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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-08236

 

 

Northern Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60603

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

 

Name and Address of Agent for Service:

Michael D. Mabry

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

 

with a copy to:

Kevin P. O’Rourke

Jose J. Del Real, Esq.

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 595-9111

Date of fiscal year end: March 31

Date of reporting period: March 31, 2023

 

 

 


Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(a)

Copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30e-1).

 

(b)

Copy of notice transmitted to stockholders in reliance on Rule 30e-3 under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30e-3) that contains disclosures specified by paragraph (c)(3) of that rule.

Not applicable.

 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

2

   PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

22

   BENCHMARK INFORMATION

24

   STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

28

   STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

32

   STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

38

   FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

61

   SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

61

  

ACTIVE M EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND (Ticker Symbol: NMMEX)

66

  

ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (Ticker Symbol: NMIEX)

74

  

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOEMX)

98

  

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND (Ticker Symbol: NGREX)

108

  

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND (Ticker Symbols: Class I: NSRIX, Class K: NSRKX)

119

  

GLOBAL TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND (Ticker Symbol: BBALX)

121

  

INCOME EQUITY FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOIEX)

125

  

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOIGX)

130

  

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOINX)

142

  

LARGE CAP CORE FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOLCX)

147

  

LARGE CAP VALUE FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOLVX)

151

  

MID CAP INDEX FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOMIX)

159

  

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (Ticker Symbol: NMFIX)

162

  

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND (Ticker Symbol: NMMGX)

165

  

NORTHERN ENGAGE360TM FUND (Ticker Symbol: NENGX)

170

  

SMALL CAP CORE FUND (Ticker Symbols: Class I: NSGRX, Class K: NSCKX)

192

  

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND (Ticker Symbol: NSIDX)

218

  

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOSGX)

227

  

STOCK INDEX FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOSIX)

236

  

U.S. QUALITY ESG FUND (Ticker Symbols: Class I: NUEIX, Class K: NUESK)

240

   NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

263

   REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

265

   TAX INFORMATION

267

   LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

268

   FUND EXPENSES

271

   TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

275

   INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS

280

   FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

  

 

 

This report has been prepared for the general information of Northern Funds shareholders. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied or preceded by a current Northern Funds summary prospectus or prospectus, which contains more complete information about a fund’s investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses. Investors are reminded to read a summary prospectus or prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

 

This report contains certain forward-looking statements about factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Northern Funds’ management predictions and expectations concerning certain future events, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in Northern Funds’ management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

 

 

 

  

 

 

 
 

Northern Funds are distributed by Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101, not affiliated with Northern Trust.

NOT FDIC INSURED

 
 

 

 
 

May lose value / No bank guarantee

 

 

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

ACTIVE M EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY  FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023 was challenging for the Active M Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Fund”), as it returned -12.09%, while emerging markets, as measured by the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets® Index, returned -10.70% for the reporting period. Though China had the largest negative contribution to the Fund’s benchmark, given its heavy weighting in the index at 33%, it outperformed the overall index, falling 4.76%. Chinese stocks benefited from the reopening of its economy as the government reversed its zero-COVID policy and began implementing more supportive policies in specific sectors such as real estate, gaming and information technology. Meanwhile, during the reporting period, markets such as South Korea and Taiwan lagged with the decline in technology stocks, as both markets are heavily comprised of semiconductor-related companies. However, an underweight allocation to Taiwanese information technology also contributed to Fund performance. Other markets with significant drawdowns during the reporting period included Brazil, down 18.68%, and India, down 12.17%. More positive performing markets during the reporting period included Mexico, up 8.55%, due to optimism from the trend to move manufacturing from Asia closer to North America. Turkey had the largest gain, advancing 50% over the reporting period.

An underweight to financials in China, particularly banks, as well as weak stock selection among the Fund’s Chinese real estate and utilities holdings, were primary detractors from the Fund’s performance. Holdings in India also contributed to the Fund’s underperformance for the reporting period. Though stock selection lagged in Mexico, an overweight allocation to its stronger performing market, proved beneficial. In addition, for the Fund, stock selection in Brazil (financials, consumer staples and health care) and South Korea (consumer staples) added value.

Sub-adviser Axiom Investors, LLC (“Axiom”) posted the largest underperformance for the reporting period, partially as a result of their more growth oriented strategy, which was a style headwind as growth stocks underperformed value strategies. Stock selection in China and India also negatively impacted Axiom’s results. Ashmore Investment Management Limited lagged during the reporting period due to weak stock selection in South Korea and Saudi Arabia, as well as having an overweight allocation to Brazil. Westwood Global Investments, LLC’s (“Westwood”) more value oriented investment approach contributed positively. Their strong stock selection within South Korea and South Africa, and real estate exposure in United Arab Emirates helped. Overweight positions in Mexico and Turkey also had a positive impact on Westwood’s results.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

ACTIVE M EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND

   -12.09%    -1.79%    1.74%

MSCI EMERGING MARKETS® INDEX

   -10.70        -0.91        2.00    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 1.26% and 1.10%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023 appeared to play out in two halves. During the first six months of the reporting period, the Active M International Equity Fund’s (the “Fund”) benchmark, the MSCI World® ex USA IM Index, returned -22.28%, as markets were dealing with soaring inflation, rising interest rates, gas shortages, lockdowns in China, and the Russia-Ukraine war. In the second half of the reporting period, markets rebounded, rising 24.84%, as a mild winter, slowing inflation and signs from central banks that indicated interest rates may not rise as much as previously expected, led the rally. The Fund’s benchmark finished the reporting period with a return of -3.85%. On a regional basis, Europe performed better than the Pacific region and North America (as represented by Canada). Consumer discretionary, energy and consumer staples were the only sectors to post positive returns, while real estate, materials and financials were the largest drags on the Index. Value and large cap stocks fared better than growth and small cap stocks.

The Fund posted a positive return for the reporting period, returning 0.55% versus -3.85% for its benchmark. The Fund benefitted from both stock selection, and sector and country allocations. Holdings within financials, particularly European banks, did well as did those within consumer discretionary. A slight underweight allocation to real estate and overweight allocation to energy were also additive. An overweight allocation to Europe and underweight allocation to the Pacific region had a positive impact on the Fund’s performance. A non-benchmark allocation to the weaker performing emerging markets detracted from Fund performance, as did stock selection within information technology.

The Fund’s value strategy sub-advisers, Causeway Capital Management, LLC (“Causeway”) and Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”), were the largest contributors to the Fund’s relative outperformance during the reporting period. In addition to value stocks being in favor, both sub-advisers benefitted from holdings in European banks. Other areas of strength included Causeway’s exposure to aerospace & defense and consumer discretionary, and Wellington’s stock selection within, and sizable overweight to, energy. The Fund’s growth strategy sub-advisers, WCM Investment Management, LLC and Polen Capital Management, LLC, underperformed the Fund’s benchmark overall during the reporting period, which was weighted by performance during the first three quarters of the reporting period. Sub-adviser Victory Capital Management’s international small cap strategy performed well within its asset class, but lagged the Fund’s benchmark for the reporting period.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

 TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR

ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

   0.55%    4.39%    4.66%

MSCI WORLD® EX USA IM INDEX

   -3.85        3.46        4.99    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.90% and 0.84%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX  FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) returned -10.30% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, compared with a return of -10.70% for its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Emerging market equities underperformed their developed market counterparts for the reporting period, as gauged by the -7.02% return of the MSCI World Index. Tracking difference between the Fund’s returns and the benchmark index’s total return for the reporting period was primarily due to fair value pricing of international securities included in the Fund’s portfolio, as well as the impact of foreign exchange differential and dividend withholding taxes.

The reporting period included a challenging macroeconomic backdrop with elevated inflation leading to considerable monetary policy tightening from many global central banks, on top of ongoing risks from the Russia-Ukraine war, and most recently, banking sector stability concerns. Economic growth slowed overall, but showed some resilience with pressures from central bank tightening and higher energy prices, which was offset, to an extent, by solid U.S. labor markets, a milder than expected winter in Europe, and China’s pivot away from its stringent COVID-19 policies.

Consumer staples and energy were the top performing sectors in the Fund’s benchmark, with returns of -0.28% and -3.93%, respectively. The real estate and materials sectors were the worst performers, returning -16.18% and -15.11%, respectively. At the country level, Turkey and the Cayman Islands led performance with returns of 53.29% and 15.79%, respectively. Colombia and the United Arab Emirates were the most notable laggards with returns of -38.36% and -28.43%, respectively.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND

   -10.30%    -1.46%    1.63%

MSCI EMERGING MARKETS INDEXSM

   -10.70        -0.91          2.00    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.27% and 0.15%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022, as supplemented September 1, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Global Real Estate Index Fund (the “Fund”) returned -20.74% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, compared with a return of -21.64% for its benchmark, the MSCI® ACWI® IMI Core Real Estate Index. Global real estate equity securities underperformed the broader developed global equity market during the reporting period, as gauged by the -7.02% return of the MSCI World Index. Tracking difference between the Fund’s returns and the benchmark index’s total return for the reporting period was primarily due to fair value pricing of international securities included in the Fund’s portfolio, as well as the impact of foreign exchange differential and dividend withholding taxes.

The reporting period included a challenging macroeconomic backdrop with elevated inflation leading to considerable monetary policy tightening from many global central banks, on top of ongoing risks from the Russia-Ukraine war, and most recently, banking sector stability concerns. Economic growth slowed overall, but showed some resilience with pressures from central bank tightening and higher energy prices, which was offset, to an extent, by solid U.S. labor markets, a milder than expected winter in Europe, and China’s pivot away from its stringent COVID-19 policies.

Within the Fund’s benchmark, Mexico and Malaysia were the best performers at the country level, with returns of 38.40% and 9.18%, respectively. Conversely, Turkey and China were the most notable laggards with returns of -50.39% and -36.37%, respectively.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND

   -20.74%    0.34%    2.43%

MSCI® ACWI® IMI CORE REAL ESTATE INDEX

   -21.64        -0.05        2.37    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.48% and 0.47%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 
     
   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   
   
   
   
   

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Global Sustainability Index Fund (the “Fund”) (Class I) returned -6.72% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, compared with a return of -7.18% for its benchmark, the MSCI World ESG Leaders Index. Environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) equities underperformed the broad developed market during the reporting period, as gauged by the -7.02% return of the MSCI World Index. Tracking difference between the Fund’s returns and the benchmark index’s total return for the reporting period was primarily due to fair value pricing of international securities included in the Fund’s portfolio, as well as the impact of foreign exchange differential and dividend withholding taxes.

The reporting period included a challenging macroeconomic backdrop with elevated inflation leading to considerable monetary policy tightening from many global central banks, on top of ongoing risks from the Russia-Ukraine war, and most recently, banking sector stability concerns. Economic growth slowed overall, but showed some resilience with pressures from central bank tightening and higher energy prices, which was offset, to an extent, by solid U.S. labor markets, a milder than expected winter in Europe, and China’s pivot away from its stringent COVID-19 policies.

Energy and consumer staples were the top-performing sectors in the benchmark with returns of 8.07% and 2.64%, respectively. The communication services and real estate sectors were the weakest performers, returning -22.58% and -19.08%, respectively. At the country level, Spain and Denmark led performance with returns of 25.07% and 16.70%, respectively. Conversely, Israel and Norway were the most notable laggards with returns of -32.05% and -21.48%, respectively.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND (CLASS I SHARES)1

   -6.72%   8.46%   8.90%

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND (CLASS K SHARES)1

   -6.67       8.49       8.92    

MSCI WORLD ESG LEADERS INDEXSM

   -7.18       8.38       8.79    

 

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Class I shares and Class K shares commenced operations on July 30, 2020. Performance of Class I shares and Class K shares prior to that date is for the Fund’s Shares class (the Shares class is no longer offered for the Fund).

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.29% and 0.29% for Class I shares, and 0.24% and 0.24% for Class K shares, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022.The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT (Class I shares)(2)(3)

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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2 Class I shares commenced operations on July 30, 2020. Performance prior to that date is the performance of the Fund’s Shares class, which is no longer offered by the Fund.

 

3 Index returns may not be visible due to high correlation with the Fund’s returns.

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   
   
   
   

 

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GLOBAL TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) returned -6.27% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, modestly underperforming the -6.14% return of its blended benchmark (Blended Index**). Tactical positioning was the main detractor from Fund performance, but was partially offset by benefits from strategic positioning.

Overall, returns for most asset classes were negative for the reporting period as high inflation and substantial central bank tightening weighed on both equities and fixed income. Returns were negative across each major global equity region, although non-U.S. developed markets (-2.74%) fared better than the U.S. (-8.47%) and emerging markets (-10.70%), as measured by the MSCI World ex USA Index, MSCI US Index, and MSCI Emerging Markets Index, respectively. Investment grade fixed income (as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index) declined 4.78% with drag from higher interest rates.

The reporting period included a challenging macroeconomic backdrop with elevated inflation leading to considerable monetary policy tightening from many global central banks, on top of ongoing risks from the Russia-Ukraine war, and most recently, banking sector stability concerns. Economic growth slowed overall, but showed some resilience with pressures from central bank tightening and higher energy prices, which was offset, to an extent, by solid U.S. labor markets, a milder than expected winter in Europe, and China’s pivot away from its stringent COVID-19 policies.

The Fund shifted from a moderately overweight risk tactical stance to neutral throughout the reporting period with an ongoing preference for credit relative to interest rate risk. Stronger returns in high-yield fixed income and natural resources versus global equities was the main driver of the strategic positioning benefits. Tactical positioning headwinds were primarily driven by positioning in natural resources, cash and U.S. equities. Underlying investment product performance impacts were modestly negative as certain risk factor exposures (e.g., value and yield) were helpful but offset by less-favorable performance in fixed income.

Northern Trust Investments remains committed to broad global diversification and exposure to risk factors in the Fund’s portfolio that Northern Trust Investments believes have displayed long-term efficacy.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

GLOBAL TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

   -6.27%   3.22%   4.48%

MSCI ALL COUNTRY WORLD INDEX

   -7.44       6.93       8.06    

BLOOMBERG U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX

   -4.78       0.91       1.36    

BLENDED INDEX**

   -6.14       4.81       5.57    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.70% and 0.57%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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** The Blended Index consists of 60% MSCI All Country World Index and 40% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

 

 

 

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   
   
   
   
   

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

INCOME EQUITY FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Income Equity Fund (the “Fund”) returned -6.78% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, outperforming the -7.73% return of its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index. Equities were negatively impacted as the U.S. Federal Reserve embarked on a series of aggressive rate hikes seeking to bring down elevated levels of inflation. Tightening financial conditions led to slower economic growth, and put pressure on earnings estimates. Markets began to recover in the second half of the reporting period, as inflation pressures eased and expectations for future rate increases moderated. Energy was the best performing sector in the S&P 500® Index as oil prices remained elevated throughout the reporting period. Consumer discretionary and communication services sectors were among the worst performing sectors in the S&P 500® Index, driven by underperformance of several mega-cap growth names.

The Fund invests in high-quality, income-producing stocks, which Northern Trust Investments believes may generate above market returns over time. The Fund’s allocation to high-quality names and exposure to higher dividend yielding securities added to relative performance, as these stocks outperformed the market during the reporting period. Stock selection within the information technology and health care sectors added to performance, while stock selection within the real estate and energy sectors detracted from performance.

Northern Trust Investments continues to focus on identifying high-quality, dividend-paying companies. Northern Trust Investments believes well-managed and highly profitable companies are best positioned for a slowing economic environment. Further, Northern Trust Investments will seek to maintain exposure to companies that exhibit prudent use of shareholder capital, focusing on total return. Despite an ongoing slowdown in earnings, we believe S&P 500® companies will continue to grow dividend payments to meet heightened investor demand for cash flow returns. Northern Trust Investments believes the Fund is well positioned to provide an elevated level of income, generated from a diversified basket of stocks that offer opportunities for long-term capital appreciation.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

INCOME EQUITY FUND

   -6.78%   9.44%   9.74%

S&P 500® INDEX

   -7.73       11.19       12.24    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.67% and 0.49%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   
   
   
   
   

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) returned -0.02% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, outperforming the -2.74% return of its benchmark, the MSCI World ex USA Index. Equities were negatively impacted as central banks embarked on a series of aggressive rate hikes seeking to bring down elevated levels of inflation. Tightening financial conditions led to slower economic growth and put pressure on earnings estimates. Markets began to recover in the second half of the reporting period as inflation pressures eased and expectations for future rate increases moderated. Consumer discretionary and energy were the best performing sectors in the MSCI World ex USA Index, the latter supported by oil prices that remained elevated throughout the reporting period. Real estate and materials were among the worst performing sectors in the MSCI World ex USA Index.

Inexpensive stocks outperformed across a majority of the regions and sectors during the reporting period, which explains a significant portion of active returns for the reporting period. The Fund’s high quality posture, particularly its underweight to lower quality stocks, contributed to performance during the reporting period. The Fund’s exposure to price momentum stocks did not meaningfully impact performance. Stock selection was strongest within consumer discretionary and communication services sectors, and weakest among health care and energy sector stocks. From a regional perspective, positive stock selection in North America and Japan was slightly offset by weaker stock selection in the U.K.

Despite the large return dispersions across economic sectors, stock selection accounted for most of the Fund’s relative outperformance, with sector allocation returns being broadly neutral. The Fund invests in attractively valued, high quality stocks with positive sentiment. Northern Trust Investments’ process considers and ranks companies based on three general criteria to inform investment decisions: valuation, sentiment, and quality. By focusing on inexpensive, high quality securities and prudent risk management, Northern Trust Investments believes the Fund could deliver attractive long-term performance. Northern Trust Investments also believes the Fund is positioned to benefit from looking beyond the broad economic data and refocusing on individual company fundamentals.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

   -0.02%   2.13%   3.91%

MSCI WORLD EX USA INDEX

   -2.74       3.80       4.91    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.65% and 0.50%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The International Equity Index Fund (“Fund”) returned -0.11% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, compared with a return of -1.38% for its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE® Index. Developed international market equities outperformed their U.S. counterparts, as gauged by the -7.73% return of the S&P 500® Index. Tracking difference between the Fund’s returns and the benchmark index’s total return for the reporting period was primarily due to fair value pricing of international securities included in the Fund’s portfolio, as well as the impact of foreign exchange differential and dividend withholding taxes.

The reporting period included a challenging macroeconomic backdrop with elevated inflation leading to considerable monetary policy tightening from many global central banks, on top of ongoing risks from the Russia-Ukraine war, and most recently, banking sector stability concerns. Economic growth slowed overall, but showed some resilience with pressures from central bank tightening and higher energy prices, which was offset to an extent by solid U.S. labor markets, a milder than expected winter in Europe, and China’s pivot away from its stringent COVID-19 policies.

Energy and consumer discretionary were the top performing sectors in the benchmark with returns of 10.31% and 5.48%, respectively. The real estate and communication services sectors were the weakest performers, returning -18.91% and -6.46%, respectively. At the country level, Denmark and Ireland led performance with returns of 14.97% and 12.60%, respectively. Norway and Israel were the most notable laggards with returns of -20.37% and -20.09%, respectively.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND

   -0.11%   3.46%   4.94%

MSCI EAFE® INDEX

   -1.38       3.52       5.00    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.15% and 0.10%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022, as supplemented September 1, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT (1)

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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1 Index returns may not be visible due to high correlation with the Fund’s returns.

 

 

 

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   
   

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

LARGE CAP CORE FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Large Cap Core Fund (the “Fund”) returned -7.00% for the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, outperforming the -7.73% return of its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index. Equities were negatively impacted as the U.S. Federal Reserve embarked on a series of aggressive interest rate hikes seeking to bring down elevated levels of inflation. Tightening financial conditions led to slower economic growth, and put pressure on corporate earnings estimates. Markets began to recover in the second half of the reporting period, as inflation pressures eased and expectations for future rate increases moderated. Energy was the best performing sector in the S&P 500® Index, as oil prices remained elevated throughout the reporting period. Consumer discretionary and communication services sectors were among the worst performing sectors in the S&P 500® Index, driven by underperformance of several of the largest growth stocks.

The Fund’s exposure to inexpensive stocks contributed to relative performance, as they outperformed the market during the reporting period. The Fund’s higher quality positioning also contributed to performance as lower quality stocks underperformed the benchmark. Stocks with low price change momentum, where the Fund had a modest underweight allocation, significantly outperformed the market, which detracted from performance. Stock selection was strongest within the energy and consumer discretionary sectors, but lagged within the health care sector.

Despite large differences in returns among economic sectors, stock selection accounted for most of the Fund’s relative outperformance, with sector allocation only modestly positive. The Fund invests in attractively valued, high quality stocks. Northern Trust Investments’ process considers and ranks companies based on three general criteria to inform investment decisions: valuation, sentiment, and quality. By focusing on inexpensive, high quality securities and prudent risk management, Northern Trust Investments believes the Fund could deliver attractive long-term performance. We believe the Fund’s focus on high quality securities is positioned to withstand and benefit from a slowing economic environment and volatile markets.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

LARGE CAP CORE FUND

   -7.00%   9.67%   11.16%

S&P 500® INDEX

   -7.73       11.19       12.24    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.55% and 0.45%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

LARGE CAP VALUE FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Large Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) posted a total return of -5.18% for the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, compared with -5.91% for the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index. Equities were negatively impacted as the U.S. Federal Reserve embarked on a series of aggressive rate hikes seeking to bring down elevated levels of inflation. Tightening financial conditions led to slower economic growth, and put pressure on corporate earnings estimates. Markets began to recover in the second half of the reporting period, as inflation pressures eased and expectations for future rate increases moderated. Energy was the best performing sector in the index, as oil prices remained elevated throughout the reporting period. Financials and real estate were the worst performing sectors in the index, driven by underperformance of several banks and office REITs.

During the reporting period, lower quality stocks in the Russell 1000® Value Index, a segment of the index in which the Fund was underweight, lagged the benchmark and so contributed significantly to Fund performance. The Fund’s higher quality positioning explains nearly all of the benchmark relative performance over the reporting period. Stock selection was strongest within the consumer discretionary and energy sectors, but lagged within the real estate sector.

The Fund invests in attractively valued stocks, with strong peer-relative profitability and cash flows. Northern Trust Investments believes that focusing on inexpensive, well-managed, and highly profitable companies, will best position the Fund to deal with a slowing economic environment. Northern Trust Investments believes allocating to this segment of stocks is an effective way to avoid value traps and outperform the benchmark in the near term as well as over the full economic cycle.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR  

LARGE CAP VALUE FUND

   -5.18%   7.77%   8.90%

RUSSELL 1000® VALUE INDEX

   -5.91       7.50       9.13    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.80% and 0.57%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   
   

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

MID CAP INDEX FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Mid Cap Index Fund (the “Fund”) returned -5.28% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, compared with a return of -5.12% for its benchmark, the S&P Midcap 400® Index. Mid-cap equities outperformed large cap stocks, as gauged by the -7.73% return of the S&P 500® Index, and small cap stocks, as gauged by the -11.61% return of the Russell 2000® Index. Tracking difference between the Fund’s returns and the benchmark index’s total return for the reporting period was primarily due to Fund fees and expenses.

The reporting period included a challenging macroeconomic backdrop for U.S. markets with elevated inflation leading to considerable monetary policy tightening from many global central banks, on top of ongoing risks from the Russia-Ukraine war, and most recently, banking sector stability concerns. Economic growth slowed overall, but showed some resilience with pressures from central bank tightening and higher energy prices offset to an extent by solid U.S. labor markets, a milder than expected winter in Europe, and China’s pivot away from its stringent COVID-19 policies. Despite posting positive returns for the second and third quarters of the reporting period, U.S. Mid Cap stocks finished the reporting period with negative returns after increased levels of volatility in the first half of the reporting period.

Consumer staples and industrials were the top-performing sectors in the S&P Midcap 400® Index with returns of 5.74% and 3.61%, respectively. The real estate and communication services sectors were the most notable laggards, returning -25.98% and -13.64%, respectively.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

MID CAP INDEX FUND

   -5.28%   7.51%   9.63%

S&P MIDCAP 400® INDEX

   -5.12       7.67       9.80    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.15% and 0.10%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022, as supplemented September 1, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT (1)

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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1 Index returns may not be visible due to high correlation with the Fund’s returns.

 

 

 

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   
   

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE  FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure Fund’s (the “Fund”) return of -4.43% modestly underperformed the -4.25% return of its benchmark, the S&P Global Infrastructure® Index for the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. For the reporting period, the global listed infrastructure market as measured by the S&P Global Infrastructure® Index outperformed the broader global equity market as gauged by the -7.44% return of the MSCI ACWI Index during the reporting period. The only segment within the S&P Global Infrastructure® Index to post a positive return was transportation, driven by a strong rebound in airports. Both energy and utilities underperformed the broader market during the reporting period. Within utilities, the multi-utilities and water utilities industries were laggards to performance. The emerging markets region was the largest contributor to benchmark performance for the reporting period, followed by Japan. Canada, the U.K. and the U.S. underperformed the broader market in the reporting period.

The Fund’s sector and regional allocations were positive during the reporting period, while weak stock selection in some sectors and industries offset this contribution to relative performance. The Fund benefitted from strong stock selection within the utilities sector, and an underweight position in the energy sector. Weak stock selection in the airport industry detracted from performance during the reporting period. Regionally, underweight allocations in Canada and Europe ex-U.K. were positive contributors, while stock selection in the U.S. detracted from performance. An underweight position to, and stock selection within, emerging markets detracted from relative performance.

Sub-adviser Lazard Asset Management, LLC outperformed the Fund’s benchmark over the reporting period, due to an underweight position in energy and strong stock selection in utilities. An out-of-benchmark exposure to railroads also contributed to relative performance. Weak stock selection in transportation partially offset strong relative performance. Similarly, sub-adviser KBI Global Investors (North America), Ltd. outperformed over the reporting period due to strong stock selection in utilities and an underweight allocation to the energy sector. Social infrastructure positions were a detractor from performance over the reporting period. Sub-adviser First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd. benefited from an underweight position in energy and strong stock selection within the sector. Transportation was a detractor from performance, specifically due to an underweight position in airports.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR  

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

   -4.43%   4.43%   6.09%

S&P GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE® INDEX (NET DIVIDEND RETURN)

   -4.25       4.97       5.47    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.97% and 0.96%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE  FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Fund’s (the “Fund”) return of -19.64% outperformed the -21.40% return of its benchmark, the FTSE® EPRA®/NAREIT® Developed® Index for the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. Retail and data centers were the relatively better performing sectors in the Fund’s benchmark for the reporting period, as were markets in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. The office, residential, and health care sectors lagged within the Fund’s benchmark, as did Western Europe and the United Kingdom.

Stock selection in the United States was the main contributor to the relative outperformance, with stock selection and an under-allocation to the office sector also contributing substantially. Poor stock selection in Hong Kong and an overweight to Germany detracted from performance during the reporting period, as did an underweight to retail and data centers.

Sub-adviser Massachusetts Financial Services Company outperformed the benchmark, and added significant value through stock selection in industrials and an underweight position in the office sector. Sub-adviser Janus Henderson Investors US, LLC outperformed the benchmark as well, adding value through an underweight position in the office sector, as well as stock selection in the United States, particularly in office and self-storage.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

   -19.64%   2.56%   3.09%

FTSE® EPRA®/NAREIT® DEVELOPED® INDEX

   -21.40       0.85       2.46    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 1.00% and 0.91%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

NORTHERN ENGAGE360TM FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Northern Engage360TM Fund (the “Fund”) returned -7.06% in the 12-month reporting period through March 31, 2023, outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Index which returned -7.44%. The U.S. market, as measured by the S&P 500® Index, fell by -7.73%, international developed markets as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index declined by -1.38%, and emerging markets as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned -10.70%. From a style perspective, value investments outpaced growth investments over the reporting period, with the MSCI ACWI Value Index declining -5.50% versus -10.02% for the MSCI ACWI Growth Index, and large cap outperformed small cap companies with the MSCI ACWI Large Cap Index declining -7.09% versus the MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index return of -9.57%.

Sector allocation contributed positively to performance, outweighing the effects of negative stock selection. The Fund specifically benefitted from an overweight allocation to the industrials sector, an underweight allocation to the communication services sector, and holding a small cash position. From a factor-based attribution perspective, positive stock selection outweighed negative style headwinds, primarily due to the Fund’s slightly higher market sensitivity exposure.

In terms of the sub-advisers’ impact to the Fund’s performance, Boston Common Asset Management, LLC (“Boston Common”) and Aristotle Capital Management, LLC (“Aristotle”) added to performance over the reporting period, while Mar Vista Investment Partners, LLC (“Mar Vista”) and ARK Investment Management, LLC (“ARK”) detracted from performance. Sub-advisers EARNEST Partners, LLC and Ariel Investments, LLC did not have a significant impact on Fund returns. Boston Common and Aristotle benefitted from positive stock selection and country positioning. Mar Vista detracted from performance primarily due to its U.S. exposure and negative stock selection in financials. ARK detracted the most from performance primarily due to negative stock selection in information technology, healthcare, and communication services. ARK was removed as a sub-adviser to the Fund during the reporting period.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   THREE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   SINCE INCEPTION  
11/20/17

NORTHERN ENGAGE360TM FUND

   -7.06%   13.33%   5.19%   5.18%

MSCI ACWI INDEX

   -7.44       15.36       6.93       6.91    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.77% and 0.71%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

For the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, the Small Cap Core Fund (Class I) (the “Fund”) returned -8.18%, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index, which had a return of -11.61%. Equities were negatively impacted as the U.S. Federal Reserve embarked on a series of aggressive rate hikes seeking to bring down elevated levels of inflation. Tightening financial conditions led to slower economic growth, and put pressure on earnings estimates. In the beginning of calendar year 2023, markets began to recover as inflation pressures eased and expectations for future rate increases moderated.

Energy was the best performing sector in the benchmark followed closely by consumer staples (both up approximately 3.9%), which were the only two sectors with positive returns. The sectors with the most negative returns during the reporting period were communication services and real estate (down approximately 32% and 24%, respectively). Despite these wide sector return differences, stock selection, rather than sector selection, accounted for the majority of the Fund’s relative outperformance, as intended. Stock selection was positive in all sectors, except within consumer staples, where weaker results among personal products stocks led to a modest negative impact on performance. Stock selection was particularly strong in the industrials and technology sectors where our avoidance of lower quality companies was well rewarded. Stocks with higher volatility and lower profitability underperformed during the reporting period, helping the Fund’s performance, as these characteristics are typically underweighted by our stock selection process. However, several periods during the year saw rebounds of these higher risk segments in which the Fund was underweight, particularly at the start of the calendar year, reducing the Fund’s relative outperformance. The smallest capitalization segment in the benchmark (companies less than $350 million capitalization) under-performed, and despite the Fund’s overweight exposure to this segment, strong selection within the segment added to performance.

Northern Trust Investments will continue to maintain our focus on higher quality companies. Further, Northern Trust Investments will continue to seek diverse exposure to domestic small-cap stocks, across the economic sectors represented within the Russell 2000® Index, including those within the smallest segments of the market, while maintaining a disciplined process to seek to manage active risk and transaction costs.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

SMALL CAP CORE FUND (CLASS I SHARES)1

   -8.18%   5.68%   8.48%

SMALL CAP CORE FUND (CLASS K SHARES)1

    -8.08       5.74       8.51    

RUSSELL 2000® INDEX

   -11.61       4.71       8.04    

 

  1 

Class I shares and Class K shares commenced operations on July 30, 2020. Performance of Class I shares and Class K shares prior to that date is for the Fund’s Shares class (the Shares class is no longer offered for the Fund).

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.67% and 0.62% for Class I shares, and 0.57% and 0.52% for Class K shares, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT (Class I shares)(2)

 

 

 

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

 

LOGO

 
 

 

2 Class I shares commenced operations on July 30, 2020. Performance prior to that date is the performance of the Fund’s Shares class, which is no longer offered by the Fund.

 

   
   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Small Cap Index Fund returned -11.68% during the 12- month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, versus a return of -11.61% for its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index. Small-cap equities underperformed both large-cap equities as gauged by the -7.73% return of the S&P 500® Index, and mid-cap equities as gauged by the -5.12% return of the S&P Midcap 400® Index. Tracking difference between the Fund’s returns and the benchmark index’s total return for the reporting period was primarily due to Fund fees and expenses.

The reporting period included a challenging macroeconomic backdrop with elevated inflation leading to considerable tightening from many global central banks, on top of ongoing risks from the Russia-Ukraine war, and most recently, banking sector stability concerns. Economic growth slowed overall, but showed some resilience with pressures from central bank tightening and higher energy prices, which was offset, to an extent, by solid U.S. labor markets, a milder than expected winter in Europe, and China’s pivot away from its stringent COVID-19 policies. Despite posting positive returns for the second and third quarters of the reporting period, U.S. Small Cap stocks finished the reporting period with negative returns after increased levels of volatility in the first half of the reporting period.

For the reporting period, consumer staples and energy were the top-performing sectors in the Russell 2000® Index with returns of 4.02% and 3.65%, respectively. The communication services and real estate sectors were the biggest laggards, returning -30.97% and -25.02%, respectively.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR  

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND

   -11.68%   4.52%   7.87%

RUSSELL 2000® INDEX

   -11.61       4.71       8.04    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.15% and 0.10%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022, as supplemented September 1, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT (1)

 

 

 

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

 

LOGO

 
 

 

1 Index returns may not be visible due to high correlation with Fund’s returns.

 

   
   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

For the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, the Small Cap Value Fund returned -7.50%, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value Index, which had a return of -12.96%. Equities were negatively impacted as the U.S. Federal Reserve embarked on a series of aggressive rate hikes seeking to bring down elevated levels of inflation. Tightening financial conditions led to slower economic growth and put pressure on earnings estimates. In the beginning of calendar year 2023, markets began to recover as inflation pressures eased and expectations for future rate increases moderated.

Energy was the best performing sector over the reporting period, and the only one to have a positive return in the benchmark. Communications, health care and real estate were the worst performing index sectors. Consistent with the Fund’s investment strategy, stock selection, rather than sector selection, accounted for the majority of the Fund’s relative outperformance. Stock selection was strong within industrials, technology and financials, where lower rated stocks (as defined by our proprietary stock selection models) meaningfully underperformed. Weaker picks in the health care sector resulted in the only detracting stock selection results. Overall, our proprietary stock selection model contributed to relative outperformance, including within the banking industry during the regional bank turmoil in the first quarter of 2023. Model performance was less successful within energy, where strong performance across the sector lifted lower rated stocks more after several years of lagging returns. Performance of less profitable stocks (those without reported earnings, low return on equity, or low net profit margins) as well as more volatile stocks, lagged during the reporting period, despite a rebound for these characteristics at the start of the calendar year 2023.

Consistent with Northern Trust Investments’ long-term approach, Northern Trust Investments continues to seek reasonably priced, but more profitable, small-company stocks, and avoid lower quality companies. Northern Trust Investments continues to apply a disciplined investment strategy, seeking to balance return, risk, and transaction costs, to achieve the Fund’s investment objective.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

    -7.50%   3.84%   7.06%

RUSSELL 2000® VALUE INDEX

   -12.96        4.55        7.22    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 1.15% and 1.00%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT

 

 

 

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

 

LOGO

 
 
   
   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

STOCK INDEX FUND

 

(UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Stock Index Fund returned -7.82% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, versus a return of -7.73% for its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index. Large-cap stocks as measured by the S&P 500® Index underperformed mid-cap stocks, as gauged by the -5.12% return of the S&P Midcap 400® Index, and outperformed small caps, as gauged by the -11.61% return of the Russell 2000® Index. Tracking difference between the Fund’s returns and the benchmark index’s total return for the reporting period was primarily due to Fund fees and expenses.

The reporting period included a challenging macroeconomic backdrop with elevated inflation leading to considerable monetary policy tightening from many global central banks, on top of ongoing risks from the Russia-Ukraine war, and most recently, banking sector stability concerns. Economic growth slowed overall, but showed some resilience with pressures from central bank tightening and higher energy prices, which was offset, to an extent, by solid U.S. labor markets, a milder than expected winter in Europe, and China’s pivot away from its stringent COVID-19 policies. Despite posting positive returns for the second and third quarters of the reporting period, U.S. Large Cap stocks finished the reporting period with negative returns after increased levels of volatility in the first half of the reporting period.

For the reporting period, energy and consumer staples were the top-performing sectors in the S&P 500® Index with returns of 13.63% and 0.15%, respectively. The consumer discretionary and real estate sectors were the biggest laggards, returning -19.95% and -19.87%, respectively.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   TEN YEAR

STOCK INDEX FUND

   -7.82%   11.07%   12.12%

S&P 500® INDEX

   -7.73       11.19       12.24    

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.09% and 0.05%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022, as supplemented September 1, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT (1)

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 
   

1 Index returns may not be visible due to high correlation with the Fund’s returns.

 

 

 

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   
   

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

U.S. QUALITY ESG FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The U.S. Quality ESG Fund (Class K) (the “Fund”) returned -7.70% for the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, outperforming the Fund’s benchmark index, the Russell 1000® Index, which had a return of -8.39%. Equities were negatively impacted as the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) embarked on a series of aggressive rate hikes seeking to bring down elevated levels of inflation. Tightening financial conditions led to slower economic growth and put pressure on earnings estimates. Markets began to recover in the second half of the reporting period, as inflation pressures eased and expectations for future rate increases moderated. Energy was the best performing sector in the Russell 1000® Index, as oil prices remained elevated throughout the reporting period. Consumer discretionary and communication services sectors were among the worst performing in the Russell 1000® Index, driven by underperformance of several mega-cap growth names.

The Fund invests in high quality companies that Northern Trust Investments believes have favorable environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) characteristics, a category Northern Trust Investments believes to have the potential to generate above-average returns over time. Stocks with these characteristics generally outperformed over the reporting period, benefiting the Fund. On the other hand, a modest underweight in the energy sector detracted from relative returns. As mentioned, equities were negatively impacted on an absolute basis as the Fed implemented a series of rate hikes.

The Fund will continue to invest in what Northern Trust Investments believes meets its proprietary financial quality methodology as well as certain criteria for ESG factors. Northern Trust Investments believes incorporating both a financial lens and a non-financial lens of ESG content into the portfolio construction process is well suited to helping us achieve the Fund’s goal of long-term capital appreciation.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR   THREE YEAR   FIVE YEAR   SINCE INCEPTION  
10/02/17

U.S. QUALITY ESG FUND (CLASS K SHARES)1

   -7.70%   19.02%   11.41%   11.35%

U.S. QUALITY ESG FUND (CLASS I SHARES)1

   -7.79       18.92       11.35       11.30    

RUSSELL 1000® INDEX

   -8.39       18.55       10.87       10.91    

 

  1 

Class K shares commenced operations on July 30, 2020. Class I shares commenced operations on August 21, 2020. Performance of Class K shares and Class I shares prior to that date is for the Fund’s Shares class (the Shares class is no longer offered for the Fund).

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.44% and 0.39% for Class K shares, and 0.54% and 0.49% for Class I shares, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $ 10,000 INVESTMENT (Class K shares)(2)

 

 

 

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

 

LOGO

 
 

 

2 Class K shares commenced operations on July 30, 2020. Performance prior to that date is the performance of the Fund’s Shares class, which is no longer offered by the Fund.

 

   
   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 22 to 23 and 275 to 277.

 

   
   

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

BENCHMARK INFORMATION

 

    

 

The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

The FTSE® EPRA®/NAREIT® Developed® Index is designed to track the performance of listed real estate companies and REITs worldwide. By making the index constituents free-float adjusted, liquidity, size and revenue screened, the series is suitable for use as the basis for investment products, such as derivatives and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

The MSCI All Country World Index (“MSCI ACWI”) captures large and mid-cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 2,888 constituents, as of March 31, 2023, the MSCI ACWI covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set.

The MSCI ACWI Growth Index captures large and mid cap securities exhibiting overall growth style characteristics across 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries and 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The growth investment style characteristics for index construction are defined using five variables: long-term forward EPS growth rate, short-term forward EPS growth rate, current internal growth rate and long-term historical EPS growth trend and long-term historical sales per share growth trend.

The MSCI® ACWI® IMI Core Real Estate Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that consists of large, mid and small-cap stocks across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries engaged in the ownership, development and management of specific core property type real estate, as determined by the index provider. The index excludes companies, such as real estate services and real estate financing companies, that do not own properties.

The MSCI ACWI Large Cap Index captures large cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 1,357 constituents, as of March 31, 2023 the MSCI ACWI Large Cap index covers about 70% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

The MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index captures small cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 6,256 constituents, as of March 31, 2023, the MSCI ACWI Small Cap index covers about 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

The MSCI ACWI Value Index captures large and mid cap securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics across 23 Developed Markets countries and 25 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The value investment style characteristics for index construction are defined using three variables: book value to price, 12-month forward earnings to price and dividend yield.

The MSCI EAFE® Index is an equity index which captures large and mid-cap representation across 21 Developed Markets countries around the world, excluding the US and Canada as determined by the index provider. With 795 constituents as of March 31, 2023, the MSCI EAFE® Index covers approximately 85% of the free float adjusted market capitalization in each country.

The MSCI Emerging Markets® Index captures large and mid-cap representation across 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries, as determined by the index provider. With 1,379 constituents and market capitalizations ranging from $118.5 million to $431.2 billion, as of March 31, 2023, the MSCI Emerging Markets® Index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

The MSCI USA Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid cap segments of the US market. With 626 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in the US.

The MSCI World Index captures large and mid cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries. With 1,509 constituents, as of March 31, 2023, the MSCI World index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

The MSCI World ESG Leaders IndexSM is a capitalization weighted index that provides exposure to companies with high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance relative to their sector peers. The MSCI World ESG Leaders Index is a member of the MSCI ESG Leaders Index series and is constructed by aggregating the following regional indexes: MSCI Pacific ESG Leaders Index, MSCI Europe & Middle East ESG Leaders Index, MSCI Canada ESG Leaders Index and MSCI USA ESG Leaders Index. The parent index is MSCI World Index, which consists of large and mid-cap companies in 23 Developed Markets Countries. Constituent selection is based on data from MSCI ESG Research.

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 
  (UNAUDITED)    

 

The MSCI World ex USA Index captures large and mid-cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries—excluding the United States. With 883 constituents as of March 31, 2023, the MSCI World® Ex USA Index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

The MSCI World® ex USA IM Index captures large, mid and small cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries, as determined by the index provider—excluding the US. With 3,375 constituents as of March 31, 2023, the MSCI World® ex USA IM Index covers approximately 99% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the US equity universe. It is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index and includes approximately 1,000 of the largest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 1000® Index represents approximately 93% of the Russell 3000® Index. The Russell 1000® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the large-cap segment and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are included.

The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the large cap value segment of the US equity universe. The Russell 1000® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the large-cap value segment. The index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are included and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics.

The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the US equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 7% of the total market capitalization of that index, as of the most recent reconstitution. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2000® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased small-cap barometer and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set.

The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of the small cap value segment of the US equity universe. The Russell 2000® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-cap value segment. The index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are included and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics.

The S&P 500® Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index and is a widely recognized measure of large-cap U.S. equities. The index includes 500 leading companies and covers approximately 80% of available market capitalization. As of March 31, 2023, the approximate market capitalization of the companies in the S&P 500® Index was between approximately $2.59 billion and $2.61 trillion.

The S&P MidCap 400® Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index, which is distinct from the large-cap S&P 500® Index, is designed to measure the performance of 400 mid-sized companies, reflecting the distinctive risk and return characteristics of this market segment. As of March 31, 2023, the approximate market capitalization of the companies in the S&P Mid Cap 400® Index was between approximately $1.14 billion to $16 billion.

The S&P Global Infrastructure® Index is designed to track 75 companies from around the world chosen to represent the listed infrastructure industry while maintaining liquidity and tradability. To create diversified exposure, the index includes three distinct infrastructure clusters: Utilities, Transportation, and Energy.

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 

 
 

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

 

  Amounts in thousands, except per share data   

ACTIVE M
EMERGING MARKETS

EQUITY FUND

 

ACTIVE M

 INTERNATIONAL 

EQUITY FUND

 

 EMERGING MARKETS 

EQUITY

INDEX FUND

 

    GLOBAL REAL  

    ESTATE INDEX  

    FUND  

ASSETS:

            

Investments, at value

     $169,759            $457,156            $1,455,939            $980,607       

Investments in affiliates, at value

     3,597       19,399       47,001       8,972  

Cash held at broker

                 4,006 (1)      1,893 (1) 

Foreign currencies held at broker, at value

                       183 (2) 

Foreign currencies, at value

     192       473       9,174       4,233  

Interest income receivable

           9              

Dividend income receivable

     544       1,488       4,563       4,370  

Receivable for capital gains tax

     270             154       1  

Receivable for foreign tax reclaims

     37       1,607       124       647  

Receivable for securities sold

     833       175              

Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts

           57       1       223  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     22             483       337  

Receivable from investment adviser

     1       9       36       10  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                       5  

Prepaid and other assets

     3       10       18       4  
     

Total Assets

     175,258       480,383       1,521,499       1,001,485  

LIABILITIES:

            

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                 68       86  

Payable for securities purchased

     1,672       637       1       121  

Payable for variation margin on futures contracts

           16       156       19  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     85       402       1,344       2,055  

Payable to affiliates:

            

Management fees

     50       73       40       75  

Custody fees

     34       19       70       33  

Shareholder servicing fees

     5       3       31       21  

Transfer agent fees

     6       15       46       32  

Accrued Trustee fees

     2       2       7       6  

Outstanding options written, at value (premiums received $(19))

                        

Deferred foreign capital gains tax payable

           10       4,410       75  

Accrued other liabilities

     97       28       125       52  
     

Total Liabilities

     1,951       1,205       6,298       2,575  
     

Net Assets

     $173,307       $479,178       $1,515,201       $998,910  

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS:

            

Capital stock

     $190,776       $391,277       $1,564,686       $1,015,444  

Distributable earnings (loss)

     (17,469     87,901       (49,485     (16,534
     

Net Assets

     $173,307       $479,178       $1,515,201       $998,910  

Net Assets:

            

Shares

     $173,307       $479,178       $1,515,201       $998,910  

Class K

                        

Class I

                        

Total Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value, unlimited authorization):

            

Shares

     12,936       42,257       142,413       111,371  

Class K

                        

Class I

                        

Net Asset Value, Redemption and Offering Price Per Share:

            

Shares

     $13.40       $11.34       $10.64       $8.97  

Class K

                        

Class I

                        

Investments, at cost

     $153,617       $368,364       $1,077,530       $792,554  

Investments in affiliates, at cost

     3,597       19,399       47,001       8,972  

Foreign currencies held at broker, at cost

                       184  

Foreign currencies, at cost

     191       481       9,042       4,164  

 

  (1) 

Includes restricted cash held at broker of $2,026, $755, $1,299 and $4, respectively.

  (2) 

Includes restricted foreign currencies held at broker of $122, $705, $243 and $4,349, respectively.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   24   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023    

 

    

GLOBAL

  SUSTAINABILITY  
INDEX FUND

 

GLOBAL TACTICAL

  ASSET ALLOCATION  
FUND

 

  INCOME  

EQUITY

FUND

 

  INTERNATIONAL  

EQUITY

FUND

 

  INTERNATIONAL  

EQUITY

INDEX FUND

 

  LARGE CAP  

CORE

FUND

         
      $1,490,049           $22,057                 $136,867             $120,071                 $4,413,022                 $240,756        
  22,522       80,004       1,520       1,249       6,457       1,908  
  2,419 (1)                  4 (1)      115        
  1,694 (2)                  346 (2)      6,392 (2)       
  2,576                   1,209       17,260        
                                 
  2,813       1       204       599       19,005       152  
                                 
  1,236                   566       17,385        
                          8        
  363             26       27       411       26  
  6,378             6       60       1,035       5  
  3       3       4             108       4  
  174                         463        
  7       3       6       6       5       4  
         
  1,530,234       102,068       138,633       124,137       4,481,666       242,855  
         
  81                         22        
  90                                
                                 
  626       191       16       22       1,445       168  
         
  52       5       12       11       75       20  
  9             2       4       42       3  
  61       9       11       4       40       13  
  46       3       4       4       136       7  
  3       4       4       9       16       16  
              20                    
                                 
  37       21       21       21       84       22  
         
  1,005       233       90       75       1,860       249  
         
  $1,529,229       $101,835       $138,543       $124,062       $4,479,806       $242,606  
         
  $1,252,126       $104,274       $97,260       $160,506       $3,779,978       $161,976  
  277,103       (2,439     41,283       (36,444     699,828       80,630  
         
  $1,529,229       $101,835       $138,543       $124,062       $4,479,806       $242,606  
         
        101,835       138,543       124,062       4,479,806       242,606  
  736,028                                
  793,201                                
         
        8,541       10,449       13,175       341,100       10,650  
  41,075                                
  44,287                                
         
        11.92       13.26       9.42       13.13       22.78  
  17.92                                
  17.91                                
  $1,186,386       $23,636       $97,835       $111,858       $2,916,207       $163,188  
  22,476       77,579       1,520       1,249       6,457       1,908  
  1,668                   340       6,201        
  2,567                   1,196       17,157        
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   25   EQUITY FUNDS


 

EQUITY FUNDS

 

 
 

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES     continued

 

 

  Amounts in thousands, except per share data   

LARGE CAP

VALUE

FUND

 

MID CAP

INDEX

FUND

 

MULTI-MANAGER

GLOBAL LISTED

  INFRASTRUCTURE FUND  

 

MULTI-MANAGER  

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE  

FUND  

ASSETS:

              

Investments, at value

     $58,672            $1,966,322            $955,445            $115,956  

Investments in affiliates, at value

     314       30,202       27,995       4,738       

Foreign currencies, at value

                 848       22  

Dividend income receivable

     46       2,466       1,616       447  

Receivable for foreign tax reclaims

                 1,341       61  

Receivable for securities sold

                 2,990        

Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts

     4       623       140        

Receivable for fund shares sold

     7       659       860        

Receivable from investment adviser

     2       30       29       5  

Prepaid and other assets

     4       4       3       3  
     

Total Assets

     59,049       2,000,306       991,267       121,232  

LIABILITIES:

              

Payable for securities purchased

                 3,325       5  

Payable for variation margin on futures contracts

                        

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     1       548       194        

Payable to affiliates:

              

Management fees

     6       33       167       20  

Custody fees

     3       15       14       2  

Shareholder servicing fees

     3       45       29       4  

Transfer agent fees

     2       62       31       4  

Accrued Trustee fees

     6       6       2       2  

Accrued other liabilities

     21       46       29       22  
     

Total Liabilities

     42       755       3,791       59  
     

Net Assets

     $59,007       $1,999,551       $987,476       $121,173  

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS:

              

Capital stock

     $55,784       $1,402,628       $948,795       $123,736  

Distributable earnings (loss)

     3,223       596,923       38,681       (2,563
     

Net Assets

     $59,007       $1,999,551       $987,476       $121,173  

Net Assets:

              

Shares

     $59,007       $1,999,551       $987,476       $121,173  

Class K

                        

Class I

                        

Total Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value, unlimited authorization):

              

Shares

     3,172       103,975       82,539       12,099  

Class K

                        

Class I

                        

Net Asset Value, Redemption and Offering Price Per Share:

              

Shares

     $18.61       $19.23       $11.96       $10.02  

Class K

                        

Class I

                        

Investments, at cost

     $56,196       $1,400,113       $925,269       $112,584  

Investments in affiliates, at cost

     314       30,202       27,995       4,738  

Foreign currencies, at cost

                 811       22  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   26   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023    

 

    

  NORTHERN
  ENGAGE360TM
  FUND
   

SMALL CAP

CORE

FUND

 

SMALL CAP

INDEX

FUND

 

SMALL CAP

VALUE

FUND

 

STOCK

INDEX

FUND

 

  U.S. QUALITY  

ESG

FUND

         
  $223,966             $413,485           $1,158,112           $1,540,770           $10,632,425             $390,270        
         
  9,496       20,078       3,475       75,543       91,012       8,063  
         
  347                                
         
  377       480       1,240       2,347       7,984       283  
         
  332                                
         
  42             505                    
         
  34       409       187       1,465       1,334       139  
         
        115       124       670       817       103  
         
  3       6       25       73       119       3  
         
  3       7       15       9       9       6  
         
  234,600       434,580       1,163,683       1,620,877       10,733,700       398,867  
         
  85                               4,704  
  2             48             30       63  
        74       403       2,362       3,166       18  
         
  30       38       20       288       80       25  
         
  7       3       33       12       66       2  
         
        31       19       407       81       2  
         
  7       13       36       51       325       11  
         
        4       6       11       25        
         
  28       25       41       76       146       24  
         
  159       188       606       3,207       3,919       4,849  
         
  $234,441       $434,392       $1,163,077       $1,617,670       $10,729,781       $394,018  
         
  $235,411       $279,536       $921,793       $968,728       $3,494,326       $365,146  
  (970)       154,856       241,284       648,942       7,235,455       28,872  
         
  $234,441       $434,392       $1,163,077       $1,617,670       $10,729,781       $394,018  
         
  234,441             1,163,077       1,617,670       10,729,781        
        240,538                         375,837  
        193,854                         18,181  
         
  24,561             97,261       89,381       245,594        
        9,470                         24,562  
        7,641                         1,190  
         
  9.55             11.96       18.10       43.69        
        25.40                         15.30  
        25.37                         15.28  
         
  $206,524       $273,441       $878,355       $916,300       $3,450,563       $337,685  
  9,496       20,078       3,475       75,543       88,716       8,063  
  336                                
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   27   EQUITY FUNDS


 

EQUITY FUNDS

 

 
 

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

  Amounts in thousands   

ACTIVE M

  EMERGING MARKETS  

EQUITY FUND

 

ACTIVE M

  INTERNATIONAL  

EQUITY FUND

 

  EMERGING MARKETS  

EQUITY

INDEX FUND

 

GLOBAL REAL  

ESTATE INDEX  

FUND  

INVESTMENT INCOME:

              
     

Dividend income

     $4,914 (1)          $11,431 (1)          $46,582 (1)          $40,042 (1)   
     

Non-cash dividend income

     325             3,612        
     

Dividend income from investments in affiliates

     134       405       920       310  
     

Interest income (Note 6)

     83       106       75       33  
     

Total Investment Income

     5,456       11,942       51,189       40,385  

EXPENSES:

              
     

Management fees

     2,316       3,906       2,665       4,699  
     

Custody fees

     271       174       1,430       244  
     

Transfer agent fees

     83       183       594       452  
     

Registration fees

     22       21       33       22  
     

Printing fees

     12       23       61       45  
     

Professional fees

     8       39       67       49  
     

Shareholder servicing fees (Shares)

     56       22       207       162  
     

Shareholder servicing fees (Class I)

                        
     

Trustee fees

     7       7       21       14  
     

Interest expense

                 1        
     

Other

     4       44       32       36  
     

Total Expenses

     2,779       4,419       5,111       5,723  
     

Less expenses reimbursed by investment adviser

     (412     (383     (1,737     (150
     

Net Expenses

     2,367       4,036       3,374       5,573  
     

Net Investment Income

     3,089       7,906       47,815       34,812  

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES):

              
     

Net realized gains (losses) on:

              
     

Investments

     (19,143 )(2)      7,439       (47,250 )(2)      (9,425 )(2) 
     

Investments in affiliates

                        
     

Options written

                        
     

Futures contracts

     (630     222       (4,224     (1,742
     

Foreign currency transactions

     (280     (288     (1,506     (612
     

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                 236       112  
     

Net changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

              
     

Investments

     (26,476 )(3)      (24,168 )(3)      (211,043 )(3)      (333,702 )(3) 
     

Investments in affiliates

                        
     

Options written

                        
     

Futures contracts

     (174     285       (1,183     13  
     

Foreign currency translations

     (35     (16     460       107  
     

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                 4       (88
     

Net Losses

     (46,738     (16,526     (264,506     (345,337

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     $(43,649     $(8,620     $(216,691     $(310,525

 

(1) 

Net of $616, $1,312, $5,800, $2,250, $1,515, $468 and $12,717, respectively, in foreign withholding taxes.

 

(2) 

Net of foreign capital gains tax paid of $125, $3,875 and $1, respectively.

 

(3) 

Net change in unrealized of deferred foreign capital gains tax of $226, $(10), $6,087 and $172, respectively.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   28   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2023     

 

    

    GLOBAL  
    SUSTAINABILITY  
    INDEX FUND  
 

GLOBAL TACTICAL

  ASSET ALLOCATION  
FUND

 

  INCOME  

EQUITY

FUND

 

  INTERNATIONAL  

EQUITY

FUND

 

  INTERNATIONAL  

EQUITY

INDEX FUND

 

  LARGE CAP  
CORE

FUND

                               
         
    $27,876 (1)            $537                 $3,942          $4,286 (1)            $129,749 (1)            $4,436     
         
                            11,665      
         
    485       3,021       22       23       242       42
         
    24             4       3       25       6
         
    28,385       3,558       3,968       4,312       141,681       4,484
         
    2,423       250       901       539       5,435       1,098
    147       2       19       50       549       29
         
    518       42       55       44       1,622       96
    42       19       21       18       28       22
          6                   150      
         
    48       37       40       40       100       37
         
          48       102       35       358       94
         
    329                              
         
    12       7       7       7       40       7
         
          2                   2      
         
    15       9       3       9       64       6
         
    3,534       422       1,148       742       8,348       1,389
         
    (24 )       (140 )       (195 )       (164 )       (1,392 )       (257 )
         
    3,510       282       953       578       6,956       1,132
         
    24,875       3,276       3,015       3,734       134,725       3,352
         
    (17,329 )       (1,633 )       5,315       (5,383 )       (47,046 )       5,411
         
    (33 )       (823 )                        
         
                207                  
         
    (2,853 )             (240 )       299       6,045       32
         
    (241 )                   (95 )       (2,434 )      
         
    (417 )                         (2,321 )      
         
    (90,978 )       (485 )       (20,056 )       948       (142,457 )       (29,974 )
         
    (246 )       (9,047 )                        
         
                71                  
         
    (88 )             16       40       (2,094 )       36
         
    41                   20       228      
         
    131                         774      
         
    (112,013 )       (11,988 )       (14,687 )       (4,171 )       (189,305 )       (24,495 )
    $(87,138       $(8,712       $(11,672 )          $(437       $(54,580       $(21,143
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   29   EQUITY FUNDS


 

EQUITY FUNDS

 

 
 

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS       continued

 

 

  Amounts in thousands  

  LARGE CAP      

VALUE    

FUND    

 

  MID CAP  

INDEX

FUND

 

MULTI-MANAGER

GLOBAL LISTED

  INFRASTRUCTURE FUND  

 

MULTI-MANAGER

  GLOBAL REAL ESTATE  

FUND

     

INVESTMENT INCOME:

             
     

Dividend income

    $1,557           $32,906        $32,046 (1)        $4,431 (1)   
     

Dividend income from investments in affiliates

    10       516       942       105  
     

Interest income (Note 6)

    3       74       103        
     

Total Investment Income

    1,570       33,496       33,091       4,536  
     

EXPENSES:

             
     

Management fees

    326       2,253       9,213       1,352  
     

Custody fees

    15       167       146       50  
     

Transfer agent fees

    24       807       394       58  
     

Registration fees

    18       30       26       21  
     

Printing fees

          67       42       8  
     

Professional fees

    37       61       37       37  
     

Shareholder servicing fees (Shares)

    34       337       249       49  
     

Shareholder servicing fees (Class I)

                       
     

Trustee fees

    7       21       7       7  
     

Interest expense

                       
     

Other

          17       40       31  
     

Total Expenses

    461       3,760       10,154       1,613  
     

Less expenses reimbursed by investment adviser

    (114     (1,168     (299     (215
     

Net Expenses

    347       2,592       9,855       1,398  
     

Net Investment Income

    1,223       30,904       23,236       3,138  

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES):

             
     

Net realized gains (losses) on:

             
     

Investments

    735       93,488       3,771       (7,683
     

Investments in affiliates

                       
     

Futures contracts

    (52     (2,032     (3,504      
     

Foreign currency transactions

                (771     (12
     

Net changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

             
     

Investments

    (5,380     (256,787     (82,772     (35,527 )(2) 
     

Investments in affiliates

                       
     

Futures contracts

    (26     (1,449     (12      
     

Foreign currency translations

                      5  
     

Net Losses

    (4,723     (166,780     (83,288     (43,217
     

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    $(3,500     $(135,876     $(60,052     $(40,079

 

(1) 

Net of $1,965, $142, $343, $2, $15 and $31, respectively, in foreign withholding taxes.

 

(2) 

Net change in unrealized of deferred foreign capital gains tax of $6.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   30   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2023    

 

    

  NORTHERN
  ENGAGE360TM
  FUND
   

  SMALL CAP

  CORE

  FUND

   

  SMALL CAP

  INDEX

  FUND

      SMALL CAP
  VALUE
  FUND
      STOCK
  INDEX
  FUND
   

  U.S. QUALITY
  ESG

  FUND

 
         
         
  $4,671 (1)      $6,860 (1)          $18,880 (1)          $37,260           $178,691 (1)          $6,732        
         
  234       359       209       1,016       2,246       106  
         
  15       34       93       127       414       10  
         
  4,920       7,253       19,182       38,403       181,351       6,848  
         
  1,812       2,105       1,373       17,552       6,132       1,435  
         
  56       46       188       144       756       32  
         
  103       173       491       711       4,111       149  
         
  20       34       22       39       36       34  
         
  18             48       13       334       5  
         
  37       37       49       63       147       37  
         
              128       2,310       476        
         
        198                         3  
         
  7       7       14       22       68       7  
         
                          1        
         
  23       5       19       48       52       14  
         
  2,076       2,605       2,332       20,902       12,113       1,716  
         
  (203     (201     (743     (2,373     (4,241     (193
         
  1,873       2,404       1,589       18,529       7,872       1,523  
         
  3,047       4,849       17,593       19,874       173,479       5,325  
         
  (18,545     13,840       7,183       91,749       337,223       (22,730
         
                          167        
         
  (649     (2,607     (991     (6,075     (11,381     (389
         
  (24                              
         
  (11,135     (56,082     (202,071     (269,025     (1,490,981     (24,400
         
                          (2,047      
         
  30       (471     (571     (954     (5,508     77  
         
  4                                
         
  (30,319     (45,320     (196,450     (184,305     (1,172,527     (47,442
         
  $(27,272     $(40,471     $(178,857     $(164,431     $(999,048     $(42,117
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   31   EQUITY FUNDS


 

EQUITY FUNDS

 

 
 

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

    

ACTIVE M

EMERGING MARKETS

EQUITY FUND

   

ACTIVE M

INTERNATIONAL

EQUITY FUND

 

EMERGING MARKETS

EQUITY

INDEX FUND

   Amounts in thousands    2023     2022   2023   2022   2023   2022
     

OPERATIONS:

                
     

Net investment income (Note 6)

     $3,089       $3,976           $7,906           $7,629       $47,815       $50,272      
     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (20,053     19,952       7,373       41,713       (52,744     (4,037
     

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (26,685     (58,978     (23,899     (53,748     (211,762     (349,196
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (43,649     (35,050     (8,620     (4,406     (216,691     (302,961
     

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

                
     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Shares transactions

     (94,964     (2,235     (89,396     (27,279     (185,373     (97,711
     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Class K transactions

                                    
     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Class I transactions

                                    
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

     (94,964     (2,235     (89,396     (27,279     (185,373     (97,711
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHARES SHAREHOLDERS:

                
     

Distributable earnings

     (1,445     (88,159     (6,821     (67,428     (31,842     (63,000
     

Return of Capital

                                    
     

Total Distributions to Shares Shareholders

     (1,445     (88,159     (6,821     (67,428     (31,842     (63,000
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO CLASS K SHAREHOLDERS:

                
     

Distributable earnings

                                    
     

Total Distributions to Class K Shareholders

                                    
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO CLASS I SHAREHOLDERS:

                
     

Distributable earnings

                                    
     

Total Distributions to Class I Shareholders

                                    
     

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (140,058     (125,444     (104,837     (99,113     (433,906     (463,672
     

NET ASSETS:

                
     

Beginning of year

     313,365       438,809       584,015       683,128       1,949,107       2,412,779  
     

End of year

     $173,307       $313,365       $479,178       $584,015       $1,515,201       $1,949,107  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   32   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

GLOBAL REAL

ESTATE INDEX

FUND

   

GLOBAL

SUSTAINABILITY

INDEX FUND

 

GLOBAL TACTICAL

ASSET ALLOCATION

FUND

 

INCOME

EQUITY

FUND

2023     2022   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022
                   
     
  $34,812       $34,002           $24,875       $17,945           $3,276       $3,182           $3,015       $1,952      
     
  (11,667     25,272       (20,873     18,231       (2,456     5,679       5,282       18,902  
     
  (333,670     109,012       (91,140     62,620       (9,532     (4,208     (19,969     3,645  
     
  (310,525     168,286       (87,138     98,796       (8,712     4,653       (11,672     24,499  
     
                   
     
  (154,309     (65,059                 (10,086     8,975       (6,223     11,790  
     
              47,247       210,310                          
     
              121,546       242,010                          
     
  (154,309     (65,059     168,793       452,320       (10,086     8,975       (6,223     11,790  
     
                   
     
  (17,271     (42,518                 (7,486     (6,236     (8,028     (21,731
     
  (11,867                                          
     
  (29,138     (42,518                 (7,486     (6,236     (8,028     (21,731
     
                   
     
              (13,541     (38,294                        
     
              (13,541     (38,294                        
     
                   
     
              (11,600     (28,738                        
     
              (11,600     (28,738                        
  (493,972     60,709       56,514       484,084       (26,284     7,392       (25,923     14,558  
     
  1,492,882       1,432,173       1,472,715       988,631       128,119       120,727       164,466       149,908  
     
  $998,910       $1,492,882       $1,529,229       $1,472,715       $101,835       $128,119       $138,543       $164,466  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   33   EQUITY FUNDS


 

EQUITY FUNDS

 

 
 

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS       continued

 

 

    

INTERNATIONAL

EQUITY

FUND

   

INTERNATIONAL

EQUITY

INDEX FUND

 

LARGE CAP

CORE

FUND

   Amounts in thousands    2023     2022   2023   2022   2023   2022

OPERATIONS:

            
     

Net investment income (Note 6)

     $3,734       $3,440           $134,725       $145,497           $3,352       $3,182      
     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (5,179     5,174       (45,756     48,322       5,443       34,685  
     

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     1,008       (5,575     (143,549     (185,923     (29,938     7,423  
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (437     3,039       (54,580     7,896       (21,143     45,290  

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

            
     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Shares transactions

     3,156       19,472       (206,477     (356,840     (14,024     13,672  
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

     3,156       19,472       (206,477     (356,840     (14,024     13,672  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHARES SHAREHOLDERS:

            
     

Distributable earnings

     (3,200     (4,000     (110,518     (179,350     (11,564     (40,170
     

Total Distributions to Shares Shareholders

     (3,200     (4,000     (110,518     (179,350     (11,564     (40,170

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (481     18,511       (371,575     (528,294     (46,731     18,792  
     

NET ASSETS:

            
     

Beginning of year

     124,543       106,032       4,851,381       5,379,675       289,337       270,545  
     

End of year

     $124,062       $124,543       $4,479,806       $4,851,381       $242,606       $289,337  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   34   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

LARGE CAP

VALUE

FUND

   

MID CAP

INDEX

FUND

 

MULTI-MANAGER

GLOBAL LISTED

INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

MULTI-MANAGER

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE

FUND

2023     2022   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022
     
  $1,223       $1,048           $30,904       $28,887           $23,236       $26,895           $3,138       $2,472      
     
  683       9,334       91,456       217,354       (504     100,401       (7,695     12,541  
     
  (5,406     (2,231     (258,236     (131,923     (82,784     (2,583     (35,522     12,416  
     
  (3,500     8,151       (135,876     114,318       (60,052     124,713       (40,079     27,429  
     
  (410     1,039       (113,863     47,457       (15,996     (82,721     (40,995     2,161  
     
  (410     1,039       (113,863     47,457       (15,996     (82,721     (40,995     2,161  
     
  (4,797     (5,297     (190,111     (246,101     (39,799     (106,263     (2,646     (5,889
     
  (4,797     (5,297     (190,111     (246,101     (39,799     (106,263     (2,646     (5,889
     
  (8,707     3,893       (439,850     (84,326     (115,847     (64,271     (83,720     23,701  
     
  67,714       63,821       2,439,401       2,523,727       1,103,323       1,167,594       204,893       181,192  
     
  $59,007       $67,714       $1,999,551       $2,439,401       $987,476       $1,103,323       $121,173       $204,893  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   35   EQUITY FUNDS


 

EQUITY FUNDS

 

 
 

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS    continued

 

 

    

NORTHERN

ENGAGE360TM

FUND

 

SMALL CAP

CORE

FUND

 

SMALL CAP

INDEX

FUND

   Amounts in thousands    2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022
     

OPERATIONS:

              
     

Net investment income (Note 6)

     $3,047       $5,435           $4,849       $3,530           $17,593       $14,064      
     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (19,218     56,965       11,233       50,001       6,192       154,530  
     

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (11,101     (60,779     (56,553     (56,067     (202,642     (259,077
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (27,272     1,621       (40,471     (2,536     (178,857     (90,483
     

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

              
     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Shares transactions

     (36,339     (32,714                 (122,009     193,119  
     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Class K transactions

                 (15,416     33,955              
     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Class I transactions

                 (12,998     8,052              
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

     (36,339     (32,714     (28,414     42,007       (122,009     193,119  
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHARES SHAREHOLDERS:

              
     

Distributable earnings

     (38,548     (32,806                 (71,471     (174,117
     

Total Distributions to Shares Shareholders

     (38,548     (32,806                 (71,471     (174,117
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO CLASS K SHAREHOLDERS:

              
     

Distributable earnings

                 (1,616     (40,971            
     

Total Distributions to Class K Shareholders

                 (1,616     (40,971            
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO CLASS I SHAREHOLDERS:

              
     

Distributable earnings

                 (1,028     (34,584            
     

Total Distributions to Class I Shareholders

                 (1,028     (34,584            
     

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (102,159     (63,899     (71,529     (36,084     (372,337     (71,481
     

NET ASSETS:

              
     

Beginning of year

     336,600       400,499       505,921       542,005       1,535,414       1,606,895  
     

End of year

     $234,441       $336,600       $434,392       $505,921       $1,163,077       $1,535,414  

 

(1) 

See Note 6.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   36   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

SMALL CAP

VALUE

FUND

   

STOCK

INDEX

FUND

 

U.S. QUALITY

ESG

FUND

2023     2022   2023   2022   2023   2022
                      
   
  $19,874       $18,622           $173,479       $154,679           $5,325       $3,891      
   
  85,674       255,350       326,009       248,493       (23,119     25,723  
   
  (269,979     (185,656     (1,498,536     1,323,796       (24,323     11,351  
   
  (164,431     88,316       (999,048     1,726,968       (42,117     40,965  
                      
   
  (417,037     (397,357     (266,016     (65,451 )(1)             
   
                          (50,336     170,376  
   
                          15,832       2,121  
   
  (417,037     (397,357     (266,016     (65,451     (34,504     172,497  
   
                      
   
  (94,077     (372,005     (472,874     (419,229            
   
  (94,077     (372,005     (472,874     (419,229            
   
                      
   
                          (13,622     (27,256
   
                          (13,622     (27,256
   
                      
   
                          (184     (48
   
                          (184     (48
  (675,545     (681,046     (1,737,938     1,242,288       (90,427     186,158  
   
                      
   
  2,293,215       2,974,261       12,467,719       11,225,431       484,445       298,287  
   
  $1,617,670       $2,293,215       $10,729,781       $12,467,719       $394,018       $484,445  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   37   EQUITY FUNDS


 

EQUITY FUNDS

 

 
 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

  ACTIVE M EMERGING MARKETS
  EQUITY FUND
   SHARES
  Selected per share data    2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
       

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

     $15.38               $22.17               $14.61               $19.49               $22.55          
       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                  
       

Net investment income

     0.22       0.24 (1)      0.15 (2)      0.59       0.42  
       

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (2.09     (2.11     8.93 (3)      (3.84     (3.30
       

Total from Investment Operations

     (1.87     (1.87     9.08       (3.25     (2.88
       

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

                  
       

From net investment income(4)

     (0.11     (0.36     (0.20     (0.88     (0.18
       

From net realized gains

           (4.56     (1.32     (0.75      
       

Total Distributions Paid

     (0.11     (4.92     (1.52     (1.63     (0.18
       

Net Asset Value, End of Year

     $13.40       $15.38       $22.17       $14.61       $19.49  
       

Total Return(5)

     (12.09 )%(6)      (9.64 )%      62.55     (18.77 )%      (12.71 )% 
       

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

                  
       

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

     $173,307       $313,365       $438,809       $338,370       $816,363  
       

Ratio to average net assets of:

                  
       

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(7)

     1.10     1.10     1.10     1.10     1.10
       

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

     1.30     1.26     1.25     1.26     1.21
       

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(7)

     1.45     1.01     0.72     1.85     1.61
       

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

     1.25     0.85     0.57     1.69     1.50
       

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     115.02     99.51     134.29     81.32     80.98

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $14,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $41,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share. Without these reimbursements, the total return would have been 62.53%.

 

  (3) 

The Fund received reimbursements from Northern Trust Investments, Inc. of approximately $3,000. The reimbursements represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return.

 

  (4) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (5) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (6) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund less than $1,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (7) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $10,000, less than $1,000 and approximately $10,000, $17,000 and $42,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   38   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,     

 

    

 

  ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL

  EQUITY FUND

  SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
         

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $11.45               $12.81               $8.09           $10.38               $11.70          
         

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

         
         

Net investment income

    0.21       0.16 (1)      0.13 (2)      0.21       0.22  
         

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.16     (0.21     4.69 (3)      (1.85     (0.91
         

Total from Investment Operations

    0.05       (0.05     4.82       (1.64     (0.69
         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

         
         

From net investment income(4)

    (0.16     (0.20     (0.10     (0.26     (0.29
         

From net realized gains

          (1.11           (0.39     (0.34
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.16     (1.31     (0.10     (0.65     (0.63
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $11.34       $11.45       $12.81       $8.09       $10.38  
         

Total Return(5)

    0.55     (1.04 )%      59.61     (17.49 )%      (5.32 )% 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

         
         

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $479,178       $584,015       $683,128       $558,183       $915,696  
         

Ratio to average net assets of:

         
         

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(6)

    0.85     0.84     0.85     0.85     0.84
         

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.93     0.90     0.92     0.93     0.94
         

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(6)

    1.66     1.10     0.93     1.86     1.75
         

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.58     1.04     0.86     1.78     1.65
         

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    51.69     41.19     51.34     39.52     35.11

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $20,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $26,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share. Without these reimbursements, the total return would have been 59.59%.

 

  (3) 

The Fund received reimbursements from Northern Trust Investments, Inc. of approximately $6,000. The reimbursements represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return.

 

  (4) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (5) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (6) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $23,000, less than $1,000 and approximately $17,000, $45,000 and $66,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   39   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

               

 

  EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX

  FUND

  SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
         

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $12.15               $14.32               $9.25               $11.70               $13.10          
         

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT

         
         

OPERATIONS:

         
         

Net investment income

    0.34       0.29 (1)      0.20 (2)      0.37       0.30  
         

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (1.60     (2.08     5.20       (2.43     (1.41
         

Total from Investment Operations

    (1.26     (1.79     5.40       (2.06     (1.11
         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

         
         

From net investment income(3)

    (0.25     (0.38     (0.33     (0.39     (0.29
         

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.25     (0.38     (0.33     (0.39     (0.29
         

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $10.64       $12.15       $14.32       $9.25       $11.70  
         

Total Return(4)

    (10.30 )%(5)      (12.69 )%      58.51     (18.36 )%      (8.20 )% 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

         
         

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $1,515,201       $1,949,107       $2,412,779       $1,594,038       $2,790,805  
         

Ratio to average net assets of:

         
         

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(6)

    0.22     0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30
         

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.33     0.34     0.34     0.35     0.35
         

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(6)

    3.10     2.18     1.76     3.07     2.35
         

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.99     2.14     1.72     3.02     2.30
         

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    57.68     20.35     74.68     45.08     54.69

 

  (1) 

The Fund received reimbursements from Northern Trust Investments, Inc. of approximately $10,000. The reimbursements represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $151,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share. Without these reimbursements, the total return would have been 58.44%.

 

  (3) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (4) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (5) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $5,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (6) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $15,000, $1,000, $21,000, $26,000 and $31,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   40   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

 

  GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND

   SHARES
  Selected per share data    2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
         

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

     $11.62           $10.67           $8.22           $11.05           $10.35      
         

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT

          

OPERATIONS:

          
         

Net investment income

     0.26       0.24 (1)      0.04       0.34       0.34  
         

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (2.67     1.03       2.64       (2.67     0.72  
         

Total from Investment Operations

     (2.41     1.27       2.68       (2.33     1.06  
         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

          
         

From net investment income(2)

     (0.15     (0.32     (0.23     (0.50     (0.36
         

Return of capital

     (0.09                        
     

Total Distributions Paid

     (0.24     (0.32     (0.23     (0.50     (0.36
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

     $8.97       $11.62       $10.67       $8.22       $11.05  
         

Total Return(3)

     (20.74 )%(4)      11.84     33.25 %(5)      (22.11 )%      10.55
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

          
         

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

     $998,910       $1,492,882       $1,432,173       $1,780,428       $2,091,233  
         

Ratio to average net assets of:

          
         

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(6)

     0.47     0.48     0.48     0.49     0.50
         

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

     0.49     0.48     0.48     0.49     0.53
         

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(6)

     2.96     2.23     2.55     2.81     3.17
         

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

     2.94     2.23     2.55     2.81     3.14
         

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     7.48     5.75     7.27     6.91     27.17

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $7,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (3) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (4) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $10,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (5) 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, the Fund received monies related to certain nonrecurring litigation proceeds. If these monies were not received, the total return would have been 33.11%.

 

  (6) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $18,000, $1,000, $8,000, $32,000 and $16,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   41   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

               

 

  GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND    CLASS K
  Selected per share data   

YEAR        
ENDED        

MARCH 31,        

2023    

 

YEAR        

ENDED        

MARCH 31,        

2022        

 

PERIOD        

ENDED        

MARCH 31,        

2021(1)         

     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $19.57               $18.67               $15.50          
     

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

      
     

Net investment income

     0.31       0.30 (2)      0.19  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.64     1.70       3.27  
     

Total from Investment Operations

     (1.33     2.00       3.46  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

      
     

From net investment income(3)

     (0.26     (0.28     (0.29
     

From net realized gains

     (0.06     (0.82     (4) 
     

Total Distributions Paid

     (0.32     (1.10     (0.29
     

Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $17.92       $19.57       $18.67  
     

Total Return(5)

     (6.67 )%      10.48     22.44
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

      
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of period

     $736,028       $740,470       $513,860  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:(6)

      
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(7)

     0.24     0.24     0.25
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

     0.24     0.24     0.27
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(7)

     1.86     1.49     1.62 %(8) 
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

     1.86     1.49     1.60 %(8) 
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     19.49     8.31     29.04

 

  (1) 

For the period from July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) through March 31, 2021.

 

  (2) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund less than $1,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (3) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (4) 

Per share amounts were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (5) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the period. The total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (6) 

Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (7) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $12,000, $1,000 and $2,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022 and for the period July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) to March 31, 2021, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

  (8) 

As the Fund commenced operation of Class K shares on July 30, 2020, annualized net investment income may not be reflective of actual amounts the Fund might obtain in a full year of operation.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   42   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

 

  GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND

   CLASS I
  Selected per share data   

YEAR        

ENDED        

MARCH 31,        

2023        

 

YEAR        

ENDED        

MARCH 31,        

2022        

 

PERIOD        

ENDED        

MARCH 31,        

2021(1)         

     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $19.56               $18.66               $15.50          
     

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

      
     

Net investment income

     0.29       0.23 (2)      0.19  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.62     1.77       3.26  
     

Total from Investment Operations

     (1.33     2.00       3.45  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

      
     

From net investment income(3)

     (0.26     (0.28     (0.29
     

From net realized gains

     (0.06     (0.82     (4) 
     

Total Distributions Paid

     (0.32     (1.10     (0.29
     

Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $17.91       $19.56       $18.66  
     

Total Return(5)

     (6.72 )%      10.47     22.35
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

      
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of period

     $793,201       $732,245       $474,771  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:(6)

      
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(7)

     0.29     0.29     0.30
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

     0.29     0.29     0.31
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(7)

     1.83     1.48     1.57 %(8) 
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

     1.83     1.48     1.56 %(8) 
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     19.49     8.31     29.04

 

  (1) 

For the period from July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) through March 31, 2021.

 

  (2) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund less than $1,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (3) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (4) 

Per share amounts were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (5) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the period. The total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (6) 

Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (7) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $12,000, $1,000 and $2,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022 and for the period July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) to March 31, 2021, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

  (8) 

As the Fund commenced operation of Class I shares on July 30, 2020, annualized net investment income may not be reflective of actual amounts the Fund might obtain in a full year of operation.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   43   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

               

 

  GLOBAL TACTICAL ASSET

  ALLOCATION FUND

  SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $13.68       $13.74       $11.11       $12.69       $13.02  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.38       0.33 (1)      0.31       0.36       0.38  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (1.26     0.22       3.18       (1.60     (0.25
     

Net increase from payment by affiliate on affiliate transactions (Note 6)

                            0.03 (2) 
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.88     0.55       3.49       (1.24     0.16  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.37     (0.31     (0.32     (0.34     (0.39
     

From net realized gains

    (0.51     (0.30     (0.54           (0.10
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.88     (0.61     (0.86     (0.34     (0.49
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $11.92       $13.68       $13.74       $11.11       $12.69  
     

Total Return(3)

    (6.27 )%              3.92 %              31.94 %              (10.14 )%              1.46 %(2)         
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $101,835       $128,119       $120,727       $101,156       $91,468  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    0.26 %(5)      0.26     0.26 %(5)      0.26 %(5)      0.28 %(5) 
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits(4)

    0.39     0.39     0.40     0.40     0.42
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    3.01 %(5)      2.45     2.32 %(5)      2.85 %(5)      2.99 %(5) 
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.88     2.32     2.18     2.71     2.85
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    34.86     60.88     50.89     48.38     87.64

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund less than $1,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. reimbursed the Fund approximately $209,000. Without this reimbursement the total return would have been 1.25%.

 

  (3) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (4) 

Expense ratios reflect only the direct expenses of the Fund and not any expenses associated with the underlying funds.

 

  (5) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of less than $1,000, approximately $1,000 and less than $2,000 and $2,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   44   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

  INCOME EQUITY FUND   SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $15.07       $14.81       $10.42       $12.95       $13.96  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT

             
     

OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.28       0.19       0.20       0.26       0.28  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (1.33     2.24       5.28       (1.63     0.56  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (1.05     2.43       5.48       (1.37     0.84  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.28     (0.18     (0.25     (0.26     (0.28
     

From net realized gains

    (0.48     (1.99     (0.84     (0.90     (1.57
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.76     (2.17     (1.09     (1.16     (1.85
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $13.26       $15.07       $14.81       $10.42       $12.95  
     

Total Return(1)

    (6.78 )%              16.31 %              53.57 %              (12.44 )%(2)              7.66 %(3)         
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $138,543       $164,466       $149,908       $115,562       $187,632  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    0.66     1.01     1.01     1.02     1.01
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.80     1.16     1.18     1.12     1.12
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    2.10     1.18     1.51     1.89     2.01
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.96     1.03     1.34     1.79     1.90
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    34.87     30.55     27.94     76.34     40.94

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, the Fund received monies related to certain nonrecurring litigation proceeds. If these monies were not received, the total return would have been (12.98)%.

 

  (3) 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Fund received monies related to certain nonrecurring litigation proceeds. If these monies were not received, the total return would have been 7.16%.

 

  (4) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $1,000, $1,000, $1,000, $1,000 and $2,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   45   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

               

 

  INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $9.70       $9.68       $7.14       $9.36       $10.16  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.29       0.25 (1)      0.45       0.37       0.37  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.31     0.10       2.63       (2.23     (0.94
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.02     0.35       3.08       (1.86     (0.57
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income(2)

    (0.26     (0.33     (0.54     (0.36     (0.23
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.26     (0.33     (0.54     (0.36     (0.23
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.42       $9.70       $9.68       $7.14       $9.36  
     

Total Return(3)

    (0.02 )%          3.49 %(1)          43.53 %          (20.78 )%          (5.36 )%     
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

            $124,062               $124,543               $106,032               $122,189               $203,688  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

    0.51 %(4)      0.51     0.52 %(4)      0.55 %(4)      0.51 %(4) 
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.65     0.65     0.75     0.67     0.69
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    3.28 %(4)      2.91     2.73 %(4)      3.14 %(4)      3.18 %(4) 
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    3.14     2.77     2.50     3.02     3.00
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    46.55     41.96     63.81     33.97     59.45

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $5,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share. Without these reimbursements, the total return would have been 3.48%. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (3) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (4) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $1,000, $1,000, $1,000 and $1,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   46   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

  INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX
  FUND
  SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $13.50       $13.92       $9.84       $11.86       $12.77  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.40       0.37 (1)      0.28       0.35 (2)      0.39  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.44     (0.33     4.08       (1.98     (0.93
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.04     0.04       4.36       (1.63     (0.54
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income(3)

    (0.33     (0.46     (0.28     (0.39     (0.37
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.33     (0.46     (0.28     (0.39     (0.37
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $13.13       $13.50       $13.92       $9.84       $11.86  
     

Total Return(4)

    (0.11 )%          0.13 %          44.22 %          (14.46 )%          (3.89 )%     
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

            $4,479,806               $4,851,381               $5,379,675               $4,100,160               $5,333,685  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

    0.17 %(5)      0.24     0.24 %(5)      0.25 %(5)      0.25 %(5) 
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.20     0.24     0.24     0.26     0.30
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    3.20 %(5)      2.61     2.26 %(5)      2.85 %(5)      3.15 %(5) 
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    3.17     2.61     2.26     2.84     3.10
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    20.88     20.76     21.26     10.17     26.95

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $6,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $69,000. The reimbursement represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return.

 

  (3) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (4) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (5) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $6,000, $12,000, $30,000 and $36,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   47   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

               

 

  LARGE CAP CORE FUND   SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $25.71       $25.24       $16.46       $19.36       $18.88  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.31       0.30       0.31       0.39       0.34  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (2.16     4.09       8.79       (2.44     0.65  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (1.85     4.39       9.10       (2.05     0.99  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.31     (0.30     (0.32     (0.39     (0.34
     

From net realized gains

    (0.77     (3.62           (0.46     (0.17
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (1.08     (3.92     (0.32     (0.85     (0.51
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $22.78       $25.71       $25.24       $16.46       $19.36  
     

Total Return(1)

    (7.00 )%          17.18 %          55.62 %          (11.28 )%          5.45 %     
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

            $242,606               $289,337               $270,545               $164,695               $245,220  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.45     0.45     0.45     0.46     0.46
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.56     0.55     0.57     0.56     0.56
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    1.35     1.10     1.47     1.85     1.76
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.24     1.00     1.35     1.75     1.66
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    38.46     44.93     38.54     37.90     45.92

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $3,000 , less than $1,000 and approximately $2,000, $1,000 and $2,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   48   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

  LARGE CAP VALUE FUND    SHARES  
  Selected per share data    2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

   $ 21.27     $ 20.39     $ 12.85     $ 16.42     $ 15.83  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

              
     

Net investment income

     0.39       0.35       0.38       0.41       0.34  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.49     2.28       7.42       (3.62     0.50  
     

Total from Investment Operations

     (1.10     2.63       7.80       (3.21     0.84  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

              
     

From net investment income

     (0.24     (0.43     (0.26     (0.36     (0.25
     

From net realized gains

     (1.32     (1.32                  
     

Total Distributions Paid

     (1.56     (1.75     (0.26     (0.36     (0.25
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

   $ 18.61     $ 21.27     $ 20.39     $ 12.85     $ 16.42  
     

Total Return(1)

     (5.18 )%          13.00 %          61.02 %          (20.16 )%          5.52 %     
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

              
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

   $ 59,007     $ 67,714     $ 63,821     $ 45,786     $ 85,581  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

              
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

     0.56 %(2)      0.57     0.57 %(2)      0.55 %(2)      0.59 %(2) 
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

     0.75     0.80     0.89     0.83     0.83
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

     1.99 %(2)      1.55     2.05 %(2)      2.04 %(2)      1.95 %(2) 
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

     1.80     1.32     1.73     1.76     1.71
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     78.33     75.05     74.86     80.40     96.45

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of less than $1,000 and $1,000 and approximately $1,000 and $2,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   49   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

      

 

  MID CAP INDEX FUND   SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $22.41       $23.76       $13.59       $17.95       $19.17  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.32       0.28       0.26       0.28       0.27  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (1.57     0.80       10.91       (4.21     (0.04
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (1.25     1.08       11.17       (3.93     0.23  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.30     (0.25     (0.26     (0.27     (0.28
     

From net realized gains

    (1.63     (2.18     (0.74     (0.16     (1.17
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (1.93     (2.43     (1.00     (0.43     (1.45
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $19.23       $22.41       $23.76       $13.59       $17.95  
     

Total Return(1)

    (5.28 )%          4.44 %          83.26 %          (22.61 )%          2.38 %     
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $1,999,551       $2,439,401       $2,523,727       $1,700,510       $2,294,736  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.12     0.15     0.15     0.15     0.15
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.18     0.19     0.19     0.18     0.17
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    1.48     1.13     1.25     1.52     1.39
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.42     1.09     1.21     1.49     1.37
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    13.39     15.17     18.73     18.15     20.59

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $15,000, $2,000, $17,000, $72,000 and $77,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   50   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

  MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL LISTED

  INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

  SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $13.02       $12.92       $10.48       $12.09       $12.83  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.26       0.32 (1)      0.21       0.31       0.36  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.85     1.10       2.47 (2)      (1.61     0.08  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.59     1.42       2.68       (1.30     0.44  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income(3)

    (0.33     (0.28     (0.20     (0.31     (0.43
     

From net realized gains

    (0.14     (1.04     (0.04           (0.75
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.47     (1.32     (0.24     (0.31     (1.18
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $11.96       $13.02       $12.92       $10.48       $12.09  
     

Total Return(4)

    (4.43 )%        11.46 %        25.81 %        (11.09 )%        4.24 %   
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $987,476       $1,103,323       $1,167,594       $896,220       $1,009,594  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(5)

    0.96     0.97     0.96     0.98     1.00
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.99     0.97     0.96     0.98     1.02
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(5)

    2.27     2.38     1.78     2.45     2.81
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.24     2.38     1.78     2.45     2.79
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    57.83     62.31     60.11     80.41     38.64

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $13,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

The Fund received reimbursements from Northern Trust Investments, Inc. of approximately $5,000. The reimbursements represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return.

 

  (3) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (4) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (5) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $57,000, $1,000, $41,000, $77,000 and $66,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   51   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

      

 

  MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL REAL

  ESTATE FUND

  SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $12.72       $11.37       $8.67       $11.12       $10.38  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.24       0.15 (1)      0.21       0.29       0.31  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (2.74     1.56       2.68 (2)      (2.28     1.01  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (2.50     1.71       2.89       (1.99     1.32  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income(3)

    (0.20     (0.20     (0.19     (0.46     (0.46
     

From net realized gains

          (0.16                 (0.12
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.20     (0.36     (0.19     (0.46     (0.58
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $10.02       $12.72       $11.37       $8.67       $11.12  
     

Total Return(4)

    (19.64 )%        15.03 %(5)        33.59 %(6)        (18.86 )%        13.28 %   
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $121,173       $204,893       $181,192       $98,568       $98,914  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(7)

    0.92     0.91     0.92     0.94     0.94
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    1.06     1.00     1.04     1.10     1.20
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(7)

    2.06     1.20     1.73     2.18     2.47
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.92     1.11     1.61     2.02     2.21
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    59.41     42.01     81.36     62.47     66.43

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $1,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

The Fund received reimbursements from Northern Trust Investments, Inc. of approximately $1,000. The reimbursements represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return.

 

  (3) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (4) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

  (5) 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Fund received monies related to certain nonrecurring litigation proceeds. If these monies were not received, the total return would have been 14.55%.

 

  (6) 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, the Fund received monies related to certain nonrecurring litigation proceeds. If these monies were not received, the total return would have been 33.09%.

 

  (7) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $7,000, less than $1,000 and approximately $6,000, $5,000 and $3,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   52   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

  NORTHERN ENGAGE360TM FUND   SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $12.40       $13.64       $8.78       $10.03       $10.17  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.12       0.23 (1)      0.12       0.15       0.09  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (1.08     (0.16     4.86 (2)      (1.24     (0.14
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.96     0.07       4.98       (1.09     (0.05
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

          (0.29     (0.12     (0.16     (0.09
     

From net realized gains

    (1.89     (1.02                 (3) 
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (1.89     (1.31     (0.12     (0.16     (0.09
     

Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $9.55       $12.40       $13.64       $8.78       $10.03  
     

Total Return(4)

    (7.06 )%        (0.10 )%        56.79 %        (11.22 )%        (0.36 )%   
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of period

    $234,441       $336,600       $400,499       $245,669       $229,838  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(5)

    0.70     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.70
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.78     0.77     0.77     0.80     0.88
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(5)

    1.14     1.50     1.08     1.57     1.60
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.06     1.43     1.01     1.47     1.42
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    18.79     85.19     41.71     32.99     48.63

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund less than $1,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

The Fund received reimbursements from Northern Trust Investments, Inc. of approximately $1,000. The reimbursements represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return.

 

  (3) 

Per share amounts from distributions paid from net realized gains were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (4) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (5) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $14,000, $1,000, $9,000, $16,000 and $11,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   53   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

      

 

  SMALL CAP CORE FUND   CLASS K
  Selected per share data  

YEAR

ENDED

MARCH 31,

2023

 

YEAR

ENDED
MARCH 31,

2022

 

PERIOD

ENDED

MARCH 31,
2021
(1)

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $27.82       $32.58       $23.46  
   

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       
   

Net investment income

    0.28       0.24       0.13  
   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (2.53     (0.33     10.42  
   

Total from Investment Operations

    (2.25     (0.09     10.55  
   

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

       
   

From net investment income

    (0.09     (0.17     (0.21
   

From net realized gains

    (0.08     (4.50     (1.22
   

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.17     (4.67     (1.43
   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $25.40       $27.82       $32.58  
   

Total Return(2)

    (8.08 )%          (0.54 )%          45.82 %     
   

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

       
   

Net assets, in thousands, end of period

    $240,538       $279,376       $287,618  
   

Ratio to average net assets of:(3)

       
   

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    0.49     0.49     0.49
   

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.54     0.54     0.57
   

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    1.13     0.70     0.67 %(5) 
   

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.08     0.65     0.59 %(5) 
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    13.01     15.47     26.59

 

  (1) 

For the period from July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) through March 31, 2021.

 

  (2) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the period. The total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (3) 

Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (4) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $12,000, $1,000 and $1,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022 and for the period July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) to March 31, 2021, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

  (5) 

As the Fund commenced operation of Class K shares on July 30, 2020, annualized net investment income may not be reflective of actual amounts the Fund might obtain in a full year of operation.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   54   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

  SMALL CAP CORE FUND   CLASS I
  Selected per share data  

YEAR

ENDED
MARCH 31,

2023

 

YEAR

ENDED
MARCH 31,

2022

 

PERIOD

ENDED

MARCH 31,

2021(1)

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $27.77       $32.56       $23.46  
   

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       
   

Net investment income

    0.30       0.17       0.12  
   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (2.56     (0.30     10.41  
   

Total from Investment Operations

    (2.26     (0.13     10.53  
   

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

       
   

From net investment income

    (0.06     (0.16     (0.21
   

From net realized gains

    (0.08     (4.50     (1.22
   

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.14     (4.66     (1.43
   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $25.37       $27.77       $32.56  
   

Total Return(2)

    (8.18 )%          (0.63 )%          45.72 %     
   

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

       
   

Net assets, in thousands, end of period

    $193,854       $226,545       $254,387  
   

Ratio to average net assets of:(3)

       
   

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    0.59     0.59     0.59
   

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.64     0.64     0.67
   

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    1.03     0.59     0.57 %(5) 
   

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    0.98     0.54     0.49 %(5) 
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    13.01     15.47     26.59

 

  (1) 

For the period from July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) through March 31, 2021.

 

  (2) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the period. The total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (3) 

Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (4) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $10,000, $1,000 and $1,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022 and for the period July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) to March 31, 2021, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

  (5) 

As the Fund commenced operation of Class I shares on July 30, 2020, annualized net investment income may not be reflective of actual amounts the Fund might obtain in a full year of operation.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   55   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

               

 

  SMALL CAP INDEX FUND   SHARES
  Selected per share data   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $14.40       $17.24       $9.18       $12.34       $13.60  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.18       0.15       0.12       0.14       0.16  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (1.88     (1.10     8.48       (3.07     (0.11
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (1.70     (0.95     8.60       (2.93     0.05  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.14     (0.13     (0.15     (0.14     (0.15
     

From net realized gains

    (0.60     (1.76     (0.39     (0.09     (1.16
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.74     (1.89     (0.54     (0.23     (1.31
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $11.96       $14.40       $17.24       $9.18       $12.34  
     

Total Return(1)

    (11.68 )%        (5.88 )%        94.41 %        (24.28 )%        1.97 %   
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $1,163,077       $1,535,414       $1,606,895       $887,429       $1,167,092  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.12     0.15     0.15     0.15     0.15
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.18     0.19     0.19     0.19     0.18
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    1.38     0.88     0.93     1.13     1.13
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.32     0.84     0.89     1.09     1.10
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    13.66     25.57     20.62     18.36     20.81

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $4,000, $1,000, $14,000, $32,000 and $32,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   56   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

  SMALL CAP VALUE FUND    SHARES  
  Selected per share data    2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

     $20.71       $23.46       $13.49       $20.18       $22.71  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

              
     

Net investment income

     0.22       0.18       0.20       0.22       0.21  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.78     0.56       10.15       (5.45     (0.59
     

Total from Investment Operations

     (1.56     0.74       10.35       (5.23     (0.38
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

              
     

From net investment income

     (0.16     (0.19     (0.22     (0.23     (0.16
     

From net realized gains

     (0.89     (3.30     (0.16     (1.23     (1.99
     

Total Distributions Paid

     (1.05     (3.49     (0.38     (1.46     (2.15
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

     $18.10       $20.71       $23.46       $13.49       $20.18  
     

Total Return(1)

     (7.50 )%        3.29 %        77.32 %        (28.43 )%        (0.45 )%   
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

              
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

     $1,617,670       $2,293,215       $2,974,261       $2,076,900       $2,972,451  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

              
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

     1.13     1.15     1.13     1.10     1.12
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

     1.08     0.69     1.05     1.09     0.86
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

     0.95     0.54     0.92     0.99     0.74
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     13.25     20.41     27.79     14.18     16.02

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $63,000, $3,000, $59,000, $138,000 and $110,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   57   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

      

 

  STOCK INDEX FUND    SHARES  
  Selected per share data    2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

     $49.65       $44.44       $29.61       $32.74       $31.35  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

              
     

Net investment income

     0.71       0.62       0.61       0.65       0.61  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (4.72     6.29       15.87       (2.87     2.18  
     

Total from Investment Operations

     (4.01     6.91       16.48       (2.22     2.79  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

              
     

From net investment income

     (0.71     (0.62     (0.61     (0.65     (0.61
     

From net realized gains

     (1.24     (1.08     (1.04     (0.26     (0.79
     

Total Distributions Paid

     (1.95     (1.70     (1.65     (0.91     (1.40
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

     $43.69       $49.65       $44.44       $29.61       $32.74  
     

Total Return(1)

     (7.82 )%        15.51 %(2)        56.22 %        (7.10 )%        9.38 %   
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

              
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

     $10,729,781       $12,467,719       $11,225,431       $7,933,222       $8,512,061  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

              
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(3)

     0.07     0.10     0.10     0.10     0.10
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

     0.11     0.13     0.13     0.12     0.11
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(3)

     1.62     1.26     1.54     1.88     1.89
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

     1.58     1.23     1.51     1.86     1.88
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     2.96     3.11     4.66     5.15     6.68

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $2,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (3) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $39,000, $7,000, $85,000, $205,000 and $185,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   58   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

  U.S. QUALITY ESG FUND   CLASS K
  Selected per share data  

YEAR

ENDED

MARCH 31,

2023

 

YEAR

ENDED

MARCH 31,

2022

 

PERIOD

ENDED

MARCH 31,

2021(1)

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $17.26       $16.12       $13.00  
   

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       
   

Net investment income

    0.22       0.16       0.10  
   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (1.58     2.09       3.21  
   

Total from Investment Operations

    (1.36     2.25       3.31  
   

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

       
   

From net investment income

    (0.22     (0.16     (0.11
   

From net realized gains

    (0.38     (0.95     (0.08
   

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.60     (1.11     (0.19
   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $15.30       $17.26       $16.12  
   

Total Return(2)

    (7.70 )%          13.71 %          25.59 %     
   

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

       
   

Net assets, in thousands, end of period

    $375,837       $482,259       $298,204  
   

Ratio to average net assets of:(3)

       
   

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    0.39     0.39     0.39
   

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.44     0.44     0.51
   

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    1.37     0.95     1.06 %(5) 
   

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.32     0.90     0.94 %(5) 
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    45.72     29.11     28.66

 

  (1) 

For the period from July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) through March 31, 2021.

 

  (2) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the period. The total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (3) 

Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (4) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $7,000, $3,000 and $3,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period July 30, 2020 (commencement of class operations) to March 31, 2021, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

  (5) 

As the Fund commenced operation of Class K shares on July 30, 2020, annualized net investment income may not be reflective of actual amounts the Fund might obtain in a full year of operation.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   59   EQUITY FUNDS


EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

  FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

  U.S. QUALITY ESG FUND   CLASS I
  Selected per share data  

YEAR

ENDED

MARCH 31,
2023

 

YEAR

ENDED
MARCH 31,
2022

 

PERIOD

ENDED
MARCH 31,

2021(1)

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $17.25       $16.12       $13.66  
   

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       
   

Net investment income

    0.18       0.15       0.08  
   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (1.56     2.09       2.56  
   

Total from Investment Operations

    (1.38     2.24       2.64  
   

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

       
   

From net investment income

    (0.21     (0.16     (0.10
   

From net realized gains

    (0.38     (0.95     (0.08
   

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.59     (1.11     (0.18
   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $15.28       $17.25       $16.12  
   

Total Return(2)

    (7.79 )%          13.62 %          19.46 %     
   

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

       
   

Net assets, in thousands, end of period

    $18,181       $2,186       $83  
   

Ratio to average net assets of:(3)

       
   

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

    0.49 %(4)      0.49     0.49
   

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.55     0.53     0.61
   

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    1.27 %(4)      1.02     0.91 %(5) 
   

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.21     0.98     0.79 %(5) 
   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    45.72     29.11     28.66

 

  (1) 

For the period from August 21, 2020 (commencement of class operations) through March 31, 2021.

 

  (2) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the period. The total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (3) 

Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (4) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of less than $1,000, which represents less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

  (5) 

As the Fund commenced operation of Class I shares on August 21, 2020, annualized net investment income may not be reflective of actual amounts the Fund might obtain in a full year of operation.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   60   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

_

 

ACTIVE M EMERGING MARKETS  EQUITY FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 94.3% (1)

        

Austria – 0.4%

        

Erste Group Bank A.G.

     20,998        $694       

Brazil – 6.3%

        

Ambev S.A.*

     51,100        145     

Ambev S.A. ADR*

     753,683        2,125     

B3 S.A. - Brasil Bolsa Balcao

     187,720        383     

Banco do Brasil S.A.

     34,800        269     

BB Seguridade Participacoes S.A.

     64,800        415     

Cielo S.A.*

     362,500        347     

Hypera S.A.*

     20,000        149     

Localiza Rent a Car S.A.

     21,000        221     

Magazine Luiza S.A.*

     850,900        556     

MercadoLibre, Inc.*

     1,794        2,365     

Sao Martinho S/A

     40,100        215     

Suzano S.A.

     216,253        1,778     

TOTVS S.A.*

     52,700        292     

Vale S.A.

     64,640        1,021     

WEG S.A.

     86,700        693     
       
                10,974       

China – 22.2%

        

Airtac International Group

     8,200        322     

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.*

     250,800        3,190     

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.

     52,600        765     

Baidu, Inc. ADR*

     14,927        2,253     

Baidu, Inc., Class A*

     99,950        1,895     

BeiGene Ltd. ADR*

     1,891        408     

Bosideng International Holdings Ltd.

     478,000        268     

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

     9,600        282     

Centre Testing International Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     184,200        550     

China International Capital Corp. Ltd., Class H

     374,000        755     

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class H

     638,400        1,008     

Chongqing Brewery Co. Ltd., Class A

     45,800        836     

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     1,487,464        700     

Focus Media Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     366,700        368     

Glodon Co. Ltd., Class A

     21,400        232     

JD.com, Inc. ADR

     14,373        631     

JD.com, Inc., Class A

     38,345        840     

Jiumaojiu International Holdings Ltd.

     257,000        607     

KE Holdings, Inc. ADR*

     29,268        551     

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     16,500        97     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 94.3% (1)   continued

China – 22.2%   continued

        

Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd., Class A

     32,900        $1,217     

Meituan, Class B(2) *

     89,920        1,633     

NARI Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     67,580        267     

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

     296,500        1,922     

Pony Testing International Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     11,600        63     

Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Class A

     9,900        263     

Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     135,592        1,389     

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,600        392     

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     145,000        7,085     

Topsports International Holdings Ltd.

     707,620        642     

Trip.com Group Ltd. ADR*

     50,400        1,899     

Want Want China Holdings Ltd.

     1,523,969        979     

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,700        77     

Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.*

     26,500        164     

Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.

     170,000        437     

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co. Ltd., Class A

     34,600        292     

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

     35,177        2,230     

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     548,000        914     
       
                38,423       

Denmark – 0.2%

        

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

     2,288        363       

Egypt – 0.7%

        

Commercial International Bank Egypt S.A.E.

     784,250        1,299       

France – 0.7%

        

L’Oreal S.A.

     513        229     

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.

     1,058        970     
       
                1,199       

Greece – 0.2%

        

OPAP S.A.

     26,497        426       

Hong Kong – 0.6%

        

AIA Group Ltd.

     98,400        1,034       

India – 11.7%

        

Asian Paints Ltd.

     7,148        241     

Axis Bank Ltd.

     69,770        730     

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

     6,252        428     

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

     377,785        449     

HDFC Bank Ltd.

     91,896        1,807     

HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR

     30,562        2,038     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   61    EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ACTIVE M EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 94.3% (1)   continued

 

     

India – 11.7%   continued

        

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

     57,822        $1,654     

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

     85,223        422     

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

     63,283        2,028     

ICICI Bank Ltd.

     69,934        750     

ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR

     16,444        355     

Infosys Ltd.

     7,592        133     

Infosys Ltd. ADR

     54,415        949     

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

     43,280        1,140     

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

     8,956        904     

Reliance Industries Ltd.

     50,542        1,437     

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

     47,632        571     

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

     79,290        3,105     

Titan Co. Ltd.

     14,692        451     

TVS Motor Co. Ltd.

     16,958        222     

Varun Beverages Ltd.

     31,529        532     
       
                20,346       

Indonesia – 3.9%

        

Astra International Tbk PT

     4,429,608        1,778     

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

     2,427,900        1,419     

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

     1,497,600        1,029     

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

     1,130,000        357     

Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk PT

     2,290,600        441     

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

     5,888,100        1,596     

Vale Indonesia Tbk PT*

     540,000        240     
       
                6,860       

Macau – 0.4%

        

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.*

     108,000        718       

Mexico – 6.7%

        

Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., Class A

     1,435,370        912     

America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. ADR*

     94,716        1,994     

Arca Continental S.A.B. de C.V.

     25,100        228     

Corp. Inmobiliaria Vesta S.A.B. de C.V.

     74,600        235     

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V.

     46,400        518     

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V., Class B

     19,100        373     

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B.de C.V., Class B

     7,060        216     

Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de C.V., Class O

     188,000        1,583     

Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., Class B

     50,400        238     

Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V.

     1,317,075        5,262     
       
                11,559       
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 94.3% (1)   continued

 

     

Netherlands – 0.5%

        

ASML Holding N.V.

     1,198        $819       

Peru – 1.4%

        

Cia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. ADR

     116,425        952     

Credicorp Ltd.

     10,986        1,455     
       
                2,407       

Philippines – 0.1%

        

BDO Unibank, Inc.

     76,970        183       

Poland – 0.2%

        

Dino Polska S.A.*

     3,565        323       

Russia – 0.0%

        

Gazprom PJSC(3) (4)

     66,340            

LUKOIL PJSC(3) (4)

     9,885            

Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS PJSC(3) *

     426,740            
       
                      

Saudi Arabia – 1.8%

        

Alinma Bank

     101,725        801     

Elm Co.

     3,317        391     

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.

     169,286        1,458     

Saudi British Bank (The)

     48,596        457     
       
                3,107       

Singapore – 0.5%

        

Sea Ltd. ADR*

     9,312        806       

South Africa – 4.9%

        

Anglo American PLC

     22,408        742     

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

     32,657        336     

Bid Corp. Ltd.

     55,844        1,250     

Bidvest Group (The) Ltd.

     199,822        2,850     

Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.

     681        65     

Clicks Group Ltd.

     29,437        425     

Naspers Ltd., Class N

     4,786        881     

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

     126,767        1,231     

Truworths International Ltd.

     218,327        654     
       
                8,434       

South Korea – 13.4%

        

Amorepacific Corp.

     12,256        1,289     

Coupang, Inc.*

     26,000        416     

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

     4,573        763     

Hyundai Motor Co.

     20,516        2,927     

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.

     9,531        349     

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd.*

     10,729        642     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   62   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 94.3% (1)   continued

 

     

South Korea – 13.4%   continued

        

LG Chem Ltd.

     1,126      $ 622     

LG H&H Co. Ltd.

     993        460     

NAVER Corp.

     3,019        475     

Orion Corp.

     15,812        1,661     

POSCO Holdings, Inc.

     6,667        1,901     

Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd.*

     2,189        1,331     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     167,216        8,292     

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

     2,725        1,553     

SK Hynix, Inc.

     7,120        491     
       
                23,172       

Taiwan – 10.3%

        

ASPEED Technology, Inc.

     2,100        182     

Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.

     143,000        1,058     

Delta Electronics, Inc.

     100,000        993     

E Ink Holdings, Inc.

     101,000        619     

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

     635,796        2,181     

MediaTek, Inc.

     60,000        1,566     

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

     48,000        617     

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     574,100        10,171     

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR

     5,065        471     
       
                17,858       

Thailand – 1.8%

        

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL NVDR

     685,600        592     

Bumrungrad Hospital PCL NVDR

     130,100        859     

Central Pattana PCL NVDR

     181,800        366     

CP ALL PCL (Registered)

     428,500        777     

PTT Exploration & Production PCL NVDR

     107,600        475     
       
                3,069       

United Arab Emirates – 2.7%

        

Aldar Properties PJSC

     338,563        429     

Americana Restaurants International PLC*

     330,044        343     

Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC

     639,481        913     

Emaar Properties PJSC

     1,969,264        3,005     
       
                4,690       

United Kingdom – 0.2%

        

BAE Systems PLC

     32,506        394       

United States – 2.5%

        

Globant S.A.*

     4,310        707     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 94.3% (1)   continued

 

     

United States – 2.5%   continued

        

Linde PLC

     630      $ 224     

NVIDIA Corp.

     2,853        793     

Samsonite International S.A.*

     251,200        772     

Tenaris S.A. ADR

     62,325        1,771     
       
                4,267       
       

Total Common Stocks

        
       

(Cost $147,777)

        163,424     
        

PREFERRED STOCKS – 1.8% (1)

 

  

Brazil – 1.5%

        

Gerdau S.A. ADR, 2.91%(5)

     45,104        222     

Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. ADR(5) *

     504,169        2,455     
       
                2,677       

South Korea – 0.3%

        

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 2.68%(5)

     12,804        535     
       

Total Preferred Stocks

        
       

(Cost $2,855)

        3,212     
        

RIGHTS – 0.0%

 

  

Brazil – 0.0%

        

Localiza Rent a Car S.A.*

     93            
       

Total Rights

        
       

(Cost $—)

            
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 3.3%

 

  

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

     5,200        2,138     

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(6) (7)

     3,597,000        3,597     
       

Total Investment Companies

                      

(Cost $5,597)

        5,735     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   63    EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ACTIVE M EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
   

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.6%

 

    

U.S. Treasury Bill, 4.46%, 5/11/23(8) (9)

     $990        $985    
       

Total Short-Term Investments

                         

(Cost $985)

        985    
       
       

Total Investments – 100.0%

                         

(Cost $157,214)

        173,356    

Liabilities less Other Assets – (0.0%)

 

     (49  
       

Net Assets – 100.0%

        $173,307    

 

(1)

Adjustment factors obtained from an independent evaluation service were used to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

(2)

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(3)

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(4)

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of these restricted illiquid securities amounted to $0 or 0.0% of net assets. Additional information on these restricted illiquid securities is as follows:

 

  SECURITY   

ACQUISITION

AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE

  

COST    

(000S)    

 

Gazprom PJSC

   11/29/21-12/21/21      $301  

LUKOIL PJSC

   4/26/21-1/18/22      785  

 

(5)

Current yield is disclosed. Dividends are calculated based on a percentage of the issuer’s net income.

(6)

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(7)

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(8) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(9)

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund

NVDR – Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

S&P – Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

 

NUMBER OF

CONTRACTS

 

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

CONTRACT

POSITION

 

CONTRACT

EXP.

 

VALUE AND  

UNREALIZED  

APPRECIATION  
(DEPRECIATION)  

(000S)(1)   

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (United States Dollar)

  56   $2,787   Long   6/23   $74

 

(1)

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

  CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY   

% OF NET

ASSETS

 

United States Dollar

     20.1

Hong Kong Dollar

     15.4  

Korean Won

     13.4  

Taiwan Dollar

     10.2  

Indian Rupee

     9.8  

Mexican Peso

     5.5  

All other currencies less than 5%

     25.6  
   

Total Investments

     100.0  

Liabilities less Other Assets

     (0.0
   

Net Assets

     100.0

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

   INVESTMENTS  

LEVEL 1

(000S)

 

LEVEL 2

(000S)

 

LEVEL 3

(000S)

 

TOTAL  

(000S)  

Common Stocks:

       

Brazil

  $ 10,974     $     $     $ 10,974  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

   INVESTMENTS  

LEVEL 1

(000S)

 

LEVEL 2

(000S)

 

LEVEL 3

(000S)

 

TOTAL  

(000S)  

China

  $ 7,972     $ 30,451       $—     $ 38,423  

Egypt

    1,299                   1,299  

India

    3,342       17,004             20,346  

Mexico

    11,559                   11,559  

Peru

    2,407                   2,407  

Singapore

    806                   806  

South Korea

    416       22,756             23,172  

Taiwan

    471       17,387             17,858  

United States

    3,495       772             4,267  

All Other Countries(1)

          32,313             32,313  
         

Total Common Stocks

    42,741       120,683             163,424  

Preferred Stocks:

       

Brazil

    2,677                   2,677  

South Korea

          535             535  
         

Total Preferred Stocks

    2,677       535             3,212  

Investment Companies

    5,735                   5,735  

Short-Term Investments

          985             985  
         

Total Investments

  $ 51,153     $ 122,203       $—     $ 173,356  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

       
         

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 74     $       $—     $ 74  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)

        

Australia – 1.0%

        

Allkem Ltd.*

     59,535      $ 477     

Bank of Queensland Ltd.

     51,557        225     

Beach Energy Ltd.

     194,685        184     

Charter Hall Group

     22,435        167     

CSR Ltd.

     54,598        174     

Elders Ltd.

     27,681        160     

Iluka Resources Ltd.

     62,966        450     

Incitec Pivot Ltd.

     123,931        260     

JB Hi-Fi Ltd.

     8,651        247     

OceanaGold Corp.

     157,726        391     

Region RE Ltd.

     114,910        181     

Rio Tinto PLC

     14,817        1,004     

Seven Group Holdings Ltd.

     18,022        279     

Super Retail Group Ltd.

     31,386        264     

Technology One Ltd.

     35,423        347     
       
                4,810       

Austria – 0.5%

        

ams-OSRAM A.G.*

     56,616        442     

Erste Group Bank A.G.

     33,442        1,106     

Mondi PLC

     43,516        690     
       
                2,238       

Belgium – 0.5%

        

Ageas S.A./N.V.

     18,960        820     

Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V.

     12,137        809     

Proximus S.A.DP

     54,994        532     
       
                2,161       

Brazil – 0.8%

        

Atacadao S.A.

     195,169        479     

Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo S.A.B.ESP*

     55,008        549     

MercadoLibre, Inc.*

     1,164        1,534     

Telefonica Brasil S.A.

     113,798        869     

Ultrapar Participacoes S.A.

     195,275        538     
       
                3,969       

Burkina Faso – 0.2%

        

Endeavour Mining PLC

     38,050        917       

Canada – 4.5%

        

Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A

     37,346        456     

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc.

     26,885        1,352     

ARC Resources Ltd.

     35,576        404     

ATS Corp.*

     11,139        466     

Barrick Gold Corp.

     62,303        1,157     

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust

     9,570        390     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

Canada – 4.5%   continued

        

Cameco Corp.

     18,720      $ 490     

Canadian National Railway Co.

     13,308        1,570     

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

     82,320        6,334     

Celestica, Inc.*

     31,141        402     

Descartes Systems Group (The), Inc.*

     4,127        333     

Dundee Precious Metals, Inc.

     50,055        365     

Element Fleet Management Corp.

     29,942        393     

Finning International, Inc.

     18,986        473     

Headwater Exploration, Inc.

     60,648        283     

Kinross Gold Corp.

     40,040        189     

Laurentian Bank of Canada

     7,008        165     

Nuvei Corp.*

     5,471        238     

NuVista Energy Ltd.*

     25,160        204     

Parex Resources, Inc.

     21,467        399     

Shopify, Inc., Class A*

     26,271        1,259     

Stella-Jones, Inc.

     8,760        336     

Thomson Reuters Corp.

     23,052        2,999     

TransAlta Corp.

     20,516        179     

Tricon Residential, Inc.

     25,907        201     

Vermilion Energy, Inc.

     10,447        136     

Whitecap Resources, Inc.

     45,420        351     
       
                21,524       

China – 0.8%

        

Baidu, Inc., Class A*

     8,879        168     

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd., Class H*

     664,000        489     

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     1,072,977        505     

Li Ning Co. Ltd.

     291,500        2,298     

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     11,300        552     
       
                4,012       

Denmark – 2.4%

        

Bavarian Nordic A/S*

     6,686        192     

DSV A/S

     19,123        3,691     

ISS A/S*

     11,583        236     

Jyske Bank A/S (Registered)*

     5,241        368     

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

     42,343        6,719     

Pandora A/S

     3,048        292     
       
                11,498       

Finland – 0.7%

        

Konecranes OYJ

     8,518        286     

Nokia OYJ

     234,483        1,153     

TietoEVRY OYJ

     10,493        329     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

Finland – 0.7% continued

        

Valmet OYJ

     14,602      $ 474     

Wartsila OYJ Abp

     90,653        857     
       
                3,099       

France – 9.6%

        

Accor S.A.*

     6,480        211     

Air Liquide S.A.

     6,474        1,085     

Alstom S.A.

     82,192        2,246     

Arkema S.A.

     3,952        391     

AXA S.A.

     122,064        3,732     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     34,449        2,060     

Carrefour S.A.

     107,924        2,182     

Cie de Saint-Gobain

     24,997        1,423     

Danone S.A.

     42,693        2,654     

Dassault Aviation S.A.

     1,920        380     

Dassault Systemes S.E.

     10,229        422     

Edenred

     3,372        200     

Eiffage S.A.

     4,685        507     

Elis S.A.

     21,157        405     

Engie S.A.

     121,448        1,921     

Ipsen S.A.

     1,946        215     

Kering S.A.

     2,933        1,914     

Klepierre S.A.

     18,037        409     

La Francaise des Jeux S.A.E.M.(2)

     4,597        192     

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.

     7,135        6,539     

Nexans S.A.

     2,779        277     

Nexity S.A.

     7,500        189     

Orange S.A.

     106,586        1,266     

Pernod Ricard S.A.

     14,839        3,362     

Renault S.A.*

     26,616        1,087     

Rexel S.A.*

     18,861        451     

Societe Generale S.A.

     44,833        1,012     

SOITEC*

     1,285        207     

Sopra Steria Group S.A.CA

     2,462        518     

SPIE S.A.

     13,818        401     

Technip Energies N.V.

     11,440        244     

Teleperformance

     7,803        1,885     

TotalEnergies S.E.

     55,921        3,299     

Valeo

     29,369        604     

Vallourec S.A.*

     26,450        334     

Vinci S.A.

     11,654        1,337     

Vivendi S.E.

     21,514        217     
       
                45,778       
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

Germany – 5.5%

        

AIXTRON S.E.

     12,944      $ 438     

Allianz S.E. (Registered)

     5,363        1,238     

Aurubis A.G.

     3,435        317     

Bayer A.G. (Registered)

     22,840        1,455     

Bechtle A.G.

     9,025        431     

CECONOMY A.G.*

     59,260        161     

Continental A.G.

     9,637        720     

CTS Eventim A.G. & Co. KGaA*

     4,371        272     

Daimler Truck Holding A.G.*

     43,527        1,470     

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank A.G.

     23,683        205     

Deutsche Telekom A.G. (Registered)

     80,817        1,958     

Encavis A.G.

     11,717        201     

Evonik Industries A.G.

     32,084        674     

Freenet A.G.

     13,233        344     

Fresenius S.E. & Co. KGaA

     40,443        1,090     

GEA Group A.G.

     8,837        402     

Gerresheimer A.G.

     5,179        512     

HeidelbergCement A.G.

     20,710        1,511     

HUGO BOSS A.G.

     5,411        388     

LANXESS A.G.

     1,971        81     

Mercedes-Benz Group A.G.

     9,833        755     

Rheinmetall A.G.

     1,328        395     

RTL Group S.A.

     11,404        562     

RWE A.G.

     33,163        1,426     

SAP S.E.

     45,219        5,688     

Siemens Healthineers A.G.(2)

     52,181        3,001     

TAG Immobilien A.G.

     28,205        195     

VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie A.G.

     2,920        137     

Vitesco Technologies Group A.G.*

     4,328        313     
       
                26,340       

Hong Kong – 1.7%

        

AIA Group Ltd.

     287,511        3,021     

China High Precision Automation Group Ltd.(3) *

     982,000            

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

     157,737        956     

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

     73,000        208     

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. ADR*

     19,248        245     

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

     643,000        250     

Prudential PLC

     188,809        2,582     

United Laboratories International Holdings (The) Ltd.

     254,000        176     

WH Group Ltd.(2)

     1,305,429        776     
       
                8,214       
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND    continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

India – 0.9%

        

HDFC Bank Ltd.

     42,300      $ 831     

ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR

     164,860        3,558     
       
                4,389       

Indonesia – 0.2%

        

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

     1,076,740        740       

Ireland – 1.1%

        

AIB Group PLC

     179,248        721     

AIB Group PLC (Tradegate Exchange)

     338        1     

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

     65,434        662     

Bank of Ireland Group PLC (London Stock Exchange)

     88,261        898     

Dalata Hotel Group PLC*

     59,311        270     

Glanbia PLC

     24,636        357     

Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR*

     26,306        2,480     
       
                5,389       

Israel – 0.2%

        

Perion Network Ltd.*

     18,589        736       

Italy – 4.3%

        

Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.

     56,380        1,125     

Banco BPM S.p.A.

     87,828        344     

BPER Banca

     262,484        649     

Buzzi Unicem S.p.A.

     14,030        341     

Coca-Cola HBC A.G. - CDI*

     15,280        418     

Enel S.p.A.

     500,471        3,057     

Eni S.p.A.

     136,147        1,907     

Ferrari N.V.

     20,501        5,552     

Iren S.p.A.

     113,455        218     

Leonardo S.p.A.

     20,984        247     

Reply S.p.A.

     3,206        404     

Saras S.p.A.*

     127,122        198     

UniCredit S.p.A.

     324,443        6,145     
       
                20,605       

Japan – 12.1%

        

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

     30,893        396     

Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.

     63,839        614     

Amada Co. Ltd.

     55,220        518     

Asics Corp.

     8,100        230     

BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.

     6,100        253     

Benesse Holdings, Inc.

     2,297        34     

CKD Corp.

     15,600        254     

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

     16,400        209     

Daido Steel Co. Ltd.

     8,700        343     

Daihen Corp.

     7,600        255     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

Japan – 12.1% continued

        

Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.

     57,469      $ 1,056     

DeNA Co. Ltd.

     29,300        400     

Ebara Corp.

     6,200        288     

Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd.

     15,000        177     

Eisai Co. Ltd.

     5,956        339     

FANUC Corp.

     81,500        2,939     

Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.

     19,470        176     

Fuji Soft, Inc.

     4,600        267     

Fujikura Ltd.

     41,000        291     

FULLCAST Holdings Co. Ltd.

     10,500        192     

Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd.

     3,100        211     

Goldwin, Inc.

     2,600        248     

H.U. Group Holdings, Inc.

     12,800        257     

Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.

     36,120        409     

Hino Motors Ltd.*

     110,494        463     

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

     66,071        1,758     

INFRONEER Holdings, Inc.

     34,200        264     

Inpex Corp.

     71,808        764     

Internet Initiative Japan, Inc.

     28,800        600     

Invincible Investment Corp.

     595        250     

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

     75,504        904     

J Front Retailing Co. Ltd.

     29,700        296     

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.

     31,743        619     

Jeol Ltd.

     6,400        207     

JGC Holdings Corp.

     57,470        713     

Kaneka Corp.

     11,500        300     

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

     84        194     

Keyence Corp.

     8,620        4,226     

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

     67,973        1,076     

Komeri Co. Ltd.

     9,400        194     

Konica Minolta, Inc.

     66,000        284     

Lasertec Corp.

     15,500        2,748     

Makita Corp.

     37,317        928     

Mebuki Financial Group, Inc.

     98,700        242     

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

     70,440        841     

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

     239,514        1,537     

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

     4,700        169     

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

     36,225        1,125     

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     36,100        2,204     

NET One Systems Co. Ltd.

     8,600        206     

Nextage Co. Ltd.

     9,400        196     

Nichicon Corp.

     24,300        254     

Nikon Corp.

     60,916        624     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

Japan – 12.1%   continued

        

Nippon Accommodations Fund, Inc.

     46      $ 207     

Nippon Television Holdings, Inc.

     36,372        314     

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

     268,398        1,021     

Nissui Corp.

     48,000        197     

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

     80,583        311     

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     41,178        859     

Organo Corp.

     8,800        240     

Rengo Co. Ltd.

     53,400        346     

Resona Holdings, Inc.

     197,407        954     

Resorttrust, Inc.

     17,000        271     

Round One Corp.

     49,900        193     

Sankyo Co. Ltd.

     7,400        309     

Sankyu, Inc.

     6,800        252     

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

     26,200        281     

Shimamura Co. Ltd.

     3,000        305     

Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd.

     14,700        457     

Stanley Electric Co. Ltd.

     33,409        742     

Starts Corp., Inc.

     9,200        177     

Subaru Corp.

     50,932        815     

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.

     3,400        133     

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

     80,593        1,035     

Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd.

     10,500        208     

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

     23,983        588     

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

     26,600        1,067     

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

     36,107        1,237     

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

     46,031        417     

Suzuken Co. Ltd.

     9,900        250     

T&D Holdings, Inc.

     117,691        1,462     

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

     23,711        446     

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     84,972        2,791     

Takeuchi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     11,200        249     

TechnoPro Holdings, Inc.

     10,800        299     

THK Co. Ltd.

     31,916        739     

Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.

     22,500        215     

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

     6,000        734     

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

     4,300        250     

Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.

     6,200        240     

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

     20,300        248     

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

     5,300        222     

Toyo Tire Corp.

     20,600        241     

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

     8,527        570     

Visional, Inc.*

     2,600        146     

YA-MAN Ltd.

     20,500        185     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

Japan – 12.1%   continued

        

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

     62,530      $ 1,073     

Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.

     5,700        215     
       
                58,053       

Macau – 0.1%

        

Sands China Ltd.*

     108,400        378       

Malaysia – 0.1%

        

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd.

     460,271        554       

Mexico – 0.1%

        

Fresnillo PLC

     49,912        459       

Netherlands – 5.9%

        

Aalberts N.V.

     4,558        215     

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. - C.V.A.

     86,204        1,369     

Adyen N.V.(2) *

     2,255        3,576     

Akzo Nobel N.V.

     27,378        2,137     

ASM International N.V.

     9,220        3,744     

ASML Holding N.V.

     2,790        1,906     

ASML Holding N.V. (Registered)

     5,917        4,028     

ASR Nederland N.V.

     10,350        413     

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.

     3,614        316     

Fugro N.V.*

     22,589        286     

ING Groep N.V.

     260,153        3,095     

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

     160,332        2,927     

OCI N.V.

     8,789        298     

Pharming Group N.V.*

     183,285        244     

Shell PLC

     126,431        3,621     

VEON Ltd. ADR*

     6,908        122     
       
                28,297       

Nigeria – 0.0%

        

Airtel Africa PLC

     54,977        72       

Norway – 0.0%

        

Norsk Hydro ASA

     22,642        169       

Peru – 0.0%

        

Credicorp Ltd.

     1,439        191       

Russia – 0.0%

        

Gazprom PJSC ADR(3) *

     54,380            

LUKOIL PJSC ADR(3) *

     4,766            

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR(3) (4) *

     64,508            

Sberbank of Russia PJSC(3) (5) *

     186,456            
       
                      

Singapore – 0.3%

        

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust

     225,600        223     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND    continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

Singapore – 0.3%   continued

        

Sembcorp Industries Ltd.

     180,500      $ 596     

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

     33,300        747     
       
                1,566       

South Africa – 0.3%

        

Anglo American PLC

     27,615        914     

MTN Group Ltd.

     19,961        143     

Old Mutual Ltd.

     613,833        407     
       
                1,464       

South Korea – 2.7%

        

Coway Co. Ltd.

     12,615        510     

Daeduck Electronics Co. Ltd./New

     12,767        235     

Dentium Co. Ltd.

     3,808        411     

Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd.

     17,551        472     

HK inno N Corp.

     7,393        195     

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

     5,837        974     

JYP Entertainment Corp.

     6,131        366     

KB Financial Group, Inc.

     35,056        1,288     

KT Corp. ADR

     80,883        917     

LEENO Industrial, Inc.

     1,862        207     

LG Innotek Co. Ltd.

     1,216        255     

Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd.

     1,944        247     

Medytox, Inc.

     1,426        243     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     69,922        3,467     

Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.*

     18,491        453     

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

     44,239        1,205     

SK Hynix, Inc.

     21,037        1,451     

Youngone Corp.

     5,955        210     
       
                13,106       

Spain – 2.0%

        

Acerinox S.A.

     29,198        301     

Aena S.M.E. S.A.*

     10,210        1,653     

Amadeus IT Group S.A.*

     53,219        3,563     

Applus Services S.A.

     25,367        198     

Bankinter S.A.

     70,700        401     

CaixaBank S.A.

     113,693        443     

Cia de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings S.A.

     10,680        267     

Corp. ACCIONA Energias Renovables S.A.

     6,231        242     

Iberdrola S.A.

     78,866        982     

Industria de Diseno Textil S.A.

     40,109        1,347     

Merlin Properties Socimi S.A.

     31,687        278     
       
                9,675       
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

Sweden – 3.0%

        

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

     168,500      $ 2,136     

Avanza Bank Holding AB

     11,285        266     

Evolution AB

     59,364        7,965     

Hexatronic Group AB

     15,611        178     

Loomis AB

     5,952        204     

SKF AB, Class B

     68,916        1,360     

Storskogen Group AB, Class B

     210,398        175     

Swedbank AB, Class A

     40,348        662     

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

     157,025        922     

Trelleborg AB, Class B

     11,840        337     

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

     31,540        242     
       
                14,447       

Switzerland – 4.4%

        

Adecco Group A.G. (Registered)

     31,569        1,149     

Baloise Holding A.G. (Registered)

     1,238        193     

Bucher Industries A.G. (Registered)

     929        434     

Cie Financiere Richemont S.A., Class A (Registered)

     3,150        505     

Flughafen Zurich A.G. (Registered)*

     575        105     

Galenica A.G.

     5,116        433     

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

     6,668        457     

Lonza Group A.G. (Registered)

     3,761        2,262     

Novartis A.G. (Registered)

     46,442        4,264     

PSP Swiss Property A.G. (Registered)

     4,057        461     

Siegfried Holding A.G. (Registered)*

     388        286     

Sika A.G. (Registered)

     15,358        4,311     

Sulzer A.G. (Registered)

     3,687        312     

Swatch Group (The) A.G. (Bearer)

     3,439        1,182     

Swissquote Group Holding S.A. (Registered)

     1,916        376     

Tecan Group A.G. (Registered)

     728        319     

UBS Group A.G. (Registered)

     136,930        2,891     

Zurich Insurance Group A.G.

     1,914        916     
       
                20,856       

Taiwan – 0.3%

        

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

     101,388        633     

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

     194,941        669     
       
                1,302       

Thailand – 0.2%

        

Kasikornbank PCL (Registered)

     62,838        244     

Kasikornbank PCL NVDR

     186,617        726     
       
                970       

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

United Kingdom – 10.5%

        

4imprint Group PLC

     4,951      $ 295     

Abcam PLC ADR*

     19,733        266     

AstraZeneca PLC

     44,226        6,139     

Babcock International Group PLC*

     110,691        409     

BAE Systems PLC

     201,048        2,437     

Balfour Beatty PLC

     62,480        287     

Barclays PLC

     1,131,755        2,043     

Beazley PLC

     27,592        203     

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

     13,493        700     

BP PLC

     528,170        3,344     

British American Tobacco PLC

     18,433        646     

British Land (The) Co. PLC

     93,346        448     

BT Group PLC

     450,418        810     

Bunzl PLC

     35,214        1,331     

Compass Group PLC

     75,211        1,891     

Computacenter PLC

     14,008        371     

CVS Group PLC

     12,504        287     

Diageo PLC

     21,636        966     

Drax Group PLC

     29,351        220     

Dunelm Group PLC

     13,352        183     

easyJet PLC*

     156,762        1,007     

Harbour Energy PLC

     54,734        186     

Hays PLC

     124,054        171     

IG Group Holdings PLC

     32,173        278     

IMI PLC

     12,345        234     

Inchcape PLC

     36,079        346     

J Sainsbury PLC

     193,068        665     

Kingfisher PLC

     140,413        454     

Land Securities Group PLC

     64,118        493     

LondonMetric Property PLC

     102,132        222     

Man Group PLC/Jersey

     92,387        269     

Marks & Spencer Group PLC*

     220,229        455     

Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC

     44,484        137     

OSB Group PLC

     64,190        383     

Playtech PLC*

     34,426        224     

QinetiQ Group PLC

     54,721        219     

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

     35,376        2,688     

RELX PLC

     29,978        970     

RELX PLC (London Stock Exchange)

     29,973        971     

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC*

     2,593,781        4,790     

RS GROUP PLC

     26,558        300     

Safestore Holdings PLC

     31,378        368     

Sage Group (The) PLC

     329,950        3,161     

Savills PLC

     16,105        197     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS – 92.2% (1)   continued

 

  

United Kingdom – 10.5% continued

        

Serco Group PLC

     175,338      $ 332     

Spectris PLC

     5,593        253     

Standard Chartered PLC

     212,318        1,615     

Tate & Lyle PLC

     24,265        235     

Unilever PLC

     67,682        3,506     

Virgin Money UK PLC

     108,273        196     

WPP PLC

     126,143        1,497     
       
                50,098       

United States – 15.3%

        

Accenture PLC, Class A

     13,781        3,939     

Aon PLC, Class A

     26,665        8,407     

Arch Capital Group Ltd.*

     41,920        2,845     

Atlassian Corp., Class A*

     9,946        1,702     

BRP, Inc.

     6,774        530     

CSL Ltd.

     26,249        5,065     

EPAM Systems, Inc.*

     3,212        960     

Experian PLC

     126,206        4,154     

Ferguson PLC

     19,850        2,619     

Globant S.A.*

     4,530        743     

GSK PLC

     178,854        3,190     

Holcim A.G.*

     19,378        1,250     

ICON PLC*

     37,835        8,081     

IMAX Corp.*

     10,994        211     

Inmode Ltd.*

     8,841        283     

International Game Technology PLC

     12,834        344     

Linde PLC

     7,911        2,812     

Medtronic PLC

     24,644        1,987     

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*

     2,054        3,143     

Nestle S.A. (Registered)

     32,965        4,024     

ResMed, Inc.

     11,175        2,447     

Roche Holding A.G. (Genusschein)

     8,259        2,364     

Sanofi

     14,337        1,561     

Schneider Electric S.E.

     28,199        4,714     

Signify N.V.

     9,830        328     

STERIS PLC

     17,293        3,308     

Waste Connections, Inc.

     18,010        2,505     
       
                73,516       

Total Common Stocks

                      

(Cost $353,280)

        441,592     
                

PREFERRED STOCKS – 0.5% (1)

        

Brazil – 0.3%

        

Banco Bradesco S.A. ADR*

     601,340        1,575       
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND    continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

  

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

PREFERRED STOCKS – 0.5% (1)    continued

 

  

Germany – 0.2%

        

Henkel A.G. & Co. KGaA,
2.57%(6)

     11,973        $936           

Total Preferred Stocks

                          

(Cost $2,530)

        2,511     
                    

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 5.9%

 

     

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

     1,791        120     

iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

     58,500        2,853     

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

     54,438        3,893     

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(7) (8)

     19,399,445        19,399     

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

     38,713        1,749     
     

Total Investment Companies

 

                 

(Cost $27,515)

        28,014     
                    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.9%

 

     

U.S. Treasury Bill, 4.46%, 5/11/23(9) (10)

     $4,460        $4,438     
     

Total Short-Term Investments

 

                 

(Cost $4,438)

        4,438     
                    
     

Total Investments – 99.5%

 

                 

(Cost $387,763)

        476,555     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.5%

 

     2,623     
       

Net Assets – 100.0%

        $479,178     

 

(1) 

Adjustment factors were provided by an independent evaluation service to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

 

(2) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(3) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

(4) 

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of these restricted illiquid securities amounted to $0 or 0.0% of net assets. Additional information on these restricted illiquid securities is as follows:

 

  SECURITY    ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE
     COST      
(000S)      
 

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR

     1/28/22-2/11/22        $498  

 

(5) 

Restricted security.

 

(6) 

Current yield is disclosed. Dividends are calculated based on a percentage of the issuer’s net income.

(7) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(8) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(9) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

(10) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

 

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

CDI – CREST Depository Interest

EAFE – Europe, Australasia and the Far East

ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund

FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange

MSCI – Morgan Stanley Capital International

NVDR – Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

 

NUMBER OF

CONTRACTS

 

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

CONTRACT

POSITION

 

CONTRACT

EXP.

 

VALUE AND  

UNREALIZED  

APPRECIATION  
(DEPRECIATION)  

(000S)(1)   

MSCI EAFE Index (United States Dollar)

  117   $12,265   Long   6/23   $320
                           

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

  CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY    % OF NET
ASSETS
 

Euro

     29.1

United States Dollar

     20.9  

British Pound

     14.5  

Japanese Yen

     12.1  

Swiss Franc

     6.0  

All other currencies less than 5%

     16.9  
   

Total Investments

     99.5  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     0.5  
   

Net Assets

     100.0

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices). The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

   INVESTMENTS  

LEVEL 1

(000S)

 

LEVEL 2

(000S)

 

LEVEL 3

(000S)

 

TOTAL  

(000S)  

Common Stocks:

       

Australia

    $391       $4,419       $—       $4,810       

Brazil

    3,969                   3,969  

Burkina Faso

    917                   917  

Canada

    21,524                   21,524  

Hong Kong

    245       7,969             8,214  

India

    3,558       831             4,389  

Ireland

    2,481       2,908             5,389  

Israel

    736                   736  

Netherlands

    4,150       24,147             28,297  

Peru

    191                   191  

South Korea

    917       12,189             13,106  

United Kingdom

    266       49,832             50,098  

United States

    44,247       29,269             73,516  

All Other Countries(1)

          226,436             226,436  
         

Total Common Stocks

    83,592       358,000             441,592  

Preferred Stocks:

       

Brazil

    1,575                   1,575  

Germany

          936             936  
         

Total Preferred Stocks

    1,575       936             2,511  

Investment Companies

    28,014                   28,014  

Short-Term Investments

          4,438             4,438  
         

Total Investments

    $113,181       $363,374       $—       $476,555  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

       
         

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

    $320       $—       $—       $320  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

  

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)

        

Australia – 0.1%

        

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.

     91,418        $2,215       

Brazil – 3.5%

        

Ambev S.A.*

     1,043,960        2,960     

Atacadao S.A.

     131,600        323     

B3 S.A. - Brasil Bolsa Balcao

     1,335,595        2,722     

Banco Bradesco S.A.*

     350,877        821     

Banco BTG Pactual S.A*

     253,600        981     

Banco do Brasil S.A.

     187,544        1,448     

Banco Santander Brasil S.A.

     79,636        422     

BB Seguridade Participacoes S.A.

     150,201        963     

CCR S.A.

     258,400        648     

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A.

     270,800        1,776     

Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo S.A.B.ESP*

     75,871        757     

Cia Siderurgica Nacional S.A.

     139,590        425     

Cosan S.A.

     270,788        808     

CPFL Energia S.A.

     49,600        310     

Energisa S/A

     42,000        334     

Eneva S.A.*

     196,900        407     

Engie Brasil Energia S.A.

     44,747        354     

Equatorial Energia S.A.

     225,670        1,200     

Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos S.A.*

     1,024,784        532     

Hypera S.A.*

     89,258        667     

Klabin S.A.

     173,241        619     

Localiza Rent a Car S.A.

     165,217        1,736     

Lojas Renner S.A.*

     220,046        721     

Magazine Luiza S.A.*

     670,100        438     

Natura & Co. Holding S.A.

     199,301        519     

Petro Rio S.A.*

     156,000        961     

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.

     822,834        4,309     

Raia Drogasil S.A.

     240,792        1,159     

Rede D’Or Sao Luiz S.A.*

     123,500        520     

Rumo S.A.

     289,194        1,075     

Sendas Distribuidora S/A

     267,000        818     

Suzano S.A.

     164,285        1,351     

Telefonica Brasil S.A.

     112,473        859     

TIM S.A.*

     191,795        475     

TOTVS S.A.*

     112,755        625     

Ultrapar Participacoes S.A.

     162,848        449     

Vale S.A.

     842,413        13,313     

Vibra Energia S.A.

     259,800        745     

WEG S.A.

     368,548        2,945     
       
                52,495       
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

  

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

  

Cayman Islands – 0.0%

        

China Huishan Dairy Holdings Co.
Ltd.(2) *

     1,922,380        $—       

Chile – 0.4%

        

Banco de Chile

     10,133,353        984     

Banco de Credito e Inversiones S.A.

     12,619        370     

Banco Santander Chile

     14,020,156        622     

Cencosud S.A.

     316,529        612     

Cia Cervecerias Unidas S.A.

     28,500        219     

Cia Sud Americana de Vapores S.A.

     3,271,831        325     

Empresas CMPC S.A.

     239,852        401     

Empresas Copec S.A.

     83,005        586     

Enel Americas S.A.

     4,571,972        602     

Enel Chile S.A.

     6,038,163        329     

Falabella S.A.

     158,562        365     
       
                5,415       

China – 31.0%

        

360 DigiTech, Inc. ADR

     26,488        514     

360 Security Technology, Inc., Class A

     113,900        289     

37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     24,100        100     

3peak, Inc., Class A

     1,475        52     

3SBio, Inc.

     326,500        325     

AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.*

     152,500        374     

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment, Inc. China, Class A*

     7,398        159     

AECC Aero-Engine Control Co. Ltd., Class A

     19,700        70     

AECC Aviation Power Co. Ltd., Class A

     34,100        215     

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class A

     1,162,300        527     

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class H

     6,456,367        2,393     

Aier Eye Hospital Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     91,671        416     

Air China Ltd., Class A*

     120,500        188     

Air China Ltd., Class H*

     406,705        365     

Airtac International Group

     30,765        1,208     

Akeso, Inc.*

     102,000        524     

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.*

     3,261,680        41,481     

Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd.*

     1,044,000        757     

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., Class A

     145,900        118     

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., Class H

     907,435        458     

Amlogic Shanghai Co. Ltd., Class A*

     6,175        76     

Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Class A

     9,100        55     

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

     47,700        197     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H

     278,075        $967     

Anhui Gujing Distillery Co. Ltd., Class A

     5,300        229     

Anhui Gujing Distillery Co. Ltd., Class B

     24,500        438     

Anhui Honglu Steel Construction Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     10,280        50     

Anhui Kouzi Distillery Co. Ltd., Class A

     9,600        98     

Anhui Yingjia Distillery Co. Ltd., Class A

     9,500        92     

Anjoy Foods Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,100        98     

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.

     267,432        3,890     

Apeloa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     9,400        29     

Asia - Potash International Investment Guangzhou Co. Ltd., Class A*

     11,600        46     

Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,340        85     

Autobio Diagnostics Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,000        71     

Autohome, Inc. ADR

     16,023        536     

Avary Holding Shenzhen Co. Ltd., Class A

     23,000        104     

AVIC Industry-Finance Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

     127,300        76     

AviChina Industry & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

     558,313        292     

AVICOPTER PLC, Class A

     9,300        57     

Baidu, Inc., Class A*

     485,882        9,212     

Bank of Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

     267,900        172     

Bank of Changsha Co. Ltd., Class A

     50,200        58     

Bank of Chengdu Co. Ltd., Class A

     35,500        70     

Bank of China Ltd., Class A

     427,900        210     

Bank of China Ltd., Class H

     17,504,652        6,700     

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class A

     544,600        406     

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class H

     1,926,117        1,209     

Bank of Hangzhou Co. Ltd., Class A

     81,220        138     

Bank of Jiangsu Co. Ltd., Class A

     202,344        207     

Bank of Nanjing Co. Ltd., Class A

     129,396        169     

Bank of Ningbo Co. Ltd., Class A

     85,950        343     

Bank of Shanghai Co. Ltd., Class A

     168,471        147     

Bank of Suzhou Co. Ltd., Class A

     26,200        27     

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

     294,496        267     

BBMG Corp., Class A

     139,100        50     

BeiGene Ltd.*

     135,834        2,245     

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd., Class H*

     392,000        289     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A*

     40,700        $46     

Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,500        55     

Beijing Enlight Media Co. Ltd., Class A

     44,100        57     

Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd.

     107,271        387     

Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd.

     833,886        209     

Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Inc., Class A

     5,789        399     

Beijing New Building Materials PLC, Class A

     20,100        79     

Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     13,600        51     

Beijing Tongrentang Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,800        143     

Beijing United Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     5,655        68     

Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,970        135     

Beijing Yanjing Brewery Co. Ltd., Class A

     47,400        97     

Beijing Yuanliu Hongyuan Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,400        27     

Bethel Automotive Safety Systems Co. Ltd., Class A

     5,800        60     

Betta Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,800        58     

BGI Genomics Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,400        74     

Bilibili, Inc., Class Z*

     41,811        982     

Bloomage Biotechnology Corp. Ltd., Class A

     4,950        82     

BOC Aviation Ltd.

     44,800        346     

BOC International China Co. Ltd., Class A

     28,600        45     

BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     538,400        349     

Bosideng International Holdings Ltd.

     698,000        391     

BTG Hotels Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     18,600        63     

BYD Co. Ltd., Class A

     24,000        900     

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

     181,699        5,339     

BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd.

     150,500        470     

By-health Co. Ltd., Class A

     24,200        75     

C&D International Investment Group Ltd.

     136,000        445     

Caitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     91,810        101     

Canmax Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,800        66     

CECEP Solar Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

     45,600        45     

CECEP Wind-Power Corp., Class A

     100,620        57     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

CETC Cyberspace Security Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     12,900        $73     

CGN Power Co. Ltd., Class H

     2,311,000        554     

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Inc., Class A

     5,100        122     

Changjiang Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     97,000        79     

Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,200        73     

Chaozhou Three-Circle Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     27,200        119     

Chengtun Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     38,900        32     

Chengxin Lithium Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,300        42     

China Baoan Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     38,400        64     

China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd., Class H

     1,881,000        238     

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd., Class H

     1,953,286        984     

China Coal Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

     440,000        334     

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd., Class H

     523,035        258     

China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd.

     348,000        605     

China Construction Bank Corp., Class A

     102,900        89     

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

     21,189,693        13,707     

China CSSC Holdings Ltd., Class A

     57,000        195     

China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd., Class A*

     145,900        109     

China Energy Engineering Corp. Ltd., Class A

     430,300        151     

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

     562,500        246     

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

     715,000        217     

China Everbright Environment Group Ltd.

     782,629        337     

China Evergrande Group(2) *

     1,126,411        2     

China Feihe Ltd.

     835,000        632     

China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     66,700        97     

China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

     766,500        387     

China Gas Holdings Ltd.

     661,095        935     

China Great Wall Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     36,100        44     

China Greatwall Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     30,000        54     

China Hongqiao Group Ltd.

     497,500        479     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

China International Capital Corp. Ltd., Class A

     15,200        $86     

China International Capital Corp. Ltd., Class H

     326,000        658     

China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd.

     1,199,791        235     

China Jushi Co. Ltd., Class A

     51,222        109     

China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd.

     232,000        208     

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

     35,600        173     

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

     1,648,544        2,715     

China Literature Ltd.*

     87,400        447     

China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H

     733,473        840     

China Medical System Holdings Ltd.

     289,000        458     

China Meheco Co. Ltd., Class A

     22,960        46     

China Meidong Auto Holdings Ltd.

     150,000        325     

China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.*

     695,870        2,854     

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

     268,179        1,334     

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

     862,933        4,397     

China Merchants Energy Shipping Co. Ltd., Class A

     111,600        114     

China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd.

     293,907        452     

China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     108,810        219     

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

     94,300        187     

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class A

     498,440        251     

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class H

     1,360,154        466     

China National Building Material Co. Ltd., Class H

     860,000        705     

China National Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd., Class A

     73,800        100     

China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., Class A

     233,298        217     

China National Software & Service Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,000        80     

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co. Ltd., Class A

     46,900        179     

China Oilfield Services Ltd., Class H

     404,757        415     

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

     834,195        2,020     

China Overseas Property Holdings Ltd.

     280,000        344     

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     95,800        361     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NUMBER

OF SHARES

    

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     575,537        $1,538     

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class A

     440,800        361     

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H

     5,588,628        3,293     

China Power International Development Ltd.

     1,155,000        458     

China Railway Group Ltd., Class A

     257,500        259     

China Railway Group Ltd., Class H

     899,827        552     

China Railway Signal &

        

Communication Corp. Ltd., Class A

     110,341        87     

China Rare Earth Resources And

        

Technology Co. Ltd., Class A*

     14,300        70     

China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd.

     354,948        2,858     

China Resources Cement Holdings Ltd.

     518,000        255     

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

     205,658        760     

China Resources Land Ltd.

     707,432        3,242     

China Resources Microelectronics Ltd., Class A

     12,584        111     

China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd.

     151,600        798     

China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

     318,000        253     

China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

     423,735        900     

China Resources Sanjiu Medical &

        

Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     15,200        127     

China Ruyi Holdings Ltd.*

     1,172,000        308     

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

     90,700        372     

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

     736,136        2,322     

China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., Class A*

     149,900        172     

China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., Class H*

     390,530        280     

China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd., Class A

     549,480        465     

China State Construction International Holdings Ltd.

     451,600        510     

China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. Ltd.

     305,304        326     

China Three Gorges Renewables Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     375,300        300     

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class A

     25,200        677     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class H*

     14,900        $367     

China Tower Corp. Ltd., Class H

     9,802,000        1,186     

China Traditional Chinese Medicine

        

Holdings Co. Ltd.

     594,000        310     

China United Network Communications Ltd., Class A

     425,200        336     

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class A

     136,800        304     

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class H

     461,072        728     

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd., Class A

     295,600        915     

China Zhenhua Group Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     5,900        77     

China Zheshang Bank Co. Ltd., Class A*

     194,100        81     

Chinasoft International Ltd.*

     590,000        371     

Chongqing Brewery Co. Ltd., Class A

     5,300        97     

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd., Class A

     108,268        189     

Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,500        28     

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

     136,800        73     

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

     19,300        231     

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

     442,400        874     

CITIC Ltd.

     1,284,803        1,507     

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     165,945        497     

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

     465,400        997     

CMOC Group Ltd., Class A

     236,400        207     

CMOC Group Ltd., Class H

     798,000        486     

CNGR Advanced Material Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,502        79     

CNNC Hua Yuan Titanium Dioxide Co. Ltd., Class A

     44,225        42     

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     32,300        1,924     

COSCO SHIPPING Development Co. Ltd., Class A

     118,200        43     

COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Co. Ltd., Class A*

     35,700        71     

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

     180,380        290     

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class H

     693,650        782     

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd.

     397,886        266     

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.

     2,740,886        765     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Country Garden Services Holdings Co. Ltd.

     479,000        $836     

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class A

     360,100        321     

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class H

     904,000        493     

CSC Financial Co. Ltd., Class A

     53,600        201     

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

     1,955,360        1,921     

Daan Gene Co. Ltd., Class A

     24,160        57     

Dajin Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

     10,500        54     

Dali Foods Group Co. Ltd.

     474,000        197     

Daqin Railway Co. Ltd., Class A

     194,400        203     

Daqo New Energy Corp. ADR*

     12,747        597     

DaShenLin Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     14,244        78     

Datang International Power Generation Co. Ltd., Class A*

     57,100        25     

DHC Software Co. Ltd., Class A

     58,000        70     

Do-Fluoride New Materials Co. Ltd., Class A

     11,200        54     

Dong-E-E-Jiao Co. Ltd., Class A

     11,200        86     

Dongfang Electric Corp. Ltd., Class A

     31,200        86     

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     599,169        282     

Dongxing Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     59,000        72     

Dongyue Group Ltd.

     318,000        330     

East Buy Holding Ltd.*

     86,000        369     

East Money Information Co. Ltd., Class A

     173,020        507     

Ecovacs Robotics Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,100        98     

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

     173,579        2,371     

ENN Natural Gas Co. Ltd., Class A

     31,600        96     

Eve Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

     27,196        277     

Everbright Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     44,198        98     

Fangda Carbon New Material Co. Ltd., Class A*

     55,582        52     

Far East Horizon Ltd.

     319,000        288     

FAW Jiefang Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     48,500        59     

First Capital Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     72,300        63     

Flat Glass Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     23,600        118     

Flat Glass Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     88,000        251     

Focus Media Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     172,400        173     

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A

     49,965        556     

Fosun International Ltd.

     528,865        386     

Foxconn Industrial Internet Co. Ltd., Class A

     153,600        384     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Fujian Sunner Development Co. Ltd., Class A

     20,900        $75     

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     24,792        126     

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     136,800        594     

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     22,940        223     

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     78,720        491     

Gaona Aero Material Co. Ltd., Class A

     9,300        51     

G-bits Network Technology Xiamen Co. Ltd., Class A

     1,300        90     

GCL Technology Holdings Ltd.*

     4,451,000        1,158     

GD Power Development Co. Ltd., Class A*

     242,200        134     

GDS Holdings Ltd., Class A*

     186,380        439     

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.

     1,321,641        1,701     

GEM Co. Ltd., Class A

     79,200        86     

Gemdale Corp., Class A

     56,900        70     

Genscript Biotech Corp.*

     256,000        545     

GF Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     77,893        180     

GF Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

     250,000        353     

GigaDevice Semiconductor, Inc., Class A

     8,880        159     

Ginlong Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A*

     4,450        87     

GoerTek, Inc., Class A

     41,300        129     

GoodWe Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

     1,424        60     

Gotion High-tech Co. Ltd., Class A

     24,200        105     

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class A

     34,400        140     

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class H

     655,296        816     

Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, Class A

     39,100        209     

Greentown China Holdings Ltd.

     192,000        250     

Greentown Service Group Co. Ltd.

     306,000        192     

GRG Banking Equipment Co. Ltd., Class A

     45,800        82     

Guangdong Haid Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     22,400        190     

Guangdong HEC Technology Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

     48,500        63     

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

     628,514        644     

Guangdong Kinlong Hardware Products Co. Ltd., Class A

     3,400        40     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Guanghui Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

     80,900        $109     

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     68,100        111     

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     649,664        412     

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

     22,600        109     

Guangzhou Great Power Energy &

        

Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,300        52     

Guangzhou Haige Communications Group, Inc. Co., Class A

     40,500        62     

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,000        90     

Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,200        89     

Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     22,180        136     

Guangzhou Yuexiu Capital Holdings

        

Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     37,347        36     

Guolian Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     44,000        68     

Guosen Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     99,200        135     

Guotai Junan Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     109,900        230     

Guoyuan Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     39,160        39     

H World Group Ltd. ADR

     42,560        2,085     

Haidilao International Holding Ltd.*

     238,000        639     

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class A

     89,297        294     

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class H

     502,400        1,576     

Haitian International Holdings Ltd.

     137,000        356     

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     145,700        187     

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

     627,233        393     

Hangzhou Binjiang Real Estate Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     40,800        54     

Hangzhou Chang Chuan Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,600        61     

Hangzhou First Applied Material Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,684        151     

Hangzhou Lion Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

     10,000        80     

Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     11,900        58     

Hangzhou Robam Appliances Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,600        31     

Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,200        93     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,500        $91     

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class H

     25,700        242     

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.

     252,000        440     

Heilongjiang Agriculture Co. Ltd., Class A

     30,600        60     

Henan Shenhuo Coal & Power Co. Ltd., Class A

     34,200        89     

Henan Shuanghui Investment &

        

Development Co. Ltd., Class A

     48,100        182     

Hengan International Group Co. Ltd.

     136,398        630     

Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co. Ltd., Class A

     23,700        71     

Hengli Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     71,260        168     

Hengtong Optic-electric Co. Ltd., Class A

     37,800        83     

Hengyi Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     57,330        68     

Hesteel Co. Ltd., Class A

     142,400        48     

Hithink RoyalFlush Information Network Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,100        181     

Hongfa Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,880        14     

Hoshine Silicon Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

     10,900        132     

Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd.*

     125,000        558     

Huadian Power International Corp. Ltd., Class A

     84,100        71     

Huadong Medicine Co. Ltd., Class A

     22,720        154     

Huafon Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     83,600        91     

Huaibei Mining Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

     38,100        75     

Hualan Biological Engineering, Inc., Class A

     26,070        83     

Huaneng Power International, Inc., Class A*

     98,100        122     

Huaneng Power International, Inc., Class H*

     886,501        467     

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     107,400        199     

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

     331,200        379     

Huaxi Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     44,400        53     

Huaxia Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

     156,390        123     

Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

     10,700        24     

Huayu Automotive Systems Co. Ltd., Class A

     42,200        103     

Hubei Feilihua Quartz Glass Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,400        54     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Hubei Jumpcan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     13,900        $58     

Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     10,600        47     

Huizhou Desay Sv Automotive Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,900        127     

Humanwell Healthcare Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     22,400        87     

Hunan Changyuan Lico Co. Ltd., Class A

     27,015        59     

Hunan Valin Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

     105,500        86     

Hundsun Technologies, Inc., Class A

     23,646        184     

Hygeia Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd.*

     72,400        518     

Iflytek Co. Ltd., Class A

     31,400        293     

Imeik Technology Development Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,900        237     

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class A

     852,800        554     

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

     12,431,023        6,618     

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

     271,000        668     

Industrial Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     126,400        113     

Ingenic Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,200        55     

Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union Co. Ltd., Class A

     580,400        160     

Inner Mongolia Dian Tou Energy Corp. Ltd., Class A

     29,200        57     

Inner Mongolia ERDOS Resources Co. Ltd., Class A

     18,200        41     

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy & Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     130,200        86     

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     84,300        357     

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. Ltd., Class B

     228,400        337     

Inner Mongolia Yuan Xing Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

     53,900        68     

Innovent Biologics, Inc.*

     236,500        1,056     

Inspur Electronic Information Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

     25,656        131     

iQIYI, Inc. ADR*

     93,865        683     

iRay Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     971        51     

JA Solar Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     29,940        250     

Jafron Biomedical Co. Ltd., Class A

     13,500        60     

Jason Furniture Hangzhou Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,450        50     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

JCET Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     25,900        $123     

JD Health International, Inc.*

     243,450        1,798     

JD.com, Inc., Class A

     475,166        10,414     

Jiangsu Eastern Shenghong Co. Ltd., Class A

     54,800        109     

Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

     260,000        242     

Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co. Ltd., Class A

     16,468        158     

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A

     83,985        524     

Jiangsu King’s Luck Brewery JSC Ltd., Class A

     17,800        168     

Jiangsu Pacific Quartz Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,900        88     

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co. Ltd., Class A

     19,600        471     

Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,700        66     

Jiangsu Yoke Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,700        58     

Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,300        39     

Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     40,200        100     

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class A

     33,099        96     

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class H

     246,000        415     

Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co. Ltd., Class A*

     26,300        59     

JiuGui Liquor Co. Ltd., Class A

     3,200        61     

Jiumaojiu International Holdings Ltd.

     155,000        366     

Jizhong Energy Resources Co. Ltd., Class A

     54,400        54     

Joincare Pharmaceutical Group

        

Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

     34,700        67     

Joinn Laboratories China Co. Ltd., Class A

     5,108        39     

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     23,300        51     

Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial And Commercial Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,400        45     

JOYY, Inc. ADR

     9,958        310     

Juewei Food Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,300        40     

Juneyao Airlines Co. Ltd., Class A*

     25,900        68     

Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co.
Ltd.(2) *

     5,336            

Kanzhun Ltd. ADR*

     40,232        766     

KE Holdings, Inc. ADR*

     146,717        2,764     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Keda Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     29,800        $63     

Kingboard Holdings Ltd.

     142,000        437     

Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd.*

     570,000        916     

Kingsoft Corp. Ltd.

     204,303        1,002     

Kuaishou Technology*

     389,000        2,971     

Kuang-Chi Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

     32,000        77     

Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd.

     865,230        678     

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

     16,595        4,387     

LB Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     29,400        87     

Lenovo Group Ltd.

     1,614,000        1,748     

Lens Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     60,300        120     

Lepu Medical Technology Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,300        58     

Li Auto, Inc., Class A*

     245,330        3,073     

Li Ning Co. Ltd.

     523,000        4,122     

Liaoning Port Co. Ltd., Class A

     253,500        59     

Lingyi iTech Guangdong Co., Class A*

     113,200        102     

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Inc., Class A

     10,600        58     

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.

     411,231        1,158     

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     98,070        578     

Lufax Holding Ltd. ADR

     145,900        298     

Luoyang Xinqianglian Slewing Bearing Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,080        27     

Luxi Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,200        34     

Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

     92,405        408     

Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd., Class A

     19,000        703     

Mango Excellent Media Co. Ltd., Class A

     22,070        120     

Maxscend Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,880        125     

Meihua Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     45,200        64     

Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A*

     55,676        61     

Meituan, Class B(3) *

     1,091,418        19,824     

Metallurgical Corp. of China Ltd., Class A

     198,300        112     

Microport Scientific Corp.*

     136,700        324     

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd., Class A

     30,600        100     

MINISO Group Holding Ltd. ADR

     21,001        373     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Minth Group Ltd.

     160,000        $482     

Montage Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     13,959        142     

Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd., Class A

     69,078        493     

Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical

        

Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     27,175        65     

NARI Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     88,422        349     

NAURA Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,400        249     

NavInfo Co. Ltd., Class A

     33,500        66     

NetEase, Inc.

     434,075        7,672     

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

     29,300        131     

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

     192,352        460     

New Hope Liuhe Co. Ltd., Class A*

     63,200        122     

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc.*

     333,720        1,291     

Ninestar Corp., Class A

     19,800        129     

Ningbo Deye Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,300        86     

Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp., Class A*

     10,600        24     

Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,900        50     

Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,198        72     

Ningbo Shanshan Co. Ltd., Class A

     25,600        64     

Ningbo Tuopu Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     13,100        123     

Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     102,200        220     

NIO, Inc. ADR*

     301,573        3,170     

Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd., Class H

     386,200        2,217     

North Industries Group Red Arrow Co. Ltd., Class A

     21,100        70     

Offcn Education Technology Co. Ltd., Class A*

     84,800        61     

Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd., Class A

     50,500        45     

Oppein Home Group, Inc., Class A

     6,220        109     

Orient Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     102,839        147     

Ovctek China, Inc., Class A

     8,900        43     

Pangang Group Vanadium Titanium & Resources Co. Ltd., Class A*

     82,300        59     

PDD Holdings, Inc. ADR*

     111,441        8,458     

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China (The) Ltd., Class A

     157,800        120     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

  

China – 31.0%    continued

        

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China (The) Ltd., Class H

     1,822,535        $610     

Perfect World Co. Ltd., Class A

     15,050        37     

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class A

     314,000        271     

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class H

     4,635,438        2,750     

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

     12,750        91     

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Class H

     42,950        179     

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd., Class H

     1,503,359        1,536     

Ping An Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

     252,000        458     

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Co. Ltd.*

     107,500        272     

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class A

     144,735        958     

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

     1,394,406        9,038     

Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

     34,900        53     

Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     154,200        317     

Pop Mart International Group Ltd.

     117,600        324     

Porton Pharma Solutions Ltd., Class A

     7,700        42     

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., Class A

     329,200        223     

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., Class H

     1,749,000        1,042     

Power Construction Corp. of China Ltd., Class A

     231,300        240     

Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Class A

     1,700        45     

Pylon Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,023        73     

Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co. Ltd., Class A*

     69,700        228     

Raytron Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,223        52     

Risen Energy Co. Ltd., Class A*

     15,400        63     

Riyue Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

     15,700        51     

Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     127,900        282     

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd., Class A

     120,693        253     

Sailun Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     48,300        76     

Sangfor Technologies, Inc., Class A

     4,400        95     

Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Co. Ltd.

     238,000        248     

Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

     107,000        267     

Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     43,761        102     

SDIC Capital Co. Ltd., Class A

     96,000        97     

Sealand Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     95,440        47     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A*

     25,694        $61     

SF Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

     63,700        513     

SG Micro Corp., Class A

     4,500        102     

Shaanxi Coal Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

     128,700        382     

Shan Xi Hua Yang Group New Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

     21,700        44     

Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,956        20     

Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

     45,337        145     

Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Class H

     156,500        317     

Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     27,340        140     

Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,500        50     

Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Co. Ltd., Class A

     171,500        85     

Shandong Sun Paper Industry JSC Ltd., Class A

     32,500        58     

Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,000        40     

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd., Class H

     532,516        854     

Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy Co. Ltd., Class A*

     17,500        84     

Shanghai Bairun Investment Holding Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     14,640        87     

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,000        144     

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class B

     109,870        364     

Shanghai Construction Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     87,900        35     

Shanghai Electric Group Co. Ltd., Class A*

     161,200        104     

Shanghai Electric Power Co. Ltd., Class A*

     46,300        67     

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     25,300        120     

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     108,000        309     

Shanghai Friendess Electronic Technology Corp. Ltd., Class A

     2,163        58     

Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,163        59     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     59,000        $218     

Shanghai Industrial Urban Development Group Ltd.(4)

     1            

Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd., Class A*

     17,200        140     

Shanghai International Port Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     109,600        88     

Shanghai Jinjiang International Hotels Co. Ltd., Class A

     12,600        116     

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd., Class A*

     9,421        66     

Shanghai Lingang Holdings Corp. Ltd., Class A

     41,280        76     

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd., Class B

     220,601        171     

Shanghai M&G Stationery, Inc., Class A

     10,400        75     

Shanghai Medicilon, Inc., Class A

     1,218        28     

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

     37,200        110     

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class H

     172,947        322     

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

     391,192        410     

Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,760        129     

Shanghai RAAS Blood Products Co. Ltd., Class A

     94,600        89     

Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

     113,200        95     

Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     54,500        65     

Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     44,120        71     

Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development Co. Ltd., Class A

     36,200        115     

Shanxi Meijin Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

     56,000        75     

Shanxi Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     64,030        54     

Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

     87,300        55     

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co. Ltd., Class A

     15,760        624     

Shenghe Resources Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

     26,000        54     

Shengyi Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     26,300        71     

Shennan Circuits Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,480        101     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     355,200        $216     

Shenzhen Capchem Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     10,260        73     

Shenzhen Dynanonic Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,400        66     

Shenzhen Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     58,255        52     

Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     35,500        364     

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

     306,274        271     

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

     11,360        52     

Shenzhen Kedali Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

     3,500        66     

Shenzhen Kstar Science And Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     9,300        63     

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

     15,800        720     

Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Co. Ltd., Class A

     9,800        87     

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Co. Ltd., Class A

     112,400        79     

Shenzhen S.C. New Energy Technology Corp., Class A

     5,300        88     

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A

     18,000        93     

Shenzhen Senior Technology Material Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,231        48     

Shenzhen Sunlord Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

     13,800        52     

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

     10,391        153     

Shenzhen YUTO Packaging Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     14,500        59     

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

     182,100        1,902     

Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     18,940        80     

Shimao Group Holdings Ltd.(2) *

     354,903        152     

Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

     56,000        108     

Sichuan Hebang Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Class A

     135,700        59     

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     13,800        57     

Sichuan New Energy Power Co. Ltd.*

     18,700        43     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

  

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Sichuan Road and Bridge Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     73,500        $148     

Sichuan Swellfun Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,700        51     

Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,300        53     

Sieyuan Electric Co. Ltd., Class A

     11,000        73     

Silergy Corp.

     71,000        1,140     

Sinoma Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     26,300        93     

Sinomine Resource Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,000        72     

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     115,300        57     

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     299,114        904     

Skshu Paint Co. Ltd., Class A*

     6,700        114     

Smoore International Holdings Ltd.

     388,000        503     

Songcheng Performance Development Co. Ltd., Class A

     24,100        57     

SooChow Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     45,943        46     

Southwest Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     103,600        59     

StarPower Semiconductor Ltd., Class A

     1,900        76     

Sunac China Holdings Ltd.(2) *

     889,000        336     

Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd., Class A

     19,200        294     

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd.

     156,825        1,905     

Sunwoda Electronic Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,800        52     

Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Class A

     25,700        114     

Suzhou Maxwell Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,280        101     

TAL Education Group ADR*

     96,065        616     

Tangshan Jidong Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

     41,000        52     

TBEA Co. Ltd., Class A

     51,300        163     

TCL Technology Group Corp., Class A

     245,100        158     

TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy

        

Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     42,200        298     

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     1,370,189        66,952     

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR*

     156,573        1,296     

Thunder Software Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,900        109     

Tianjin 712 Communication &

        

Broadcasting Co. Ltd., Class A

     12,200        55     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Tianma Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

     25,400        $39     

Tianqi Lithium Corp., Class A*

     18,800        208     

Tianshan Aluminum Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     36,700        41     

Tianshui Huatian Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     27,200        40     

Tibet Summit Resources Co. Ltd., Class A*

     13,100        44     

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp.

     420,435        703     

Titan Wind Energy Suzhou Co. Ltd., Class A

     26,600        57     

Toly Bread Co. Ltd., Class A

     18,032        41     

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd.*

     261,200        571     

TongFu Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A*

     22,400        73     

Tongkun Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     24,900        52     

Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     159,700        75     

Tongwei Co. Ltd., Class A

     58,300        332     

Topchoice Medical Corp., Class A*

     4,700        89     

Topsports International Holdings Ltd.

     398,000        361     

TravelSky Technology Ltd., Class H

     202,000        378     

Trina Solar Co. Ltd., Class A

     28,251        214     

Trip.com Group Ltd. ADR*

     120,119        4,525     

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,300        146     

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Class H

     137,767        1,505     

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

     10,479        170     

Uni-President China Holdings Ltd.

     278,000        281     

Unisplendour Corp. Ltd., Class A

     32,948        141     

Vipshop Holdings Ltd. ADR*

     91,468        1,388     

Walvax Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Class A

     20,500        103     

Wanda Film Holding Co. Ltd., Class A*

     31,200        65     

Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     41,200        574     

Want Want China Holdings Ltd.

     1,011,870        650     

Weibo Corp. ADR*

     14,790        297     

Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Class A

     111,400        205     

Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Class H

     427,812        690     

Weihai Guangwei Composites Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,900        59     

Wens Foodstuffs Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     82,200        245     

Western Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

     37,500        69     

Western Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     61,100        57     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Western Superconducting Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

     6,181        $73     

Will Semiconductor Co. Ltd. Shanghai, Class A

     15,835        211     

Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     14,600        118     

Wuchan Zhongda Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     54,900        39     

Wuhan D.R. Laser Technology Corp. Ltd., Class A

     3,400        54     

Wuhan Guide Infrared Co. Ltd., Class A

     32,943        58     

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A

     52,300        1,495     

WUS Printed Circuit Kunshan Co. Ltd., Class A

     28,980        91     

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class A

     35,592        411     

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class H

     75,811        800     

Wuxi Autowell Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,208        59     

Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.*

     789,500        4,883     

Wuxi Shangji Automation Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,820        72     

XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Class A

     159,500        161     

Xiamen C & D, Inc., Class A

     40,800        72     

Xiamen Faratronic Co. Ltd., Class A

     3,200        68     

Xiamen Tungsten Co. Ltd., Class A

     21,200        63     

Xiaomi Corp., Class B*

     3,355,400        5,158     

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     42,100        68     

Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

     38,600        41     

Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd.

     1,076,318        1,292     

XPeng, Inc., Class A*

     187,958        1,052     

Xtep International Holdings Ltd.

     284,500        364     

Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.

     262,000        673     

Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,600        61     

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     32,300        168     

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     335,138        1,198     

Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     15,500        64     

Yealink Network Technology Corp. Ltd., Class A

     13,600        151     

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,756        66     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Yihai International Holding Ltd.*

     101,000        $294     

Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

     20,200        127     

Yintai Gold Co. Ltd., Class A

     38,800        74     

YongXing Special Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,400        54     

Yonyou Network Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     42,835        157     

Youngor Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     48,800        46     

Youngy Co. Ltd., Class A*

     3,700        41     

YTO Express Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     41,800        112     

Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture Co. Ltd., Class A*

     20,800        50     

Yuexiu Property Co. Ltd.

     298,600        452     

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

     92,210        5,845     

Yunda Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

     41,450        72     

Yunnan Aluminium Co. Ltd., Class A

     53,200        106     

Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     21,700        173     

Yunnan Botanee Bio-Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     2,700        50     

Yunnan Energy New Material Co. Ltd., Class A

     11,400        190     

Yunnan Tin Co. Ltd., Class A

     15,600        34     

Yunnan Yuntianhua Co. Ltd., Class A*

     20,000        62     

Zai Lab Ltd. ADR*

     18,766        624     

Zangge Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

     18,500        65     

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,993        332     

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. Ltd., Class H*

     258,000        391     

Zhefu Holding Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     87,100        52     

Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co. Ltd., Class A*

     110,560        97     

Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     86,100        72     

Zhejiang Chint Electrics Co. Ltd., Class A

     28,994        118     

Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     49,000        162     

Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,340        67     

Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

     341,294        272     

Zhejiang HangKe Technology, Inc. Co., Class A

     6,423        42     

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     23,210        68     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

  

China – 31.0%    continued

        

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd., Class A

     20,515        $165     

Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical &

        

Electrical Co. Ltd., Class A

     17,200        164     

Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     7,700        37     

Zhejiang Juhua Co. Ltd., Class A

     32,100        83     

Zhejiang NHU Co. Ltd., Class A

     42,448        111     

Zhejiang Supcon Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     5,780        87     

Zhejiang Supor Co. Ltd., Class A

     4,700        37     

Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co. Ltd., Class A

     19,250        51     

Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials Co. Ltd., Class A

     22,500        80     

Zhejiang Wolwo Bio-Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

     3,900        27     

Zhejiang Yongtai Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     13,500        41     

Zheshang Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     41,500        61     

ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H*

     151,200        480     

Zhongji Innolight Co. Ltd., Class A

     12,900        111     

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd.

     134,000        665     

Zhongtai Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

     59,500        58     

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. Ltd.

     117,874        514     

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. Ltd., Class A

     8,479        59     

Zhuzhou Hongda Electronics Corp. Ltd., Class A

     5,400        36     

Zhuzhou Kibing Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     24,300        37     

Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A*

     40,400        42     

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     288,700        519     

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class H

     1,280,162        2,135     

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

     111,600        101     

ZTE Corp., Class A

     56,100        267     

ZTE Corp., Class H

     165,317        481     

ZTO Express Cayman, Inc. ADR

     92,583        2,653     
       
                469,762       

Colombia – 0.0%

        

Bancolombia S.A.

     54,088        406     

Interconexion Electrica S.A. ESP

     94,263        307     
       
                713       
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

  

Czech Republic – 0.2%

        

CEZ A.S.

     35,797        $1,739     

Komercni Banka A.S.

     16,270        539     

Moneta Money Bank A.S.

     74,541        300     
       
                2,578       

Egypt – 0.1%

        

Commercial International Bank Egypt S.A.E.

     559,867        927     

Eastern Co. S.A.E.

     208,647        119     

Egyptian Financial Group-Hermes

        

Holding Co.*

     171,045        93     
       
                1,139       

Greece – 0.4%

        

Alpha Services and Holdings S.A.*

     474,617        583     

Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A.*

     556,944        738     

FF Group(2) *

     18,664            

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A.

     43,080        631     

JUMBO S.A.

     25,010        530     

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries S.A.

     13,711        352     

Mytilineos S.A.

     21,571        613     

National Bank of Greece S.A.*

     118,347        574     

OPAP S.A.

     45,106        725     

Public Power Corp. S.A.*

     44,843        389     

Terna Energy S.A.

     13,201        282     
       
                5,417       

Hong Kong – 0.2%

        

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd.

     194,500        203     

Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd.

     351,923        263     

Orient Overseas International Ltd.

     28,000        536     

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

     2,274,750        1,272     

Vinda International Holdings Ltd.

     78,000        188     
       
                2,462       

Hungary – 0.2%

        

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC

     91,242        668     

OTP Bank Nyrt.

     49,276        1,405     

Richter Gedeon Nyrt.

     31,333        655     
       
                2,728       

India – 12.4%

        

ABB India Ltd.

     11,290        463     

ACC Ltd.

     16,019        327     

Adani Enterprises Ltd.

     37,705        813     

Adani Green Energy Ltd.*

     69,249        745     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

  

India – 12.4%    continued

        

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.

     117,354        $906     

Adani Power Ltd.*

     164,764        386     

Adani Total Gas Ltd.

     60,012        635     

Adani Transmission Ltd.*

     60,895        739     

Ambuja Cements Ltd.

     127,258        569     

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

     22,265        1,170     

Asian Paints Ltd.

     84,730        2,855     

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.(3)

     37,408        264     

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

     55,152        348     

Avenue Supermarts Ltd.*

     35,631        1,477     

Axis Bank Ltd.

     502,036        5,253     

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

     15,155        717     

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

     60,042        4,115     

Bajaj Finserv Ltd.

     84,471        1,303     

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd.

     6,118        441     

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.

     16,558        395     

Bandhan Bank Ltd.*

     132,767        318     

Bank of Baroda

     230,103        473     

Berger Paints India Ltd.

     51,928        368     

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

     811,062        964     

Bharat Forge Ltd.

     54,832        515     

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

     192,969        809     

Bharti Airtel Ltd.

     493,454        4,503     

Britannia Industries Ltd.

     23,850        1,257     

CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd.

     135,384        495     

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd.

     88,673        823     

Cipla Ltd.

     105,802        1,160     

Coal India Ltd.

     343,764        894     

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd.

     28,172        517     

Container Corp. of India Ltd.

     58,847        416     

Dabur India Ltd.

     139,152        923     

Divi’s Laboratories Ltd.

     29,070        1,001     

DLF Ltd.

     145,171        632     

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

     25,434        1,431     

Eicher Motors Ltd.

     30,183        1,084     

GAIL India Ltd.

     516,998        663     

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.*

     90,286        1,065     

Godrej Properties Ltd.*

     28,075        354     

Grasim Industries Ltd.

     58,519        1,164     

Havells India Ltd.

     55,742        807     

HCL Technologies Ltd.

     209,409        2,778     

HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

     211,660        1,288     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

India – 12.4%    continued

        

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

     24,514        $701     

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

     294,841        1,461     

Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

     137,970        398     

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

     181,627        5,672     

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

     380,110        12,180     

ICICI Bank Ltd.

     1,135,223        12,174     

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.

     51,266        669     

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

     76,289        405     

Indian Hotels Co. Ltd.

     182,224        720     

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.

     600,075        570     

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.

     51,408        359     

Indraprastha Gas Ltd.

     68,428        358     

Indus Towers Ltd.

     143,143        249     

Info Edge India Ltd.

     15,245        693     

Infosys Ltd.

     741,729        12,951     

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.*

     20,631        480     

ITC Ltd.

     656,732        3,067     

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

     79,568        531     

JSW Steel Ltd.

     159,030        1,333     

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd.

     83,890        450     

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

     122,960        2,595     

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

     153,255        4,039     

LTIMindtree Ltd.

     19,635        1,143     

Lupin Ltd.

     43,225        341     

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

     190,726        2,695     

Marico Ltd.

     116,087        679     

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

     26,460        2,672     

Mphasis Ltd.

     19,177        421     

MRF Ltd.

     409        418     

Muthoot Finance Ltd.

     26,044        311     

Nestle India Ltd.

     7,424        1,781     

NTPC Ltd.

     856,992        1,830     

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

     557,504        1,029     

Page Industries Ltd.

     1,308        604     

Petronet LNG Ltd.

     160,008        446     

PI Industries Ltd.

     16,274        600     

Pidilite Industries Ltd.

     34,287        983     

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

     696,501        1,914     

Reliance Industries Ltd.

     670,817        19,069     

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.

     429,537        351     

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd.

     50,623        456     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)     continued

 

     

India – 12.4%    continued

        

SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

     98,802        $1,326     

Shree Cement Ltd.

     2,425        774     

Shriram Finance Ltd.

     49,935        767     

Siemens Ltd.

     15,134        613     

SRF Ltd.

     32,866        965     

State Bank of India

     395,310        2,526     

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

     212,004        2,540     

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

     201,566        7,895     

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

     123,561        1,066     

Tata Elxsi Ltd.

     7,334        534     

Tata Motors Ltd.*

     362,677        1,865     

Tata Power (The) Co. Ltd.

     319,046        740     

Tata Steel Ltd.

     1,600,232        2,042     

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

     128,264        1,729     

Titan Co. Ltd.

     78,228        2,401     

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

     22,592        423     

Trent Ltd.

     39,042        654     

Tube Investments of India Ltd.

     22,783        707     

TVS Motor Co. Ltd.

     45,857        602     

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

     22,135        2,057     

United Spirits Ltd.*

     65,281        601     

UPL Ltd.

     108,628        950     

Varun Beverages Ltd.

     48,997        828     

Vedanta Ltd.

     166,012        557     

Wipro Ltd.

     300,780        1,342     

Yes Bank Ltd.*

     2,453,204        449     

Zomato Ltd.*

     636,550        398     
       
                187,772           

Indonesia – 1.8%

        

Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT

     3,077,220        596     

Aneka Tambang Tbk

     1,790,200        250     

Astra International Tbk PT

     4,451,060        1,787     

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

     12,269,060        7,169     

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

     4,089,910        2,812     

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

     1,659,209        1,038     

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

     15,049,165        4,755     

Barito Pacific Tbk PT

     6,043,895        333     

Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk PT

     1,648,635        549     

Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk PT

     584,000        293     

Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

     499,600        332     

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

     934,171        386     

Kalbe Farma Tbk PT

     4,526,680        634     

Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk PT*

     2,674,063        750     

Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk PT

     4,720,100        292     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

Indonesia – 1.8%    continued

        

Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

     717,368        $302     

Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk PT

     3,564,100        686     

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

     10,838,062        2,938     

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

     1,625,340        472     

United Tractors Tbk PT

     358,471        696     

Vale Indonesia Tbk PT*

     514,800        229     
       
                27,299           

Kuwait – 0.8%

        

Agility Public Warehousing Co. K.S.C.

     313,828        639     

Boubyan Bank K.S.C.P.

     279,799        587     

Gulf Bank K.S.C.P.

     348,319        339     

Kuwait Finance House K.S.C.P.

     1,619,097        4,377     

Mabanee Co. KPSC

     144,019        343     

Mobile Telecommunications Co. K.S.C.P.

     504,780        890     

National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K.P.

     1,589,227        5,476     
       
                12,651           

Luxembourg – 0.0%

        

Reinet Investments S.C.A.

     29,540        604           

Malaysia – 1.4%

        

AMMB Holdings Bhd.

     393,337        335     

Axiata Group Bhd.

     587,803        401     

CELCOMDIGI Bhd.

     669,400        659     

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd.

     1,538,317        1,853     

Dialog Group Bhd.

     794,144        425     

Gamuda Bhd.

     419,300        388     

Genting Bhd.

     481,800        510     

Genting Malaysia Bhd.

     685,700        413     

HAP Seng Consolidated Bhd.

     163,700        189     

Hong Leong Bank Bhd.

     140,298        644     

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd.

     51,728        211     

IHH Healthcare Bhd.

     381,300        497     

Inari Amertron Bhd.

     638,800        358     

IOI Corp. Bhd.

     534,940        463     

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd.

     92,792        437     

Malayan Banking Bhd.

     1,073,376        2,086     

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.*

     163,293        252     

Maxis Bhd.

     503,551        472     

MISC Bhd.

     286,860        470     

MR DIY Group M Bhd.

     496,300        175     

Nestle Malaysia Bhd.

     15,100        469     

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.

     552,100        887     

Petronas Dagangan Bhd.

     70,500        341     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

Malaysia – 1.4%    continued

        

Petronas Gas Bhd.

     180,600        $675     

PPB Group Bhd.

     154,300        579     

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd.

     822,700        910     

Public Bank Bhd.

     3,222,605        2,925     

QL Resources Bhd.

     236,550        312     

RHB Bank Bhd.

     322,456        408     

Sime Darby Bhd.

     586,128        286     

Sime Darby Plantation Bhd.

     442,365        429     

Telekom Malaysia Bhd.

     248,786        276     

Tenaga Nasional Bhd.

     595,450        1,246     

Top Glove Corp. Bhd.*

     1,078,700        230     

YTL Corp. Bhd.(5)

                
       
                21,211       

Mexico – 2.6%

        

Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., Class A

     614,837        391     

America Movil S.A.B. de C.V., Class B

     6,082,949        6,414     

Arca Continental S.A.B. de C.V.

     95,041        862     

Banco del Bajio S.A.

     170,000        618     

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., Class CPO*

     3,324,152        1,830     

Coca-Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V.

     122,722        986     

Fibra Uno Administracion S.A. de C.V.

     685,701        960     

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B.de C.V., Class UBD

     429,643        4,090     

Gruma S.A.B. de C.V., Class B

     43,625        646     

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V., Class B

     79,932        1,559     

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B.de C.V., Class B

     43,371        1,327     

Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V., Class A

     293,754        1,477     

Grupo Carso S.A.B. de C.V., Class A1

     96,706        481     

Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de C.V., Class O

     574,404        4,836     

Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de C.V., Class O*

     459,833        988     

Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., Class B

     688,239        3,256     

Grupo Televisa S.A.B., Class CPO

     542,414        575     

Industrias Penoles S.A.B. de C.V.*

     29,614        441     

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., Class A

     341,427        720     

Operadora De Sites Mexicanos S.A.B.de C.V., Class A

     277,400        277     

Orbia Advance Corp. S.A.B. de C.V.

     229,580        499     

Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura S.A.B. de C.V.

     48,970        488     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

Mexico – 2.6%    continued

        

Southern Copper Corp.

     18,733        $1,428     

Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V.

     1,162,927        4,646     
       
                39,795       

Peru – 0.2%

        

Cia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. ADR

     46,041        377     

Credicorp Ltd.

     15,668        2,074     
       
                2,451       

Philippines – 0.7%

        

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.

     364,039        324     

ACEN Corp.

     212,631        24     

Ayala Corp.

     57,007        685     

Ayala Land, Inc.

     1,689,160        825     

Bank of the Philippine Islands

     421,719        793     

BDO Unibank, Inc.

     534,897        1,269     

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.

     218,950        860     

JG Summit Holdings, Inc.

     644,303        568     

Jollibee Foods Corp.

     95,443        394     

Manila Electric Co.

     63,420        364     

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

     386,749        416     

Monde Nissin Corp.

     1,379,900        249     

PLDT, Inc.

     18,520        482     

SM Investments Corp.

     55,352        907     

SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

     2,586,413        1,563     

Universal Robina Corp.

     187,600        497     
       
                10,220       

Poland – 0.6%

        

Allegro.eu S.A.*

     79,038        539     

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.

     39,232        780     

CD Projekt S.A.

     14,013        362     

Cyfrowy Polsat S.A.

     65,091        253     

Dino Polska S.A.*

     10,924        990     

KGHM Polska Miedz S.A.

     30,993        884     

LPP S.A.

     238        528     

mBank S.A.*

     3,231        230     

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.*

     194,506        284     

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN S.A.

     140,461        1,901     

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski S.A.

     193,502        1,284     

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen S.A.

     136,451        1,109     

Santander Bank Polska S.A.

     7,648        517     
       
                9,661       
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)     continued

 

     

Qatar – 0.9%

        

Barwa Real Estate Co.

     515,830        $369     

Commercial Bank PSQC (The)

     711,605        1,136     

Industries Qatar QSC

     337,972        1,208     

Masraf Al Rayan QSC

     1,247,147        1,014     

Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Co.

     942,905        499     

Ooredoo QPSC

     182,009        470     

Qatar Electricity & Water Co. QSC

     94,258        437     

Qatar Fuel QSC

     128,096        611     

Qatar Gas Transport Co. Ltd.

     537,409        511     

Qatar International Islamic Bank QSC

     212,101        579     

Qatar Islamic Bank S.A.Q.

     363,286        1,778     

Qatar National Bank QPSC

     1,020,407        4,510     
       
                13,122           

Romania – 0.0%

        

NEPI Rockcastle N.V.

     103,074        595           

Russia – 0.0%

        

Alrosa PJSC(2) (6) *

     695,290            

Gazprom PJSC(2)

     3,218,050            

Gazprom PJSC ADR(2) *

     134            

Inter RAO UES PJSC(2)

     10,354,623            

LUKOIL PJSC(2)

     112,883            

Magnit PJSC(2) *

     2,287            

Magnit PJSC GDR (Registered)(2) *

     82,678            

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(2)

     17,106            

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR(2) *

     121,420            

Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS PJSC(2) *

     419,576            

Novatek PJSC GDR (Registered)(2) *

     24,702            

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC(2) *

     408,255            

Ozon Holdings PLC ADR(2) *

     13,658            

PhosAgro PJSC(2) *

     224            

PhosAgro PJSC GDR (Registered)(2) *

     34,779            

Polymetal International PLC(2) *

     97,434            

Polyus PJSC(2) *

     9,359            

Rosneft Oil Co.PJSC(2)

     318,005            

Sberbank of Russia PJSC(2) (6) *

     2,882,082            

Sberbank of Russia PJSC (NASDAQ Exchange)(2) (6) *

     56,000            

Severstal PAO(2) (6) *

     55,330            

Severstal PAO GDR (Registered)(2) (6) *

     1,839            

Surgutneftegas PJSC(2)

     1,902,467            

Surgutneftegas PJSC ADR(2) *

     4,629            

Tatneft PJSC(2)

     386,254            
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

Russia – 0.0%    continued

        

TCS Group Holding PLC GDR (Registered)(2) *

     32,689        $—     

United Co. RUSAL International PJSC(2)

     832,063            

VK Co.Ltd.GDR(2) *

     30,900            

VTB Bank PJSC(2) (4) (6) *

     800,566,738            

VTB Bank PJSC GDR(2) (3) (6) *

     11,036            

VTB Bank PJSC GDR (Registered)(2) (6) *

     43,343            

X5 Retail Group N.V. GDR (Registered)(2) *

     32,705            

Yandex N.V., Class A(2) *

     83,223            
       
                          

Saudi Arabia – 3.7%

        

ACWA Power Co.

     17,203        645     

Advanced Petrochemical Co.

     27,419        350     

Al Rajhi Bank

     431,881        8,489     

Alinma Bank

     214,535        1,688     

Almarai Co. JSC

     56,101        845     

Arab National Bank

     132,815        915     

Arabian Internet & Communications Services Co.

     4,988        331     

Bank AlBilad*

     108,089        1,151     

Bank Al-Jazira

     83,166        404     

Banque Saudi Fransi

     129,583        1,252     

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co.

     16,014        743     

Dallah Healthcare Co.

     7,557        310     

Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co.*

     112,113        479     

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co.

     19,367        1,504     

Elm Co.

     5,540        653     

Emaar Economic City*

     81,326        175     

Etihad Etisalat Co.

     84,982        936     

Jarir Marketing Co.

     12,582        547     

Mobile Telecommunications Co. Saudi Arabia*

     94,314        327     

Mouwasat Medical Services Co.

     10,532        661     

Nahdi Medical Co.

     8,423        415     

National Industrialization Co.*

     69,290        226     

Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co.*

     89,699        241     

Riyad Bank

     294,680        2,340     

SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co.

     46,953        1,596     

Sahara International Petrochemical Co.

     79,987        811     

Saudi Arabian Mining Co.*

     189,825        3,249     

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.

     534,918        4,608     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   90   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

Saudi Arabia – 3.7%    continued

        

Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

     198,995        $4,803     

Saudi British Bank (The)

     201,971        1,900     

Saudi Electricity Co.

     188,744        1,178     

Saudi Industrial Investment Group

     78,852        526     

Saudi Investment Bank (The)

     105,025        465     

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.*

     156,782        507     

Saudi National Bank (The)

     483,903        5,928     

Saudi Research & Media Group*

     7,740        408     

Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Co.

     10,296        397     

Saudi Telecom Co.

     329,000        3,519     

Savola Group (The)

     56,517        422     

Yanbu National Petrochemical Co.

     57,116        642     
       
                56,586       

South Africa – 3.1%

        

Absa Group Ltd.

     185,662        1,899     

African Rainbow Minerals Ltd.

     23,947        311     

Anglo American Platinum Ltd.

     11,739        631     

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

     84,345        869     

Bid Corp. Ltd.

     73,925        1,655     

Bidvest Group (The) Ltd.

     64,718        923     

Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.

     19,016        1,805     

Clicks Group Ltd.

     56,979        823     

Discovery Ltd.*

     111,177        872     

Exxaro Resources Ltd.

     55,065        578     

FirstRand Ltd.

     1,108,764        3,765     

Foschini Group (The) Ltd.

     70,395        360     

Gold Fields Ltd.

     194,521        2,583     

Growthpoint Properties Ltd.

     774,583        567     

Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd.

     116,509        479     

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

     185,754        1,709     

Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.

     13,731        347     

Mr Price Group Ltd.

     55,803        452     

MTN Group Ltd.

     371,129        2,652     

MultiChoice Group

     81,195        562     

Naspers Ltd., Class N

     47,981        8,836     

Nedbank Group Ltd.

     100,661        1,226     

Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd.*

     71,700        584     

Old Mutual Ltd.

     1,097,939        729     

OUTsurance Group Ltd.

     190,441        375     

Pepkor Holdings Ltd.

     455,897        442     

Remgro Ltd.

     121,452        917     

Sanlam Ltd.

     393,034        1,244     

Sasol Ltd.

     125,916        1,703     

Shoprite Holdings Ltd.

     110,990        1,386     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

South Africa – 3.1%    continued

        

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd.

     618,135        $1,274     

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

     296,571        2,879     

Vodacom Group Ltd.

     147,987        1,015     

Woolworths Holdings Ltd.

     209,012        750     
       
                47,202       

South Korea – 10.9%

        

Amorepacific Corp.

     6,481        681     

BGF retail Co. Ltd.

     1,588        222     

Celltrion Healthcare Co. Ltd.

     20,086        937     

Celltrion Pharm, Inc.*

     3,826        246     

Celltrion, Inc.

     22,434        2,599     

Cheil Worldwide, Inc.

     15,028        216     

CJ CheilJedang Corp.

     1,760        442     

CJ Corp.

     3,234        259     

Coway Co. Ltd.

     11,921        482     

DB Insurance Co. Ltd.

     10,053        579     

Doosan Bobcat, Inc.

     10,668        360     

Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd.*

     91,180        1,198     

Ecopro B.M. Co. Ltd.

     10,783        1,882     

E-MART, Inc.

     4,432        361     

F&F Co. Ltd./New

     3,693        399     

GS Holdings Corp.

     9,915        309     

Hana Financial Group, Inc.

     65,343        2,055     

Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd.

     15,889        427     

Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd.

     1,480        292     

Hanon Systems

     39,733        269     

Hanwha Galleria Co. Ltd.*

     25,612        42     

Hanwha Solutions Corp.*

     22,710        946     

HD Hyundai Co. Ltd.

     10,119        454     

HLB, Inc.*

     23,355        628     

HMM Co. Ltd.

     59,383        936     

Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd.

     6,731        421     

HYBE Co. Ltd.*

     3,981        578     

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

     16,606        469     

Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.

     4,179        511     

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.*

     3,820        295     

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd.*

     4,921        267     

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

     13,420        2,239     

Hyundai Motor Co.

     30,609        4,368     

Hyundai Steel Co.

     19,750        529     

Industrial Bank of Korea

     55,191        430     

Kakao Corp.

     68,174        3,245     

Kakao Games Corp.*

     7,659        248     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

South Korea – 10.9%    continued

        

KakaoBank Corp.

     30,482        $574     

Kakaopay Corp.*

     5,888        253     

Kangwon Land, Inc.

     20,471        315     

KB Financial Group, Inc.

     86,043        3,160     

Kia Corp.

     58,259        3,649     

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.

     15,572        570     

Korea Electric Power Corp.*

     56,533        782     

Korea Investment Holdings Co. Ltd.

     9,058        386     

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd.*

     9,479        568     

Korea Zinc Co. Ltd.

     1,984        847     

Korean Air Lines Co. Ltd.

     41,339        742     

Krafton, Inc.*

     6,513        926     

KT&G Corp.

     24,043        1,551     

Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.

     3,885        431     

L&F Co. Ltd.

     5,154        1,259     

LG Chem Ltd.

     10,909        6,024     

LG Corp.

     21,063        1,343     

LG Display Co. Ltd.*

     51,991        662     

LG Electronics, Inc.

     23,336        2,083     

LG Energy Solution Ltd.*

     7,732        3,497     

LG H&H Co. Ltd.

     2,058        953     

LG Innotek Co. Ltd.

     3,036        637     

LG Uplus Corp.

     47,599        397     

Lotte Chemical Corp.

     4,409        647     

Lotte Energy Materials Corp.

     4,892        261     

Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd.

     2,441        154     

Meritz Financial Group, Inc.

     15,370        457     

Meritz Securities Co. Ltd.

     52,656        248     

Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd.

     60,398        301     

NAVER Corp.

     28,920        4,552     

NCSoft Corp.

     3,630        1,044     

Netmarble Corp.*

     5,230        268     

NH Investment & Securities Co. Ltd.

     32,897        223     

Orion Corp.

     5,073        533     

Pan Ocean Co. Ltd.

     56,968        256     

Pearl Abyss Corp.*

     6,307        226     

POSCO Chemical Co. Ltd.

     5,981        1,263     

POSCO Holdings, Inc.

     15,898        4,532     

S-1 Corp.

     4,589        195     

Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd.*

     3,922        2,385     

Samsung C&T Corp.

     18,598        1,553     

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd.

     12,472        1,474     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     1,050,815        52,108     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

South Korea – 10.9%    continued

        

Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.*

     33,467        $820     

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

     6,720        1,066     

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.*

     137,518        549     

Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

     17,889        864     

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

     12,141        6,920     

Samsung SDS Co. Ltd.

     7,901        708     

Samsung Securities Co. Ltd.

     13,653        334     

SD Biosensor, Inc.

     8,753        142     

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

     101,097        2,753     

SK Biopharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.*

     6,710        327     

SK Bioscience Co. Ltd.*

     5,017        280     

SK Hynix, Inc.

     120,310        8,298     

SK IE Technology Co. Ltd.*

     5,368        297     

SK Innovation Co. Ltd.*

     12,255        1,703     

SK Square Co. Ltd.*

     22,189        683     

SK, Inc.

     8,226        1,097     

SKC Co. Ltd.

     4,483        397     

S-Oil Corp.

     10,042        622     

Woori Financial Group, Inc.

     119,077        1,049     

Yuhan Corp.

     11,548        450     
       
                164,469       

Taiwan – 14.4%

        

Accton Technology Corp.

     112,000        1,185     

Acer, Inc.

     657,800        610     

Advantech Co. Ltd.

     95,793        1,175     

ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd.

     721,928        2,671     

Asia Cement Corp.

     526,567        752     

Asustek Computer, Inc.

     156,546        1,407     

AUO Corp.

     1,447,172        881     

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

     145,111        906     

Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     1,868,002        2,576     

Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.

     311,790        2,307     

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank Ltd.

     1,015,621        580     

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. Ltd.

     414,184        499     

China Airlines Ltd.

     614,000        395     

China Development Financial Holding Corp.

     3,389,143        1,403     

China Steel Corp.

     2,609,156        2,655     

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.

     845,493        3,327     

Compal Electronics, Inc.

     985,759        820     

CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     3,878,878        2,796     

Delta Electronics, Inc.

     427,343        4,245     

E Ink Holdings, Inc.

     189,000        1,158     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

Taiwan – 14.4%    continued

        

E.Sun Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     2,798,089        $2,329     

Eclat Textile Co. Ltd.

     41,182        673     

eMemory Technology, Inc.

     14,000        866     

Eva Airways Corp.

     549,000        486     

Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd.

     222,556        1,166     

Far Eastern New Century Corp.

     725,789        748     

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd.

     358,345        887     

Feng TAY Enterprise Co. Ltd.

     93,928        600     

First Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     2,349,286        2,049     

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.

     772,499        1,757     

Formosa Petrochemical Corp.

     257,487        722     

Formosa Plastics Corp.

     916,682        2,774     

Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     1,630,224        3,042     

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     66,857        389     

Globalwafers Co. Ltd.

     47,000        808     

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

     2,748,942        9,430     

Hotai Motor Co.Ltd.

     66,900        1,417     

Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

     1,935,210        1,424     

Innolux Corp.

     2,009,129        964     

Inventec Corp.

     534,314        563     

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

     21,835        1,570     

Lite-On Technology Corp.

     445,964        1,080     

MediaTek, Inc.

     335,334        8,753     

Mega Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     2,466,956        2,684     

Micro-Star International Co. Ltd.

     151,000        718     

momo.com, Inc.

     13,600        407     

Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

     1,043,951        2,670     

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corp.

     49,000        461     

Nanya Technology Corp.

     264,071        581     

Nien Made Enterprise Co. Ltd.

     38,000        410     

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

     126,850        1,805     

Pegatron Corp.

     438,594        1,008     

PharmaEssentia Corp.*

     43,000        605     

Pou Chen Corp.

     480,093        494     

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.

     630,000        690     

President Chain Store Corp.

     125,220        1,114     

Quanta Computer, Inc.

     593,576        1,745     

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

     102,457        1,317     

Ruentex Development Co. Ltd.

     367,983        430     

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank (The) Ltd.

     844,904        1,304     

Shin Kong Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     2,971,907        824     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

Taiwan – 14.4%    continued

        

SinoPac Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

     2,516,579        $1,377     

Synnex Technology International Corp.

     285,940        578     

Taishin Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     2,348,864        1,286     

Taiwan Business Bank

     1,290,000        571     

Taiwan Cement Corp.

     1,341,311        1,609     

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     2,141,500        1,842     

Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp.

     422,000        420     

Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd.

     378,076        1,256     

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     5,419,749        96,016     

Unimicron Technology Corp.

     277,000        1,358     

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

     1,070,150        2,535     

United Microelectronics Corp.*

     2,599,043        4,559     

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

     192,000        613     

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

     15,000        853     

Walsin Lihwa Corp.

     575,986        930     

Wan Hai Lines Ltd.

     155,005        350     

Win Semiconductors Corp.

     72,000        436     

Winbond Electronics Corp.

     636,000        557     

Wiwynn Corp.

     19,000        706     

WPG Holdings Ltd.

     343,290        567     

Ya Hsin Industrial Co. Ltd.(2) *

     121,548            

Yageo Corp.

     76,525        1,342     

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

     373,000        792     

Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     2,254,811        1,659     

Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd.

     140,850        531     
       
                218,855       

Thailand – 2.0%

        

Advanced Info Service PCL (Registered)

     194,000        1,203     

Advanced Info Service PCL NVDR

     70,199        436     

Airports of Thailand PCL NVDR*

     949,400        1,974     

Asset World Corp. PCL NVDR

     1,691,900        287     

B Grimm Power PCL NVDR (Registered)

     211,600        250     

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL NVDR

     2,276,000        1,964     

Bangkok Expressway & Metro PCL NVDR (Registered)

     1,628,898        422     

Banpu PCL NVDR

     1,787,900        565     

Berli Jucker PCL NVDR

     267,100        300     

BTS Group Holdings PCL NVDR

     1,706,900        355     

Bumrungrad Hospital PCL NVDR

     128,887        851     

Carabao Group PCL NVDR

     66,200        185     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   93    EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

Thailand – 2.0%    continued

        

Central Pattana PCL NVDR

     458,200        $924     

Central Retail Corp. PCL NVDR (Registered)

     395,758        519     

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL NVDR

     888,657        552     

CP ALL PCL (Registered)

     905,200        1,641     

CP ALL PCL NVDR

     371,336        674     

Delta Electronics Thailand PCL NVDR

     68,100        2,289     

Electricity Generating PCL NVDR

     55,500        253     

Energy Absolute PCL NVDR

     372,300        828     

Global Power Synergy PCL NVDR

     152,500        303     

Gulf Energy Development PCL NVDR (Registered)

     656,250        1,014     

Home Product Center PCL NVDR

     1,277,704        539     

Indorama Ventures PCL NVDR

     360,547        364     

Intouch Holdings PCL NVDR

     243,400        528     

JMT Network Services PCL NVDR

     136,500        187     

Kasikornbank PCL NVDR

     129,200        502     

Krung Thai Bank PCL (Registered)

     699,750        338     

Krung Thai Bank PCL NVDR

     80,993        39     

Krungthai Card PCL NVDR

     185,600        295     

Land & Houses PCL NVDR

     1,845,000        532     

Minor International PCL NVDR*

     707,230        667     

Muangthai Capital PCL NVDR (Registered)

     142,000        144     

Osotspa PCL NVDR

     319,500        288     

PTT Exploration & Production PCL (Registered)

     242,500        1,067     

PTT Exploration & Production PCL NVDR

     63,243        279     

PTT Global Chemical PCL (Registered)

     189,814        254     

PTT Global Chemical PCL NVDR

     309,876        416     

PTT Oil & Retail Business PCL NVDR (Registered)

     638,600        398     

PTT PCL (Registered)

     1,835,000        1,690     

PTT PCL NVDR

     385,200        355     

Ratch Group PCL NVDR

     242,900        274     

SCB X PCL (Registered)

     161,300        483     

SCB X PCL NVDR

     20,776        62     

SCG Packaging PCL NVDR

     275,000        373     

Siam Cement (The) PCL (Registered)

     51,000        470     

Siam Cement (The) PCL NVDR

     123,898        1,144     

Srisawad Corp. PCL NVDR

     171,100        264     

Thai Oil PCL (Registered)

     106,110        163     

Thai Oil PCL NVDR

     176,808        273     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

Thailand – 2.0%    continued

        

Thai Union Group PCL NVDR

     614,600        $254     

True Corp. PCL NVDR (Registered)

     2,659,823        653     
       
                31,084       

Turkey – 0.6%

        

Akbank T.A.S.

     668,255        587     

Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt Sanayii A.S.(4)

     1            

Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.

     146,782        396     

BIM Birlesik Magazalar A.S.

     97,456        753     

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari T.A.S.

     299,156        550     

Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S.

     15,173        461     

Haci Omer Sabanci Holding A.S.

     236,114        485     

Hektas Ticaret T.A.S.*

     253,362        358     

Is Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi
A.S.(4) *

     1            

KOC Holding A.S.

     163,981        651     

Koza Altin Isletmeleri A.S.

     211,000        237     

Pegasus Hava Tasimaciligi A.S.*

     10,277        242     

Sasa Polyester Sanayi A.S.*

     99,271        520     

Turk Hava Yollari A.O.*

     122,295        753     

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.

     259,837        431     

Turkiye Is Bankasi A.S., Class C*

     750,777        505     

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.S.

     30,397        837     

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari A.S.

     298,964        657     

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S.

     669,056        332     
       
                8,755       

United Arab Emirates – 1.2%

        

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC

     639,515        1,445     

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC

     312,354        849     

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. for Distribution PJSC

     695,516        792     

Aldar Properties PJSC

     841,306        1,067     

Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC

     635,397        907     

Emaar Properties PJSC

     1,467,419        2,239     

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC

     411,214        1,472     

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

     769,946        4,626     

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

     974,619        3,423     

Multiply Group PJSC*

     740,930        654     

Q Holding PJSC*

     436,599        302     
       
                17,776       

United Kingdom – 0.0%

        

Pepco Group N.V.*

     38,834        374       

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   94   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

COMMON STOCKS – 93.5% (1)    continued

 

     

United States – 0.1%

        

JBS S/A

     172,836        $607     

Legend Biotech Corp. ADR*

     12,945        624     

Parade Technologies Ltd.

     17,000        592     
       
                1,823           

Total Common Stocks

                          

(Cost $1,042,789)

        1,417,229     
        

PREFERRED STOCKS – 2.0% (1)

 

  

Brazil – 1.2%

        

Banco Bradesco S.A.*

     1,177,694        3,070     

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A., Class B, 4.45%(7)

     53,041        379     

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais, 2.01%(7)

     298,209        675     

Gerdau S.A., 3.01%(7)

     255,739        1,277     

Itau Unibanco Holding S.A.*

     1,071,398        5,253     

Itausa S.A.*

     1,140,891        1,850     

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A., 23.42%(7)

     1,043,861        4,819     
       
                17,323           

Chile – 0.2%

        

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A., Class B, 4.18%(7)

     31,381        2,519           

Colombia – 0.0%

        

Bancolombia S.A., 12.12%(7)

     103,993        651           

Russia – 0.0%

        

Surgutneftegas PJSC, 14.87%(2) (7)

     1,903,637                  

South Korea – 0.6%

        

Hyundai Motor Co., 7.47%(7)

     5,082        370     

Hyundai Motor Co. (2nd Preferred), 7.41%(7)

     8,202        606     

LG Chem Ltd., 3.24%(7)

     1,654        397     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 2.68%(7)

     181,321        7,572           
                8,945           

Total Preferred Stocks

                          

(Cost $25,427)

        29,438     
        

RIGHTS – 0.0%

        

Brazil – 0.0%

        

Localiza Rent a Car S.A.*

     739        2           

Total Rights

                          

(Cost $—)

        2     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 3.7%

 

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

     190,000        $9,270     

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(8) (9)

     47,000,884        47,001     
       

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $56,315)

        56,271     
        
       

Total Investments – 99.2%

                          

(Cost $1,124,531)

        1,502,940     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.8%

 

     12,261     
       

Net Assets – 100.0%

      $ 1,515,201     

 

(1) 

Adjustment factors obtained from an independent evaluation service were used to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

 

(2) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

(3) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(4) 

Value rounds to less than one thousand.

 

(5) 

Principal Amount and Value rounds to less than one thousand.

 

(6) 

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of these restricted illiquid securities amounted to $0 or 0.0% of net assets. Additional information on these restricted illiquid securities is as follows:

 

  SECURITY    ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE
   COST      
(000S)      
 

Alrosa PJSC

   5/30/14-8/20/20      $775  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC

   5/7/09-6/17/21      5,525  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC (NASDAQ Exchange)

   3/7/07-8/29/08      193  

Severstal PAO

   2/26/10-3/25/21      815  

Severstal PAO GDR (Registered)

   7/30/09      12  

VTB Bank PJSC

   4/21/16-8/20/20      818  

VTB Bank PJSC GDR

   5/11/07-10/28/09      80  

VTB Bank PJSC GDR (Registered)

   4/2/09-7/30/09      91  

 

(7) 

Current yield is disclosed. Dividends are calculated based on a percentage of the issuer’s net income.

 

(8) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(9) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

CPO – Certificado de Participación Ordinario

ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund

GDR – Global Depositary Receipt

MSCI – Morgan Stanley Capital International

NVDR – Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had outstanding forward foreign currency exchange contracts as follows:

 

COUNTERPARTY  

CONTRACTS

TO

DELIVER

CURRENCY

 

AMOUNT

(LOCAL

CURRENCY)

(000S)

   

IN

EXCHANGE

FOR

CURRENCY

   

AMOUNT

(LOCAL

CURRENCY)

(000S)

   

SETTLEMENT

DATE

   

UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

(000S)

Morgan Stanley   United States
Dollar
    424       Indian Rupee       35,000       6/21/23       $—
             
Subtotal Appreciation                                        
Goldman Sachs   Brazilian Real     13,832      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    2,650       6/21/23       (36
Morgan Stanley   South African
Rand
    1,583      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    85       6/21/23       (4
Toronto-Dominion Bank   Hong Kong
Dollar
    12,254      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    1,566       6/21/23       (1
Toronto-Dominion Bank   Indian Rupee     59,953      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    727       6/21/23      
Toronto-Dominion Bank   Korean Won     2,577,400      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    1,967       6/21/23       (16
Toronto-Dominion Bank   Taiwan Dollar     51,809      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    1,701       6/21/23       (11
         

Subtotal Depreciation

 

                            (68

Total

                                        $(68

 

*

Amount rounds to less than one thousand.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  CONTRACT
POSITION
  CONTRACT
EXP.
  VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
  (DEPRECIATION)  
(000S)(1)

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (United States Dollar)

  1,275   $63,463   Long   6/23   $2,229

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

  CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY    % OF NET
ASSETS
 

Hong Kong Dollar

     23.5

Taiwan Dollar

     14.6  

Indian Rupee

     12.4  

Korean Won

     11.4  

United States Dollar

     6.6  

Chinese Yuan Renminbi

     5.0  

All other currencies less than 5%

     25.7  
   

Total Investments

     99.2  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     0.8  
   

Net Assets

     100.0

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices). The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
    

TOTAL

(000S)

Common Stocks:

 

        

Brazil

   $ 52,495      $        $—      $ 52,495      

Chile

     5,415                      5,415  

China

     37,798        431,474        490        469,762  

Colombia

     713                      713  

Egypt

     1,020        119               1,139  

Hungary

     668        2,060               2,728  

Mexico

     39,795                      39,795  

Peru

     2,451                      2,451  

South Korea

     42        164,427               164,469  

Thailand

     653        30,431               31,084  

United States

     1,231        592               1,823  

All Other Countries(1)

            645,355               645,355  
         

Total Common Stocks

     142,281        1,274,458        490        1,417,229  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

  INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    

TOTAL

(000S)

Preferred Stocks:

 

       

South Korea

   $      $ 8,945       $—      $ 8,945  

All Other Countries(1)

     20,493                     20,493  
         

Total Preferred Stocks

     20,493        8,945              29,438  

Rights

     2                     2  

Investment Companies

     56,271                     56,271  
         

Total Investments

   $ 219,047      $ 1,283,403       $490      $ 1,502,940  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

 

 

                

Assets

          

Futures Contracts

   $ 2,229      $     $      $ 2,229  

Liabilities

          

Forward Foreign

 

       

Currency Exchange

 

       

Contracts

            (68            (68
         

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ 2,229      $ (68)       $—      $ 2,161  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

        

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)

 

  

Australia – 4.5%

        

Abacus Property Group

     243,322        $426     

Arena REIT

     209,494        512     

BWP Trust

     287,718        730     

Centuria Industrial REIT

     327,359        661     

Centuria Office REIT

     233,215        223     

Charter Hall Long Wale REIT

     357,399        1,005     

Charter Hall Retail REIT

     297,796        753     

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT

     198,969        399     

Dexus

     626,686        3,175     

Dexus Industria REIT

     128,147        228     

Goodman Group

     987,922        12,565     

GPT Group (The)

     1,113,769        3,189     

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd.

     163,784        335     

HMC Capital Ltd.

     64,846        158     

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT

     858,903        666     

Ingenia Communities Group

     218,175        554     

Lifestyle Communities Ltd.

     55,469        594     

Mirvac Group

     2,294,128        3,218     

National Storage REIT

     696,559        1,178     

Region RE Ltd.

     674,264        1,064     

Scentre Group

     3,022,882        5,609     

Stockland

     1,390,771        3,726     

Vicinity Ltd.

     2,252,085        2,950     

Waypoint REIT Ltd.

     395,001        687     
       
                44,605           

Austria – 0.1%

        

CA Immobilien Anlagen A.G.*

     24,371        656     

IMMOFINANZ A.G.*

     19,853        278     
       
                934           

Belgium – 0.9%

        

Aedifica S.A.

     23,089        1,861     

Cofinimmo S.A.

     17,843        1,579     

Immobel S.A.

     2,619        137     

Intervest Offices & Warehouses N.V.

     12,570        239     

Montea N.V.

     7,027        569     

Retail Estates N.V.

     6,172        437     

Shurgard Self Storage Ltd.

     16,227        776     

Warehouses De Pauw - C.V.A.

     94,835        2,820     

Xior Student Housing N.V.

     14,488        488     
       
                8,906           

Brazil – 0.3%

        

Aliansce Sonae Shopping Centers S.A.

     246,359        856     

BR Properties S.A.

     2,741        125     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

Brazil – 0.3% continued

        

Iguatemi S.A.

     128,800        $63     

Iguatemi S.A. (A Bolsa do Brasil Exchange)

     129,400        493     

JHSF Participacoes S.A.

     200,963        148     

LOG Commercial Properties e Participacoes S.A.

     30,200        94     

Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliarios S.A.*

     170,872        829     
       
                2,608           

Canada – 1.5%

        

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

     37,610        678     

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust

     32,666        184     

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust

     13,384        546     

BSR Real Estate Investment Trust

     19,288        256     

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

     48,903        1,715     

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

     94,037        1,010     

Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust

     28,281        319     

CT Real Estate Investment Trust

     32,051        380     

Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust

     74,656        812     

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust

     13,959        150     

First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust

     59,848        697     

Granite Real Estate Investment Trust

     18,462        1,143     

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

     75,012        699     

InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust

     41,739        414     

Killam Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust

     30,874        392     

Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust

     10,902        119     

Morguard North American Residential Real Estate Investment Trust

     11,716        151     

Nexus Industrial REIT

     17,801        128     

NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

     65,543        411     

Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust

     29,782        298     

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

     86,308        1,302     

Slate Grocery REIT, Class U

     17,305        175     

SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust

     40,266        792     

StorageVault Canada, Inc.

     136,716        621     

Tricon Residential, Inc.

     151,790        1,177     
       
                14,569           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

  

Chile – 0.1%

        

Cencosud Shopping S.A.

     307,357        $495     

Parque Arauco S.A.

     296,897        422     

Plaza S.A.

     238,274        313     
       
                1,230           

China – 3.4%

        

Agile Group Holdings Ltd.*

     701,226        158     

C&D International Investment Group Ltd.

     380,744        1,246     

China Aoyuan Group Ltd.(2) *

     767,000        71     

China Evergrande Group(2) *

     2,512,000        3     

China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd.

     3,450,000        675     

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

     278,600        551     

China Overseas Grand Oceans Group Ltd.

     1,054,500        465     

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

     2,237,542        5,419     

China Resources Land Ltd.

     1,874,155        8,588     

China SCE Group Holdings Ltd.

     1,103,000        103     

China South City Holdings Ltd.*

     2,842,000        188     

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class A

     331,440        736     

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class H

     1,250,141        1,975     

CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd.

     2,512,632        243     

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.

     7,263,672        2,026     

Gemdale Corp., Class A

     163,300        200     

Gemdale Properties & Investment Corp. Ltd.

     3,134,000        215     

Greentown China Holdings Ltd.

     533,000        694     

Guangzhou R&F Properties Co. Ltd., Class H*

     965,802        208     

Hangzhou Binjiang Real Estate Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     119,100        159     

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd.

     515,695        469     

KWG Group Holdings Ltd.*

     679,094        109     

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.

     1,101,000        3,100     

Midea Real Estate Holding Ltd.

     201,600        247     

Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     432,800        891     

Poly Property Group Co. Ltd.

     1,042,000        230     

Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Ltd.

     712,000        124     

Radiance Holdings Group Co. Ltd.

     498,000        282     

Redco Properties Group Ltd.*

     468,000        79     

Seazen Group Ltd.*

     1,165,904        304     

Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A*

     77,900        186     

Shanghai Jinqiao Export Processing Zone Development Co. Ltd., Class B

     172,216        164     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

  

China – 3.4% continued

        

Shanghai Lingang Holdings Corp. Ltd., Class A

     76,200        $141     

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd., Class B

     612,951        474     

Shenzhen Investment Ltd.

     1,551,191        274     

Shimao Group Holdings Ltd.(2) *

     817,369        349     

Shui On Land Ltd.

     2,102,777        255     

Sino-Ocean Group Holding Ltd.

     1,652,500        188     

SOHO China Ltd.*

     1,162,756        195     

Sunac China Holdings Ltd.(2) *

     2,210,050        836     

Yanlord Land Group Ltd.

     355,700        244     

Yuexiu Property Co. Ltd.

     831,288        1,260     
       
                34,324           

Egypt – 0.0%

        

Heliopolis Housing

     248,106        72     

Talaat Moustafa Group

     571,552        161     
       
                233           

Finland – 0.1%

        

Citycon OYJ*

     51,123        349     

Kojamo OYJ

     79,037        933     
       
                1,282           

France – 1.4%

        

Altarea S.C.A.

     2,481        306     

Carmila S.A.*

     34,652        520     

Covivio S.A./France

     27,651        1,612     

Gecina S.A.

     26,672        2,772     

ICADE

     19,949        941     

Klepierre S.A.

     125,324        2,842     

Mercialys S.A.

     45,029        461     

Nexity S.A.

     23,660        595     

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield*

     68,786        3,706     
       
                13,755           

Germany – 1.4%

        

Aroundtown S.A.

     582,726        830     

Deutsche EuroShop A.G.

     9,487        198     

DIC Asset A.G.

     20,827        179     

Grand City Properties S.A.

     58,631        415     

Hamborner REIT A.G.

     40,802        324     

Instone Real Estate Group S.E.

     27,585        233     

LEG Immobilien S.E.

     43,613        2,388     

Sirius Real Estate Ltd.

     707,675        671     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

  

Germany – 1.4% continued

        

TAG Immobilien A.G.

     106,180        $734     

Vonovia S.E.

     418,237        7,865     
       
                13,837           

Greece – 0.0%

        

LAMDA Development S.A.*

     40,165        254           

Guernsey – 0.0%

        

Balanced Commercial Property Trust Ltd.

     430,290        437           

Hong Kong – 5.2%

        

Champion REIT

     1,534,846        660     

Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd.*

     291,500        92     

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

     1,157,500        7,013     

Cosmopolitan International Holdings Ltd.*

     990,000        181     

Far East Consortium International Ltd.

     762,506        187     

Fortune Real Estate Investment Trust

     881,000        730     

Hang Lung Group Ltd.

     474,000        837     

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

     1,195,452        2,241     

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

     845,555        2,927     

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

     649,518        2,861     

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

     356,045        1,014     

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.

     674,802        240     

Kerry Properties Ltd.

     334,599        859     

Link REIT

     1,477,126        9,473     

Prosperity REIT

     752,000        192     

Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.*

     630,000        115     

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

     2,029,744        2,749     

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

     845,925        11,898     

Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust

     612,000        250     

Swire Properties Ltd.

     690,600        1,784     

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

     975,317        5,641     

Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust

     1,415,940        364     
       
                52,308           

India – 0.7%

        

Brigade Enterprises Ltd.

     70,659        411     

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust

     66,259        226     

DLF Ltd.

     362,822        1,581     

Embassy Office Parks REIT

     247,763        941     

Godrej Properties Ltd.*

     72,474        914     

Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd.*

     264,551        158     

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.

     45,500        195     

Mindspace Business Parks REIT

     88,137        351     

NESCO Ltd.

     10,038        63     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

  

India – 0.7% continued

        

Oberoi Realty Ltd.

     73,336        $753     

Phoenix Mills (The) Ltd.

     58,784        931     

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.

     85,823        423     

Sunteck Realty Ltd.

     31,233        108     
       
                7,055           

Indonesia – 0.1%

        

Ciputra Development Tbk PT

     5,344,036        355     

Lippo Karawaci Tbk PT*

     19,216,210        118     

Pakuwon Jati Tbk PT

     9,567,540        290     

Rimo International Lestari Tbk PT(2) *

     42,545,100        71     

Summarecon Agung Tbk PT

     4,881,896        172     
       
                1,006           

Ireland – 0.0%

        

Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC

     264,105        266           

Israel – 0.7%

        

AFI Properties Ltd.*

     3,029        80     

Africa Israel Residences Ltd.

     3,876        153     

Amot Investments Ltd.

     140,410        715     

Azrieli Group Ltd.

     24,794        1,429     

Blue Square Real Estate Ltd.

     2,832        154     

Electra Real Estate Ltd.

     15,939        142     

Israel Canada T.R Ltd.

     73,144        134     

Israel Land Development (The) Co. Ltd.

     10,105        84     

Isras Investment Co. Ltd.

     1,184        195     

Mega Or Holdings Ltd.

     14,554        312     

Melisron Ltd.

     13,734        865     

Mivne Real Estate KD Ltd.

     340,056        944     

Prashkovsky Investments and Construction Ltd.

     4,581        99     

Property & Building Corp. Ltd.*

     1,473        70     

REIT 1 Ltd.

     116,184        510     

Sella Capital Real Estate Ltd.

     127,414        258     

Summit Real Estate Holdings Ltd.

     21,387        237     

YH Dimri Construction & Development Ltd.

     4,381        250     
       
                6,631           

Italy – 0.0%

        

Cromwell European Real Estate Investment Trust

     203,271        333           

Japan – 9.7%

        

Activia Properties, Inc.

     407        1,161     

Advance Logistics Investment Corp.

     373        372     

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

     776        1,852     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

Japan – 9.7% continued

        

Aeon Mall Co. Ltd.

     58,166        $763     

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

     956        1,046     

Comforia Residential REIT, Inc.

     372        886     

CRE Logistics REIT, Inc.

     328        419     

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

     349,400        8,231     

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

     1,280        2,626     

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

     180        823     

Daiwa Securities Living Investments Corp.

     1,134        931     

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

     279        999     

Fukuoka REIT Corp.

     353        431     

Global One Real Estate Investment Corp.

     562        443     

GLP J-REIT

     2,607        2,816     

Goldcrest Co. Ltd.

     8,800        114     

Hankyu Hanshin REIT, Inc.

     362        379     

Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd.

     17,400        498     

Heiwa Real Estate REIT, Inc.

     540        621     

Hoshino Resorts REIT, Inc.

     140        729     

Hulic Co. Ltd.

     222,640        1,829     

Hulic REIT, Inc.

     755        852     

Ichigo Office REIT Investment Corp.

     740        540     

Ichigo, Inc.

     135,400        284     

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

     1,154        1,256     

Invincible Investment Corp.

     3,550        1,493     

Japan Excellent, Inc.

     685        619     

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

     2,610        1,480     

Japan Logistics Fund, Inc.

     489        1,086     

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

     4,066        2,967     

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp.

     498        1,312     

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

     724        2,885     

Katitas Co. Ltd.

     30,400        596     

Keihanshin Building Co. Ltd.

     17,300        157     

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

     504        1,166     

Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corp.

     571        882     

Kenedix Retail REIT Corp.

     352        623     

LaSalle Logiport REIT

     1,050        1,219     

Leopalace21 Corp.*

     102,200        276     

Mirai Corp.

     1,090        370     

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

     656,980        7,844     

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corp.

     276        814     

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

     529,162        9,944     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

Japan – 9.7% continued

        

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park, Inc.

     322        $1,130     

Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.

     899        1,001     

Mori Trust REIT, Inc.

     1,462        755     

Nippon Accommodations Fund, Inc.

     297        1,339     

Nippon Building Fund, Inc.

     891        3,705     

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.

     1,245        2,639     

NIPPON REIT Investment Corp.

     259        626     

Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

     69,400        1,537     

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund, Inc.

     2,470        2,770     

NTT UD REIT Investment Corp.

     802        816     

One REIT, Inc.

     148        258     

Orix JREIT, Inc.

     1,523        1,932     

SAMTY Co. Ltd.

     13,400        223     

Samty Residential Investment Corp.

     218        184     

Sekisui House REIT, Inc.

     2,471        1,340     

SOSiLA Logistics REIT, Inc.

     393        385     

Star Asia Investment Corp.

     1,030        426     

Starts Proceed Investment Corp.

     130        223     

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

     181,925        4,104     

Sun Frontier Fudousan Co. Ltd.

     14,800        143     

Takara Leben Real Estate Investment Corp.

     377        255     

TKP Corp.*

     10,400        225     

TOC Co. Ltd.

     19,100        92     

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

     109,200        1,333     

Tokyu REIT, Inc.

     512        699     

Tosei Corp.

     16,100        179     

United Urban Investment Corp.

     1,731        1,868     
       
                96,821       

Kuwait – 0.2%

        

Mabanee Co. KPSC

     368,241        877     

National Real Estate Co. KPSC*

     617,449        171     

Salhia Real Estate Co. K.S.C.P.

     243,358        419     
       
                1,467       

Malaysia – 0.2%

        

Axis Real Estate Investment Trust

     801,000        342     

IGB Real Estate Investment Trust

     929,200        367     

IOI Properties Group Bhd.

     778,800        194     

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd.

     406,200        133     

Sime Darby Property Bhd.

     1,331,200        147     

SP Setia Bhd. Group

     969,669        131     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

Malaysia – 0.2% continued

        

Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust

     983,000        $357     

Tropicana Corp. Bhd.*

     394,100        130     
       
                1,801       

Mexico – 0.7%

        

Concentradora Fibra Danhos S.A. de C.V.

     177,553        236     

Corp. Inmobiliaria Vesta S.A.B. de C.V.

     374,700        1,179     

FIBRA Macquarie Mexico

     450,420        715     

Fibra Uno Administracion S.A. de C.V.

     1,803,833        2,526     

Prologis Property Mexico S.A. de C.V.

     323,018        1,163     

TF Administradora Industrial S de RL de C.V.

     458,500        845     
       
                6,664       

Netherlands – 0.1%

        

Eurocommercial Properties N.V.

     25,395        579     

NSI N.V.

     11,511        290     

Vastned Retail N.V.

     6,459        149     

Wereldhave N.V.

     19,576        302     
       
                1,320       

New Zealand – 0.2%

        

Goodman Property Trust

     627,338        840     

Kiwi Property Group Ltd.

     878,046        501     

Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd.

     783,092        622     
       
                1,963       

Norway – 0.0%

        

Entra ASA

     38,456        373       

Philippines – 0.7%

        

AREIT, Inc.

     291,300        175     

Ayala Land, Inc.

     4,347,181        2,122     

Megaworld Corp.

     5,864,001        216     

MREIT, Inc.

     560,500        149     

RL Commercial REIT, Inc.

     2,488,000        265     

Robinsons Land Corp.

     1,009,896        274     

SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

     6,733,653        4,068     
       
                7,269       

Qatar – 0.1%

        

Barwa Real Estate Co.

     1,226,908        879     

United Development Co. QSC

     1,052,633        317     
       
                1,196       

Romania – 0.2%

        

NEPI Rockcastle N.V.

     268,231        1,548       
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

Russia – 0.0%

        

LSR Group PJSC(2) *

     30,351        $—       

Saudi Arabia – 0.3%

        

Arriyadh Development Co.

     53,182        259     

Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co.*

     307,212        1,313     

Emaar Economic City*

     236,287        509     

Jadwa REIT Saudi Fund

     104,692        361     

Retal Urban Development Co.

     7,238        229     

Riyad REIT Fund

     77,756        191     

Saudi Real Estate Co.*

     92,355        305     
       
                3,167       

Singapore – 3.1%

        

AIMS APAC REIT

     325,200        323     

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT

     1,953,634        4,218     

CapitaLand Ascott Trust

     1,214,914        911     

CapitaLand China Trust

     670,027        565     

Capitaland India Trust

     543,700        446     

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

     3,089,514        4,613     

CDL Hospitality Trusts

     504,753        453     

City Developments Ltd.

     238,800        1,326     

Digital Core REIT Management Pte Ltd.

     487,600        217     

ESR-LOGOS REIT

     2,985,596        730     

Far East Hospitality Trust

     562,203        248     

Frasers Centrepoint Trust

     586,209        1,012     

Frasers Hospitality Trust

     431,800        146     

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust

     1,738,546        1,716     

Keppel DC REIT

     797,134        1,238     

Keppel Pacific Oak U.S. REIT

     498,700        189     

Keppel REIT

     1,057,420        706     

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT

     1,038,066        532     

Manulife U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust

     977,503        211     

Mapletree Industrial Trust

     1,174,532        2,097     

Mapletree Logistics Trust

     1,952,991        2,520     

Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust

     1,366,861        1,857     

OUE Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust

     1,249,700        297     

Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust

     232,700        699     

Prime U.S. REIT

     364,100        117     

Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust

     299,700        168     

SPH REIT

     651,900        463     

Starhill Global REIT

     871,690        341     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   102   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

Singapore – 3.1% continued

        

Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust

     1,334,991        $1,436     

UOL Group Ltd.

     266,797        1,395     
       
                31,190       

South Africa – 0.5%

        

Equites Property Fund Ltd.

     445,061        384     

Fortress Real Estate Investments Ltd.*

     701,077        457     

Fortress Real Estate Investments Ltd., Class B*

     573,997        147     

Growthpoint Properties Ltd.

     2,008,361        1,470     

Hyprop Investments Ltd.

     199,804        334     

Investec Property Fund Ltd.

     340,836        158     

Redefine Properties Ltd.

     3,873,774        794     

Resilient REIT Ltd.

     177,520        465     

Vukile Property Fund Ltd.

     471,265        329     
       
                4,538       

South Korea – 0.1%

        

ESR Kendall Square REIT Co. Ltd.

     80,276        240     

JR Global REIT

     79,639        271     

LOTTE REIT Co. Ltd.

     72,143        205     

SK D&D Co. Ltd.

     4,890        72     

SK REITs Co. Ltd.

     38,596        148     
       
                936       

Spain – 0.3%

        

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi S.A.

     174,499        1,106     

Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi S.A.

     31,567        169     

Merlin Properties Socimi S.A.

     193,505        1,696     
       
                2,971       

Sweden – 1.5%

        

Atrium Ljungberg AB, Class B

     26,854        439     

Castellum AB

     152,778        1,781     

Catena AB

     18,765        696     

Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB

     25,995        272     

Corem Property Group AB, Class B

     335,028        234     

Dios Fastigheter AB

     51,497        342     

Fabege AB

     154,193        1,187     

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B*

     367,420        1,512     

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

     63,862        868     

K-fast Holding AB*

     30,895        61     

NP3 Fastigheter AB

     16,798        304     

Nyfosa AB

     98,071        683     

Pandox AB*

     55,512        694     

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB, Class B

     34,742        270     

Sagax AB, Class B

     111,214        2,570     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

Sweden – 1.5% continued

        

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB

     639,121        $876     

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB, Class D

     81,168        126     

Wallenstam AB, Class B

     212,440        806     

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

     160,994        1,234     
       
                14,955       

Switzerland – 1.1%

        

Allreal Holding A.G. (Registered)

     8,608        1,453     

Intershop Holding A.G.

     671        489     

IWG PLC*

     447,761        912     

Mobimo Holding A.G. (Registered)

     4,172        1,087     

PSP Swiss Property A.G. (Registered)

     26,697        3,034     

Swiss Prime Site A.G. (Registered)

     44,580        3,711     
       
                10,686       

Taiwan – 0.4%

        

Cathay Real Estate Development Co. Ltd.

     278,000        157     

Chong Hong Construction Co. Ltd.

     98,000        253     

Delpha Construction Co. Ltd.

     237,000        143     

Farglory Land Development Co. Ltd.

     166,000        310     

Highwealth Construction Corp.

     613,268        830     

Huaku Development Co. Ltd.

     141,000        431     

Kindom Development Co. Ltd.

     207,900        205     

Prince Housing & Development Corp.

     502,000        193     

Ruentex Development Co. Ltd.

     1,005,950        1,174     

Sakura Development Co. Ltd.

     133,000        163     
       
                3,859       

Thailand – 0.7%

        

Amata Corp. PCL NVDR

     458,235        305     

AP Thailand PCL (Registered)

     441,405        155     

AP Thailand PCL NVDR

     993,904        349     

Central Pattana PCL (Registered)

     581,626        1,169     

Central Pattana PCL NVDR

     594,598        1,199     

Land & Houses PCL NVDR

     4,956,600        1,429     

Origin Property PCL NVDR

     475,400        162     

Pruksa Holding PCL NVDR

     409,300        150     

Quality Houses PCL NVDR

     4,349,400        308     

Sansiri PCL NVDR

     6,961,466        355     

SC Asset Corp. PCL (Registered)

     747,984        94     

SC Asset Corp. PCL NVDR

     4,424            

Singha Estate PCL NVDR

     1,380,800        70     

Supalai PCL (Registered)

     280,445        182     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   103    EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

Thailand – 0.7% continued

        

Supalai PCL NVDR

     456,300        $296     

WHA Corp. PCL NVDR

     4,838,700        610     
       
                6,833       

Turkey – 0.0%

        

Is Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S.*

     241,574        114     

Ziraat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S.

     528,732        124     
       
                238       

United Arab Emirates – 0.3%

        

Aldar Properties PJSC

     2,247,634        2,851       

United Kingdom – 3.5%

        

Assura PLC

     1,722,598        1,040     

Big Yellow Group PLC

     101,983        1,475     

British Land (The) Co. PLC

     516,872        2,482     

Civitas Social Housing PLC

     372,456        247     

CLS Holdings PLC

     109,776        182     

Custodian Property Income REIT PLC

     258,043        284     

Derwent London PLC

     59,040        1,720     

Empiric Student Property PLC

     356,347        396     

Grainger PLC

     431,986        1,243     

Great Portland Estates PLC

     124,238        779     

Hammerson PLC

     2,433,234        785     

Helical PLC

     65,209        241     

Home REIT PLC(2)

     484,349        230     

Impact Healthcare REIT PLC

     181,679        207     

Land Securities Group PLC

     410,011        3,152     

LondonMetric Property PLC

     542,110        1,178     

LXI REIT PLC

     946,441        1,152     

Picton Property Income Ltd.

     315,890        270     

Primary Health Properties PLC

     736,716        920     

PRS REIT (The) PLC

     317,619        317     

Regional REIT Ltd.

     244,492        164     

Safestore Holdings PLC

     123,673        1,450     

Segro PLC

     704,868        6,709     

Shaftesbury Capital PLC

     793,333        1,125     

Supermarket Income REIT PLC

     714,941        766     

Target Healthcare REIT PLC

     362,176        313     

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

     1,090,454        1,886     

UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd.

     477,730        304     

UNITE Group (The) PLC

     199,580        2,368     

Urban Logistics REIT PLC

     284,949        450     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

United Kingdom – 3.5% continued

        

Warehouse REIT PLC

     233,910        $295     

Workspace Group PLC

     84,035        454     
       
                34,584       

United States – 53.9%

        

Acadia Realty Trust

     54,621        762     

Agree Realty Corp.

     51,534        3,536     

Alexander’s, Inc.

     1,333        258     

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

     91,042        11,434     

American Assets Trust, Inc.

     31,179        580     

American Homes 4 Rent, Class A

     185,047        5,820     

Americold Realty Trust, Inc.

     157,288        4,475     

Apartment Income REIT Corp.

     87,280        3,126     

Apartment Investment and Management Co., Class A

     91,386        703     

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

     126,197        1,959     

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     81,680        13,727     

Boston Properties, Inc.

     86,862        4,701     

Brandywine Realty Trust

     104,066        492     

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

     174,145        3,748     

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.

     100,503        1,710     

Camden Property Trust

     58,941        6,179     

CareTrust REIT, Inc.

     56,467        1,106     

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.

     7,998        205     

Centerspace

     9,131        499     

Chatham Lodging Trust

     28,481        299     

City Office REIT, Inc.

     26,010        179     

Community Healthcare Trust, Inc.

     13,997        512     

Corporate Office Properties Trust

     65,701        1,558     

Cousins Properties, Inc.

     88,838        1,899     

CubeSmart

     131,052        6,057     

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

     121,448        987     

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     167,945        16,511     

DigitalBridge Group, Inc.

     92,976        1,115     

Douglas Emmett, Inc.

     101,875        1,256     

Eagle Hospitality Trust(2) *

     496,400            

Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

     51,948        714     

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

     25,377        4,195     

Elme Communities

     50,762        907     

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

     77,970        506     

Equinix, Inc.

     54,070        38,987     

Equity Commonwealth

     64,074        1,327     

Equity Commonwealth - (Fractional Shares)(2)

     75,000            

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

     102,990        6,914     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   104   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

United States – 53.9% continued

        

Equity Residential

     209,586        $12,575     

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     37,803        7,906     

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     78,228        12,746     

Federal Realty Investment Trust

     42,492        4,199     

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

     76,711        4,081     

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

     48,972        1,315     

FRP Holdings, Inc.*

     3,740        216     

Getty Realty Corp.

     23,847        859     

Gladstone Commercial Corp.

     23,642        299     

Global Medical REIT, Inc.

     37,295        340     

Global Net Lease, Inc.

     59,647        767     

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

     221,820        4,288     

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

     313,412        6,886     

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

     61,691        1,431     

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     417,475        6,884     

Howard Hughes (The) Corp.*

     21,786        1,743     

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.

     82,250        547     

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

     131,815        2,113     

Indus Realty Trust, Inc.

     2,533        168     

Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.

     16,302        1,239     

InvenTrust Properties Corp.

     40,420        946     

Invitation Homes, Inc.

     356,922        11,147     

Iron Mountain, Inc.

     169,759        8,982     

JBG SMITH Properties

     59,010        889     

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

     72,020        1,195     

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     62,229        2,016     

Kimco Realty Corp.

     360,490        7,040     

Kite Realty Group Trust

     128,718        2,693     

Life Storage, Inc.

     49,640        6,507     

LTC Properties, Inc.

     24,356        856     

LXP Industrial Trust

     162,319        1,673     

Macerich (The) Co.

     125,074        1,326     

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

     348,948        2,868     

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

     67,337        10,171     

National Health Investors, Inc.

     25,206        1,300     

National Retail Properties, Inc.

     103,861        4,585     

National Storage Affiliates Trust

     50,259        2,100     

Necessity Retail REIT (The), Inc.

     79,545        499     

NETSTREIT Corp.

     31,284        572     

NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.

     13,919        608     

Office Properties Income Trust

     29,730        366     

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

     136,656        3,746     

One Liberty Properties, Inc.

     10,362        238     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

United States – 53.9% continued

        

Orion Office REIT, Inc.

     34,394        $230     

Paramount Group, Inc.

     99,907        456     

Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     130,822        1,617     

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

     76,382        1,072     

Phillips Edison & Co., Inc.

     68,532        2,235     

Physicians Realty Trust

     132,470        1,978     

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

     71,135        519     

Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc.

     24,533        515     

Prologis, Inc.

     539,387        67,299     

Public Storage

     92,347        27,902     

Realty Income Corp.

     366,258        23,191     

Regency Centers Corp.

     89,625        5,483     

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.

     72,044        1,006     

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

     107,065        6,386     

RLJ Lodging Trust

     94,332        1,000     

RPT Realty

     47,483        452     

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.

     30,524        2,739     

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

     135,176        1,554     

Saul Centers, Inc.

     8,383        327     

Seritage Growth Properties, Class A*

     22,147        174     

Service Properties Trust

     98,456        981     

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     190,973        21,383     

SITE Centers Corp.

     112,844        1,386     

SL Green Realty Corp.

     37,867        891     

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.

     80,923        3,224     

St. Joe (The) Co.

     19,370        806     

STAG Industrial, Inc.

     104,278        3,527     

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

     63,363        443     

Sun Communities, Inc.

     72,309        10,187     

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

     125,435        1,239     

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

     60,752        1,193     

Terreno Realty Corp.

     44,771        2,892     

UDR, Inc.

     189,882        7,797     

UMH Properties, Inc.

     31,660        468     

Universal Health Realty Income Trust

     7,992        384     

Urban Edge Properties

     68,613        1,033     

Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., Class A

     17,618        309     

Ventas, Inc.

     233,403        10,118     

Veris Residential, Inc.*

     46,334        678     

Vornado Realty Trust

     94,794        1,457     

Welltower, Inc.

     276,033        19,789     

WeWork,Inc.,Class A*

     111,395        87     

Whitestone REIT

     28,830        265     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
  

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2% (1)    continued

 

     

United States – 53.9% continued

 

     

WP Carey, Inc.

     121,340        $9,398     

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     66,128        866     
       
                538,804       

Total Common Stocks

                      

(Cost $792,554)

        980,607     
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 0.9%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(3) (4)

     8,971,826        8,972     

Total Investment Companies

                      

(Cost $8,972)

        8,972     
        

Total Investments – 99.1%

                      

(Cost $801,526)

        989,579     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.9%

 

     9,331     

Net Assets – 100.0%

              $998,910       

 

(1) 

Adjustment factors obtained from an independent evaluation service were used to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

 

(2) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

(3) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(4) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

EAFE – Europe, Australasia and the Far East

MSCI – Morgan Stanley Capital International

NVDR – Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

S&P – Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had outstanding forward foreign currency exchange contracts as follows:

 

COUNTERPARTY    


CONTRACTS

TO

DELIVER
CURRENCY

 

 

 
 

   

AMOUNT

(LOCAL

CURRENCY)

(000S)

 

 

 

 

   

IN

EXCHANGE

FOR

CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

  AMOUNT

(LOCAL

CURRENCY)

(000S)

   

SETTLEMENT

DATE

 

 

   

UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

(000S)

 

 

 

 

Morgan
Stanley
   
United States
Dollar
 
 
    16               Swedish Krona     169     6/21/23       $—
UBS    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    243      
Australian
Dollar
 
 
  366     6/21/23       2  
UBS    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    192      
Singapore
Dollar
 
 
  259     6/21/23       3  
             
Subtotal
Appreciation
                                        5  
Citibank     British Pound       264      
United States
Dollar
 
 
  315     6/21/23       (11
Citibank    
Canadian
Dollar
 
 
    1,280      
United States
Dollar
 
 
  932     6/21/23       (16
JPMorgan
Chase
    British Pound       380      
United States
Dollar
 
 
  467     6/21/23       (3
Morgan
Stanley
   
Japanese
Yen
 
 
    55,130      
United States
Dollar
 
 
  411     6/21/23       (9
Morgan
Stanley
   
Norwegian
Krone
 
 
    590      
United States
Dollar
 
 
  56     6/21/23       (1
Morgan
Stanley
    Swiss Franc       490      
United States
Dollar
 
 
  529     6/21/23       (12
Toronto-Dominion
Bank
    Euro       1,291      
United States
Dollar
 
 
  1,374     6/21/23       (33
Toronto-Dominion
Bank
   
Hong Kong
Dollar
 
 
    16,241      
United States
Dollar
 
 
  2,076     6/21/23       (1
             
Subtotal
Depreciation
                                        (86
Total                                         $  (81 )         

 

*

Amount rounds to less than one thousand.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   106   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE  

NUMBER OF

CONTRACTS

  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
   

CONTRACT

POSITION

 

CONTRACT

EXP.

 

VALUE AND    

UNREALIZED    

APPRECIATION    

(DEPRECIATION)    

(000S)(1)    

E-Mini S&P 500 (United States Dollar)   11     $2,276     Long   6/23   $126
E-Mini S&P MidCap 400 (United States Dollar)   31     7,842     Long   6/23   404
MSCI EAFE Index (United States Dollar)   46     4,822     Long   6/23   183
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (United States Dollar)   54     2,688     Long   6/23   84
S&P/TSX 60 Index (Canadian Dollar)   5     895     Long   6/23   29
           

Total

                      $826

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY    % OF NET
ASSETS
 

United States Dollar

     55.3

Japanese Yen

     9.7  

Hong Kong Dollar

     8.0  

All other currencies less than 5%

     26.1  
   

Total Investments

     99.1  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     0.9  
   

Net Assets

     100.0

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices). The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair

valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)
 

Common Stocks:

          

Brazil

   $ 2,608      $     $      $ 2,608  

Canada

     14,569                     14,569  

Chile

     1,230                     1,230  

China

            33,065       1,259        34,324  

Egypt

     161        72              233  

Indonesia

            935       71        1,006  

Mexico

     6,664                     6,664  

United Kingdom

            34,354       230        34,584  

United States

     538,804                     538,804  

All Other Countries(1)

            346,585              346,585  

Total Common Stocks

     564,036        415,011       1,560        980,607  

Investment Companies

     8,972                     8,972  

Total Investments

   $ 573,008      $ 415,011     $ 1,560      $ 989,579  
     

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

 

 

                

Assets

          

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $ 5     $      $ 5  

Futures Contracts

     826                     826  

Liabilities

          

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

            (86            (86

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ 826      $ (81   $      $ 745  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)

 

  

Australia – 2.1%

       

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd.

     165,575         $2,551     

APA Group

     63,332       430     

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

     32,604       815     

ASX Ltd.

     10,787       470     

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

     108,512       244     

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

     25,768       349     

Brambles Ltd.

     78,123       703     

Cochlear Ltd.

     3,576       567     

Coles Group Ltd.

     73,464       886     

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

     93,983       6,188     

Dexus

     63,946       324     

Endeavour Group Ltd.

     80,748       366     

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

     93,770       1,410     

Goodman Group

     94,014       1,196     

GPT Group (The)

     113,736       326     

IDP Education Ltd.

     11,374       209     

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

     36,322       177     

Macquarie Group Ltd.

     20,249       2,385     

Mineral Resources Ltd.

     9,545       517     

Mirvac Group

     203,222       285     

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

     49,144       880     

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

     63,679       521     

Orica Ltd.

     25,169       260     

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

     85,265       833     

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

     10,576       471     

REA Group Ltd.

     3,088       288     

Santos Ltd.

     175,662       811     

Scentre Group

     289,520       537     

SEEK Ltd.

     18,501       299     

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

     26,281       614     

Stockland

     136,456       366     

Suncorp Group Ltd.

     68,101       552     

Telstra Group Ltd.

     225,878       638     

Transurban Group

     168,533       1,604     

Vicinity Ltd.

     207,672       272     

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

     105,110       2,368     
       
               31,712           

Austria – 0.1%

       

Mondi PLC

     26,062       413     

OMV A.G.

     8,495       389     

Verbund A.G.

     3,609       314     

voestalpine A.G.

     6,562       223     
       
               1,339           
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

Belgium – 0.1%

       

D’ieteren Group

     1,421         $276     

KBC Group N.V.

     13,872       954     

Solvay S.A., Class A

     4,034       462     

Umicore S.A.

     11,719       398     
       
               2,090           

Brazil – 0.3%

       

MercadoLibre, Inc.*

     2,511       3,310     

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

     24,729       1,191     
       
               4,501           

Canada – 3.2%

       

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

     27,310       1,392     

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc.

     44,942       2,260     

Bank of Montreal

     37,448       3,336     

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

     65,997       3,324     

Brookfield Corp.

     78,367       2,553     

CAE, Inc.*

     16,897       382     

Cameco Corp.

     24,046       630     

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

     4,271       150     

Canadian National Railway Co.

     31,822       3,755     

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A

     3,245       423     

Dollarama, Inc.

     15,071       901     

Enbridge, Inc.

     112,180       4,277     

FirstService Corp.

     2,252       317     

Fortis, Inc.

     26,470       1,125     

Gildan Activewear, Inc.

     10,100       336     

Hydro One Ltd.

     17,806       507     

Intact Financial Corp.

     9,681       1,385     

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A*

     34,667       313     

Keyera Corp.

     12,803       280     

Kinross Gold Corp.

     75,131       354     

Magna International, Inc.

     15,624       837     

Metro, Inc.

     12,935       711     

National Bank of Canada

     18,724       1,339     

Northland Power, Inc.

     12,839       322     

Nutrien Ltd.

     28,829       2,129     

Open Text Corp.

     14,759       569     

Parkland Corp.

     7,890       189     

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

     30,968       1,003     

Power Corp. of Canada

     30,737       786     

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.

     10,242       576     

Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B

     19,380       898     

Shopify, Inc., Class A*

     65,980       3,164     

TELUS Corp.

     1,486       30     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

Canada – 3.2%    continued

       

TELUS Corp. (Toronto Exchange)

     24,769         $492     

Thomson Reuters Corp.

     9,464       1,231     

Toromont Industries Ltd.

     4,533       372     

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

     100,539       6,022     
       
               48,670           

Chile – 0.1%

       

Antofagasta PLC

     21,987       430     

Lundin Mining Corp.

     39,697       270     
       
               700           

China – 0.5%

       

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

     207,500       645     

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

     14,369       2,679     

Prosus N.V.*

     44,462       3,477     
       
               6,801           

Denmark – 1.4%

       

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

     173       306     

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B

     281       509     

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

     5,727       435     

Coloplast A/S, Class B

     6,453       850     

Demant A/S*

     5,651       198     

Genmab A/S*

     3,639       1,374     

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

     91,816       14,571     

Novozymes A/S, Class B

     11,617       595     

Orsted A/S(2)

     10,829       924     

Pandora A/S

     5,053       484     

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

     55,816       1,617     
       
               21,863           

Finland – 0.5%

       

Elisa OYJ

     7,568       456     

Kesko OYJ, Class B

     14,521       313     

Neste OYJ

     23,493       1,159     

Nordea Bank Abp

     182,128       1,944     

Orion OYJ, Class B

     5,925       265     

Sampo OYJ, Class A

     26,654       1,257     

Stora Enso OYJ (Registered)

     30,772       400     

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

     30,204       1,014     

Wartsila OYJ Abp

     25,411       240     
       
               7,048           

France – 3.8%

       

Accor S.A.*

     9,639       314     

Air Liquide S.A.

     28,971       4,853     

Alstom S.A.

     17,158       469     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

France – 3.8%    continued

       

AXA S.A.

     104,113         $3,183     

BioMerieux

     2,338       247     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     61,500       3,678     

Bouygues S.A.

     12,784       431     

Bureau Veritas S.A.

     16,675       479     

Carrefour S.A.

     34,201       691     

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin S.C.A.

     37,492       1,147     

Covivio S.A./France

     2,618       153     

Danone S.A.

     35,488       2,206     

Eiffage S.A.

     4,304       466     

EssilorLuxottica S.A.

     16,111       2,908     

Gecina S.A.

     2,509       261     

Kering S.A.

     4,144       2,705     

Klepierre S.A.

     12,112       275     

L’Oreal S.A.

     13,397       5,994     

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.

     15,365       14,081     

Orange S.A.

     110,396       1,312     

Publicis Groupe S.A.

     12,704       992     

SEB S.A.

     1,587       181     

Societe Generale S.A.

     45,969       1,038     

Teleperformance

     3,274       791     

TotalEnergies S.E.

     138,004       8,143     

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield*

     6,851       369     

Valeo

     11,904       245     

Vivendi S.E.

     41,312       417     

Worldline S.A.(2) *

     13,690       582     
       
               58,611           

Germany – 1.7%

       

adidas A.G.

     8,956       1,581     

Allianz S.E. (Registered)

     22,318       5,152     

Bayerische Motoren Werke A.G.

     18,307       2,005     

Beiersdorf A.G.

     5,776       752     

Brenntag S.E.

     8,637       648     

Carl Zeiss Meditec A.G. (Bearer)

     2,270       315     

Commerzbank A.G.*

     59,039       621     

Deutsche Boerse A.G.

     10,520       2,047     

Evonik Industries A.G.

     10,751       226     

GEA Group A.G.

     8,673       395     

HeidelbergCement A.G.

     8,205       599     

HelloFresh S.E.*

     8,836       210     

Henkel A.G. & Co. KGaA

     5,957       433     

LEG Immobilien S.E.

     4,453       244     

Merck KGaA

     7,169       1,333     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

Germany – 1.7%    continued

       

MTU Aero Engines A.G.

     2,929         $733     

Puma S.E.

     5,779       356     

SAP S.E.

     57,873       7,280     

Symrise A.G.

     7,567       822     

Telefonica Deutschland Holding A.G.

     51,399       158     

Zalando S.E.(2) *

     12,219       511     
       
               26,421           

Hong Kong – 0.8%

       

AIA Group Ltd.

     656,200       6,895     

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

     41,478       588     

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd.

     220,000       293     

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

     620,462       548     

MTR Corp. Ltd.

     88,126       426     

Prudential PLC

     152,265       2,082     

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

     195,918       265     

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

     25,000       193     

Swire Properties Ltd.

     67,278       174     

WH Group Ltd.(2)

     468,500       279     
       
               11,743           

Ireland – 0.3%

       

CRH PLC

     41,130       2,079     

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

     8,760       873     

Kingspan Group PLC

     8,862       608     

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

     13,949       506     
       
               4,066           

Israel – 0.0%

       

Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.

     86,668       655           

Italy – 0.4%

       

Amplifon S.p.A.

     6,813       237     

Coca-Cola HBC A.G. - CDI*

     10,760       294     

Enel S.p.A.

     450,035       2,749     

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

     892,151       2,296     

Nexi S.p.A.*

     34,837       284     

Prysmian S.p.A.

     14,509       611     
       
               6,471           

Japan – 6.2%

       

Aeon Co. Ltd.

     36,600       710     

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

     25,300       880     

ANA Holdings, Inc.*

     8,900       193     

Asahi Kasei Corp.

     70,800       497     

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

     101,300       1,441     

Azbil Corp.

     6,100       167     

Bridgestone Corp.

     31,600       1,284     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

Japan – 6.2%    continued

       

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     37,130         $918     

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

     12,600       352     

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

     16,800       312     

Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.

     55,700       1,023     

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

     97,200       3,547     

Daikin Industries Ltd.

     13,800       2,474     

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

     33,000       777     

Denso Corp.

     24,100       1,360     

Eisai Co. Ltd.

     13,905       791     

FANUC Corp.

     53,000       1,911     

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

     9,700       2,121     

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

     19,800       1,006     

Fujitsu Ltd.

     10,900       1,473     

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.

     12,300       365     

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

     1,200       169     

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

     1,700       222     

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

     6,500       151     

Hoshizaki Corp.

     6,400       236     

Hoya Corp.

     19,800       2,190     

Hulic Co. Ltd.

     21,500       177     

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

     6,500       261     

Inpex Corp.

     57,600       613     

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

     31,200       373     

ITOCHU Corp.

     65,800       2,143     

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

     74       295     

JFE Holdings, Inc.

     27,300       347     

JSR Corp.

     9,800       232     

Kajima Corp.

     23,800       287     

Kao Corp.

     25,700       1,004     

KDDI Corp.

     89,400       2,761     

Keio Corp.

     6,200       217     

Kikkoman Corp.

     8,000       408     

Komatsu Ltd.

     51,200       1,270     

Kubota Corp.

     55,600       842     

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

     6,000       275     

Lixil Corp.

     17,000       280     

Marubeni Corp.

     85,500       1,162     

Mazda Motor Corp.

     31,100       290     

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

     4,900       204     

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

     11,800       281     

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

     71,400       425     

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

     62,100       741     

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

     79,400       2,474     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

Japan – 6.2%    continued

       

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

     10,900         $281     

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

     23,600       733     

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     31,845       1,945     

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

     61,300       2,376     

Nippon Building Fund, Inc.

     78       324     

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, Inc.

     4,100       247     

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

     44,900       422     

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.

     115       244     

Nippon Steel Corp.

     44,800       1,057     

Nippon Yusen K.K.

     27,400       640     

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

     3,400       311     

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

     4,400       530     

Nitto Denko Corp.

     7,900       511     

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

     163,000       629     

Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

     6,900       153     

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

     22,076       513     

NTT Data Corp.

     34,400       452     

Obayashi Corp.

     38,100       292     

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

     15,600       203     

Omron Corp.

     10,200       597     

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

     4,000       150     

Oriental Land Co. Ltd.

     55,500       1,898     

ORIX Corp.

     65,800       1,085     

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

     20,700       340     

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

     20,400       395     

Panasonic Corp.

     121,700       1,089     

Rakuten Group, Inc.

     49,800       232     

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

     79,900       2,215     

Rohm Co. Ltd.

     4,800       400     

SCSK Corp.

     8,200       120     

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

     20,600       292     

Sekisui House Ltd.

     34,100       695     

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

     41,800       1,886     

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

     15,800       234     

Sharp Corp.

     12,700       90     

Shimadzu Corp.

     13,100       411     

Shimizu Corp.

     30,700       174     

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

     102,500       3,325     

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

     14,500       656     

SoftBank Corp.

     159,500       1,840     

Sompo Holdings, Inc.

     17,300       687     

Sony Group Corp.

     69,900       6,355     

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

     80,100       269     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

Japan – 6.2%    continued

       

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

     39,900         $513     

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

     13,700       524     

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

     18,900       647     

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

     17,300       390     

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

     8,000       298     

Sysmex Corp.

     9,642       633     

Taisei Corp.

     10,000       309     

TDK Corp.

     21,400       768     

Terumo Corp.

     35,900       969     

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

     9,900       237     

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

     24,900       3,045     

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

     21,000       395     

Tokyu Corp.

     31,000       412     

Toray Industries, Inc.

     78,100       446     

Tosoh Corp.

     14,500       197     

TOTO Ltd.

     8,100       271     

Unicharm Corp.

     22,400       921     

USS Co. Ltd.

     11,000       191     

West Japan Railway Co.

     12,500       515     

Yamaha Corp.

     8,000       309     

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

     15,900       417     

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

     13,700       600     

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

     12,600       205     

Z Holdings Corp.

     156,300       444     

ZOZO, Inc.

     7,300       167     
       
               95,053           

Netherlands – 1.7%

       

Akzo Nobel N.V.

     9,945       776     

ASML Holding N.V.

     22,374       15,288     

IMCD N.V.

     3,250       532     

ING Groep N.V.

     206,420       2,456     

JDE Peet’s N.V.

     5,933       173     

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V.

     57,913       1,981     

Koninklijke DSM N.V.

     9,700       1,146     

Koninklijke KPN N.V.

     184,270       651     

NN Group N.V.

     15,461       561     

Randstad N.V.

     6,535       388     

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

     14,258       1,799     
       
               25,751           

New Zealand – 0.1%

       

Auckland International Airport Ltd.*

     68,258       371     

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

     31,294       523     

Mercury NZ Ltd.

     41,748       165     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

New Zealand – 0.1%    continued

       

Meridian Energy Ltd.

     74,704         $246     

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

     106,990       339     

Xero Ltd.*

     7,334       444     
       
               2,088           

Norway – 0.3%

       

Aker BP ASA

     18,314       449     

DNB Bank ASA

     50,644       908     

Equinor ASA

     53,111       1,510     

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

     11,590       190     

Mowi ASA

     22,362       414     

Norsk Hydro ASA

     73,083       547     

Orkla ASA

     40,972       291     

Salmar ASA

     3,653       160     

Telenor ASA

     40,355       474     
       
               4,943           

Portugal – 0.0%

       

Banco Espirito Santo S.A. (Registered)(3) *

     29,034           

Galp Energia SGPS S.A.

     26,945       306     

Jeronimo Martins SGPS S.A.

     15,757       369     
       
               675           

Singapore – 0.3%

       

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

     302,173       451     

Capitaland Investment Ltd.

     139,258       387     

City Developments Ltd.

     21,100       117     

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A*

     72,300       218     

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

     86,400       366     

Singapore Airlines Ltd.

     73,200       316     

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

     48,200       342     

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

     65,200       1,463     

UOL Group Ltd.

     25,982       136     
       
               3,796           

South Korea – 0.0%

       

Delivery Hero S.E.*

     9,135       311           

Spain – 0.7%

       

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

     333,396       2,382     

Iberdrola S.A.

     340,969       4,247     

Industria de Diseno Textil S.A.

     60,256       2,023     

Naturgy Energy Group S.A.

     8,335       251     

Red Electrica Corp. S.A.

     23,011       405     

Repsol S.A.

     77,103       1,187     
       
               10,495           
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

Sweden – 0.9%

       

Alfa Laval AB

     16,256         $581     

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

     55,898       1,342     

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

     146,479       1,857     

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

     88,058       1,013     

Boliden AB

     14,934       587     

Electrolux AB, Class B

     12,404       151     

Epiroc AB, Class A

     35,878       712     

Epiroc AB, Class B

     22,928       391     

EQT AB

     19,930       408     

Essity AB, Class B

     34,003       972     

Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

     42,106       601     

Holmen AB, Class B

     4,922       190     

Husqvarna AB, Class B

     25,223       219     

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

     84,119       959     

Sandvik AB

     58,163       1,236     

SKF AB, Class B

     21,832       431     

Svenska Cellulosa AB S.C.A., Class B

     32,613       429     

Tele2 AB, Class B

     33,667       335     

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

     161,542       949     

Telia Co. AB

     145,539       370     
       
               13,733           

Switzerland – 1.4%

       

ABB Ltd. (Registered)

     87,070       2,986     

Adecco Group A.G. (Registered)

     9,480       345     

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli A.G. (Participation Certificate)

     57       674     

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli A.G. (Registered)

     6       708     

Cie Financiere Richemont S.A., Class A (Registered)

     28,951       4,641     

Clariant A.G. (Registered)*

     12,593       209     

Geberit A.G. (Registered)

     1,949       1,090     

Givaudan S.A. (Registered)

     511       1,665     

Kuehne + Nagel International A.G. (Registered)

     3,032       905     

Lonza Group A.G. (Registered)

     4,125       2,481     

SGS S.A. (Registered)

     352       773     

Sika A.G. (Registered)

     8,084       2,269     

Sonova Holding A.G. (Registered)

     2,911       859     

Straumann Holding A.G. (Registered)

     6,166       925     

Swiss Life Holding A.G. (Registered)

     1,711       1,055     

Temenos A.G. (Registered)

     3,648       254     
       
               21,839           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

United Kingdom – 4.0%

       

abrdn PLC

     117,272         $295     

Ashtead Group PLC

     24,256       1,486     

Associated British Foods PLC

     20,143       483     

AstraZeneca PLC

     85,990       11,935     

Barratt Developments PLC

     56,005       323     

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

     6,195       321     

British Land (The) Co. PLC

     53,336       256     

BT Group PLC

     384,664       692     

Bunzl PLC

     18,291       691     

Burberry Group PLC

     20,953       670     

CNH Industrial N.V.

     58,096       889     

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

     11,574       685     

Compass Group PLC

     97,101       2,441     

Croda International PLC

     7,991       642     

DCC PLC

     5,191       303     

HSBC Holdings PLC

     1,108,060       7,544     

Informa PLC

     77,348       661     

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

     10,002       657     

Intertek Group PLC

     9,149       459     

J Sainsbury PLC

     95,797       330     

Johnson Matthey PLC

     10,636       261     

Kingfisher PLC

     111,935       362     

Land Securities Group PLC

     40,138       309     

Legal & General Group PLC

     328,184       971     

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

     3,725,456       2,198     

National Grid PLC

     203,084       2,757     

Next PLC

     7,119       579     

Ocado Group PLC*

     32,122       213     

Pearson PLC

     35,260       368     

Persimmon PLC

     16,951       264     

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

     39,671       3,014     

RELX PLC

     105,901       3,428     

Rentokil Initial PLC

     141,101       1,032     

Schroders PLC

     45,462       259     

Segro PLC

     66,402       632     

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

     4,209       618     

St. James’s Place PLC

     31,166       467     

Taylor Wimpey PLC

     195,835       288     

Tesco PLC

     410,133       1,345     

Unilever PLC

     140,655       7,287     

Vodafone Group PLC

     1,440,260       1,592     

Whitbread PLC

     11,416       422     

WPP PLC

     59,433       705     
       
               61,134           
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

United States – 66.5%

       

3M Co.

     30,624         $3,219     

A.O. Smith Corp.

     7,173       496     

Accenture PLC, Class A

     34,970       9,995     

Adobe, Inc.*

     25,798       9,942     

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     3,273       398     

Aflac, Inc.

     32,737       2,112     

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

     16,335       2,260     

Align Technology, Inc.*

     4,108       1,373     

Allegion PLC

     4,813       514     

Allstate (The) Corp.

     14,713       1,630     

Ally Financial, Inc.

     16,189       413     

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

     331,562       34,393     

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

     303,979       31,614     

Amcor PLC

     81,794       931     

American Express Co.

     35,212       5,808     

American International Group, Inc.

     41,166       2,073     

American Tower Corp.

     25,828       5,278     

American Water Works Co., Inc.

     10,699       1,567     

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     5,899       1,808     

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     8,520       1,364     

Amgen, Inc.

     29,611       7,158     

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

     25,401       485     

ANSYS, Inc.*

     4,875       1,622     

Applied Materials, Inc.

     47,730       5,863     

Aptiv PLC*

     15,019       1,685     

Arch Capital Group Ltd.*

     20,555       1,395     

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

     11,690       2,236     

Assurant, Inc.

     2,910       349     

Atmos Energy Corp.

     8,104       911     

Autodesk, Inc.*

     11,961       2,490     

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     23,020       5,125     

Baker Hughes Co.

     55,416       1,599     

Ball Corp.

     17,418       960     

Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp.

     42,425       1,928     

Baxter International, Inc.

     28,142       1,141     

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     11,570       906     

Biogen, Inc.*

     7,990       2,221     

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

     10,323       1,004     

Bio-Techne Corp.

     8,864       658     

BlackRock, Inc.

     8,331       5,574     

BorgWarner, Inc.

     13,146       646     

Boston Properties, Inc.

     8,230       445     

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     117,984       8,177     

Bunge Ltd.

     8,248       788     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

United States – 66.5%    continued

       

Burlington Stores, Inc.*

     3,549         $717     

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

     6,498       646     

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*

     15,212       3,196     

Campbell Soup Co.

     11,675       642     

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     14,587       1,101     

Carlyle Group (The), Inc.

     11,764       365     

CarMax, Inc.*

     8,697       559     

Carrier Global Corp.

     46,200       2,114     

Catalent, Inc.*

     9,699       637     

Caterpillar, Inc.

     28,872       6,607     

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

     6,004       806     

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A*

     17,459       1,271     

Celanese Corp.

     6,040       658     

Charles Schwab (The) Corp.

     80,606       4,222     

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

     12,397       1,954     

Chubb Ltd.

     23,036       4,473     

Cigna Group (The)

     16,959       4,334     

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     228,115       11,925     

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

     27,137       824     

Clorox (The) Co.

     7,003       1,108     

CME Group, Inc.

     19,945       3,820     

Coca-Cola (The) Co.

     228,101       14,149     

Cognex Corp.

     9,467       469     

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     44,039       3,310     

Computershare Ltd.

     29,700       431     

Conagra Brands, Inc.

     26,513       996     

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

     19,740       1,889     

Copart, Inc.*

     23,954       1,802     

Crown Castle, Inc.

     24,011       3,214     

CSX Corp.

     116,304       3,482     

Cummins, Inc.

     7,798       1,863     

DaVita, Inc.*

     2,749       223     

Deere & Co.

     15,909       6,569     

Delta Air Lines, Inc.*

     8,745       305     

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

     12,508       491     

Dexcom, Inc.*

     21,412       2,488     

Discover Financial Services

     15,120       1,494     

Dover Corp.

     7,688       1,168     

Eaton Corp. PLC

     22,063       3,780     

eBay, Inc.

     30,033       1,333     

Ecolab, Inc.

     14,209       2,352     

Edison International

     21,237       1,499     

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*

     34,250       2,834     

Elanco Animal Health, Inc.*

     25,581       240     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

United States – 66.5%    continued

       

Electronic Arts, Inc.

     15,304         $1,843     

Elevance Health, Inc.

     13,250       6,093     

Eli Lilly & Co.

     44,833       15,397     

Equinix, Inc.

     5,133       3,701     

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

     21,649       550     

Essential Utilities, Inc.

     14,213       620     

Estee Lauder (The) Cos., Inc., Class A

     12,826       3,161     

Eversource Energy

     19,339       1,513     

Exelon Corp.

     55,172       2,311     

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

     9,064       998     

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

     2,137       887     

Fastenal Co.

     31,761       1,713     

First Republic Bank

     10,133       142     

Fortive Corp.

     18,714       1,276     

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

     7,358       432     

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     16,566       446     

Gen Digital, Inc.

     33,773       580     

Generac Holdings, Inc.*

     3,497       378     

General Mills, Inc.

     32,941       2,815     

Genuine Parts Co.

     7,852       1,314     

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     69,624       5,777     

GSK PLC

     225,525       4,022     

Halliburton Co.

     50,212       1,589     

Hartford Financial Services Group (The), Inc.

     17,570       1,224     

Hasbro, Inc.

     7,222       388     

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

     11,755       3,100     

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

     29,768       654     

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     71,383       1,137     

HF Sinclair Corp.

     8,380       405     

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

     14,934       2,104     

Hologic, Inc.*

     13,633       1,100     

Home Depot (The), Inc.

     56,580       16,698     

Hormel Foods Corp.

     16,845       672     

HP, Inc.

     55,710       1,635     

HubSpot, Inc.*

     2,577       1,105     

Humana, Inc.

     7,020       3,408     

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     80,408       901     

IDEX Corp.

     4,213       973     

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*

     4,583       2,292     

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     17,029       4,146     

Illumina, Inc.*

     8,716       2,027     

Ingersoll Rand, Inc.

     22,673       1,319     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

United States – 66.5%    continued

       

Insulet Corp.*

     3,841         $1,225     

Intel Corp.

     229,026       7,482     

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

     30,903       3,223     

International Business Machines Corp.

     50,177       6,578     

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

     14,116       1,298     

International Paper Co.

     18,525       668     

Interpublic Group of (The) Cos., Inc.

     21,225       790     

Intuit, Inc.

     14,793       6,595     

Invesco Ltd.

     18,806       308     

James Hardie Industries PLC - CDI

     24,878       534     

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC*

     3,536       517     

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

     4,747       833     

Johnson & Johnson

     145,170       22,501     

Johnson Controls International PLC

     38,027       2,290     

Kellogg Co.

     14,191       950     

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.

     43,093       1,520     

KeyCorp

     54,059       677     

Keysight Technologies, Inc.*

     9,948       1,606     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     18,725       2,513     

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     111,761       1,957     

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc.

     8,299       470     

Kroger (The) Co.

     37,702       1,861     

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

     4,886       1,121     

Lam Research Corp.

     7,565       4,010     

Lear Corp.

     3,259       455     

Lennox International, Inc.

     1,696       426     

Linde PLC

     27,406       9,741     

LKQ Corp.

     14,553       826     

Loews Corp.

     11,259       653     

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     33,545       6,708     

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.

     4,527       916     

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*

     6,446       2,348     

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     25,993       3,505     

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

     2,138       837     

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     27,543       4,587     

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     3,420       1,214     

Masco Corp.

     12,537       623     

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     47,638       17,312     

McCormick & Co., Inc. (Non Voting)

     13,919       1,158     

McDonald’s Corp.

     40,656       11,368     

Merck & Co., Inc.

     140,734       14,973     

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*

     1,234       1,888     

Microsoft Corp.

     393,080       113,325     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

United States – 66.5%    continued

       

Moody’s Corp.

     9,131         $2,794     

Morgan Stanley

     70,307       6,173     

Mosaic (The) Co.

     18,869       866     

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

     9,282       2,656     

Nasdaq, Inc.

     19,502       1,066     

Newell Brands, Inc.

     21,687       270     

Newmont Corp.

     43,945       2,154     

NIKE, Inc., Class B

     69,920       8,575     

Norfolk Southern Corp.

     12,812       2,716     

Northern Trust Corp.(4)

     10,838       955     

Novocure Ltd.*

     5,094       306     

Nucor Corp.

     14,230       2,198     

NVIDIA Corp.

     136,538       37,926     

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

     5,200       1,772     

ONEOK, Inc.

     24,659       1,567     

Otis Worldwide Corp.

     23,018       1,943     

Owens Corning

     5,217       500     

Pentair PLC

     9,132       505     

PepsiCo, Inc.

     76,508       13,947     

Phillips 66

     26,210       2,657     

Plug Power, Inc.*

     27,743       325     

PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc.

     22,383       2,845     

Pool Corp.

     2,238       766     

PPG Industries, Inc.

     13,023       1,740     

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     13,620       1,012     

Procter & Gamble (The) Co.

     131,575       19,564     

Progressive (The) Corp.

     32,495       4,649     

Prologis, Inc.

     51,181       6,386     

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     20,356       1,684     

Quanta Services, Inc.

     7,903       1,317     

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     6,267       887     

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     11,034       1,029     

Regions Financial Corp.

     52,054       966     

Republic Services, Inc.

     12,246       1,656     

ResMed, Inc.

     8,216       1,799     

Rivian Automotive, Inc., Class A*

     17,371       269     

Robert Half International, Inc.

     5,885       474     

Roche Holding A.G. (Genusschein)

     38,979       11,155     

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

     6,364       1,868     

Rollins, Inc.

     12,708       477     

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     5,875       2,589     

S&P Global, Inc.

     18,465       6,366     

Salesforce, Inc.*

     55,488       11,085     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

United States – 66.5%    continued

       

SBA Communications Corp.

     5,974         $1,560     

Schlumberger N.V.

     78,590       3,859     

Schneider Electric S.E.

     30,065       5,026     

Sempra Energy

     17,444       2,637     

ServiceNow, Inc.*

     11,219       5,214     

Sherwin-Williams (The) Co.

     13,656       3,069     

Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.

     44,052       175     

Snap-on, Inc.

     2,896       715     

Splunk, Inc.*

     9,293       891     

State Street Corp.

     20,297       1,536     

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

     9,699       1,097     

STERIS PLC

     5,490       1,050     

Swiss Re A.G.

     16,716       1,719     

Synchrony Financial

     25,550       743     

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     12,312       1,390     

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*

     9,322       1,112     

Targa Resources Corp.

     11,791       860     

Target Corp.

     25,526       4,228     

Teleflex, Inc.

     2,688       681     

Tenaris S.A.

     26,899       383     

Tesla, Inc.*

     148,977       30,907     

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     50,415       9,378     

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     21,755       12,539     

TJX (The) Cos., Inc.

     64,414       5,048     

Tractor Supply Co.

     6,117       1,438     

Trane Technologies PLC

     12,743       2,344     

Travelers (The) Cos., Inc.

     13,007       2,230     

Trimble, Inc.*

     13,737       720     

Truist Financial Corp.

     73,545       2,508     

U.S. Bancorp

     78,260       2,821     

UGI Corp.

     11,287       392     

U-Haul Holding Co. (Non Voting)

     4,842       251     

Ulta Beauty, Inc.*

     2,837       1,548     

Union Pacific Corp.

     34,092       6,861     

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     40,489       7,854     

United Rentals, Inc.

     3,838       1,519     

Vail Resorts, Inc.

     2,259       528     

Valero Energy Corp.

     21,383       2,985     

Ventas, Inc.

     22,114       959     

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     233,027       9,062     

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     14,245       4,488     

VF Corp.

     17,459       400     

Visa, Inc., Class A

     90,356       20,372     

VMware, Inc., Class A*

     11,757       1,468     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 97.4% (1)     continued

 

  

United States – 66.5%     continued

 

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

     2,520         $1,736     

Walt Disney (The) Co.*

     101,128       10,126     

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.*

     127,824       1,930     

Waters Corp.*

     3,381       1,047     

Webster Financial Corp.

     9,529       376     

Welltower, Inc.

     26,119       1,873     

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

     4,097       1,420     

Westrock Co.

     14,192       432     

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     40,530       1,221     

Williams (The) Cos., Inc.

     67,451       2,014     

Willis Towers Watson PLC

     6,006       1,396     

Xylem, Inc.

     10,251       1,073     

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A*

     2,875       914     

Zoetis, Inc.

     25,841       4,301     

ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc.*

     14,251       352     
       
               1,017,380           

Total Common Stocks

                         

(Cost $1,186,254)

       1,489,889     
       

PREFERRED STOCKS – 0.1% (1)

 

  

Germany – 0.1%

       

Bayerische Motoren Werke A.G., 9.04%(5)

     3,365       344     

Henkel A.G. & Co. KGaA,
2.57%(5)

     9,860       771     
       
               1,115           

Total Preferred Stocks

                         

(Cost $1,041)

       1,115     
       

RIGHTS – 0.0%

 

  

United States – 0.0%

       

Contra Abiomed, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)(3) (6) *

     2,380           

Total Rights

                         

(Cost $—)

           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   116   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.4%

        

Northern Institutional Funds -

        

U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(7) (8)

     21,567,077        $21,567     
       

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $21,567)

        21,567     
        

Total Investments – 98.9%

                          

(Cost $1,208,862)

        1,512,571     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 1.1%

 

     16,658     

Net Assets – 100.0%

              $1,529,229           

 

(1) 

Adjustment factors were provided by an independent evaluation service to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

 

(2) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(3) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

(4) 

Investment in affiliate.

 

(5) 

Current yield is disclosed. Dividends are calculated based on a percentage of the issuer’s net income.

 

(6) 

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of this restricted illiquid security amounted to $0 or 0.0% of net assets.

Additional information on this restricted illiquid security is as follows:

 

    SECURITY    ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE
     COST
(000S)
 

Contra Abiomed, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)

     12/23/22      $  

 

(7) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(8) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

CDI – CREST Depository Interest

FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

S&P – Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had outstanding forward foreign currency exchange contracts as follows:

 

COUNTERPARTY

 

CONTRACTS

TO

DELIVER

CURRENCY

   

AMOUNT

(LOCAL

CURRENCY)

(000S)

   

IN

EXCHANGE

FOR

CURRENCY

   

AMOUNT

(LOCAL

CURRENCY)

(000S)

   

SETTLEMENT

DATE

   

UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

(000S)

 
Citibank    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    812       British Pound       680       6/21/23       $  28  
Citibank    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    1,243      
Canadian
Dollar
 
 
    1,707       6/21/23       22  
JPMorgan Chase    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    650       Euro       600       6/21/23       4  
Morgan Stanley    
Japanese
Yen
 
 
    65,800      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    506       6/21/23       5  
Morgan Stanley    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    52       Danish Krone       361       6/21/23       1  
Morgan Stanley    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    2,028       Japanese Yen       272,191       6/21/23       48  
Morgan Stanley    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    31      
Swedish
Krona
 
 
    332       6/21/23       1  
Morgan Stanley    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    94       Swiss Franc       87       6/21/23       2  
Toronto-Dominion Bank    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    2,632       Euro       2,473       6/21/23       63  
   
Subtotal Appreciation

 

    174  
BNY Mellon     Euro       1,900      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    2,016       6/21/23       (54
Citibank    
Japanese
Yen
 
 
    72,400      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    552       6/21/23      
Citibank    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    548       Euro       500       6/21/23       (3
JPMorgan Chase    
United States
Dollar
 
 
    590       Japanese Yen       76,700       6/21/23       (5
Morgan Stanley     Euro       700      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    759       6/21/23       (4
Morgan Stanley    
Japanese
Yen
 
 
    158,900      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    1,211       6/21/23      
Toronto-Dominion Bank    
Canadian
Dollar
 
 
    900      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    654       6/21/23       (13
Toronto-Dominion Bank    
Hong Kong
Dollar
 
 
    913      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    117       6/21/23      
UBS    
Australian
Dollar
 
 
    391      
United States
Dollar
 
 
    260       6/21/23       (2
Subtotal Depreciation                                             (81

Total

                                            $  93  

 

*

Amount rounds to less than a thousand.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
    CONTRACT
POSITION
    CONTRACT
EXP.
    VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)(1)
 

E-Mini S&P
500 (United States Dollar)

  112     $23,171       Long       6/23       $1,069  

Euro Stoxx 50 (Euro)

  108     4,991       Long       6/23       196  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND    continued

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

TYPE

 

NUMBER OF

CONTRACTS

   

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

   

CONTRACT

POSITION

   

CONTRACT

EXP.

   

VALUE AND

UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

(000S)(1)

 

FTSE 100 Index (British Pound)

    20     $ 1,885       Long       6/23       $    37  

SPI 200 Index (Australian Dollar)

    9       1,082       Long       6/23       27  

Topix Index (Japanese Yen)

    15       2,263       Long       6/23       85  
           

Total

                                    $1,414  

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

  CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY    % OF NET
ASSETS
 

United States Dollar

     66.9

Euro

     9.9  

Japanese Yen

     6.2  

All other currencies less than 5%

     15.9  
   

Total Investments

     98.9  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     1.1  
   

Net Assets

     100.0

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices). The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)
 

Common Stocks:

           

Brazil

   $ 4,501      $        $—      $ 4,501  
  INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    

TOTAL

(000S)

 

Canada

   $ 48,670      $       $—      $ 48,670  

Chile

     270        430              700  

China

     2,679        4,122              6,801  

Singapore

     218        3,578              3,796  

United Kingdom

     685        60,449              61,134  

United States

     994,110        23,270              1,017,380  

All Other Countries(1)

            346,907              346,907  

Total Common Stocks

     1,051,133        438,756              1,489,889  

Preferred Stocks

            1,115              1,115  

Investment Companies

     21,567                     21,567  

Total Investments

   $ 1,072,700      $ 439,871       $—      $ 1,512,571  

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                                  

Assets

          

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $ 174       $—      $ 174  

Futures Contracts

     1,414                     1,414  

Liabilities

          

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

            (81            (81

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ 1,414      $ 93       $—      $ 1,507  

 

(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

GLOBAL TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION  FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        
 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 100.2%

 

    

FlexShares® Credit-Scored U.S. Corporate Bond Index Fund(1)

     40,650       $ 1,928     

FlexShares® Credit-Scored U.S. Long Corporate Bond Index Fund(1)

     4,606       205     

FlexShares® Developed Markets ex-U.S. Quality Low Volatility Index Fund(1)

     99,300       2,522     

FlexShares® Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund(1)

     199,850       4,127     

FlexShares® Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund(1)

     38,232       2,026     

FlexShares® High Yield Value-Scored Bond Index Fund(1)

     222,511       9,063     

FlexShares® iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund(1)

     211,328       5,175     

FlexShares® International Quality Dividend Index Fund(1)

     250,931       5,541     

FlexShares® Morningstar Developed Markets ex-U.S. Factor Tilt Index Fund(1)

     86,731       5,589     

FlexShares® Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index Fund(1)

     82,697       4,060     

FlexShares® Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund(1)

     137,195       5,802     

FlexShares® Morningstar U.S. Market Factor Tilt Index Fund(1)

     67,470       10,582     

FlexShares® Quality Dividend Index Fund(1)

     174,294       9,492     

FlexShares® STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund(1)

     39,346       2,044     

FlexShares® U.S. Quality Low Volatility Index Fund(1)

     147,986       7,603     

FlexShares® Ultra-Short Income Fund(1) *

     54,858       4,103     

iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

     54,499       2,855     

iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

     40,345       3,315     

iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

     47,836       2,418     

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

     23,734       2,525     

iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF

     30,473       3,585     

iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

     22,533       1,155     

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

     20,650       2,047     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.2%    continued

 

 

iShares MBS ETF

     43,883         $4,157    

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),
4.61%(1) (2)

     142,206       142    
       

Total Investment Companies

                        

(Cost $101,215)

       102,061    
      
       

Total Investments – 100.2%

                        

(Cost $101,215)

       102,061    

Liabilities less Other Assets – (0.2%)

 

    (226  
       

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

     $ 101,835    

 

(1) 

Investment in affiliated fund. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds and FlexShares Trust.

(2) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

*

Formerly known as FlexShares® Ready Access Variable Income Fund.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

MBS - Mortgage Backed Securities

TIPS - Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

GLOBAL TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION  FUND    continued

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

At March 31, 2023, the asset class weightings for the Fund were:

 

  ASSET CLASS   WEIGHT     INVESTMENT VEHICLE

U.S. Equity

    10.4   FlexShares® Morningstar U.S. Market Factor Tilt Index Fund

U.S. Equity

    9.3     FlexShares® Quality Dividend Index Fund

U.S. Equity

    7.4     FlexShares® U.S. Quality Low Volatility Index Fund

Non U.S. Equity - Developed

    5.5     FlexShares® Morningstar Developed Markets ex-U.S. Factor Tilt Index Fund

Non U.S. Equity - Developed

    5.4     FlexShares® International Quality Dividend Index Fund

Non U.S. Equity - Developed

    2.5     FlexShares® Developed Markets ex-U.S. Quality Low Volatility Index Fund

Non U.S. Equity - Emerging Markets

    4.0     FlexShares® Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index Fund

Global Real Estate

    2.0     FlexShares® Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund

U.S. Bonds - High Yield

    8.9     FlexShares® High Yield Value-Scored Bond Index Fund

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    5.1     FlexShares® iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    4.1     iShares MBS ETF

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    4.0     FlexShares® Ultra-Short Income Fund*

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    4.0     FlexShares® Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    3.5     iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    3.2     iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    2.8     iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    2.5     iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    2.4     iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    2.0     iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    1.9     FlexShares® Credit-Scored U.S. Corporate Bond Index Fund

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    1.1     iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

U.S. Bonds - Investment Grade

    0.2     FlexShares® Credit-Scored U.S. Long Corporate Bond Index Fund

Global Infrastructure

    2.0     FlexShares® STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund

Commodities/Natural Resources

    5.7     FlexShares® Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund

Cash

    0.1     Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares)
     

Total

    100.0    

 

*

Formerly known as FlexShares® Ready Access Variable Income Fund.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE    % OF NET ASSETS  

Investment Companies

     100.2

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)
 

Investment Companies

  $ 102,061       $—       $—     $ 102,061  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

 

 

INCOME EQUITY FUND    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 98.7%

 

Aerospace & Defense – 1.3%

       

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     3,784        $ 1,789      

Air Freight & Logistics – 1.5%

       

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     10,551          2,047  

Automobiles – 0.2%

       

Ford Motor Co.

     736          9  

Tesla, Inc.(1) *

     1,568          326  
     
                  335  

Banks – 2.1%

       

Bank of America Corp.

     8,462          242  

Citigroup, Inc.

     34,268          1,607  

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

     3,052          322  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     5,926          772  
     
                  2,943  

Beverages – 1.5%

       

Coca-Cola (The) Co.

     28,865          1,790  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     1,700          310  
     
                  2,100  

Biotechnology – 4.3%

       

AbbVie, Inc.

     16,147          2,574  

Amgen, Inc.

     6,486          1,568  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     21,071          1,748  
     
                  5,890  

Broadline Retail – 2.3%

       

Amazon.com, Inc.(1) *

     24,003          2,479  

eBay, Inc.

     8,179          363  

Nordstrom, Inc.

     17,546          286  
     
                  3,128  

Building Products – 1.1%

       

A.O. Smith Corp.

     12,056          834  

Carrier Global Corp.

     15,748          720  
     
                  1,554  

Capital Markets – 2.0%

       

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     2,498          765  

Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp.

     16,635          756  

BlackRock, Inc.

     87          58  

Invesco Ltd.

     37,741          619  

Janus Henderson Group PLC

     15,681          418  

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

     6,388          203  
     
                  2,819  

Chemicals – 2.6%

       

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     7,838          568  

Chemours (The) Co.

     12,263          367  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 98.7%    continued

 

Chemicals – 2.6% continued

       

Dow, Inc.

     14,655          $804      

Huntsman Corp.

     13,097          358  

LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Class A

     8,422          791  

Mosaic (The) Co.

     15,107          693  
     
                  3,581  

Communications Equipment – 1.7%

       

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     45,478          2,377  

Ubiquiti, Inc.

     39          11  
     
                  2,388  

Consumer Finance – 1.2%

       

Ally Financial, Inc.

     15,274          389  

American Express Co.

     6,063          1,000  

OneMain Holdings, Inc.

     7,767          288  
     
                  1,677  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 0.0%

 

    

Target Corp.

     228          38  

Containers & Packaging – 0.4%

       

International Paper Co.

     13,629          491  

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.3%

 

    

AT&T, Inc.

     23,188          446  

Electric Utilities – 0.9%

       

Evergy, Inc.

     8,511          520  

Exelon Corp.

     18,423          772  
     
                  1,292  

Electrical Equipment – 0.5%

       

Emerson Electric Co.

     8,554          745  

Entertainment – 0.2%

       

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     1,114          95  

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A

     1,633          149  
     
                  244  

Financial Services – 3.1%

       

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     3,064          946  

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

     1,856          47  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     3,155          172  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     3,658          1,329  

UWM Holdings Corp.

     99,013          486  

Visa, Inc., Class A

     4,498          1,014  

Western Union (The) Co.

     28,695          320  
     
                  4,314  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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INCOME EQUITY FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS - 98.7%     continued

 

Food Products – 0.7%

       

General Mills, Inc.

   11,880      $ 1,015      

Ground Transportation – 1.1%

       

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

   2,516        858  

Union Pacific Corp.

   3,584        721  
     
              1,579  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.0%

    

Abbott Laboratories

   13,515        1,369  

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.4%

    

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   9,903        748  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   2,441        1,153  
     
              1,901  

Health Care Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

   27,251        599  

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

   29,985        246  
     
              845  

Hotel & Resort Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.2%

 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   17,695        292  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.3%

 

McDonald’s Corp.

   464        130  

Starbucks Corp.

   12,360        1,287  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

   3,359        443  
     
              1,860  

Household Durables – 0.3%

       

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

   11,956        381  

Household Products – 1.8%

       

Clorox (The) Co.

   2,550        404  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   5,926        795  

Procter & Gamble (The) Co.

   9,104        1,354  
     
              2,553  

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.9%

       

3M Co.

   11,294        1,187  

Industrial Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.8%

 

Prologis, Inc.

   8,319        1,038  

Insurance – 3.1%

       

Aflac, Inc.

   11,744        758  

Allstate (The) Corp.

   4,884        541  

Lincoln National Corp.

   22,904        515  

MetLife, Inc.

   13,468        780  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

   8,601        639  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS - 98.7%     continued

 

Insurance – 3.1%    continued

       

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     8,382          $693      

Unum Group

     10,050          398  
     
                  4,324  

Interactive Media & Services – 2.6%

       

Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1) *

     34,122          3,539  

IT Services – 1.8%

       

Accenture PLC, Class A

     2,877          822  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

     10,188          621  

International Business Machines Corp.

     8,079          1,059  
     
                  2,502  

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.0%

 

Danaher Corp.

     215          54  

Machinery – 1.5%

       

Cummins, Inc.

     2,651          633  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     5,633          1,372  
     
                  2,005  

Media – 2.8%

       

Comcast Corp., Class A

     52,047          1,973  

Interpublic Group of (The) Cos., Inc.

     20,474          762  

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

     482          83  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     8,953          845  

Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.

     43,071          171  
     
                  3,834  

Metals & Mining – 0.3%

       

Southern Copper Corp.

     5,252          400  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.5%

 

    

AGNC Investment Corp.

     35,181          355  

Rithm Capital Corp.

     45,046          360  
     
                  715  

Multi-Utilities – 0.6%

       

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     12,324          770  

Office Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.7%

 

    

Boston Properties, Inc.

     10,049          544  

Cousins Properties, Inc.

     7,902          169  

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

     3,030          70  

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     5,032          163  
     
                  946  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 5.6%

       

Antero Midstream Corp.

     35,683          374  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

     4,400          335  

Coterra Energy, Inc.

     24,303          596  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS - 98.7%     continued

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 5.6%     continued

 

Devon Energy Corp.

   10,995        $556      

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

   5,273        713  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   28,808        3,159  

ONEOK, Inc.

   9,490        603  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

   4,855        992  

Targa Resources Corp.

   1,007        74  

Texas Pacific Land Corp.

   66        112  

Williams (The) Cos., Inc.

   7,336        219  
     
              7,733  

Pharmaceuticals – 6.0%

       

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   7,820        542  

Eli Lilly & Co.

   7,021        2,411  

Johnson & Johnson

   17,951        2,782  

Merck & Co., Inc.

   4,295        457  

Pfizer, Inc.

   51,114        2,086  
     
              8,278  

Professional Services – 0.9%

       

Paychex, Inc.

   4,194        481  

Robert Half International, Inc.

   9,248        745  
     
              1,226  

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.8%

 

Equity Residential

   7,224        434  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

   3,973        600  
     
              1,034  

Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%

    

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

   17,387        374  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 8.1%

 

Applied Materials, Inc.

   2,349        289  

Broadcom, Inc.

   4,022        2,580  

KLA Corp.

   2,147        857  

Lam Research Corp.

   2,584        1,370  

Microchip Technology, Inc.

   11,540        967  

NVIDIA Corp.(1)

   3,284        912  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   13,932        1,777  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

   4,413        521  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   10,526        1,958  
     
              11,231  

Software – 7.2%

       

Intuit, Inc.

   2,819        1,257  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS - 98.7%    continued

 

Software – 7.2%    continued

       

Microsoft Corp.

     27,591          $7,955      

Oracle Corp.

     8,731          811  
     
                  10,023  

Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.9%

 

EPR Properties

     8,324          317  

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     1,865          304  

Iron Mountain, Inc.

     11,584          613  
     
                  1,234  

Specialty Retail – 3.6%

       

Bath & Body Works, Inc.

     15,999          585  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     8,651          677  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     707          100  

Home Depot (The), Inc.

     8,097          2,390  

Lowe’sCos., Inc.

     4,178          836  

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

     3,357          408  
     
                  4,996  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 9.9%

 

Apple, Inc.(1)

     72,606          11,973  

HP, Inc.

     24,477          718  

NetApp, Inc.

     7,726          493  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

     8,720          577  
     
                  13,761  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.0%

 

    

Hanesbrands, Inc.

     50,317          264  

Tapestry, Inc.

     16,605          716  

VF Corp.

     20,116          461  
     
                  1,441  

Tobacco – 2.6%

       

Altria Group, Inc.

     36,621          1,634  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     19,513          1,898  
     
                  3,532  

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.6%

 

    

Fastenal Co.

     16,587          895  

Total Common Stocks

                   

(Cost $97,656)

          136,688  
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.1%

 

Northern Institutional Funds -
U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(2) (3)

     1,519,935          1,520  
     

Total Investment Companies

                   

(Cost $1,520)

          1,520  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

INCOME EQUITY FUND     continued

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.1%

 

U.S. Treasury Bill,
4.34%, 5/11/23(4) (5)

     $180        $179      
     

Total Short-Term Investments

                 

(Cost $179)

        179  
     
     

Total Investments – 99.9%

                 

(Cost $99,355)

        138,387  

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.1%

 

     156  
     

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

      $ 138,543  

 

(1) 

Security represents underlying investment on open written option contracts.

 

(2) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(3) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(4) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

(5) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

 

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

S&P - Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE    NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
   NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
   CONTRACT
POSITION
   CONTRACT
EXP.
   VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)(1)

E-Mini S&P

500

   9    $1,862    Long    6/23    $71

 

 

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open written call options as follows:

 

TYPE    NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
 

Alphabet, Inc., Exp. Date 4/21/23, Strike Price $120.00

   (341)     $(3,537)        $  (1)  

Amazon.com, Inc., Exp. Date 4/21/23, Strike Price $120.00

   (240)     (2,479)        (2)  

Apple, Inc., Exp. Date 4/21/23, Strike Price $175.00

   (363)     (5,986)        (11)  
TYPE    NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
    NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
    VALUE
(000S)

NVIDIA Corp., Exp. Date 4/21/23, Strike Price $310.00

     (32)     $ (889     $  (5)      

Tesla, Inc., Exp. Date 4/21/23, Strike Price $280.00

     (15)       (311     (1)  

Total Written Options Contracts

                     $(20)  

(Premiums Received (000s) $19)

                        

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

SECURITY TYPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

Common Stocks

     98.7

Investment Companies

     1.1

Short-Term Investments

     0.1

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)
 

Common Stocks(1)

   $ 136,688       $—        $—      $ 136,688  

Investment Companies

     1,520                     1,520  

Short-Term Investments

           179               179  

Total Investments

   $ 138,208     $ 179        $—      $ 138,387  

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                                  

Assets

          

Futures Contracts

   $ 71     $        $—      $ 71  

Liabilities

          

Written Options

     (20                   (20

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ 51     $        $—      $ 51  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS        

 

 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 96.8% (1)

       

Australia – 6.3%

       

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd.

     87,069          $1,341      

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

     26,270          657  

BHP Group Ltd.

     19,522          619  

Coles Group Ltd.

     35,142          424  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

     68,186          1,026  

Glencore PLC

     57,655          332  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

     30,830          572  

Origin Energy Ltd.

     36,131          200  

Rio Tinto PLC

     7,465          506  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

     9,928          232  

Stockland

     187,881          503  

Telstra Group Ltd.

     288,604          815  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

     5,383          109  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

     12,252          413  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

     1,518          34  
     
                  7,783  

Austria – 0.4%

       

Erste Group Bank A.G.

     6,829          226  

voestalpine A.G.

     7,106          242  
     
                  468  

Belgium – 1.1%

       

Ageas S.A./N.V.

     23,047          996  

Warehouses De Pauw - C.V.A.

     10,141          302  
     
                  1,298  

Brazil – 0.8%

       

Yara International ASA

     21,583          940  

Canada – 9.5%

       

AltaGas Ltd.

     7,056          118  

Bank of Montreal

     894          80  

Canadian National Railway Co.

     6,834          806  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

     26,393          1,461  

Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A

     5,511          154  

CGI, Inc.*

     9,811          946  

Element Fleet Management Corp.

     11,342          149  

Fortis, Inc.

     354          15  

George Weston Ltd.

     1,649          219  

Gildan Activewear, Inc.

     11,627          386  

Hydro One Ltd.

     6,512          185  

IGM Financial, Inc.

     34,047          1,018  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

     5,950          303  

Loblaw Cos. Ltd.

     2,681          244  

Manulife Financial Corp.

     66,891          1,227  

National Bank of Canada

     7,780          556  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 96.8% (1)    continued

 

Canada – 9.5%    continued

       

Northland Power, Inc.

     3,070          $77      

Nutrien Ltd.

     4,419          326  

Royal Bank of Canada

     11,787          1,127  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

     24,458          759  

TFI International, Inc.

     9,541          1,138  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

     6,990          499  
     
                  11,793  

Chile – 0.3%

       

Lundin Mining Corp.

     59,379          403  

China – 0.9%

       

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

     283,687          882  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

     10,065          22  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

     96,405          172  
     
                  1,076  

Denmark – 2.1%

       

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B

     205          372  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

     1,568          242  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

     6,983          1,108  

Pandora A/S

     9,298          891  
     
                  2,613  

Finland – 0.6%

       

Fortum OYJ

     11,043          169  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

     12,235          263  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

     3,147          149  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

     18,604          176  
     
                  757  

France – 8.3%

       

BioMerieux

     2,477          261  

BNP Paribas S.A.

     25,091          1,501  

Bureau Veritas S.A.

     10,267          295  

Capgemini S.E.

     6,018          1,119  

Carrefour S.A.

     17,129          346  

Cie de Saint-Gobain

     18,210          1,037  

Danone S.A.

     5,340          332  

Dassault Aviation S.A.

     3,241          642  

Eiffage S.A.

     91          10  

Engie S.A.

     22,029          348  

Eurazeo S.E.

     3,740          266  

Gecina S.A.

     2,016          210  

Ipsen S.A.

     2,109          233  

La Francaise des Jeux S.A.E.M.(2)

     5,153          215  

L’Oreal S.A.

     2,979          1,333  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.

     852          781  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 96.8% (1)    continued

 

France – 8.3%    continued

       

Publicis Groupe S.A.

     14,645          $1,144      

Societe Generale S.A.

     8,602          194  

TotalEnergies S.E.

     185          11  

Veolia Environnement S.A.

     171          5  
     
                  10,283  

Germany – 6.2%

       

Bayerische Motoren Werke A.G.

     9,228          1,011  

Covestro A.G.(2)

     13,935          576  

Deutsche Bank A.G. (Registered)

     78,234          793  

Deutsche Post A.G. (Registered)

     25,704          1,201  

E.ON S.E.

     5,929          74  

Fresenius Medical Care A.G. & Co.

       

KGaA

     2,278          97  

GEA Group A.G.

     16,046          730  

Mercedes-Benz Group A.G.

     20,436          1,570  

Merck KGaA

     5,832          1,084  

RWE A.G.

     2,403          103  

SAP S.E.

     4,041          508  
     
                  7,747  

Hong Kong – 1.7%

       

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

     111,992          679  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

     28,782          157  

Futu Holdings Ltd. ADR*

     9,228          478  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

     1,300          63  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

     27,157          146  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

     32,486          457  

WH Group Ltd.(2)

     252,115          150  
     
                  2,130  

Ireland – 0.4%

       

CRH PLC

     10,631          537  

Israel – 1.5%

       

Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.

     42,602          322  

Check Point Software Technologies

       

Ltd.*

     8,327          1,083  

Wix.com Ltd.*

     2,679          267  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

     6,966          164  
     
                  1,836  

Italy – 2.9%

       

Coca-Cola HBC A.G. - CDI*

     28,827          789  

Enel S.p.A.

     74,913          457  

Eni S.p.A.

     80,078          1,122  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 96.8% (1)     continued

 

Italy – 2.9%     continued

       

Poste Italiane S.p.A.

     99,632          $1,020      

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A.

     4,331          183  
     
                  3,571  

Japan – 18.9%

       

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

     7,300          104  

Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.

     5,700          123  

Bridgestone Corp.

     17,110          695  

Brother Industries Ltd.

     35,122          530  

Canon, Inc.

     5,500          123  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

     1,300          36  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

     5,020          501  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

     19,200          452  

Disco Corp.

     10,500          1,222  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

     5,200          680  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

     18,000          479  

Hoya Corp.

     9,700          1,073  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

     53,700          643  

ITOCHU Corp.

     41,627          1,355  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

     55,100          448  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

     44,600          696  

KDDI Corp.

     38,219          1,180  

Marubeni Corp.

     9,900          135  

Mazda Motor Corp.

     21,400          199  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

     19,400          461  

Mitsubishi Corp.

     500          18  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

     2,100          77  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

     136,800          878  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

     14,800          461  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

     25,900          343  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

     8,400          326  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

     20,034          598  

Nippon Yusen K.K.

     15,600          365  

Nitto Denko Corp.

     4,600          297  

Olympus Corp.

     2,900          51  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     37,700          787  

Otsuka Corp.

     10,200          363  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

     4,000          77  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

     45,100          907  

SCSK Corp.

     12,200          178  

Secom Co. Ltd.

     100          6  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

     40,800          579  

Sekisui House Ltd.

     17,600          359  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

     6,800          101  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 96.8% (1)    continued

 

Japan – 18.9%    continued

       

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

     5,000          $162      

Sumitomo Corp.

     22,100          391  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

     20,700          830  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

     22,876          853  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     6,400          210  

TIS, Inc.

     5,100          135  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc.*

     800          3  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

     5,500          104  

TOPPAN, Inc.

     31,500          635  

Tosoh Corp.

     56,244          764  

Trend Micro, Inc.

     500          24  

USS Co. Ltd.

     17,200          298  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

     8,900          647  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

     18,800          493  
     
                  23,455  

Jordan – 0.1%

       

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

     5,456          113  

Netherlands – 5.9%

       

ASM International N.V.

     1,024          416  

ASML Holding N.V.

     886          605  

Heineken N.V.

     12,276          1,322  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V.

     18,392          629  

NN Group N.V.

     25,353          920  

Randstad N.V.

     15,573          925  

Shell PLC

     88,715          2,540  
     
                  7,357  

New Zealand – 0.1%

       

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

     7,884          132  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

     14,739          48  
     
                  180  

Norway – 0.7%

       

Equinor ASA

     10,358          294  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

     1,129          46  

Norsk Hydro ASA

     74,754          559  
     
                  899  

Portugal – 0.6%

       

Jeronimo Martins SGPS S.A.

     29,546          693  

Singapore – 2.9%

       

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.

     36,700          867  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 96.8% (1)    continued

 

Singapore – 2.9%    continued

       

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

     128,500        $ 1,198      

STMicroelectronics N.V.

     28,673          1,534  
     
                  3,599  

South Africa – 0.8%

       

Anglo American PLC

     29,874          989  

Spain – 2.8%

       

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

     212,869          1,521  

Endesa S.A.

     8,571          186  

Iberdrola S.A.

     51,676          644  

Industria de Diseno Textil S.A.

     15,928          535  

Naturgy Energy Group S.A.

     5,827          175  

Red Electrica Corp. S.A.

     10,079          177  

Repsol S.A.

     13,170          203  
     
                  3,441  

Sweden – 2.6%

       

Boliden AB

     7,028          276  

Getinge AB, Class B

     44,920          1,098  

Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

     50,633          723  

Securitas AB, Class B

     6,883          61  

Skanska AB, Class B

     19,907          305  

Swedbank AB, Class A

     15,380          252  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB*

     235          6  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

     44,612          262  

Volvo AB, Class B

     10,537          217  
     
                  3,200  

Switzerland – 5.4%

       

ABB Ltd. (Registered)

     46,704          1,602  

Cie Financiere Richemont S.A., Class A (Registered)

     11,700          1,876  

Kuehne + Nagel International A.G. (Registered)

     1,010          301  

Novartis A.G. (Registered)

     18,377          1,687  

Sonova Holding A.G. (Registered)

     351          103  

Swisscom A.G. (Registered)

     1,849          1,180  
     
                  6,749  

United Kingdom – 7.9%

       

3i Group PLC

     57,841          1,206  

AstraZeneca PLC

     2,771          385  

BAE Systems PLC

     14,393          175  

Barclays PLC

     549,299          992  

British American Tobacco PLC

     22,839          800  

Bunzl PLC

     2,858          108  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 96.8% (1)    continued

 

United Kingdom – 7.9%    continued

 

CNH Industrial N.V.

     48,814          $747      

HSBC Holdings PLC

     86,668          590  

Imperial Brands PLC

     32,563          749  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

     157          10  

National Grid PLC

     17,377          236  

NatWest Group PLC

     134,231          439  

Next PLC

     9,488          771  

Persimmon PLC

     9,268          144  

RELX PLC

     8,719          282  

Rentokil Initial PLC

     115,505          845  

Sage Group (The) PLC

     55,112          528  

SSE PLC

     5,628          125  

Tesco PLC

     26,624          87  

United Utilities Group PLC

     11,632          152  

WPP PLC

     35,346          419  
     
                  9,790  

United States – 5.1%

 

CSL Ltd.

     1,197          231  

GSK PLC

     75,115          1,340  

Haleon PLC

     85,516          341  

Nestle S.A. (Registered)

     9,660          1,179  

Roche Holding A.G. (Genusschein)

     6,907          1,977  

Sanofi

     11,963          1,303  
     
                  6,371  

Total Common Stocks

                   

(Cost $111,858)

          120,071  
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.0%

 

Northern Institutional Funds -
U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(3) (4)

     1,249,221          1,249  
     

Total Investment Companies

                   
     

(Cost $1,249)

          1,249  
       
     

Total Investments – 97.8%

                   
     

(Cost $113,107)

          121,320  

Other Assets less Liabilities – 2.2%

 

       2,742  
     

Net Assets – 100.0%

        $ 124,062  

 

(1) 

Adjustment factors were provided by an independent evaluation service to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

(2) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(3) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(4) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

CDI – CREST Depository Interest

FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange

S&P – Standard & Poor’s

TSX – Toronto Stock Exchange

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

  NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  CONTRACT
POSITION
  CONTRACT
EXP.
  VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)(1)

Euro Stoxx 50 (Euro)

    38         $1,756       Long       6/23         $61      

FTSE 100 Index (British Pound)

    6       565       Long       6/23       1  

S&P/TSX 60 Index (Canadian Dollar)

    2       358       Long       6/23       9  

SPI 200 Index (Australian Dollar)

    2       240       Long       6/23       5  

Yen Denominated Nikkei 225 (Japanese Yen)

    8       850       Long       6/23       13  
           

Total

                                    $89  

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

  CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY    % OF NET
ASSETS
 

Euro

     29.3

Japanese Yen

     18.9  

British Pound

     12.9  

Canadian Dollar

     9.8  

Swiss Franc

     8.0  

Australian Dollar

     5.8  

All other currencies less than 5%

     13.1  
   

Total Investments

     97.8  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     2.2  
   

Net Assets

     100.0

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)

Common Stocks:

 

     

Canada

   $ 11,793      $        $—      $ 11,793      

Chile

     403                      403  

Hong Kong

     478        1,652               2,130  

Israel

     1,514        322               1,836  

All Other Countries(1)

            103,909               103,909  

Total Common Stocks

     14,188        105,883               120,071  

Investment Companies

     1,249                      1,249  

Total Investments

   $ 15,437      $ 105,883        $—      $ 121,320  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

                                   

Assets

 

     

Futures Contracts

   $ 89      $        $—      $ 89  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)

 

Australia – 7.6%

       

Ampol Ltd.

     69,317          $1,419      

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd.

     848,567          13,072  

APA Group

     335,224          2,275  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

     172,014          4,301  

ASX Ltd.

     56,507          2,460  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

     490,793          1,105  

BHP Group Ltd.

     1,443,833          45,795  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

     128,657          1,743  

Brambles Ltd.

     403,337          3,631  

Cochlear Ltd.

     18,971          3,007  

Coles Group Ltd.

     377,184          4,548  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

     481,336          31,692  

Dexus

     308,968          1,566  

EBOS Group Ltd.

     48,130          1,402  

Endeavour Group Ltd.

     423,169          1,919  

Flutter Entertainment PLC - CDI*

     47,560          8,650  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

     479,738          7,214  

Glencore PLC

     2,938,921          16,905  

Goodman Group

     478,925          6,091  

GPT Group (The)

     577,274          1,653  

IDP Education Ltd.

     56,902          1,044  

IGO Ltd.

     197,203          1,693  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

     704,806          2,213  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

     205,647          1,002  

Lottery (The) Corp. Ltd.

     625,554          2,149  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

     104,553          12,317  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

     784,945          1,768  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

     47,511          2,575  

Mirvac Group

     1,084,666          1,522  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

     897,522          16,662  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

     250,986          4,493  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

     339,211          2,777  

Orica Ltd.

     124,071          1,282  

Origin Energy Ltd.

     497,771          2,758  

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.

     720,909          1,923  

Qantas Airways Ltd.*

     258,118          1,147  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

     415,791          4,061  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

     50,047          2,228  

REA Group Ltd.

     14,975          1,396  

Reece Ltd.

     67,484          789  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

     106,573          8,581  

Rio Tinto PLC

     318,941          21,616  

Santos Ltd.

     888,124          4,099  

Scentre Group

     1,457,060          2,704  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

Australia – 7.6%    continued

       

SEEK Ltd.

     94,767          $1,531      

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

     127,832          2,988  

South32 Ltd.

     1,307,233          3,877  

Stockland

     663,160          1,777  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

     367,302          2,978  

Telstra Group Ltd.

     1,196,388          3,380  

Transurban Group

     871,689          8,296  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

     203,695          1,787  

Vicinity Ltd.

     1,163,414          1,524  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

     64,896          1,315  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

     325,477          10,971  

Westpac Banking Corp.

     992,186          14,392  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

     40,815          1,793  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

     539,060          12,146  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

     343,544          8,712  
     
                  340,714  

Austria – 0.2%

       

Erste Group Bank A.G.

     95,110          3,146  

Mondi PLC

     137,329          2,177  

OMV A.G.

     40,241          1,843  

Verbund A.G.

     19,878          1,728  

voestalpine A.G.

     32,794          1,117  
     
                  10,011  

Belgium – 0.9%

       

Ageas S.A./N.V.

     45,658          1,974  

Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V.

     247,638          16,513  

D’ieteren Group

     7,417          1,443  

Elia Group S.A./N.V.

     9,800          1,294  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert N.V.

     28,876          2,466  

KBC Group N.V.

     71,623          4,924  

Sofina S.A.

     4,582          1,032  

Solvay S.A., Class A

     21,631          2,477  

UCB S.A.

     35,432          3,168  

Umicore S.A.

     58,205          1,977  

Warehouses De Pauw - C.V.A.

     46,272          1,376  
     
                  38,644  

Brazil – 0.0%

       

Yara International ASA

     45,606          1,986  

Chile – 0.1%

       

Antofagasta PLC

     109,316          2,139  

China – 0.6%

       

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

     1,034,108          3,214  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.

     500,600          1,520  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

China – 0.6%    continued

       

ESR Group Ltd.

     554,800          $991      

Prosus N.V.*

     228,351          17,858  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

     360,000          774  

Wilmar International Ltd.

     524,700          1,665  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

     543,000          971  
     
                  26,993  

Denmark – 3.0%

       

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

     880          1,558  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B

     1,418          2,570  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

     28,166          4,355  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

     28,779          2,184  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

     34,230          4,505  

Danske Bank A/S*

     195,787          3,938  

Demant A/S*

     25,272          887  

DSV A/S

     53,675          10,360  

Genmab A/S*

     18,613          7,028  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

     471,288          74,790  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

     57,428          2,942  

Orsted A/S(2)

     53,780          4,587  

Pandora A/S

     26,312          2,522  

ROCKWOOL A/S, Class B

     2,523          617  

Tryg A/S

     105,104          2,295  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

     288,813          8,368  
     
                  133,506  

Finland – 1.2%

       

Elisa OYJ

     39,269          2,367  

Fortum OYJ

     126,684          1,943  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

     78,296          1,684  

Kone OYJ, Class B

     97,447          5,083  

Metso Outotec OYJ

     192,644          2,101  

Neste OYJ

     119,211          5,880  

Nokia OYJ

     1,534,549          7,545  

Nordea Bank Abp

     933,352          9,961  

Orion OYJ, Class B

     29,837          1,334  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

     136,335          6,431  

Stora Enso OYJ (Registered)

     152,419          1,983  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

     153,333          5,149  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

     126,018          1,192  
     
                  52,653  

France – 10.4%

       

Accor S.A.*

     49,672          1,616  

Adevinta ASA*

     83,749          594  

Aeroports de Paris*

     7,995          1,142  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

France – 10.4%    continued

       

Air Liquide S.A.

     149,182          $24,992      

Airbus S.E.

     167,535          22,444  

Alstom S.A.

     87,441          2,389  

Amundi S.A.(2)

     17,965          1,135  

Arkema S.A.

     16,887          1,670  

AXA S.A.

     535,256          16,366  

BioMerieux

     12,093          1,276  

BNP Paribas S.A.

     316,310          18,918  

Bollore S.E.

     259,867          1,604  

Bouygues S.A.

     64,547          2,177  

Bureau Veritas S.A.

     85,648          2,461  

Capgemini S.E.

     46,469          8,644  

Carrefour S.A.

     169,451          3,426  

Cie de Saint-Gobain

     139,872          7,964  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin S.C.A.

     193,782          5,931  

Covivio S.A./France

     13,216          771  

Credit Agricole S.A.

     347,801          3,932  

Danone S.A.

     182,191          11,326  

Dassault Aviation S.A.

     7,105          1,407  

Dassault Systemes S.E.

     189,157          7,812  

Edenred

     70,600          4,177  

Eiffage S.A.

     24,227          2,623  

Engie S.A.

     520,445          8,231  

EssilorLuxottica S.A.

     82,501          14,894  

Eurazeo S.E.

     13,451          958  

Gecina S.A.

     13,585          1,412  

Getlink S.E.

     127,853          2,110  

Hermes International

     9,040          18,312  

Ipsen S.A.

     10,383          1,144  

Kering S.A.

     21,258          13,874  

Klepierre S.A.

     61,320          1,391  

La Francaise des Jeux S.A.E.M.(2)

     30,490          1,271  

Legrand S.A.

     75,664          6,921  

L’Oreal S.A.

     68,919          30,834  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.

     78,849          72,262  

Orange S.A.

     563,947          6,701  

Pernod Ricard S.A.

     58,640          13,287  

Publicis Groupe S.A.

     65,032          5,081  

Remy Cointreau S.A.

     6,629          1,208  

Renault S.A.*

     55,589          2,270  

Safran S.A.

     97,219          14,438  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

     7,684          2,361  

SEB S.A.

     7,739          883  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

France – 10.4%    continued

       

Societe Generale S.A.

     230,737          $5,208      

Sodexo S.A.

     24,373          2,381  

Teleperformance

     16,664          4,025  

Thales S.A.

     30,633          4,529  

TotalEnergies S.E.

     708,825          41,823  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield*

     32,891          1,772  

Valeo

     61,312          1,262  

Veolia Environnement S.A.

     186,996          5,778  

Vinci S.A.

     153,229          17,583  

Vivendi S.E.

     202,994          2,049  

Wendel S.E.

     7,692          815  

Worldline S.A.(2) *

     68,373          2,906  
     
                  466,771  

Germany – 7.8%

       

adidas A.G.

     46,456          8,202  

Allianz S.E. (Registered)

     114,602          26,455  

Aroundtown S.A.

     300,026          427  

BASF S.E.

     261,667          13,723  

Bayer A.G. (Registered)

     278,366          17,731  

Bayerische Motoren Werke A.G.

     93,710          10,261  

Bechtle A.G.

     24,288          1,159  

Beiersdorf A.G.

     27,910          3,631  

Brenntag S.E.

     44,895          3,370  

Carl Zeiss Meditec A.G. (Bearer)

     10,976          1,524  

Commerzbank A.G.*

     307,206          3,232  

Continental A.G.

     30,927          2,312  

Covestro A.G.(2)

     56,023          2,317  

Daimler Truck Holding A.G.*

     128,126          4,327  

Deutsche Bank A.G. (Registered)

     589,766          5,980  

Deutsche Boerse A.G.

     53,908          10,492  

Deutsche Lufthansa A.G. (Registered)*

     175,733          1,955  

Deutsche Post A.G. (Registered)

     283,621          13,248  

Deutsche Telekom A.G. (Registered)

     920,179          22,288  

E.ON S.E.

     642,080          8,009  

Evonik Industries A.G.

     62,685          1,316  

Fresenius Medical Care A.G. & Co. KGaA

     60,269          2,556  

Fresenius S.E. & Co. KGaA

     118,115          3,184  

GEA Group A.G.

     43,947          2,000  

Hannover Rueck S.E.

     16,871          3,300  

HeidelbergCement A.G.

     41,477          3,025  

HelloFresh S.E.*

     47,772          1,138  

Henkel A.G. & Co. KGaA

     29,981          2,180  

Infineon Technologies A.G.

     370,041          15,125  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

Germany – 7.8%    continued

       

Knorr-Bremse A.G.

     21,731          $1,445      

LEG Immobilien S.E.

     20,293          1,111  

Mercedes-Benz Group A.G.

     228,004          17,515  

Merck KGaA

     36,832          6,848  

MTU Aero Engines A.G.

     14,849          3,713  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft A.G. in Muenchen (Registered)

     39,744          13,900  

Nemetschek S.E.

     17,415          1,194  

Puma S.E.

     29,826          1,840  

Rational A.G.

     1,462          979  

Rheinmetall A.G.

     12,565          3,733  

RWE A.G.

     182,475          7,844  

SAP S.E.

     297,640          37,442  

Scout24 S.E.

     22,205          1,317  

Siemens A.G. (Registered)

     217,914          35,274  

Siemens Energy A.G.*

     147,817          3,245  

Siemens Healthineers A.G.(2)

     80,182          4,612  

Symrise A.G.

     37,967          4,125  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding A.G.

     290,382          894  

United Internet A.G. (Registered)

     28,710          494  

Volkswagen A.G.

     8,561          1,467  

Vonovia S.E.

     203,470          3,826  

Zalando S.E.(2) *

     61,634          2,579  
     
                  349,864  

Hong Kong – 2.5%

       

AIA Group Ltd.

     3,370,286          35,413  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

     561,638          3,403  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

     187,853          1,026  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

     465,014          3,361  

Futu Holdings Ltd. ADR*

     17,399          902  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

     551,501          1,034  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

     212,079          3,009  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

     437,929          1,516  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd.

     1,102,220          1,467  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

     3,082,005          2,723  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

     344,296          15,281  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

     308,300          1,358  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

     44,800          2,182  

Link REIT

     719,378          4,613  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

     443,636          2,146  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

     410,111          1,106  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

     401,317          2,150  

Prudential PLC

     778,605          10,648  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

Hong Kong – 2.5%    continued

       

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

     974,549          $1,320      

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

     413,758          5,819  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

     143,551          1,106  

Swire Properties Ltd.

     340,587          880  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

     394,833          4,311  

WH Group Ltd.(2)

     2,284,213          1,358  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

     465,766          2,694  
     
                  110,826  

Ireland – 0.6%

       

AerCap Holdings N.V.*

     47,215          2,655  

AIB Group PLC

     300,694          1,225  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

     302,218          3,058  

CRH PLC

     214,608          10,846  

Irish Bank Resolution Corp. Ltd.(3) *

     99,788           

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

     45,687          4,553  

Kingspan Group PLC

     43,403          2,979  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

     72,024          2,615  
     
                  27,931  

Israel – 0.6%

       

Azrieli Group Ltd.

     10,176          586  

Bank Hapoalim B.M.

     363,934          3,031  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.

     442,040          3,343  

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.

     520,774          710  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.*

     29,039          3,775  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

     7,084          1,203  

First International Bank of Israel (The) Ltd.

     19,129          677  

ICL Group Ltd.

     191,133          1,293  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

     355,469          1,748  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

     42,271          1,326  

Nice Ltd.*

     17,821          4,057  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR*

     319,045          2,824  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.*

     32,538          1,387  

Wix.com Ltd.*

     16,691          1,666  
     
                  27,626  

Italy – 2.0%

       

Amplifon S.p.A.

     36,670          1,275  

Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.

     317,007          6,328  

Coca-Cola HBC A.G. - CDI*

     53,927          1,475  

Davide Campari-Milano N.V.

     141,593          1,727  

DiaSorin S.p.A.

     7,183          758  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

Italy – 2.0%    continued

       

Enel S.p.A.

     2,306,766        $ 14,088      

Eni S.p.A.

     718,473          10,064  

Ferrari N.V.

     18,769          5,083  

Ferrari N.V. (New York Exchange)

     16,988          4,603  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A.

     171,590          2,639  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane S.p.A.

     96,117          1,267  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

     4,614,428          11,876  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A.

     168,503          1,697  

Moncler S.p.A.

     57,197          3,954  

Nexi S.p.A.*

     165,879          1,353  

Poste Italiane S.p.A.

     138,949          1,422  

Prysmian S.p.A.

     72,878          3,068  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A.

     27,580          1,167  

Snam S.p.A.

     579,367          3,075  

Telecom Italia S.p.A.*

     3,047,503          1,010  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

     410,139          3,366  

UniCredit S.p.A.

     543,795          10,300  
     
                  91,595  

Japan – 21.1%

       

Advantest Corp.

     53,200          4,929  

Aeon Co. Ltd.

     183,400          3,555  

AGC, Inc.

     56,400          2,102  

Aisin Corp.

     40,200          1,108  

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

     127,200          4,427  

ANA Holdings, Inc.*

     46,800          1,016  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

     128,900          4,799  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

     59,600          1,055  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

     350,900          2,461  

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

     528,200          7,513  

Azbil Corp.

     32,700          895  

Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.

     168,000          3,618  

BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.

     38,300          1,589  

Bridgestone Corp.

     164,500          6,683  

Brother Industries Ltd.

     63,000          950  

Canon, Inc.

     281,600          6,317  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

     47,000          1,681  

Central Japan Railway Co.

     42,100          5,026  

Chiba Bank (The) Ltd.

     154,000          994  

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

     177,300          1,871  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     190,165          4,700  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

     320,400          1,183  

CyberAgent, Inc.

     116,800          990  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

Japan – 21.1%    continued

       

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

     63,700          $1,780      

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

     87,900          1,630  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.

     280,900          5,161  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

     496,600          18,124  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

     71,200          12,765  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

     17,100          1,707  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

     170,100          4,007  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

     640          1,313  

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

     405,200          1,904  

Denso Corp.

     123,100          6,949  

Dentsu Group, Inc.

     59,718          2,103  

Disco Corp.

     24,600          2,862  

East Japan Railway Co.

     84,412          4,668  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

     72,300          4,114  

ENEOS Holdings, Inc.

     868,597          3,047  

FANUC Corp.

     274,000          9,880  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

     49,200          10,757  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

     35,700          1,409  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

     101,800          5,171  

Fujitsu Ltd.

     56,500          7,637  

GLP J-REIT

     1,264          1,365  

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.

     11,400          981  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.

     58,600          664  

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.

     40,470          2,185  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.

     62,800          1,863  

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

     5,800          816  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

     7,928          1,037  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

     29,900          697  

Hitachi Ltd.

     275,300          15,132  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

     465,700          12,388  

Hoshizaki Corp.

     32,200          1,188  

Hoya Corp.

     101,200          11,191  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

     108,100          888  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

     32,200          1,292  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

     64,988          1,421  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

     41,264          673  

Inpex Corp.

     290,200          3,088  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

     168,000          2,011  

ITOCHU Corp.

     340,500          11,088  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

     27,600          680  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.

     42,200          823  

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

     151,700          2,315  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

     1,909          1,393  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

Japan – 21.1%    continued

       

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.

     419,700          $3,433      

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

     684,000          5,566  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

     58,100          907  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

     359          1,431  

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

     339,800          7,172  

JFE Holdings, Inc.

     134,100          1,704  

JSR Corp.

     48,700          1,151  

Kajima Corp.

     115,900          1,399  

Kansai Electric Power (The) Co., Inc.

     202,000          1,968  

Kao Corp.

     134,500          5,252  

KDDI Corp.

     459,200          14,181  

Keio Corp.

     27,500          964  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

     35,200          1,084  

Keyence Corp.

     55,656          27,286  

Kikkoman Corp.

     41,000          2,091  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

     47,100          1,515  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

     231,300          3,660  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     14,300          874  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

     39,800          1,111  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

     31,440          568  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     56,328          1,067  

Komatsu Ltd.

     266,000          6,599  

Konami Group Corp.

     25,400          1,166  

Kose Corp.

     9,600          1,140  

Kubota Corp.

     288,800          4,375  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

     28,900          1,323  

Kyocera Corp.

     93,900          4,898  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

     74,200          1,619  

Lasertec Corp.

     21,100          3,741  

Lixil Corp.

     81,600          1,346  

M3, Inc.

     125,100          3,147  

Makita Corp.

     65,000          1,617  

Marubeni Corp.

     444,200          6,038  

MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.

     33,700          1,785  

Mazda Motor Corp.

     154,800          1,441  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

     26,800          1,114  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

     65,452          1,557  

MINEBEA MITSUMI, Inc.

     99,700          1,903  

MISUMI Group, Inc.

     78,000          1,962  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

     373,300          2,221  

Mitsubishi Corp.

     358,800          12,900  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

     546,500          6,527  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

     330,900          3,951  

Mitsubishi HC Capital, Inc.

     188,300          973  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

Japan – 21.1%    continued

       

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

     90,800          $3,348      

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

     3,407,095          21,861  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

     408,600          12,734  

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

     55,200          1,425  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

     255,800          4,807  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

     100,000          2,502  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

     685,018          9,715  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

     72,100          906  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

     124,943          3,880  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     164,291          10,032  

NEC Corp.

     67,800          2,618  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

     137,400          3,281  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

     66,100          875  

Nidec Corp.

     128,300          6,660  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings, Inc.

     86,700          650  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

     313,700          12,161  

Nippon Building Fund, Inc.

     442          1,838  

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, Inc.

     21,100          1,272  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

     229,800          2,160  

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.

     596          1,263  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

     51,400          928  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

     14,100          622  

Nippon Steel Corp.

     233,061          5,500  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

     339,112          10,128  

Nippon Yusen K.K.

     134,700          3,148  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

     35,100          1,595  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

     637,400          2,425  

Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.

     56,505          661  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

     17,100          1,564  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

     22,300          2,689  

Nitto Denko Corp.

     39,500          2,553  

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

     841,500          3,248  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

     32,700          724  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund, Inc.

     1,254          1,406  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

     109,622          2,549  

NTT Data Corp.

     175,500          2,308  

Obayashi Corp.

     202,200          1,548  

Obic Co. Ltd.

     19,500          3,083  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

     79,300          1,030  

Oji Holdings Corp.

     235,200          931  

Olympus Corp.

     350,800          6,161  

Omron Corp.

     52,500          3,072  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     103,100          2,151  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)     continued

 

    

Japan – 21.1%    continued

       

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

     22,200          $832      

Oracle Corp. Japan

     10,900          787  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd.

     286,500          9,797  

ORIX Corp.

     343,500          5,665  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

     102,400          1,684  

Otsuka Corp.

     31,000          1,102  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

     115,315          3,677  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

     107,900          2,088  

Panasonic Corp.

     623,300          5,579  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

     48,100          967  

Rakuten Group, Inc.

     249,700          1,164  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

     410,500          11,378  

Renesas Electronics Corp.*

     334,400          4,855  

Resona Holdings, Inc.

     603,010          2,915  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

     169,800          1,274  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

     24,900          2,074  

SBI Holdings, Inc.

     66,960          1,329  

SCSK Corp.

     45,500          665  

Secom Co. Ltd.

     59,600          3,668  

Seiko Epson Corp.

     81,000          1,153  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

     100,100          1,420  

Sekisui House Ltd.

     176,400          3,595  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

     215,100          9,703  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

     79,500          1,178  

Sharp Corp.

     56,200          397  

Shimadzu Corp.

     66,700          2,092  

Shimano, Inc.

     20,700          3,591  

Shimizu Corp.

     164,100          930  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

     530,000          17,190  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

     74,700          3,379  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

     112,700          5,289  

Shizuoka Financial Group, Inc.

     123,300          886  

SMC Corp.

     16,400          8,695  

SoftBank Corp.

     825,500          9,522  

SoftBank Group Corp.

     342,200          13,470  

Sompo Holdings, Inc.

     87,845          3,486  

Sony Group Corp.

     359,800          32,711  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

     23,500          1,129  

Subaru Corp.

     174,400          2,792  

SUMCO Corp.

     100,100          1,506  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

     405,600          1,364  

Sumitomo Corp.

     314,800          5,576  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

     198,700          2,553  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

     69,100          2,642  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)    continued

 

    

Japan – 21.1%    continued

       

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

     370,442          $14,854      

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

     96,619          3,310  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

     85,800          1,935  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

     42,900          1,599  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

     103,300          3,760  

Sysmex Corp.

     48,798          3,203  

T&D Holdings, Inc.

     145,800          1,811  

Taisei Corp.

     51,200          1,583  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     431,066          14,159  

TDK Corp.

     112,900          4,052  

Terumo Corp.

     186,300          5,029  

TIS, Inc.

     63,000          1,665  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

     50,900          1,218  

Toho Co. Ltd.

     33,000          1,264  

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

     525,600          10,134  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc.*

     426,000          1,520  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

     127,200          15,553  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

     107,200          2,019  

Tokyu Corp.

     153,500          2,041  

TOPPAN, Inc.

     77,000          1,551  

Toray Industries, Inc.

     384,500          2,198  

Toshiba Corp.

     110,700          3,709  

Tosoh Corp.

     77,100          1,048  

TOTO Ltd.

     38,500          1,290  

Toyota Industries Corp.

     40,500          2,255  

Toyota Motor Corp.

     3,027,020          43,090  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

     58,900          2,511  

Trend Micro, Inc.

     38,100          1,868  

Unicharm Corp.

     114,700          4,715  

USS Co. Ltd.

     56,800          985  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

     27,100          580  

West Japan Railway Co.

     61,000          2,513  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

     36,900          2,683  

Yamaha Corp.

     40,100          1,548  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

     83,000          2,175  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

     79,500          1,364  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

     71,200          3,120  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

     61,500          1,001  

Z Holdings Corp.

     751,200          2,132  

ZOZO, Inc.

     33,100          757  
     
                  944,919  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)     continued

 

    

Jordan – 0.0%

       

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

     46,136          $955      

Luxembourg – 0.2%

       

ArcelorMittal S.A.

     148,606          4,506  

Eurofins Scientific S.E.

     37,240          2,499  
     
                  7,005  

Macau – 0.2%

       

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.*

     626,148          4,162  

Sands China Ltd.*

     684,699          2,390  
     
                  6,552  

Netherlands – 5.4%

       

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. - C.V.A.

     114,741          1,823  

Adyen N.V.(2) *

     6,169          9,782  

Aegon N.V.

     504,527          2,168  

Akzo Nobel N.V.

     51,417          4,013  

Argenx S.E.*

     15,548          5,774  

ASM International N.V.

     13,366          5,428  

ASML Holding N.V.

     114,892          78,505  

Euronext N.V.

     23,431          1,794  

EXOR N.V.*

     31,421          2,589  

Heineken Holding N.V.

     32,778          3,011  

Heineken N.V.

     73,861          7,951  

IMCD N.V.

     16,387          2,682  

ING Groep N.V.

     1,067,986          12,706  

JDE Peet’s N.V.

     28,152          819  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V.

     296,356          10,137  

Koninklijke DSM N.V.

     50,174          5,930  

Koninklijke KPN N.V.

     904,080          3,193  

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

     251,333          4,588  

NN Group N.V.

     77,191          2,801  

OCI N.V.

     31,429          1,067  

Randstad N.V.

     34,425          2,044  

Shell PLC

     2,009,278          57,537  

Universal Music Group N.V.

     208,065          5,260  

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

     73,486          9,273  
     
                  240,875  

New Zealand – 0.2%

       

Auckland International Airport Ltd.*

     358,943          1,954  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

     166,283          2,777  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

     177,324          701  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

     386,420          1,272  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

     528,543          1,676  

Xero Ltd.*

     37,337          2,260  
     
                  10,640  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)     continued

 

    

Norway – 0.6%

       

Aker BP ASA

     90,785          $2,227      

DNB Bank ASA

     265,352          4,760  

Equinor ASA

     270,994          7,707  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

     59,937          982  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

     24,750          1,000  

Mowi ASA

     115,702          2,143  

Norsk Hydro ASA

     379,550          2,838  

Orkla ASA

     200,960          1,427  

Salmar ASA

     19,696          860  

Telenor ASA

     200,808          2,357  
     
                  26,301  

Portugal – 0.2%

       

Banco Espirito Santo S.A. (Registered)(3) *

     882,815           

EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A.

     788,780          4,298  

Galp Energia SGPS S.A.

     141,287          1,603  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS S.A.

     81,111          1,902  
     
                  7,803  

Singapore – 1.7%

       

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT

     959,992          2,073  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

     1,567,516          2,341  

Capitaland Investment Ltd.

     717,062          1,993  

City Developments Ltd.

     123,700          687  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

     517,905          12,871  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

     1,705,280          1,438  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A*

     382,368          1,151  

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.

     27,300          645  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

     404,250          1,713  

Mapletree Logistics Trust

     971,787          1,254  

Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust

     683,900          929  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

     971,351          9,057  

Sea Ltd. ADR*

     103,594          8,966  

Sembcorp Marine Ltd.*

     13,175,624          1,180  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.

     396,435          1,710  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

     235,500          1,670  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

     440,300          1,215  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

     2,307,325          4,276  

STMicroelectronics N.V.

     192,837          10,316  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

     334,449          7,504  

UOL Group Ltd.

     122,280          639  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

     81,100          1,080  
     
                  74,708  
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)     continued

 

    

South Africa – 0.3%

       

Anglo American PLC

     361,081          $11,951      

South Korea – 0.0%

       

Delivery Hero S.E.*

     46,850          1,594  

Spain – 2.6%

       

Acciona S.A.

     7,195          1,442  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios S.A.

     62,335          1,986  

Aena S.M.E. S.A.*

     20,934          3,390  

Amadeus IT Group S.A.*

     128,433          8,599  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

     1,723,256          12,311  

Banco Santander S.A.

     4,770,647          17,772  

CaixaBank S.A.

     1,252,914          4,878  

Cellnex Telecom S.A.*

     162,499          6,325  

Corp. ACCIONA Energias Renovables S.A.

     19,010          737  

EDP Renovaveis S.A.

     81,192          1,862  

Enagas S.A.

     72,079          1,385  

Endesa S.A.

     86,581          1,880  

Ferrovial S.A.

     139,379          4,100  

Grifols S.A.*

     89,490          885  

Iberdrola S.A.

     1,738,603          21,657  

Industria de Diseno Textil S.A.

     308,323          10,354  

Naturgy Energy Group S.A.

     43,483          1,309  

Red Electrica Corp. S.A.

     115,063          2,024  

Repsol S.A.

     399,041          6,143  

Telefonica S.A.

     1,485,279          6,409  
     
                  115,448  

Sweden – 3.1%

       

Alfa Laval AB

     83,177          2,972  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

     282,984          6,794  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

     765,481          9,705  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

     443,351          5,098  

Boliden AB

     78,163          3,074  

Electrolux AB, Class B

     56,656          688  

Embracer Group AB*

     188,740          885  

Epiroc AB, Class A

     188,177          3,737  

Epiroc AB, Class B

     111,843          1,907  

EQT AB

     102,844          2,104  

Essity AB, Class B

     172,949          4,946  

Evolution AB

     52,025          6,981  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B*

     166,288          684  

Getinge AB, Class B

     65,425          1,599  

Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

     210,301          3,003  

Hexagon AB, Class B

     553,007          6,364  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)     continued

 

    

Sweden – 3.1%     continued

       

Holmen AB, Class B

     28,056          $1,081      

Husqvarna AB, Class B

     123,626          1,074  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

     35,290          954  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

     48,426          1,307  

Indutrade AB

     76,366          1,622  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

     43,691          890  

Investor AB, Class A

     140,698          2,872  

Investor AB, Class B

     517,232          10,304  

Kinnevik AB, Class B*

     69,753          1,045  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

     22,433          1,016  

Lifco AB, Class B

     68,727          1,480  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

     431,451          4,920  

Sagax AB, Class B

     51,523          1,191  

Sandvik AB

     304,992          6,482  

Securitas AB, Class B

     141,031          1,257  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

     457,392          5,044  

Skanska AB, Class B

     97,142          1,488  

SKF AB, Class B

     103,242          2,037  

Svenska Cellulosa AB S.C.A., Class B

     168,216          2,212  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

     414,387          3,587  

Swedbank AB, Class A

     256,050          4,202  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB*

     50,667          1,181  

Tele2 AB, Class B

     168,297          1,677  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson,

       

Class B

     829,075          4,870  

Telia Co. AB

     775,279          1,970  

Volvo AB, Class A

     55,885          1,204  

Volvo AB, Class B

     431,280          8,896  

Volvo Car AB, Class B*

     176,529          772  
     
                  137,176  

Switzerland – 5.8%

       

ABB Ltd. (Registered)

     445,233          15,268  

Adecco Group A.G. (Registered)

     48,284          1,757  

Alcon, Inc.

     142,678          10,123  

Bachem Holding A.G.

     9,370          943  

Baloise Holding A.G. (Registered)

     13,314          2,078  

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

       

(Registered)

     8,446          797  

Barry Callebaut A.G. (Registered)

     997          2,117  

BKW A.G.

     5,956          936  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli A.G. (Participation Certificate)

     290          3,431  
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)     continued

 

    

Switzerland – 5.8%     continued

       

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli A.G. (Registered)

     31          $3,660      

Cie Financiere Richemont S.A., Class A (Registered)

     148,048          23,732  

Clariant A.G. (Registered)*

     61,024          1,013  

Credit Suisse Group A.G. (Registered)

     1,000,405          901  

EMS-Chemie Holding A.G. (Registered)

     1,925          1,591  

Geberit A.G. (Registered)

     10,239          5,726  

Givaudan S.A. (Registered)

     2,626          8,557  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

     61,017          4,178  

Kuehne + Nagel International A.G. (Registered)

     15,469          4,617  

Logitech International S.A. (Registered)

     48,179          2,799  

Lonza Group A.G. (Registered)

     21,096          12,689  

Novartis A.G. (Registered)

     616,499          56,598  

Partners Group Holding A.G.

     6,417          6,050  

Schindler Holding A.G. (Participation Certificate)

     11,243          2,487  

Schindler Holding A.G. (Registered)

     6,971          1,472  

SGS S.A. (Registered)

     1,833          4,027  

SIG Group A.G.*

     87,468          2,250  

Sika A.G. (Registered)

     41,615          11,681  

Sonova Holding A.G. (Registered)

     15,221          4,488  

Straumann Holding A.G. (Registered)

     31,587          4,737  

Swatch Group (The) A.G. (Bearer)

     8,382          2,882  

Swatch Group (The) A.G. (Registered)

     12,980          822  

Swiss Life Holding A.G. (Registered)

     8,689          5,358  

Swiss Prime Site A.G. (Registered)

     23,007          1,915  

Swisscom A.G. (Registered)

     7,386          4,713  

Temenos A.G. (Registered)

     18,841          1,311  

UBS Group A.G. (Registered)

     953,918          20,143  

VAT Group A.G.

     7,731          2,793  

Zurich Insurance Group A.G.

     42,854          20,505  
     
                  261,145  

United Kingdom – 11.1%

       

3i Group PLC

     273,583          5,705  

abrdn PLC

     613,284          1,545  

Admiral Group PLC

     49,694          1,251  

Ashtead Group PLC

     125,404          7,683  

Associated British Foods PLC

     102,489          2,460  

AstraZeneca PLC

     440,821          61,186  

Auto Trader Group PLC(2)

     269,320          2,053  

Aviva PLC

     797,731          3,987  

BAE Systems PLC

     875,302          10,611  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

       VALUE
(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1)     continued

 

United Kingdom – 11.1%    continued

 

    

Barclays PLC

     4,558,462          $8,230      

Barratt Developments PLC

     289,258          1,670  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

     33,040          1,714  

BP PLC

     5,165,722          32,704  

British American Tobacco PLC

     605,644          21,225  

British Land (The) Co. PLC

     258,150          1,240  

BT Group PLC

     1,997,371          3,594  

Bunzl PLC

     96,873          3,660  

Burberry Group PLC

     110,114          3,523  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

     765,638          4,754  

CNH Industrial N.V.

     289,572          4,430  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

     59,614          3,529  

Compass Group PLC

     504,216          12,678  

Croda International PLC

     39,449          3,169  

DCC PLC

     27,447          1,602  

Diageo PLC

     648,914          28,961  

Entain PLC

     166,013          2,584  

Halma PLC

     107,207          2,960  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

     93,117          922  

HSBC Holdings PLC

     5,679,903          38,669  

Imperial Brands PLC

     250,991          5,772  

Informa PLC

     417,171          3,565  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

     50,542          3,321  

Intertek Group PLC

     44,747          2,243  

J Sainsbury PLC

     494,001          1,701  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

     772,306          1,700  

Johnson Matthey PLC

     49,949          1,224  

Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V.*

     50,017          956  

Kingfisher PLC

     554,740          1,792  

Land Securities Group PLC

     194,068          1,492  

Legal & General Group PLC

     1,689,497          4,997  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

     19,301,322          11,387  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

     107,501          10,447  

M&G PLC

     669,951          1,641  

Melrose Industries PLC

     1,117,491          2,303  

National Grid PLC

     1,042,372          14,149  

NatWest Group PLC

     1,493,928          4,881  

Next PLC

     36,213          2,943  

Ocado Group PLC*

     159,465          1,058  

Pearson PLC

     192,369          2,008  

Persimmon PLC

     92,030          1,431  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

     215,294          1,454  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

     202,472          15,383  

RELX PLC

     544,645          17,631  
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

      

VALUE

(000S)

COMMON STOCKS – 97.1% (1) continued

 

United Kingdom – 11.1%     continued

 

    

Rentokil Initial PLC

     718,900          $5,256      

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC*

     2,387,595          4,410  

Sage Group (The) PLC

     286,851          2,749  

Schroders PLC

     254,329          1,449  

Segro PLC

     336,916          3,207  

Severn Trent PLC

     72,519          2,576  

Smith & Nephew PLC

     250,610          3,487  

Smiths Group PLC

     105,654          2,239  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

     20,754          3,046  

SSE PLC

     306,734          6,832  

St. James’s Place PLC

     151,450          2,269  

Standard Chartered PLC

     696,783          5,302  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

     1,033,675          1,523  

Tesco PLC

     2,078,733          6,816  

Unilever PLC

     719,796          37,291  

United Utilities Group PLC

     196,781          2,573  

Vodafone Group PLC

     7,363,322          8,139  

Whitbread PLC

     57,265          2,115  

WPP PLC

     304,434          3,612  
     
                  498,669  

United States – 7.1%

       

Computershare Ltd.

     152,456          2,210  

CSL Ltd.

     137,431          26,517  

CyberArk Software Ltd.*

     11,069          1,638  

Experian PLC

     260,638          8,579  

GSK PLC

     1,156,077          20,619  

Haleon PLC

     1,440,985          5,749  

Holcim A.G.*

     157,006          10,128  

James Hardie Industries PLC - CDI

     124,119          2,664  

Nestle S.A. (Registered)

     783,651          95,666  

QIAGEN N.V.*

     65,583          2,981  

Roche Holding A.G. (Bearer)

     7,671          2,307  

Roche Holding A.G. (Genusschein)

     200,007          57,239  

Sanofi

     324,398          35,328  

Schneider Electric S.E.

     154,472          25,823  

Stellantis N.V.

     521,934          9,497  

Stellantis N.V. (New York Exchange)

     118,669          2,158  

Swiss Re A.G.

     85,849          8,830  

Tenaris S.A.

     130,622          1,858  
     
                  319,791  

Total Common Stocks

                   

(Cost $2,859,284)

          4,346,791  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
 

PREFERRED STOCKS – 0.5% (1)

 

Germany – 0.5%

 

Bayerische Motoren Werke A.G., 9.04%(4)

     17,343        $1,774  

Dr. Ing hc F Porsche A.G.*

     32,611        4,174  

Henkel A.G. & Co. KGaA,
2.57%(4)

     51,051        3,989  

Porsche Automobil Holding S.E., 4.84%(4)

     43,547        2,499  

Sartorius A.G., 0.37%(4)

     7,078        2,971  

Volkswagen A.G., 6.98%(4)

     52,851        7,212  
     
                22,619  

Total Preferred Stocks

                 

(Cost $16,480)

        22,619  
     

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.1%

 

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

     233,000        15,576  

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

     392,000        28,036  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(5) (6)

     6,456,551        6,457  
     

Total Investment Companies

                 

(Cost $46,900)

        50,069  
     
     

Total Investments – 98.7%

                 

(Cost $2,922,664)

        4,419,479  

Other Assets less Liabilities – 1.3%

 

     60,327  
     

Net Assets – 100.0%

      $ 4,479,806  

 

(1) 

Adjustment factors obtained from an independent evaluation service were used to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

(2) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(3) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(4) 

Current yield is disclosed. Dividends are calculated based on a percentage of the issuer’s net income.

(5) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(6) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

CDI – CREST Depository Interest

EAFE – Europe, Australasia and the Far East

ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund

MSCI – Morgan Stanley Capital International

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had outstanding forward foreign currency exchange contracts as follows:

 

COUNTERPARTY  

CONTRACTS

TO

DELIVER

CURRENCY

 

AMOUNT

(LOCAL

CURRENCY)

(000S)

 

IN

EXCHANGE

FOR

CURRENCY

 

AMOUNT

(LOCAL

CURRENCY)

(000S)

 

SETTLEMENT

DATE

 

UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

(000S)

Citibank      

United
States
Dollar


      3,189      
British
Pound

      2,670       6/21/23       $  111
Citibank      

United
States
Dollar


      2,657       Euro       2,500       6/21/23       67
Goldman Sachs      

United
States
Dollar


      1,116      
Japanese
Yen

      150,000       6/21/23       27
Morgan Stanley      

United
States
Dollar


      6,094      
Japanese
Yen

      818,010       6/21/23       143
Toronto-Dominion      
United
States

                   
Bank       Dollar       4,788       Euro       4,500       6/21/23       115
Subtotal Appreciation

 

                                    463
Citibank      
Japanese
Yen

      567,000      

United
States
Dollar


      4,320       6/21/23       (3 )
Citibank      

United
States
Dollar


      3,179       Euro       2,900       6/21/23       (19 )
         
Subtotal Depreciation

 

                                    (22 )

Total

                                                        $441  

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

  NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  CONTRACT
POSITION
  CONTRACT
EXP.
 

VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)(1)

Euro Stoxx 50 (Euro)

      591          $27,310          Long         6/23         $768   

FTSE 100 Index (British Pound)

      144       13,570       Long       6/23       (23 )

Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong Dollar)

      11       1,435       Long       4/23       40

SPI 200 Index (Australian Dollar)

      59       7,090       Long       6/23       77

Topix Index (Japanese Yen)

      100       15,089       Long       6/23       44
           

Total

                                              $906

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

  CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY    % OF NET
ASSETS
 

Euro

     33.0

Japanese Yen

     21.1  

British Pound

     14.4  

Swiss Franc

     9.7  

Australian Dollar

     7.2  

All other currencies less than 5%

     13.3  
   

Total Investments

     98.7  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     1.3  
   

Net Assets

     100.0

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)
 

Common Stocks:

 

     

Hong Kong

  $ 902     $ 109,924       $—     $ 110,826  

Ireland

    2,655       25,276             27,931  

Israel

    8,265       19,361             27,626  

Italy

    4,603       86,992             91,595  

Singapore

    10,117       64,591             74,708  

United Kingdom

    3,529       495,140             498,669  

United States

    3,796       315,995             319,791  

All Other Countries(1)

          3,195,645             3,195,645  

Total Common Stocks

    33,867       4,312,924             4,346,791  

Preferred Stocks

          22,619             22,619  

Investment Companies

    50,069                   50,069  

Total Investments

  $ 83,936     $ 4,335,543       $—     $ 4,419,479  
  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)
 

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Forward Foreign

       

Currency Exchange

       

Contracts

  $     $ 463       $—     $ 463  

Futures Contracts

    929                   929  

Liabilities

       

Forward Foreign

       

Currency Exchange

       

Contracts

          (22           (22

Futures Contracts

    (23                 (23
Total Other Financial Instruments   $ 906     $ 441       $—     $     1,347  
(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

LARGE CAP CORE FUND

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 99.1%

       

Aerospace & Defense – 1.4%

       

General Dynamics Corp.

     7,661        $1,748    

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     3,480        1,645    
       
                3,393      

Air Freight & Logistics – 1.3%

       

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

     14,571        1,604    

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     8,648        1,678    
       
                3,282      

Automobiles – 1.2%

       

Tesla, Inc.*

     12,515        2,597    

Thor Industries, Inc.

     3,255        259    
       
                2,856      

Banks – 3.2%

       

Bank of America Corp.

     55,579        1,589    

Bank OZK

     37,188        1,272    

Citigroup, Inc.

     40,354        1,892    

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     9,795        1,276    

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

     14,237        876    

U.S. Bancorp

     26        1    

Wells Fargo & Co.

     20,133        753    
       
                7,659      

Beverages – 1.1%

       

Coca-Cola (The) Co.

     28,871        1,791    

PepsiCo, Inc.

     4,608        840    
       
                2,631      

Biotechnology – 2.1%

       

AbbVie, Inc.

     3,273        522    

Amgen, Inc.

     9,349        2,260    

Biogen, Inc.*

     1,735        482    

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     3,485        289    

Moderna, Inc.*

     291        45    

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     878        721    

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     2,298        724    
       
                5,043      

Broadline Retail – 2.9%

       

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     54,679        5,648    

eBay, Inc.

     33,029        1,466    

Etsy, Inc.*

     58        6    
       
                7,120      

Building Products – 0.1%

       

A.O. Smith Corp.

     2,546        176      
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.1%     continued

 

    

Capital Markets – 2.5%

       

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

     1,591        $227    

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     2,899        888    

Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp.

     38,858        1,766    

Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc.

     4,927        1,612    

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

     41,764        1,325    

Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A*

     18,260        177    
       
                5,995      

Chemicals – 1.4%

       

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     14,629        1,060    

Chemours (The) Co.

     5,341        160    

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.*

     81,750        109    

LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Class A

     15,289        1,436    

Mosaic (The) Co.

     874        40    

Olin Corp.

     12,528        695    
       
                3,500      

Communications Equipment – 1.3%

       

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     59,865        3,129      

Consumer Finance – 0.1%

       

Discover Financial Services

     35        3    

SLM Corp.

     22,522        279    
       
                282      

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 1.2%

 

    

Albertsons Cos., Inc., Class A

     1,977        41    

Kroger (The) Co.

     32,328        1,596    

Walmart, Inc.

     7,884        1,163    
       
                2,800      

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.5%

 

    

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     1,014        115    

H&R Block, Inc.

     30,426        1,073    
       
                1,188      

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.0%

 

 

AT&T, Inc.

     130,269        2,508      

Electric Utilities – 1.8%

       

Constellation Energy Corp.

     12,541        985    

Edison International

     898        63    

Entergy Corp.

     193        21    

Exelon Corp.

     37,624        1,576    

FirstEnergy Corp.

     20,318        814    

IDACORP, Inc.

     4,255        461    

NRG Energy, Inc.

     10,624        364    

OGE Energy Corp.

     1,968        74    
       
                4,358      

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   142   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.1%    continued

 

    

Electrical Equipment – 0.9%

       

Acuity Brands, Inc.

     8,197        $1,498    

Emerson Electric Co.

     7,275        634    
       
                2,132      

Entertainment – 0.7%

 

    

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     2,972        255    

Electronic Arts, Inc.

     1,761        212    

Netflix, Inc.*

     901        311    

Playtika Holding Corp.*

     65,803        741    

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A

     1,063        97    
       
                1,616      

Financial Services – 4.3%

       

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     13,373        4,129    

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     3,687        1,340    

MGIC Investment Corp.

     67,451        905    

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

     6,088        462    

Visa, Inc., Class A

     15,552        3,507    
       
                10,343      

Food Products – 1.7%

 

    

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

     19        1    

Campbell Soup Co.

     27,971        1,538    

General Mills, Inc.

     21,526        1,840    

Kellogg Co.

     10,284        689    
       
                4,068      

Ground Transportation – 0.6%

 

    

Landstar System, Inc.

     8,794        1,576      

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.3%

 

    

Abbott Laboratories

     25,938        2,627    

Hologic, Inc.*

     19,843        1,601    

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*

     1,548        774    

Medtronic PLC

     8,366        674    
       
                5,676      

Health Care Providers & Services – 3.3%

 

    

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     1,288        206    

Cigna Group (The)

     6,672        1,705    

CVS Health Corp.

     12,388        921    

Elevance Health, Inc.

     273        125    

McKesson Corp.

     1,932        688    

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     9,173        4,335    
       
                7,980      

Hotel & Resort Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     91,127        1,503      
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.1%    continued

 

    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.4%

 

    

Booking Holdings, Inc.*

     345        $915    

Boyd Gaming Corp.

     10,484        672    

Expedia Group, Inc.*

     1,904        185    

McDonald’s Corp.

     3,917        1,095    

Starbucks Corp.

     1,593        166    

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     2,262        299    
       
                3,332      

Household Durables – 0.4%

       

NVR, Inc.*

     194        1,081      

Household Products – 1.3%

       

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     10,613        798    

Procter & Gamble (The) Co.

     15,659        2,328    
       
                3,126      

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.6%

 

 

AES (The) Corp.

     56,466        1,360      

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.7%

 

 

3M Co.

     15,903        1,672      

Insurance – 1.8%

       

Aflac, Inc.

     25,552        1,649    

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

     18,237        917    

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.*

     12,220        539    

MetLife, Inc.

     15,138        877    

Unum Group

     10,946        433    
       
                4,415      

Interactive Media & Services – 5.4%

 

    

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

     96,011        9,959    

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A*

     14,266        3,024    

TripAdvisor, Inc.*

     1,562        31    
       
                13,014      

IT Services – 2.1%

       

Accenture PLC, Class A

     8,881        2,538    

Amdocs Ltd.

     16,871        1,620    

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

     6,106        372    

Gartner, Inc.*

     1,904        620    

International Business Machines Corp.

     561        74    
       
                5,224      

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.4%

 

    

Danaher Corp.

     2,436        614    

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*

     825        1,262    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

LARGE CAP CORE FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.1%     continued

 

    

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.4%     continued

 

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     90        $52    

Waters Corp.*

     4,822        1,493    
       
                3,421      

Machinery – 1.7%

 

    

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

     35,181        1,592    

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

     5,109        864    

Snap-on, Inc.

     6,871        1,696    
       
                4,152      

Media – 1.6%

 

    

Comcast Corp., Class A

     31,518        1,195    

Fox Corp., Class A

     27,290        929    

Interpublic Group of (The) Cos., Inc.

     1,864        70    

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

     2,113        365    

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     14,450        1,363    
       
                3,922      

Metals & Mining – 1.2%

 

    

Nucor Corp.

     10,644        1,644    

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

     10,419        1,178    
       
                2,822      

Multi-Utilities – 0.4%

 

    

Ameren Corp.

     2,149        185    

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     14,568        910    
       
                1,095      

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.9%

 

    

Chevron Corp.

     3,901        637    

EQT Corp.

     1,521        49    

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     38,487        4,220    

Marathon Oil Corp.

     58,755        1,408    

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     17,155        2,313    

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     29,015        1,811    

Valero Energy Corp.

     10,469        1,461    

Vitesse Energy, Inc.

     4,915        94    
       
                11,993      

Personal Care Products – 0.1%

 

    

Olaplex Holdings, Inc.*

     40,801        174      

Pharmaceuticals – 4.3%

 

    

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     34,659        2,402    

Eli Lilly & Co.

     1,391        478    

Johnson & Johnson

     26,210        4,063    

Merck & Co., Inc.

     6,694        712    

Pfizer, Inc.

     67,309        2,746    
       
                10,401      
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.1%     continued

 

    

Professional Services – 1.6%

 

 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     2,602        $579    

Genpact Ltd.

     3,774        175    

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

     5,729        527    

Paychex, Inc.

     9,983        1,144    

Robert Half International, Inc.

     11,902        959    

Science Applications International Corp.

     4,824        518    
       
                3,902      

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.4%

 

 

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A*

     14,173        1,032      

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.0%

 

 

Equity Residential

     60        4      

Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.2%

 

 

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     3,892        436      

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 6.4%

 

 

Analog Devices, Inc.

     5,693        1,123    

Applied Materials, Inc.

     6,466        794    

Broadcom, Inc.

     5,480        3,515    

KLA Corp.

     4,725        1,886    

Lam Research Corp.

     79        42    

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     23,778        1,992    

NVIDIA Corp.

     9,072        2,520    

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     9,109        1,162    

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     13,433        2,499    
       
                15,533      

Software – 8.5%

 

    

Adobe, Inc.*

     4,851        1,869    

AppLovin Corp., Class A*

     683        11    

Fair Isaac Corp.*

     1,454        1,022    

Fortinet, Inc.*

     6,297        419    

Microsoft Corp.

     56,931        16,413    

Oracle Corp.

     9,472        880    
       
                20,614      

Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.3%

 

 

Lamar Advertising Co., Class A

     14        2    

Public Storage

     5,227        1,579    

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     51,540        1,553    
       
                3,134      

Specialty Retail – 3.1%

 

    

AutoNation, Inc.*

     3,819        513    

AutoZone, Inc.*

     779        1,915    

Bath & Body Works, Inc.

     3,027        111    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   144   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.1%    continued

 

    

Specialty Retail – 3.1%    continued

 

 

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     5,671        $805    

Home Depot (The), Inc.

     7,166        2,115    

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     3,062        612    

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*

     739        627    

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

     6,234        758    
       
                7,456      

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 7.9%

 

 

Apple, Inc.

     116,966        19,288      

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.9%

 

 

Ralph Lauren Corp.

     36        4    

Tapestry, Inc.

     41,540        1,791    

Under Armour, Inc., Class A*

     48,313        458    
       
                2,253      

Tobacco – 1.3%

       

Altria Group, Inc.

     16,998        758    

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     24,119        2,346    
       
                3,104      

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.7%

 

    

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

     2,647        1,823      

Total Common Stocks

                     

(Cost $163,029)

        240,597    
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 0.8%

 

    

Northern Institutional Funds -
U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(1) (2)

     1,908,364        1,908      

Total Investment Companies

                     

(Cost $1,908)

        1,908    
       
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
     

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.1%

 

 

U.S. Treasury Bill,
4.40%, 5/11/23(3) (4)

     $160        $159      

Total Short-Term Investments

                     

(Cost $159)

        159    
                       

Total Investments – 100.0%

                     

(Cost $165,096)

        242,664    

Liabilities less Other Assets – (0.0%)

 

     (58    

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

      $ 242,606    

 

(1) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(2) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(3)

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(4)

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

S&P - Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

 

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS

 

 

NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

 

 

CONTRACT
POSITION

 

 

CONTRACT
EXP.

 

 

VALUE AND  
UNREALIZED  
APPRECIATION  
(DEPRECIATION)  
(000S)(1)   

 

E-Mini S&P 500

  9   $1,862   Long   6/23   $68

 

 

(1)

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

Common Stocks

     99.1

Investment Companies

     0.8

Short-Term Investments

     0.1

 

(1)

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS

 

   LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)
 

Common Stocks(1)

   $ 240,597        $ —        $—      $ 240,597  

Investment Companies

     1,908                      1,908  

Short-Term Investments

            159               159  

Total Investments

   $ 242,505        $159        $—      $ 242,664  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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LARGE CAP CORE FUND    continued

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)
 

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                                   

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

     $      68        $  —        $  —        $      68  

 

(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

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LARGE CAP VALUE FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 99.4%

 

    

Aerospace & Defense – 1.8%

 

    

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

     972        $172    

General Dynamics Corp.

     3,187        727    

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

     1,767        173    
       
                1,072      

Banks – 5.7%

 

    

Bank of America Corp.

     33,754        965    

Citigroup, Inc.

     15,314        718    

Comerica, Inc.

     12        1    

East West Bancorp, Inc.

     964        54    

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     5,966        777    

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

     4,519        278    

U.S. Bancorp

     10,690        385    

Wells Fargo & Co.

     5,101        191    
       
                3,369      

Beverages – 0.4%

 

    

Boston Beer (The) Co., Inc.,
Class A*

     235        77    

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

     3,217        166    
       
                243      

Biotechnology – 3.1%

 

    

Biogen, Inc.*

     2,282        634    

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     10,806        897    

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     990        312    
       
                1,843      

Broadline Retail – 0.6%

       

eBay, Inc.

     8,145        361      

Building Products – 1.0%

       

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     1,306        295    

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

     5,173        304    
       
                599      

Capital Markets – 2.8%

 

    

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

     2,214        315    

Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp.

     11,695        531    

Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc.

     647        212    

Invesco Ltd.

     10,164        167    

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

     9,939        316    

State Street Corp.

     1,776        134    
       
                1,675      

Chemicals – 3.1%

 

    

Dow, Inc.

     11,215        615    

Huntsman Corp.

     10,667        292    

LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Class A

     4,117        386    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%     continued

 

    

Chemicals – 3.1%    continued

       

Mosaic (The) Co.

     4,612        $212    

Olin Corp.

     5,697        316    
       
                1,821      

Communications Equipment – 2.6%

       

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     24,227        1,266    

F5, Inc.*

     1,826        266    
       
                1,532      

Consumer Finance – 0.4%

       

Ally Financial, Inc.

     509        13    

Capital One Financial Corp.

     599        57    

Synchrony Financial

     4,980        145    
       
                215      

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 1.4%

 

    

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     1,476        320    

Kroger (The) Co.

     10,440        515    
       
                835      

Containers & Packaging – 0.2%

       

International Paper Co.

     3,029        109      

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.2%

 

 

Lumen Technologies, Inc.

     43,626        116      

Electric Utilities – 4.0%

       

Duke Energy Corp.

     5,104        492    

Entergy Corp.

     3,317        357    

Evergy, Inc.

     5,373        328    

Exelon Corp.

     9,791        410    

OGE Energy Corp.

     8,464        319    

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     2,707        215    

PPL Corp.

     7,552        210    
       
                2,331      

Electrical Equipment – 0.5%

       

Acuity Brands, Inc.

     1,635        299      

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.8%

 

 

Amphenol Corp., Class A

     3,113        254    

Trimble, Inc.*

     3,884        204    
       
                458      

Financial Services – 4.8%

       

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     4,800        1,482    

Corebridge Financial, Inc.

     18,125        290    

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

     13,079        332    

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     1,342        73    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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LARGE CAP VALUE FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Financial Services – 4.8%    continued

 

    

MGIC Investment Corp.

     23,483        $315    

Voya Financial, Inc.

     4,736        339    
       
                2,831      

Food Products – 3.4%

       

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

     763        61    

Campbell Soup Co.

     5,850        322    

Flowers Foods, Inc.

     11,065        303    

General Mills, Inc.

     8,899        760    

J.M. Smucker (The) Co.

     1,248        196    

Kraft Heinz (The) Co.

     5,937        230    

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.*

     6,106        142    
       
                2,014      

Gas Utilities – 0.5%

       

UGI Corp.

     8,640        300      

Ground Transportation – 1.9%

       

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc.

     3,091        175    

Norfolk Southern Corp.

     3,125        663    

XPO, Inc.*

     9,065        289    
       
                1,127      

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.9%

 

 

Abbott Laboratories

     10,502        1,063    

Medtronic PLC

     692        56    
       
                1,119      

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.8%

 

 

Cigna Group (The)

     2,576        658    

CVS Health Corp.

     3,610        268    

Elevance Health, Inc.

     1,595        734    
       
                1,660      

Hotel & Resort Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     20,461        337      

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.1%

 

 

Airbnb, Inc., Class A*

     1,600        199    

Booking Holdings, Inc.*

     114        302    

Choice Hotels International, Inc.

     87        10    

Domino’s Pizza,Inc.

     704        232    

Expedia Group, Inc.*

     1,470        143    

McDonald’s Corp.

     2,828        791    

Starbucks Corp.

     2,966        309    

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     467        32    

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     2,997        396    
       
                2,414      
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

 

Household Durables – 0.6%

       

Lennar Corp., Class A

     298        $31    

NVR, Inc.*

     53        296    
       
                327      

Household Products – 0.3%

       

Procter & Gamble (The) Co.

     1,387        206      

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers –0.8%

 

 

Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A

     9,361        327    

Vistra Corp.

     6,494        156    
       
                483      

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.3%

       

3M Co.

     7,179        755    

General Electric Co.

     201        19    
       
                774      

Insurance – 5.4%

       

Aflac, Inc.

     9,817        633    

Allstate (The) Corp.

     4,208        466    

American International Group, Inc.

     11,838        596    

Assurant, Inc.

     1,132        136    

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

     4,970        250    

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.*

     5,339        236    

Chubb Ltd.

     1,077        209    

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     1,774        199    

Loews Corp.

     5,837        339    

MetLife, Inc.

     1,087        63    

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     419        31    
       
                3,158      

Interactive Media & Services – 3.3%

 

    

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A*

     7,780        1,649    

TripAdvisor, Inc.*

     15,396        306    
       
                1,955      

IT Services – 1.2%

       

Accenture PLC, Class A

     1,117        319    

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

     6,009        366    
       
                685      

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 2.8%

 

    

Danaher Corp.

     3,955        997    

QIAGEN N.V.*

     6,760        310    

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     585        337    
       
                1,644      

Machinery – 1.8%

       

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

     6,732        304    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Machinery – 1.8%    continued

 

 

Dover Corp.

     1,469        $223    

Snap-on, Inc.

     1,373        339    

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

     2,074        210    
       
                1,076      

Media – 3.3%

 

 

Comcast Corp., Class A

     29,176        1,106    

Fox Corp., Class A

     3,919        134    

Interpublic Group of (The) Cos., Inc.

     9,516        354    

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM, Class A*

     211        6    

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

     1,859        321    
       
                1,921      

Metals & Mining – 2.2%

 

 

Nucor Corp.

     4,082        631    

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

     1,217        312    

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

     3,218        364    
       
                1,307      

Multi-Utilities – 0.6%

 

 

Dominion Energy, Inc.

     6,630        371      

Office Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%

 

    

Boston Properties, Inc.

     3,232        175      

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 8.4%

 

 

Chevron Corp.

     7,742        1,263    

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     18,729        2,054    

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     5,229        705    

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     5,154        322    

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

     81        17    

Range Resources Corp.

     6,271        166    

Valero Energy Corp.

     2,867        400    
       
                4,927      

Pharmaceuticals – 6.5%

 

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     14,431        1,000    

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC*

     2,165        317    

Johnson & Johnson

     8,021        1,243    

Pfizer, Inc.

     29,596        1,208    

Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A

     1,726        62    
       
                3,830      

Professional Services – 2.3%

 

 

Genpact Ltd.

     6,657        308    

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

     3,226        297    

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

     1,067        88    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Professional Services – 2.3%    continued

 

 

Science Applications International Corp.

     2,907        $312    

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

     5,887        333    
       
                1,338      

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.8%

 

 

Howard Hughes (The) Corp.*

     1,987        159    

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.*

     2,061        300      
                459      

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.2%

 

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     2,224        374    

Equity Residential

     6,030        362    
       
                736      

Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.2%

 

 

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

     14,908        321    

National Retail Properties, Inc.

     1,623        71    

Regency Centers Corp.

     4,901        300    
       
                692      

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.1%

 

 

Analog Devices, Inc.

     1,006        198    

Applied Materials, Inc.

     2,278        280    

Cirrus Logic, Inc.*

     649        71    

Intel Corp.

     3,672        120    

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     3,708        310    

Qorvo, Inc.*

     2,580        262    

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

     2,279        269    

Teradyne, Inc.

     2,704        291    
       
                1,801      

Software – 1.2%

 

 

ANSYS, Inc.*

     1,029        343    

Intuit, Inc.

     675        301    

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     196        86    
       
                730      

Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     11,905        359      

Specialty Retail – 1.0%

 

 

AutoNation, Inc.*

     925        124    

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     3,751        294    

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

     1,654        201    
       
                619      

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.5%

 

 

Tapestry, Inc.

     7,496        323      
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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LARGE CAP VALUE FUND    continued

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.1%

 

    

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

     787        $66      

Total Common Stocks

                     

(Cost $56,166)

        58,642    
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 0.5%

 

    

Northern Institutional Funds -
U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(1) (2)

     314,125        314      

Total Investment Companies

                     

(Cost $314)

        314    
       
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.1%

 

    

U.S. Treasury Bill,
4.46%, 5/11/23(3) (4)

     $30        $30      

Total Short-Term Investments

                     

(Cost $30)

        30    
                       

Total Investments – 100.0%

                     

(Cost $56,510)

        58,986    

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.0%

 

     21      

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $59,007    

 

(1) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(2) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(3) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(4) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

S&P - Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  CONTRACT
POSITION
  CONTRACT
EXP.
  VALUE AND  
UNREALIZED  
APPRECIATION  
(DEPRECIATION)  
(000S)(1)  

Micro E-Mini S&P 500 Index

  14   $290   Long   6/23   $9

 

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

  

% OF NET ASSETS

 

 

Common Stocks

     99.4

Investment Companies

     0.5

Short-Term Investments

     0.1

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS

 

 

LEVEL 1
(000S)

 

   

LEVEL 2
(000S)

 

   

LEVEL 3
(000S)

 

   

TOTAL
(000S)

 

 

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 58,642       $ —       $ —     $ 58,642  

Investment Companies

    314                   314  

Short-Term Investments

          30             30  

Total Investments

  $ 58,956       $30       $ —     $ 58,986  

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 9       $ —       $ —     $ 9  
(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

_

 

MID CAP INDEX FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

COMMON STOCKS – 98.2%

       

Aerospace & Defense – 1.7%

       

Axon Enterprise, Inc.*

     61,977        $13,935    

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

     35,175        6,200    

Hexcel Corp.

     77,424        5,284    

Mercury Systems, Inc.*

     52,853        2,702    

Woodward, Inc.

     54,563        5,313    
       
                33,434          

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.3%

       

GXO Logistics, Inc.*

     108,247        5,462          

Automobile Components – 1.9%

       

Adient PLC*

     86,891        3,559    

Autoliv, Inc.

     71,210        6,648    

Dana, Inc.

     115,582        1,740    

Fox Factory Holding Corp.*

     38,843        4,714    

Gentex Corp.

     214,283        6,006    

Goodyear Tire & Rubber (The) Co.*

     257,329        2,836    

Lear Corp.

     54,011        7,534    

Visteon Corp.*

     25,875        4,058    
       
                37,095          

Automobiles – 0.4%

       

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

     122,079        4,635    

Thor Industries, Inc.

     49,211        3,919    
       
                8,554          

Banks – 6.0%

       

Associated Banc-Corp

     138,473        2,490    

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

     36,118        1,881    

Bank OZK

     100,384        3,433    

Cadence Bank

     166,237        3,451    

Cathay General Bancorp

     67,058        2,315    

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

     189,610        4,061    

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

     104,428        6,093    

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

     58,767        6,191    

East West Bancorp, Inc.

     129,191        7,170    

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

     119,154        3,801    

First Horizon Corp.

     492,380        8,755    

FNB Corp.

     331,428        3,845    

Fulton Financial Corp.

     152,631        2,109    

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

     101,011        4,244    

Hancock Whitney Corp.

     78,909        2,872    

Home BancShares, Inc.

     172,439        3,744    

International Bancshares Corp.

     48,725        2,086    

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

     621,269        5,616    

Old National Bancorp

     267,013        3,850    

PacWest Bancorp

     106,298        1,034    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%     continued

 

    

Banks – 6.0%    continued

       

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

     69,740        $3,847    

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

     83,341        5,127    

SouthState Corp.

     69,532        4,955    

Synovus Financial Corp.

     132,626        4,089    

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.*

     43,850        2,147    

UMB Financial Corp.

     39,553        2,283    

United Bankshares, Inc.

     122,452        4,310    

Valley National Bancorp

     383,068        3,540    

Webster Financial Corp.

     158,872        6,263    

Wintrust Financial Corp.

     55,397        4,041    
       
                119,643          

Beverages – 0.4%

       

Boston Beer (The) Co., Inc.,
Class A*

     8,577        2,819    

Celsius Holdings, Inc.*

     36,786        3,419    

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

     4,222        2,259    
       
                8,497          

Biotechnology – 1.6%

       

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     99,829        2,535    

Exelixis, Inc.*

     295,772        5,741    

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

     124,216        4,744    

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*

     88,252        8,933    

United Therapeutics Corp.*

     41,651        9,328    
       
                31,281          

Broadline Retail – 0.6%

       

Kohl’s Corp.

     101,881        2,398    

Macy’s, Inc.

     247,321        4,326    

Nordstrom, Inc.

     103,571        1,685    

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*

     52,675        3,052    
       
                11,461          

Building Products – 3.2%

       

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

     57,479        4,840    

Builders FirstSource, Inc.*

     134,959        11,982    

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     47,424        10,721    

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

     117,114        6,878    

Lennox International, Inc.

     29,482        7,408    

Owens Corning

     85,752        8,215    

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

     39,122        4,289    

Trex Co., Inc.*

     100,820        4,907    

UFP Industries, Inc.

     56,218        4,468    
       
                63,708          

Capital Markets – 2.0%

       

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

     34,612        4,929    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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MID CAP INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%     continued

 

     

Capital Markets – 2.0%    continued

 

  

Evercore, Inc., Class A

     32,861      $ 3,792     

Federated Hermes, Inc.

     77,830        3,124     

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A

     94,407        7,794     

Janus Henderson Group PLC

     120,673        3,215     

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

     166,196        5,275     

SEI Investments Co.

     93,658        5,390     

Stifel Financial Corp.

     96,254        5,688     
       
                39,207           

Chemicals – 2.9%

        

Ashland, Inc.

     45,782        4,702     

Avient Corp.

     77,824        3,203     

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.*

     202,385        6,130     

Cabot Corp.

     51,800        3,970     

Chemours (The) Co.

     136,399        4,084     

Ingevity Corp.*

     31,927        2,283     

NewMarket Corp.

     6,179        2,255     

Olin Corp.

     112,985        6,271     

RPM International, Inc.

     118,389        10,328     

Scotts Miracle-Gro (The) Co.

     37,548        2,619     

Sensient Technologies Corp.

     38,726        2,965     

Valvoline, Inc.

     157,921        5,518     

Westlake Corp.

     31,686        3,675     
       
                58,003           

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.2%

 

  

Brink’s (The) Co.

     42,259        2,823     

Clean Harbors, Inc.*

     46,169        6,582     

MSA Safety, Inc.

     33,606        4,486     

Stericycle, Inc.*

     84,006        3,664     

Tetra Tech, Inc.

     48,852        7,177     
       
                24,732           

Communications Equipment – 0.7%

 

  

Calix, Inc.*

     51,791        2,776     

Ciena Corp.*

     136,220        7,154     

Lumentum Holdings, Inc.*

     62,379        3,369     
       
                13,299           

Construction & Engineering – 1.9%

 

  

AECOM

     127,420        10,744     

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     43,739        7,112     

Fluor Corp.*

     130,645        4,038     

MasTec, Inc.*

     54,054        5,105     

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

     186,751        5,692     

Valmont Industries, Inc.

     19,588        6,254     
       
                38,945           
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%    continued

 

    

Construction Materials – 0.2%

       

Eagle Materials, Inc.

     33,136        $4,863          

Consumer Finance – 0.4%

 

    

FirstCash Holdings, Inc.

     34,148        3,257    

Navient Corp.

     93,913        1,502    

SLM Corp.

     221,737        2,747    
       
                7,506          

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 1.9%

 

    

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*

     123,304        9,380    

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     34,194        7,402    

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.*

     80,433        2,273    

Performance Food Group Co.*

     142,645        8,607    

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.*

     97,416        3,412    

US Foods Holding Corp.*

     187,843        6,939    
       
                38,013          

Containers & Packaging – 0.9%

 

    

AptarGroup, Inc.

     59,755        7,062    

Greif, Inc., Class A

     23,584        1,494    

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

     76,927        4,129    

Sonoco Products Co.

     89,583        5,465    
       
                18,150          

Diversified Consumer Services – 1.0%

 

    

Graham Holdings Co., Class B

     3,541        2,110    

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     28,236        3,216    

H&R Block, Inc.

     139,902        4,932    

Service Corp. International

     141,075        9,703    
       
                19,961          

Diversified Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.0%

 

    

Rayonier, Inc. - (Fractional Shares)(1)

     50,000                 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.6%

 

    

Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.*

     204,829        4,664    

Iridium Communications, Inc.

     115,311        7,141    
       
                11,805          

Electric Utilities – 1.4%

       

ALLETE, Inc.

     52,068        3,352    

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

     100,580        3,862    

IDACORP, Inc.

     46,451        5,032    

OGE Energy Corp.

     183,249        6,901    

PNM Resources, Inc.

     78,931        3,842    

Portland General Electric Co.

     81,384        3,979    
       
                26,968          

Electrical Equipment – 2.1%

       

Acuity Brands, Inc.

     29,435        5,379    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   152   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%     continued

 

     

Electrical Equipment –2.1%    continued

 

  

EnerSys

     37,611        $3,268     

Hubbell, Inc.

     49,146        11,958     

nVent Electric PLC

     152,929        6,567     

Regal Rexnord Corp.

     60,686        8,540     

SunPower Corp.*

     79,373        1,098     

Sunrun, Inc.*

     194,251        3,914     

Vicor Corp.*

     20,808        977     
       
                41,701       

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.4%

 

  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.*

     53,509        6,682     

Avnet, Inc.

     83,963        3,795     

Belden, Inc.

     39,399        3,419     

Cognex Corp.

     158,315        7,844     

Coherent Corp.*

     126,754        4,827     

IPG Photonics Corp.*

     29,581        3,648     

Jabil, Inc.

     122,230        10,776     

Littelfuse, Inc.

     22,598        6,058     

National Instruments Corp.

     119,882        6,283     

Novanta, Inc.*

     32,790        5,216     

TD SYNNEX Corp.

     38,231        3,700     

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

     119,423        2,701     

Vontier Corp.

     143,987        3,937     
       
                68,886       

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.8%

 

     

ChampionX Corp.

     181,205        4,916     

NOV, Inc.

     360,571        6,674     

Valaris Ltd.*

     54,938        3,574     
       
                15,164       

Entertainment – 0.2%

 

     

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A

     39,888        3,640       

Financial Services – 1.5%

 

     

Essent Group Ltd.

     98,471        3,944     

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*

     42,971        4,808     

MGIC Investment Corp.

     269,992        3,623     

Voya Financial, Inc.

     88,549        6,328     

Western Union (The) Co.

     340,359        3,795     

WEX, Inc.*

     40,009        7,357     
       
                29,855       

Food Products – 1.4%

 

     

Darling Ingredients, Inc.*

     147,048        8,588     

Flowers Foods, Inc.

     176,525        4,838     

Ingredion, Inc.

     60,130        6,117     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%     continued

 

     

Food Products – 1.4%     continued

 

  

Lancaster Colony Corp.

     18,189        $3,690     

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.*

     40,942        949     

Post Holdings, Inc.*

     49,283        4,429     
       
                28,611       

Gas Utilities – 1.4%

        

National Fuel Gas Co.

     83,736        4,835     

New Jersey Resources Corp.

     88,908        4,730     

ONE Gas, Inc.

     49,491        3,921     

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

     59,501        3,716     

Spire, Inc.

     47,866        3,357     

UGI Corp.

     191,374        6,652     
       
                27,211       

Ground Transportation – 1.9%

        

Avis Budget Group, Inc.*

     22,869        4,455     

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.*

     148,644        2,421     

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc.

     146,947        8,314     

Landstar System, Inc.

     32,991        5,914     

Ryder System, Inc.

     46,204        4,123     

Saia, Inc.*

     24,289        6,609     

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

     53,450        2,432     

XPO, Inc.*

     104,778        3,342     
       
                37,610       

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 3.6%

 

  

Enovis Corp.*

     43,307        2,317     

Envista Holdings Corp.*

     148,972        6,090     

Globus Medical, Inc., Class A*

     70,962        4,019     

Haemonetics Corp.*

     45,968        3,804     

ICU Medical, Inc.*

     18,334        3,024     

Inari Medical, Inc.*

     43,948        2,713     

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.*

     66,207        3,801     

Lantheus Holdings, Inc.*

     63,155        5,214     

LivaNova PLC*

     48,597        2,118     

Masimo Corp.*

     44,373        8,189     

Neogen Corp.*

     196,965        3,648     

Omnicell, Inc.*

     40,574        2,380     

Penumbra, Inc.*

     34,837        9,709     

QuidelOrtho Corp.*

     48,780        4,346     

Shockwave Medical, Inc.*

     33,174        7,193     

STAAR Surgical Co.*

     43,860        2,805     
       
                71,370       

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.1%

 

  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*

     83,308        6,019     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   153    EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MID CAP INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%     continued

 

     

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.1%    continued

 

  

Amedisys, Inc.*

     29,531        $2,172     

Chemed Corp.

     13,647        7,339     

Encompass Health Corp.

     91,685        4,960     

HealthEquity, Inc.*

     77,190        4,532     

Option Care Health, Inc.*

     152,675        4,850     

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     78,915        2,113     

Progyny, Inc.*

     68,384        2,196     

R1 RCM, Inc.*

     124,602        1,869     

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

     99,303        5,901     
       
                41,951       

Health Care Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.1%

 

  

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

     347,569        6,719     

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

     546,333        4,491     

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

     213,877        5,862     

Physicians Realty Trust

     207,857        3,103     

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

     209,987        2,415     
       
                22,590       

Hotel & Resort Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.1%

 

  

Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     204,479        2,527       

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.3%

 

     

Aramark

     239,015        8,557     

Boyd Gaming Corp.

     72,793        4,667     

Choice Hotels International, Inc.

     25,225        2,956     

Churchill Downs, Inc.

     30,205        7,764     

Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.*

     73,077        3,247     

Light & Wonder, Inc.*

     85,457        5,132     

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

     35,210        4,748     

Papa John’s International, Inc.

     29,224        2,190     

Penn Entertainment, Inc.*

     141,384        4,193     

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     61,425        6,638     

Travel + Leisure Co.

     73,959        2,899     

Wendy’s (The) Co.

     155,216        3,381     

Wingstop, Inc.

     27,486        5,046     

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     81,115        5,504     
       
                66,922       

Household Durables – 1.5%

 

     

Helen of Troy Ltd.*

     21,794        2,074     

KB Home

     75,048        3,016     

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     120,855        3,853     

Taylor Morrison Home Corp.*

     99,673        3,814     

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

     156,016        6,161     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%     continued

 

     

Household Durables – 1.5%    continued

 

  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

     94,441        $5,669     

TopBuild Corp.*

     29,362        6,111     
       
                30,698       

Household Products – 0.1%

 

     

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

     60,309        2,093       

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.2%

 

  

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

     48,047        4,073       

Industrial Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.2%

 

     

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

     40,001        6,613     

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

     121,300        6,453     

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

     173,433        10,345     
       
                23,411       

Insurance – 3.8%

 

     

American Financial Group, Inc.

     63,819        7,754     

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.*

     62,904        2,775     

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

     105,482        2,341     

First American Financial Corp.

     95,105        5,293     

Hanover Insurance Group (The), Inc.

     32,536        4,181     

Kemper Corp.

     58,860        3,217     

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

     19,905        5,974     

Old Republic International Corp.

     253,250        6,324     

Primerica, Inc.

     33,888        5,837     

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

     61,180        8,122     

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

     40,118        8,037     

RLI Corp.

     37,182        4,942     

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

     55,426        5,284     

Unum Group

     171,658        6,791     
       
                76,872       

Interactive Media & Services – 0.3%

 

     

TripAdvisor, Inc.*

     95,023        1,887     

Ziff Davis, Inc.*

     42,978        3,355     
       
                5,242       

IT Services – 0.1%

 

     

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.*

     186,226        2,749       

Leisure Products – 1.1%

 

     

Brunswick Corp.

     66,594        5,461     

Mattel, Inc.*

     323,421        5,954     

Polaris, Inc.

     50,038        5,536     

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.*

     126,141        2,727     

YETI Holdings, Inc.*

     78,529        3,141     
       
                22,819       

 

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   154   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%    continued

 

     

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.4%

 

     

Azenta, Inc.*

     62,846        $2,805     

Bruker Corp.

     91,339        7,201     

Medpace Holdings, Inc.*

     22,984        4,322     

Repligen Corp.*

     47,375        7,976     

Sotera Health Co.*

     89,450        1,602     

Syneos Health, Inc.*

     93,715        3,338     
       
                27,244       

Machinery – 4.7%

 

     

AGCO Corp.

     56,702        7,666     

Chart Industries, Inc.*

     39,107        4,904     

Crane Holdings Co.

     43,844        4,976     

Donaldson Co., Inc.

     111,680        7,297     

Esab Corp.

     47,489        2,805     

Flowserve Corp.

     119,122        4,050     

Graco, Inc.

     154,046        11,247     

ITT, Inc.

     75,875        6,548     

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

     52,966        8,957     

Middleby (The) Corp.*

     49,455        7,251     

Oshkosh Corp.

     60,077        4,997     

Terex Corp.

     62,139        3,006     

Timken (The) Co.

     60,822        4,971     

Toro (The) Co.

     95,996        10,671     

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

     25,112        4,227     
       
                93,573       

Marine Transportation – 0.2%

 

     

Kirby Corp.*

     54,589        3,805       

Media – 1.0%

 

     

Cable One, Inc.

     4,411        3,097     

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A

     38,727        1,501     

New York Times (The) Co., Class A

     150,272        5,843     

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

     34,419        5,943     

TEGNA, Inc.

     204,335        3,455     
       
                19,839       

Metals & Mining – 2.6%

 

     

Alcoa Corp.

     161,601        6,878     

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.*

     470,832        8,630     

Commercial Metals Co.

     107,622        5,263     

MP Materials Corp.*

     83,918        2,366     

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

     53,804        13,813     

Royal Gold, Inc.

     60,240        7,814     

United States Steel Corp.

     208,158        5,433     

Worthington Industries, Inc.

     27,542        1,780     
       
                51,977       
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%    continued

 

     

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.7%

 

     

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

     427,861        $8,176     

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

     284,402        5,031     
       
                13,207       

Multi-Utilities – 0.3%

 

     

Black Hills Corp.

     59,308        3,742     

NorthWestern Corp.

     52,603        3,044     
       
                6,786       

Office Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.7%

 

     

Corporate Office Properties Trust

     102,230        2,424     

Cousins Properties, Inc.

     137,934        2,949     

Douglas Emmett, Inc.

     159,581        1,968     

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

     95,577        2,217     

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     95,939        3,108     

Vornado Realty Trust

     146,471        2,251     
       
                14,917       

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.0%

 

     

Antero Midstream Corp.

     304,961        3,199     

Antero Resources Corp.*

     252,042        5,820     

Chord Energy Corp.

     37,956        5,109     

CNX Resources Corp.*

     156,898        2,514     

DT Midstream, Inc.

     88,925        4,390     

Equitrans Midstream Corp.

     393,136        2,272     

HF Sinclair Corp.

     123,506        5,975     

Matador Resources Co.

     102,394        4,879     

Murphy Oil Corp.

     134,279        4,966     

PBF Energy, Inc., Class A

     104,212        4,519     

PDC Energy, Inc.

     84,653        5,433     

Range Resources Corp.

     221,930        5,874     

Southwestern Energy Co.*

     1,006,815        5,034     
       
                59,984       

Paper & Forest Products – 0.2%

 

     

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

     65,950        3,575       

Passenger Airlines – 0.1%

 

     

JetBlue Airways Corp.*

     294,092        2,141       

Personal Care Products – 0.4%

 

     

BellRing Brands, Inc.*

     122,850        4,177     

Coty, Inc., Class A*

     337,220        4,067     
       
                8,244       

Pharmaceuticals – 0.6%

 

     

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC*

     57,524        8,417     

Perrigo Co. PLC

     122,797        4,405     
       
                12,822       

 

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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MID CAP INDEX FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%     continued

 

     

Professional Services – 3.1%

 

     

ASGN, Inc.*

     45,818        $3,788     

CACI International, Inc., Class A*

     21,463        6,359     

Concentrix Corp.

     39,126        4,756     

ExlService Holdings, Inc.*

     30,384        4,917     

Exponent, Inc.

     46,445        4,630     

FTI Consulting, Inc.*

     31,602        6,237     

Genpact Ltd.

     153,692        7,104     

Insperity, Inc.

     32,720        3,977     

KBR, Inc.

     125,933        6,932     

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

     46,425        3,831     

Maximus, Inc.

     55,640        4,379     

Science Applications International Corp.

     50,178        5,392     
       
                62,302       

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.3%

 

     

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.*

     43,570        6,339       

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.4%

 

     

Apartment Income REIT Corp.

     135,706        4,859     

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

     203,912        3,269     
       
                8,128       

Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.5%

 

     

Agree Realty Corp.

     80,848        5,547     

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

     273,787        5,892     

Kite Realty Group Trust

     199,760        4,179     

Macerich (The) Co.

     195,357        2,071     

National Retail Properties, Inc.

     166,525        7,352     

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.

     127,436        5,077     
       
                30,118       

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.0%

 

  

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.*

     59,993        2,879     

Amkor Technology, Inc.

     91,602        2,384     

Cirrus Logic, Inc.*

     50,757        5,552     

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.*

     125,673        12,002     

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*

     47,435        3,360     

MKS Instruments, Inc.

     52,172        4,623     

Power Integrations, Inc.

     51,971        4,399     

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

     29,306        5,131     

SiTime Corp.*

     14,590        2,075     

Synaptics, Inc.*

     35,908        3,991     

Universal Display Corp.

     39,869        6,185     

Wolfspeed, Inc.*

     113,641        7,381     
       
                59,962       
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%     continued

 

     

Software – 2.6%

 

     

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*

     102,142        $2,756     

Aspen Technology, Inc.*

     26,603        6,089     

Blackbaud, Inc.*

     40,530        2,809     

CommVault Systems, Inc.*

     40,482        2,297     

Dynatrace, Inc.*

     198,042        8,377     

Envestnet, Inc.*

     50,336        2,953     

Manhattan Associates, Inc.*

     57,338        8,879     

NCR Corp.*

     125,564        2,962     

Paylocity Holding Corp.*

     37,689        7,492     

Qualys, Inc.*

     31,510        4,097     

Teradata Corp.*

     93,657        3,772     
       
                52,483       

Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts – 2.1%

 

     

CubeSmart

     205,974        9,520     

EPR Properties

     68,248        2,600     

Lamar Advertising Co., Class A

     80,070        7,998     

Life Storage, Inc.

     77,678        10,183     

National Storage Affiliates Trust

     76,966        3,216     

PotlatchDeltic Corp.

     73,608        3,643     

Rayonier, Inc.

     134,324        4,468     
       
                41,628       

Specialty Retail – 2.9%

 

     

AutoNation, Inc.*

     31,450        4,226     

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     54,672        7,757     

Five Below, Inc.*

     50,911        10,486     

Foot Locker, Inc.

     73,034        2,899     

GameStop Corp., Class A*

     230,395        5,304     

Gap (The), Inc.

     192,120        1,929     

Lithia Motors, Inc.

     24,950        5,712     

Murphy U.S.A., Inc.

     18,390        4,745     

RH*

     17,035        4,149     

Victoria’s Secret & Co.*

     73,445        2,508     

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

     61,088        7,432     
       
                57,147       

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.3%

 

     

Super Micro Computer, Inc.*

     42,707        4,551     

Xerox Holdings Corp.

     101,567        1,564     
       
                6,115       

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.1%

 

     

Capri Holdings Ltd.*

     114,687        5,390     

Carter’s, Inc.

     34,700        2,496     

Columbia Sportswear Co.

     32,217        2,907     

Crocs, Inc.*

     56,674        7,166     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%     continued

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.1%    continued

 

 

Deckers Outdoor Corp.*

     24,175        $10,868    

PVH Corp.

     58,256        5,194    

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A*

     123,268        5,858    

Under Armour, Inc., Class A*

     170,680        1,620    

Under Armour, Inc., Class C*

     171,214        1,460    
       
                42,959          

Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.1%

 

GATX Corp.

     32,391        3,564    

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

     43,112        3,621    

Univar Solutions, Inc.*

     149,874        5,250    

Watsco, Inc.

     30,510        9,707    
       
                22,142          

Water Utilities – 0.5%

       

Essential Utilities, Inc.

     218,139        9,522          

Total Common Stocks

                         

(Cost $1,397,332)

        1,963,541    
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.5%

 

 

Northern Institutional Funds -
U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(2) (3)

     30,201,529        30,202          

Total Investment Companies

                         

(Cost $30,202)

        30,202    
       
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.1%

 

 

U.S. Treasury Bill, 4.58%, 5/11/23(4) (5)

     $2,795        $2,781          

Total Short-Term Investments

 

                

(Cost $2,781)

        2,781    
                     

Total Investments – 99.8%

                         

(Cost $1,430,315)

        1,996,524    

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.2%

 

     3,027    

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

              $1,999,551          

 

(1) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

(2) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(3) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(4) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

(5) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

 

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

S&P - Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

  NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
    NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
    CONTRACT
POSITION
    CONTRACT
EXP.
    VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)
(1)
 

E-Mini S&P

MidCap 400

    140       $35,416       Long       6/23       $1,106  
                                         

 

(1)

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

SECURITY TYPE(1)

     % OF NET ASSETS  

Common Stocks

     98.2

Investment Companies

     1.5

Short-Term Investments

     0.1

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MID CAP INDEX FUND    continued

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

   INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)
 

Common Stocks(1)

   $ 1,963,541      $        $—      $ 1,963,541  

Investment Companies

     30,202                      30,202  

Short-Term Investments

            2,781               2,781  

Total Investments

   $ 1,993,743      $ 2,781        $—      $ 1,996,524  

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                                   

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $ 1,106      $        $—      $ 1,106  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

_

 

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 94.8% (1)

 

    

Australia – 5.8%

       

Atlas Arteria Ltd.

     4,729,614        $20,001    

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

     2,335,440        5,258    

Transurban Group

     3,411,009        32,462    
       
                57,721      

Austria – 0.4%

       

ANDRITZ A.G.

     54,596        3,694      

Brazil – 1.0%

       

CCR S.A.

     3,104,800        7,792    

Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais Copasa MG*

     517,469        1,607    
       
                9,399      

Canada – 3.8%

       

Ag Growth International, Inc.

     80,682        3,661    

AltaGas Ltd.

     254,200        4,237    

Canadian National Railway Co.

     35,428        4,180    

Emera, Inc.

     231,808        9,523    

Hydro One Ltd.

     366,771        10,443    

Northland Power, Inc.

     224,457        5,627    
       
                37,671      

China – 3.6%

       

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd., Class H*

     3,740,000        2,755    

Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd.

     4,676,000        1,171    

China Everbright Environment Group Ltd.

     6,272,000        2,705    

China Water Affairs Group Ltd.

     5,814,282        4,763    

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

     604,400        8,256    

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

     9,044,000        9,272    

Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

     6,876,000        6,412    
       
                35,334      

Denmark – 0.9%

       

Orsted A/S(2)

     108,704        9,272      

France – 5.8%

       

Eutelsat Communications S.A.

     519,950        3,472    

Getlink S.E.

     317,769        5,246    

Rubis S.C.A.

     255,961        6,853    

Veolia Environnement S.A.

     336,720        10,404    

Vinci S.A.

     272,125        31,226    
       
                57,201      

Germany – 2.2%

       

E.ON S.E.

     785,172        9,794    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 94.8% (1)    continued

 

    

Germany – 2.2%    continued

       

Friedrich Vorwerk Group S.E.

     66,413        $707    

RWE A.G.

     248,839        10,697    
       
                21,198      

Hong Kong – 1.4%

       

Cadeler A/S*

     407,348        1,652    

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

     883,500        4,824    

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

     1,322,820        7,088    
       
                13,564      

Ireland – 0.7%

       

Greencoat Renewables PLC

     6,053,363        7,158      

Italy – 7.1%

       

Enel S.p.A.

     2,544,671        15,541    

Hera S.p.A.

     3,893,052        11,017    

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane S.p.A.

     238,694        3,146    

Italgas S.p.A.

     1,649,983        10,079    

Snam S.p.A.

     2,981,318        15,825    

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

     1,737,079        14,257    
       
                69,865      

Japan – 0.4%

       

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

     87,900        4,023      

Luxembourg – 0.6%

       

SES S.A.

     861,223        5,648      

Mexico – 1.9%

       

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B.de C.V., Class B

     388,118        11,872    

Promotora y Operadora de

       

Infraestructura S.A.B. de C.V.

     669,606        6,680    
       
                18,552      

Netherlands – 0.2%

       

Arcadis N.V.

     52,559        2,152      

Portugal – 0.3%

       

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS S.A.

     1,068,408        3,132      

Spain – 5.7%

       

Aena S.M.E. S.A.*

     118,197        19,138    

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC

     117,693        3,479    

Ferrovial S.A.

     764,987        22,504    

Iberdrola S.A.

     671,304        8,362    

Red Electrica Corp. S.A.

     184,315        3,242    
       
                56,725      
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 94.8% (1)    continued

 

    

Switzerland – 1.6%

 

    

Flughafen Zurich A.G. (Registered)*

     72,728        $13,347    

Landis+Gyr Group A.G.*

     35,446        2,723    
       
                16,070      

United Kingdom – 9.7%

 

    

Costain Group PLC*

     1,279,344        860    

National Grid PLC

     2,572,018        34,912    

Pennon Group PLC

     836,742        9,040    

Severn Trent PLC

     387,083        13,748    

SSE PLC

     626,357        13,952    

United Utilities Group PLC

     1,536,841        20,097    

VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities PLC

     2,844,246        3,544    
       
                96,153      

United States – 41.7%

 

    

AECOM

     39,676        3,345    

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

     41,853        5,256    

Alliant Energy Corp.

     170,586        9,109    

American Tower Corp.

     72,264        14,766    

American Water Works Co., Inc.

     49,118        7,195    

Bunge Ltd.

     74,013        7,070    

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

     238,573        7,028    

ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.*

     205,049        2,147    

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

     75,507        11,900    

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

     58,493        5,596    

Crown Castle, Inc.

     131,925        17,657    

CSX Corp.

     986,786        29,544    

Dominion Energy, Inc.

     216,668        12,114    

DT Midstream, Inc.

     159,521        7,876    

Duke Energy Corp.

     205,668        19,841    

Edison International

     66,709        4,709    

Entergy Corp.

     155,504        16,754    

Equinix, Inc.

     13,545        9,766    

Essential Utilities, Inc.

     202,734        8,849    

Evergy, Inc.

     109,353        6,684    

Exelon Corp.

     136,000        5,697    

FirstEnergy Corp.

     230,518        9,235    

Gladstone Land Corp.

     80,805        1,345    

Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.

     143,929        4,116    

Itron, Inc.*

     61,970        3,436    

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     396,520        30,564    

Norfolk Southern Corp.

     95,847        20,320    

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

     89,263        7,567    

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     168,665        13,365    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 94.8% (1)    continued

 

    

United States – 41.7%    continued

 

    

PPL Corp.

     434,864        $12,085    

Republic Services, Inc.

     23,171        3,133    

SBA Communications Corp.

     47,580        12,422    

SJW Group

     27,533        2,096    

Southern (The) Co.

     223,898        15,579    

Targa Resources Corp.

     104,821        7,647    

Trimble, Inc.*

     115,737        6,067    

Union Pacific Corp.

     135,933        27,358    

Waste Management, Inc.

     18,066        2,948    

Welltower, Inc.

     84,465        6,055    

Willdan Group, Inc.*

     122,194        1,909    

Xcel Energy, Inc.

     171,480        11,565    
       
                411,715      

Total Common Stocks

                     

(Cost $904,573)

        936,247    
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 4.4%

 

    

International Public Partnerships Ltd.

     3,411,139        6,099    

Northern Institutional Funds -
U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(3) (4)

     27,994,588        27,995    

Renewables Infrastructure Group (The) Ltd.

     5,801,118        8,939      

Total Investment Companies

 

            

(Cost $44,532)

        43,033    
       
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
     

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.4%

 

 

U.S. Treasury Bill,
4.46%, 5/11/23(5) (6)

     $4,180        $4,160      

Total Short-Term Investments

 

            

(Cost $4,159)

        4,160    
                       

Total Investments – 99.6%

 

            

(Cost $953,264)

        983,440    

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.4%

 

     4,036    
       

Net Assets – 100.0%

      $ 987,476    

 

(1) 

Adjustment factors obtained from an independent evaluation service were used to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

(2) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(3) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   160   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

    

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

(4) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(5)

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(6) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

* 

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

EAFE – Europe, Australasia and the Far East

MSCI – Morgan Stanley Capital International

S&P – Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  CONTRACT
POSITION
  CONTRACT
EXP.
  VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
  (DEPRECIATION)  
(000S)(1)

E-Mini S&P 500 (United States Dollar)

    40         $8,276         Long         6/23         $461    

MSCI EAFE Index (United States Dollar)

    63       6,604       Long       6/23       261  
           

Total

                                    $722  

 

(1)

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

  CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY    % OF NET
ASSETS
 

United States Dollar

     45.3

Euro

     22.6  

British Pound

     11.3  

Australian Dollar

     5.8  

All other currencies less than 5%

     14.6  
   

Total Investments

     99.6  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     0.4  
   

Net Assets

     100.0

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices). The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
   

TOTAL

(000S)

 

Common Stocks:

       

Brazil

  $ 9,399     $       $—     $ 9,399  

Canada

    37,671                   37,671  

Mexico

    18,552                   18,552  

Spain

    3,479       53,246             56,725  

United States

    411,715                   411,715  

All Other Countries(1)

          402,185             402,185  

Total Common Stocks

    480,816       455,431             936,247  

Investment Companies

    27,995       15,038             43,033  

Short-Term Investments

          4,160             4,160  

Total Investments

  $ 508,811     $ 474,629       $—     $ 983,440  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 722     $       $—     $ 722  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 95.7% (1)

 

    

Australia – 5.4%

       

Goodman Group

     229,782        $2,922    

National Storage REIT

     897,855        1,519    

Region RE Ltd.

     401,525        633    

Rural Funds Group

     98,244        131    

Stockland

     293,253        786    

Vicinity Ltd.

     451,759        592    
       
                6,583      

Belgium – 1.4%

       

Shurgard Self Storage Ltd.

     26,781        1,281    

VGP N.V.

     4,509        404    
       
                1,685      

Canada – 4.1%

       

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., Class A

     14,484        475    

Brookfield Corp.

     20,646        673    

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

     14,832        520    

Chartwell Retirement Residences

     101,029        639    

Granite Real Estate Investment Trust

     25,553        1,582    

Tricon Residential, Inc.

     134,376        1,042    
       
                4,931      

China – 0.9%

       

ESR Group Ltd.

     605,400        1,082      

France – 0.3%

       

Gecina S.A.

     3,100        322      

Germany – 1.4%

       

LEG Immobilien S.E.

     9,775        535    

Vonovia S.E.

     62,737        1,180    
       
                1,715      

Hong Kong – 3.1%

       

Link REIT

     126,380        810    

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

     571,683        774    

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

     71,500        1,006    

Swire Properties Ltd.

     429,600        1,110    
       
                3,700      

India – 0.4%

       

Embassy Office Parks REIT

     142,890        543      

Japan – 6.8%

       

Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd.

     16,600        475    

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

     399        434    

Japan Logistics Fund, Inc.

     431        958    

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

     1,265        923    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 95.7% (1)   continued

 

     

Japan – 6.8%    continued

        

Katitas Co. Ltd.

     73,300        $1,436     

LaSalle Logiport REIT

     224        260     

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

     82,300        1,547     

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund, Inc.

     377        423     

Orix JREIT, Inc.

     466        591     

Star Asia Investment Corp.

     1,233        510     

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

     53,300        256     

United Urban Investment Corp.

     368        397     
       
                8,210           

Mexico – 1.0%

        

Corp. Inmobiliaria Vesta S.A.B. de C.V.

     367,819        1,157           

Netherlands – 0.2%

        

CTP N.V.

     19,576        254           

Singapore – 3.6%

        

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT

     302,400        653     

Capitaland India Trust

     425,900        350     

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

     217,987        325     

Capitaland Investment Ltd.

     908,900        2,527     

Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust

     178,600        536     
       
                4,391           

Spain – 2.0%

        

Cellnex Telecom S.A.*

     51,219        1,994     

Merlin Properties Socimi S.A.

     54,632        479     
       
                2,473           

Sweden – 0.2%

        

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B*

     72,779        300           

Tanzania, United Republic of – 0.8%

        

Helios Towers PLC*

     728,645        939           

United Kingdom – 7.4%

        

Big Yellow Group PLC

     92,708        1,341     

Grainger PLC

     552,944        1,591     

Helical PLC

     68,716        254     

Land Securities Group PLC

     53,554        412     

Safestore Holdings PLC

     36,018        422     

Segro PLC

     200,799        1,911     

Shaftesbury Capital PLC

     1,022,885        1,451     

UNITE Group (The) PLC

     113,878        1,351     

Workspace Group PLC

     53,000        286     
       
                9,019           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 95.7% (1)   continued

 

United States – 56.7%

        

Agree Realty Corp.

     21,736        $1,491     

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

     26,135        3,282     

American Homes 4 Rent, Class A

     38,035        1,196     

American Tower Corp.

     2,770        566     

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     10,214        1,717     

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

     137,698        2,963     

Camden Property Trust

     15,828        1,659     

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A*

     8,160        594     

CubeSmart

     31,793        1,469     

Douglas Emmett, Inc.

     25,041        309     

Encompass Health Corp.

     23,210        1,256     

Equinix, Inc.

     5,645        4,070     

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

     31,802        2,135     

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     8,044        1,682     

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     15,129        2,465     

Farmland Partners, Inc.

     28,298        303     

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

     58,781        1,291     

Lamar Advertising Co., Class A

     1,813        181     

National Retail Properties, Inc.

     72,185        3,187     

NVR, Inc.*

     108        602     

Phillips Edison & Co., Inc.

     49,251        1,607     

Prologis, Inc.

     91,057        11,361     

Rayonier, Inc.

     51,899        1,726     

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

     20,286        1,210     

SBA Communications Corp.

     8,969        2,342     

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     27,131        3,038     

SITE Centers Corp.

     99,640        1,224     

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.

     35,165        1,401     

STAG Industrial, Inc.

     39,061        1,321     

Sun Communities, Inc.

     24,194        3,408     

Urban Edge Properties

     79,918        1,204     

VICI Properties, Inc.

     73,621        2,402     

Welltower, Inc.

     30,993        2,222     

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     58,677        1,768           
       
                68,652           

Total Common Stocks

                          

(Cost $112,584)

        115,956     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 3.9%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(2) (3)

     4,738,449        $4,738     
       

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $4,738)

        4,738     
        
       

Total Investments – 99.6%

                          
       

(Cost $117,322)

        120,694     

Other Assets less Liabilities - 0.4%

 

     479     
       

Net Assets – 100.0%

        $121,173     

 

(1) 

Adjustment factors obtained from an independent evaluation service were used to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

(2) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(3) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

* 

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

  CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY    % OF NET
ASSETS
 

United States Dollar

     60.6

British Pound

     8.2  

Japanese Yen

     6.8  

Australian Dollar

     5.4  

Euro

     5.3  

All other currencies less than 5%

     13.3  
   

Total Investments

     99.6  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     0.4  
   

Net Assets

     100.0
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND    continued

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices). The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)

Common Stocks:

       

Canada

  $ 4,931     $       $—     $ 4,931    

Mexico

    1,157                   1,157  

United States

    68,652                   68,652  

All Other Countries(1)

          41,216             41,216  

Total Common Stocks

    74,740       41,216             115,956  

Investment Companies

    4,738                   4,738  

Total Investments

  $ 79,478     $ 41,216       $—     $ 120,694  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   164   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

_

 

NORTHERN ENGAGE360TM FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 93.9% (1)

 

    

Australia – 0.5%

       

Macquarie Group Ltd.

     5,262        $620    

Mirvac Group

     376,323        528    
       
                1,148      

Austria – 0.3%

       

Erste Group Bank A.G.

     19,000        628      

Bermuda – 0.2%

       

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

     2,752        551      

Brazil – 0.4%

       

WEG S.A.

     100,265        801      

Canada – 2.0%

       

Brookfield Corp.

     33,398        1,088    

Cameco Corp.

     52,900        1,385    

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

     14,739        1,134    

Magna International, Inc.

     21,800        1,168    
       
                4,775      

China – 1.7%

       

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR*

     8,566        875    

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

     31,130        915    

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co. Ltd.

     946,367        494    

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

     135,402        877    

Trip.com Group Ltd. ADR*

     23,758        895    
       
                4,056      

Denmark – 1.1%

       

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

     8,762        1,390    

Orsted A/S(2)

     7,080        604    

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

     20,349        590    
       
                2,584      

Finland – 0.4%

       

Sampo OYJ, Class A

     19,003        896      

France – 3.0%

       

AXA S.A.

     47,204        1,443    

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin S.C.A.

     38,700        1,185    

L’Oreal S.A.

     1,305        584    

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.

     1,700        1,558    

TotalEnergies S.E.

     27,000        1,593    

Valeo

     26,330        542    
       
                6,905      

Germany – 4.7%

       

BioNTech S.E. ADR

     3,866        482    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 93.9% (1)     continued

 

    

Germany – 4.7%    continued

       

Deutsche Telekom A.G. (Registered)

     65,054        $1,576    

Infineon Technologies A.G.

     25,574        1,045    

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft A.G. in Muenchen (Registered)

     4,600        1,609    

Nemetschek S.E.

     18,700        1,282    

Rational A.G.

     1,400        937    

SAP S.E.

     11,322        1,424    

SAP S.E. ADR

     15,025        1,902    

Symrise A.G.

     7,900        858    
       
                11,115      

Hong Kong – 0.5%

       

AIA Group Ltd.

     113,000        1,187      

India – 0.5%

       

HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR

     18,454        1,230      

Indonesia – 0.9%

       

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

     3,241,844        1,024    

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

     3,922,749        1,064    
       
                2,088      

Ireland – 0.3%

       

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

     7,288        726      

Italy – 0.2%

       

Prysmian S.p.A.

     12,585        530      

Japan – 6.6%

       

Daikin Industries Ltd.

     5,734        1,028    

Eisai Co. Ltd.

     11,033        628    

FANUC Corp.

     28,500        1,028    

Hoya Corp.

     8,017        887    

KDDI Corp.

     35,600        1,099    

Kubota Corp.

     64,700        980    

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

     17,914        820    

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

     89,900        577    

Nidec Corp.

     12,800        664    

ORIX Corp.

     48,191        795    

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

     33,200        1,058    

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

     39,300        760    

Shimano, Inc.

     3,728        647    

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

     14,400        676    

Sony Group Corp.

     29,217        2,656    

TDK Corp.

     18,626        668    

Yamaha Corp.

     12,609        487    
       
                15,458      
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

NORTHERN ENGAGE360TM FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 93.9% (1)     continued

 

    

Netherlands – 1.8%

 

    

Heineken N.V.

     9,100        $980    

ING Groep N.V.

     93,626        1,114    

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V.

     32,174        1,100    

Koninklijke DSM N.V.

     9,100        1,076    
       
                4,270      

Philippines – 0.3%

       

BDO Unibank, Inc.

     295,755        702      

Russia – 0.0%

       

Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS PJSC(3) *

     51,540             

Singapore – 1.2%

       

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

     58,700        1,459    

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

     149,470        1,394    
       
                2,853      

South Africa – 0.4%

       

Naspers Ltd., Class N

     4,499        828      

South Korea – 1.0%

       

LG Chem Ltd.

     1,911        1,055    

SK Hynix, Inc.

     10,778        743    

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. ADR

     28,639        588    
       
                2,386      

Spain – 0.2%

       

Industria de Diseno Textil S.A.

     16,575        557      

Sweden – 1.0%

       

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

     31,900        766    

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

     67,768        779    

Essity AB, Class B

     24,857        711    
       
                2,256      

Switzerland – 0.5%

       

Alcon, Inc.

     16,800        1,192      

Taiwan – 1.2%

       

Delta Electronics, Inc.

     105,144        1,044    

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR

     18,234        1,696    
       
                2,740      

Thailand – 0.3%

       

Kasikornbank PCL (Registered)

     188,626        733      

United Kingdom – 3.3%

       

AstraZeneca PLC

     4,245        589    

Barratt Developments PLC

     116,332        672    

ConvaTec Group PLC

     91,970        260    

Croda International PLC

     8,010        644    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 93.9% (1)     continued

 

    

United Kingdom – 3.3%    continued

       

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

     16,571        $543    

Manchester United PLC, Class A

     19,056        422    

Rentokil Initial PLC

     203,800        1,490    

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

     5,403        793    

SSE PLC

     39,299        875    

Unilever PLC

     26,470        1,369    
       
                7,657      

United States – 59.4%

       

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     10,192        872    

Adobe, Inc.*

     9,564        3,686    

ADT, Inc.

     20,337        147    

Aflac, Inc.

     7,374        476    

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

     7,206        2,070    

Akamai Technologies, Inc.*

     5,888        461    

Albemarle Corp.

     5,933        1,311    

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

     3,090        388    

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

     20,968        2,181    

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     23,113        2,387    

American Tower Corp.

     13,846        2,829    

Amgen, Inc.

     5,600        1,354    

Amphenol Corp., Class A

     18,175        1,485    

Apple, Inc.

     14,523        2,395    

Applied Materials, Inc.

     8,708        1,070    

Autodesk, Inc.*

     3,112        648    

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     4,079        908    

Avnet, Inc.

     21,710        981    

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.*

     15,894        481    

Bank of America Corp.

     14,765        422    

Becton Dickinson & Co.

     2,809        695    

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     6,290        1,942    

BOK Financial Corp.

     5,076        428    

BorgWarner, Inc.

     11,829        581    

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

     4,157        609    

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     2,090        158    

CarMax, Inc.*

     7,283        468    

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A*

     15,161        1,104    

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*

     5,163        1,042    

Charles Schwab (The) Corp.

     8,300        435    

Coca-Cola (The) Co.

     19,900        1,234    

Core Laboratories N.V.

     19,275        425    

Corning, Inc.

     13,350        471    

D.R. Horton, Inc.

     7,697        752    

Danaher Corp.

     6,200        1,563    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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_

 

    

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 93.9% (1)     continued

 

    

United States – 59.4%    continued

       

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     5,843        $907    

Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A

     14,900        1,273    

Duke Energy Corp.

     4,618        445    

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

     4,011        663    

Elevance Health, Inc.

     2,719        1,250    

Envista Holdings Corp.*

     8,461        346    

EverQuote, Inc., Class A*

     44,219        615    

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     10,012        1,098    

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

     2,247        933    

First American Financial Corp.

     5,916        329    

FirstCash Holdings, Inc.

     16,300        1,555    

Flex Ltd.*

     32,622        751    

FMC Corp.

     11,900        1,453    

Fortive Corp.

     19,818        1,351    

Generac Holdings, Inc.*

     2,723        294    

General Dynamics Corp.

     4,700        1,073    

Gentex Corp.

     11,925        334    

Global Payments, Inc.

     7,191        757    

Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc.

     3,720        1,217    

GSK PLC

     52,600        938    

GXO Logistics, Inc.*

     43,481        2,194    

Hackett Group (The), Inc.

     35,206        651    

Hexcel Corp.

     19,182        1,309    

Hologic, Inc.*

     12,271        990    

Honeywell International, Inc.

     12,887        2,463    

Humana, Inc.

     1,415        687    

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

     2,798        579    

Intel Corp.

     7,394        242    

Interpublic Group of (The) Cos., Inc.

     13,495        503    

Intuit, Inc.

     5,582        2,489    

J.M. Smucker (The) Co.

     1,402        221    

Johnson & Johnson

     11,981        1,857    

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.*

     823        120    

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     5,641        735    

Kennametal, Inc.

     18,143        500    

Keysight Technologies, Inc.*

     1,641        265    

Kimball Electronics, Inc.*

     31,869        768    

KKR & Co., Inc.

     7,394        388    

Knowles Corp.*

     20,647        351    

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

     2,471        567    

Lazard Ltd., Class A

     11,362        376    

Lennar Corp., Class A

     21,300        2,239    

Linde PLC

     4,415        1,569    

Littelfuse, Inc.

     1,196        321    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 93.9% (1)     continued

 

    

United States – 59.4%    continued

       

Lumentum Holdings, Inc.*

     9,282        $501    

M&T Bank Corp.

     2,525        302    

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.*

     9,170        542    

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

     2,214        431    

Markel Corp.*

     1,899        2,426    

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     4,500        1,598    

Mattel, Inc.*

     27,277        502    

Medtronic PLC

     11,900        959    

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*

     1,250        1,913    

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     49,689        4,163    

Microsoft Corp.

     19,168        5,526    

Mohawk Industries, Inc.*

     2,969        298    

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

     4,574        236    

Moody’s Corp.

     6,435        1,969    

Morgan Stanley

     6,776        595    

NIKE, Inc., Class B

     10,903        1,337    

Norfolk Southern Corp.

     3,663        777    

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.*

     42,300        569    

NOV, Inc.

     7,935        147    

nVent Electric PLC

     10,724        460    

Oracle Corp.

     9,142        849    

Oshkosh Corp.

     14,500        1,206    

Parsons Corp.*

     22,598        1,011    

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

     8,500        645    

PepsiCo, Inc.

     7,853        1,432    

PPG Industries, Inc.

     4,169        557    

Procter & Gamble (The) Co.

     6,900        1,026    

Progressive (The) Corp.

     8,562        1,225    

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     9,700        1,238    

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     10,484        978    

Resideo Technologies, Inc.*

     17,314        316    

Roche Holding A.G. (Genusschein)

     4,915        1,407    

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     2,758        1,215    

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.*

     8,371        547    

RPM International, Inc.

     12,900        1,125    

Ryder System, Inc.

     8,877        792    

Salesforce, Inc.*

     6,346        1,268    

Schlumberger N.V.

     20,204        992    

Schneider Electric S.E.

     7,655        1,280    

Sealed Air Corp.

     9,697        445    

Snap-on, Inc.

     848        209    

Southern (The) Co.

     7,090        493    

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     4,998        403    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

NORTHERN ENGAGE360TM FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 93.9% (1)     continued

 

    

United States – 59.4%    continued

 

    

Starbucks Corp.

     7,127        $742    

Stericycle, Inc.*

     7,328        320    

Stifel Financial Corp.

     12,170        719    

Syneos Health, Inc.*

     17,894        637    

Synopsys, Inc.*

     4,101        1,584    

Sysco Corp.

     9,124        705    

TechTarget, Inc.*

     13,462        486    

TJX (The) Cos., Inc.

     11,799        925    

TransDigm Group, Inc.

     3,843        2,832    

Union Pacific Corp.

     4,270        859    

Vail Resorts, Inc.

     945        221    

Visa, Inc., Class A

     8,434        1,902    

Vornado Realty Trust

     37,690        579    

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     9,341        323    

Walt Disney (The) Co.*

     17,516        1,754    

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

     2,768        358    
       
                139,281      

Total Common Stocks

                     

(Cost $202,595)

        220,133    
       

PREFERRED STOCKS – 1.3% (1)

 

    

Brazil – 0.3%

 

 

Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. ADR, 0.73%(4)

     124,140        605      

Chile – 0.4%

 

 

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. ADR, 1.39%(4)

     10,944        887      

South Korea – 0.6%

 

 

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 2.31%(4)

     35,800        1,495      

Total Preferred Stocks

 

            

(Cost $3,083)

        2,987    
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 4.0%

 

    

Northern Institutional Funds -
U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(5) (6)

     9,496,087        9,496      

Total Investment Companies

 

            

(Cost $9,496)

        9,496    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.4%

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bill,
4.43%, 5/11/23(7) (8)

     $850        $846           

Total Short-Term Investments

 

                 

(Cost $846)

        846     
                            

Total Investments – 99.6%

 

                 

(Cost $216,020)

        233,462     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.4%

 

     979     
       

Net Assets – 100.0%

      $ 234,441     

 

(1) 

Adjustment factors obtained from an independent evaluation service were used to determine the value of certain foreign securities.

(2) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(3) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(4) 

Current yield is disclosed. Dividends are calculated based on a percentage of the issuer’s net income.

(5) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(6) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(7) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(8) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

EAFE – Europe, Australasia and the Far East

MSCI – Morgan Stanley Capital International

S&P – Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  CONTRACT
POSITION
  CONTRACT
EXP.
  VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
  (DEPRECIATION)  
(000S)(1)

E-Mini S&P 500 (United States Dollar)

    10         $2,069         Long         6/23         $113    

MSCI EAFE Index (United States Dollar)

    13       1,363       Long       6/23       51  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (United States Dollar)

    13       647       Long       6/23       19  
           

Total

                                    $183  

 

(1)

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

  CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY    % OF NET
ASSETS
 

United States Dollar

     67.6

Euro

     11.0  

Japanese Yen

     6.6  

All other currencies less than 5%

     14.4  
   

Total Investments

     99.6  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     0.4  
   

Net Assets

     100.0

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).The Fund adjusted the price of certain foreign equity securities held in its portfolio on March 31, 2023 using adjustment factors designed to reflect more accurately the fair value of the securities. See Note 2 for a discussion of this procedure. The fair valuation of these securities resulted in their categorization as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
   

TOTAL

(000S)

 

Common Stocks:

       

Bermuda

  $ 551     $       $—     $ 551  

Brazil

    801                   801  

Canada

    4,775                   4,775  

China

    1,770       2,286             4,056  

Germany

    2,384       8,731             11,115  

India

    1,230                   1,230  

South Korea

    588       1,798             2,386  

Taiwan

    1,696       1,044             2,740  

United Kingdom

    422       7,235             7,657  

United States

    135,656       3,625             139,281  

All Other Countries(1)

          45,541             45,541  

Total Common Stocks

    149,873       70,260             220,133  

Preferred Stocks:

       

South Korea

          1,495             1,495  

All Other Countries(1)

    1,492                   1,492  

Total Preferred Stocks

    1,492       1,495             2,987  

Investment Companies

    9,496                   9,496  

Short-Term Investments

          846             846  

Total Investments

  $ 160,861     $ 72,601       $—     $ 233,462  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 183     $       $—     $ 183  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%

 

     

Aerospace & Defense – 0.7%

        

AAR Corp.*

     7,305        $399     

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.*

     14,390        808     

Astronics Corp.*

     2,474        33     

Astronics Corp., Class B*

     3,555        39     

Ducommun, Inc.*

     3,216        176     

Kaman Corp.

     5,299        121     

Maxar Technologies, Inc.

     12,340        630     

Mercury Systems, Inc.*

     188        10     

Moog, Inc., Class A

     4,978        502     

National Presto Industries, Inc.

     1,316        95     

Park Aerospace Corp.

     2,778        37     

Parsons Corp.*

     2,345        105     

V2X, Inc.*

     4,333        172     
       
                3,127           

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.2%

        

Air T, Inc.*

     744        18     

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.*

     9,883        206     

Forward Air Corp.

     7,048        759     
       
                983           

Automobile Components – 1.4%

        

Adient PLC*

     17,188        704     

American Axle & Manufacturing

        

Holdings, Inc.*

     6,985        55     

Dana, Inc.

     26,712        402     

Dorman Products, Inc.*

     7,032        607     

Fox Factory Holding Corp.*

     6,285        763     

Gentherm, Inc.*

     8,528        515     

Goodyear Tire & Rubber (The) Co.*

     54,991        606     

LCI Industries

     7,281        800     

Modine Manufacturing Co.*

     2,531        58     

Motorcar Parts of America,Inc.*

     5,169        38     

Patrick Industries, Inc.

     4,637        319     

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

     4,510        167     

Stoneridge, Inc.*

     4,654        87     

Visteon Corp.*

     5,147        807     

XPEL, Inc.*

     3,013        205     
       
                6,133           

Automobiles – 0.1%

        

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

     8,743        504     

Workhorse Group, Inc.*

     409        1     
       
                505           

Banks – 7.6%

        

1st Source Corp.

     5,311        229     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%    continued

 

     

Banks – 7.6%    continued

        

Amalgamated Financial Corp.

     6,098        $108     

American National Bankshares, Inc.

     2,573        82     

Ameris Bancorp

     14,126        517     

Ames National Corp.

     2,477        52     

Arrow Financial Corp.

     5,432        135     

Associated Banc-Corp

     21,882        393     

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.

     16,533        579     

Axos Financial, Inc.*

     13,654        504     

Banc of California, Inc.

     6,479        81     

BancFirst Corp.

     4,460        371     

Bancorp (The), Inc.*

     7,057        197     

Bank First Corp.

     3,309        243     

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

     6,788        354     

Bank of Marin Bancorp

     3,581        78     

Bank of NT Butterfield & Son (The) Ltd.

     9,762        264     

Bank of South Carolina Corp.

     5,301        84     

Bank7 Corp.

     8,940        219     

BankFinancial Corp.

     1,766        15     

BankUnited, Inc.

     270        6     

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.

     7,600        189     

Banner Corp.

     8,580        466     

Bar Harbor Bankshares

     1,914        51     

BCB Bancorp, Inc.

     508        7     

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

     22,775        239     

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.

     791        58     

C&F Financial Corp.

     461        24     

Cadence Bank

     34,976        726     

Cambridge Bancorp

     889        58     

Camden National Corp.

     3,897        141     

Capital City Bank Group, Inc.

     2,064        60     

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.

     24,536        165     

Cathay General Bancorp

     15,910        549     

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

     667        12     

Citizens & Northern Corp.

     765        16     

City Holding Co.

     3,848        350     

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

     32,254        691     

Commercial National Financial Corp.

     121        1     

Community Bank System, Inc.

     9,517        500     

Community Financial (The) Corp.

     3,414        113     

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.

     2,904        110     

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

     2,328        41     

CVB Financial Corp.

     20,628        344     

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

     4,597        104     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   170   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%    continued

 

     

Banks – 7.6%    continued

        

Eagle Bancorp, Inc.

     6,664        $223     

Eagle Financial Services, Inc.

     100        3     

Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

     499        6     

Enterprise Bancorp, Inc.

     1,998        63     

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

     5,438        242     

Equity Bancshares, Inc., Class A

     3,378        82     

ESSA Bancorp, Inc.

     913        14     

FB Financial Corp.

     2,416        75     

Financial Institutions, Inc.

     4,376        84     

Finward Bancorp

     681        20     

First Bancorp

     7,758        276     

First BanCorp (New York Exchange)

     30,137        344     

First Bancorp (The), Inc.

     815        21     

First Bancshares (The), Inc.

     4,861        126     

First Busey Corp.

     11,356        231     

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

     29,214        363     

First Community Bankshares, Inc.

     1,756        44     

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

     27,596        880     

First Financial Corp.

     2,731        102     

First Financial Northwest, Inc.

     691        9     

First Foundation, Inc.

     5,247        39     

First Hawaiian, Inc.

     19,000        392     

First Internet Bancorp

     1,643        27     

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A

     17,967        536     

First Merchants Corp.

     10,550        348     

First Mid Bancshares, Inc.

     37        1     

First Northwest Bancorp

     521        6     

First of Long Island (The) Corp.

     3,593        48     

First Savings Financial Group, Inc.

     9,268        149     

First United Corp.

     7,866        133     

Flushing Financial Corp.

     4,362        65     

FS Bancorp, Inc.

     232        7     

Fulton Financial Corp.

     29,724        411     

German American Bancorp, Inc.

     5,390        180     

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

     17,978        755     

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

     1,695        86     

Hancock Whitney Corp.

     15,846        577     

Hanmi Financial Corp.

     3,746        70     

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.

     1,440        34     

Heartland Financial U.S.A., Inc.

     5,842        224     

Heritage Financial Corp.

     8,209        176     

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.

     14,518        431     

Hingham Institution For Savings (The)

     682        159     

Home Bancorp, Inc.

     3,034        100     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%    continued

 

     

Banks – 7.6%    continued

        

Home BancShares, Inc.

     28,171        $612     

HomeStreet, Inc.

     4,225        76     

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.

     1,326        33     

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

     22,164        218     

Independent Bank Corp.

     9,478        622     

Independent Bank Group, Inc.

     10,477        486     

International Bancshares Corp.

     12,414        532     

Investar Holding Corp.

     10,308        144     

Kearny Financial Corp.

     21,180        172     

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

     724        5     

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc.

     300        3     

Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

     7,452        117     

Lakeland Financial Corp.

     4,784        300     

Landmark Bancorp, Inc.

     1,445        30     

Malvern Bancorp, Inc.(1) *

     9            

Mercantile Bank Corp.

     5,167        158     

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.*

     198        7     

MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.

     557        14     

NASB Financial, Inc.

     896        29     

National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A

     6,350        212     

National Bankshares, Inc.

     1,735        55     

NBT Bancorp, Inc.

     10,611        358     

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

     34,201        309     

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.*

     3,063        193     

Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc.

     1,187        16     

Northfield Bancorp, Inc.

     16,062        189     

Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

     1,630        77     

Norwood Financial Corp.

     1,071        31     

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

     9,424        174     

OFG Bancorp

     6,867        171     

Ohio Valley Banc Corp.

     737        17     

Old National Bancorp

     27,712        400     

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

     2,583        36     

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.

     20,039        481     

PacWest Bancorp

     17,691        172     

Park National Corp.

     3,008        357     

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp.

     4,209        125     

Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.

     150        3     

Peoples Bancorp, Inc.

     6,392        165     

Peoples Financial Corp.

     236        3     

Peoples Financial Services Corp.

     408        18     

Preferred Bank

     3,865        212     

Premier Financial Corp.

     10,103        209     

Primis Financial Corp.

     669        6     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   171   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%    continued

 

     

Banks – 7.6%    continued

        

Provident Bancorp, Inc.(1)

     18        $—     

QCR Holdings, Inc.

     2,162        95     

Renasant Corp.

     12,151        372     

Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A

     4,086        173     

Republic First Bancorp, Inc.*

     3,187        4     

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

     5,216        135     

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida

     10,694        253     

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

     12,945        707     

Shore Bancshares, Inc.

     1,474        21     

Sierra Bancorp

     801        14     

Simmons First National Corp., Class A

     19,177        335     

Southern BancShares NC, Inc.

     5        27     

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.*

     4,536        139     

Southside Bancshares, Inc.

     4,996        166     

Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

     6,974        172     

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.

     6,298        347     

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.*

     7,059        346     

Tompkins Financial Corp.

     3,432        227     

Towne Bank

     10,169        271     

TriCo Bancshares

     5,013        208     

TrustCo Bank Corp. NY

     1,776        57     

Trustmark Corp.

     12,782        316     

UMB Financial Corp.

     8,765        506     

Union Bankshares, Inc.

     5,722        126     

United Bancorp, Inc.

     498        7     

United Bankshares, Inc.

     18,822        663     

United Community Banks, Inc.

     15,149        426     

Univest Financial Corp.

     5,267        125     

Valley National Bancorp

     1,168        11     

Veritex Holdings, Inc.

     8,190        150     

Virginia National Bankshares Corp.

     105        4     

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

     3,223        112     

WesBanco, Inc.

     15,086        463     

West BanCorp, Inc.

     2,765        51     

Westamerica BanCorp

     6,121        271     

Western New England Bancorp, Inc.

     4,177        34     

WSFS Financial Corp.

     17,067        642     
       
                33,211           

Beverages – 0.5%

        

Celsius Holdings, Inc.*

     6,421        597     

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

     1,574        842     

MGP Ingredients, Inc.

     3,414        330     

National Beverage Corp.*

     6,872        362     
       
                2,131           
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%    continued

 

     

Biotechnology – 4.8%

        

2seventy bio, Inc.*

     3,712        $38     

4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc.*

     9,209        158     

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     20,289        382     

Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     1,062        4     

ADMA Biologics, Inc.*

     22,060        73     

Affimed N.V.*

     9,789        7     

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     5,038        116     

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.*

     23,610        13     

Akero Therapeutics, Inc.*

     4,104        157     

Alector, Inc.*

     6,618        41     

Alkermes PLC*

     26,469        746     

Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.*

     225        1     

Allovir, Inc.*

     2,033        8     

Altimmune, Inc.*

     13,190        56     

Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.*

     62,263        690     

AnaptysBio, Inc.*

     11,077        241     

Anavex Life Sciences Corp.*

     22,981        197     

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.*

     5,481        157     

Anixa Biosciences, Inc.*

     3,525        15     

Arcellx, Inc.*

     9,927        306     

Arcus Biosciences, Inc.*

     10,277        187     

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

     4,849        53     

Ardelyx, Inc.*

     9,192        44     

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     17,370        441     

Assembly Biosciences, Inc.(1) *

     549            

Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

     233        1     

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     416        5     

Avid Bioservices, Inc.*

     1,530        29     

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.*

     4,859        75     

Beam Therapeutics, Inc.*

     197        6     

Biohaven Ltd.*

     10,671        146     

Bioxcel Therapeutics, Inc.*

     16,082        300     

Bluebird Bio, Inc.*

     222        1     

Blueprint Medicines Corp.*

     10,084        454     

Calyxt, Inc.*

     5,877        2     

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.*

     23,303        98     

Caribou Biosciences, Inc.*

     15,829        84     

CASI Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.*

     3,766        9     

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     34,129        566     

Celcuity, Inc.*

     9,086        93     

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.*

     5,156        186     

Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.*

     9,667        236     

Chinook Therapeutics, Inc.*

     8,555        198     

Cogent Biosciences, Inc.*

     10,803        117     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   172   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%    continued

 

     

Biotechnology – 4.8%    continued

        

Coherus Biosciences, Inc.*

     11,577        $79     

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     13,395        215     

Cue Biopharma, Inc.*

     1,743        6     

Cullinan Oncology, Inc.*

     11,367        116     

CureVac N.V.*

     29,482        205     

Curis, Inc.*

     11,480        7     

Cytokinetics, Inc.*

     11,932        420     

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     6,284        97     

Denali Therapeutics, Inc.*

     18,367        423     

DermTech, Inc.*

     7,034        26     

DiaMedica Therapeutics, Inc.*

     20,810        32     

Dyadic International, Inc.*

     16,268        29     

Dynavax Technologies Corp.*

     29,482        289     

Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     2,123        60     

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     19,806        18     

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.*

     10,401        108     

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     5,491        222     

Essa Pharma, Inc.*

     4,323        13     

Evelo Biosciences, Inc.*

     9,303        2     

G1 Therapeutics, Inc.*

     11,629        31     

Geron Corp.*

     61,490        133     

GlycoMimetics, Inc.*

     7,199        9     

Gossamer Bio, Inc.*

     11,915        15     

Graphite Bio, Inc.*

     8,931        22     

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

     23,299        890     

Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc.*

     5,932        4     

Heron Therapeutics, Inc.*

     7,719        12     

Homology Medicines, Inc.*

     7,850        8     

Ideaya Biosciences, Inc.*

     5,303        73     

IGM Biosciences, Inc.*

     9,071        125     

Immatics N.V.*

     10,113        70     

ImmuCell Corp.*

     2,485        13     

Immuneering Corp., Class A*

     567        6     

Immunic, Inc.*

     7,574        11     

ImmunoGen, Inc.*

     31,032        119     

Inhibrx, Inc.*

     9,610        181     

Insmed, Inc.*

     6,876        117     

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     42,775        450     

iTeos Therapeutics, Inc.*

     7,612        104     

IVERIC bio, Inc.*

     23,067        561     

KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     18,438        145     

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc.*

     11,896        46     

Keros Therapeutics, Inc.*

     2,621        112     

Kronos Bio, Inc.*

     6,053        9     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%    continued

 

     

Biotechnology – 4.8%    continued

        

Krystal Biotech, Inc.*

     3,058        $245     

Kura Oncology, Inc.*

     17,523        214     

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     3,347        8     

MacroGenics, Inc.*

     10,867        78     

Magenta Therapeutics, Inc.*

     10,083        8     

MannKind Corp.*

     37,671        154     

MediciNova, Inc.*

     27,640        60     

MeiraGTx Holdings PLC*

     13,641        71     

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     261        3     

Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.*

     9,921        41     

Merus N.V.*

     12,468        229     

MiMedx Group, Inc.*

     16,770        57     

Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.*

     255        9     

Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     13,383        321     

Monopar Therapeutics, Inc.*

     13,043        19     

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*

     6,349        147     

Natera, Inc.*

     13,639        757     

Nkarta, Inc.(1) *

     124            

Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

     99,735        62     

Omega Therapeutics, Inc.*

     2,275        14     

Omniab, Inc.(2) *

     1,740        1     

Omniab, Inc. (NASDAQ Exchange)(2) *

     1,740        1     

Organogenesis Holdings, Inc.*

     8,779        19     

ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     6,813        39     

PDL BioPharma, Inc.(2) *

     24,608        32     

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.*

     17,051        14     

Precision BioSciences, Inc.*

     11,307        9     

Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.*

     5,872        630     

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.*

     5,762        133     

Prothena Corp. PLC*

     8,147        395     

RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.*

     4,983        91     

REGENXBIO, Inc.*

     127        2     

Repare Therapeutics, Inc.*

     3,930        39     

Replimune Group, Inc.*

     17,155        303     

Rezolute, Inc.(1) *

     227            

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     9,154        163     

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     23,215        31     

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     9,640        165     

Sage Therapeutics, Inc.*

     11,832        496     

Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.*

     1,278        2     

Savara, Inc.*

     3,683        7     

Sinovac Biotech Ltd.(2) *

     1,587            

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     15,731        12     

Spero Therapeutics, Inc.*

     6,584        10     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   173   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%    continued

 

     

Biotechnology – 4.8%    continued

        

Sutro Biopharma, Inc.*

     2,774        $13     

Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     12,487        264     

TCR2 Therapeutics, Inc.*

     5,608        8     

Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc.(1) *

     131            

Travere Therapeutics, Inc.*

     10,384        234     

uniQure N.V.*

     7,417        149     

UroGen Pharma Ltd.*

     7,563        70     

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     10,580        72     

Vaxart, Inc.*

     12,938        10     

Vaxcyte, Inc.*

     11,534        432     

VBI Vaccines, Inc.*

     28,979        9     

Veracyte, Inc.*

     12,383        276     

Vericel Corp.*

     8,316        244     

Verve Therapeutics, Inc.*

     7,891        114     

Viking Therapeutics, Inc.*

     2,868        48     

Vir Biotechnology, Inc.*

     5,756        134     

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.*

     8,255        210     

Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.*

     10,337        80     

XBiotech, Inc.*

     6,888        24     

Xencor, Inc.*

     10,367        289     

Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     8,354        299     

XOMA Corp.*

     8,559        181           
                20,621           

Broadline Retail – 0.3%

 

  

Big Lots, Inc.

     8,840        97     

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A

     1,520        468     

Macy’s, Inc.

     8,261        144     

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*

     9,487        550           
                1,259           

Building Products – 1.4%

 

  

AAON, Inc.

     8,414        814     

American Woodmark Corp.*

     2,887        150     

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

     6,904        299     

AZEK (The) Co., Inc.*

     19,272        454     

AZZ, Inc.

     4,905        202     

Caesarstone Ltd.

     6,098        25     

CSW Industrials, Inc.

     2,662        370     

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.*

     7,002        340     

Griffon Corp.

     10,708        343     

Insteel Industries, Inc.

     6,049        168     

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.*

     13,333        169     

Masonite International Corp.*

     5,325        483     

PGT Innovations, Inc.*

     13,735        345     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.7%    continued

 

     

Building Products – 1.4%    continued

 

  

Quanex Building Products Corp.

     6,012      $ 129     

Resideo Technologies, Inc.*

     493        9     

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

     8,830        968     

UFP Industries, Inc.

     12,556        998           
                6,266           

Capital Markets – 2.2%

 

  

ArrowMark Financial Corp.

     3,597        65     

Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A

     8,609        275     

Associated Capital Group, Inc., Class A

     2,795        103     

Avantax, Inc.*

     6,807        179     

B. Riley Financial, Inc.

     1,707        48     

BGC Partners, Inc., Class A

     52,358        274     

Cohen & Steers, Inc.

     5,513        353     

Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.

     937        154     

Donnelley Financial Solutions,
Inc.(1) *

     1            

Evercore, Inc., Class A

     6,789        783     

Federated Hermes, Inc.

     16,933        680     

Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A*

     10,500        545     

Freedom Holding Corp.*

     5,276        379     

GAMCO Investors, Inc., Class A

     5,010        95     

Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A

     5,368        397     

Hercules Capital, Inc.

     21,754        280     

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

     7,966        697     

Lazard Ltd., Class A

     14,430        478     

Main Street Capital Corp.

     10,834        428     

Moelis & Co., Class A

     11,593        446     

Piper Sandler Cos.

     3,970        550     

PJT Partners, Inc., Class A

     4,493        324     

Prospect Capital Corp.

     51,023        355     

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.*

     826        1     

Siebert Financial Corp.*

     919        2     

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc.

     9,992        183     

StoneX Group, Inc.*

     4,211        436     

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., Class A

     12,289        360     

Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A

     15,221        288     

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

     1,173        223     

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.

     496        6     

WisdomTree, Inc.

     3,989        23           
                9,410           

Chemicals – 2.5%

 

  

Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.*

     838        2     

AdvanSix, Inc.

     4,745        182     

American Vanguard Corp.

     3,955        86     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   174   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023       

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Chemicals – 2.5%    continued

 

  

Aspen Aerogels, Inc.*

     4,942        $37     

Avient Corp.

     15,855        653     

Balchem Corp.

     6,504        823     

Cabot Corp.

     11,497        881     

Chase Corp.

     2,545        266     

Element Solutions, Inc.

     33,075        639     

FutureFuel Corp.

     6,971        51     

H.B. Fuller Co.

     13,025        892     

Hawkins, Inc.

     8,154        357     

Ingevity Corp.*

     8,379        599     

Innospec, Inc.

     4,877        501     

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

     8,442        295     

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.

     700        6     

Livent Corp.*

     28,872        627     

LSB Industries, Inc.(1) *

     24            

Mativ Holdings, Inc.

     15,861        340     

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

     7,748        468     

NewMarket Corp.

     1,052        384     

Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.

     8,637        225     

Quaker Chemical Corp.

     3,914        775     

Sensient Technologies Corp.

     9,050        693     

Stepan Co.

     4,928        508     

Trinseo PLC

     10,301        215     

Tronox Holdings PLC

     20,217        291           
                10,796           

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.4%

 

  

ABM Industries, Inc.

     12,741        573     

ACCO Brands Corp.

     20,519        109     

Brady Corp., Class A

     10,356        556     

Brink’s (The) Co.

     9,805        655     

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A*

     8,842        731     

CECO Environmental Corp.*

     206        3     

Cimpress PLC*

     104        5     

CompX International, Inc.(1)

     1            

CoreCivic, Inc.*

     22,243        205     

Deluxe Corp.

     7,275        116     

Ennis, Inc.

     4,719        100     

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

     15,428        214     

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.*

     502        18     

HNI Corp.

     8,245        230     

Interface, Inc.

     9,523        77     

KAR Auction Services, Inc.*

     26,380        361     

Kimball International, Inc., Class B

     3,639        45     

Liquidity Services, Inc.*

     5,174        68     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.4%    continued

 

  

Matthews International Corp., Class A

     5,289        $191     

MillerKnoll, Inc.

     16,349        334     

NL Industries, Inc.

     100        1     

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

     28,768        112     

Quad/Graphics, Inc.*

     254        1     

SP Plus Corp.*

     4,476        153     

Steelcase, Inc., Class A

     16,915        142     

Tetra Tech, Inc.

     1,439        211     

UniFirst Corp.

     2,998        528     

Viad Corp.*

     4,508        94     

Virco Mfg. Corp.*

     1,676        7     

VSE Corp.

     4,661        209           
                6,049           

Communications Equipment – 0.9%

 

  

ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.

     9,709        154     

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.*

     5,625        12     

AudioCodes Ltd.

     5,458        82     

Aviat Networks, Inc.*

     2,961        102     

BK Technologies Corp.

     1,835        5     

CalAmp Corp.*

     2,385        9     

Calix, Inc.*

     8,861        475     

Clearfield, Inc.*

     4,629        216     

CommScope Holding Co., Inc.*

     37,222        237     

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

     7,086        88     

Digi International, Inc.*

     8,895        300     

EMCORE Corp.*

     12,304        14     

Extreme Networks, Inc.*

     19,946        381     

Harmonic, Inc.*

     12,930        189     

Inseego Corp.*

     3,235        2     

Ituran Location and Control Ltd.

     4,023        88     

KVH Industries, Inc.*

     6,106        69     

NETGEAR, Inc.*

     5,911        109     

NetScout Systems, Inc.*

     14,549        417     

PCTEL, Inc.

     13,856        59     

Radware Ltd.*

     7,432        160     

Silicom Ltd.*

     5,201        195     

Viavi Solutions, Inc.*

     39,804        431           
                3,794           

Construction & Engineering – 1.8%

 

  

Ameresco, Inc., Class A*

     5,435        267     

API Group Corp.(3) *

     30,793        692     

Arcosa, Inc.

     10,110        638     

Argan, Inc.

     4,056        164     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   175  EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Construction & Engineering – 1.8%    continued

 

  

Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc.

     9,432        $1,377     

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

     5,690        533     

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     10,421        1,694     

Fluor Corp.*

     24,732        764     

Granite Construction, Inc.

     10,886        447     

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.*

     4,086        22     

IES Holdings, Inc.*

     1,459        63     

Matrix Service Co.*

     3,528        19     

MYR Group, Inc.*

     3,280        413     

Northwest Pipe Co.*

     5,173        162     

Primoris Services Corp.

     7,077        175     

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.*

     7,672        291     

Tutor Perini Corp.*

     2,043        13           
                7,734           

Construction Materials – 0.2%

 

  

Summit Materials, Inc., Class A*

     27,115        772     

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.

     1,393        213           
                985           

Consumer Finance – 0.9%

 

  

Atlanticus Holdings Corp.*

     1,345        36     

Curo Group Holdings Corp.(1)

     193            

Encore Capital Group, Inc.*

     6,994        353     

Enova International, Inc.*

     5,014        223     

EZCORP, Inc., Class A*

     2,866        25     

FirstCash Holdings, Inc.

     8,212        783     

Green Dot Corp., Class A*

     11,486        197     

LendingClub Corp.*

     9,279        67     

Navient Corp.

     34,439        551     

Nelnet, Inc., Class A

     6,955        639     

PRA Group, Inc.*

     10,420        406     

PROG Holdings, Inc.*

     14,748        351     

Regional Management Corp.

     291        8     

World Acceptance Corp.*

     1,696        141           
                3,780           

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 0.7%

 

  

Andersons (The), Inc.

     4,117        170     

Chefs’ Warehouse (The), Inc.*

     1,556        53     

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.*

     14,414        407     

Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A

     5,702        506     

PriceSmart, Inc.

     4,269        305     

Rite Aid Corp.*

     8,465        19     

SpartanNash Co.

     7,166        178     

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.*

     25,063        878     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 0.7%    continued

 

United Natural Foods, Inc.*

     7,241        $191     

Village Super Market, Inc., Class A

     1,454        33     

Weis Markets, Inc.

     4,817        408           
                3,148           

Containers & Packaging – 0.4%

 

  

Greif, Inc., Class A

     5,019        318     

Myers Industries, Inc.

     3,605        77     

O-I Glass, Inc.*

     23,236        528     

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

     11,513        618     

TriMas Corp.

     9,792        273           
                1,814           

Distributors – 0.0%

 

  

Weyco Group, Inc.

     3,189        81           

Diversified Consumer Services – 1.0%

 

     

2U, Inc.*

     235        2     

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.*

     13,081        505     

Afya Ltd., Class A*

     17,440        195     

American Public Education, Inc.*

     5,271        29     

Chegg, Inc.*

     18,680        304     

Duolingo, Inc.*

     4,200        599     

Graham Holdings Co., Class B

     949        565     

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     7,600        866     

Laureate Education, Inc.

     20,511        241     

Perdoceo Education Corp.*

     9,865        132     

Strategic Education, Inc.

     4,350        391     

Stride, Inc.*

     6,530        256     

WW International, Inc.*

     7,900        33           
                4,118           

Diversified Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.5%

 

  

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

     12,554        237     

American Assets Trust, Inc.

     8,737        162     

Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.

     5,321        63     

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.

     31,271        532     

CTO Realty Growth, Inc.

     11,726        202     

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

     25,074        163     

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

     16,390        407     

Gladstone Commercial Corp.

     7,129        90     

Global Net Lease, Inc.

     19,102        246     

One Liberty Properties, Inc.

     6,245        143     

Star Holdings*

     2,793        49           
                2,294           

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.6%

 

  

Anterix, Inc.*

     5,005        165     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   176   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.6%    continued

 

  

ATN International, Inc.

     2,855        $117     

Bandwidth, Inc., Class A*

     1,129        17     

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

     7,860        501     

Consolidated Communications

        

Holdings, Inc.*

     11,941        31     

IDT Corp., Class B*

     5,141        175     

Iridium Communications, Inc.

     20,449        1,266     

Liberty Latin America Ltd., Class C*

     16,102        133     

LICT Corp.*

     6        113     

Telesat Corp.*

     2,910        25           
                2,543           

Electric Utilities – 0.9%

 

  

ALLETE, Inc.

     12,496        805     

MGE Energy, Inc.

     8,733        678     

Otter Tail Corp.

     10,612        767     

PNM Resources, Inc.

     15,014        731     

Portland General Electric Co.

     19,355        946           
                3,927           

Electrical Equipment – 0.8%

 

  

Allied Motion Technologies, Inc.

     4,328        167     

Atkore, Inc.*

     8,658        1,216     

Encore Wire Corp.

     4,048        750     

EnerSys

     8,242        716     

GrafTech International Ltd.

     582        3     

Powell Industries, Inc.

     4,583        195     

Preformed Line Products Co.

     1,970        252     

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.*

     3,280        82     

TPI Composites, Inc.*

     120        2     

Ultralife Corp.*

     846        4     

Vicor Corp.*

     6,054        284           
                3,671           

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.1%

 

  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

     6,889        675     

Arlo Technologies, Inc.*

     3,113        19     

Avnet, Inc.

     15,593        705     

Badger Meter, Inc.

     5,637        687     

Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B

     2,820        106     

Belden, Inc.

     7,354        638     

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

     9,135        216     

Climb Global Solutions, Inc.

     5,703        304     

Coherent Corp.*

     10,072        384     

CTS Corp.

     5,082        251     

Daktronics, Inc.*

     2,480        14     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.1%     continued

 

  

ePlus, Inc.*

     10,168        $499     

Fabrinet*

     8,126        965     

FARO Technologies, Inc.*

     3,709        91     

Frequency Electronics, Inc.

     6,679        46     

Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd.

     9,137        158     

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*

     9,006        1,288     

Itron, Inc.*

     8,754        485     

Kimball Electronics, Inc.*

     5,305        128     

Knowles Corp.*

     14,793        252     

Methode Electronics, Inc.

     7,158        314     

nLight, Inc.*

     11,471        117     

Novanta, Inc.*

     7,070        1,125     

OSI Systems,Inc.*

     5,378        551     

PAR Technology Corp.*

     3,587        122     

PC Connection, Inc.

     6,588        296     

Plexus Corp.*

     6,173        602     

Rogers Corp.*

     3,588        586     

Sanmina Corp.*

     13,313        812     

ScanSource, Inc.*

     4,744        144     

TTM Technologies, Inc.*

     12,705        171     

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

     21,414        484     

Vishay Precision Group, Inc.*

     6,864        287           
                13,522           

Energy Equipment & Services – 2.0%

 

  

Bristow Group, Inc.*

     6,681        150     

Cactus, Inc., Class A

     11,124        459     

ChampionX Corp.

     32,773        889     

DMC Global, Inc.*

     5,519        121     

Dril-Quip, Inc.*

     6,462        185     

Enerflex Ltd.

     8,813        52     

ENGlobal Corp.*

     6,201        3     

Geospace Technologies Corp.*

     8,990        63     

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.*

     5,271        19     

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.*

     37,713        292     

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

     17,880        639     

Liberty Energy, Inc.

     24,808        318     

MIND Technology, Inc.*

     3,700        2     

Nabors Industries Ltd.*

     1,837        224     

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.*

     6,450        66     

Next Bridge Hydrocarbons,
Inc.(2) (4) *

     2,700        4     

NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.*

     21,064        167     

Noble Corp. PLC*

     13,168        520     

Oceaneering International, Inc.*

     17,402        307     

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

     41,120        481     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   177   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Energy Equipment & Services – 2.0%    continued

 

  

ProPetro Holding Corp.*

     5,253        $38     

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc., Class A

     7,046        60     

TechnipFMC PLC*

     73,246        1,000     

TETRA Technologies, Inc.*

     11,964        32     

Tidewater, Inc.*

     9,349        412     

Transocean Ltd.*

     99,148        631     

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.*

     8,927        107     

Valaris Ltd.*

     10,476        682     

Weatherford International PLC*

     13,200        783           
                8,706           

Entertainment – 0.3%

 

  

IMAX Corp.*

     6,878        132     

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Braves, Class C*

     20,102        677     

LiveOne, Inc.*

     5,784        7     

Marcus (The) Corp.

     2,326        37     

Reading International, Inc., Class A*

     4,201        14     

Sciplay Corp., Class A*

     23,303        395           
                1,262           

Financial Services – 1.3%

 

  

A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.

     10,082        349     

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A., Class E

     7,675        133     

BM Technologies, Inc.*

     1,134        4     

California First Leasing Corp.*

     1,510        23     

Cannae Holdings, Inc.*

     13,235        267     

Cass Information Systems, Inc.

     3,047        132     

Essent Group Ltd.

     20,189        809     

EVERTEC, Inc.

     11,558        390     

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C

     1,308        174     

I3 Verticals, Inc., Class A*

     4,023        99     

Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A

     11,464        429     

Marqeta, Inc., Class A*

     7,502        34     

Mr Cooper Group, Inc.*

     10,730        440     

NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     12,331        275     

Ocwen Financial Corp.*

     25        1     

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

     6,805        406     

Radian Group, Inc.

     35,254        779     

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

     8,124        619     

Waterstone Financial, Inc.

     3,699        56           
                5,419           
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Food Products – 1.4%

 

  

Adecoagro S.A.

     1,352        $11     

Alico, Inc.

     6,365        154     

B&G Foods, Inc.

     13,701        213     

Bridgford Foods Corp.*

     3,859        54     

Calavo Growers, Inc.

     2,955        85     

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

     7,638        465     

Farmer Bros. Co.*

     6,336        24     

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.

     4,260        128     

Hain Celestial Group (The), Inc.*

     278        5     

Hostess Brands, Inc.*

     24,727        615     

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

     3,464        513     

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

     1,405        136     

Lancaster Colony Corp.

     4,033        818     

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.*

     3,023        11     

Nomad Foods Ltd.*

     29,482        553     

Seaboard Corp.

     132        498     

Seneca Foods Corp., Class A*

     3,795        198     

Simply Good Foods (The) Co.*

     16,869        671     

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

     11,442        514     

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.*

     8,618        435           
                6,101           

Gas Utilities – 1.2%

 

  

Brookfield Infrastructure Corp., Class A

     17,400        802     

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

     4,417        565     

New Jersey Resources Corp.

     20,645        1,098     

Northwest Natural Holding Co.

     7,917        377     

ONE Gas, Inc.

     11,880        941     

RGC Resources, Inc.

     910        21     

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

     11,981        748     

Spire, Inc.

     11,699        821           
                5,373           

Ground Transportation – 0.7%

 

  

ArcBest Corp.

     5,319        491     

Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.

     4,539        161     

Heartland Express, Inc.

     15,041        239     

Marten Transport Ltd.

     10,532        221     

P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc.*

     5,171        148     

Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc.*

     465        4     

Saia, Inc.*

     5,115        1,392     

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

     4,394        128     

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

     9,493        432           
                3,216           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   178   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.2%

 

  

Accuray, Inc.*

     1,300        $4     

Alphatec Holdings, Inc.*

     18,450        288     

AngioDynamics, Inc.*

     11,172        116     

Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.*

     47,527        471     

Apyx Medical Corp.*

     4,122        12     

Artivion, Inc.*

     9,215        121     

AtriCure, Inc.*

     10,385        430     

Atrion Corp.

     260        163     

Avanos Medical, Inc.*

     12,492        372     

Axogen, Inc.*

     6,159        58     

Axonics, Inc.*

     8,031        438     

Beyond Air, Inc.*

     14,655        99     

BioSig Technologies, Inc.*

     500        1     

Bioventus, Inc., Class A*

     5,102        5     

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.*

     12,430        247     

Cerus Corp.*

     49,370        147     

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc.*

     13,839        6     

CONMED Corp.

     5,969        620     

Cutera, Inc.*

     7,726        182     

Daxor Corp.(1) *

     37            

Electromed, Inc.*

     4,983        52     

Embecta Corp.

     9,823        276     

Enovis Corp.*

     8,005        428     

Establishment Labs Holdings, Inc.*

     4,963        336     

FONAR Corp.*

     9,529        154     

Glaukos Corp.*

     7,153        358     

Haemonetics Corp.*

     8,079        669     

Heska Corp.*

     4,090        399     

ICU Medical, Inc.*

     63        10     

Inari Medical, Inc.*

     108        7     

Inmode Ltd.*

     12,503        400     

Inogen, Inc.*

     2,703        34     

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.*

     4,140        969     

Integer Holdings Corp.*

     8,081        626     

Invacare Corp.(1) *

     3,727            

iRadimed Corp.

     7,558        297     

Kewaunee Scientific Corp.*

     2,472        39     

Lantheus Holdings, Inc.*

     13,033        1,076     

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

     10,014        515     

LENSAR, Inc.*

     1,867        5     

LivaNova PLC*

     5,538        241     

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.*

     13,066        966     

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

     807        141     

Neogen Corp.*

     37,128        688     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.2%    continued

 

  

Nevro Corp.*

     5,536        $200     

NuVasive, Inc.*

     9,334        386     

Omnicell, Inc.*

     9,264        544     

OraSure Technologies, Inc.*

     17,818        108     

Orthofix Medical, Inc.*

     13,484        226     

OrthoPediatrics Corp.*

     3,124        138     

PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp.*

     4,374        124     

Pro-Dex, Inc.*

     5,276        87     

Pulse Biosciences, Inc.*

     17,491        59     

Retractable Technologies, Inc.*

     16,526        29     

Semler Scientific, Inc.*

     3,903        105     

Shockwave Medical, Inc.*

     5,560        1,206     

SI-BONE, Inc.*

     6,526        128     

Sientra, Inc.(1) *

     11            

SmileDirectClub, Inc.*

     20,605        9     

STAAR Surgical Co.*

     8,571        548     

Surmodics, Inc.*

     5,365        122     

Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.*

     1,967        32     

TransMedics Group, Inc.*

     9,875        748     

UFP Technologies, Inc.*

     3,770        490     

Utah Medical Products, Inc.

     3,259        309     

Vapotherm, Inc.*

     3,263        2     

Varex Imaging Corp.*

     5,984        109     

ViewRay, Inc.*

     21,672        75     

Zynex, Inc.*

     9,748        117           
                18,367           

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.8%

 

  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*

     13,843        1,000     

AdaptHealth Corp.*

     11,371        141     

Addus HomeCare Corp.*

     3,973        424     

Amedisys, Inc.*

     102        7     

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*

     9,996        829     

Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.*

     9,643        352     

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.*

     39,872        118     

CareMax, Inc.*

     12,873        34     

Castle Biosciences, Inc.*

     2,638        60     

Community Health Systems, Inc.*

     411        2     

CorVel Corp.*

     5,063        963     

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.*

     13,189        294     

Cryo-Cell International, Inc.

     750        2     

Ensign Group (The), Inc.

     12,562        1,200     

Enzo Biochem, Inc.*

     7,059        17     

Fulgent Genetics, Inc.*

     6,155        192     

Global Cord Blood Corp.(2) *

     6,346        19     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   179   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND     continued

 

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.8%     continued

 

HealthEquity, Inc.*

  12,664   $744

Hims & Hers Health, Inc.*

  20,481   203

Joint (The) Corp.*

  3,792   64

ModivCare, Inc.*

  3,394   285

National HealthCare Corp.

  4,294   249

National Research Corp.

  3,497   152

NeoGenomics, Inc.*

  19,853   346

OPKO Health, Inc.*

  93,134   136

Option Care Health, Inc.*

  24,753   786

Owens & Minor, Inc.*

  9,952   145

Patterson Cos., Inc.

  22,973   615

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.*

  13,804   206

Pennant Group (The), Inc.*

  5,304   76

PetIQ, Inc.*

  7,064   81

Premier, Inc., Class A

  12,169   394

Progyny, Inc.*

  206   7

R1 RCM, Inc.*

  20,168   303

RadNet, Inc.*

  9,173   230

Select Medical Holdings Corp.

  24,073   622

Sonida Senior Living, Inc.(1) *

  35  

Surgery Partners, Inc.*

  12,643   436

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

  3,022   180

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

  3,396   333
  12,247

Health Care Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

CareTrust REIT, Inc.

  18,374   360

Community Healthcare Trust, Inc.

  4,396   161

Diversified Healthcare Trust

  36,640   49

Global Medical REIT, Inc.

  9,651   88

LTC Properties, Inc.

  8,150   286

National Health Investors, Inc.

  8,184   422

Physicians Realty Trust

  36,811   550

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

  39,801   458
  2,374

Health Care Technology – 0.7%

 

American Well Corp., Class A*

  643   2

CareCloud, Inc.*

  13,336   45

Certara, Inc.*

  18,554   447

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.*

  9,113   275

Evolent Health, Inc., Class A*

  19,841   644

GoodRx Holdings, Inc., Class A*

  62,704   392

HealthStream, Inc.*

  4,729   128

Multiplan Corp.*

  1,286   1
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Health Care Technology – 0.7%     continued

 

NextGen Healthcare, Inc.*

  11,313   $197

OptimizeRx Corp.*

  5,159   75

Schrodinger, Inc.*

  9,107   240

Simulations Plus, Inc.

  4,611   203

Veradigm, Inc.*

  35,856   468
  3,117

Hotel & Resort Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.0%

 

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

  40,884   634

Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

  4,766   18

Chatham Lodging Trust

  6,865   72

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

  43,377   353

Hersha Hospitality Trust, Class A

  8,490   57

Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

  38,911   481

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

  25,031   351

RLJ Lodging Trust

  33,826   359

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.

  8,978   806

Service Properties Trust

  31,801   317

Sotherly Hotels, Inc.*

  2,334   5

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

  13,325   93

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

  44,161   436

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

  20,557   269
  4,251

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.1%

 

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., Class A

  37,398   288

Biglari Holdings, Inc., Class B*

  850   144

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.*

  5,480   160

Brinker International, Inc.*

  5,700   217

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.*

  300   1

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.*

  2,711   97

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

  5,034   572

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.*

  10,669   393

Denny’s Corp.*

  15,206   170

Despegar.com Corp.*

  7,157   44

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

  2,193   148

Drive Shack, Inc.*

  8,625   3

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.(1)

  15  

Everi Holdings, Inc.*

  11,945   205

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.*

  1,294   11

Golden Entertainment, Inc.*

  1,664   72

Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.*

  14,580   648

International Game Technology PLC

  15,336   411

Jack in the Box, Inc.

  4,354   381

Light & Wonder, Inc.*

  15,947   958

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   180   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.1%    continued

 

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

  921   $68

Nathan’s Famous, Inc.

  1,490   113

Papa John’s International, Inc.

  5,075   380

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.*

  4,349   62

Red Rock Resorts, Inc., Class A

  12,152   542

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.

  3,010   49

Shake Shack, Inc., Class A*

  4,822   268

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

  13,014   1,406

Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.(2) *

  1,105  

Travel + Leisure Co.

  15,368   602

Wingstop, Inc.

  4,490   824
  9,237

Household Durables – 1.8%

 

Beazer Homes U.S.A., Inc.*

  5,126   81

Cavco Industries, Inc.*

  1,930   613

Century Communities, Inc.

  3,677   235

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

  4,381   120

Flexsteel Industries, Inc.

  4,632   89

GoPro, Inc., Class A*

  15,437   78

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co., Class A

  2,865   29

Helen of Troy Ltd.*

  4,500   428

Hooker Furnishings Corp.

  1,641   30

Installed Building Products, Inc.

  4,734   540

iRobot Corp.*

  5,815   254

KB Home

  16,051   645

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

  9,771   284

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

  587   3

M/I Homes, Inc.*

  4,183   264

MDC Holdings, Inc.

  11,854   461

Meritage Homes Corp.

  6,628   774

Nobility Homes, Inc.

  849   23

Skyline Champion Corp.*

  10,459   787

Sonos, Inc.*

  17,341   340

Taylor Morrison Home Corp.*

  24,412   934

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.*

  23,467   594

Universal Electronics, Inc.*

  3,702   38

VOXX International Corp.*

  1,429   18
  7,662

Household Products – 0.3%

 

Central Garden & Pet Co.*

  200   8

Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A*

  7,876   308

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

  11,137   387
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Household Products – 0.3%    continued

 

Oil-Dri Corp. of America

  3,059   $127

WD-40 Co.

  2,725   485
  1,315

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.3%

 

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC

  383   11

Clearway Energy, Inc., Class A

  1,117   34

Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C

  17,536   549

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

  8,230   698
  1,292

Industrial Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.9%

 

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

  7,456   1,233

Indus Realty Trust, Inc.

  3,572   237

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust

  10,873   33

LXP Industrial Trust

  44,261   456

Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc.

  5,790   122

STAG Industrial, Inc.

  27,532   931

Terreno Realty Corp.

  13,408   866
  3,878

Insurance – 2.5%

 

Ambac Financial Group, Inc.*

  8,342   129

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

  21,710   792

AMERISAFE, Inc.

  3,492   171

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.

  9,638   282

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

  10,613   533

Atlantic American Corp.

  6,583   16

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.*

  12,579   555

Citizens, Inc.*

  6,123   23

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

  40,353   895

Donegal Group, Inc., Class A

  5,336   82

Employers Holdings, Inc.

  9,505   396

Enstar Group Ltd.*

  1,737   403

Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A*

  69,268   348

Greenlight Capital Re Ltd., Class A*

  14,528   136

Investors Title Co.

  684   103

Kansas City Life Insurance Co.

  1,810   40

Kemper Corp.

  9,784   535

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

  3,861   1,159

MBIA, Inc.*

  19,624   182

Mercury General Corp.

  4,436   141

National Western Life Group, Inc., Class A

  946   230

Palomar Holdings, Inc.*

  3,664   202
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   181   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND     continued

 

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Insurance – 2.5%    continued

 

ProAssurance Corp.

  13,119   $242

RLI Corp.

  8,150   1,083

Safety Insurance Group, Inc.

  2,537   189

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

  10,634   1,014

SiriusPoint Ltd.*

  15,726   128

Stewart Information Services Corp.

  3,142   127

United Fire Group, Inc.

  4,616   123

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

  4,888   89

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.

  447   616
  10,964

Interactive Media & Services – 0.6%

 

Angi, Inc.*

  82,918   188

Bumble, Inc., Class A*

  639   13

Cargurus, Inc.*

  15,849   296

Cars.com, Inc.*

  6,219   120

EverQuote, Inc., Class A*

  4,607   64

Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc., Class A*

  6,201   5

QuinStreet, Inc.*

  17,214   273

Shutterstock, Inc.

  1,325   96

Travelzoo*

  5,295   32

TripAdvisor, Inc.*

  16,802   334

Yelp, Inc.*

  15,964   490

Ziff Davis, Inc.*

  8,611   672

ZipRecruiter, Inc., Class A*

  13,046   208
  2,791

IT Services – 0.4%

 

Brightcove, Inc.*

  9,154   41

Computer Task Group, Inc.*

  140   1

Hackett Group (The), Inc.

  7,214   133

Information Services Group, Inc.

  10,894   55

Perficient, Inc.*

  8,054   581

Tucows, Inc., Class A*

  1,685   33

Unisys Corp.*

  4,514   18

Wix.com Ltd.*

  8,302   829
  1,691

Leisure Products – 0.5%

 

Acushnet Holdings Corp.

  6,595   336

American Outdoor Brands, Inc.*

  2,625   26

Clarus Corp.

  5,350   50

Escalade, Inc.

  5,150   75

Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A

  3,310   209

Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A*

  3,957   223
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Leisure Products – 0.5%    continued

 

Marine Products Corp.

  7,718   $102

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.

  2,744   158

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.*

  16,646   360

YETI Holdings, Inc.*

  13,019   521
  2,060

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.5%

 

AbCellera Biologics, Inc.*

  32,326   244

Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.*

  18,814   166

Alpha Teknova, Inc.*

  2,159   6

BioLife Solutions, Inc.*

  10,739   234

Champions Oncology, Inc.*

  4,355   18

Codexis, Inc.*

  9,887   41

CryoPort, Inc.*

  5,879   141

Cytek Biosciences, Inc.*

  19,269   177

Harvard Bioscience, Inc.*

  17,007   71

Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc., Class A*

  344   5

Medpace Holdings, Inc.*

  5,557   1,045

Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc.*

  19,833   55

OmniAb, Inc.*

  22,228   82

Personalis, Inc.*

  7,474   21

Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc., Class A*

  2,571   3

Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.*

  8,285   10

Standard BioTools, Inc.*

  15,991   31
  2,350

Machinery – 4.1%

 

Alamo Group, Inc.

  2,324   428

Albany International Corp., Class A

  6,385   570

Astec Industries, Inc.

  5,703   235

Barnes Group, Inc.

  11,655   469

Chart Industries, Inc.*

  8,683   1,089

CIRCOR International, Inc.*

  2,438   76

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

  3,238   120

Conrad Industries, Inc.*

  100   1

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

  4,493   143

Eastern (The) Co.

  1,646   32

Enerpac Tool Group Corp.

  12,394   316

EnPro Industries, Inc.

  3,983   414

Esab Corp.

  8,598   508

ESCO Technologies, Inc.

  5,640   538

Evoqua Water Technologies Corp.*

  14,784   735

Federal Signal Corp.

  15,897   862

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

  9,471   891

Gorman-Rupp (The) Co.

  6,514   163

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Machinery – 4.1%    continued

 

Graham Corp.*

  2,483   $32

Greenbrier (The) Cos., Inc.

  5,099   164

Helios Technologies, Inc.

  3,954   259

Hillenbrand, Inc.

  14,468   688

Hurco Cos., Inc.

  1,110   28

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

  2,363   118

John Bean Technologies Corp.

  6,067   663

Kadant, Inc.

  1,945   406

Kennametal, Inc.

  17,686   488

L.B. Foster Co., Class A*

  1,565   18

Lindsay Corp.

  2,056   311

Miller Industries, Inc.

  3,148   111

Mueller Industries, Inc.

  11,741   863

Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A

  33,706   470

Omega Flex, Inc.

  1,609   179

Proto Labs, Inc.*

  5,629   187

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

  4,914   1,144

Shyft Group (The), Inc.

  3,464   79

SPX Technologies, Inc.*

  10,723   757

Standex International Corp.

  4,121   505

Taylor Devices, Inc.*

  1,643   33

Tennant Co.

  3,969   272

Terex Corp.

  11,242   544

Titan International, Inc.*

  11,767   123

Trinity Industries, Inc.

  18,948   462

Twin Disc, Inc.*

  356   3

Wabash National Corp.

  6,679   164

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

  6,052   1,019
  17,680

Marine Transportation – 0.5%

 

Danaos Corp.

  3,643   199

Golden Ocean Group Ltd.

  21,460   204

Kirby Corp.*

  10,220   712

Matson, Inc.

  10,381   620

Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

  17,768   375
  2,110

Media – 0.5%

 

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A*

  7,876   139

Boston Omaha Corp., Class A(1) *

  1  

comScore, Inc.*

  11,480   14

Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A*

  300   1

Daily Journal Corp.*

  329   94

EW Scripps (The) Co., Class A*

  9,608   90
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Media – 0.5%    continued

 

Gannett Co., Inc.*

  12,048   $23

Gray Television, Inc.

  23,495   205

iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A*

  362   1

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A

  9,013   349

Magnite, Inc.*

  12,017   111

Marchex, Inc., Class B(1) *

  179  

Quotient Technology, Inc.*

  6,866   23

Saga Communications, Inc., Class A

  1,380   31

Scholastic Corp.

  7,086   243

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A

  11,330   194

TechTarget, Inc.*

  4,335   157

TEGNA, Inc.

  41,108   695
  2,370

Metals & Mining – 1.6%

 

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.

  4,248   663

Arconic Corp.*

  17,885   469

Ascent Industries Co.*

  108   1

Carpenter Technology Corp.

  11,344   508

Coeur Mining, Inc.*

  47,798   191

Commercial Metals Co.

  22,183   1,085

Constellium S.E.*

  27,396   419

Ferroglobe PLC*

  22,392   111

Fortitude Gold Corp.

  2,320   16

Gold Resource Corp.

  7,994   8

Haynes International, Inc.

  2,343   117

Hecla Mining Co.

  92,659   586

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

  2,987   223

Materion Corp.

  7,001   812

McEwen Mining, Inc.*

  2,344   20

Nexa Resources S.A.

  22,030   138

Olympic Steel, Inc.

  3,192   167

Piedmont Lithium, Inc.*

  1,778   107

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A

  2,904   90

Tredegar Corp.

  6,445   59

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.*

  1,487   14

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

  12,068   443

Worthington Industries, Inc.

  12,381   800
  7,047

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

ACRES Commercial Realty Corp.*

  136   1

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

  32,827   306

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

  25,682   295
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SMALL CAP CORE FUND     continued

 

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%     continued

 

Arlington Asset Investment Corp., Class A(1) *

  10   $—

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.

  7,385   39

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A

  13,184   235

BrightSpire Capital, Inc.

  11,779   70

Chimera Investment Corp.

  34,585   195

Dynex Capital, Inc.

  3,601   44

Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT

  540   4

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.

  8,725   104

Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc.

  6,031   30

Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.

  2,291   25

Ladder Capital Corp.

  27,063   256

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.

  11,385   113

Ready Capital Corp.

  4,509   46

Redwood Trust, Inc.

  11,513   78

Rithm Capital Corp.

  63,025   504

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

  8,447   124
  2,469

Multi-Utilities – 0.5%

Avista Corp.

  13,791   585

Black Hills Corp.

  11,800   745

NorthWestern Corp.

  11,740   679

Unitil Corp.

  3,611   206
  2,215

Office Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%

 

Brandywine Realty Trust

  652   3

City Office REIT, Inc.

  14,131   98

Corporate Office Properties Trust

  18,738   444

Creative Media & Community Trust Corp.

  934   4

Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

  13,735   189

Equity Commonwealth

  19,524   404

Franklin Street Properties Corp.

  15,838   25

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.

  490   3

JBG SMITH Properties

  414   6

Paramount Group, Inc.

  33,701   154

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

  1,143   8

SL Green Realty Corp.

  212   5
  1,343

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.0%

 

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.

  4,692   180

Alto Ingredients, Inc.*

  9,824   15
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.0%    continued

 

Arch Resources, Inc.

  2,340   $308

Ardmore Shipping Corp.

  23,252   346

California Resources Corp.

  13,629   525

Callon Petroleum Co.*

  4,504   151

Chord Energy Corp.

  7,163   964

Civitas Resources, Inc.

  12,699   868

Clean Energy Fuels Corp.*

  14,201   62

CNX Resources Corp.*

  26,981   432

Comstock Resources, Inc.

  16,334   176

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

  5,351   312

Crescent Energy Co., Class A

  2,178   25

CVR Energy, Inc.

  7,311   240

Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.

  12,076   277

Denbury, Inc.*

  8,124   712

DHT Holdings, Inc.

  28,359   306

Dorian LPG Ltd.

  1,318   26

Earthstone Energy, Inc., Class A*

  13,273   173

Equitrans Midstream Corp.

  66,002   381

Evolution Petroleum Corp.

  17,614   111

Frontline PLC

  25,127   416

Golar LNG Ltd.*

  22,625   489

Green Plains, Inc.*

  15,774   489

Gulfport Energy Corp.*

  1,774   142

Hallador Energy Co.*

  12,251   113

HighPeak Energy, Inc.

  8,726   201

International Seaways, Inc.

  10,091   421

Kosmos Energy Ltd.*

  66,476   495

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A

  29,571   647

Matador Resources Co.

  19,917   949

Murphy Oil Corp.

  24,768   916

NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A

  2,750   99

Navigator Holdings Ltd.*

  15,550   218

Nordic American Tankers Ltd.

  13,822   55

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.

  3,628   110

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.*

  304   9

PBF Energy, Inc., Class A

  16,414   712

PDC Energy, Inc.

  2,414   155

Peabody Energy Corp.*

  20,891   535

Permian Resources Corp.

  36,510   383

PrimeEnergy Resources Corp.*

  1,540   129

Ranger Oil Corp., Class A

  5,144   210

REX American Resources Corp.*

  11,863   339

Riviera Resources, Inc.(2) *

  6,246  

Scorpio Tankers, Inc.

  12,681   714

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.0%    continued

 

SFL Corp. Ltd.

  20,740   $197

SM Energy Co.

  21,522   606

Teekay Corp.*

  6,712   41

Teekay Tankers Ltd., Class A*

  989   42

Uranium Energy Corp.*

  4,645   13

VAALCO Energy, Inc.

  15,272   69

Vital Energy, Inc.*

  2,769   126

Voc Energy Trust

  2,470   20

W&T Offshore, Inc.*

  42,012   213

World Fuel Services Corp.

  12,480   319
  17,182

Paper & Forest Products – 0.1%

Clearwater Paper Corp.*

  3,657   122

Glatfelter Corp.

  7,861   25

Mercer International, Inc.

  6,127   60
  207

Passenger Airlines – 0.2%

Copa Holdings S.A., Class A*

  6,449   596

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.*

  1,440   13

SkyWest, Inc.*

  11,586   257
  866

Personal Care Products – 0.8%

BellRing Brands, Inc.*

  22,150   753

Edgewell Personal Care Co.

  10,953   465

elf Beauty, Inc.*

  8,900   733

Inter Parfums, Inc.

  3,627   516

Mannatech, Inc.

  3,905   65

Medifast, Inc.

  3,757   389

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.*

  729   7

Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.*

  3,580   36

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A

  13,620   535

United-Guardian, Inc.

  502   5

USANA Health Sciences, Inc.*

  2,331   147
  3,651

Pharmaceuticals – 1.6%

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  35,067   49

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  10,594   397

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  8,510   250

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  3,544   141

Arvinas, Inc.*

  279   8

ATAI Life Sciences N.V.*

  8,023   14

Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  206   1

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.*

  4,465   275
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Pharmaceuticals – 1.6%    continued

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.*

  57,419   $465

Cara Therapeutics, Inc.*

  10,309   51

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

  15,612   375

Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.*

  29,550   640

CorMedix, Inc.*

  3,143   13

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) *

  232  

DICE Therapeutics, Inc.*

  5,973   171

Endo International PLC(1) *

  2,100  

Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.*

  6,054   10

Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.*

  5,276   15

Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.*

  3,546   116

Harrow Health, Inc.*

  16,708   354

Innoviva, Inc.*

  27,058   304

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*

  13,215   716

Kaleido Biosciences, Inc.(1) *

  14,235  

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  4,536   334

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.*

  395   2

Omeros Corp.*

  15,541   72

Optinose, Inc.(1) *

  249  

Oramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  4,337   9

Otonomy, Inc.(1) *

  400  

Pacira BioSciences, Inc.*

  11,378   464

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  11,753   30

Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A

  9,467   145

Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.*

  12,229   766

Provention Bio, Inc.*

  8,207   198

Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.*

  2,076   5

Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  3,331   2

scPharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  12,456   113

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  9,813   355

Tilray Brands, Inc.*

  1,927   5

Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.*

  4,208   141

Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  7,914   51

WaVe Life Sciences Ltd.*

  200   1

Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  16,116   7
  7,065

Professional Services – 2.6%

Alight, Inc., Class A*

  57,419   529

ASGN, Inc.*

  9,827   812

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

  3,757   333

CBIZ, Inc.*

  21,701   1,074

Conduent, Inc.*

  27,840   95

CRA International, Inc.

  3,895   420

CSG Systems International, Inc.

  7,643   410
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SMALL CAP CORE FUND     continued

 

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Professional Services – 2.6%    continued

 

ExlService Holdings, Inc.*

  6,226   $1,008

Exponent, Inc.

  11,539   1,150

Forrester Research, Inc.*

  6,376   206

Franklin Covey Co.*

  4,861   187

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

  6,489   197

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*

  3,799   305

ICF International, Inc.

  3,788   416

Insperity, Inc.

  7,499   911

KBR, Inc.

  3,908   215

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

  4,883   81

Korn Ferry

  11,126   576

Maximus, Inc.

  15,674   1,234

Mistras Group, Inc.*

  1,067   7

NV5 Global, Inc.*

  2,723   283

Resources Connection, Inc.

  7,751   132

TrueBlue, Inc.*

  7,343   131

TTEC Holdings, Inc.

  4,231   158

Verra Mobility Corp.*

  25,646   434

Where Food Comes From, Inc.*

  275   4

Willdan Group, Inc.*

  2,886   45
  11,353

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.4%

 

Altisource Asset Management Corp.*

  496   32

American Realty Investors, Inc.*

  1,723   45

Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.*

  12,505   66

Cushman & Wakefield PLC*

  21,208   224

Douglas Elliman, Inc.

  4,591   14

eXp World Holdings, Inc.

  206   3

Forestar Group, Inc.*

  10,586   165

FRP Holdings, Inc.*

  1,118   65

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

  20,295   337

Newmark Group, Inc., Class A

  22,636   160

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., Class A

  5,990   112

RMR Group (The), Inc., Class A

  81   2

St. Joe (The) Co.

  6,127   255

Stratus Properties, Inc.

  114   2

Tejon Ranch Co.*

  8,049   147

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.*

  400   17
  1,646

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%

 

Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc.*

  1,114   22

BRT Apartments Corp.

  3,024   60

Centerspace

  1,982   108
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%    continued

 

Elme Communities

  14,573   $260

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

  16,868   270

NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.

  3,849   168

UMH Properties, Inc.

  8,355   124

Veris Residential, Inc.*

  14,620   214
  1,226

Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.2%

 

Acadia Realty Trust

  16,725   233

Agree Realty Corp.

  13,387   918

Alexander’s, Inc.

  667   129

Getty Realty Corp.

  7,230   261

InvenTrust Properties Corp.

  12,155   284

Kite Realty Group Trust

  37,329   781

Macerich (The) Co.

  27,552   292

Necessity Retail REIT (The), Inc.

  19,616   123

Phillips Edison & Co., Inc.

  20,557   671

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.

  21,520   300

RPT Realty

  16,018   152

Saul Centers, Inc.

  2,351   92

SITE Centers Corp.

  22,710   279

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

  15,060   296

Urban Edge Properties

  21,326   321

Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., Class A

  8,881   156

Whitestone REIT

  10,604   98
  5,386

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.3%

 

ACM Research, Inc., Class A*

  10,993   129

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd.*

  5,453   147

Ambarella, Inc.*

  6,089   471

Amkor Technology, Inc.

  21,362   556

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.*

  11,388   1,517

Canadian Solar, Inc.*

  9,751   388

CEVA, Inc.*

  4,785   146

Cohu, Inc.*

  4,962   190

Diodes, Inc.*

  8,731   810

FormFactor, Inc.*

  14,244   454

Ichor Holdings Ltd.*

  2,444   80

Impinj, Inc.*

  3,033   411

Kopin Corp.*

  13,987   15

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.

  12,150   640

MACOM Technology Solutions

Holdings, Inc.*

  10,005   709

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp.*

  1,751   16

MaxLinear, Inc.*

  12,619   444

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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  NUMBER
OF SHARES
VALUE
(000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.3%     continued

 

Meta Materials, Inc.*

  1,350   $1

Nova Ltd.*

  3,058   319

NVE Corp.

  1,962   163

Onto Innovation, Inc.*

  9,055   796

PDF Solutions, Inc.*

  15,027   637

Photronics, Inc.*

  6,856   114

Power Integrations, Inc.

  9,881   836

Rambus, Inc.*

  19,967   1,024

Semtech Corp.*

  12,532   303

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

  7,734   1,354

SMART Global Holdings, Inc.*

  15,159   261

Synaptics, Inc.*

  6,773   753

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.*

  12,694   421

Veeco Instruments, Inc.*

  9,920   210
  14,315

Software – 3.6%

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*

  21,870   590

Adeia, Inc.

  18,154   161

Agilysys, Inc.*

  5,532   456

Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.*

  6,361   320

Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A*

  7,392   533

Alteryx, Inc., Class A*

  9,191   541

American Software, Inc., Class A

  6,778   86

Appfolio, Inc., Class A*

  3,463   431

Aware, Inc.*

  683   1

Blackbaud, Inc.*

  9,497   658

Blackline, Inc.*

  9,084   610

Box, Inc., Class A*

  25,074   672

Cerence, Inc.*

  118   3

CommVault Systems, Inc.*

  7,503   426

Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.*

  2,870   98

Digimarc Corp.*

  4,899   96

Digital Turbine, Inc.*

  292   4

Domo, Inc., Class B*

  5,266   75

Ebix, Inc.

  6,789   90

eGain Corp.*

  2,820   21

Envestnet, Inc.*

  8,462   496

Everbridge, Inc.*

  118   4

InterDigital, Inc.

  7,347   536

LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.*

  204   5

Model N, Inc.*

  7,272   243

Momentive Global, Inc.*

  22,806   213

NCR Corp.*

  19,901   469

New Relic, Inc.*

  8,647   651
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
VALUE
(000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Software – 3.6%    continued

 

Nutanix, Inc., Class A*

  32,317   $840

OneSpan, Inc.*

  12,302   215

Park City Group, Inc.(1)

  33  

Progress Software Corp.

  8,761   503

Q2 Holdings, Inc.*

  5,505   136

Qualys, Inc.*

  6,298   819

Rapid7, Inc.*

  8,671   398

Sapiens International Corp. N.V.

  9,956   216

SecureWorks Corp., Class A*

  5,644   48

ShotSpotter, Inc.*

  4,325   170

SPS Commerce, Inc.*

  8,192   1,248

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.*

  1,500   1

Tenable Holdings, Inc.*

  17,177   816

Upland Software, Inc.*

  2,573   11

Varonis Systems, Inc.*

  15,967   415

Verint Systems, Inc.*

  12,402   462

VirnetX Holding Corp.*

  398   1

Workiva, Inc.*

  6,754   692

Xperi, Inc.*

  7,261   79
  15,559

Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

EPR Properties

  246   9

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

  15,283   411

Gladstone Land Corp.

  15,387   256

iStar, Inc.

  4,318   127

National Storage Affiliates Trust

  10,990   459

Outfront Media, Inc.

  27,992   454

PotlatchDeltic Corp.

  16,043   794
  2,510

Specialty Retail – 2.7%

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A*

  8,667   100

Aaron’s (The) Co., Inc.

  7,373   71

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A*

  2,046   57

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.

  10,220   667

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

  30,274   407

America’s Car-Mart, Inc.*

  2,087   165

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.*

  3,239   680

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.

  6,520   50

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*

  4,232   324

Buckle (The), Inc.

  5,901   211

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

  5,104   119

Caleres, Inc.

  9,106   197

Camping World Holdings, Inc., Class A

  7,075   148
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   187   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND     continued

 

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Specialty Retail – 2.7%    continued

 

Cato (The) Corp., Class A

  1,653   $15

Chico’s FAS, Inc.*

  7,879   43

Children’s Place (The), Inc.*

  1,346   54

Citi Trends, Inc.*

  5,917   113

Conn’s, Inc.*

  2,401   15

Designer Brands, Inc., Class A

  7,054   62

Express, Inc.*

  4,300   3

Farfetch Ltd., Class A*

  1,150   6

Foot Locker, Inc.

  12,452   494

Genesco, Inc.*

  3,380   125

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

  3,872   877

GrowGeneration Corp.*

  178   1

Guess?, Inc.

  9,193   179

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

  4,511   144

Hibbett, Inc.

  4,545   268

Leslie’s, Inc.*

  23,917   263

LL Flooring Holdings, Inc.*

  7,994   30

Monro, Inc.

  6,724   332

Murphy U.S.A., Inc.

  4,865   1,255

National Vision Holdings, Inc.*

  12,745   240

ODP (The) Corp.*

  6,589   296

Overstock.com, Inc.*

  4,821   98

PetMed Express, Inc.

  4,731   77

Revolve Group, Inc.*

  240   6

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.*

  24,399   380

Shoe Carnival, Inc.

  11,147   286

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

  8,697   676

Sleep Number Corp.*

  4,009   122

Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A

  9,840   535

Upbound Group, Inc.

  9,607   235

Urban Outfitters, Inc.*

  9,779   271

Victoria’s Secret & Co.*

  12,452   425

Winmark Corp.

  1,014   325

Zumiez, Inc.*

  7,114   131
  11,578

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.3%

 

AstroNova, Inc.*

  12,469   176

Avid Technology, Inc.*

  5,718   183

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.*

  7,601   9

Immersion Corp.

  7,758   69

Stratasys Ltd.*

  8,886   147

Super Micro Computer, Inc.*

  7,700   821

TransAct Technologies, Inc.*

  376   2
  1,407
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.0%

 

Carter’s, Inc.

  6,028   $434

Crocs, Inc.*

  13,301   1,682

Culp, Inc.

  198   1

Delta Apparel, Inc.*

  5,445   60

Fossil Group, Inc.*

  1,675   5

G-III Apparel Group Ltd.*

  8,126   126

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

  8,031   389

Movado Group, Inc.

  3,246   93

Oxford Industries, Inc.

  4,897   517

Rocky Brands, Inc.

  4,425   102

Steven Madden Ltd.

  16,411   591

Superior Group of Cos., Inc.

  4,224   33

Unifi, Inc.*

  692   6

Vera Bradley, Inc.*

  5,594   34

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

  16,503   281
  4,354

Tobacco – 0.1%

Universal Corp.

  5,702   302

Vector Group Ltd.

  9,181   110
  412

Trading Companies & Distributors – 2.0%

 

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

  9,296   1,321

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*

  13,950   821

BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.*

  3,320   226

Boise Cascade Co.

  8,624   546

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.*

  4,177   190

EVI Industries, Inc.*

  1,625   32

GATX Corp.

  6,878   757

Global Industrial Co.

  6,710   180

GMS, Inc.*

  8,524   493

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

  3,296   146

Herc Holdings, Inc.

  4,976   567

McGrath RentCorp

  6,159   575

MRC Global, Inc.*

  16,589   161

NOW, Inc.*

  10,914   122

Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A

  15,960   871

Textainer Group Holdings Ltd.

  3,189   102

Titan Machinery, Inc.*

  778   24

Transcat, Inc.*

  4,139   370

Triton International Ltd.

  12,881   814

Veritiv Corp.

  1,021   138

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   188   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%    continued

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 2.0%     continued

 

WESCO International, Inc.

  1,452   $224

Willis Lease Finance Corp.*

  1,729   95
  8,775

Water Utilities – 0.7%

American States Water Co.

  8,302   738

Artesian Resources Corp., Class A

  4,306   238

California Water Service Group

  10,790   628

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.

  9,781   161

Middlesex Water Co.

  6,096   476

SJW Group

  5,477   417

York Water (The) Co.

  3,577   160
  2,818

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.1%

 

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.

  9,735   185

Spok Holdings, Inc.

  13,182   134

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

  6,880   72
  391

Total Common Stocks

 

(Cost $271,503)

  411,510

    

MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS – 0.0%

 

Marine Transportation – 0.0%

Navios Maritime Partners L.P.

  77   2

Total Master Limited Partnerships

 

(Cost $5)

  2

    

PREFERRED STOCKS – 0.0%

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.0%

 

Steel Partners Holdings L.P., 6.00%

  2,675   62

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.0%

 

Brookfield Property Preferred L.P., 6.25%

  1,033   16

Total Preferred Stocks

 

(Cost $93)

  78

    

RIGHTS – 0.1%

Biotechnology – 0.1%

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Contingent Value
Rights)(2) (4) *

  23,500   33

Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Contingent Value
Rights)(2) (4) *

  15,090  

Albireo Pharma, Inc.
(Contingent Value
Rights)(2) *

  7,485  
  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

RIGHTS - 0.1%    continued

Biotechnology – 0.1%    continued

 

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Contingent Value
Rights)(2) *

  20,570   $—

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
(Contingent Value
Rights)(2) (4) *

  9,753  

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Contingent Value
Rights)(2) *

  10,111  

Radius Health, Inc.
(Contingent Value
Rights)(2) *

  8,494   1

Sinovac Biotech Ltd.(2) *

  1,587  

Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. (Contingent Value
Rights)(2) (4) *

  16,926   138
  172

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.0%

 

American Medical Alert
Corp.(2) *

  13,109  

Paper & Forest Products – 0.0%

 

Resolute Forest Products, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)(2) (4) *

  11,874  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.0%

 

Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Contingent Value
Rights)(2) (4) *

  9,938  

Total Rights

 

(Cost $132)

  172

    

OTHER – 0.0%

Escrow Fresh Market (The), Inc.(2) *

  1,136  

Total Other

 

(Cost $—)

 

    

  NUMBER
OF WARRANTS
VALUE
(000S)
 

WARRANTS – 0.0%

Nabors Industries Ltd., Exp. 6/11/26, Strike $166.67*

  743   $14

Tidewater, Inc., Class A, Exp. 7/31/23, Strike $0.00(1) *

  10  

Tidewater, Inc., Class B, Exp. 7/31/23, Strike $0.00(1) *

  11  

Total Warrants

 

(Cost $—)

  14

    

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
VALUE
(000S)
 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 4.6%

 

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(5) (6)

  20,078,072   $20,078

Total Investment Companies

 

(Cost $20,078)

  20,078
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   189   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP CORE FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
     

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.4%

U.S. Treasury Bill,
4.45%, 5/11/23(7) (8)

     $1,717        $1,709      

Total Short-Term Investments

 

            

(Cost $1,708)

        1,709    
                       

Total Investments – 99.8%

 

            

(Cost $293,519)

        433,563    

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.2%

 

     829      

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

      $ 434,392    

 

(1) 

Value rounds to less than one thousand.

(2) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(3) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(4) 

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of these restricted illiquid securities amounted to approximately $175,000 or 0.0% of net assets. Additional information on these restricted illiquid securities is as follows:

 

  SECURITY    ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE
     COST
(000S)
 

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)

     1/29/20        $—  

Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)

     11/26/21         

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)

     11/22/21         

Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc.

     12/13/22        8  

Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)

     3/3/23         

Resolute Forest Products, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)

     3/1/23         

Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)

     11/2/16        131  

 

(5)

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(6) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(7) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(8) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

  NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
 

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

CONTRACT

POSITION

 

CONTRACT

EXP.

 

 

VALUE AND  

UNREALIZED  

APPRECIATION  

(DEPRECIATION)  

(000S)(1)  

E-Mini Russell 2000 Index

  245   $22,215   Long   6/23   $289
                     

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

 

  

 

% OF NET    

ASSETS    

 

 

  Common Stocks

   94.7%

  Master Limited Partnerships

   0.0%

  Preferred stocks

   0.0%

  Rights

   0.1%

  Other

   0.0%

  Warrants

   0.0%

  Investment Companies

   4.6%

  Short-Term Investments

   0.4%

 

(1)

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

INVESTMENTS

   

LEVEL 1

(000S)

 

 

   
LEVEL 2
(000S)
 
 
   
LEVEL 3
(000S)
 
 
   
TOTAL
(000S)
 
 

Common Stocks:

       

Banks

  $ 33,181     $ 30     $     $ 33,211  

Biotechnology

    20,587             34       20,621    

Energy Equipment & Services

    8,702             4       8,706  

Financial Services

    5,396       23             5,419  

Health Care Providers &

       

Services

    12,228             19       12,247  

Insurance

    10,924       40             10,964  

All Other Industries(1)

    320,342                   320,342  
         

Total Common Stocks

    411,360       93       57       411,510  

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   190   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


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INVESTMENTS

   

LEVEL 1

(000S)

 

 

   
LEVEL 2
(000S)
 
 
   
LEVEL 3
(000S)
 
 
   
TOTAL
(000S)
 
 

Master Limited Partnerships

  $ 2     $     $     $ 2  

Preferred Stocks(1)

    78                   78  

Rights(1)

                172       172  

Warrants

    14                   14    

Investment Companies

    20,078                   20,078  

Short-Term Investments

          1,709             1,709  
         

Total Investments

  $ 431,532     $ 1,802     $ 229     $ 433,563  

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 289     $     $     $ 289  

 

(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   191   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS – 99.4%

 

    

Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%

 

 

AAR Corp.*

     16,420        $896    

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.*

     39,589        2,224    

AeroVironment, Inc.*

     12,276        1,125    

AerSale Corp.*

     12,415        214    

Archer Aviation, Inc., Class A*

     72,452        207    

Astra Space, Inc.*

     76,757        33    

Astronics Corp.*

     12,603        168    

Cadre Holdings, Inc.

     9,608        207    

Ducommun, Inc.*

     5,548        304    

Kaman Corp.

     14,053        321    

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.*

     61,890        834    

Maxar Technologies, Inc.

     36,720        1,875    

Momentus, Inc.*

     28,395        17    

Moog, Inc., Class A

     14,374        1,448    

National Presto Industries, Inc.

     2,556        184    

Park Aerospace Corp.

     9,790        132    

Parsons Corp.*

     16,904        756    

Redwire Corp.*

     9,777        30    

Rocket Lab U.S.A., Inc.*

     108,031        436    

Terran Orbital Corp.*

     20,931        38    

Triumph Group, Inc.*

     32,202        373    

V2X, Inc.*

     6,047        240    

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.*

     121,453        492    
       
                12,554      

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.3%

 

 

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.*

     29,031        605    

Forward Air Corp.

     13,497        1,455    

Hub Group, Inc., Class A*

     16,206        1,360    

Radiant Logistics, Inc.*

     18,609        122    
       
                3,542      

Automobile Components – 1.5%

 

 

Adient PLC*

     47,295        1,937    

American Axle & Manufacturing

       

Holdings, Inc.*

     56,836        444    

Dana, Inc.

     64,829        976    

Dorman Products, Inc.*

     13,219        1,140    

Fox Factory Holding Corp.*

     21,177        2,570    

Gentherm, Inc.*

     16,631        1,005    

Goodyear Tire & Rubber (The) Co.*

     140,869        1,552    

Holley, Inc.*

     25,574        70    

LCI Industries

     12,472        1,370    

Luminar Technologies, Inc.*

     126,168        819    

Modine Manufacturing Co.*

     25,012        577    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Automobile Components – 1.5%    continued

 

 

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.*

     9,496        $71    

Patrick Industries, Inc.

     10,868        748    

Solid Power, Inc.*

     66,210        199    

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

     10,106        373    

Stoneridge, Inc.*

     13,237        248    

Visteon Corp.*

     13,875        2,176    

XPEL, Inc.*

     10,801        734    
       
                17,009      

Automobiles – 0.2%

 

 

Canoo, Inc.*

     134,474        88    

Cenntro Electric Group Ltd.*

     91,811        42    

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric, Inc.*

     245,967        87    

Fisker, Inc.*

     88,983        546    

Lordstown Motors Corp., Class A*

     87,807        58    

Mullen Automotive, Inc.*

     507,848        67    

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

     14,937        862    

Workhorse Group, Inc.*

     76,573        102    
       
                1,852      

Banks – 8.4%

 

 

1st Source Corp.

     8,114        350    

ACNB Corp.

     4,135        135    

Amalgamated Financial Corp.

     8,911        158    

Amerant Bancorp, Inc.

     13,920        303    

American National Bankshares, Inc.

     5,224        166    

Ameris Bancorp

     32,953        1,205    

Arrow Financial Corp.

     7,080        176    

Associated Banc-Corp

     74,908        1,347    

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.

     37,536        1,316    

Axos Financial, Inc.*

     28,724        1,061    

Banc of California, Inc.

     25,424        319    

BancFirst Corp.

     9,876        821    

Bancorp (The), Inc.*

     27,083        754    

Bank First Corp.

     3,893        286    

Bank of Marin Bancorp

     7,847        172    

Bank of NT Butterfield & Son (The) Ltd.

     24,908        673    

BankUnited, Inc.

     37,675        851    

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.

     2,826        70    

Banner Corp.

     17,148        932    

Bar Harbor Bankshares

     7,394        196    

BayCom Corp.

     6,102        104    

BCB Bancorp, Inc.

     7,184        94    

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.

     21,123        529    

Blue Foundry Bancorp*

     12,807        122    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   192   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Banks – 8.4%    continued

 

 

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

     8,473        $86    

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.*

     10,175        110    

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

     42,592        447    

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

     11,874        203    

Byline Bancorp, Inc.

     12,342        267    

Cadence Bank

     90,561        1,880    

Cambridge Bancorp

     3,415        221    

Camden National Corp.

     7,187        260    

Capital Bancorp, Inc.

     4,468        74    

Capital City Bank Group, Inc.

     6,822        200    

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.

     62,869        423    

Capstar Financial Holdings, Inc.

     10,149        154    

Carter Bankshares, Inc.*

     11,910        167    

Cathay General Bancorp

     34,862        1,203    

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

     13,341        239    

Citizens & Northern Corp.

     7,514        161    

City Holding Co.

     7,369        670    

Civista Bancshares, Inc.

     7,700        130    

CNB Financial Corp.

     10,104        194    

Coastal Financial Corp.*

     5,259        189    

Colony Bankcorp, Inc.

     8,223        84    

Columbia Financial, Inc.*

     16,413        300    

Community Bank System, Inc.

     26,574        1,395    

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.

     7,869        299    

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

     18,626        329    

CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc.*

     22,414        235    

Customers Bancorp, Inc.*

     15,312        284    

CVB Financial Corp.

     66,402        1,108    

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

     16,323        371    

Eagle Bancorp, Inc.

     15,282        512    

Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

     76,492        965    

Enterprise Bancorp, Inc.

     4,649        146    

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

     17,671        788    

Equity Bancshares, Inc., Class A

     7,638        186    

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

     3,487        136    

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.

     6,322        154    

Farmers National Banc Corp.

     17,519        221    

FB Financial Corp.

     17,923        557    

Financial Institutions, Inc.

     7,551        146    

First Bancorp

     18,990        675    

First BanCorp (New York Exchange)

     89,669        1,024    

First Bancorp (The), Inc.

     4,858        126    

First Bancshares (The), Inc.

     12,086        312    

First Bank

     7,778        79    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Banks – 8.4%    continued

 

 

First Busey Corp.

     25,941        $528    

First Business Financial Services, Inc.

     4,058        124    

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

     50,338        626    

First Community Bankshares, Inc.

     7,934        199    

First Financial Bancorp

     46,292        1,008    

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

     64,851        2,069    

First Financial Corp.

     5,533        207    

First Foundation, Inc.

     25,614        191    

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.

     3,046        48    

First Internet Bancorp

     4,350        72    

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A

     44,842        1,339    

First Merchants Corp.

     28,704        946    

First Mid Bancshares, Inc.

     9,308        253    

First of Long Island (The) Corp.

     10,356        140    

First Western Financial, Inc.*

     3,958        78    

Five Star Bancorp

     6,284        134    

Flushing Financial Corp.

     13,551        202    

Fulton Financial Corp.

     80,667        1,115    

FVCBankcorp, Inc.*

     7,450        79    

German American Bancorp, Inc.

     13,855        462    

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

     55,545        2,333    

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

     4,684        237    

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.

     3,448        78    

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.

     4,068        113    

Hancock Whitney Corp.

     43,264        1,575    

Hanmi Financial Corp.

     15,236        283    

HarborOne Bancorp, Inc.

     21,862        267    

HBT Financial, Inc.

     5,696        112    

Heartland Financial U.S.A., Inc.

     20,580        789    

Heritage Commerce Corp.

     29,526        246    

Heritage Financial Corp.

     17,397        372    

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.

     24,704        733    

Hingham Institution For Savings (The)

     729        170    

Home Bancorp, Inc.

     3,645        120    

Home BancShares, Inc.

     93,908        2,039    

HomeStreet, Inc.

     9,034        163    

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.

     7,092        174    

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

     58,111        571    

Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

     20,226        224    

Independent Bank Corp.

     22,852        1,500    

Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Exchange)

     10,147        180    

Independent Bank Group, Inc.

     17,756        823    

International Bancshares Corp.

     26,913        1,152    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   193   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Banks – 8.4%    continued

 

 

John Marshall Bancorp, Inc.

     5,842        $126    

Kearny Financial Corp.

     29,698        241    

Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

     31,149        487    

Lakeland Financial Corp.

     12,169        762    

Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

     16,459        401    

Luther Burbank Corp.

     7,473        71    

Macatawa Bank Corp.

     13,119        134    

Mercantile Bank Corp.

     7,701        236    

Metrocity Bankshares, Inc.

     8,834        151    

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.*

     5,192        176    

Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc.

     7,212        185    

Midland States Bancorp, Inc.

     10,569        226    

MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.

     7,063        172    

MVB Financial Corp.

     5,137        106    

National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A

     14,630        490    

NBT Bancorp, Inc.

     20,719        698    

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.*

     6,182        390    

Northeast Bank

     3,277        110    

Northfield Bancorp, Inc.

     21,335        251    

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

     60,908        733    

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

     29,065        537    

OFG Bancorp

     23,328        582    

Old National Bancorp

     146,507        2,113    

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

     21,321        300    

Origin Bancorp, Inc.

     11,243        361    

Orrstown Financial Services, Inc.

     5,150        102    

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.

     46,671        1,121    

Park National Corp.

     7,120        844    

Parke Bancorp, Inc.

     5,059        90    

Pathward Financial, Inc.

     13,460        558    

PCB Bancorp

     5,711        83    

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp.

     8,616        255    

Peoples Bancorp, Inc.

     13,927        359    

Peoples Financial Services Corp.

     3,491        151    

Pioneer Bancorp, Inc.*

     5,843        58    

Preferred Bank

     6,683        366    

Premier Financial Corp.

     17,818        369    

Primis Financial Corp.

     11,176        108    

Provident Bancorp, Inc.

     7,327        50    

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

     36,624        702    

QCR Holdings, Inc.

     7,919        348    

RBB Bancorp

     7,376        114    

Red River Bancshares, Inc.

     2,176        105    

Renasant Corp.

     27,154        830    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Banks – 8.4%    continued

 

 

Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A

     4,338        $184    

Republic First Bancorp, Inc.*

     28,343        39    

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

     19,627        617    

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

     21,902        569    

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida

     36,190        858    

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

     25,184        1,376    

Shore Bancshares, Inc.

     8,853        126    

Sierra Bancorp

     6,835        118    

Simmons First National Corp., Class A

     60,971        1,066    

SmartFinancial, Inc.

     7,786        180    

South Plains Financial, Inc.

     4,871        104    

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.*

     3,784        116    

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.

     3,921        147    

Southside Bancshares, Inc.

     14,820        492    

SouthState Corp.

     37,413        2,666    

Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

     22,482        553    

Sterling Bancorp, Inc.*

     8,600        49    

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.

     14,368        792    

Summit Financial Group, Inc.

     5,605        116    

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.*

     24,282        1,189    

Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.*

     6,411        101    

Tompkins Financial Corp.

     6,945        460    

Towne Bank

     34,306        914    

TriCo Bancshares

     15,645        651    

Triumph Financial, Inc.*

     11,363        660    

TrustCo Bank Corp. NY

     9,441        302    

Trustmark Corp.

     30,368        750    

UMB Financial Corp.

     22,073        1,274    

United Bankshares, Inc.

     65,246        2,297    

United Community Banks, Inc.

     53,367        1,501    

Unity Bancorp, Inc.

     3,558        81    

Univest Financial Corp.

     14,439        343    

USCB Financial Holdings, Inc.*

     5,367        53    

Valley National Bancorp

     215,187        1,988    

Veritex Holdings, Inc.

     26,391        482    

Washington Federal, Inc.

     32,493        979    

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

     8,544        296    

WesBanco, Inc.

     28,751        883    

West BanCorp, Inc.

     8,183        150    

Westamerica BanCorp

     13,044        578    

WSFS Financial Corp.

     30,505        1,147    
       
                97,823      

Beverages – 0.6%

 

 

Celsius Holdings, Inc.*

     27,757        2,580      

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   194   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Beverages – 0.6%    continued

 

 

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

     2,335        $1,249    

Duckhorn Portfolio (The), Inc.*

     20,999        334    

MGP Ingredients, Inc.

     7,054        682    

National Beverage Corp.*

     11,845        625    

Primo Water Corp.

     78,962        1,212    

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.*

     16,170        17    

Vita Coco (The) Co., Inc.*

     14,035        275    
       
                6,974      

Biotechnology – 6.6%

 

 

2seventy bio, Inc.*

     18,657        190    

4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc.*

     15,035        258    

Aadi Bioscience, Inc.*

     7,323        53    

Absci Corp.*

     26,251        46    

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     60,233        1,134    

Acrivon Therapeutics, Inc.*

     4,097        52    

Adicet Bio, Inc.*

     15,070        87    

ADMA Biologics, Inc.*

     104,554        346    

Aerovate Therapeutics, Inc.*

     4,597        93    

Affimed N.V.*

     73,386        55    

Agenus, Inc.*

     152,301        231    

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     27,330        628    

Akero Therapeutics, Inc.*

     17,459        668    

Alector, Inc.*

     31,230        193    

Alkermes PLC*

     81,270        2,291    

Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.*

     40,006        198    

Allovir, Inc.*

     15,650        62    

Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc.*

     11,204        86    

ALX Oncology Holdings, Inc.*

     10,749        49    

Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.*

     137,294        1,523    

AnaptysBio, Inc.*

     10,112        220    

Anavex Life Sciences Corp.*

     34,561        296    

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.*

     7,326        210    

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     46,784        3,086    

Arbutus Biopharma Corp.*

     56,566        171    

Arcellx, Inc.*

     14,795        456    

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.*

     11,587        278    

Arcus Biosciences, Inc.*

     25,705        469    

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

     20,743        228    

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     51,589        1,310    

Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

     46,375        134    

Aura Biosciences, Inc.*

     11,164        104    

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     67,143        736    

Avid Bioservices, Inc.*

     30,555        573    

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.*

     32,383        497    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Biotechnology – 6.6%    continued

 

 

Beam Therapeutics, Inc.*

     31,847        $975    

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     92,911        775    

Biohaven Ltd.*

     31,650        432    

Bioxcel Therapeutics, Inc.*

     9,552        178    

Bluebird Bio, Inc.*

     50,083        159    

Blueprint Medicines Corp.*

     29,944        1,347    

Bridgebio Pharma, Inc.*

     52,968        878    

C4 Therapeutics, Inc.*

     21,031        66    

CareDx, Inc.*

     25,454        233    

Caribou Biosciences, Inc.*

     28,025        149    

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     48,582        805    

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.*

     22,957        826    

Celularity, Inc.*

     31,464        20    

Century Therapeutics, Inc.*

     9,920        34    

Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.*

     28,697        700    

Chimerix, Inc.*

     42,374        53    

Chinook Therapeutics, Inc.*

     25,376        587    

Cogent Biosciences, Inc.*

     32,022        346    

Coherus Biosciences, Inc.*

     36,868        252    

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     26,330        423    

CTI BioPharma Corp.*

     49,998        210    

Cullinan Oncology, Inc.*

     12,490        128    

Cytokinetics, Inc.*

     40,881        1,439    

Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     13,830        185    

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     25,495        394    

Denali Therapeutics, Inc.*

     54,547        1,257    

Design Therapeutics, Inc.*

     16,899        98    

Dynavax Technologies Corp.*

     59,850        587    

Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.*

     15,804        182    

Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     5,104        145    

Editas Medicine, Inc.*

     34,661        251    

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     21,600        19    

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.*

     25,223        261    

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     10,023        405    

Enochian Biosciences, Inc.*

     8,848        8    

EQRx, Inc.*

     101,093        196    

Erasca, Inc.*

     35,516        107    

Fate Therapeutics, Inc.*

     41,774        238    

FibroGen, Inc.*

     43,807        817    

Foghorn Therapeutics, Inc.*

     9,955        62    

Gelesis Holdings, Inc.*

     9,317        2    

Generation Bio Co.*

     24,063        103    

Geron Corp.*

     212,131        460    

Gossamer Bio, Inc.*

     31,074        39    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   195   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Biotechnology – 6.6%    continued

 

 

GreenLight Biosciences Holdings PBC*

     44,774        $19    

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

     66,528        2,541    

Heron Therapeutics, Inc.*

     51,158        77    

HilleVax, Inc.*

     8,719        144    

Humacyte, Inc.*

     29,355        91    

Icosavax, Inc.*

     11,177        65    

Ideaya Biosciences, Inc.*

     22,141        304    

IGM Biosciences, Inc.*

     5,280        73    

ImmunityBio, Inc.*

     40,739        74    

ImmunoGen, Inc.*

     107,413        412    

Immunovant, Inc.*

     22,224        345    

Inhibrx, Inc.*

     16,292        307    

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     123,618        101    

Insmed, Inc.*

     67,741        1,155    

Instil Bio, Inc.*

     33,778        22    

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.*

     41,282        1,539    

Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     12,197        164    

Invivyd, Inc.*

     25,777        31    

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

     75,469        461    

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     68,444        720    

iTeos Therapeutics, Inc.*

     11,741        160    

IVERIC bio, Inc.*

     68,050        1,656    

Janux Therapeutics, Inc.*

     8,551        103    

Jounce Therapeutics, Inc.*

     20,428        38    

KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     12,225        96    

Karuna Therapeutics, Inc.*

     16,213        2,945    

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc.*

     38,786        151    

Keros Therapeutics, Inc.*

     9,629        411    

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.*

     26,402        83    

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Class A*

     15,573        168    

Kinnate Biopharma, Inc.*

     14,660        92    

Kodiak Sciences, Inc.*

     16,566        103    

Kronos Bio, Inc.*

     20,568        30    

Krystal Biotech, Inc.*

     10,685        855    

Kura Oncology, Inc.*

     32,507        398    

Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.*

     18,931        561    

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     42,028        102    

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.*

     86,905        205    

MacroGenics, Inc.*

     30,157        216    

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     6,339        1,536    

MannKind Corp.*

     127,435        522    

MeiraGTx Holdings PLC*

     16,876        87    

Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.*

     46,235        190    

MiMedx Group, Inc.*

     56,262        192    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Biotechnology – 6.6%    continued

 

 

Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc.*

     5,713        $89    

Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     9,177        220    

Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc.*

     14,957        117    

Morphic Holding, Inc.*

     12,869        484    

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*

     39,823        925    

Nkarta, Inc.*

     16,487        59    

Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.*

     23,255        207    

Nuvalent, Inc., Class A*

     10,073        263    

Ocugen, Inc.*

     108,796        93    

Omniab, Inc.(1) *

     3,016        1    

Omniab, Inc. (NASDAQ
Exchange)(1) *

     3,016        2    

Organogenesis Holdings, Inc.*

     35,868        76    

Outlook Therapeutics, Inc.*

     70,651        77    

Pardes Biosciences, Inc.*

     16,706        22    

PepGen, Inc.*

     7,512        92    

PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     18,429        88    

Point Biopharma Global, Inc.*

     42,738        311    

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.*

     19,393        16    

Precigen, Inc.*

     59,612        63    

Prime Medicine, Inc.*

     5,179        64    

Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.*

     17,353        1,862    

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.*

     23,241        535    

Prothena Corp. PLC*

     19,524        946    

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.*

     34,990        1,695    

Rallybio Corp.*

     9,112        52    

RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.*

     14,871        273    

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A*

     68,389        456    

REGENXBIO, Inc.*

     20,089        380    

Relay Therapeutics, Inc.*

     42,632        702    

Replimune Group, Inc.*

     23,164        409    

REVOLUTION Medicines, Inc.*

     43,614        945    

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     86,138        114    

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     27,541        472    

Sage Therapeutics, Inc.*

     26,098        1,095    

Sana Biotechnology, Inc.*

     44,615        146    

Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.*

     67,169        118    

Seres Therapeutics, Inc.*

     35,205        200    

SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.*

     18,023        464    

Stoke Therapeutics, Inc.*

     11,303        94    

Sutro Biopharma, Inc.*

     27,097        125    

Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     29,806        630    

Talaris Therapeutics, Inc.*

     12,419        23    

Tango Therapeutics, Inc.*

     23,333        92    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   196   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Biotechnology – 6.6%    continued

 

 

Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc.*

     19,081        $54    

TG Therapeutics, Inc.*

     66,723        1,004    

Travere Therapeutics, Inc.*

     30,804        693    

Twist Bioscience Corp.*

     28,109        424    

Tyra Biosciences, Inc.*

     6,510        105    

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     27,681        188    

Vaxart, Inc.*

     64,888        49    

Vaxcyte, Inc.*

     35,685        1,337    

VBI Vaccines, Inc.*

     96,377        29    

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.*

     9,907        77    

Veracyte, Inc.*

     35,889        800    

Vericel Corp.*

     23,623        693    

Verve Therapeutics, Inc.*

     23,396        337    

Vir Biotechnology, Inc.*

     36,328        845    

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.*

     18,934        482    

VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc.*

     98,454        12    

Xencor, Inc.*

     28,754        802    

Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.*

     18,580        93    

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     23,495        404    
       
                76,912      

Broadline Retail – 0.1%

 

 

1stdibs.com, Inc.*

     11,754        47    

Big Lots, Inc.

     14,154        155    

ContextLogic, Inc., Class A*

     289,376        129    

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A

     1,996        614    

Groupon, Inc.*

     10,955        46    

Qurate Retail, Inc., Class A*

     175,319        173    
       
                1,164      

Building Products – 1.4%

 

 

AAON, Inc.

     21,855        2,113    

American Woodmark Corp.*

     8,294        432    

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

     11,167        483    

AZZ, Inc.

     12,281        507    

Caesarstone Ltd.

     11,410        47    

CSW Industrials, Inc.

     7,324        1,018    

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.*

     15,575        755    

Griffon Corp.

     21,985        704    

Insteel Industries, Inc.

     9,382        261    

Janus International Group, Inc.*

     40,884        403    

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.*

     41,844        530    

Masonite International Corp.*

     11,172        1,014    

PGT Innovations, Inc.*

     28,923        726    

Quanex Building Products Corp.

     16,601        357    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Building Products – 1.4%    continued

 

 

Resideo Technologies, Inc.*

     72,570        $1,327    

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

     21,453        2,352    

UFP Industries, Inc.

     29,860        2,373    

View, Inc.*

     58,747        29    

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.

     61,779        1,320    
       
                16,751      

Capital Markets – 1.6%

 

 

Artisan Partners Asset Management,

       

Inc., Class A

     30,111        963    

Assetmark Financial Holdings, Inc.*

     10,790        339    

Associated Capital Group, Inc., Class A

     858        32    

Avantax, Inc.*

     23,912        629    

B. Riley Financial, Inc.

     10,395        295    

Bakkt Holdings, Inc.*

     28,600        49    

BGC Partners, Inc., Class A

     157,914        826    

Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc.

     16,158        381    

Cohen & Steers, Inc.

     12,724        814    

Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.

     1,434        236    

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.*

     12,693        519    

Federated Hermes, Inc.

     42,803        1,718    

Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A*

     28,897        1,499    

GCM Grosvenor, Inc., Class A

     20,565        161    

Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A

     18,012        1,332    

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

     25,332        2,216    

MarketWise, Inc.*

     8,007        15    

Moelis & Co., Class A

     31,945        1,228    

Open Lending Corp., Class A*

     52,785        372    

Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Class A

     3,931        154    

Perella Weinberg Partners

     18,456        168    

Piper Sandler Cos.

     8,727        1,210    

PJT Partners, Inc., Class A

     11,834        854    

Sculptor Capital Management, Inc.

     12,906        111    

Silvercrest Asset Management Group, Inc., Class A

     4,847        88    

StepStone Group, Inc., Class A

     27,287        662    

StoneX Group, Inc.*

     8,792        910    

Value Line, Inc.

     469        23    

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., Class A

     7,854        230    

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

     3,478        662    

WisdomTree, Inc.

     68,128        399    
       
                19,095      

Chemicals – 2.2%

 

 

AdvanSix, Inc.

     13,381        512    

American Vanguard Corp.

     14,059        308    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   197   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Chemicals – 2.2%    continued

 

 

Amyris, Inc.*

     101,240        $138    

Aspen Aerogels, Inc.*

     24,868        185    

Avient Corp.

     45,633        1,878    

Balchem Corp.

     15,879        2,008    

Cabot Corp.

     27,884        2,137    

Chase Corp.

     3,780        396    

Danimer Scientific, Inc.*

     45,160        156    

Diversey Holdings Ltd.*

     38,990        315    

Ecovyst, Inc.*

     41,592        460    

FutureFuel Corp.

     12,879        95    

H.B. Fuller Co.

     26,796        1,834    

Hawkins, Inc.

     9,708        425    

Ingevity Corp.*

     18,808        1,345    

Innospec, Inc.

     12,409        1,274    

Intrepid Potash, Inc.*

     5,552        153    

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

     10,164        356    

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.

     11,006        101    

Livent Corp.*

     81,285        1,766    

LSB Industries, Inc.*

     37,169        384    

Mativ Holdings, Inc.

     27,246        585    

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

     16,241        981    

Origin Materials, Inc.*

     52,489        224    

Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.

     30,280        790    

Perimeter Solutions S.A.*

     58,913        476    

PureCycle Technologies, Inc.*

     53,266        373    

Quaker Chemical Corp.

     6,789        1,344    

Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.*

     31,158        195    

Sensient Technologies Corp.

     20,883        1,599    

Stepan Co.

     10,703        1,103    

Trinseo PLC

     17,542        366    

Tronox Holdings PLC

     58,636        843    

Valhi, Inc.

     1,195        21    
       
                25,126      

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.5%

 

 

ABM Industries, Inc.

     33,299        1,496    

ACCO Brands Corp.

     46,080        245    

ACV Auctions, Inc., Class A*

     59,047        762    

Aris Water Solutions, Inc., Class A

     10,974        86    

Brady Corp., Class A

     22,450        1,206    

BrightView Holdings, Inc.*

     19,377        109    

Brink’s (The) Co.

     22,714        1,517    

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A*

     24,884        2,057    

Cimpress PLC*

     8,869        389    

CompX International, Inc.

     741        13    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.5%    continued

 

 

CoreCivic, Inc.*

     57,377        $528    

Deluxe Corp.

     21,660        347    

Ennis, Inc.

     12,786        270    

GEO Group (The), Inc.*

     59,483        469    

Harsco Corp.*

     39,435        269    

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

     37,085        514    

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.*

     7,832        279    

HNI Corp.

     20,620        574    

Interface, Inc.

     28,814        234    

KAR Auction Services, Inc.*

     54,146        741    

Kimball International, Inc., Class B

     18,242        226    

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.*

     68,538        386    

Liquidity Services, Inc.*

     12,238        161    

Matthews International Corp., Class A

     14,952        539    

MillerKnoll, Inc.

     38,145        780    

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.*

     13,790        492    

NL Industries, Inc.

     4,134        25    

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

     86,851        338    

Quad/Graphics, Inc.*

     16,146        69    

SP Plus Corp.*

     10,071        345    

Steelcase, Inc., Class A

     43,646        368    

UniFirst Corp.

     7,506        1,323    

Viad Corp.*

     10,199        213    

VSE Corp.

     5,327        239    
       
                17,609      

Communications Equipment – 0.8%

 

 

ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.

     38,515        611    

Aviat Networks, Inc.*

     5,611        193    

Calix, Inc.*

     28,864        1,547    

Cambium Networks Corp.*

     5,767        102    

Casa Systems, Inc.*

     17,507        22    

Clearfield, Inc.*

     6,357        296    

CommScope Holding Co., Inc.*

     102,860        655    

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

     13,024        163    

Digi International, Inc.*

     17,475        589    

DZS, Inc.*

     9,954        78    

Extreme Networks, Inc.*

     63,301        1,210    

Harmonic, Inc.*

     46,095        672    

Infinera Corp.*

     96,865        752    

Inseego Corp.*

     43,492        25    

NETGEAR, Inc.*

     14,140        262    

NetScout Systems, Inc.*

     33,672        965    

Ondas Holdings, Inc.*

     18,356        20    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   198   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Communications Equipment – 0.8%    continued

 

 

Ribbon Communications, Inc.*

     36,179        $124    

Viavi Solutions, Inc.*

     111,622        1,209    
       
                9,495      

Construction & Engineering – 1.7%

 

 

Ameresco, Inc., Class A*

     15,966        786    

API Group Corp.(2) *

     103,138        2,319    

Arcosa, Inc.

     24,110        1,522    

Argan, Inc.

     6,237        252    

Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc.

     17,675        2,580    

Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.*

     13,218        90    

Construction Partners, Inc., Class A*

     20,051        540    

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

     14,499        1,358    

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     23,576        3,833    

Fluor Corp.*

     71,103        2,198    

Granite Construction, Inc.

     22,163        910    

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.*

     32,604        177    

IES Holdings, Inc.*

     4,340        187    

MYR Group, Inc.*

     8,219        1,036    

Northwest Pipe Co.*

     4,909        153    

Primoris Services Corp.

     26,560        655    

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.*

     14,725        558    

Tutor Perini Corp.*

     21,137        130    
       
                19,284      

Construction Materials – 0.2%

 

 

Summit Materials, Inc., Class A*

     59,677        1,700    

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.

     1,012        155    
       
                1,855      

Consumer Finance – 0.7%

 

 

Atlanticus Holdings Corp.*

     2,113        57    

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.

     25,151        763    

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.*

     4,826        52    

Curo Group Holdings Corp.

     11,044        19    

Encore Capital Group, Inc.*

     11,598        585    

Enova International, Inc.*

     15,453        687    

EZCORP, Inc., Class A*

     23,700        204    

FirstCash Holdings, Inc.

     18,761        1,789    

Green Dot Corp., Class A*

     23,535        404    

LendingClub Corp.*

     52,156        376    

LendingTree, Inc.*

     5,230        139    

Moneylion, Inc.*

     72,042        41    

Navient Corp.

     50,622        809    

Nelnet, Inc., Class A

     7,309        672    

NerdWallet, Inc., Class A*

     13,030        211    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Consumer Finance – 0.7%    continued

 

 

Oportun Financial Corp.*

     14,187        $55    

OppFi, Inc.*

     6,868        14    

PRA Group, Inc.*

     19,292        752    

PROG Holdings, Inc.*

     25,023        595    

Regional Management Corp.

     3,823        100    

Sunlight Financial Holdings, Inc.*

     11,774        4    

World Acceptance Corp.*

     1,950        162    
       
                8,490      

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 0.6%

 

 

Andersons (The), Inc.

     16,078        664    

Boxed, Inc.*

     27,914        5    

Chefs’ Warehouse (The), Inc.*

     17,087        582    

HF Foods Group, Inc.*

     18,262        72    

Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A

     7,119        632    

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

     4,522        53    

PriceSmart, Inc.

     12,750        911    

Rite Aid Corp.*

     27,837        62    

SpartanNash Co.

     17,446        433    

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.*

     52,784        1,849    

United Natural Foods, Inc.*

     29,839        786    

Village Super Market, Inc., Class A

     4,243        97    

Weis Markets, Inc.

     8,230        697    
       
                6,843      

Containers & Packaging – 0.3%

 

 

Cryptyde, Inc.*

     9,770        1    

Greif, Inc., Class A

     12,317        781    

Greif, Inc., Class B

     2,697        206    

Myers Industries, Inc.

     18,183        390    

O-I Glass, Inc.*

     76,827        1,745    

Pactiv Evergreen, Inc.

     21,738        174    

Ranpak Holdings Corp.*

     21,715        113    

TriMas Corp.

     20,968        584    
       
                3,994      

Distributors – 0.0%

 

 

Funko, Inc., Class A*

     16,001        151    

Weyco Group, Inc.

     2,942        74    
       
                225      

Diversified Consumer Services – 1.0%

 

 

2U, Inc.*

     38,018        260    

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.*

     22,475        868    

American Public Education, Inc.*

     9,396        51    

Beachbody (The) Co., Inc.*

     51,881        25    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   199   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Diversified Consumer Services – 1.0%    continued

 

 

Carriage Services, Inc.

     6,625        $202    

Chegg, Inc.*

     61,780        1,007    

Coursera, Inc.*

     57,203        659    

Duolingo, Inc.*

     11,991        1,710    

European Wax Center, Inc., Class A

     12,248        233    

Frontdoor, Inc.*

     41,477        1,156    

Graham Holdings Co., Class B

     1,847        1,101    

Laureate Education, Inc.

     67,330        792    

Nerdy, Inc.*

     28,079        117    

OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd.*

     33,319        400    

Perdoceo Education Corp.*

     33,649        452    

Rover Group, Inc.*

     47,158        214    

Strategic Education, Inc.

     11,376        1,022    

Stride, Inc.*

     20,963        823    

Udemy, Inc.*

     36,620        323    

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.*

     16,441        121    

WW International, Inc.*

     26,938        111    
       
                11,647      

Diversified Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

 

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

     36,272        686    

American Assets Trust, Inc.

     24,751        460    

Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.

     33,594        397    

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.

     86,145        1,465    

CTO Realty Growth, Inc.

     10,616        183    

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

     66,583        432    

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

     70,150        1,743    

Gladstone Commercial Corp.

     19,723        249    

Global Net Lease, Inc.

     52,188        671    

One Liberty Properties, Inc.

     8,142        187    

Star Holdings*

     6,257        109    
       
                6,582      

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.7%

 

 

Anterix, Inc.*

     9,197        304    

ATN International, Inc.

     5,459        223    

Bandwidth, Inc., Class A*

     11,635        177    

Charge Enterprises, Inc.*

     65,415        72    

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

     21,558        1,374    

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.*

     36,978        95    

EchoStar Corp., Class A*

     16,820        308    

Globalstar, Inc.*

     342,861        398    

IDT Corp., Class B*

     7,748        264    

Iridium Communications, Inc.

     62,409        3,865    

Liberty Latin America Ltd., Class A*

     19,058        158    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.7%    continued

 

 

Liberty Latin America Ltd., Class C*

     73,096        $604    

Ooma, Inc.*

     11,532        144    

Radius Global Infrastructure, Inc., Class A*

     38,500        565    
       
                8,551      

Electric Utilities – 0.8%

 

 

ALLETE, Inc.

     28,556        1,838    

MGE Energy, Inc.

     18,115        1,407    

Otter Tail Corp.

     20,470        1,479    

PNM Resources, Inc.

     42,596        2,074    

Portland General Electric Co.

     44,604        2,181    

Via Renewables, Inc.

     1,196        22    
       
                9,001      

Electrical Equipment – 1.5%

 

 

Allied Motion Technologies, Inc.

     6,697        259    

Array Technologies, Inc.*

     75,141        1,644    

Atkore, Inc.*

     19,725        2,771    

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.*

     30,483        185    

Blink Charging Co.*

     20,562        178    

Bloom Energy Corp., Class A*

     89,722        1,788    

Encore Wire Corp.

     8,888        1,647    

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc.*

     40,989        88    

EnerSys

     20,479        1,779    

Enovix Corp.*

     53,736        801    

ESS Tech, Inc.*

     40,851        57    

Fluence Energy, Inc.*

     18,035        365    

FTC Solar, Inc.*

     21,511        48    

FuelCell Energy, Inc.*

     204,833        584    

GrafTech International Ltd.

     97,040        472    

Heliogen, Inc.*

     46,415        11    

NEXTracker, Inc., Class A*

     15,224        552    

NuScale Power Corp.*

     15,814        144    

Powell Industries, Inc.

     4,552        194    

Preformed Line Products Co.

     1,260        161    

Shoals Technologies Group, Inc., Class A*

     81,111        1,848    

Stem, Inc.*

     72,413        411    

SunPower Corp.*

     41,117        569    

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.*

     16,559        413    

TPI Composites, Inc.*

     18,253        238    

Vicor Corp.*

     11,025        517    
       
                17,724      

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   200   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 2.6%

 

 

908 Devices, Inc.*

     11,018        $95    

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

     18,847        1,847    

Aeva Technologies, Inc.*

     48,352        57    

AEye, Inc.*

     50,492        16    

Akoustis Technologies, Inc.*

     31,800        98    

Arlo Technologies, Inc.*

     43,658        264    

Badger Meter, Inc.

     14,573        1,775    

Belden, Inc.

     21,321        1,850    

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

     17,473        414    

Cepton, Inc.*

     23,721        11    

CTS Corp.

     15,876        785    

ePlus, Inc.*

     13,275        651    

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.*

     41,761        130    

Fabrinet*

     18,407        2,186    

FARO Technologies, Inc.*

     9,454        233    

Focus Universal, Inc.*

     13,475        34    

Identiv, Inc.*

     11,084        68    

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*

     15,750        2,252    

Itron, Inc.*

     22,622        1,254    

Kimball Electronics, Inc.*

     11,981        289    

Knowles Corp.*

     44,876        763    

Lightwave Logic, Inc.*

     56,649        296    

Methode Electronics, Inc.

     17,555        770    

MicroVision, Inc.*

     83,193        222    

Mirion Technologies, Inc.*

     68,588        586    

Napco Security Technologies, Inc.*

     15,539        584    

nLight, Inc.*

     22,183        226    

Novanta, Inc.*

     17,734        2,821    

OSI Systems, Inc.*

     8,020        821    

Ouster, Inc.*

     134,770        113    

PAR Technology Corp.*

     13,270        451    

PC Connection, Inc.

     5,649        254    

Plexus Corp.*

     13,785        1,345    

Rogers Corp.*

     9,409        1,538    

Sanmina Corp.*

     28,630        1,746    

ScanSource, Inc.*

     12,639        385    

SmartRent, Inc.*

     60,969        155    

TTM Technologies, Inc.*

     50,771        685    

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

     65,190        1,475    

Vishay Precision Group, Inc.*

     6,202        259    
       
                29,804      

Energy Equipment & Services – 2.0%

 

 

Archrock, Inc.

     67,776        662    

Borr Drilling Ltd.*

     101,046        766    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Energy Equipment & Services – 2.0%    continued

 

    

Bristow Group, Inc.*

     11,676        $262    

Cactus, Inc., Class A

     31,089        1,282    

ChampionX Corp.

     99,882        2,710    

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.*

     50,647        610    

DMC Global, Inc.*

     9,423        207    

Dril-Quip, Inc.*

     16,766        481    

Expro Group Holdings N.V.*

     43,032        790    

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.*

     71,731        555    

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

     51,593        1,844    

Liberty Energy, Inc.

     66,755        855    

Nabors Industries Ltd.*

     4,546        554    

National Energy Services Reunited Corp.*

     19,186        101    

Newpark Resources, Inc.*

     43,051        166    

NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.*

     88,237        701    

Noble Corp. PLC*

     42,270        1,668    

Oceaneering International, Inc.*

     50,137        884    

Oil States International, Inc.*

     31,602        263    

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

     107,681        1,260    

ProFrac Holding Corp., Class A*

     11,796        149    

ProPetro Holding Corp.*

     43,874        315    

RPC, Inc.

     37,164        286    

Select Energy Services, Inc., Class A

     35,766        249    

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc., Class A

     15,790        135    

TETRA Technologies, Inc.*

     62,119        165    

Tidewater, Inc.*

     23,334        1,029    

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.*

     37,277        445    

Valaris Ltd.*

     30,541        1,987    

Weatherford International PLC*

     35,432        2,103    
       
                23,484      

Entertainment – 0.4%

 

 

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.*

     54,658        808    

IMAX Corp.*

     23,563        452    

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Braves, Class A*

     5,057        175    

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Braves, Class C*

     18,931        638    

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class A*

     29,394        325    

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class B*

     57,756        600    

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.*

     13,062        772    

Marcus (The) Corp.

     11,896        190    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   201   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Entertainment – 0.4%    continued

 

 

Playstudios, Inc.*

     39,864        $147    

Reservoir Media, Inc.*

     10,208        67    

Skillz, Inc.*

     157,544        93    

Vivid Seats, Inc., Class A*

     12,877        98    
       
                4,365      

Financial Services – 1.8%

 

 

Alerus Financial Corp.

     7,629        122    

A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.

     9,206        319    

AvidXchange Holdings, Inc.*

     73,514        573    

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A., Class E

     13,726        239    

Cannae Holdings, Inc.*

     34,775        702    

Cantaloupe, Inc.*

     29,422        168    

Cass Information Systems, Inc.

     6,741        292    

Compass Diversified Holdings

     31,004        592    

Enact Holdings, Inc.

     15,018        343    

Essent Group Ltd.

     52,860        2,117    

EVERTEC, Inc.

     30,613        1,033    

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C

     4,558        607    

Finance of America Cos., Inc., Class A*

     19,003        24    

Flywire Corp.*

     28,614        840    

Home Point Capital, Inc.

     3,894        7    

I3 Verticals, Inc., Class A*

     11,454        281    

International Money Express, Inc.*

     15,727        405    

Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A

     37,253        1,394    

Marqeta, Inc., Class A*

     217,882        996    

Merchants Bancorp

     7,914        206    

MoneyGram International, Inc.*

     47,120        491    

Mr Cooper Group, Inc.*

     34,544        1,415    

NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     41,135        919    

Payoneer Global, Inc.*

     110,633        695    

Paysafe Ltd.*

     14,092        243    

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

     13,447        802    

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc.*

     9,147        33    

Radian Group, Inc.

     78,417        1,733    

Remitly Global, Inc.*

     50,208        851    

Repay Holdings Corp.*

     43,897        288    

StoneCo Ltd., Class A*

     139,042        1,326    

SWK Holdings Corp.*

     1,828        33    

Velocity Financial, Inc.*

     4,313        39    

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

     15,385        1,172    

Waterstone Financial, Inc.

     9,513        144    
        21,444    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Food Products – 1.3%

 

 

Alico, Inc.

     3,553        $86    

AppHarvest, Inc.*

     52,467        32    

B&G Foods, Inc.

     35,408        550    

Benson Hill, Inc.*

     86,114        99    

Beyond Meat, Inc.*

     30,773        499    

BRC, Inc., Class A*

     13,625        70    

Calavo Growers, Inc.

     8,670        249    

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

     18,836        1,147    

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.

     15,263        460    

Hain Celestial Group (The), Inc.*

     44,872        770    

Hostess Brands, Inc.*

     66,483        1,654    

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

     7,617        1,129    

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

     4,464        433    

Lancaster Colony Corp.

     9,688        1,965    

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.*

     13,155        50    

Local Bounti Corp.*

     32,500        26    

Mission Produce, Inc.*

     20,003        222    

Seneca Foods Corp., Class A*

     2,547        133    

Simply Good Foods (The) Co.*

     44,233        1,759    

Sovos Brands, Inc.*

     19,177        320    

SunOpta, Inc.*

     49,090        378    

Tattooed Chef, Inc.*

     24,553        35    

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

     8,038        361    

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.*

     25,289        1,275    

Utz Brands, Inc.

     32,889        542    

Vital Farms, Inc.*

     14,912        228    

Whole Earth Brands, Inc.*

     20,368        52    
       
                14,524      

Gas Utilities – 1.1%

 

 

Brookfield Infrastructure Corp., Class A

     48,818        2,249    

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

     8,724        1,117    

New Jersey Resources Corp.

     48,011        2,554    

Northwest Natural Holding Co.

     17,367        826    

ONE Gas, Inc.

     26,959        2,136    

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

     33,392        2,085    

Spire, Inc.

     25,400        1,781    
       
                12,748      

Ground Transportation – 0.7%

 

 

ArcBest Corp.

     12,026        1,111    

Bird Global, Inc., Class A*

     83,176        23    

Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.

     4,704        167    

Daseke, Inc.*

     20,315        157    

Heartland Express, Inc.

     23,358        372    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   202   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Ground Transportation – 0.7%    continued

 

 

Marten Transport Ltd.

     29,195        $612    

P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc.*

     3,319        95    

Saia, Inc.*

     13,258        3,607    

TuSimple Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     70,106        103    

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

     3,587        104    

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

     31,757        1,445    
       
                7,796      

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 3.9%

 

 

Alphatec Holdings, Inc.*

     36,366        567    

AngioDynamics, Inc.*

     18,589        192    

Artivion, Inc.*

     19,501        256    

AtriCure, Inc.*

     22,837        947    

Atrion Corp.

     679        426    

Avanos Medical, Inc.*

     23,179        689    

Axogen, Inc.*

     20,216        191    

Axonics, Inc.*

     24,419        1,332    

Bioventus, Inc., Class A*

     16,315        18    

Butterfly Network, Inc.*

     66,837        126    

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.*

     20,490        407    

Cerus Corp.*

     86,774        258    

CONMED Corp.

     14,588        1,515    

Cue Health, Inc.*

     54,690        100    

Cutera, Inc.*

     8,359        197    

Embecta Corp.

     28,582        804    

Figs, Inc., Class A*

     63,926        396    

Glaukos Corp.*

     22,922        1,148    

Haemonetics Corp.*

     25,092        2,076    

Heska Corp.*

     4,827        471    

Inari Medical, Inc.*

     24,018        1,483    

Inogen, Inc.*

     11,475        143    

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.*

     14,327        3,354    

Integer Holdings Corp.*

     16,509        1,279    

iRadimed Corp.

     3,541        139    

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.*

     15,038        1,865    

Lantheus Holdings, Inc.*

     34,128        2,818    

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

     9,746        502    

LivaNova PLC*

     26,906        1,173    

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.*

     27,849        2,059    

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

     2,555        446    

Nano-X Imaging Ltd.*

     22,859        132    

Neogen Corp.*

     108,110        2,002    

Nevro Corp.*

     17,500        633    

NuVasive, Inc.*

     26,235        1,084    

Omnicell, Inc.*

     22,242        1,305    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 3.9%    continued

 

 

OraSure Technologies, Inc.*

     35,930        $217    

Orthofix Medical, Inc.*

     17,185        288    

OrthoPediatrics Corp.*

     7,579        336    

Outset Medical, Inc.*

     24,297        447    

Owlet, Inc.*

     38,225        12    

Paragon 28, Inc.*

     23,986        409    

PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp.*

     13,029        370    

Pulmonx Corp.*

     17,122        191    

RxSight, Inc.*

     11,421        191    

Senseonics Holdings, Inc.*

     236,620        168    

Shockwave Medical, Inc.*

     17,783        3,856    

SI-BONE, Inc.*

     17,061        336    

Sight Sciences, Inc.*

     10,949        96    

Silk Road Medical, Inc.*

     18,836        737    

STAAR Surgical Co.*

     23,872        1,527    

Surmodics, Inc.*

     6,853        156    

Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.*

     9,877        162    

Tenon Medical, Inc.*

     3,780        7    

TransMedics Group, Inc.*

     15,178        1,149    

Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.*

     18,126        457    

UFP Technologies, Inc.*

     3,423        444    

Utah Medical Products, Inc.

     1,718        163    

Varex Imaging Corp.*

     19,315        351    

Vicarious Surgical, Inc.*

     27,264        62    

ViewRay, Inc.*

     74,250        257    

Zimvie, Inc.*

     10,392        75    

Zynex, Inc.*

     10,742        129    
       
                45,126      

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.5%

 

 

23andMe Holding Co., Class A*

     129,586        296    

Accolade, Inc.*

     32,963        474    

AdaptHealth Corp.*

     36,176        450    

Addus HomeCare Corp.*

     7,740        826    

Agiliti, Inc.*

     13,937        223    

AirSculpt Technologies, Inc.

     5,984        30    

Alignment Healthcare, Inc.*

     49,230        313    

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*

     21,579        1,790    

Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.*

     19,494        711    

ATI Physical Therapy, Inc.*

     34,572        9    

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings, Inc.*

     21,313        22    

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.*

     93,132        275    

Cano Health, Inc.*

     81,738        74    

CareMax, Inc.*

     29,350        78    

Castle Biosciences, Inc.*

     12,279        279    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   203   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.5%     continued

 

    

Clover Health Investments Corp.*

     192,774        $163    

Community Health Systems, Inc.*

     62,570        307    

CorVel Corp.*

     4,331        824    

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.*

     17,958        401    

DocGo, Inc.*

     41,339        358    

Ensign Group (The), Inc.

     26,860        2,566    

Fulgent Genetics, Inc.*

     10,491        328    

GeneDx Holdings Corp.*

     128,940        47    

HealthEquity, Inc.*

     41,478        2,435    

Hims & Hers Health, Inc.*

     60,769        603    

Innovage Holding Corp.*

     9,519        76    

Invitae Corp.*

     122,409        165    

Joint (The) Corp.*

     6,992        118    

LifeStance Health Group, Inc.*

     36,117        268    

ModivCare, Inc.*

     6,333        533    

National HealthCare Corp.

     6,287        365    

National Research Corp.

     7,042        306    

NeoGenomics, Inc.*

     63,050        1,098    

Nutex Health, Inc.*

     125,158        126    

Oncology Institute (The), Inc.*

     17,754        12    

OPKO Health, Inc.*

     201,636        294    

Option Care Health, Inc.*

     83,357        2,648    

Owens & Minor, Inc.*

     36,999        538    

P3 Health Partners, Inc.*

     12,727        14    

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     43,680        1,169    

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.*

     40,947        611    

Pennant Group (The), Inc.*

     12,952        185    

PetIQ, Inc.*

     13,491        154    

Privia Health Group, Inc.*

     25,798        712    

Progyny, Inc.*

     37,872        1,217    

R1 RCM, Inc.*

     75,328        1,130    

RadNet, Inc.*

     24,977        625    

Select Medical Holdings Corp.

     52,184        1,349    

Surgery Partners, Inc.*

     25,531        880    

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

     6,434        630    
       
                29,105      

Health Care Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

 

CareTrust REIT, Inc.

     49,171        963    

Community Healthcare Trust, Inc.

     11,864        434    

Diversified Healthcare Trust

     119,541        161    

Global Medical REIT, Inc.

     30,501        278    

LTC Properties, Inc.

     20,017        703    

National Health Investors, Inc.

     20,758        1,071    

Physicians Realty Trust

     113,538        1,695    
       
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Health Care Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%    continued

 

 

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

     114,827        $1,321    

Universal Health Realty Income Trust

     6,425        309    
       
                6,935      

Health Care Technology – 0.5%

 

 

American Well Corp., Class A*

     114,766        271    

Babylon Holdings Ltd., Class A*

     2,074        11    

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.*

     6,990        211    

Evolent Health, Inc., Class A*

     41,096        1,334    

Health Catalyst, Inc.*

     27,494        321    

HealthStream, Inc.*

     12,072        327    

Multiplan Corp.*

     189,550        201    

NextGen Healthcare, Inc.*

     27,076        471    

OptimizeRx Corp.*

     8,441        123    

Pear Therapeutics, Inc.*

     34,025        9    

Phreesia, Inc.*

     24,642        796    

Schrodinger, Inc.*

     27,054        712    

Sharecare, Inc.*

     149,416        212    

Simulations Plus, Inc.

     7,804        343    

Veradigm, Inc.*

     53,974        704    
       
                6,046      

Hotel & Resort Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.9%

 

 

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

     107,143        1,663    

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.*

     17,304        56    

Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     30,584        118    

Chatham Lodging Trust

     24,046        252    

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

     105,240        856    

Hersha Hospitality Trust, Class A

     15,864        107    

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

     65,133        914    

RLJ Lodging Trust

     80,357        852    

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.

     26,894        2,413    

Service Properties Trust

     82,413        821    

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

     52,503        367    

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

     106,295        1,050    

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     57,347        751    
       
                10,220      

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.7%

 

 

Accel Entertainment, Inc.*

     28,011        255    

Bally’s Corp.*

     18,049        352    

Biglari Holdings, Inc., Class B*

     374        63    

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.*

     11,413        333    

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.

     43,422        1,114    

Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corp.

     4,716        129    

Bowlero Corp.*

     14,882        252    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   204   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.7%    continued

 

 

Brinker International, Inc.*

     21,546        $819    

Century Casinos, Inc.*

     13,637        100    

Cheesecake Factory (The), Inc.

     24,282        851    

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.*

     8,995        322    

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

     11,095        1,260    

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.*

     21,276        783    

Denny’s Corp.*

     27,931        312    

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

     7,430        503    

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

     9,679        93    

Everi Holdings, Inc.*

     43,331        743    

F45 Training Holdings, Inc.*

     18,260        21    

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     7,590        122    

Full House Resorts, Inc.*

     16,497        119    

Golden Entertainment, Inc.*

     10,119        440    

Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.*

     42,856        1,904    

Inspirato, Inc.*

     10,211        10    

Inspired Entertainment, Inc.*

     10,684        137    

International Game Technology PLC

     48,852        1,309    

Jack in the Box, Inc.

     10,327        905    

Krispy Kreme, Inc.

     35,964        559    

Kura Sushi U.S.A., Inc., Class A*

     2,332        153    

Life Time Group Holdings, Inc.*

     21,038        336    

Light & Wonder, Inc.*

     47,105        2,829    

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.*

     16,810        161    

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

     6,682        495    

NEOGAMES S.A.*

     6,508        99    

Noodles & Co.*

     20,356        99    

ONE Group Hospitality (The), Inc.*

     11,314        92    

Papa John’s International, Inc.

     16,251        1,218    

Portillo’s, Inc., Class A*

     15,859        339    

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.

     4,330        338    

Red Rock Resorts, Inc., Class A

     25,471        1,135    

Rush Street Interactive, Inc.*

     30,162        94    

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.

     15,871        261    

Sabre Corp.*

     163,639        702    

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.*

     19,780        1,213    

Shake Shack, Inc., Class A*

     18,791        1,043    

Sonder Holdings, Inc.*

     95,767        72    

Sweetgreen, Inc., Class A*

     44,555        349    

Target Hospitality Corp.*

     14,741        194    

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     33,552        3,626    

Vacasa, Inc., Class A*

     58,040        56    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.7%    continued

 

 

Wingstop, Inc.

     14,988        $2,751    

Xponential Fitness, Inc., Class A*

     10,184        309    
       
                31,774      

Household Durables – 1.9%

 

 

Aterian, Inc.*

     33,250        29    

Beazer Homes U.S.A., Inc.*

     14,613        232    

Cavco Industries, Inc.*

     4,355        1,384    

Century Communities, Inc.

     14,159        905    

Dream Finders Homes, Inc., Class A*

     10,447        138    

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

     11,330        311    

GoPro, Inc., Class A*

     64,724        326    

Green Brick Partners, Inc.*

     13,579        476    

Helen of Troy Ltd.*

     11,928        1,135    

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Class A*

     2,348        159    

Installed Building Products, Inc.

     11,939        1,361    

iRobot Corp.*

     13,479        588    

KB Home

     37,743        1,516    

Landsea Homes Corp.*

     4,568        28    

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

     21,519        626    

Legacy Housing Corp.*

     4,385        100    

LGI Homes, Inc.*

     10,281        1,172    

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

     6,394        38    

Lovesac (The) Co.*

     7,005        202    

M/I Homes, Inc.*

     13,340        842    

MDC Holdings, Inc.

     28,986        1,127    

Meritage Homes Corp.

     18,116        2,115    

Purple Innovation, Inc.*

     30,679        81    

Skyline Champion Corp.*

     26,603        2,001    

Snap One Holdings Corp.*

     8,951        84    

Sonos, Inc.*

     64,052        1,257    

Taylor Morrison Home Corp.*

     52,239        1,999    

Traeger, Inc.*

     16,757        69    

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.*

     50,548        1,280    

Tupperware Brands Corp.*

     22,275        56    

Universal Electronics, Inc.*

     6,072        62    

Vizio Holding Corp., Class A*

     34,591        317    

Vuzix Corp.*

     29,532        122    
       
                22,138      

Household Products – 0.3%

 

 

Central Garden & Pet Co.*

     4,913        202    

Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A*

     20,090        785    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   205   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Household Products – 0.3%    continued

 

 

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

     35,451        $1,230    

WD-40 Co.

     6,845        1,219    
       
                3,436      

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.5%

 

 

Altus Power, Inc.*

     45,974        252    

Clearway Energy, Inc., Class A

     17,506        526    

Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C

     40,799        1,278    

Montauk Renewables, Inc.*

     32,344        255    

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

     26,230        2,223    

Sunnova Energy International, Inc.*

     49,867        779    
       
                5,313      

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.0%

 

 

Brookfield Business Corp., Class A

     13,000        258      

Industrial Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.8%

 

 

Indus Realty Trust, Inc.

     2,688        178    

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust

     32,427        100    

Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.

     13,945        1,060    

LXP Industrial Trust

     136,400        1,406    

Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc.

     18,911        397    

STAG Industrial, Inc.

     90,011        3,044    

Terreno Realty Corp.

     40,232        2,599    
       
                8,784      

Insurance – 2.2%

 

 

Ambac Financial Group, Inc.*

     22,174        343    

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

     35,233        1,286    

AMERISAFE, Inc.

     9,563        468    

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.

     15,904        466    

Bright Health Group, Inc.*

     97,368        22    

BRP Group, Inc., Class A*

     30,468        776    

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

     56,892        1,262    

Crawford & Co., Class A

     7,563        63    

Donegal Group, Inc., Class A

     7,781        119    

eHealth, Inc.*

     12,260        115    

Employers Holdings, Inc.

     13,605        567    

Enstar Group Ltd.*

     5,632        1,305    

Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A*

     246,414        1,237    

Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A*

     9,579        500    

Greenlight Capital Re Ltd., Class A*

     12,981        122    

HCI Group, Inc.

     3,136        168    

Hippo Holdings, Inc.*

     8,583        139    

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

     20,585        689    

Investors Title Co.

     652        99    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Insurance – 2.2%    continued

 

 

James River Group Holdings Ltd.

     18,408        $380    

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

     10,822        3,248    

Lemonade, Inc.*

     23,537        336    

MBIA, Inc.*

     24,008        222    

Mercury General Corp.

     13,387        425    

National Western Life Group, Inc., Class A

     1,135        275    

NI Holdings, Inc.*

     4,220        55    

Oscar Health, Inc., Class A*

     60,284        394    

Palomar Holdings, Inc.*

     12,155        671    

ProAssurance Corp.

     26,978        499    

RLI Corp.

     19,500        2,592    

Root, Inc., Class A*

     3,802        17    

Safety Insurance Group, Inc.

     7,124        531    

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

     29,815        2,842    

Selectquote, Inc.*

     67,623        147    

SiriusPoint Ltd.*

     46,105        375    

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.*

     4,819        105    

Stewart Information Services Corp.

     13,432        542    

Tiptree, Inc.

     12,421        181    

Trean Insurance Group, Inc.*

     11,420        70    

Trupanion, Inc.*

     19,382        831    

United Fire Group, Inc.

     10,705        284    

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

     12,889        235    
       
                25,003      

Interactive Media & Services – 0.7%

 

 

Arena Group Holdings (The), Inc.*

     5,759        24    

Bumble, Inc., Class A*

     50,241        982    

Cargurus, Inc.*

     51,161        956    

Cars.com, Inc.*

     33,119        639    

DHI Group, Inc.*

     20,857        81    

Eventbrite, Inc., Class A*

     39,217        336    

EverQuote, Inc., Class A*

     10,079        140    

fuboTV, Inc.*

     93,995        114    

Leafly Holdings, Inc.*

     13,684        5    

MediaAlpha, Inc., Class A*

     12,292        184    

Outbrain, Inc.*

     18,166        75    

QuinStreet, Inc.*

     25,433        404    

Shutterstock, Inc.

     12,005        872    

TrueCar, Inc.*

     43,878        101    

Vimeo, Inc.*

     71,814        275    

Vinco Ventures, Inc.*

     117,483        38    

Wejo Group Ltd.*

     29,245        14    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   206   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Interactive Media & Services – 0.7%    continued

 

 

Yelp, Inc.*

     33,904        $1,041    

Ziff Davis, Inc.*

     22,753        1,776    

ZipRecruiter, Inc., Class A*

     36,555        583    
       
                8,640      

IT Services – 0.5%

 

 

BigCommerce Holdings, Inc., Class 1*

     32,578        291    

Brightcove, Inc.*

     20,898        93    

Cerberus Cyber Sentinel Corp.*

     23,498        8    

Cyxtera Technologies, Inc.*

     18,216        6    

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc.*

     35,027        1,372    

Edgio, Inc.*

     69,068        55    

Fastly, Inc., Class A*

     56,940        1,011    

Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.*

     26,915        308    

Hackett Group (The), Inc.

     11,057        204    

Information Services Group, Inc.

     17,613        90    

Perficient, Inc.*

     17,010        1,228    

PFSweb, Inc.

     8,524        36    

Rackspace Technology, Inc.*

     29,057        55    

Squarespace, Inc., Class A*

     15,307        486    

Tucows, Inc., Class A*

     4,957        96    

Unisys Corp.*

     33,157        129    
       
                5,468      

Leisure Products – 0.5%

 

 

Acushnet Holdings Corp.

     16,673        849    

AMMO, Inc.*

     44,207        87    

Clarus Corp.

     14,387        136    

Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A

     2,669        168    

Latham Group, Inc.*

     21,451        61    

Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A*

     10,190        575    

Marine Products Corp.

     4,196        55    

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.*

     8,795        268    

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.

     22,815        281    

Solo Brands, Inc., Class A*

     11,032        79    

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.

     8,626        496    

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.*

     70,157        1,517    

Vista Outdoor, Inc.*

     27,986        776    
       
                5,348      

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.7%

 

 

AbCellera Biologics, Inc.*

     103,750        782    

Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.*

     55,782        493    

Akoya Biosciences, Inc.*

     7,822        64    

Alpha Teknova, Inc.*

     2,998        9    

BioLife Solutions, Inc.*

     16,879        367    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.7%    continued

 

 

Bionano Genomics, Inc.*

     150,388        $167    

Codexis, Inc.*

     30,588        127    

CryoPort, Inc.*

     22,159        532    

Cytek Biosciences, Inc.*

     57,165        525    

Inotiv, Inc.*

     10,606        46    

MaxCyte, Inc.*

     43,431        215    

Medpace Holdings, Inc.*

     12,659        2,381    

NanoString Technologies, Inc.*

     23,183        229    

Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc.*

     23,302        65    

OmniAb, Inc.*

     38,686        142    

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.*

     123,801        1,434    

PhenomeX, Inc.*

     28,706        33    

Quanterix Corp.*

     16,939        191    

Quantum-Si, Inc.*

     46,101        81    

Science 37 Holdings, Inc.*

     32,193        9    

Seer, Inc.*

     25,986        100    

Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.*

     28,532        34    

SomaLogic, Inc.*

     74,769        191    
       
                8,217      

Machinery – 4.0%

 

 

3D Systems Corp.*

     63,436        680    

Alamo Group, Inc.

     5,040        928    

Albany International Corp., Class A

     15,652        1,399    

Astec Industries, Inc.

     11,458        473    

Barnes Group, Inc.

     24,549        989    

Berkshire Grey, Inc.*

     24,781        34    

Blue Bird Corp.*

     8,794        180    

Chart Industries, Inc.*

     21,325        2,674    

CIRCOR International, Inc.*

     9,315        290    

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

     14,019        521    

Desktop Metal, Inc., Class A*

     134,264        309    

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

     11,248        359    

Energy Recovery, Inc.*

     27,603        636    

Enerpac Tool Group Corp.

     28,719        732    

EnPro Industries, Inc.

     10,338        1,074    

ESCO Technologies, Inc.

     12,913        1,233    

Evoqua Water Technologies Corp.*

     58,804        2,924    

Fathom Digital Manufacturing C*

     5,150        3    

Federal Signal Corp.

     29,941        1,623    

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

     23,115        2,175    

Gorman-Rupp (The) Co.

     11,414        285    

Greenbrier (The) Cos., Inc.

     16,012        515    

Helios Technologies, Inc.

     16,303        1,066    

Hillenbrand, Inc.

     34,751        1,652    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   207   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Machinery – 4.0%    continued

 

 

Hillman Solutions Corp.*

     67,378        $567    

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.*

     22,128        38    

Hyliion Holdings Corp.*

     68,763        136    

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

     5,449        272    

Hyzon Motors, Inc.*

     43,853        36    

John Bean Technologies Corp.

     15,861        1,733    

Kadant, Inc.

     5,815        1,213    

Kennametal, Inc.

     40,774        1,125    

Lightning eMotors, Inc.*

     22,104        6    

Lindsay Corp.

     5,455        824    

Luxfer Holdings PLC

     13,552        229    

Manitowoc (The) Co., Inc.*

     17,329        296    

Markforged Holding Corp.*

     56,454        54    

Microvast Holdings, Inc.*

     86,760        108    

Miller Industries, Inc.

     5,531        196    

Mueller Industries, Inc.

     28,066        2,062    

Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A

     78,121        1,089    

Nikola Corp.*

     170,451        206    

Omega Flex, Inc.

     1,632        182    

Proterra, Inc.*

     112,175        170    

Proto Labs, Inc.*

     13,608        451    

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

     14,267        3,320    

REV Group, Inc.

     16,552        198    

Sarcos Technology & Robotics Corp.*

     56,295        27    

Shyft Group (The), Inc.

     17,302        394    

SPX Technologies, Inc.*

     21,965        1,550    

Standex International Corp.

     5,847        716    

Tennant Co.

     9,276        636    

Terex Corp.

     33,473        1,619    

Titan International, Inc.*

     25,740        270    

Trinity Industries, Inc.

     41,255        1,005    

Velo3D, Inc.*

     28,712        65    

Wabash National Corp.

     23,872        587    

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

     13,722        2,310    

Xos, Inc.*

     27,914        15    
       
                46,459      

Marine Transportation – 0.2%

 

 

Costamare, Inc.

     26,539        250    

Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc.

     6,753        307    

Eneti, Inc.

     11,173        105    

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

     18,413        288    

Golden Ocean Group Ltd.

     61,708        587    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Marine Transportation – 0.2%    continued

 

 

Matson, Inc.

     18,762        $1,120    

Safe Bulkers, Inc.

     35,796        132    
       
                2,789      

Media – 0.7%

 

 

AdTheorent Holding Co., Inc.*

     18,383        31    

Advantage Solutions, Inc.*

     41,222        65    

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A*

     15,199        267    

Audacy, Inc.*

     60,557        8    

Boston Omaha Corp., Class A*

     11,026        261    

Cardlytics, Inc.*

     16,078        55    

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.*

     184,765        222    

Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A*

     8,904        33    

Daily Journal Corp.*

     610        174    

Entravision Communications Corp., Class A

     29,719        180    

EW Scripps (The) Co., Class A*

     29,418        277    

Gambling.com Group Ltd.*

     4,504        45    

Gannett Co., Inc.*

     72,026        135    

Gray Television, Inc.

     41,214        359    

iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A*

     60,605        236    

Innovid Corp.*

     38,001        54    

Integral Ad Science Holding Corp.*

     19,193        274    

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A

     21,522        834    

Magnite, Inc.*

     66,461        615    

PubMatic, Inc., Class A*

     21,650        299    

Quotient Technology, Inc.*

     45,461        149    

Scholastic Corp.

     14,537        498    

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A

     20,069        344    

Stagwell, Inc.*

     38,585        286    

TechTarget, Inc.*

     13,555        490    

TEGNA, Inc.

     111,019        1,877    

Thryv Holdings, Inc.*

     12,690        293    

Urban One, Inc.*

     3,977        30    

Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ Exchange)*

     5,627        31    

WideOpenWest, Inc.*

     26,853        285    
       
                8,707      

Metals & Mining – 1.8%

 

 

5E Advanced Materials, Inc.*

     19,203        104    

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.

     7,574        1,182    

Arconic Corp.*

     50,501        1,325    

ATI, Inc.*

     62,021        2,447    

Carpenter Technology Corp.

     23,968        1,073    

Century Aluminum Co.*

     26,111        261    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   208   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Metals & Mining – 1.8%    continued

 

 

Coeur Mining, Inc.*

     139,552        $557    

Commercial Metals Co.

     58,422        2,857    

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

     17,191        590    

Constellium S.E.*

     63,322        968    

Dakota Gold Corp.*

     26,096        94    

Haynes International, Inc.

     6,111        306    

Hecla Mining Co.

     275,418        1,743    

Hycroft Mining Holding Corp.*

     76,658        33    

Ivanhoe Electric, Inc.*

     22,888        278    

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

     7,930        592    

Materion Corp.

     10,145        1,177    

Novagold Resources, Inc.*

     119,764        745    

Olympic Steel, Inc.

     4,789        250    

Piedmont Lithium, Inc.*

     8,701        523    

PolyMet Mining Corp.*

     14,498        31    

Ramaco Resources, Inc.

     11,266        99    

Ryerson Holding Corp.

     9,765        355    

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A

     12,698        395    

SunCoke Energy, Inc.

     41,662        374    

TimkenSteel Corp.*

     22,232        408    

Tredegar Corp.

     13,691        125    

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

     25,809        947    

Worthington Industries, Inc.

     15,764        1,019    
       
                20,858      

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.1%

 

 

AFC Gamma, Inc.

     8,181        99    

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc.

     6,087        44    

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

     70,682        658    

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

     82,058        943    

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp.

     25,851        235    

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.

     79,754        419    

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A

     86,525        1,544    

BrightSpire Capital, Inc.

     47,036        277    

Broadmark Realty Capital, Inc.

     65,031        306    

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.

     2,650        36    

Chimera Investment Corp.

     116,469        657    

Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.

     46,139        537    

Dynex Capital, Inc.

     25,802        313    

Ellington Financial, Inc.

     31,533        385    

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.

     41,642        497    

Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc.

     26,120        130    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.1%    continued

 

 

Hannon Armstrong Sustainable

       

Infrastructure Capital, Inc.

     43,314        $1,239    

Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.

     17,844        198    

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.

     28,576        325    

Ladder Capital Corp.

     57,030        539    

MFA Financial, Inc.

     51,502        511    

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.

     46,453        463    

Nexpoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.

     4,000        63    

Orchid Island Capital, Inc.

     18,025        193    

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     44,628        550    

Ready Capital Corp.

     35,993        366    

Redwood Trust, Inc.

     56,930        384    

TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc.

     34,471        250    

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

     47,996        706    
       
                12,867      

Multi-Utilities – 0.5%

 

 

Avista Corp.

     37,042        1,573    

Black Hills Corp.

     32,398        2,044    

NorthWestern Corp.

     29,124        1,685    

PNM Resources, Inc. - (Fractional Shares)(1)

     50,000           

Unitil Corp.

     7,960        454    
       
                5,756      

Office Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.4%

 

 

Brandywine Realty Trust

     84,949        402    

City Office REIT, Inc.

     19,472        134    

Corporate Office Properties Trust

     56,471        1,339    

Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

     45,656        627    

Equity Commonwealth

     52,522        1,088    

Franklin Street Properties Corp.

     49,533        78    

Office Properties Income Trust

     23,997        295    

Orion Office REIT, Inc.

     28,487        191    

Paramount Group, Inc.

     93,747        427    

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

     61,544        449    

Postal Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

     9,034        138    
       
                5,168      

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.4%

 

 

Aemetis, Inc.*

     15,133        35    

Alto Ingredients, Inc.*

     35,840        54    

Amplify Energy Corp.*

     18,004        124    

Arch Resources, Inc.

     7,449        979    

Ardmore Shipping Corp.

     20,593        306    

Battalion Oil Corp.*

     1,162        8    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   209   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.4%    continued

 

 

Berry Corp.

     38,208        $300    

California Resources Corp.

     37,115        1,429    

Callon Petroleum Co.*

     24,672        825    

Centrus Energy Corp., Class A*

     5,348        172    

Chord Energy Corp.

     20,720        2,789    

Civitas Resources, Inc.

     36,984        2,528    

Clean Energy Fuels Corp.*

     84,964        370    

CNX Resources Corp.*

     83,622        1,340    

Comstock Resources, Inc.

     46,087        497    

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

     17,031        992    

Crescent Energy Co., Class A

     19,700        223    

CVR Energy, Inc.

     14,817        486    

Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.

     34,824        799    

Denbury, Inc.*

     24,974        2,188    

DHT Holdings, Inc.

     68,771        743    

Dorian LPG Ltd.

     15,453        308    

Earthstone Energy, Inc., Class A*

     21,954        286    

Empire Petroleum Corp.*

     5,123        64    

Energy Fuels, Inc.*

     78,186        436    

Equitrans Midstream Corp.

     206,063        1,191    

Excelerate Energy, Inc., Class A

     9,358        207    

FLEX LNG Ltd.

     14,342        482    

Frontline PLC

     62,019        1,027    

Gevo, Inc.*

     98,270        151    

Golar LNG Ltd.*

     50,157        1,083    

Green Plains, Inc.*

     26,956        835    

Gulfport Energy Corp.*

     5,492        439    

HighPeak Energy, Inc.

     3,495        80    

International Seaways, Inc.

     24,458        1,019    

Kinetik Holdings, Inc.

     8,339        261    

Kosmos Energy Ltd.*

     226,416        1,685    

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A

     87,542        1,915    

Matador Resources Co.

     56,259        2,681    

Murphy Oil Corp.

     73,506        2,718    

NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A

     2,042        74    

NextDecade Corp.*

     18,109        90    

Nordic American Tankers Ltd.

     103,132        408    

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.

     33,168        1,007    

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.*

     24,481        715    

PBF Energy, Inc., Class A

     59,147        2,565    

Peabody Energy Corp.*

     58,574        1,500    

Permian Resources Corp.

     117,914        1,238    

Ranger Oil Corp., Class A

     9,653        394    

REX American Resources Corp.*

     7,907        226    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.4%    continued

 

 

Riley Exploration Permian, Inc.

     5,292        $201    

Ring Energy, Inc.*

     46,765        89    

SandRidge Energy, Inc.*

     16,019        231    

Scorpio Tankers, Inc.

     23,438        1,320    

SFL Corp. Ltd.

     57,490        546    

SilverBow Resources, Inc.*

     5,933        136    

Sitio Royalties Corp., Class A

     35,650        806    

SM Energy Co.

     60,304        1,698    

Talos Energy, Inc.*

     34,525        512    

Teekay Corp.*

     34,355        212    

Teekay Tankers Ltd., Class A*

     11,508        494    

Tellurian, Inc.*

     256,202        315    

Uranium Energy Corp.*

     180,232        519    

Ur-Energy, Inc.*

     105,179        112    

VAALCO Energy, Inc.

     53,198        241    

Vertex Energy, Inc.*

     27,182        269    

Vital Energy, Inc.*

     8,318        379    

W&T Offshore, Inc.*

     47,467        241    

World Fuel Services Corp.

     30,715        785    
       
                51,378      

Paper & Forest Products – 0.1%

 

 

Clearwater Paper Corp.*

     8,419        281    

Glatfelter Corp.

     22,208        71    

Sylvamo Corp.

     16,914        783    
       
                1,135      

Passenger Airlines – 0.3%

 

 

Allegiant Travel Co.*

     7,885        725    

Blade Air Mobility, Inc.*

     28,386        96    

Frontier Group Holdings, Inc.*

     18,742        184    

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.*

     25,497        234    

Joby Aviation, Inc.*

     129,171        561    

SkyWest, Inc.*

     25,053        555    

Spirit Airlines, Inc.

     54,160        930    

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.*

     16,624        341    

Wheels Up Experience, Inc.*

     80,982        51    
       
                3,677      

Personal Care Products – 0.9%

 

 

Beauty Health (The) Co.*

     43,212        546    

BellRing Brands, Inc.*

     66,990        2,278    

Edgewell Personal Care Co.

     25,818        1,095    

elf Beauty, Inc.*

     24,551        2,022    

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.*

     49,058        790    

Honest (The) Co., Inc.*

     33,061        60    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   210   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Personal Care Products – 0.9%    continued

 

 

Inter Parfums, Inc.

     8,994        $1,279    

Medifast, Inc.

     5,449        565    

Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.*

     6,611        67    

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A

     24,625        968    

Thorne HealthTech, Inc.*

     6,731        31    

USANA Health Sciences, Inc.*

     5,613        353    

Veru, Inc.*

     32,664        38    
       
                10,092      

Pharmaceuticals – 1.7%

 

 

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.*

     32,329        262    

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     51,068        71    

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     19,168        719    

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     25,260        741    

AN2 Therapeutics, Inc.*

     5,608        55    

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     6,397        254    

Arvinas, Inc.*

     24,357        665    

Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     38,079        128    

Athira Pharma, Inc.*

     16,897        42    

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.*

     16,056        990    

Cara Therapeutics, Inc.*

     22,440        110    

Cassava Sciences, Inc.*

     19,085        460    

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

     16,817        403    

Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.*

     43,277        937    

DICE Therapeutics, Inc.*

     17,713        507    

Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc.*

     18,908        126    

Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.*

     36,933        59    

Evolus, Inc.*

     17,668        149    

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     12,815        38    

Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.*

     25,100        72    

Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.*

     13,125        429    

Innoviva, Inc.*

     31,638        356    

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*

     45,663        2,473    

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     7,567        557    

Liquidia Corp.*

     23,909        165    

Nektar Therapeutics*

     90,791        64    

NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     20,033        82    

Nuvation Bio, Inc.*

     58,219        97    

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.*

     38,751        204    

Pacira BioSciences, Inc.*

     22,502        918    

Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     12,257        88    

Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A

     10,255        157    

Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.*

     24,791        1,553    

Provention Bio, Inc.*

     31,646        763    

Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A*

     13,838        1,258    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Pharmaceuticals – 1.7%    continued

 

 

Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.*

     13,534        $31    

Revance Therapeutics, Inc.*

     40,456        1,303    

Scilex Holding Co.*

     32,903        270    

SIGA Technologies, Inc.

     23,512        135    

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     24,850        900    

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     9,163        115    

Theravance Biopharma, Inc.*

     32,636        354    

Theseus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     8,503        76    

Third Harmonic Bio, Inc.*

     6,367        26    

Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.*

     12,478        418    

Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.*

     66,988        109    
       
                19,689      

Professional Services – 2.4%

 

 

Alight, Inc., Class A*

     191,899        1,767    

ASGN, Inc.*

     24,614        2,035    

Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc.*

     9,700        118    

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

     3,446        306    

CBIZ, Inc.*

     23,502        1,163    

Conduent, Inc.*

     84,954        291    

CRA International, Inc.

     3,494        377    

CSG Systems International, Inc.

     15,575        836    

ExlService Holdings, Inc.*

     16,184        2,619    

Exponent, Inc.

     25,362        2,528    

First Advantage Corp.*

     29,456        411    

Forrester Research, Inc.*

     5,651        183    

Franklin Covey Co.*

     6,104        235    

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

     9,814        298    

HireRight Holdings Corp.*

     10,630        113    

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*

     9,768        785    

IBEX Holdings Ltd.*

     4,513        110    

ICF International, Inc.

     9,165        1,005    

Insperity, Inc.

     17,908        2,177    

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

     16,906        281    

Kforce, Inc.

     9,905        626    

Korn Ferry

     26,064        1,349    

Legalzoom.com, Inc.*

     48,138        452    

Maximus, Inc.

     30,262        2,382    

NV5 Global, Inc.*

     6,793        706    

Planet Labs PBC*

     96,338        379    

Red Violet, Inc.*

     4,898        86    

Resources Connection, Inc.

     16,170        276    

Skillsoft Corp.*

     40,417        81    

Spire Global, Inc.*

     62,856        42    

Sterling Check Corp.*

     11,964        133    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   211   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Professional Services – 2.4%    continued

 

 

TriNet Group, Inc.*

     18,767        $1,513    

TrueBlue, Inc.*

     16,147        287    

TTEC Holdings, Inc.

     9,431        351    

Upwork, Inc.*

     60,942        690    

Verra Mobility Corp.*

     70,293        1,189    

Willdan Group, Inc.*

     5,847        91    
       
                28,271      

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.6%

 

 

American Realty Investors, Inc.*

     789        21    

Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.*

     53,761        284    

Compass, Inc., Class A*

     136,878        442    

Cushman & Wakefield PLC*

     79,772        841    

DigitalBridge Group, Inc.

     79,222        950    

Doma Holdings, Inc.*

     67,913        28    

Douglas Elliman, Inc.

     37,666        117    

eXp World Holdings, Inc.

     34,885        443    

Forestar Group, Inc.*

     9,204        143    

FRP Holdings, Inc.*

     3,342        193    

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

     59,170        982    

Marcus & Millichap, Inc.

     12,590        404    

Newmark Group, Inc., Class A

     67,931        481    

Offerpad Solutions, Inc.*

     32,969        17    

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., Class A

     8,885        167    

Redfin Corp.*

     53,308        483    

RMR Group (The), Inc., Class A

     7,636        200    

St. Joe (The) Co.

     17,269        718    

Stratus Properties, Inc.

     2,908        58    

Tejon Ranch Co.*

     10,380        190    

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.*

     610        26    
       
                7,188      

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.5%

 

 

Apartment Investment and

       

Management Co., Class A

     75,183        578    

Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc.*

     1,956        39    

BRT Apartments Corp.

     6,014        119    

Centerspace

     7,536        412    

Clipper Realty, Inc.

     5,941        34    

Elme Communities

     43,787        782    

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

     112,120        1,797    

NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.

     11,358        496    

UMH Properties, Inc.

     26,164        387    

Veris Residential, Inc.*

     43,240        633    
       
                5,277      
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.5%

 

 

Acadia Realty Trust

     46,646        $651    

Agree Realty Corp.

     43,778        3,004    

Alexander’s, Inc.

     1,070        207    

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.

     13,353        342    

Getty Realty Corp.

     21,165        763    

InvenTrust Properties Corp.

     33,979        795    

Kite Realty Group Trust

     108,855        2,277    

Macerich (The) Co.

     107,126        1,135    

Necessity Retail REIT (The), Inc.

     66,866        420    

NETSTREIT Corp.

     27,581        504    

Phillips Edison & Co., Inc.

     58,415        1,905    

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.

     59,786        835    

RPT Realty

     42,500        404    

Saul Centers, Inc.

     5,942        232    

SITE Centers Corp.

     95,492        1,173    

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

     50,335        988    

Urban Edge Properties

     57,317        863    

Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., Class A

     13,898        244    

Whitestone REIT

     23,345        215    
       
                16,957      

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.0%

 

 

ACM Research, Inc., Class A*

     24,001        281    

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd.*

     11,059        298    

Ambarella, Inc.*

     18,550        1,436    

Amkor Technology, Inc.

     50,924        1,325    

Atomera, Inc.*

     10,235        65    

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.*

     16,387        2,184    

AXT, Inc.*

     20,511        82    

CEVA, Inc.*

     11,424        348    

Cohu, Inc.*

     23,586        905    

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.*

     48,351        455    

Diodes, Inc.*

     22,329        2,071    

FormFactor, Inc.*

     38,630        1,230    

Ichor Holdings Ltd.*

     14,035        460    

Impinj, Inc.*

     10,775        1,460    

indie Semiconductor, Inc., Class A*

     52,732        556    

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.

     27,734        1,461    

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*

     27,024        1,914    

MaxLinear, Inc.*

     36,510        1,286    

Meta Materials, Inc.(3) *

     1           

Onto Innovation, Inc.*

     24,711        2,172    

PDF Solutions, Inc.*

     15,091        640    

Photronics, Inc.*

     30,038        498    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   212   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.0%    continued

 

 

Power Integrations, Inc.

     28,434        $2,407    

Rambus, Inc.*

     53,380        2,736    

Rigetti Computing, Inc.*

     40,297        29    

Semtech Corp.*

     31,714        766    

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

     15,788        2,764    

SiTime Corp.*

     8,135        1,157    

SkyWater Technology, Inc.*

     5,643        64    

SMART Global Holdings, Inc.*

     24,119        416    

Synaptics, Inc.*

     19,891        2,211    

Transphorm, Inc.*

     11,400        46    

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.*

     22,359        741    

Veeco Instruments, Inc.*

     25,407        537    
       
                35,001      

Software – 5.0%

 

 

8x8, Inc.*

     55,989        233    

A10 Networks, Inc.

     32,099        497    

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*

     56,199        1,516    

Adeia, Inc.

     52,308        463    

Agilysys, Inc.*

     9,825        811    

Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.*

     24,126        1,213    

Alkami Technology, Inc.*

     18,139        230    

Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A*

     26,046        1,878    

American Software, Inc., Class A

     15,696        198    

Amplitude, Inc., Class A*

     28,027        349    

Appfolio, Inc., Class A*

     9,861        1,228    

Appian Corp., Class A*

     20,078        891    

Applied Digital Corp.*

     34,068        76    

Arteris, Inc.*

     8,820        37    

Asana, Inc., Class A*

     36,549        772    

AvePoint, Inc.*

     65,490        270    

Blackbaud, Inc.*

     23,129        1,603    

Blackline, Inc.*

     27,723        1,862    

Blend Labs, Inc., Class A*

     94,844        94    

Box, Inc., Class A*

     69,795        1,870    

C3.ai, Inc., Class A*

     29,789        1,000    

Cerence, Inc.*

     20,080        564    

Cipher Mining, Inc.*

     19,005        44    

Cleanspark, Inc.*

     34,967        97    

Clear Secure, Inc., Class A

     32,537        852    

CommVault Systems, Inc.*

     22,169        1,258    

Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.*

     9,407        321    

Couchbase, Inc.*

     14,248        200    

CS Disco, Inc.*

     11,270        75    

Cvent Holding Corp.*

     22,517        188    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Software – 5.0%    continued

 

 

Digimarc Corp.*

     6,864        $135    

Digital Turbine, Inc.*

     47,114        582    

Domo, Inc., Class B*

     15,589        221    

E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.*

     99,777        581    

Ebix, Inc.

     13,279        175    

eGain Corp.*

     10,594        80    

Enfusion, Inc., Class A*

     13,405        141    

EngageSmart, Inc.*

     17,807        343    

Envestnet, Inc.*

     27,576        1,618    

Everbridge, Inc.*

     20,088        696    

EverCommerce, Inc.*

     12,006        127    

ForgeRock, Inc., Class A*

     21,734        448    

Greenidge Generation Holdings, Inc.*

     6,811        3    

Instructure Holdings, Inc.*

     8,691        225    

Intapp, Inc.*

     7,236        324    

InterDigital, Inc.

     14,877        1,085    

IronNet, Inc.*

     31,007        11    

Kaleyra, Inc.*

     4,166        7    

Latch, Inc.*

     53,753        41    

LivePerson, Inc.*

     35,279        156    

LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.*

     31,514        691    

LiveVox Holdings, Inc.*

     11,373        35    

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc.*

     58,686        512    

Matterport, Inc.*

     112,383        307    

MeridianLink, Inc.*

     11,453        198    

MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A*

     4,832        1,412    

Mitek Systems, Inc.*

     21,296        204    

Model N, Inc.*

     18,730        627    

Momentive Global, Inc.*

     65,346        609    

N-able, Inc.*

     34,237        452    

NextNav, Inc.*

     33,637        68    

Olo, Inc., Class A*

     44,970        367    

ON24, Inc.*

     20,841        183    

OneSpan, Inc.*

     19,920        349    

PagerDuty, Inc.*

     43,056        1,506    

Porch Group, Inc.*

     41,203        59    

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     22,928        454    

Progress Software Corp.

     21,530        1,237    

PROS Holdings, Inc.*

     20,580        564    

Q2 Holdings, Inc.*

     27,984        689    

Qualys, Inc.*

     19,229        2,500    

Rapid7, Inc.*

     29,400        1,350    

Rimini Street, Inc.*

     24,539        101    

Riot Platforms, Inc.*

     79,453        794    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   213   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Software – 5.0%    continued

 

 

Sapiens International Corp. N.V.

     16,027        $348    

SecureWorks Corp., Class A*

     4,891        42    

ShotSpotter, Inc.*

     4,479        176    

SolarWinds Corp.*

     24,119        207    

Sprout Social, Inc., Class A*

     23,488        1,430    

SPS Commerce, Inc.*

     18,123        2,760    

Sumo Logic, Inc.*

     59,026        707    

Telos Corp.*

     27,153        69    

Tenable Holdings, Inc.*

     55,907        2,656    

Terawulf, Inc.*

     28,559        27    

Upland Software, Inc.*

     14,782        64    

Varonis Systems, Inc.*

     53,514        1,392    

Verint Systems, Inc.*

     32,214        1,200    

Veritone, Inc.*

     15,654        91    

Viant Technology, Inc., Class A*

     7,009        30    

Weave Communications, Inc.*

     15,780        78    

WM Technology, Inc.*

     37,681        32    

Workiva, Inc.*

     23,820        2,439    

Xperi, Inc.*

     21,029        230    

Yext, Inc.*

     55,543        534    

Zeta Global Holdings Corp., Class A*

     55,847        605    

Zuora, Inc., Class A*

     63,239        625    
       
                58,699      

Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.5%

 

 

Farmland Partners, Inc.

     24,945        267    

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

     41,928        1,126    

Gladstone Land Corp.

     16,187        269    

iStar, Inc.

     20,052        589    

Outfront Media, Inc.

     72,787        1,181    

PotlatchDeltic Corp.

     39,653        1,963    

Uniti Group, Inc.

     119,050        423    
       
                5,818      

Specialty Retail – 2.7%

 

 

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A*

     12,272        141    

Aaron’s (The) Co., Inc.

     15,204        147    

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A*

     24,396        677    

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.

     38,049        2,483    

aka Brands Holding Corp.*

     5,265        3    

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

     76,588        1,029    

America’s Car-Mart, Inc.*

     2,962        235    

Arko Corp.

     41,819        355    

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.*

     11,062        2,323    

BARK, Inc.*

     50,980        74    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Specialty Retail – 2.7%    continued

 

 

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*

     38,498        $16    

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.

     10,778        83    

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*

     14,801        1,134    

Buckle (The), Inc.

     15,178        542    

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

     6,802        158    

Caleres, Inc.

     16,798        363    

Camping World Holdings, Inc., Class A

     19,557        408    

CarParts.com, Inc.*

     25,517        136    

Cato (The) Corp., Class A

     8,967        79    

Chico’s FAS, Inc.*

     61,495        338    

Children’s Place (The), Inc.*

     5,780        233    

Citi Trends, Inc.*

     4,064        77    

Conn’s, Inc.*

     6,440        39    

Container Store Group (The), Inc.*

     16,363        56    

Designer Brands, Inc., Class A

     24,218        212    

Destination XL Group, Inc.*

     28,794        159    

Duluth Holdings, Inc., Class B*

     6,586        42    

EVgo, Inc.*

     33,978        265    

Express, Inc.*

     32,097        25    

Foot Locker, Inc.

     40,451        1,605    

Franchise Group, Inc.

     13,053        356    

Genesco, Inc.*

     5,866        216    

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

     7,036        1,593    

GrowGeneration Corp.*

     28,950        99    

Guess?, Inc.

     15,593        303    

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

     7,266        232    

Hibbett, Inc.

     6,379        376    

JOANN, Inc.

     5,420        9    

Lands’ End, Inc.*

     7,650        74    

LL Flooring Holdings, Inc.*

     14,496        55    

Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc.*

     8,326        20    

MarineMax, Inc.*

     10,607        305    

Monro, Inc.

     15,634        773    

Murphy U.S.A., Inc.

     10,097        2,605    

National Vision Holdings, Inc.*

     39,385        742    

ODP (The) Corp.*

     20,067        903    

OneWater Marine, Inc., Class A*

     5,670        159    

Overstock.com, Inc.*

     21,371        433    

PetMed Express, Inc.

     10,066        163    

RealReal (The), Inc.*

     44,453        56    

Rent the Runway, Inc., Class A*

     23,705        68    

Revolve Group, Inc.*

     20,509        539    

RumbleON, Inc., Class B*

     5,305        32    

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.*

     53,642        836    

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   214   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Specialty Retail – 2.7%    continued

 

 

Shoe Carnival, Inc.

     8,224        $211    

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

     22,320        1,736    

Sleep Number Corp.*

     10,687        325    

Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A

     9,037        491    

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc.*

     17,849        151    

Stitch Fix, Inc., Class A*

     41,834        214    

ThredUp, Inc., Class A*

     29,208        74    

Tile Shop Holdings, Inc.*

     15,694        74    

Tilly’s, Inc., Class A*

     11,385        88    

Torrid Holdings, Inc.*

     7,235        32    

TravelCenters of America, Inc.*

     6,341        548    

Upbound Group, Inc.

     25,050        614    

Urban Outfitters, Inc.*

     31,991        887    

Warby Parker, Inc., Class A*

     41,802        443    

Winmark Corp.

     1,407        451    

Zumiez, Inc.*

     7,800        144    
       
                30,867      

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.4%

 

 

Avid Technology, Inc.*

     17,430        558    

CompoSecure, Inc.*

     3,906        29    

Corsair Gaming, Inc.*

     19,856        364    

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.*

     36,318        44    

Eastman Kodak Co.*

     28,380        116    

IonQ, Inc.*

     59,473        366    

Super Micro Computer, Inc.*

     23,475        2,501    

Turtle Beach Corp.*

     7,717        77    

Xerox Holdings Corp.

     57,281        882    
       
                4,937      

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.8%

 

 

Allbirds, Inc., Class A*

     48,629        58    

Crocs, Inc.*

     30,361        3,839    

Ermenegildo Zegna N.V.

     29,938        408    

Fossil Group, Inc.*

     23,510        75    

G-III Apparel Group Ltd.*

     21,587        336    

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

     27,853        1,348    

Movado Group, Inc.

     7,365        212    

Oxford Industries, Inc.

     7,424        784    

PLBY Group, Inc.*

     19,126        38    

Rocky Brands, Inc.

     3,419        79    

Steven Madden Ltd.

     38,572        1,388    

Superior Group of Cos., Inc.

     5,816        46    
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

    

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.8%    continued

 

 

Unifi, Inc.*

     7,143        $58    

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

     38,749        661    
       
                9,330      

Tobacco – 0.1%

 

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.*

     81,219        62    

Turning Point Brands, Inc.

     7,411        156    

Universal Corp.

     12,099        640    

Vector Group Ltd.

     72,017        865    
       
                1,723      

Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.7%

 

 

Alta Equipment Group, Inc.

     10,326        164    

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

     19,118        2,717    

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*

     25,792        1,518    

BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.*

     4,402        299    

Boise Cascade Co.

     19,833        1,254    

Custom Truck One Source, Inc.*

     29,915        203    

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.*

     2,500        114    

DXP Enterprises, Inc.*

     7,642        206    

GATX Corp.

     17,490        1,924    

Global Industrial Co.

     6,476        174    

GMS, Inc.*

     20,785        1,203    

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

     16,028        709    

Herc Holdings, Inc.

     12,610        1,436    

Hudson Technologies, Inc.*

     21,759        190    

Karat Packaging, Inc.

     2,790        37    

McGrath RentCorp

     12,166        1,135    

MRC Global, Inc.*

     41,712        405    

NOW, Inc.*

     55,418        618    

Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A

     20,860        1,139    

Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class B

     3,310        198    

Textainer Group Holdings Ltd.

     21,837        701    

Titan Machinery, Inc.*

     10,181        310    

Transcat, Inc.*

     3,567        319    

Triton International Ltd.

     29,036        1,836    

Veritiv Corp.

     6,479        876    

Xometry, Inc., Class A*

     17,140        257    
       
                19,942      

Water Utilities – 0.5%

 

 

American States Water Co.

     18,402        1,636    

Artesian Resources Corp., Class A

     4,100        227    

California Water Service Group

     27,028        1,573    

Global Water Resources, Inc.

     6,816        85    

Middlesex Water Co.

     8,702        680    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   215   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND    continued

 

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
    

COMMON STOCKS - 99.4%    continued

 

         

Water Utilities – 0.5%    continued

              

Pure Cycle Corp.*

       9,801        $92     

SJW Group

       13,420        1,021     

York Water (The) Co.

       7,088        317           
                    5,631           

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.1%

 

    

Gogo, Inc.*

       24,739        359     

KORE Group Holdings, Inc.*

       20,758        25     

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.

       24,229        461     

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

       50,488        530     

United States Cellular Corp.*

       7,328        152           
                    1,527           

Total Common Stocks

                                

(Cost $876,066)

            1,155,821     
              

RIGHTS – 0.0%

              

Biotechnology – 0.0%

              

Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)(1) *

       7,412            

Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)(1) (4) *

       398            

Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)(1) (4) *

       5,175        42           
                    42           

Metals & Mining – 0.0%

              

PolyMet Mining Corp.(3) *

       14,498                  

Total Rights

                                

(Cost $40)

            42     
              

OTHER – 0.0%

              

Escrow DLB Oil & Gas, Inc.(1) *

       1,200            

Escrow Fresh Market (The),
Inc.(1) *

       24,619            

Escrow Petrocorp, Inc.(1) *

       420                  

Total Other

                                

(Cost $—)

                
              

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 0.3%

 

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(5) (6)

       3,474,552        3,475           

Total Investment Companies

                                

(Cost $3,475)

            3,475     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  

VALUE

(000S)

    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.2%

 

    

U.S. Treasury Bill, 4.46%, 5/11/23(7) (8)

       $2,260        $2,249           

Total Short-Term Investments

                                

(Cost $2,249)

            2,249     
                                  

Total Investments – 99.9%

                                

(Cost $881,830)

            1,161,587     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.1%

 

       1,490           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

                  $1,163,077           

 

(1) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

(2) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(3) 

Value rounds to less than one thousand.

 

(4) 

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of this restricted illiquid security amounted to approximately $42,000 or 0.0% of net assets. Additional information on this restricted illiquid security is as follows:

 

  SECURITY    ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE
   COST    
(000S)    

Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)

   6/10/19      $

Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. (Contingent Value Rights)

   11/2/16        40

 

(5) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(6) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(7) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

(8) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

 

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   216   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  CONTRACT
POSITION
  CONTRACT
EXP.
  VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)
(1)

E-Mini Russell 2000 Index

  75   $6,801   Long   6/23   $229
                     

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

  Common Stocks

     99.4

  Rights

     0.0

  Other

     0.0

  Investment Companies

     0.3

  Short-Term Investments

     0.2

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
  LEVEL 2
(000S)
  LEVEL 3
(000S)
  TOTAL
(000S)

Common Stocks:

               

Biotechnology

    $ 76,909     $     $ 3     $ 76,912

All Other Industries(1)

      1,078,909                   1,078,909

Total Common Stocks

      1,155,818             3       1,155,821   

Rights(1)

                  42       42

Investment Companies

      3,475                   3,475

Short-Term Investments

            2,249             2,249

Total Investments

    $ 1,159,293     $ 2,249     $ 45     $ 1,161,587

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                                       

Assets

               

Futures Contracts

    $ 229     $     $     $ 229

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   217   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.9%

 

     

Aerospace & Defense – 1.0%

 

  

AAR Corp.*

     54,999        $3,000     

Moog, Inc., Class A

     134,917        13,593     
       
                16,593           

Automobile Components – 0.8%

 

  

Adient PLC*

     131,290        5,378     

Dana, Inc.

     41,622        626     

Modine Manufacturing Co.*

     44,230        1,019     

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

     129,572        4,783     

Visteon Corp.*

     3,640        571     
       
                12,377           

Banks – 15.5%

 

  

1st Source Corp.

     15,496        669     

Amalgamated Financial Corp.

     45,494        805     

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.

     132,849        4,656     

Axos Financial, Inc.*

     160,171        5,913     

BancFirst Corp.

     98,081        8,151     

Bancorp (The), Inc.*

     89,217        2,485     

Bank of NT Butterfield & Son (The) Ltd.

     47,309        1,277     

Banner Corp.

     56,848        3,091     

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.

     68,789        1,724     

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

     166,926        1,753     

Cadence Bank

     208,698        4,333     

Cathay General Bancorp

     184,369        6,364     

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

     71,236        1,275     

City Holding Co.

     104,356        9,484     

Civista Bancshares, Inc.

     22,966        388     

CNB Financial Corp.

     29,482        566     

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

     349,917        7,495     

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.

     134,603        5,108     

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

     56,228        994     

CVB Financial Corp.

     206,439        3,443     

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

     27,972        636     

Eagle Bancorp, Inc.

     77,018        2,578     

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

     85,316        3,804     

Financial Institutions, Inc.

     61,256        1,181     

First Bancorp

     75,244        2,673     

First BanCorp (New York Exchange)

     765,393        8,741     

First Business Financial Services, Inc.

     28,087        857     

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

     264,016        3,282     

First Community Bankshares, Inc.

     25,345        635     

First Financial Bancorp

     195,193        4,249     

First Financial Corp.

     98,776        3,702     

First Merchants Corp.

     89,052        2,934     

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Banks – 15.5%    continued

 

  

First Mid Bancshares, Inc.

     23,675        $644     

Fulton Financial Corp.

     205,109        2,835     

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

     55,711        2,340     

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

     36,154        1,832     

Hancock Whitney Corp.

     213,545        7,773     

Heritage Financial Corp.

     68,156        1,459     

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.

     127,873        3,794     

Home Bancorp, Inc.

     12,898        426     

Home BancShares, Inc.

     376,102        8,165     

HomeStreet, Inc.

     65,695        1,182     

Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

     62,047        686     

Independent Bank Corp.

     149,558        9,814     

Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Exchange)

     31,347        557     

International Bancshares Corp.

     134,622        5,764     

Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

     270,565        4,232     

Lakeland Financial Corp.

     131,867        8,260     

Luther Burbank Corp.

     75,058        712     

Mercantile Bank Corp.

     22,971        702     

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.*

     11,758        398     

NBT Bancorp, Inc.

     209,996        7,079     

OFG Bancorp

     116,566        2,907     

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

     42,503        598     

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.

     130,084        3,125     

Park National Corp.

     33,525        3,975     

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp.

     32,068        950     

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

     44,536        2,457     

Preferred Bank

     33,580        1,841     

Premier Financial Corp.

     29,786        617     

QCR Holdings, Inc.

     22,359        982     

Renasant Corp.

     90,950        2,781     

Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A

     26,503        1,125     

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

     93,135        2,420     

Sierra Bancorp

     112,928        1,945     

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.

     13,070        489     

Southside Bancshares, Inc.

     72,252        2,399     

SouthState Corp.

     102,967        7,337     

Summit Financial Group, Inc.

     18,576        385     

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.*

     48,957        2,397     

TriCo Bancshares

     121,179        5,040     

TrustCo Bank Corp. NY

     49,852        1,592     

Trustmark Corp.

     156,962        3,877     

United Community Banks, Inc.

     287,535        8,085     

Univest Financial Corp.

     63,697        1,512     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   218   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Banks – 15.5%    continued

 

  

Veritex Holdings, Inc.

     73,575        $1,343     

Washington Federal, Inc.

     186,239        5,610     

WesBanco, Inc.

     156,687        4,810     

WSFS Financial Corp.

     173,955        6,542           
                251,041           

Biotechnology – 2.6%

 

  

Adicet Bio, Inc.*

     7,329        42     

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     131,767        3,027     

Akero Therapeutics, Inc.*

     38,916        1,489     

Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.*

     42,340        209     

Allovir, Inc.*

     120,642        475     

Altimmune, Inc.*

     8,420        36     

AnaptysBio, Inc.*

     115,916        2,522     

Arcus Biosciences, Inc.*

     9,586        175     

Ardelyx, Inc.*

     32,099        154     

ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     6,147        40     

Bioxcel Therapeutics, Inc.*

     4,799        90     

Bluebird Bio, Inc.*

     14,197        45     

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     275,227        4,563     

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.*

     50,215        1,807     

Chimerix, Inc.*

     15,656        20     

Chinook Therapeutics, Inc.*

     89,437        2,071     

Cogent Biosciences, Inc.*

     11,966        129     

Cytokinetics, Inc.*

     71,312        2,510     

Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.*

     8,891        102     

Editas Medicine, Inc.*

     11,778        85     

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.*

     18,656        193     

Erasca, Inc.*

     20,730        62     

FibroGen, Inc.*

     16,090        300     

Geron Corp.*

     65,297        142     

Ideaya Biosciences, Inc.*

     8,237        113     

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     42,734        35     

iTeos Therapeutics, Inc.*

     6,094        83     

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.*

     441,853        1,383     

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Class A*

     11,909        128     

Kura Oncology, Inc.*

     11,270        138     

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.*

     323,938        765     

MacroGenics, Inc.*

     174,661        1,252     

Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.*

     16,886        69     

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*

     122,814        2,853     

Omniab, Inc.(1) *

     6,939        2     

Omniab, Inc. (NASDAQ
Exchange)(1) *

     6,939        4     

PDL BioPharma, Inc.(1) *

     1,029,654        1,360     

REGENXBIO, Inc.*

     7,415        140     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.9%     continued

 

  

Biotechnology – 2.6%    continued

 

  

Relay Therapeutics, Inc.*

     104,983        $1,729     

Replimune Group, Inc.*

     8,520        150     

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     9,551        170     

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     11,620        199     

Sage Therapeutics, Inc.*

     77,818        3,265     

Sutro Biopharma, Inc.*

     9,358        43     

Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     10,298        218     

Travere Therapeutics, Inc.*

     79,439        1,787     

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     9,693        66     

Vir Biotechnology, Inc.*

     97,286        2,264     

Vor BioPharma, Inc.*

     6,713        36     

Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.*

     6,735        52     

Xencor, Inc.*

     95,979        2,677     

XOMA Corp.*

     2,002        42           
                41,311           

Broadline Retail – 0.2%

 

  

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A

     8,215        2,528           

Building Products – 0.7%

 

  

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

     37,639        1,628     

AZZ, Inc.

     39,426        1,626     

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.*

     10,765        522     

UFP Industries, Inc.

     76,577        6,086     

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.

     34,898        745           
                10,607           

Capital Markets – 0.4%

 

  

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.*

     48,623        1,987     

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     10,575        986     

StoneX Group, Inc.*

     26,535        2,747           
                5,720           

Chemicals – 2.2%

 

  

American Vanguard Corp.

     150,045        3,283     

Hawkins, Inc.

     30,134        1,319     

Innospec, Inc.

     104,224        10,701     

Mativ Holdings, Inc.

     14,748        316     

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

     224,607        13,571     

Sensient Technologies Corp.

     94,277        7,218           
                36,408           

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.2%

 

  

ABM Industries, Inc.

     118,244        5,314     

Ennis, Inc.

     225,291        4,751     

Matthews International Corp., Class A

     26,256        947     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.9%    continued

 

  

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.2%    continued

 

  

NL Industries, Inc.

     41,262        $250     

UniFirst Corp.

     47,504        8,372           
                19,634           

Communications Equipment – 0.5%

 

  

ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.

     52,870        838     

Digi International, Inc.*

     125,569        4,229     

NETGEAR, Inc.*

     26,895        498     

NetScout Systems, Inc.*

     115,772        3,317           
                8,882           

Construction & Engineering – 1.2%

 

  

Arcosa, Inc.

     108,976        6,878     

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

     10,248        960     

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     48,163        7,831     

Primoris Services Corp.

     77,021        1,899     

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.*

     39,659        1,502           
                19,070           

Construction Materials – 0.6%

 

  

Summit Materials, Inc., Class A*

     321,844        9,169           

Consumer Finance – 1.6%

 

  

Encore Capital Group, Inc.*

     127,974        6,456     

Enova International, Inc.*

     106,328        4,724     

Navient Corp.

     274,053        4,382     

Nelnet, Inc., Class A

     77,988        7,166     

PROG Holdings, Inc.*

     37,613        895     

Regional Management Corp.

     16,008        418     

World Acceptance Corp.*

     20,439        1,703           
                25,744           

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 1.7%

 

  

Andersons (The), Inc.

     279,442        11,547     

Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A

     49,491        4,390     

Performance Food Group Co.*

     30,033        1,812     

PriceSmart, Inc.

     11,690        836     

SpartanNash Co.

     66,944        1,660     

United Natural Foods, Inc.*

     90,758        2,391     

Weis Markets, Inc.

     62,754        5,313           
                27,949           

Containers & Packaging – 0.3%

 

  

Myers Industries, Inc.

     249,919        5,356           

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.1%

 

  

Laureate Education, Inc.

     177,697        2,090           

Diversified Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.7%

 

  

Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.

     110,281        1,303           
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.9%    continued

 

     

Diversified Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.7%     continued

 

  

Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.

     130,287        $2,216     

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

     171,565        4,263     

One Liberty Properties, Inc.

     136,510        3,130           
                10,912           

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.9%

 

  

Iridium Communications, Inc.

     228,128        14,128           

Electric Utilities – 1.9%

 

  

MGE Energy, Inc.

     61,088        4,745     

Otter Tail Corp.

     177,354        12,817     

PNM Resources, Inc.

     187,415        9,123     

Portland General Electric Co.

     74,309        3,633           
                30,318           

Electrical Equipment – 1.4%

 

  

Encore Wire Corp.

     78,938        14,630     

EnerSys

     84,547        7,345     

Preformed Line Products Co.

     11,345        1,453           
                23,428           

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.8%

 

  

Arlo Technologies, Inc.*

     58,997        358     

Belden, Inc.

     19,590        1,700     

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

     355,157        8,414     

CTS Corp.

     35,732        1,767     

ePlus, Inc.*

     24,920        1,222     

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*

     79,913        11,424     

Kimball Electronics, Inc.*

     35,778        862     

Methode Electronics, Inc.

     52,578        2,307     

PC Connection, Inc.

     216,458        9,732     

Plexus Corp.*

     17,726        1,730     

Sanmina Corp.*

     162,857        9,933     

ScanSource, Inc.*

     35,815        1,090     

TTM Technologies, Inc.*

     159,030        2,145     

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

     344,715        7,797     

Vishay Precision Group, Inc.*

     17,962        750           
                61,231           

Energy Equipment & Services – 1.0%

 

  

Archrock, Inc.

     215,334        2,104     

ChampionX Corp.

     350,195        9,501     

Nabors Industries Ltd.*

     84        10     

National Energy Services Reunited Corp.*

     124,027        652     

Newpark Resources, Inc.*

     370,679        1,427     

ProPetro Holding Corp.*

     256,945        1,848           
                15,542           

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   220   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Financial Services – 1.6%

 

  

Alerus Financial Corp.

     24,496        $393     

Essent Group Ltd.

     32,927        1,319     

Finance of America Cos., Inc., Class A*

     72,532        90     

Mr Cooper Group, Inc.*

     130,369        5,341     

NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     21,999        491     

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

     112,312        6,695     

Radian Group, Inc.

     313,790        6,935     

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

     54,020        4,115           
                25,379           

Food Products – 0.7%

 

  

Alico, Inc.

     10,718        259     

B&G Foods, Inc.

     31,130        483     

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.

     71,971        2,167     

Hostess Brands, Inc.*

     218,271        5,431     

Seneca Foods Corp., Class A*

     10,767        563     

Simply Good Foods (The) Co.*

     70,004        2,784           
                11,687           

Gas Utilities – 0.9%

 

  

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

     28,838        3,691     

New Jersey Resources Corp.

     4,501        239     

Northwest Natural Holding Co.

     51,387        2,444     

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

     30,870        1,928     

Spire, Inc.

     84,976        5,960           
                14,262           

Ground Transportation – 1.0%

 

  

ArcBest Corp.

     133,896        12,375     

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

     86,050        3,914           
                16,289           

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.2%

 

  

AngioDynamics, Inc.*

     272,049        2,813     

Artivion, Inc.*

     6,908        91     

Avanos Medical, Inc.*

     66,174        1,968     

Butterfly Network, Inc.*

     34,343        65     

Co-Diagnostics, Inc.*

     5,498        8     

Figs, Inc., Class A*

     28,416        176     

Integer Holdings Corp.*

     45,952        3,561     

Lantheus Holdings, Inc.*

     92,337        7,623     

LivaNova PLC*

     9,168        400     

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.*

     9,749        721     

Neogen Corp.*

     18,471        342     

Neuronetics, Inc.*

     4,812        14     

Orthofix Medical, Inc.*

     3,427        57     

Sight Sciences, Inc.*

     8,236        72     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.2%    continued

 

  

UFP Technologies, Inc.*

     1,298        $169     

Utah Medical Products, Inc.

     621        59     

Varex Imaging Corp.*

     61,260        1,114     

ViewRay, Inc.*

     31,016        107           
                19,360           

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.7%

 

  

Accolade, Inc.*

     71,876        1,034     

AdaptHealth Corp.*

     78,954        981     

Addus HomeCare Corp.*

     2,756        294     

ATI Physical Therapy, Inc.*

     724,037        184     

CareMax, Inc.*

     14,970        40     

Castle Biosciences, Inc.*

     4,513        103     

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.*

     5,391        120     

Fulgent Genetics, Inc.*

     5,084        159     

Innovage Holding Corp.*

     192,988        1,540     

LifeStance Health Group, Inc.*

     114,510        851     

National HealthCare Corp.

     64,629        3,753     

NeoGenomics, Inc.*

     197,694        3,442     

Option Care Health, Inc.*

     188,069        5,975     

Owens & Minor, Inc.*

     98,856        1,438     

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     240,558        6,440     

PetIQ, Inc.*

     5,061        58     

Premier, Inc., Class A

     20,340        658     

Select Medical Holdings Corp.

     21,778        563     

Surgery Partners, Inc.*

     15,408        531           
                28,164           

Health Care Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.4%

 

  

CareTrust REIT, Inc.

     200,321        3,922     

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

     184,072        3,558     

LTC Properties, Inc.

     105,485        3,706     

National Health Investors, Inc.

     108,054        5,573     

Physicians Realty Trust

     186,700        2,788     

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

     329,528        3,790           
                23,337           

Health Care Technology – 0.8%

 

  

American Well Corp., Class A*

     47,146        111     

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.*

     23,050        696     

Evolent Health, Inc., Class A*

     102,451        3,324     

HealthStream, Inc.*

     5,237        142     

Multiplan Corp.*

     109,470        116     

NextGen Healthcare, Inc.*

     159,607        2,779     

Veradigm, Inc.*

     395,061        5,156           
                12,324           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.9%    continued

 

  

Hotel & Resort Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.3%

 

  

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

     431,664        $6,700     

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

     370,476        3,012     

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

     274,297        3,851     

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

     475,208        4,695     

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     172,426        2,257           
                20,515           

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.8%

 

  

Boyd Gaming Corp.

     35,698        2,289     

International Game Technology PLC

     188,463        5,051     

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

     54,371        4,032     

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.

     12,935        1,011     

Red Rock Resorts, Inc., Class A

     31,537        1,405           
                13,788           

Household Durables – 3.4%

 

  

Beazer Homes U.S.A., Inc.*

     169,598        2,693     

Century Communities, Inc.

     75,774        4,843     

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

     164,049        4,505     

Hooker Furnishings Corp.

     91,647        1,667     

KB Home

     153,476        6,166     

M/I Homes, Inc.*

     39,893        2,517     

Meritage Homes Corp.

     72,523        8,468     

Taylor Morrison Home Corp.*

     279,244        10,684     

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.*

     520,130        13,170           
                54,713           

Household Products – 0.0%

 

  

Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A*

     21,605        844           

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.1%

 

  

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

     17,014        1,442           

Industrial Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.8%

 

  

LXP Industrial Trust

     570,357        5,880     

STAG Industrial, Inc.

     466,159        15,766     

Terreno Realty Corp.

     106,150        6,857           
                28,503           

Insurance – 4.4%

 

  

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

     413,874        15,102     

AMERISAFE, Inc.

     94,055        4,604     

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.

     36,020        1,055     

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

     595,482        13,214     

Donegal Group, Inc., Class A

     33,582        513     

Employers Holdings, Inc.

     262,661        10,950     

Enstar Group Ltd.*

     30,633        7,101     

Hanover Insurance Group (The), Inc.

     14,265        1,833     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.9%    continued

 

  

Insurance – 4.4%    continued

 

  

Kemper Corp.

     59,775        $3,267     

Safety Insurance Group, Inc.

     24,706        1,841     

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

     86,196        8,217     

Stewart Information Services Corp.

     33,604        1,356     

United Fire Group, Inc.

     53,672        1,425           
                70,478           

Interactive Media & Services – 0.5%

 

  

DHI Group, Inc.*

     76,030        295     

Ziff Davis, Inc.*

     103,824        8,103           
                8,398           

Leisure Products – 0.7%

 

  

Acushnet Holdings Corp.

     89,701        4,569     

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.*

     183,175        3,960     

Vista Outdoor, Inc.*

     81,970        2,272           
                10,801           

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.4%

 

  

AbCellera Biologics, Inc.*

     225,906        1,703     

BioLife Solutions, Inc.*

     7,315        159     

Bionano Genomics, Inc.*

     50,855        56     

Harvard Bioscience, Inc.*

     56,842        239     

Inotiv, Inc.*

     4,537        20     

OmniAb, Inc.*

     86,375        318     

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.*

     296,717        3,436     

Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.*

     16,470        20           
                5,951           

Machinery – 2.1%

 

  

Alamo Group, Inc.

     26,762        4,928     

Barnes Group, Inc.

     109,078        4,394     

Chart Industries, Inc.*

     24,049        3,016     

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

     62,111        2,308     

EnPro Industries, Inc.

     7,322        761     

Kadant, Inc.

     32,445        6,765     

Standex International Corp.

     77,464        9,485     

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

     18,593        3,129           
                34,786           

Marine Transportation – 0.2%

 

  

Costamare, Inc.

     100,475        945     

Matson, Inc.

     52,517        3,134           
                4,079           

Media – 1.7%

 

  

EW Scripps (The) Co., Class A*

     413,448        3,891     

Gray Television, Inc.

     130,880        1,141     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   222   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Media – 1.7%    continued

 

  

Scholastic Corp.

     120,575        $4,126     

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A

     88,410        1,517     

TEGNA, Inc.

     984,247        16,644           
                27,319           

Metals & Mining – 2.4%

 

  

Arconic Corp.*

     215,639        5,656     

Commercial Metals Co.

     403,618        19,737     

Materion Corp.

     61,881        7,178     

Ryerson Holding Corp.

     54,031        1,966     

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A

     68,629        2,134     

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

     73,726        2,707           
                39,378           

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.4%

 

  

Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.

     158,604        4,536     

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.

     166,106        1,892           
                6,428           

Multi-Utilities – 1.2%

 

  

Avista Corp.

     99,426        4,221     

Black Hills Corp.

     140,606        8,872     

NorthWestern Corp.

     84,694        4,900     

Unitil Corp.

     31,059        1,772           
                19,765           

Office Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%

 

  

City Office REIT, Inc.

     65,682        453     

Corporate Office Properties Trust

     192,633        4,568           
                5,021           

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.9%

 

  

Berry Corp.

     267,362        2,099     

California Resources Corp.

     140,275        5,401     

Civitas Resources, Inc.

     154,286        10,544     

Clean Energy Fuels Corp.*

     284,817        1,242     

CNX Resources Corp.*

     280,519        4,494     

Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.

     121,921        2,798     

DHT Holdings, Inc.

     698,886        7,555     

Earthstone Energy, Inc., Class A*

     42,747        556     

Frontline PLC

     652,742        10,809     

Green Plains, Inc.*

     190,191        5,894     

International Seaways, Inc.

     58,965        2,458     

Matador Resources Co.

     102,735        4,895     

Peabody Energy Corp.*

     314,257        8,045     

REX American Resources Corp.*

     40,589        1,160     

Scorpio Tankers, Inc.

     77,340        4,355     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.9%    continued

 

  

SM Energy Co.

     23        $1     

Southwestern Energy Co.*

     779,287        3,896     

Teekay Tankers Ltd., Class A*

     90,396        3,881           
                80,083           

Pharmaceuticals – 1.4%

 

  

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     25,937        36     

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     8,326        312     

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     58,219        1,708     

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     2,994        119     

Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     14,266        48     

Cara Therapeutics, Inc.*

     212,702        1,044     

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*

     58,489        3,167     

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     20,521        1,510     

Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A

     6,937        106     

Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.*

     146,140        9,153     

Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A*

     6,273        570     

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     148,102        5,366     

Theravance Biopharma, Inc.*

     11,539        125           
                23,264           

Professional Services – 2.3%

 

  

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

     26,426        2,342     

CBIZ, Inc.*

     187,937        9,301     

ICF International, Inc.

     64,639        7,091     

KBR, Inc.

     173,095        9,529     

Kforce, Inc.

     62,759        3,969     

Korn Ferry

     67,950        3,516     

Resources Connection, Inc.

     45,861        782           
                36,530           

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.3%

 

  

Marcus & Millichap, Inc.

     33,627        1,080     

St. Joe (The) Co.

     97,451        4,055           
                5,135           

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.1%

 

  

BRT Apartments Corp.

     16,551        327     

Centerspace

     16,478        900           
                1,227           

Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.4%

 

  

Agree Realty Corp.

     56,263        3,860     

Getty Realty Corp.

     81,935        2,952     

InvenTrust Properties Corp.

     165,163        3,865     

Kite Realty Group Trust

     294,948        6,170     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   223   EQUITY FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND     continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.9%    continued

 

  

Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.4%    continued

 

  

SITE Centers Corp.

     278,091        $3,415     

Urban Edge Properties

     163,368        2,461           
                22,723           

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.3%

 

  

Amkor Technology, Inc.

     460,636        11,986     

AXT, Inc.*

     58,487        233     

Canadian Solar, Inc.*

     83,058        3,306     

Cohu, Inc.*

     91,689        3,520     

Diodes, Inc.*

     73,136        6,784     

Onto Innovation, Inc.*

     56,416        4,958     

Photronics, Inc.*

     413,266        6,852     

Rambus, Inc.*

     307,446        15,760           
                53,399           

Software – 0.0%

 

  

Ebix, Inc.

     49,682        655     

WM Technology, Inc.*

     70,236        60           
                715           

Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.0%

 

  

Farmland Partners, Inc.

     42,765        458     

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

     128,598        3,454     

PotlatchDeltic Corp.

     232,410        11,504           
                15,416           

Specialty Retail – 3.3%

 

  

Aaron’s (The) Co., Inc.

     72,531        701     

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*

     67,396        5,165     

Buckle (The), Inc.

     69,775        2,490     

Children’s Place (The), Inc.*

     854        34     

Citi Trends, Inc.*

     5,127        98     

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     27,755        3,938     

Genesco, Inc.*

     98,634        3,638     

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

     40,773        9,232     

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

     158,943        5,072     

Lands’ End, Inc.*

     46,368        451     

Lithia Motors, Inc.

     19,099        4,372     

ODP (The) Corp.*

     172,836        7,774     

Shoe Carnival, Inc.

     148,882        3,819     

Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A

     110,698        6,015           
                52,799           

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.3%

 

  

Movado Group, Inc.

     96,766        2,784     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 94.9%    continued

 

  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.3%    continued

 

  

Oxford Industries, Inc.

     24,148        $2,550     

Rocky Brands, Inc.

     10,694        246           
                5,580           

Tobacco – 0.6%

 

  

Universal Corp.

     197,763        10,460           

Trading Companies & Distributors – 4.3%

 

  

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

     26,893        3,822     

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*

     57,669        3,394     

Boise Cascade Co.

     131,772        8,335     

DXP Enterprises, Inc.*

     88,546        2,384     

GATX Corp.

     59,515        6,548     

GMS, Inc.*

     59,775        3,460     

Herc Holdings, Inc.

     42,622        4,855     

McGrath RentCorp

     88,159        8,226     

Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A

     72,111        3,937     

Textainer Group Holdings Ltd.

     45,970        1,476     

Triton International Ltd.

     230,658        14,582     

WESCO International, Inc.

     52,704        8,145           
                69,164           

Water Utilities – 0.3%

 

  

Artesian Resources Corp., Class A

     13,272        735     

SJW Group

     45,390        3,455           
                4,190           

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.1%

 

  

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

     13,918        146     

United States Cellular Corp.*

     45,650        947           
                1,093           

Total Common Stocks

 

                 

(Cost $910,490)

        1,534,827     
        

OTHER – 0.0%

 

  

Escrow DLB Oil & Gas,
Inc.(1) *

     2,100            

Escrow Spirit MTA REIT(1) *

     17,083        4           

Total Other

 

                 

(Cost $—)

        4     
        
     NUMBER
OF WARRANTS
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

WARRANTS – 0.0%

 

Nabors Industries Ltd., Exp. 06/11/26, Strike $166.67*

     6,861        $129           

Total Warrants

 

                 

(Cost $—)

        129     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

EQUITY FUNDS   224   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

  NUMBER
OF SHARES
    VALUE
    (000S)
 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 4.6%

 

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(2) (3)

  75,542,577   $75,543  

Total Investment Companies

 

(Cost $75,543)

  75,543

    

  PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
VALUE
(000S)
 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.4%

 

U.S. Treasury Bill,

 

4.45%, 5/11/23(4) (5)

  $5,839   $5,810  

Total Short-Term Investments

 

(Cost $5,810)

  5,810

    

Total Investments – 99.9%

 

(Cost $991,843)

  1,616,313

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.1%

 

  1,357

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

  $1,617,670

 

(1)

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

(2)

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(3)

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(4) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

(5)

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

 

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

S&P - Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

  NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
 

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

CONTRACT

POSITION

 

CONTRACT

EXP.

 

 

VALUE AND  

UNREALIZED  

APPRECIATION  

(DEPRECIATION)  

(000S)(1)  

E-Mini Russell 2000 Index

  736   $66,737   Long   6/23   $1,307

E-Mini S&P 500

  80   16,551   Long   6/23        809

Total

                  $2,116

 

(1)

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

 

  

 

% OF NET ASSETS    

 

 

  Common Stocks

   94.9%

  Other

   0.0%

  Warrants

   0.0%

  Investment Companies

   4.6%

  Short-Term Investments

   0.4%

 

(1)

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

INVESTMENTS

   

LEVEL 1

(000S)

 

 

   
LEVEL 2
(000S)
 
 
   
LEVEL 3
(000S)
 
 
   
TOTAL
(000S)
 
 

Common Stocks:

       

Biotechnology

  $ 39,945     $     $ 1,366     $ 41,311  

All Other Industries(1)

    1,493,516                   1,493,516  
         

Total Common Stocks

    1,533,461             1,366       1,534,827  

Other

                4       4    

Warrants

    129                   129  

Investment Companies

    75,543                   75,543  

Short-Term Investments

          5,810             5,810  
         

Total Investments

  $ 1,609,133     $ 5,810     $ 1,370     $ 1,616,313  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SMALL CAP VALUE FUND    continued

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

INVESTMENTS

   

LEVEL 1

(000S)

 

 

   
LEVEL 2
(000S)
 
 
   
LEVEL 3
(000S)
 
 
   
TOTAL
(000S)
 
 

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 2,116     $     $     $ 2,116    

 

(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

                        

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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STOCK INDEX FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%

 

Aerospace & Defense – 1.7%

 

Boeing (The) Co.*

  174,547   $37,079

General Dynamics Corp.

  69,180   15,788

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.

  116,510   4,937

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

  11,845   2,452

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

  59,429   11,662

Lockheed Martin Corp.

  70,533   33,343

Northrop Grumman Corp.

  44,376   20,489

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

  452,335   44,297

Textron, Inc.

  63,091   4,456

TransDigm Group, Inc.

  16,197   11,938
  186,441

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.7%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

  37,461   3,723

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

  50,203   5,528

FedEx Corp.

  72,380   16,538

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

  226,416   43,922
  69,711

Automobile Components – 0.1%

 

Aptiv PLC*

  82,930   9,304

BorgWarner, Inc.

  74,653   3,666
  12,970

Automobiles – 1.9%

 

Ford Motor Co.

  1,203,150   15,160

General Motors Co.

  428,691   15,724

Tesla, Inc.*

  832,920   172,798
  203,682

Banks – 3.1%

 

Bank of America Corp.

  2,163,605   61,879

Citigroup, Inc.

  601,677   28,213

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

  149,226   4,532

Comerica, Inc.

  38,377   1,666

Fifth Third Bancorp

  210,895   5,618

First Republic Bank

  54,268   759

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

  437,335   4,898

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  908,575   118,396

KeyCorp

  280,286   3,509

M&T Bank Corp.

  51,846   6,199

PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc.

  123,300   15,672

Regions Financial Corp.

  286,938   5,326

Truist Financial Corp.

  407,501   13,896

U.S. Bancorp

  434,021   15,647
 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%     continued

 

Banks – 3.1%    continued

Wells Fargo & Co.

  1,181,890   $44,179

Zions Bancorp N.A.

  43,027   1,288
  331,677

Beverages – 1.8%

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

  54,968   3,533

Coca-Cola (The) Co.

  1,206,223   74,822

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

  49,782   11,245

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.

  260,105   9,176

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

  60,115   3,107

Monster Beverage Corp.*

  237,718   12,839

PepsiCo, Inc.

  426,812   77,808
  192,530

Biotechnology – 2.3%

AbbVie, Inc.

  547,976   87,331

Amgen, Inc.

  165,687   40,055

Biogen, Inc.*

  44,950   12,497

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

  384,667   31,916

Incyte Corp.*

  55,885   4,039

Moderna, Inc.*

  101,580   15,601

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  33,404   27,447

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

  79,241   24,966
  243,852

Broadline Retail – 2.8%

Amazon.com, Inc.*

  2,760,163   285,097

eBay, Inc.

  170,412   7,561

Etsy, Inc.*

  37,938   4,224
  296,882

Building Products – 0.4%

A.O. Smith Corp.

  40,774   2,819

Allegion PLC

  26,218   2,798

Carrier Global Corp.

  255,847   11,705

Johnson Controls International PLC

  211,585   12,742

Masco Corp.

  67,691   3,366

Trane Technologies PLC

  71,459   13,147
  46,577

Capital Markets – 2.8%

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

  32,612   9,996

Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp.

  225,352   10,240

BlackRock, Inc.

  46,188   30,905

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

  33,654   4,518

Charles Schwab (The) Corp.

  470,374   24,638

CME Group, Inc.

  111,881   21,428
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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STOCK INDEX FUND    continued

 

 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Capital Markets – 2.8%    continued

 

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

  11,590   $4,811

Franklin Resources, Inc.

  84,525   2,277

Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc.

  105,126   34,388

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

  173,994   18,146

Invesco Ltd.

  134,472   2,205

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

  11,913   4,661

Moody’s Corp.

  49,104   15,027

Morgan Stanley

  405,524   35,605

MSCI, Inc.

  24,934   13,955

Nasdaq, Inc.

  106,858   5,842

Northern Trust Corp.(1)

  63,316   5,580

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

  58,829   5,487

S&P Global, Inc.

  102,185   35,230

State Street Corp.

  108,999   8,250

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

  68,474   7,731
  300,920

Chemicals – 1.8%

 

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

  68,369   19,636

Albemarle Corp.

  35,993   7,956

Celanese Corp.

  29,889   3,255

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

  62,107   4,502

Corteva, Inc.

  222,380   13,412

Dow, Inc.

  220,145   12,068

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

  143,267   10,282

Eastman Chemical Co.

  38,023   3,207

Ecolab, Inc.

  76,059   12,590

FMC Corp.

  38,884   4,749

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

  77,691   7,144

Linde PLC

  152,737   54,289

LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Class A

  77,410   7,268

Mosaic (The) Co.

  107,624   4,938

PPG Industries, Inc.

  73,540   9,824

Sherwin-Williams (The) Co.

  72,519   16,300
  191,420

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.5%

 

Cintas Corp.

  26,500   12,261

Copart, Inc.*

  131,883   9,919

Republic Services, Inc.

  64,327   8,698

Rollins, Inc.

  68,924   2,587

Waste Management, Inc.

  114,300   18,650
  52,115

Communications Equipment – 0.9%

 

Arista Networks, Inc.*

  77,257   12,968
 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Communications Equipment – 0.9%    continued

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

  1,273,458   $66,570

F5, Inc.*

  17,907   2,609

Juniper Networks, Inc.

  96,983   3,338

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

  52,136   14,918
  100,403

Construction & Engineering – 0.1%

 

Quanta Services, Inc.

  44,874   7,478

Construction Materials – 0.1%

 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

  18,907   6,713

Vulcan Materials Co.

  40,515   6,951
  13,664

Consumer Finance – 0.5%

 

American Express Co.

  184,885   30,497

Capital One Financial Corp.

  119,091   11,452

Discover Financial Services

  83,679   8,271

Synchrony Financial

  138,740   4,034
  54,254

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 2.0%

 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

  137,536   68,338

Dollar General Corp.

  68,984   14,518

Dollar Tree, Inc.*

  63,722   9,147

Kroger (The) Co.

  203,684   10,056

Sysco Corp.

  158,439   12,236

Target Corp.

  143,093   23,700

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

  218,554   7,558

Walmart, Inc.

  434,302   64,038
  209,591

Containers & Packaging – 0.3%

 

Amcor PLC

  450,459   5,126

Avery Dennison Corp.

  25,647   4,589

Ball Corp.

  95,551   5,266

International Paper Co.

  112,995   4,075

Packaging Corp. of America

  27,855   3,867

Sealed Air Corp.

  43,706   2,006

Westrock Co.

  75,156   2,290
  27,219

Distributors – 0.2%

 

Genuine Parts Co.

  44,243   7,402

LKQ Corp.

  80,439   4,566

Pool Corp.

  12,377   4,238
  16,206

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.9%

 

AT&T, Inc.

  2,211,524   $42,572

Verizon Communications, Inc.

  1,302,527   50,655
  93,227

Electric Utilities – 1.8%

 

Alliant Energy Corp.

  75,793   4,047

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

  157,947   14,372

Constellation Energy Corp.

  100,860   7,917

Duke Energy Corp.

  237,266   22,889

Edison International

  116,708   8,238

Entergy Corp.

  62,225   6,704

Evergy, Inc.

  69,369   4,240

Eversource Energy

  106,486   8,334

Exelon Corp.

  309,956   12,984

FirstEnergy Corp.

  165,569   6,633

NextEra Energy, Inc.

  616,335   47,507

NRG Energy, Inc.

  69,753   2,392

PG&E Corp.*

  504,632   8,160

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

  34,855   2,762

PPL Corp.

  224,186   6,230

Southern (The) Co.

  335,443   23,340

Xcel Energy, Inc.

  167,898   11,323
  198,072

Electrical Equipment – 0.6%

 

AMETEK, Inc.

  71,826   10,439

Eaton Corp. PLC

  123,715   21,197

Emerson Electric Co.

  178,091   15,519

Generac Holdings, Inc.*

  18,721   2,022

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

  35,887   10,531
  59,708

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.6%

 

Amphenol Corp., Class A

  185,346   15,147

CDW Corp.

  42,435   8,270

Corning, Inc.

  232,523   8,203

Keysight Technologies, Inc.*

  55,847   9,018

TE Connectivity Ltd.

  97,127   12,738

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.*

  14,258   6,379

Trimble, Inc.*

  74,271   3,893

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A*

  15,940   5,069
  68,717

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.4%

 

Baker Hughes Co.

  307,596   8,877
 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.4%    continued

 

Halliburton Co.

  276,492   $8,748

Schlumberger N.V.

  437,309   21,472
  39,097

Entertainment – 1.4%

 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

  221,683   18,974

Electronic Arts, Inc.

  79,723   9,603

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*

  42,617   2,983

Netflix, Inc.*

  138,161   47,732

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*

  49,959   5,960

Walt Disney (The) Co.*

  566,455   56,719

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.*

  676,501   10,215
  152,186

Financial Services – 4.3%

 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

  557,948   172,278

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

  181,692   9,871

Fiserv, Inc.*

  197,454   22,318

FleetCor Technologies, Inc.*

  22,293   4,701

Global Payments, Inc.

  82,435   8,675

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

  21,898   3,300

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

  261,410   94,999

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

  351,508   26,694

Visa, Inc., Class A

  503,368   113,489
  456,325

Food Products – 1.1%

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

  168,001   13,383

Bunge Ltd.

  45,321   4,329

Campbell Soup Co.

  63,949   3,516

Conagra Brands, Inc.

  150,331   5,646

General Mills, Inc.

  181,473   15,509

Hershey (The) Co.

  45,296   11,524

Hormel Foods Corp.

  87,077   3,473

J.M. Smucker (The) Co.

  33,439   5,262

Kellogg Co.

  77,674   5,201

Kraft Heinz (The) Co.

  244,524   9,456

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

  45,553   4,761

McCormick & Co., Inc. (Non Voting)

  76,215   6,342

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A

  423,442   29,522

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

  87,749   5,205
  123,129

Gas Utilities – 0.0%

 

Atmos Energy Corp.

  45,192   5,078
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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STOCK INDEX FUND    continued

 

 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Ground Transportation – 0.8%

 

CSX Corp.

  647,196   $19,377

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

  26,282   4,611

Norfolk Southern Corp.

  70,216   14,886

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

  28,341   9,660

Union Pacific Corp.

  188,843   38,007
  86,541

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.8%

 

Abbott Laboratories

  540,643   54,745

Align Technology, Inc.*

  22,166   7,407

Baxter International, Inc.

  153,557   6,228

Becton Dickinson & Co.

  87,435   21,644

Boston Scientific Corp.*

  445,380   22,282

Cooper (The) Cos., Inc.

  15,186   5,670

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

  63,808   2,506

Dexcom, Inc.*

  118,705   13,791

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*

  192,610   15,935

GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.*

  111,062   9,110

Hologic, Inc.*

  77,590   6,262

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*

  25,489   12,747

Insulet Corp.*

  21,167   6,751

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*

  108,011   27,594

Medtronic PLC

  412,958   33,293

ResMed, Inc.

  45,950   10,063

STERIS PLC

  30,157   5,768

Stryker Corp.

  104,715   29,893

Teleflex, Inc.

  14,070   3,564

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

  65,750   8,495
  303,748

Health Care Providers & Services – 3.0%

 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

  49,404   7,910

Cardinal Health, Inc.

  81,275   6,136

Centene Corp.*

  168,867   10,674

Cigna Group (The)

  92,809   23,715

CVS Health Corp.

  396,082   29,433

DaVita, Inc.*

  18,333   1,487

Elevance Health, Inc.

  73,716   33,895

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

  66,031   17,411

Henry Schein, Inc.*

  43,249   3,527

Humana, Inc.

  38,551   18,715

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

  27,880   6,396

McKesson Corp.

  42,681   15,197

Molina Healthcare, Inc.*

  17,688   4,731

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

  35,111   4,968
 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 3.0%    continued

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

  289,386   $136,761

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

  19,000   2,415
  323,371

Health Care Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.2%

 

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

  173,897   3,820

Ventas, Inc.

  121,612   5,272

Welltower, Inc.

  144,827   10,383
  19,475

Hotel & Resort Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.0%

 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

  214,906   3,544

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.1%

 

Booking Holdings, Inc.*

  12,046   31,951

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.*

  64,135   3,130

Carnival Corp.*

  298,618   3,031

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*

  8,533   14,577

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

  38,347   5,950

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

  10,634   3,508

Expedia Group, Inc.*

  44,653   4,333

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

  81,722   11,512

Las Vegas Sands Corp.*

  99,814   5,734

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

  82,635   13,721

McDonald’s Corp.

  227,054   63,487

MGM Resorts International

  99,831   4,434

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.*

  122,620   1,649

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.*

  66,312   4,330

Starbucks Corp.

  356,707   37,144

Wynn Resorts Ltd.*

  32,873   3,679

Yum! Brands, Inc.

  87,448   11,550
  223,720

Household Durables – 0.3%

 

D.R. Horton, Inc.

  97,756   9,550

Garmin Ltd.

  47,186   4,762

Lennar Corp., Class A

  79,472   8,353

Mohawk Industries, Inc.*

  15,256   1,529

Newell Brands, Inc.

  108,234   1,346

NVR, Inc.*

  955   5,321

PulteGroup, Inc.

  71,662   4,177

Whirlpool Corp.

  17,649   2,330
  37,368

Household Products – 1.4%

 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

  76,642   6,776

Clorox (The) Co.

  38,873   6,151

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

  257,108   19,322

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Household Products – 1.4%    continued

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

  103,672   $13,915

Procter & Gamble (The) Co.

  729,416   108,457
  154,621

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.0%

 

AES (The) Corp.

  203,465   4,899

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.8%

 

3M Co.

  169,394   17,805

General Electric Co.

  335,999   32,121

Honeywell International, Inc.

  206,246   39,418
  89,344

Industrial Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%

 

Prologis, Inc.

  286,526   35,750

Insurance – 2.1%

 

Aflac, Inc.

  174,643   11,268

Allstate (The) Corp.

  82,305   9,120

American International Group, Inc.

  227,830   11,474

Aon PLC, Class A

  63,317   19,963

Arch Capital Group Ltd.*

  116,075   7,878

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

  66,209   12,666

Assurant, Inc.

  17,256   2,072

Brown & Brown, Inc.

  70,863   4,069

Chubb Ltd.

  127,913   24,838

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

  47,704   5,347

Everest Re Group Ltd.

  12,419   4,446

Globe Life, Inc.

  28,932   3,183

Hartford Financial Services Group (The), Inc.

  99,060   6,904

Lincoln National Corp.

  52,156   1,172

Loews Corp.

  58,512   3,395

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

  152,543   25,406

MetLife, Inc.

  202,186   11,715

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

  71,870   5,341

Progressive (The) Corp.

  181,764   26,003

Prudential Financial, Inc.

  112,636   9,320

Travelers (The) Cos., Inc.

  71,484   12,253

W.R. Berkley Corp.

  64,712   4,029

Willis Towers Watson PLC

  33,510   7,787
  229,649

Interactive Media & Services – 4.7%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

  1,842,260   191,098

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

  1,607,951   167,227
 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Interactive Media & Services – 4.7%    continued

 

Match Group, Inc.*

  83,684   $3,212

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A*

  689,355   146,102
  507,639

IT Services – 1.2%

Accenture PLC, Class A

  194,520   55,596

Akamai Technologies, Inc.*

  50,064   3,920

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

  159,293   9,706

DXC Technology Co.*

  66,150   1,691

EPAM Systems, Inc.*

  17,435   5,213

Gartner, Inc.*

  24,133   7,862

International Business Machines Corp.

  279,134   36,591

VeriSign, Inc.*

  28,877   6,102
  126,681

Leisure Products – 0.0%

Hasbro, Inc.

  38,054   2,043

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.8%

 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

  92,316   12,771

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A*

  6,453   3,091

Bio-Techne Corp.

  47,291   3,509

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*

  15,230   3,074

Danaher Corp.

  203,275   51,233

Illumina, Inc.*

  48,241   11,219

IQVIA Holdings, Inc.*

  57,987   11,533

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*

  6,911   10,575

PerkinElmer, Inc.

  38,272   5,100

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

  121,565   70,066

Waters Corp.*

  18,719   5,796

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

  22,822   7,907
  195,874

Machinery – 1.8%

Caterpillar, Inc.

  161,523   36,963

Cummins, Inc.

  43,294   10,342

Deere & Co.

  83,947   34,660

Dover Corp.

  43,957   6,679

Fortive Corp.

  107,655   7,339

IDEX Corp.

  23,808   5,500

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

  86,287   21,007

Ingersoll Rand, Inc.

  123,418   7,180

Nordson Corp.

  16,147   3,589

Otis Worldwide Corp.

  127,157   10,732

PACCAR, Inc.

  162,976   11,930
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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STOCK INDEX FUND    continued

 

 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Machinery – 1.8%    continued

 

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

  40,018   $13,450

Pentair PLC

  48,962   2,706

Snap-on, Inc.

  16,864   4,163

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

  44,525   3,588

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

  55,240   5,583

Xylem, Inc.

  55,327   5,793
  191,204

Media – 0.8%

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A*

  32,892   11,763

Comcast Corp., Class A

  1,304,698   49,461

DISH Network Corp., Class A*

  67,603   631

Fox Corp., Class A

  88,797   3,024

Fox Corp., Class B

  39,284   1,230

Interpublic Group of (The) Cos., Inc.

  117,214   4,365

News Corp., Class A

  112,014   1,934

News Corp., Class B

  30,187   526

Omnicom Group, Inc.

  63,912   6,029

Paramount Global, Class B

  151,217   3,374
  82,337

Metals & Mining – 0.4%

 

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

  439,524   17,981

Newmont Corp.

  243,469   11,935

Nucor Corp.

  78,995   12,202

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

  52,609   5,948
  48,066

Multi-Utilities – 0.8%

 

Ameren Corp.

  81,190   7,014

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

  198,293   5,842

CMS Energy Corp.

  91,775   5,633

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

  110,878   10,608

Dominion Energy, Inc.

  256,088   14,318

DTE Energy Co.

  59,037   6,467

NiSource, Inc.

  129,307   3,615

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

  156,136   9,751

Sempra Energy

  96,594   14,601

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

  98,686   9,354
  87,203

Office Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.1%

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

  49,540   6,222

Boston Properties, Inc.

  42,316   2,290
  8,512
 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.2%

 

APA Corp.

  102,644   $3,701

Chevron Corp.

  551,216   89,936

ConocoPhillips

  379,825   37,682

Coterra Energy, Inc.

  241,357   5,923

Devon Energy Corp.

  200,081   10,126

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

  57,697   7,799

EOG Resources, Inc.

  180,798   20,725

EQT Corp.

  110,105   3,514

Exxon Mobil Corp.

  1,275,460   139,867

Hess Corp.

  86,737   11,479

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

  606,171   10,614

Marathon Oil Corp.

  191,811   4,596

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

  141,328   19,055

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

  226,810   14,160

ONEOK, Inc.

  136,673   8,684

Phillips 66

  145,296   14,730

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

  72,980   14,905

Targa Resources Corp.

  71,537   5,219

Valero Energy Corp.

  120,124   16,769

Williams (The) Cos., Inc.

  373,458   11,152
  450,636

Passenger Airlines – 0.2%

Alaska Air Group, Inc.*

  36,977   1,552

American Airlines Group, Inc.*

  194,104   2,863

Delta Air Lines, Inc.*

  195,426   6,824

Southwest Airlines Co.

  180,539   5,875

United Airlines Holdings, Inc.*

  98,847   4,374
  21,488

Personal Care Products – 0.2%

 

Estee Lauder (The) Cos., Inc., Class A

  71,276   17,567

Pharmaceuticals – 4.1%

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

  659,511   45,711

Catalent, Inc.*

  54,294   3,568

Eli Lilly & Co.

  244,382   83,926

Johnson & Johnson

  809,802   125,519

Merck & Co., Inc.

  783,738   83,382

Organon & Co.

  74,045   1,741

Pfizer, Inc.

  1,739,749   70,982

Viatris, Inc.

  364,716   3,509

Zoetis, Inc.

  143,628   23,905
  442,243

Professional Services – 0.8%

 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

  127,765   28,444

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Professional Services – 0.8%    continued

 

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

  35,685   $5,230

CoStar Group, Inc.*

  124,371   8,563

Equifax, Inc.

  38,417   7,793

Jacobs Solutions, Inc.

  38,344   4,506

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

  41,954   3,862

Paychex, Inc.

  98,348   11,270

Robert Half International, Inc.

  31,995   2,578

Verisk Analytics, Inc.

  47,968   9,203
  81,449

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.1%

 

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A*

  96,420   7,020

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

  42,950   7,218

Camden Property Trust

  35,025   3,672

Equity Residential

  103,729   6,224

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

  19,920   4,166

Invitation Homes, Inc.

  176,563   5,514

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

  35,161   5,311

UDR, Inc.

  93,229   3,828
  35,933

Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%

 

Federal Realty Investment Trust

  21,624   2,137

Kimco Realty Corp.

  186,022   3,633

Realty Income Corp.

  192,500   12,189

Regency Centers Corp.

  45,983   2,813

Simon Property Group, Inc.

  100,268   11,227
  31,999

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 6.4%

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

  500,126   49,017

Analog Devices, Inc.

  157,416   31,046

Applied Materials, Inc.

  261,772   32,153

Broadcom, Inc.

  129,491   83,074

Enphase Energy, Inc.*

  41,621   8,752

First Solar, Inc.*

  30,726   6,683

Intel Corp.

  1,283,892   41,945

KLA Corp.

  43,130   17,216

Lam Research Corp.

  41,968   22,248

Microchip Technology, Inc.

  168,286   14,099

Micron Technology, Inc.

  339,565   20,489

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

  14,061   7,038

NVIDIA Corp.

  761,755   211,593

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

  79,623   14,848
 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0% continued

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 6.4% continued

 

ON Semiconductor Corp.*

  134,979   $11,111

Qorvo, Inc.*

  31,984   3,249

QUALCOMM, Inc.

  344,207   43,914

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

  50,102   5,911

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.*

  17,169   5,218

Teradyne, Inc.

  49,185   5,288

Texas Instruments, Inc.

  281,037   52,276
  687,168

Software – 9.4%

Adobe, Inc.*

  141,985   54,717

ANSYS, Inc.*

  26,641   8,866

Autodesk, Inc.*

  66,263   13,793

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*

  85,393   17,940

Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.*

  46,151   3,379

Fair Isaac Corp.*

  7,936   5,577

Fortinet, Inc.*

  202,346   13,448

Gen Digital, Inc.

  169,738   2,913

Intuit, Inc.

  86,695   38,651

Microsoft Corp.

  2,304,143   664,285

Oracle Corp.

  476,853   44,309

Paycom Software, Inc.*

  14,561   4,427

PTC, Inc.*

  32,084   4,114

Roper Technologies, Inc.

  33,061   14,570

Salesforce, Inc.*

  310,038   61,939

ServiceNow, Inc.*

  63,064   29,307

Synopsys, Inc.*

  47,446   18,326

Tyler Technologies, Inc.*

  12,580   4,461
  1,005,022

Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.2%

 

American Tower Corp.

  143,602   29,344

Crown Castle, Inc.

  134,767   18,037

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

  88,028   8,654

Equinix, Inc.

  28,784   20,754

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

  41,314   6,731

Iron Mountain, Inc.

  91,905   4,863

Public Storage

  48,573   14,676

SBA Communications Corp.

  33,142   8,652

VICI Properties, Inc.

  313,812   10,237

Weyerhaeuser Co.

  224,628   6,768
  128,716

Specialty Retail – 2.1%

 

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

  17,512   2,130

AutoZone, Inc.*

  5,855   14,393
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

STOCK INDEX FUND    continued

 

 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

Specialty Retail – 2.1%    continued

 

Bath & Body Works, Inc.

  67,825   $2,481

Best Buy Co., Inc.

  62,193   4,868

CarMax, Inc.*

  50,608   3,253

Home Depot (The), Inc.

  315,076   92,985

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

  187,655   37,525

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*

  19,420   16,487

Ross Stores, Inc.

  106,745   11,329

TJX (The) Cos., Inc.

  356,257   27,916

Tractor Supply Co.

  34,622   8,138

Ulta Beauty, Inc.*

  15,939   8,697
  230,202

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 7.3%

 

Apple, Inc.

  4,603,550   759,126

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

  396,283   6,313

HP, Inc.

  271,086   7,956

NetApp, Inc.

  68,366   4,365

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

  57,749   3,818

Western Digital Corp.*

  95,899   3,613
  785,191

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.5%

 

NIKE, Inc., Class B

  386,370   47,385

Ralph Lauren Corp.

  13,621   1,589

Tapestry, Inc.

  75,545   3,257

VF Corp.

  97,521   2,234
  54,465

Tobacco – 0.7%

Altria Group, Inc.

  554,748   24,753

Philip Morris International, Inc.

  480,824   46,760
  71,513

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.3%

 

Fastenal Co.

  178,618   9,634

United Rentals, Inc.

  21,722   8,597

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

  14,069   9,691
  27,922

Water Utilities – 0.1%

American Water Works Co., Inc.

  59,294   8,686

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.3%

 

T-Mobile U.S., Inc.*

  184,007   26,652

Total Common Stocks

(Cost $3,444,434)

  10,628,592
 

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    VALUE
    (000S)
 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 0.8%

 

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(2) (3)

  85,431,707   $85,432

Total Investment Companies

 

(Cost $85,432)

  85,432

    

  PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

    VALUE

    (000S)

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.1%

 

U.S. Treasury Bill,

 

4.46%, 5/11/23(4) (5)

  $9,460   $9,413

Total Short-Term Investments

 

(Cost $9,413)

  9,413

    

Total Investments – 99.9%

 

(Cost $3,539,279)

 

  10,723,437

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.1%

 

  6,344

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

  $10,729,781

 

(1) 

Investment in affiliate.

 

(2) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(3) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(4) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

(5) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

S&P - Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

    TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  CONTRACT
POSITION
  CONTRACT
EXP.
  VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)
(1)

E-Mini S&P 500

  462   $95,582   Long   6/23   $5,211

    

                   

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

Common Stocks

     99.0

Investment Companies

     0.8

Short-Term Investments

     0.1

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)
 

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 10,628,592     $       $—     $ 10,628,592  

Investment Companies

    85,432                   85,432  

Short-Term Investments

          9,413             9,413  

Total Investments

  $ 10,714,024     $ 9,413       $—     $ 10,723,437  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 5,211     $       $—     $ 5,211  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

U.S. QUALITY ESG FUND    

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS – 99.0%

 

     

Air Freight & Logistics – 1.2%

        

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

     21,512        $2,138     

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

     19,011        2,094     

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     3,394        658     
       
                4,890       

Automobiles – 2.7%

        

Tesla, Inc.*

     50,314        10,438       

Banks – 1.6%

        

Citigroup, Inc.

     72,024        3,377     

First Hawaiian, Inc.

     72,371        1,493     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     11,593        1,511     
       
                6,381       

Beverages – 2.5%

        

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

     28,723        1,846     

Coca-Cola (The) Co.

     128,391        7,964     
       
                9,810       

Biotechnology – 4.0%

        

AbbVie, Inc.

     15,655        2,495     

Amgen, Inc.

     22,020        5,323     

Biogen, Inc.*

     8,295        2,306     

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     51,761        4,295     

Moderna, Inc.*

     1,911        294     

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     2,854        899     
       
                15,612       

Broadline Retail – 1.4%

        

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     46,600        4,814     

Etsy, Inc.*

     7,619        848     
       
                5,662       

Building Products – 2.2%

        

Allegion PLC

     3,788        404     

Carrier Global Corp.

     52,532        2,403     

Johnson Controls International PLC

     5,977        360     

Masco Corp.

     18,633        927     

Owens Corning

     21,629        2,072     

Trane Technologies PLC

     12,959        2,384     
       
                8,550       

Capital Markets – 2.4%

        

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

     7,011        999     

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     6,996        2,144     

Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp.

     46,480        2,112     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
       VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

     

Capital Markets – 2.4%    continued

        

BlackRock, Inc.

     3,451        $2,309     

Janus Henderson Group PLC

     76,105        2,027     
       
                9,591       

Chemicals – 1.1%

        

Dow, Inc.

     42,535        2,332     

Mosaic (The) Co.

     5,100        234     

Sherwin-Williams (The) Co.

     8,580        1,928     
       
                4,494       

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.3%

 

     

Rollins, Inc.

     29,102        1,092       

Communications Equipment – 0.5%

        

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     41,069        2,147       

Construction & Engineering – 0.5%

        

AECOM

     23,295        1,964       

Consumer Finance – 0.5%

        

Ally Financial, Inc.

     20,429        521     

Discover Financial Services

     1,821        180     

SLM Corp.

     106,400        1,318     
       
                2,019       

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.2%

 

  

Lumen Technologies, Inc.

     236,879        628       

Electric Utilities – 1.0%

        

Edison International

     2,779        196     

Exelon Corp.

     52,458        2,197     

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

     41,715        1,602     
       
                3,995       

Electrical Equipment – 0.5%

        

Acuity Brands, Inc.

     11,081        2,025       

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.1%

 

  

Trimble, Inc.*

     4,821        253       

Entertainment – 0.7%

        

Electronic Arts, Inc.

     2,647        319     

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A

     26,625        2,430     
       
                2,749       

Financial Services – 5.3%

        

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     6,965        2,151     

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

     65,975        1,675     

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

     1,874        282     

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     24,396        8,866     

MGIC Investment Corp.

     143,307        1,923     

Rocket Cos., Inc., Class A*

     151,943        1,377     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

     

Financial Services – 5.3%    continued

 

     

Visa, Inc., Class A

     10,343        $2,332     

Voya Financial, Inc.

     27,568        1,970     

Western Union (The) Co.

     27,564        307     
       
                20,883       

Food Products – 1.1%

        

General Mills, Inc.

     28,154        2,406     

Kellogg Co.

     28,713        1,923     
       
                4,329       

Ground Transportation – 0.5%

        

Landstar System, Inc.

     11,492        2,060       

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.9%

 

  

Abbott Laboratories

     14,452        1,463     

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*

     8,796        728     

Hologic, Inc.*

     26,122        2,108     

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*

     5,217        2,609     

ResMed, Inc.

     2,469        541     
       
                7,449       

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.6%

 

  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     26,663        2,013     

Cigna Group (The)

     12,405        3,170     

McKesson Corp.

     5,822        2,073     

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     13,107        1,854     

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     2,379        1,124     
       
                10,234       

Hotel & Resort Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.3%

 

  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     73,839        1,218       

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.6%

 

  

Airbnb, Inc., Class A*

     4,663        580     

Booking Holdings, Inc.*

     1,372        3,639     

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

     1,522        502     

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

     17,185        2,421     

Starbucks Corp.

     17,490        1,821     

Travel + Leisure Co.

     32,705        1,282     
       
                10,245       

Household Products – 3.1%

        

Clorox (The) Co.

     14,008        2,217     

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     34,134        2,565     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     16,966        2,277     

Procter & Gamble (The) Co.

     35,712        5,310     
       
                12,369       

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.6%

        

3M Co.

     22,844        2,401       
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

     

Industrial Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.6%

 

  

Prologis, Inc.

     19,354        $2,415       

Insurance – 3.1%

        

Aflac, Inc.

     32,028        2,066     

Allstate (The) Corp.

     13,795        1,529     

American International Group, Inc.

     8,605        433     

Hartford Financial Services Group (The), Inc.

     22,345        1,557     

Lincoln National Corp.

     29,873        671     

MetLife, Inc.

     32,042        1,857     

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     9,524        708     

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     22,041        1,824     

Travelers (The) Cos., Inc.

     8,514        1,459     
       
                12,104       

Interactive Media & Services – 4.4%

        

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

     108,318        11,236     

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

     55,686        5,791     

Match Group, Inc.*

     6,238        240     
       
                17,267       

IT Services – 2.2%

        

Accenture PLC, Class A

     12,175        3,480     

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

     3,177        194     

International Business Machines Corp.

     37,015        4,852     
       
                8,526       

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 2.1%

 

  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

     15,223        2,106     

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*

     1,465        2,242     

Waters Corp.*

     5,884        1,822     

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

     6,045        2,094     
       
                8,264       

Machinery – 1.0%

        

Cummins, Inc.

     2,228        532     

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     12,662        3,083     

Otis Worldwide Corp.

     5,076        428     
       
                4,043       

Media – 1.7%

        

Comcast Corp., Class A

     83,663        3,172     

Interpublic Group of (The) Cos., Inc.

     57,166        2,129     

Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.

     317,773        1,261     
       
                6,562       

Metals & Mining – 0.3%

        

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

     9,010        1,019       
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

U.S. QUALITY ESG FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

     

Multi-Utilities – 0.2%

        

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     15,348        $958       

Office Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.4%

 

  

Boston Properties, Inc.

     29,269        1,584       

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.3%

 

  

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

     10,453        1,648     

ConocoPhillips

     22,851        2,267     

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     8,166        896     

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     21,525        2,902     

ONEOK, Inc.

     33,221        2,111     

Texas Pacific Land Corp.

     956        1,626     

Valero Energy Corp.

     11,292        1,576     
       
                13,026       

Personal Care Products – 0.1%

        

Olaplex Holdings, Inc.*

     47,207        202       

Pharmaceuticals – 4.8%

        

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     86,045        5,964     

Eli Lilly & Co.

     16,306        5,600     

Johnson & Johnson

     19,851        3,077     

Merck & Co., Inc.

     6,923        736     

Pfizer, Inc.

     8,127        331     

Zoetis, Inc.

     19,513        3,248     
       
                18,956       

Professional Services – 1.5%

        

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     17,304        3,853     

Robert Half International, Inc.

     25,521        2,056     
       
                5,909       

Real Estate Management & Development – 1.4%

 

  

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A*

     26,397        1,922     

Howard Hughes (The) Corp.*

     22,909        1,833     

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.*

     11,657        1,696     
       
                5,451       

Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.2%

 

  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     3,613        607       

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 4.5%

 

  

Applied Materials, Inc.

     35,587        4,371     

Enphase Energy, Inc.*

     1,515        319     

Lam Research Corp.

     1,241        658     

NVIDIA Corp.

     21,193        5,887     

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     35,558        6,614     
       
                17,849       

Software – 11.0%

        

Adobe, Inc.*

     19,132        7,373     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%    continued

 

     

Software – 11.0%    continued

        

Autodesk, Inc.*

     12,066        $2,512     

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*

     12,201        2,563     

Intuit, Inc.

     2,405        1,072     

Manhattan Associates, Inc.*

     1,630        252     

Microsoft Corp.

     95,856        27,635     

Teradata Corp.*

     45,666        1,840     
       
                43,247       

Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.3%

 

  

American Tower Corp.

     15,568        3,181     

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     64,283        1,937     
       
                5,118       

Specialty Retail – 4.0%

        

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     15,257        1,194     

Home Depot (The), Inc.

     24,062        7,101     

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     22,986        4,596     

Ulta Beauty, Inc.*

     2,136        1,166     

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

     14,040        1,708     
       
                15,765       

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 7.1%

 

  

Apple, Inc.

     163,456        26,954     

HP, Inc.

     36,203        1,062     
       
                28,016       

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.0%

 

  

Deckers Outdoor Corp.*

     819        368     

NIKE, Inc., Class B

     10,398        1,275     

PVH Corp.

     19,070        1,700     

Tapestry, Inc.

     8,676        374     

Under Armour, Inc., Class A*

     32,527        309     
       
                4,026       

Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.3%

 

  

Fastenal Co.

     44,405        2,395     

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

     3,795        2,614     
       
                5,009       

Water Utilities – 0.1%

        

American Water Works Co., Inc.

     3,354        491       

Total Common Stocks

                      

(Cost $337,317)

        389,902     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
  

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 2.0%

 

 

Northern Institutional Funds -
U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(1) (2)

     8,063,048        $8,063    
     

Total Investment Companies

 

            

(Cost $8,063)

        8,063    
                 
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
     

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.1%

 

    

U.S. Treasury Bill, 4.42%, 5/11/23(3) (4)

     $370        $368    
     

Total Short-Term Investments

 

            

(Cost $368)

        368    
                 
     

Total Investments – 101.1%

 

            

(Cost $345,748)

        398,333    

Liabilities less Other Assets – (1.1%)

 

     (4,315  
       

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $394,018    

 

(1) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(2) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(3) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

(4) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

 

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

S&P - Standard & Poor’s

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

 

NUMBER OF

CONTRACTS

 

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

CONTRACT

POSITION

 

CONTRACT

EXP.

 

VALUE AND  

UNREALIZED  

APPRECIATION  
(DEPRECIATION)  

(000S)(1)   

E-Mini S&P 500

  19   $3,931   Long   6/23   $187
                           

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

Common Stocks

     99.0

Investment Companies

     2.0

Short-Term Investments

     0.1

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

   INVESTMENTS  

LEVEL 1

(000S)

 

LEVEL 2

(000S)

 

LEVEL 3

(000S)

 

TOTAL  

(000S)  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 389,902     $       $—     $ 389,902  

Investment Companies

    8,063                   8,063  

Short-Term Investments

          368             368  
         

Total Investments

  $ 397,965     $ 368       $—     $ 398,333  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

       
         

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 187     $       $—     $ 187  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 

 
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. ORGANIZATION

Northern Funds (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust offers 41 funds as of March 31, 2023, each with its own investment objective (e.g., long-term capital appreciation, total return or income consistent with preservation of capital). The Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Active M International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity Index, Global Real Estate Index, Global Sustainability Index, Global Tactical Asset Allocation, Income Equity, International Equity, International Equity Index, Large Cap Core, Large Cap Value, Mid Cap Index, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure, Multi-Manager Global Real Estate, Northern Engage360TM, Small Cap Core, Small Cap Index, Small Cap Value, Stock Index and U.S. Quality ESG Funds (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are separate, diversified investment portfolios of the Trust. Each of the Funds is presented herein.

The Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in shares of a combination of underlying mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund also may invest in other unaffiliated mutual funds and ETFs (together with affiliated underlying funds and ETFs, the “Underlying Funds”) and other securities and investments not issued by mutual funds. References to the “Fund” or “Funds” herein may include references to the “Underlying Funds”, as applicable.

Except for the Global Sustainability Index, Small Cap Core and U.S. Quality ESG Funds, each Fund is authorized to issue one class of shares designated as the “Shares” class. The Global Sustainability Index, Small Cap Core and U.S. Quality ESG Funds are authorized to issue two classes of shares designated as Class K shares and Class I shares.

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. (“NTI”), an indirect subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation, serves as the investment adviser and administrator for the Funds. The Northern Trust Company (“Northern Trust”), an affiliate of NTI, serves as transfer agent, custodian and sub-administrator to the Funds. Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, not an affiliate of NTI, is the Trust’s distributor.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Trust, which is an investment company, follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services-Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make

estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

The net asset value (“NAV”) of each class of each Fund is determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), generally 3:00 P.M. Central Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading.

A) VALUATION OF SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS Securities are valued at their fair value. Securities traded on United States (“U.S.”) securities exchanges or in the NASDAQ National Market System are principally valued at the last quoted sale price, or the official closing price (generally, 3:00 P.M. Central Time) on the exchange or market in which such securities are principally traded. If any such security is not traded on a valuation date, it is valued at the most recent quoted bid price. Over-the-counter securities not reported in the NASDAQ National Market System are also generally valued at the most recent quoted bid price. Fixed income securities, however, may be valued on the basis of evaluated prices provided by the Funds’ approved independent third-party pricing services when such prices are believed to reflect the fair value of such securities or broker provided prices. Such prices may be determined by taking into account other similar securities’ prices, yields, maturities, call features, ratings, institutional size trading in similar groups of securities and developments related to specific securities.

The values of securities of foreign issuers are generally based upon market quotations, which depending upon local convention or regulation, may be the last sale price, the last bid price or the mean between the last bid and asked price as of, in each case, the close of the appropriate exchange. Foreign fixed income securities, however, may, like domestic fixed income securities, be valued based on evaluated prices provided by independent pricing services when such prices are believed to reflect the fair value of such securities.

Shares of open-end investment companies, other than exchange-traded funds, are valued at their closing NAV. Shares of closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds are valued at their closing market price. Spot and forward foreign currency exchange contracts are generally valued using an independent pricing service. Exchange-traded futures and options are valued at the settlement price as established each day by the exchange on which they are traded. The foregoing prices may be obtained from one or more independent pricing services or, as needed or applicable, independent broker-dealers. Short-term investments with a maturity of 60 days or less are valued at their amortized cost.

The Board of Trustees (“Board”) has designated NTI as the valuation designee pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act to perform fair value determinations relating to any or all Fund investments. Accordingly, any securities for which market

 

    

 

 

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quotations are not readily available or for which the available price has been determined to not represent a reliable, current market value are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by NTI. The Board oversees NTI in its role as valuation designee in accordance with the requirements of Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. NTI, in its discretion, may make adjustments to the prices of securities held by a Fund if an event occurs after the publication of fair values normally used on behalf of a Fund but before the time as of which the Fund calculates its NAV, depending on the nature and significance of the event, consistent with applicable regulatory guidance and U.S. GAAP. This may occur particularly with respect to certain foreign securities held by a Fund, in which case NTI may use adjustment factors obtained from an independent evaluation service that are intended to reflect more accurately the fair value of those securities as of the time the Fund’s NAV is calculated.

The use of fair valuation involves the risk that the values used by NTI to price a Fund’s investments may be higher or lower than the values used by other unaffiliated investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

B) FUTURES CONTRACTS Certain Funds invest in long or short exchange-traded futures contracts for hedging purposes, to increase total return or to seek exposure to certain countries or currencies (i.e., for speculative purposes) or to maintain liquidity to meet potential shareholder redemptions, to invest cash balances or dividends or to minimize trading costs. When used as a hedge, a Fund may sell a futures contract in order to offset a decrease in the fair value of its portfolio securities that might otherwise result from a market decline. A Fund may do so either to hedge the value of its portfolio securities as a whole, or to protect against declines occurring prior to sales of securities in the value of the securities to be sold. Conversely, a Fund may purchase a futures contract as a hedge in anticipation of purchases of securities. In addition, a Fund may utilize futures contracts in anticipation of changes in the composition of its portfolio holdings. A Fund bears the market risk arising from changes in the value of these financial instruments. At the time a Fund enters into a futures contract, it is generally required to make a margin deposit with the custodian of a specified amount of liquid assets. Futures are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in the unrealized gains or losses. Risk may arise as a result of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Credit risk is mitigated to the extent that the exchange on which a particular futures contract is traded assumes the risk of a counterparty defaulting on its obligations under the contract. The Statements of Operations include any realized gains or losses on closed futures contracts in Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts, and any unrealized gains or losses on open futures contracts in Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts.

The futures contract position and investment strategy utilized during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, was as follows:

        CONTRACT  
POSITION
    INVESTMENT  
STRATEGY

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

   Long   Liquidity

Active M International Equity

   Long   Liquidity

Emerging Markets Equity Index

   Long   Liquidity

Global Real Estate Index

   Long   Liquidity

Global Sustainability Index

   Long   Liquidity

Income Equity

   Long   Liquidity

International Equity

   Long   Liquidity

International Equity Index

   Long   Liquidity

Large Cap Core

   Long   Liquidity

Large Cap Value

   Long   Liquidity

Mid Cap Index

   Long   Liquidity

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

   Long   Liquidity

Northern Engage360TM

   Long   Liquidity

Small Cap Core

   Long   Liquidity

Small Cap Index

   Long   Liquidity

Small Cap Value

   Long   Liquidity

Stock Index

   Long   Liquidity

U.S. Quality ESG

 

  

Long

 

 

Liquidity

 

At March 31, 2023, the aggregate fair value of securities pledged to cover margin requirements for open positions for the Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Active M International Equity, Income Equity, Large Cap Core, Large Cap Value, Mid Cap Index, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure, Northern Engage360TM, Small Cap Core, Small Cap Index, Small Cap Value, Stock Index and U.S. Quality ESG Funds was approximately $985,000, $4,438,000, $179,000, $159,000, $30,000, $2,781,000, $4,160,000, $846,000, $1,709,000, $2,249,000, $5,810,000, $9,413,000 and $368,000, respectively. At March 31, 2023, the aggregate fair value of cash and foreign currencies to cover margin requirements for open positions for the Emerging Markets Equity Index, Global Real Estate Index, Global Sustainability Index, International Equity and International Equity Index Funds was approximately $2,026,000, $877,000, $2,004,000, $247,000 and $4,349,000, respectively. Further information on the impact of these positions on the Funds’ financial statements can be found in Note 10.

C) OPTIONS CONTRACTS Certain Funds buy put options and call options and write covered call options and secured put options for hedging purposes or to earn additional income. When used as a hedge, a Fund may enter into option contracts in order to hedge against adverse price movements of securities which a Fund intends to trade upon. These options may relate to particular securities, foreign and domestic securities indices, financial instruments or foreign currencies. The gains or losses on purchased options contracts are included with Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments on the Statements of

 

 

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Operations. The gains or losses on written options contracts are included with Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on options written on the Statements of Operations, if applicable.

The risks associated with purchasing an option include risk of loss of premium, change in fair value and counterparty nonperformance under the contract. Credit risk is mitigated to the extent that the exchange on which a particular options contract is traded assumes the risk of a counterparty defaulting on its obligations under the contract. Put and call options purchased are accounted for in the same manner as Fund securities.

The cost of securities acquired through the exercise of call options is increased by the premiums paid. The proceeds from securities sold through the exercise of put options are decreased by the premiums paid.

In writing an option, a Fund bears 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 a Fund could result in a Fund selling or buying a security or currency at a price different from the current fair value. Further information on the impact of these positions on the Funds’ financial statements can be found in Note 10.

D) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the spot rates on the NYSE, generally at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, interest and dividend income are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot rates on the NYSE, generally at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. The gains or losses, if any, on investments from the original purchase date to subsequent sales trade date resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates are included in the Statements of Operations in Net realized gains (losses) on investments and Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments. The gains or losses, if any, on translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions are included in Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations in the Statements of Operations.

E) FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS Certain Funds and certain of the Underlying Funds for the Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts for hedging and/or speculative purposes. The objective of a Fund’s foreign currency hedging transactions is to reduce the risk that the U.S. dollar value of a Fund’s foreign currency denominated securities will decline in value due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are “marked-to-market” daily at the applicable exchange rates. Any resulting unrealized gains or losses are recorded in Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange

contracts in the Statements of Operations. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until the settlement date. Realized gains or losses, if any, are included in Net realized gains (losses) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts in the Statements of Operations.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are privately negotiated transactions, and can have substantial price volatility. As a result, these contracts offer less protection against default by the other party than is available for instruments traded on an exchange. When used for hedging purposes, forward foreign currency exchange contracts tend to limit any potential gain that may be realized if the value of the Fund’s or an Underlying Fund’s foreign holdings increase because of currency fluctuations. When used for speculative purposes, the contracts may result in additional losses that are not otherwise related to the changes in value of the securities held by a Fund or an Underlying Fund. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. The contractual amounts of forward foreign currency exchange contracts do not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The Funds bear the market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the credit risk if the counterparty to the contract fails to perform. The institutions that deal in forward foreign currency exchange contracts are not required to continue to make markets in the currencies they trade and these markets can experience periods of illiquidity. Further information on the impact of these positions on the Funds’ financial statements can be found in Note 10.

F) INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INCOME Investment transactions are recorded as of the trade date. The Funds determine the gain or loss realized from investment transactions by using an identified cost basis method. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using the effective yield method. The interest rates reflected in the Schedules of Investments represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on the date of purchase for discount notes, the current reset rate for floating rate securities, the 7-day yield for money market funds or, for interest-only or principal-only securities, the current effective yield. Cost of investments includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, if any. Dividend income, if any, is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date, or as soon as the information is available. Other non-cash dividends are recognized as investment income at the fair value of the property received. Distributions received from a Fund’s investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are comprised of return of capital, capital gains and income. The actual character of the amounts received during the year is not known until the fiscal year-end. A Fund records the character of distributions received from the REITs during the year based on estimates available. A

 

    

 

 

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Fund’s characterization may be subsequently revised based on information received from the REITs after their tax reporting periods conclude.

The Funds allocate all income and realized and unrealized gains or losses on a daily basis to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of the value of shares outstanding of each class, if applicable.

G) EXPENSES Each Fund is charged for those expenses that are directly attributable to that Fund. Expenses arising in connection with a specific class of shares are charged to that class of shares. Expenses incurred which do not specifically relate to an individual fund generally are allocated among all funds in the Trust in proportion to each Fund’s relative net assets. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of the Fund and do not include any expenses associated with the Underlying Funds. Expenses are recognized on an accrual basis.

H) REDEMPTION FEES The Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Active M International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity Index, Global Real Estate Index, Global Sustainability Index, International Equity, International Equity Index, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure, Multi-Manager Global Real Estate and Northern Engage360TM Funds charge a 2 percent redemption fee on the redemption of shares (including by exchange) held for 30 days or less. For the purpose of applying the fee, the Funds use a first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method so that shares held longest are treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest are treated as being redeemed last. The redemption fee is paid to the Fund from which the redemption is made and is intended to offset the trading, market impact and other costs associated with short-term money movements in and out of the Funds. The redemption fee may be collected by deduction from the redemption proceeds or, if assessed after the redemption transaction, through a separate billing. The Funds are authorized to waive the redemption fee for certain types of redemptions as described in the Funds’ prospectus.

Redemption fees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

  Amounts in thousands   REDEMPTION FEES  

Emerging Markets Equity Index

      $  1  

Global Real Estate Index

      1  

Global Sustainability Index

      7  

International Equity

      –*  

International Equity Index

      –*  

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

      27  

* Amounts round to less than $1,000.

Redemption fees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, were as follows:

 

  Amounts in thousands   REDEMPTION FEES

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

      $–*  

Active M International Equity

      –*  

Emerging Markets Equity Index

      3  

Global Real Estate Index

      2  

Global Sustainability Index

      20  

International Equity

      2  

International Equity Index

      –*  

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

      2  

* Amounts round to less than $1,000.

The amounts described above are included in Payments for Shares Redeemed in Note 8—Capital Share Transactions. The impact from redemption fees paid to each Fund was less than $0.001 per share for both fiscal years. There were no redemption fees for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, for the Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Active M International Equity, Multi-Manager Global Real Estate, and Northern Engage360TM Funds, and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, for the Multi-Manager Global Real Estate and Northern Engage360TM Funds.

I) DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS Distributions of dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid as follows:

 

    

DECLARATION AND  

PAYMENT FREQUENCY  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

  Annually

Active M International Equity

  Annually

Emerging Markets Equity Index

  Annually

Global Real Estate Index

  Quarterly

Global Sustainability Index

  Annually

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

  Quarterly

Income Equity

  Monthly

International Equity

  Annually

International Equity Index

  Annually

Large Cap Core

  Quarterly

Large Cap Value

  Annually

Mid Cap Index

  Annually

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

  Quarterly

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

  Quarterly

Northern Engage360TM

  Annually

Small Cap Core

  Annually

Small Cap Index

  Annually

Small Cap Value

  Annually

Stock Index

  Quarterly
 

 

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DECLARATION AND  

PAYMENT FREQUENCY  

U.S. Quality ESG

  Quarterly

Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Income dividends and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. The timing and character of distributions determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations may differ from financial statement amounts determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the Funds may periodically make reclassifications among certain of their capital accounts to reflect differences between financial reporting and federal income tax basis distributions. The reclassifications are reported in order to reflect the tax treatment for certain permanent differences that exist between income tax regulations and U.S. GAAP. These reclassifications relate to net operating losses, Section 988 currency gains and losses, Passive Foreign Investment Companies (“PFICs”) gains and losses, recharacterization of distributions received from investments in Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”), recharacterization of dividends received from investments in REITs, capital loss carryforwards, and gains or losses on in-kind transactions. These reclassifications have no impact on the net assets or the NAVs per share of the Funds. At March 31, 2023, the following reclassifications were recorded:

 

   Amounts in thousands  

 

UNDISTRIBUTED
NET INVESTMENT
INCOME (LOSS)

  ACCUMULATED
UNDISTRIBUTED
NET REALIZED
GAINS (LOSSES)
 

CAPITAL

STOCK

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

    $ (1,512     $ 1,247       $ 265  

Active M International Equity

      76         (76        

Emerging Markets Equity Index

      (2,835       2,559         275        

Global Real Estate Index

      2,960         (2,960        

Global Sustainability Index

      (663       663          

International Equity

      166         (166        

International Equity Index

      (5,933       2,216         3,717  

Large Cap Value

      (190       190          

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

      (83       83          

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

      328         (382       53  

Northern Engage360TM

      290         (290        

Small Cap Core

      (33       33          

Small Cap Index

      (101       (63       164  

Stock Index

              (1,064       1,064  

J) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES No provision for federal income taxes has been made since each Fund’s policy is to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute, each year, substantially all of its taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Certain Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which they invest. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned. Taxes are accrued based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are recorded. Taxes accrued on unrealized gains are reflected as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities under the caption Deferred foreign capital gains tax payable and as a reduction in Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Statements of Operations. When assets subject to capital gains tax are sold, accrued taxes are relieved, and the actual amount of the taxes paid is reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction in Net realized gains (losses) on Investments. Certain Funds seek to recover a portion of foreign withholding taxes applied to income earned in jurisdictions where favorable treaty rates for US investors are available. The portion of such taxes believed to be recoverable, if any, is reflected as an asset on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities under the caption Receivable for foreign tax reclaims.

For the period from November 1, 2022, through the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the following Funds incurred net capital losses and/or late year ordinary losses for which each Fund intends to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year:

 

   Amounts in thousands      

Global Sustainability Index

     $ 10,192     

Small Cap Index

       6,788

Capital losses incurred that will be carried forward indefinitely are as follows:

 

   Amounts in thousands   

 

SHORT-TERM
CAPITAL LOSS
CARRYFORWARD

 

LONG-TERM 

CAPITAL LOSS 

CARRYFORWARD 

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

     $23,140       $          –  

Emerging Markets Equity Index

     49,446            321,488  

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

     908       1,388        

International Equity

     18,992       27,065  

International Equity Index

     13,434       602,473  

Northern Engage360TM

     17,855       2,561  

U.S. Quality ESG

     11,696       9,242  

At November 30, 2022, the Global Real Estate Index Fund and Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Fund’s most recent tax year end, the non-expiring short-term capital losses were approximately $3,503,000 and $643,000, respectively, and for the

 

    

 

 

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Global Real Estate Index Fund long-term capital losses were approximately $126,106,000. The Funds may offset future capital gains with these capital loss carryforwards.

At March 31, 2023, the tax components of undistributed net investment income, undistributed realized gains and unrealized gains (losses) were as follows:

 

    UNDISTRIBUTED    
   Amounts in thousands   ORDINARY
INCOME*
  LONG-TERM
CAPITAL GAINS
  UNREALIZED  
GAINS (LOSSES)  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

    $ 206     $     $ 5,467

Active M International Equity

      7,715       4,600       75,589

Emerging Markets Equity Index

      17,663             303,793

Global Sustainability Index

      8,959             278,339

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

      274             (412 )

Income Equity

      109       2,335       38,843

International Equity

      3,767             5,850

International Equity Index

      42,165             1,273,581

Large Cap Core

      104       3,687       76,849

Large Cap Value

      1,033             2,197

Mid Cap Index

      8,508       41,739       546,681

Northern Engage360TM

      3,326             16,122

Small Cap Core

      4,846       10,980       139,033

Small Cap Index

      4,897             243,178

Small Cap Value

      6,406       22,411       620,135

Stock Index

      5,763       124,237       7,105,472

U.S. Quality ESG

      135             49,675

 

*

Ordinary income includes taxable market discount income and short-term capital gains, if any.

The tax components of undistributed net ordinary income, net long-term capital gains and unrealized gains (losses) at November 30, 2022, the Global Real Estate Index, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure and Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Funds’ last tax year end, were as follows:

 

    UNDISTRIBUTED    
   Amounts in thousands   ORDINARY
INCOME*
  LONG-TERM
CAPITAL GAINS
  UNREALIZED  
GAINS (LOSSES)  

Global Real Estate Index

    $     $     $ 146,307

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

      3,794       12,532       18,115

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

      363             (148 )

 

*

Ordinary income includes taxable market discount income and short-term capital gains, if any.

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, was as follows:

 

    DISTRIBUTIONS FROM
   Amounts in thousands   ORDINARY
INCOME*
  LONG-TERM  
CAPITAL GAINS  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

    $ 1,445     $

Active M International Equity

      6,821      

Emerging Markets Equity Index

      31,842      

Global Sustainability Index

      20,558       4,583

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

      3,244       4,242

Income Equity

      3,036       4,992

International Equity

      3,200      

International Equity Index

      110,518      

Large Cap Core

      4,345       7,220

Large Cap Value

      1,998       2,798

Mid Cap Index

      29,760       160,351

Northern Engage360TM

            38,548

Small Cap Core

      1,349       1,295

Small Cap Index

      13,925       57,546

Small Cap Value

      14,152       79,925

Stock Index

      172,621       300,253

U.S. Quality ESG

      5,527       8,279

 

*

Ordinary income includes taxable market discount income and short-term capital gains, if any.

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, was as follows:

 

    DISTRIBUTIONS FROM
   Amounts in thousands   ORDINARY
INCOME*
  LONG-TERM  
CAPITAL GAINS  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

    $ 26,918     $ 61,241

Active M International Equity

      12,650       54,777

Emerging Markets Equity Index

      63,000      

Global Sustainability Index

      21,028       46,004

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

      2,949       3,287

Income Equity

      5,331       16,400

International Equity

      4,000      

International Equity Index

      179,350      

Large Cap Core

      15,244       24,926

Large Cap Value

      3,869       1,428

Mid Cap Index

      72,709       173,392

Northern Engage360TM

      8,986       23,820

Small Cap Core

      5,041       70,514

Small Cap Index

      29,796       144,322

Small Cap Value

      31,556       340,449

Stock Index

      177,611       241,617
 

 

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    DISTRIBUTIONS FROM
   Amounts in thousands   ORDINARY
INCOME*
  LONG-TERM  
CAPITAL GAINS  

U.S. Quality ESG

    $ 11,897     $ 15,406

 

  *

Ordinary income includes taxable market discount income and short-term capital gains, if any.

The tax character of distributions paid during the Global Real Estate Index, the Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure and the Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Funds’ tax years ended November 30, 2022 and November 30, 2021 was designated for the purpose of the dividends paid deductions as follows:

 

   

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 AND

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

DISTRIBUTIONS FROM

   Amounts in thousands   ORDINARY
INCOME*
  LONG-TERM
CAPITAL GAINS
  RETURN OF
CAPITAL

Global Real Estate Index (2022)

    $ 29,218     $     $ 11,867

Global Real Estate Index (2021)

      29,859            

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure (2022)

      38,851       69,703      

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure (2021)

      18,097       9,732      

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate (2022)

      4,400       1,507      

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate (2021)

      3,548            

 

  *

Ordinary income includes taxable market discount income and short-term capital gains, if any.

The Global Real Estate Index, the Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure and the Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Funds have a tax year end of November 30th, as such, the information in this section is as of each Fund’s tax year end. The tax character of distributions paid for the period December 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 will be determined at the end of its tax year ending November 30, 2023.

Above figures may differ from those cited elsewhere in this report due to differences in the timing and amounts determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations versus financial statement amounts determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The final tax character of the Funds’ distributions is reported on IRS Form 1099-DIV.

As of March 31, 2023, no Fund had uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition or disclosure. The Funds’ federal tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for three years after they are filed. Interest or penalties incurred, if any, on future unknown, uncertain tax positions taken by the Funds will be recorded as Interest expense and Other expenses, respectively, on the Statements of Operations.

K) OTHER RISKS Certain Funds may invest in emerging market securities. Additional risks are involved when a Fund invests its assets in countries with emerging economies or securities markets. These countries generally are located in the Asia and Pacific regions, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central America, South America and Africa. Political and economic structures in many of these countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristics of more developed countries. In general, the securities markets of these countries are less liquid, subject to greater price volatility and have smaller market capitalizations. As a result, the risks presented by investments in these countries are heightened.

The Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure Fund invests in MLPs. The benefits derived from the Fund’s investment in MLPs is largely dependent on the MLPs being treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. If any of the MLPs held by the Fund were treated as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the after-tax return to the Fund with respect to its investments in such MLPs would be materially reduced, causing a decline in the value of the common stock. The Fund must include its allocable share of an MLP’s taxable income in its reportable taxable income, whether or not it receives a distribution in cash from the MLP. In such case, the Fund may have to liquidate securities to make required distributions to shareholders.

3. SERVICE PLAN

The Trust has adopted a Service Plan pursuant to which the Trust may enter into agreements with Northern Trust, its affiliates or other institutions (together “Service Organizations”) under which the Service Organizations agree to provide certain administrative support services and, in some cases, personal and account maintenance services for their customers, who are beneficial owners of shares of the Funds. As compensation for services provided pursuant to the Service Plan, the Service Organizations receive a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.15 percent of the average daily net assets of the Shares class or Class I shares of the Funds, as applicable, beneficially owned by their customers.

NTI has contractually agreed to limit payments of service fees from Class I shares of the Global Sustainability Index, Small Cap Core and U.S. Quality ESG Funds to an annual rate of 0.05 percent, 0.10 percent and 0.10 percent, respectively, of the average daily net assets of the Class I shares of these Funds. There is no service fee permitted by Class K shares of the Global Sustainability Index, Small Cap Core and U.S. Quality ESG Funds.

There were no shareholder servicing fees paid by the Funds to Northern Trust or its affiliates during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

Service Plan expenses, if any, are included in the Statements of Operations under Shareholder servicing fees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

 

    

 

 

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4. BANK BORROWINGS

The Trust and Northern Institutional Funds, a registered investment company also advised by NTI, jointly entered into a $250,000,000 senior unsecured revolving credit facility on November 15, 2021, which was administered by Citibank, N.A., for liquidity and other purposes (the “Credit Facility”). The interest rate charged under the Credit Facility was equal to the sum of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus (ii) if Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) (but in no event less than 0 percent) on the date of borrowing exceeds such Federal Funds Rate, the amount by which it so exceeds, plus (iii) 1.00 percent per annum. In addition, there was an annual commitment fee of 0.15 percent on the average unused portion of the credit line under the Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears, which is included in Other expenses on the Statements of Operations. The Credit Facility expired on November 14, 2022.

At a meeting held on August 18, 2022, the Board approved the terms of an agreement to replace the Credit Facility (as replaced, the “New Credit Facility”). The Board approved the New Credit Facility at a meeting held on November 16, 2022. The New Credit Facility is also in the amount of $250,000,000 and is also administered by Citibank, N.A. The interest rate charged under the New Credit Facility is equal to the sum of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus (ii) if Adjusted Term SOFR (but in no event less than 0 percent) on the date of borrowing exceeds such Federal Funds Rate, the amount by which it so exceeds, plus (iii) 1.00 percent per annum. In addition, there is an annual commitment fee of 0.15 percent on the average unused portion of the credit line under the New Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears. The New Credit Facility went into effect on November 14, 2022 and will expire on November 13, 2023, unless renewed.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the following Funds had borrowings with the average loan amounts and weighted average interest rates as disclosed below:

 

  Amounts in thousands

 

 

DOLLAR
  AMOUNT  

 

 

  RATE  

 

Emerging Markets Equity Index

  $2,800   4.05%

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

  316   3.49

International Equity Index

  4,050   4.32

Large Cap Core

  240   3.42

Large Cap Value

  300   5.29

Small Cap Index

  2,300   4.90

Stock Index

  3,100   5.34

U.S. Quality ESG

  300   1.41

No other Funds had any borrowings or incurred any interest expense during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. There were no outstanding loan amounts at March 31, 2023.

5. MANAGEMENT AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

As compensation for advisory services (asset allocation services for the Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund), administration services and the assumption of related expenses, NTI is entitled to a management fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at the annual rates set forth in the table below (expressed as a percentage of each Fund’s respective average daily net assets).

With respect to the Global Sustainability Index, Small Cap Core, and U.S. Quality ESG Funds, NTI has contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the operating expenses of the Fund or Class so that after such reimbursement the total annual fund operating expenses of the Fund or Class expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets shall not exceed the corresponding amount set forth set forth below, excluding (i) acquired fund fees and expenses; (ii) service fees; (iii) the compensation paid to each Trustee of the Trust that is not an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act); (iv) expenses of third party consultants engaged by the Board of Trustees; (v) membership dues paid to the Investment Company Institute and Mutual Fund Directors Forum; (vi) expenses in connection with the negotiation and renewal of the revolving credit facility; and (vii) extraordinary expenses and interest. NTI shall first reimburse management fees payable by the Fund or Class and then reimburse other operating expenses of the Fund or Class to the extent the amount of difference between the respective Fund’s or Class’s operating expenses and its Expense Limit exceeds the management fees payable by the Fund or Class.

With respect to the Emerging Markets Equity Index, International Equity Index, Mid Cap Index, Small Cap Index, and Stock Index Funds, NTI has contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the operating expenses of the Fund or Class so that after such reimbursement the total annual fund operating expenses, including any acquired fund fees and expenses, of the Fund or Class expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets shall not exceed the corresponding amount set forth below, excluding extraordinary expenses. NTI shall first reimburse management fees payable by the Fund or Class and then reimburse other operating expenses of the Fund or Class to the extent the amount of difference between the respective Fund’s or Class’s operating expenses and its Expense Limit exceeds the management fees payable by the Fund or Class.

For all other Funds, NTI has contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the operating expenses of the Fund or Class so that after such reimbursement the total annual fund operating expenses of the Fund or Class expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets shall not exceed the corresponding amount set forth below, excluding (i) acquired fund fees and expenses; (ii) the compensation paid to each Trustee of the Trust that is not an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act); (iii) expenses of third party consultants engaged by the Board of Trustees; (iv) membership dues paid to the Investment Company Institute and Mutual Fund Directors Forum; (v) expenses in connection with

 

 

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the negotiation and renewal of the revolving credit facility; and (vi) extraordinary expenses and interest. NTI shall first reimburse management fees payable by the Fund or Class and then reimburse other operating expenses of the Fund or Class to the extent the amount of difference between the respective Fund’s or Class’s operating expenses and its Expense Limit exceeds the management fees payable by the Fund or Class.

Prior to September 1, 2022, NTI contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the operating expenses of each Fund or Class so that after such reimbursement the total annual fund operating expenses of the Fund or Class expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets did not exceed the corresponding amount set forth below, excluding (i) acquired fund fees and expenses; (ii) service fees (for the Global Sustainability Index, Small Cap Core and U.S. Quality ESG Funds); (iii) the compensation paid to each Trustee of the Trust that is not an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act); (iv) expenses of third party consultants engaged by the Board of Trustees; (v) membership dues paid to the Investment Company Institute and Mutual Fund Directors Forum; (vi) expenses in connection with the negotiation and renewal of the revolving credit facility; and (vii) extraordinary expenses and interest. NTI contractually agreed to first reimburse management fees payable by the Fund or Class and then reimburse other operating expenses of the Fund or Class to the extent the amount of difference between the respective Fund’s or Class’s operating expenses and its Expense Limit exceeded the management fees payable by the Fund or Class.

Prior to July 29, 2022, NTI contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of operating expenses of Northern Engage360TM Fund and U.S. Quality ESG Fund (other than acquired fund fees and extraordinary expenses for the Northern Engage360TM Fund and other than service fees and extraordinary expenses for the U.S. Quality ESG Fund), to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses of the Funds exceeded their expense limitations.

The total annual fund operating expenses after expense reimbursement for each Fund may be higher than the contractual limitation as a result of certain excepted expenses that are not reimbursed. The amount of the reimbursement, if any, is included in Less expenses reimbursed by investment adviser as a reduction to Total Expenses in the Statements of Operations.

At March 31, 2023, the annual management fees and contractual expense limitations for the Funds were based on the following annual rates as set forth in the table below.

 

   

CONTRACTUAL

 

    

ANNUAL
MANAGEMENT FEES

 

 

EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS  

 

Emerging Markets Equity Index

  0.1400%   0.1549%

Global Real Estate Index

  0.4000%   0.4700%
   

CONTRACTUAL

 

    

ANNUAL
MANAGEMENT FEES

 

 

EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS  

 

Global Sustainability Index

  0.1800%   0.2400%

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

  0.2300%   0.2500%

Income Equity

  0.4600%   0.4800%

International Equity

  0.4700%   0.4900%

International Equity Index

  0.0900%   0.1049%

Large Cap Core

  0.4400%   0.4500%

Large Cap Value

  0.5300%   0.5500%

Mid Cap Index

  0.0900%   0.1049%

Small Cap Core

  0.4700%   0.4900%

Small Cap Index

  0.0900%   0.1049%

Small Cap Value

  0.9500%   1.0000%

Stock Index

  0.0400%   0.0549%

U.S. Quality ESG

 

  0.3700%

 

  0.3900%

 

 

    CONTRACTUAL ANNUAL    
   

MANAGEMENT FEES

 

   
               

CONTRACTUAL  

EXPENSE  

LIMITATIONS  

 

    FIRST   NEXT   OVER
    

$1 BILLION

 

 

$1 BILLION

 

 

$2 BILLION

 

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

  1.08%   1.048%   1.017%   1.10%

Active M International Equity

  0.82%   0.795%   0.771%   0.84%

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

  0.90%   0.873%   0.847%   0.96%

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

  0.89%   0.863%   0.837%   0.91%

Northern Engage360TM

  0.68%   0.660%   0.640%   0.70%

Prior to September 1, 2022, the annual management fees and contractual expense limitations for the Funds below were based on the following annual rates as set forth in the table below.

 

   

CONTRACTUAL

 

    

ANNUAL
MANAGEMENT FEES

 

 

EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS  

 

Emerging Markets Equity Index

  0.21%   0.30%

International Equity Index

  0.18%   0.24%

Mid Cap Index

  0.13%   0.15%

Small Cap Index

  0.13%   0.15%

Stock Index

  0.08%   0.10%

Prior to July 29, 2022, the annual management fees and contractual expense limitations for the Funds below were based on the following annual rates as set forth in the table below.

 

    

 

 

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CONTRACTUAL

 

    

ANNUAL
MANAGEMENT FEES

 

 

EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS  

 

Global Real Estate Index

  0.40%   0.50%

Global Sustainability Index

  0.18%   0.25%

International Equity

  0.48%   0.50%

International Equity Index

  0.18%   0.25%

 

    CONTRACTUAL ANNUAL    
   

MANAGEMENT FEES

 

   
               

CONTRACTUAL  

EXPENSE  

LIMITATIONS  

 

    FIRST   NEXT   OVER
    

$1 BILLION

 

 

$1 BILLION

 

 

$2 BILLION

 

Income Equity

  0.95%   0.922%   0.894%   1.00%

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

  0.90%   0.873%   0.847%   1.00%

The contractual reimbursement arrangements described above may not be terminated before July 31, 2023 without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The contractual reimbursement arrangements will continue automatically thereafter for periods of one year (each such one-year period, a “Renewal Year”). The arrangements may be terminated, as to any succeeding Renewal Year, by NTI or a Fund upon 60 days’ written notice prior to the end of the current Renewal Year.

Amounts waived or reimbursed by the Investment Adviser pursuant to voluntary or contractual agreements may not be recouped by the Investment Adviser.

Pursuant to the Management Agreement with the Trust, NTI is responsible for performing and overseeing investment management services to the Funds.

The Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Active M International Equity, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure, Multi-Manager Global Real Estate and Northern Engage360TM Funds are managed by NTI and one or more investment sub-advisers unaffiliated with NTI (each a “Sub-Adviser” and together, the “Sub-Advisers”). In addition to selecting the overall investment strategies of the Funds, NTI oversees and monitors the selection and performance of any Sub-Advisers and allocates resources among the Sub-Advisers. The Sub-Advisers manage each sub-advised Fund’s investment portfolio pursuant to Sub-Advisory Agreements with NTI.

As of March 31, 2023, Axiom Investors LLC, Ashmore Investment Management Limited and Westwood Global Investments, LLC are the Sub-Advisers for the Active M Emerging Markets Equity Fund.

As of March 31, 2023, Causeway Capital Management LLC, Polen Capital Management, LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc., WCM Investment Management, LLC and Wellington Management Company LLP are the Sub-Advisers for the Active M International Equity Fund.

As of March 31, 2023, First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd., Lazard Asset Management LLC and KBI Global Investors (North America), Ltd. are the Sub-Advisers for the Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure Fund.

As of March 31, 2023, Janus Henderson Investors US LLC (formerly Janus Capital Management, LLC) and Massachusetts Financial Services Company are the Sub-Advisers for the Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Fund.

As of March 31, 2023, Ariel Investments, LLC, Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, EARNEST Partners, LLC, Mar Vista Investment Partners, LLC and Boston Common Asset Management, LLC are the Sub-Advisers for the Northern Engage360TM Fund.

NTI is responsible for payment of sub-advisory fees to these Sub-Advisers.

As compensation for services rendered as transfer agent, including the assumption by Northern Trust of the expenses related thereto, Northern Trust receives a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.0385 percent of the average daily net assets of each Fund.

NTI has entered into a sub-administration agreement with Northern Trust, pursuant to which Northern Trust performs certain administrative services for the Funds. NTI pays Northern Trust for its sub-administration services out of NTI’s management fees. Northern Trust also performs certain administrative services for certain Sub-Advisers pursuant to separate agreements with such Sub-Advisers.

For compensation as custodian, Northern Trust receives an amount based on a pre-determined schedule of charges approved by the Board. The Funds have entered into an expense offset arrangement with the custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Funds’ custodian expenses, unless such uninvested cash balances receive a separate type of return.

Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, the distributor for the Funds, received no compensation from the Funds under its distribution agreement. However, it received compensation from NTI for its services as distributor pursuant to a separate letter agreement between it and NTI.

Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of Northern Trust and NTI. All officers serve without compensation from the Funds. The Trust provided a deferred compensation plan for its Trustees who are not officers of Northern Trust or NTI. Prior to August 22, 2013, under the deferred compensation plan, Trustees may have elected to defer all or a portion of their compensation. Effective August 22, 2013, the Trustees may no longer defer their compensation. Any amounts deferred and invested under the plan shall remain invested pursuant to the terms of the plan. Each Trustee’s account shall be deemed to be invested in shares of the

 

 

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Northern Institutional Funds U.S. Government Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) and/or the Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund and/or, at the discretion of the Trust, another money market fund selected by the Trust that complies with the provisions of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act or one or more short-term fixed-income instruments selected by the Trust that are “eligible securities” as defined by that rule. The net investment income, gains and losses achieved by such deemed investment shall be credited to the Trustee’s account as provided in the plan.

6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Each Fund may invest its uninvested cash in a money market fund advised by NTI or its affiliates. Accordingly, each Fund bears indirectly a proportionate share of that money market fund’s operating expenses. These operating expenses include the management, transfer agent and custody fees that the money market fund pays to NTI and/or its affiliates. At March 31, 2023, the uninvested cash of the Funds is invested in the Northern Institutional Funds U.S. Government Portfolio. The total annual portfolio operating expenses after expense reimbursement (other than certain excepted expenses as described in the fees and expenses table of the Portfolio’s prospectus) on any assets invested in the Portfolio is 0.25 percent. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, NTI reimbursed each Fund for a portion of the management fees attributable to and payable by the Funds for advisory services on any assets invested in an affiliated money market fund. This reimbursement is included in Less expenses reimbursed by the investment adviser as a reduction to Total Expenses in the Statements of Operations. This reimbursement’s impact on each Fund’s net expense and net investment income ratios is included in each Fund’s Financial Highlights.

The Funds are permitted to purchase and sell securities from or to certain affiliated funds or portfolios under specific conditions outlined in Rule 17a-7 Procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by a Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under these procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price as defined in the Rule 17a-7 Procedures. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, there were no Funds engaged in purchases and/or sales of securities from an affiliated entity.

NTI or the Sub-Advisers may, from time to time, effect trades on behalf of and for the account of the Funds with brokers or dealers that are affiliated with NTI, in conformity with Rule 17e-1 under the 1940 Act and SEC rules and regulations. Under these provisions, any commissions paid to affiliated brokers or dealers must be reasonable and fair compared to the commissions charged by other brokers or dealers in comparable transactions.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, Northern Engage 360TM paid Northern Trust Securities, Inc., an affiliate of NTI approximately $24,000 in brokerage commissions.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Emerging Markets Equity Index and Global Real Estate Index Funds received reimbursements from Northern Trust of less than $1,000 and approximately $5,000 and $10,000, respectively, in connection with errors. The reimbursements are included in Capital share transactions on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The cash contribution represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on each Fund’s total return.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Active M International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity Index, Global Real Estate Index, Global Tactical Asset Allocation, International Equity, International Equity Index, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure and Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Funds received reimbursements from Northern Trust of approximately $14,000, $20,000, $10,000, $7,000, $1,000, $5,000, $6,000, $13,000 and $1,000, respectively, in connection with errors. The Global Sustainability Index and Northern Engage360TM Funds each received reimbursements of less than $1,000 in connection with errors. These reimbursements are included in Net investment income in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Financial Highlights. These cash contributions represent less than $0.01 per share for each of the Funds.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Stock Index Fund received reimbursements from Northern Trust of approximately $2,000 in connection with an error. This reimbursement is included in Capital share transactions in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The cash contribution represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return.

Certain uninvested foreign currency balances of the Funds may pay/receive a return to/from Northern Trust based on a market return it pays/receives less an administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the Active M International Equity, Global Real Estate Index, Global Sustainability Index, International Equity, International Equity Index, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure and Northern Engage 360TM Funds paid Northern Trust approximately $4,000, $5,000, $9,000, $2,000, $31,000, $3,000 and $1,000, respectively. The Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Emerging Markets Equity Index and Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Funds each paid amounts to Northern Trust of less than $1,000. The Emerging Markets Equity Index, Global Real Estate Index, Global Sustainability Index, International Equity, International Equity Index and Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure Funds received amounts from Northern Trust of approximately $9,000, $4,000, $3,000, $2,000, $31,000 and $8,000, respectively. The Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Active M International Equity, Multi-Manager Global Real Estate and

 

    

 

 

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Northern Engage 360TM Funds each received amounts from Northern Trust of less than $1,000. These amounts are included in Dividend income or Interest income on the Funds’ Statements of Operations.

7. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the aggregate costs of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) for the Funds were as follows:

 

   

PURCHASES

 

   

SALES

 

 

   Amounts in thousands

 

 

U.S.
GOVERNMENT

 

   

OTHER

 

   

U.S.
GOVERNMENT

 

   

OTHER    

 

 

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

    $–                   $238,099       $–                   $322,442  

Active M International Equity

    –                   235,331       –                   318,418  

Emerging Markets Equity Index

    –                   875,842       –                   1,066,427  

Global Real Estate Index

    –                   86,504       –                   217,219  

Global Sustainability Index

    –                   413,579       –                   259,805  

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

    –                   38,047       –                   52,194  

Income Equity

    –                   49,923       –                   60,953  

International Equity

    –                   55,570       –                   52,164  

International Equity Index

    –                   875,413       –                   1,061,105  

Large Cap Core

    –                   95,741       –                   118,667  

Large Cap Value

    –                   47,936       –                   51,780  

Mid Cap Index

    –                   278,914       –                   532,649  

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

    –                   562,074       –                   586,509  

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

    –                   87,460       –                   125,937  

Northern Engage360TM

    –                   47,951       –                   118,298  

Small Cap Core

    –                   56,392       –                   87,058  

Small Cap Index

    –                   173,462       –                   341,417  

Small Cap Value

    –                   239,438       –                   720,156  

Stock Index

    –                   315,472       –                   845,753  

U.S. Quality ESG

 

   

 

–            

 

 

 

    177,016      

 

–            

 

 

 

   

 

220,179

 

 

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on certain foreign currency contracts, the deferral of post-October currency and capital losses for tax purposes and the timing of income recognition on investments in REITs and PFICs.

At March 31, 2023, for federal income tax purposes, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including the effects of foreign currency translation and derivative instruments, if any) and the cost basis of investments (including derivative instruments, if any) were as follows:

 

    Amounts in

    thousands

  UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
  UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
  NET
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
  COST  
BASIS OF  
INVESTMENTS  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

    $ 12,676     $ (7,173 )     $ 5,503     $ 167,927

Active M International Equity

      86,562       (10,906 )       75,656       401,219

Emerging Markets Equity Index

      443,853       (136,439 )       307,414       1,197,687

Global Real Estate Index

      221,578       (115,600 )       105,978       884,346

Global Sustainability Index

      325,315       (47,020 )       278,295       1,235,783

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

      4,155       (4,567 )       (412 )       102,473

Income Equity

      43,559       (4,716 )       38,843       99,595

International Equity

      11,112       (5,274 )       5,838       115,571

International Equity Index

      1,489,734       (216,153 )       1,273,581       3,147,245

Large Cap Core

      82,380       (5,531 )       76,849       165,883

Large Cap Value

      4,805       (2,608 )       2,197       56,797

Mid Cap Index

      668,675       (121,994 )       546,681       1,450,949

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

      64,253       (53,114 )       11,139       973,023

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

      7,928       (8,096 )       (168 )       120,862

Northern Engage360TM

      31,114       (14,997 )       16,117       217,528

Small Cap Core

      165,758       (26,723 )       139,035       294,816

Small Cap Index

      423,435       (180,257 )       243,178       918,638

Small Cap Value

      653,479       (33,344 )       620,135       998,294

Stock Index

      7,206,682       (101,210 )       7,105,472       3,623,177

U.S. Quality ESG

      64,502       (14,827 )       49,675       348,845
 

 

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8. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Transactions in Shares class for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

    Amounts in thousands

SHARES

SOLD

PROCEEDS

FROM
SHARES SOLD

SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS

  REINVESTMENTS  

OF

DIVIDENDS

SHARES
REDEEMED

PAYMENTS

FOR SHARES
REDEEMED

NET
INCREASE
(DECREASE)

IN SHARES

NET  

INCREASE  
(DECREASE)  

IN NET ASSETS  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

  4,307   $  59,233   28   $       355   (11,772 )   $    (154,552   (7,437 )   $  (94,964

Active M International Equity

  2,264   23,798   57   584   (11,079 )   (113,778 )   (8,758 )   (89,396 )

Emerging Markets Equity Index

  63,649   672,010   550   5,581   (82,198 )   (862,964 )   (17,999 )   (185,373 )

Global Real Estate Index

  17,771   167,103   617   5,579   (35,502 )   (326,991 )   (17,114 )   (154,309 )

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

  456   5,513   565   6,678   (1,843 )   (22,277 )   (822 )   (10,086 )

Income Equity

  358   4,934   582   7,621   (1,404 )   (18,778 )   (464 )   (6,223 )

International Equity

  3,411   29,755   179   1,555   (3,256 )   (28,154 )   334   3,156

International Equity Index

  53,934   653,559   1,760   21,314   (73,873 )   (881,350 )   (18,179 )   (206,477 )

Large Cap Core

  642   14,613   489   10,671   (1,733 )   (39,308 )   (602 )   (14,024 )

Large Cap Value

  242   4,756   249   4,624   (502 )   (9,790 )   (11 )   (410 )

Mid Cap Index

  12,058   239,064   8,280   154,003   (25,229 )   (506,930 )   (4,891 )   (113,863 )

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

  27,838   335,875   1,856   21,590   (31,866 )   (373,461 )   (2,172 )   (15,996 )

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

  699   7,581   117   1,150   (4,819 )   (49,726 )   (4,003 )   (40,995 )

Northern Engage360TM

  102   936   4,132   37,812   (6,823 )   (75,087 )   (2,589 )   (36,339 )

Small Cap Index

  11,100   138,237   4,720   55,315   (25,207 )   (315,561 )   (9,387 )   (122,009 )

Small Cap Value

  10,657   202,425   5,110   92,187   (37,116 )   (711,649 )   (21,349 )   (417,037 )

Stock Index

  22,464   963,025   7,124   295,053   (35,095 )   (1,524,094 )   (5,507 )   (266,016 )

Transactions in Shares class for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, were as follows:

 

   Amounts in thousands

SHARES

SOLD

PROCEEDS

FROM
SHARES SOLD

SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS

  REINVESTMENTS  

OF
DIVIDENDS

SHARES
REDEEMED

PAYMENTS

FOR SHARES
REDEEMED

NET
INCREASE
(DECREASE)

IN SHARES

NET  

INCREASE  
(DECREASE)  

IN NET ASSETS  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

  4,789   $     83,852   3,643   $  59,348   (7,854 )   $    (145,435   578   $     (2,235

Active M International Equity

  3,398   44,169   3,632   44,598   (9,327 )   (116,046 )   (2,297 )   (27,279 )

Emerging Markets Equity Index

  30,388   410,080   720   9,354   (39,139 )   (517,145 )   (8,031 )   (97,711 )

Global Real Estate Index

  15,557   180,254   704   8,196   (21,938 )   (253,509 )   (5,677 )   (65,059 )

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

  3,659   52,171   342   4,768   (3,427 )   (47,964 )   574   8,975

Income Equity

  993   15,451   1,342   20,546   (1,542 )   (24,207 )   793   11,790

International Equity

  3,095   31,587   141   1,399   (1,350 )   (13,514 )   1,886   19,472

International Equity Index

  41,169   600,791   2,110   30,029   (70,587 )   (987,660 )   (27,308 )   (356,840 )

Large Cap Core

  874   23,694   1,409   36,999   (1,749 )   (47,021 )   534   13,672

Large Cap Value

  259   5,546   241   5,090   (447 )   (9,597 )   53   1,039

Mid Cap Index

  13,814   328,739   9,174   207,702   (20,355 )   (488,984 )   2,633   47,457

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

  9,565   124,082   6,773   85,437   (22,004 )   (292,240 )   (5,666 )   (82,721 )

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

  1,420   18,175   281   3,656   (1,541 )   (19,670 )   160   2,161

Northern Engage360TM

  245   2,929   2,418   32,114   (4,872 )   (67,757 )   (2,209 )   (32,714 )

Small Cap Index

  17,574   275,905   9,911   147,872   (14,056 )   (230,658 )   13,429   193,119

Small Cap Value

  24,236   540,597   17,810   365,098   (58,070 )   (1,303,052 )   (16,024 )   (397,357 )

Stock Index

  20,853   1,020,833   5,102   259,846   (27,450 )   (1,346,130 )   (1,495 )   (65,451 )

 

    

 

 

    

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Transactions in Class K shares for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

   Amounts in thousands

SHARES

SOLD

PROCEEDS

FROM
SHARES SOLD

SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS

  REINVESTMENTS  

OF
DIVIDENDS

SHARES
REDEEMED

PAYMENTS

FOR SHARES
REDEEMED

NET
INCREASE
(DECREASE)

IN SHARES

NET  

INCREASE  
(DECREASE)  

IN NET ASSETS  

Global Sustainability Index

  10,815   $182,966   349   $5,855   (7,920 )   $(141,574   3,244   $ 47,247

Small Cap Core

  897   22,179   43   1,054   (1,513 )   (38,649 )   (573 )   (15,416 )

U.S. Quality ESG

  4,928   74,346   627   9,247   (8,937 )   (133,929 )   (3,382 )   (50,336 )

Transactions in Class K shares for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, were as follows:

 

   Amounts in thousands SHARES
SOLD
PROCEEDS
FROM
SHARES SOLD
SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS
  REINVESTMENTS  
OF
DIVIDENDS
SHARES
REDEEMED
PAYMENTS
FOR SHARES
REDEEMED
NET
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
IN SHARES

NET  

INCREASE  
(DECREASE)  
IN NET ASSETS  

Global Sustainability Index

  10,270   $209,121   1,413   $28,906   (1,382 )   $(27,717   10,301   $210,310

Small Cap Core

  833   25,573   1,320   37,447   (938 )   (29,065 )   1,215   33,955

U.S. Quality ESG

  9,764   175,461   1,270   22,998   (1,594 )   (28,083 )   9,440   170,376

Transactions in Class I shares for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

   Amounts in thousands SHARES
SOLD
PROCEEDS
FROM
SHARES SOLD
SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS
  REINVESTMENTS  
OF
DIVIDENDS
SHARES
REDEEMED
PAYMENTS
FOR SHARES
REDEEMED
NET
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
IN SHARES

NET  

INCREASE  
(DECREASE)  
IN NET ASSETS  

Global Sustainability Index

  17,772   $306,546   667   $11,197   (11,583 )   $(196,197   6,856   $121,546

Small Cap Core

  1,013   25,628   41   1,014   (1,570 )   (39,640 )   (516 )   (12,998 )

U.S. Quality ESG

  1,143   17,036   13   184   (93 )   (1,388 )   1,063   15,832

Transactions in Class I shares for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, were as follows:

 

   Amounts in thousands SHARES
SOLD
PROCEEDS
FROM
SHARES SOLD
SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS
  REINVESTMENTS  
OF
DIVIDENDS
SHARES
REDEEMED
PAYMENTS
FOR SHARES
REDEEMED
NET
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
IN SHARES

NET  

INCREASE  
(DECREASE)  
IN NET ASSETS  

Global Sustainability Index

  21,466   $432,325   1,326   $27,109   (10,801 )   $(217,424   11,991   $242,010

Small Cap Core

  865   27,714   1,204   34,088   (1,725 )   (53,750 )   344   8,052

U.S. Quality ESG

  134   2,341   3   47   (15 )   (267 )   122   2,121

9. INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES

Transactions in affiliated investments for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

   Amounts in thousands

   except shares

AFFILIATE VALUE, BEGINNING
OF YEAR
PURCHASES SALES
PROCEEDS

NET CHANGE

IN UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)

NET
REALIZED
GAINS
(LOSSES)
DIVIDEND
INCOME
VALUE, END
OF YEAR
SHARES, END  
OF YEAR  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

Northern Institutional
Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares)
  $  17,729 $ 229,653 $ 243,785 $ $ $ 134 $ 3,597   3,597,000

Active M International Equity

Northern Institutional
Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares)
  35,464   240,402   256,467       405   19,399   19,399,445
 

 

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  Amounts in thousands

  except shares

  AFFILIATE  

VALUE, BEGINNING

OF YEAR

    PURCHASES    

SALES

PROCEEDS

   

NET CHANGE

IN UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

   

NET

REALIZED

GAINS

(LOSSES)

   

DIVIDEND

INCOME

   

VALUE, END

OF YEAR

   

SHARES, END

OF YEAR

 

Emerging Markets Equity Index

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    $  41,401       $583,497       $  577,897       $    –       $    –       $  920       $47,001       47,000,884  

Global Real Estate Index

 

Northern Institutional
Funds -

U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)

    23,490       208,783       223,301                   310       8,972       8,971,826  

Global Sustainability Index

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    14,982       340,957       334,372                   455       21,567       21,567,077  
  Northern Trust Corp.     1,112       209       87       (246     (33     30       955       10,838  
  Total     $  16,094       $  341,166       $  334,459       $  (246     $  (33     $  485       $22,522       21,577,915  

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

  FlexShares®
Credit-Scored
U.S. Corporate Bond
Index Fund
    $    6,315       $         815       $      5,031       $  253       $  (424)       $    62       $  1,928       40,650  
  FlexShares®
Credit-Scored U.S. Long
Corporate Bond Index
Fund
    910       130       697       113       (251     21       205       4,606  
  FlexShares® Developed
Markets ex-U.S. Quality
Low Volatility Index
Fund
    2,567       347       278       (69     (45     59       2,522       99,300  
  FlexShares® Disciplined
Duration MBS Index
Fund
    5,418       3,494       4,405       69       (449     169       4,127       199,850  
  FlexShares® Global
Quality Real Estate
Index Fund
    2,546       248       138       (628     (2     57       2,026       38,232  
  FlexShares® High Yield
Value-Scored Bond
Index Fund
    15,424       247       4,781       (816     (1,011     952       9,063       222,511  
  FlexShares® iBoxx
5-Year Target Duration
TIPS Index Fund
    3,851       2,656       867       (364     (101     254       5,175       211,328  
  FlexShares®
International Quality
Dividend Index Fund
    6,435       1,153       1,575       (314     (158     268       5,541       250,931  
  FlexShares®
Morningstar Developed
Markets ex-U.S. Factor
Tilt Index Fund
    6,423       1,184       1,699       (374     55       141       5,589       86,731  
  FlexShares®
Morningstar Emerging
Markets Factor Tilt
Index Fund
    5,139       2,278       2,648       (571     (138     115       4,060       82,697  
    FlexShares®
Morningstar Global
Upstream Natural
Resources Index Fund
    7,655       2,043       2,913       (1,271     288       212       5,802       137,195  

 

    

 

 

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  Amounts in thousands

  except shares

  AFFILIATE  

VALUE, BEGINNING

OF YEAR

    PURCHASES    

SALES

PROCEEDS

   

NET CHANGE

IN UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

   

NET

REALIZED

GAINS

(LOSSES)

   

DIVIDEND

INCOME

    VALUE, END
OF YEAR
   

SHARES, END

OF YEAR

 
  FlexShares®
Morningstar
U.S. Market Factor Tilt
Index Fund
    $  15,919       $       841       $    4,585       $(2,260     $   667       $   179       $10,582       67,470  
  FlexShares® Quality
Dividend Index Fund
    11,778       490       1,786       (1,211     221       232       9,492       174,294  
  FlexShares® STOXX
Global Broad
Infrastructure Index
Fund
    2,557       2,360       2,489       (590     206       79       2,044       39,346  
  FlexShares®
U.S. Quality Low
Volatility Index Fund
    10,538       77       2,297       (1,039     324       137       7,603       147,986  
  FlexShares® Ultra-Short
Income Fund*
    2,548       4,615       3,080       25       (5     74       4,103       54,858  
  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    16       38,963       38,837                   10       142       142,206  
  Total     $106,039       $  61,941       $  78,106       $(9,047     $  (823     $3,021       $80,004       2,000,191  

Income Equity

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    $    1,445       $  14,455       $  14,380       $      –       $      –       $     22       $  1,520       1,519,935  

International Equity

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    1,627       25,447       25,825                   23       1,249       1,249,221  

International Equity Index

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    9,601       375,302       378,446                   242       6,457       6,456,551  

Large Cap Core

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    811       28,327       27,230                   42       1,908       1,908,364  

Large Cap Value

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    403       7,823       7,912                   10       314       314,125  

Mid Cap Index

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    52,517       271,709       294,024                   516       30,202       30,201,529  

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    39,055       607,339       618,399                   942       27,995       27,994,588  

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    6,523       95,040       96,825                   105       4,738       4,738,449  
 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     continued

 

 

  Amounts in thousands

  except shares

  AFFILIATE  

VALUE, BEGINNING

OF YEAR

    PURCHASES    

SALES

PROCEEDS

   

NET CHANGE

IN UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

   

NET

REALIZED

GAINS

(LOSSES)

   

DIVIDEND

INCOME

    VALUE, END
OF YEAR
   

SHARES, END

OF YEAR

 

Northern Engage360TM

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    $  11,672       $154,466       $   156,642       $        –       $    –       $   234       $9,496       9,496,087  

Small Cap Core

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    17,127       79,270       76,319                   359       20,078       20,078,072  

Small Cap Index

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    9,745       162,862       169,132                   209       3,475       3,474,552  

Small Cap Value

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -
U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares)

    88,840       430,771       444,068                   1,016       75,543       75,542,577  

Stock Index

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    122,922       994,209       1,031,699                   2,054       85,432       85,431,707  
  Northern Trust Corp.     7,937       96       573       (2,047     167       192       5,580       63,316  
  Total     $130,859       $994,305       $1,032,272       $(2,047     $  167       $2,246       $91,012       85,495,023  

U.S. Quality ESG

  Northern Institutional
Funds -
U.S. Government
Portfolio (Shares)
    $    3,516       $  78,154       $     73,607       $      –       $    –       $   106       $8,063       8,063,048  

 

  *

Formerly known as FlexShares® Ready Access Variable Income Fund.

10. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Information concerning the types of derivatives in which the Funds invest, the objectives for using them and their related risks can be found in Note 2.

Below are the types of derivatives by primary risk exposure as presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2023:

 

          ASSETS           LIABILITIES        
   Amounts in thousands    CONTRACT TYPE   

STATEMENTS OF

ASSETS LOCATION

   VALUE    

STATEMENTS OF

LIABILITIES LOCATION

   VALUE  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation    $ 74   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation    $  

Active M International Equity

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      320   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Emerging Markets Equity Index

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      2,229   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       
   Foreign exchange contracts    Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      **    Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (68

Global Real Estate Index

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      826   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       
   Foreign exchange contracts    Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      5     Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (86

Global Sustainability Index

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      1,414   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

 

    

 

 

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          ASSETS           LIABILITIES        
   Amounts in thousands    CONTRACT TYPE   

STATEMENTS OF

ASSETS LOCATION

   VALUE    

STATEMENTS OF

LIABILITIES LOCATION

   VALUE  
   Foreign exchange contracts    Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts    $ 174     Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts    $ (81

Income Equity

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      71   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Equity contracts

           Outstanding options written, at value      (20

International Equity

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      89   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

International Equity Index

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      929   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation      (23 )* 
   Foreign exchange contracts    Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      463     Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (22

Large Cap Core

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      68   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Large Cap Value

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      9   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Mid Cap Index

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      1,106   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      722   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Northern Engage360TM

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      183   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Small Cap Core

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      289   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Small Cap Index

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      229   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Small Cap Value

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      2,116   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

Stock Index

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      5,211   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

U.S. Quality ESG

   Equity contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      187   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation       

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments’ footnotes. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

**

Amount rounds to less than one thousand.

The Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable netting agreements or other similar arrangements (“netting agreements”). Generally, netting agreements allow the Funds to offset any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. Generally, the Funds manage their cash collateral and securities collateral on a counterparty basis. In the event of default where the value of the collateral declines or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the defaulting party, realization of collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited. In addition, the netting agreements provide the right for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate the net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral.

 

 

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As of March 31, 2023, gross amounts of assets and liabilities for forward foreign exchange contracts not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, related collateral and net amounts after taking into account netting agreements, by counterparty, are as follows:

 

               

GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

 
   Amounts in Thousands    Counterparty    GROSS AMOUNTS OF ASSETS
PRESENTED IN STATEMENTS OF
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
    CASH
COLLATERAL
RECEIVED
     NET
AMOUNT
 

Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund

   Morgan Stanley    $   $   $      $  

Global Real Estate Index Fund

   Morgan Stanley                      
   UBS      5                    5  
   Total    $ 5     $     $      $ 5  

Global Sustainability Index Fund

   Citibank      50       (3)              47  
   JPMorgan Chase      4       (4)               
   Morgan Stanley      57       (4)              53  
   Toronto-Dominion Bank      63       (13)              50  
   Total    $ 174     $ (24)     $      $ 150  

International Equity Index Fund

   Citibank      178       (22)              156  
   Goldman Sachs      27                    27  
   Morgan Stanley      143                    143  
   Toronto-Dominion Bank      115                    115  
     Total    $ 463     $ (22)     $      $ 441  
               

GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

 
   Amounts in Thousands    Counterparty   

GROSS AMOUNTS OF LIABILITIES
PRESENTED IN STATEMENTS OF

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

    FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
    CASH
COLLATERAL
PLEDGED
     NET
AMOUNT
 

Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund

   Goldman Sachs    $ (36   $     $      $ (36)  
   Morgan Stanley      (4                (4)  
   Toronto-Dominion Bank      (28                  (28)  
   Total    $ (68   $     $      $ (68)  

Global Real Estate Index Fund

   Citibank      (27                  (27)  
   JPMorgan Chase      (3                  (3)  
   Morgan Stanley      (22                (22)  
   Toronto-Dominion Bank      (34                  (34)  
   Total    $ (86   $     $      $ (86)  

Global Sustainability Index Fund

   BNY Mellon      (54                  (54)  
   Citibank      (3     3               
   JPMorgan Chase      (5     4              (1)  
   Morgan Stanley      (4     4               
   Toronto-Dominion Bank      (13     13               
   UBS      (2                  (2)  
   Total    $ (81   $ 24     $      $ (57)  

International Equity Index Fund

   Citibank      (22     22               

 

*

Amount rounds to less than one thousand.

 

    

 

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 
  MARCH 31, 2023    

 

The following tables set forth, by primary risk exposure, the Funds’ realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023:

 

        AMOUNT OF REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS  
   Amounts in thousands   CONTRACT TYPE   STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS LOCATION   VALUE  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts   $ (630

Active M International Equity

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     222  

Emerging Markets Equity Index

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (4,224
  Foreign exchange contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     236  

Global Real Estate Index

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (1,742
  Foreign exchange contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     112  

Global Sustainability Index

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (2,853
  Foreign exchange contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (417

Income Equity

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (240
  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on options written     207  

International Equity

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     299  

International Equity Index

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     6,045  
  Foreign exchange contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (2,321

Large Cap Core

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     32  

Large Cap Value

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (52

Mid Cap Index

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (2,032

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (3,504

Northern Engage360TM

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (649

Small Cap Core

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (2,607

Small Cap Index

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (991

Small Cap Value

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (6,075

Stock Index

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (11,381

U.S. Quality ESG

  Equity contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts     (389
        CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON
DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
      
   Amounts in thousands   CONTRACT TYPE   STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS LOCATION   VALUE  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

  Equity contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts   $ (174

Active M International Equity

  Equity contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts     285  

Emerging Markets Equity Index

  Equity contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts     (1,183
  Foreign exchange contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     4  

Global Real Estate Index

  Equity contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts     13  
  Foreign exchange contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (88

Global Sustainability Index

  Equity contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts     (88
    Foreign exchange contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     131  

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     continued

 

 

         

CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON

DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS

       
   Amounts in thousands    CONTRACT TYPE    STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS LOCATION    VALUE  

Income Equity

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts    $ 16  
   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on options written      71  

International Equity

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      40  

International Equity Index

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      (2,094
   Foreign exchange contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      774  

Large Cap Core

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      36  

Large Cap Value

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      (26

Mid Cap Index

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      (1,449

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      (12

Northern Engage360TM

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      30  

Small Cap Core

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      (471

Small Cap Index

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      (571

Small Cap Value

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      (954

Stock Index

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      (5,508

U.S. Quality ESG

   Equity contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      77  

Volume of derivative activity for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023*:

 

    

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

CONTRACTS

    

EQUITY

CONTRACTS

 
     

NUMBER

OF

TRADES

    

AVERAGE

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT**

    

NUMBER

OF

TRADES

    

AVERAGE

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT**

 

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

          $        79      $ 1,406  

Active M International Equity

                   54        2,778  

Emerging Markets Equity Index

     67        1,178        118        4,282  

Global Real Estate Index

     90        412        399        700  

Global Sustainability Index

     135        529        587        663  

Income Equity

                   118        515  

International Equity

                   215        207  

International Equity Index

     102        2,110        205        1,561  

Large Cap Core

                   34        901  

Large Cap Value

                   28        317  

Mid Cap Index

                   82        4,139  

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

                   245        1,324  

 

    

 

 

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

CONTRACTS

    

EQUITY

CONTRACTS

 
     

NUMBER

OF

TRADES

    

AVERAGE

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT**

    

NUMBER

OF

TRADES

    

AVERAGE

NOTIONAL

AMOUNT**

 

Northern Engage360TM

          $   –        81      $ 672  

Small Cap Core

                   56        2,130  

Small Cap Index

                   76        2,480  

Small Cap Value

                   161        4,358  

Stock Index

                   41        23,644  

U.S. Quality ESG

                   78        862  

 

*

Activity for the fiscal year is measured by number of trades during the fiscal year and average notional amount for foreign currency exchange and futures and written options equity contracts.

 

**

Amounts in thousands.

 

11. INDEMNIFICATIONS AND WARRANTIES

In the ordinary course of their business, the Funds may enter into contracts or agreements that contain indemnifications or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Funds. The maximum exposure to the Funds under these provisions is unknown, as this would involve future claims that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believe the risk of loss to be remote.

12. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On or about February 14, 2020, Marc S. Kirschner, as Trustee for NWHI Litigation Trust (“Litigation Trustee”) and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as indenture Trustee (“Indenture Trustee”) for several series of notes issued by Nine West Holdings, Inc. (“Nine West”), filed separate complaints (docket nos. 20-cv-01129 and 20-cv-01136, respectively) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against a group of defendants that includes three Northern Funds that had invested in The Jones Group Inc. (“Jones Group”) including the Small Cap Core Fund, Small Cap Index Fund and Small Cap Value Fund (together, the “Small Cap Funds”). The claim stems from a series of merger transactions (“Transactions”) entered into by Jones Group, Nine West and others in 2014 that allegedly rendered Jones Group insolvent. The matters in these proceedings were transferred from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York to centralize the litigation, and were assigned to the Honorable Jed S. Rakoff for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. The Small Cap Funds allegedly received the following amounts as a result of the Transactions: Small Cap Core Fund ($134,265), Small Cap Index Fund ($683,610) and Small Cap Value Fund ($4,010,685). The Litigation Trustee and Indenture Trustee seek to clawback these proceeds for the benefit of the Trust and the noteholders, respectively, on the basis that they were fraudulent conveyances. On June 29, 2020, the former public shareholder defendants,

including the Small Cap Funds, filed a motion to dismiss on the basis that the payments allegedly made to them in connection with the Transactions were shielded from the fraudulent conveyance claims under Section 546(e) of the Bankruptcy Code. On August 27, 2020, all fraudulent conveyance claims against the former public shareholder defendants were dismissed. Plaintiffs appealed from that decision and the actions are currently on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The Small Cap Funds intend to continue to vigorously defend themselves against this action.

13. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) “Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting” (“ASU 2020-04”) to provide temporary, optional expedients related to the accounting for contract modifications and hedging transactions as a result of the global markets’ anticipated transition away from the use of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. Preceding the issuance of ASU 2020-04, which established ASC 848, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it would no longer need to persuade or compel banks to submit to LIBOR after December 31, 2021. In response, the FASB established a December 31, 2022, expiration date for ASC 848.

In December 2020, Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act was adopted by the SEC and establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. The effective date for compliance with Rule 2a-5 was September 8, 2022. Management believes the adoption of Rule 2a-5 did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

In March 2021, the FCA announced that the intended cessation date of LIBOR in the United States would be June 30, 2023. Accordingly, ASU 2022-06 defers the expiration date of ASC 848

 
 

 

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

to December 31, 2024. Management does not believe this update has a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements and disclosures.

14. LIBOR TRANSITION

Certain of the Funds’ investments, payment obligations and financing terms may be based on floating rates, such as LIBOR, Euro Interbank Offered Rate and other similar types of reference rates (each, a “Reference Rate”). On July 27, 2017, the Chief Executive of the FCA, which regulates LIBOR, announced that the FCA will no longer persuade nor compel banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR and certain other Reference Rates after 2021. Although many LIBOR rates were phased out as of December 31, 2021 as originally contemplated, a majority of U.S. dollar LIBOR rates will continue to be published until June 30, 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve, based on the recommendations of the New York Federal Reserve’s Alternative Reference Rate Committee (comprised of major derivative market participants and their regulators), has begun publishing the SOFR that is intended to replace U.S. dollar LIBOR. Proposals for alternative reference rates for other currencies have also been announced or have already begun publication. Uncertainty related to the liquidity and value impact of the change to alternative rates, and how to appropriately adjust these rates at the time of transition, poses risks for the Funds. The effect of any changes to, or discontinuation of, LIBOR on the Funds will depend on, among other things, (1) existing fallback or termination provisions in individual contracts, and (2) whether, how, and when industry participants develop and adopt new reference rates and fallbacks for both legacy and new instruments and contracts. The expected discontinuation of LIBOR could have a significant impact on the financial markets in general and may also present heightened risk to market participants, including public companies, investment advisers, investment companies, and broker-dealers. The risks associated with this discontinuation and transition will be exacerbated if the work necessary to effect an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate is not completed in a timely manner. Accordingly, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the transition away from LIBOR on the Funds until new reference rates and fallbacks for both legacy and new instruments and contracts are commercially accepted and market practices become settled. Until then, the Funds may continue to invest in instruments that reference such rates or otherwise use such Reference Rates due to favorable liquidity or pricing.

15. EUROPEAN INSTABILITY

Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the resulting responses by the United States and other countries, and the potential for wider conflict could increase volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets and adversely affect regional and global economies. The United States and other countries have imposed broad ranging economic sanctions on Russia and certain Russian individuals, banking entities and corporations as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The United States and

other countries have also imposed economic sanctions on Belarus and may impose sanctions on other countries that support Russia’s military invasion. These sanctions, as well as any other economic consequences related to the invasion or cyberattacks on governments, companies or individuals, may further decrease the value and liquidity of certain Russian securities and securities of issuers in other countries that are subject to economic sanctions related to the invasion. To the extent that a Fund has exposure to Russian or other Eastern European investments, the Fund’s ability to price, buy, sell, receive or deliver such investments may be impaired. These and any related events could significantly impact a Fund’s performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, even beyond any direct exposure the Fund may have to Russian issuers or adjoining geographic regions. Funds that track an index (an Index Fund) may experience challenges liquidating positions in Russian securities that have been removed from its underlying index and/or sampling the underlying index to continue to seek the Index Fund’s respective investment goal. Such circumstances may lead to increased tracking error between an Index Fund’s performance and the performance of its respective underlying index.

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated subsequent events for the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued, and has concluded that there are no recognized or non-recognized subsequent events relevant for financial statement disclosure.

 

    

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Northern Funds:

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of twenty separate portfolios of Northern Funds, comprising the Active M Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Active M International Equity Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund, Global Real Estate Index Fund, Global Sustainability Index Fund, Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund, Income Equity Fund, International Equity Fund, International Equity Index Fund, Large Cap Core Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Index Fund, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure Fund, Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Fund, Northern Engage360TM Fund, Small Cap Core Fund, Small Cap Index Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, Stock Index Fund, and U.S. Quality ESG Fund (collectively, the “Funds”), including the schedules of investments, as of March 31, 2023, 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, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended for Active M Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Active M International Equity Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund, Global Real Estate Index Fund, Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund, Income Equity Fund, International Equity Fund, International Equity Index Fund, Large Cap Core Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Index Fund, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure Fund, Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Fund, Northern Engage360TM Fund, Small Cap Index Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, and Stock Index Fund; the related statements of operations for the year ended March 31, 2023, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for the years ended March 31, 2023, March 31, 2022, and for the period from July 30, 2020 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 2021, for Global Sustainability Index Fund, Small Cap Core Fund, and U.S. Quality ESG Fund; and the related notes.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Active M Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Active M International Equity Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund, Global Real Estate Index Fund, Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund, Income Equity Fund, International Equity Fund, International Equity Index Fund, Large Cap Core Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Index Fund, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure Fund, Multi-Manager Global Real Estate Fund, Northern Engage360TM Fund, Small Cap Index Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, and Stock Index Fund as of March 31, 2023, and 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, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Global Sustainability Index Fund, Small Cap Core Fund, and U.S. Quality ESG Fund as of March 31, 2023, and the results of their operations for the year ended March 31, 2023, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for the years ended March 31, 2023, March 31, 2022 and for the period from July 30, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their 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 Funds’ 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 and financial highlights, 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 and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall

 

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presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois

May 25, 2023

We have served as the auditor of one or more Northern Trust investment companies since 2002.

 

    

 

 

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TAX INFORMATION

 

MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

 

CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION — The following Funds made capital gain distributions in December 2022, and hereby designated these long-term capital gain distributions as follows (per share):

 

      LONG-TERM  
CAPITAL GAIN  
 

Global Sustainability Index

     $0.058472    

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

     0.506389    

Income Equity

     0.479603    

Large Cap Core

     0.672588    

Large Cap Value

     0.969473    

Mid Cap Index

     1.629689    

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

     0.135250    

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

     0.013658    

Northern Engage360TM

     1.892337    

Small Cap Core

     0.075093    

Small Cap Index

     0.598769    

Small Cap Value

     0.895205    

Stock Index

     1.243605    

U.S. Quality ESG

     0.370263    

CORPORATE DIVIDENDS-RECEIVED DEDUCTION (DRD) — A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 for the following Funds qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

      CORPORATE DRD  
PERCENTAGE  
 

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

     1.16%        

Active M International Equity

     0.48%        

Emerging Markets Equity Index

     0.37%        

Global Sustainability Index

     64.25%        

Income Equity

     100.00%        

Large Cap Core

     96.75%        

Large Cap Value

     76.52%        

Mid Cap Index

     86.26%        

Small Cap Core

     100.00%        

Small Cap Index

     98.60%        

Small Cap Value

     100.00%        

Stock Index

     94.89%        

U.S. Quality ESG

     100.00%        

A percentage of the dividends distributed during the calendar year ended December 31, 2022 for the following Fund qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

      CORPORATE DRD  
PERCENTAGE  
 

Global Real Estate Index

     0.15%        

 

      CORPORATE DRD  
PERCENTAGE  
 

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

     26.85%        

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

     0.77%        

FOREIGN TAX CREDIT — The Fund below intends to make an election that will allow shareholders to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid by them. The amounts per share which represent income from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries are as follows:

 

      TAXES      INCOME  

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

     $0.0430          $0.4515    

Active M International Equity

     0.0293          0.2982    

Emerging Markets Equity Index

     0.0380          0.3886    

International Equity

     0.0352          0.3530    

International Equity Index

     0.0359          0.4283    

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

     0.0182          0.2908    

LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN — The following Funds designated the below amount as long-term capital gains, pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023:

 

  Amounts in thousands    LONG-TERM  
CAPITAL GAIN  
 

Active M International Equity

     $4,600      

Income Equity

     2,335      

Large Cap Core

     3,687      

Mid Cap Index

     41,739      

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

     12,532      

Small Cap Core

     10,980      

Small Cap Value

     22,411      

Stock Index

     124,237      

QUALIFIED DIVIDEND INCOME (QDI) — Under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (the “Act”), the following percentages of ordinary dividends paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, are designated as “qualified dividend income,” as defined in the Act, subject to reduced tax rates in 2022:

 

      QDI  
PERCENTAGE  
 

Active M Emerging Markets Equity

     100.00%     

Active M International Equity

     100.00%     

Emerging Markets Equity Index

     70.89%     

Global Sustainability Index

     100.00%     

Global Tactical Asset Allocation

     35.20%     

Income Equity

     100.00%     

International Equity

     100.00%     
 

 

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      QDI  
PERCENTAGE  
 

International Equity Index

     100.00%      

Large Cap Core

     100.00%      

Large Cap Value

     81.01%      

Mid Cap Index

     89.41%      

Small Cap Core

     100.00%      

Small Cap Index

     100.00%      

Small Cap Value

     100.00%      

Stock Index

     99.18%      

U.S. Quality ESG

     100.00%      

Under the Act, the following percentage of ordinary dividends paid during the calendar year ended December 31, 2022, are designated as “qualified dividend income,” as defined in the Act, subject to reduced tax rates in 2022:

 

      QDI  
PERCENTAGE  
 

Global Real Estate Index

     39.81%      

Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure

     97.51%      

Multi-Manager Global Real Estate

     45.59%      

    

 

 

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LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT  PROGRAM

 

MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)      

 

Each Fund has adopted and implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) as required by rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Program seeks to assess, manage and review each Fund’s Liquidity Risk. “Liquidity Risk” is defined as the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interest in the Fund.

The Board has appointed Northern Trust Investments, Inc. (“NTI”), the investment adviser to the Funds, as the program administrator for the Program. NTI has delegated oversight of the Program to the Northern Trust Asset Management Credit & Liquidity Risk Committee (the “Committee”).

At a meeting held on November 16, 2022, the Board received and reviewed the annual written report of the Committee, on behalf of NTI, (the “Report”) concerning the operation of the Program for the period from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 (the “Reporting Period”). The Report addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation.

The Report summarized the operation of the Program and the information and factors considered by the Committee in reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Program’s implementation with respect to each Fund. Such information and factors included, among other things: (i) the liquidity risk framework used to assess, manage, and periodically review each Fund’s liquidity risk and the results of this assessment; (ii) the methodology and inputs used to classify the liquidity of each Fund’s portfolio investments and the Committee’s assessment that each Fund’s strategy is appropriate for an open-end mutual fund; (iii) that each Fund held primarily highly liquid assets (investments that the Fund anticipates can be converted to cash within 3 business days or less in current market conditions without significantly changing their market value); (iv) that none of the Funds required the establishment of a highly liquid investment minimum and the methodology for that determination; (v) confirmation that none of the Funds had breached the 15% maximum illiquid security threshold (investments that cannot be sold or disposed of in seven days or less in current market conditions without the sale of the investment significantly changing the market value of the investment) and the procedures for monitoring compliance with the limit; and (vi) historical information regarding redemptions and shareholder concentration in each Fund. The Report also summarized the changes made to the Program over the course of the year.

Based on the review, the Report concluded that the Program was being effectively implemented and that the Program was reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which it may be subject.

 

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

FUND EXPENSES

 

    

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, if any, including redemption fees on certain exchanges and redemptions; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled Expenses Paid 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The second line in the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5 percent per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5 percent hypothetical example with the 5 percent hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees or other costs such as advisory fees related to affiliated money market fund investments, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. For example, the information does not reflect redemption fees (See page 243), if any, in the Active M Emerging Markets Equity, Active M International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity Index, Global Real Estate Index, Global Sustainability Index, International Equity, International Equity Index, Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructure, Multi-Manager Global Real Estate and Northern Engage360TM Funds. If these fees were included, your costs would have been higher. The information also does not reflect reimbursements of advisory fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds (See page 250),

which may result in different expense ratios in the Financial Highlights. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

ACTIVE M EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   1.10%    $1,000.00    $1,140.00    $5.87

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   1.10%    $1,000.00    $1,019.45    $5.54

ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL EQUITY

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.85%    $1,000.00    $1,293.70    $4.86

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.85%    $1,000.00    $1,020.69    $4.28

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.15%    $1,000.00    $1,148.50    $0.80

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.15%    $1,000.00    $1,024.18    $0.76

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.47%    $1,000.00    $1,083.30    $2.44

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.47%    $1,000.00    $1,022.59    $2.37

 

  *

Expenses are calculated using the Funds’ annualized expense ratios, which represent ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended March 31, 2023. Expenses are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratio for the period October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expense ratios for the most recent half year may differ from expense ratios based on one-year data in the Financial Highlights.

 

 

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GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX

 

      EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
  

ENDING

ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023

   EXPENSES
PAID
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023
  Class K                        

Actual

   0.23%    $1,000.00    $1,196.90    $1.26

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.23%    $1,000.00    $1,023.78    $1.16
  Class I                        

Actual

   0.28%    $1,000.00    $1,196.40    $1.53

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.28%    $1,000.00    $1,023.54    $1.41

GLOBAL TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.26%    $1,000.00    $1,107.00    $1.37

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.26%    $1,000.00    $1,023.64    $1.31

INCOME EQUITY

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.48%    $1,000.00    $1,149.20    $2.57

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.48%    $1,000.00    $1,022.54    $2.42

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.50%    $1,000.00    $1,269.30    $2.83

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.50%    $1,000.00    $1,022.44    $2.52

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.10%    $1,000.00    $1,269.30    $0.57

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.10%    $1,000.00    $1,024.43    $0.50

LARGE CAP CORE

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.45%    $1,000.00    $1,148.50    $2.41

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.45%    $1,000.00    $1,022.69    $2.27

LARGE CAP VALUE

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.56%    $1,000.00    $1,144.60    $2.99

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.56%    $1,000.00    $1,022.14    $2.82

MID CAP INDEX

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.10%    $1,000.00    $1,149.30    $0.54

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.10%    $1,000.00    $1,024.43    $0.50

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.96%    $1,000.00    $1,172.90    $5.20

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.96%    $1,000.00    $1,020.14    $4.84

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.92%    $1,000.00    $1,085.50    $4.78

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.92%    $1,000.00    $1,020.34    $4.63

 

  *

Expenses are calculated using the Funds’ annualized expense ratios, which represent ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended March 31, 2023. Expenses are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratio for the period October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expense ratios for the most recent half year may differ from expense ratios based on one-year data in the Financial Highlights.

 

 

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FUND EXPENSES    (continued)

 

MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

NORTHERN ENGAGE360TM

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.70%    $1,000.00    $1,176.00    $3.80

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.70%    $1,000.00    $1,021.44    $3.53

SMALL CAP CORE

 

      EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
  

ENDING

ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023

   EXPENSES
PAID
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023
  Class K                        

Actual

   0.49%    $1,000.00    $1,119.60    $2.59

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.49%    $1,000.00    $1,022.49    $2.47
  Class I                        

Actual

   0.59%    $1,000.00    $1,119.30    $3.12

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.59%    $1,000.00    $1,021.99    $2.97

SMALL CAP INDEX

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.10%    $1,000.00    $1,091.60    $0.52

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.10%    $1,000.00    $1,024.43    $0.50

SMALL CAP VALUE

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   1.00%    $1,000.00    $1,104.20    $5.25

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   1.00%    $1,000.00    $1,019.95    $5.04

STOCK INDEX

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
   EXPENSES
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.05%    $1,000.00    $1,155.60    $0.27

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.05%    $1,000.00    $1,024.68    $0.25

U.S. QUALITY ESG

 

      EXPENSE
RATIO
   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
  

ENDING

ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023

   EXPENSES
PAID
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023
  Class K                        

Actual

   0.39%    $1,000.00    $1,144.90    $2.09

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.39%    $1,000.00    $1,022.99    $1.97
  Class I                        

Actual

   0.49%    $1,000.00    $1,144.20    $2.62

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.49%    $1,000.00    $1,022.49    $2.47

 

  *

Expenses are calculated using the Funds’ annualized expense ratios, which represent ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended March 31, 2023. Expenses are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratio for the period October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expense ratios for the most recent half year may differ from expense ratios based on one-year data in the Financial Highlights.

 

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

  MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

Set forth below is information about the Trustees and Officers of Northern Funds. Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed to the Board of Trustees. Each Trustee oversees a total of 46 portfolios in the Northern Funds Complex—Northern Funds offers 41 portfolios and Northern Institutional Funds consists of 5 portfolios. The Northern Funds’ Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Trustees and is available upon request and without charge by calling 800-595-9111.

 

   NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES

    
       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS(1),
        POSITIONS HELD WITH
       TRUST AND LENGTH OF
       SERVICE AS TRUSTEE(2)
  PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS   

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS

HELD BY TRUSTEE(3)

    Therese M. Bobek

    Year of Birth: 1960

    Trustee since 2019

 

•  Adjunct Lecturer in the Masters of Accountancy Program, University of Iowa Tippie College of Business since 2018;

•  Assurance Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 1997 to 2018.

  

•  Methode Electronics, Inc.

    Ingrid LaMae A. de Jongh

    Year of Birth: 1965

    Trustee since 2019

 

•  Chief Schooling Officer since May 2020 and Head of School Management and Technology from 2016 to May 2020, Success Academy Charter Schools;

•  Member of the Board of Directors of Bank Leumi USA since 2016;

•  Partner in Accenture (global management consulting and professional services firm) from 1987 to 2012;

•  Member of the Board of Directors, Member of Nominating and Governance and Compensating Committees of Carver Bancorp from 2014 to 2018.

  

•  None

    Mark G. Doll

    Year of Birth: 1949

    Trustee since 2013

 

•  Member of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board from 2015 to 2021;

•  Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2008 to 2012;

•  Senior Vice President—Public Markets, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2002 to 2008;

•  President, Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Mason Street Advisors and Mason Street Funds from 2002 to 2008;

•  Chairman, Archdiocese of Milwaukee Finance Council from 2005 to 2015;

•  Member of Investment Committee of Greater Milwaukee Foundation from 2003 to 2015.

  

•  None

    Thomas A. Kloet

    Year of Birth: 1958

    Trustee since 2015 and

    Chairperson since

    January 1, 2020

 

•  Chair of Boards of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, Nasdaq PHLX LLC, Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq MRX, LLC, Nasdaq GEMX, LLC and Nasdaq BX, Inc. since 2016;

•  Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, Ltd. (financial services company and operator of stock, derivatives exchanges, their clearing operations and securities depository) from 2008 to 2014.

  

•  Nasdaq, Inc.

    David R. Martin

    Year of Birth: 1956

    Trustee since 2017

 

•  Chief Financial Officer, Neo Tech (an electronics manufacturer) since June 2019;

•  Professor of Instruction, University of Texas, McCombs School of Business since 2017;

•  Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (an investment manager) from 2007 to 2016;

•  Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Janus Capital Group Inc. (an investment manager) from 2005 to 2007;

•  Senior Vice President, Finance of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (an investment banking and securities brokerage firm) from 1999 to 2005.

  

•  None

    Cynthia R. Plouché

    Year of Birth: 1957

    Trustee since 2014

 

•  Assessor, Moraine Township, Illinois from January 2014 to June 2018;

•  Trustee of AXA Premier VIP Trust (registered investment company—34 portfolios) from 2001 to May 2017;

•  Senior Portfolio Manager and member of Investment Policy Committee, Williams Capital Management, LLC from 2006 to 2012;

•  Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Blaylock-Abacus Asset Management, Inc. from June 2003 to 2006;

•  Founder, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director of Abacus Financial Group from 1991 to 2003, (a manager of fixed income portfolios for institutional clients).

  

MassMutual complex (110

portfolios in five investment

companies)

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS    continued

      

 

   NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES

    
       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS(1),
        POSITIONS HELD WITH
       TRUST AND LENGTH OF
       SERVICE AS TRUSTEE(2)
  PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS   

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS

HELD BY TRUSTEE(3)

    Mary Jacobs Skinner, Esq.

    Year of Birth: 1957

    Trustee since 2000

 

•  Executive Committee Member and Chair, Policy and Advocacy Council, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital since 2016;

•  Executive Committee Member and Director, Boca Grande Clinic, since 2019;

•  Member, Law Board, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, since 2019;

•  Director, Pathways Awareness Foundation since 2000;

•  Harvard Advanced Leadership Fellow—2016;

•  Retired in 2015 as partner in the law firm of Sidley Austin LLP;

•  Director, Chicago Area Foundation for Legal Services from 1995 to 2013.

  

•  None

   INTERESTED TRUSTEE

    
       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS(1),
        POSITIONS HELD WITH
       TRUST AND LENGTH OF
       SERVICE AS TRUSTEE(2)
  PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS   

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS

HELD BY TRUSTEE(3)

    Darek Wojnar(4)

    Year of Birth: 1965

    Trustee since 2019

 

•  Director and Executive Vice President, Head of Funds and Managed Accounts Group at Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2018;

•  Head of Exchange Traded Funds at Hartford Funds from 2014 to 2017 (including Managing Director at Lattice Strategies, LLC from 2014 to 2016, acquired by Hartford Funds in 2016);

•  Managing Director, Head of US iShares Product at BlackRock from 2005 to 2013 (including Barclay Global Investors, acquired by BlackRock in 2009).

  

•  FlexShares Trust (registered investment company—32 portfolios)

(1) Each Trustee may be contacted by writing to the Trustee, c/o the Secretary of the Trust, The Northern Trust Company, 50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(2) Each Trustee will hold office for an indefinite term until the earliest of: (i) the next meeting of shareholders, if any, called for the purpose of considering the election or re-election of such Trustee and until the election and qualification of his or her successor, if any, elected at such meeting; (ii) the date a Trustee resigns or retires, or a Trustee is removed by the Board or shareholders, in accordance with the Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust; or (iii) in accordance with the current resolutions of the Board (which may be changed without shareholder vote) on the earlier of the completion of 15 years of service on the Board and the last day of the calendar year in which he or she attains the age of seventy-five years. For Trustees who joined the Board prior to July 1, 2016, the 15 year service limit is measured from July 1, 2016.

(3) This column includes only directorships of companies required to report to the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (i.e., public companies) or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

(4) An “interested person,” as defined by the 1940 Act. Mr. Wojnar is deemed to be an “interested” Trustee because he is an officer, director, employee, and a shareholder of Northern Trust Corporation and/or its affiliates.

 

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   OFFICERS OF THE TRUST

       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS,

       POSITIONS HELD WITH

       TRUST AND LENGTH OF

       SERVICE(1)

   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS

Peter K. Ewing

Year of Birth: 1958

Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

President since 2017

  

Director of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2017; Director of ETF Product Management, Northern Trust Investments, Inc. from 2010 to 2017; Senior Vice President of The Northern Trust Company and Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2010; President of Northern Institutional Funds and FlexShares Trust since 2017; Vice President of FlexShares Trust from 2011 to 2017.

Kevin P. O’Rourke

Year of Birth: 1971

Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Vice President since 2015

  

Senior Vice President of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2014.

Adam Shoffner

Year of Birth: 1979

Foreside Fund Officer Services, LLC

Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100

Portland, Maine 04101

Acting Chief Compliance

Officer since 2022

  

Senior Principal Consultant of ACA Group since 2020; Vice President of Duff & Phelps from 2018 to 2020; Director - Regulatory Administration of Foreside Financial Group from 2017 to 2018.

Darlene Chappell

Year of Birth: 1963

Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

since 2009

  

Vice President and Compliance Consultant for The Northern Trust Company since 2006; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Securities, Inc. and Alpha Core Strategies Fund since 2009; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC since 2015, FlexShares Trust since 2011 and Belvedere Advisors LLC since September 2019; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund from 2011 to 2019.

Randal E. Rein

Year of Birth: 1970

Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Treasurer since 2008

  

Senior Vice President of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2010; Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer of FlexShares Trust since 2011; Treasurer of Alpha Core Strategies Fund from 2008 to 2018; Treasurer of Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund from 2011 to 2018.

Michael J. Pryszcz

Year of Birth: 1967

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Assistant Treasurer

since 2008

  

Senior Vice President of Fund Accounting of The Northern Trust Company since 2010.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS    continued

 

MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

   OFFICERS OF THE TRUST

       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS,

       POSITIONS HELD WITH

       TRUST AND LENGTH OF

       SERVICE(1)

   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS

Michael G. Meehan

Year of Birth: 1970

Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Assistant Treasurer

since 2011

  

Senior Vice President of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2016; Assistant Treasurer of Alpha Core Strategies Fund and Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund from 2011 to 2018.

John P. Gennovario

Year of Birth: 1960

Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Vice President since 2019

  

Vice President of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since August 2019; Management Consultant, Principal Funds from September 2018 to April 2019; Financial Reporting Manager Consultant, BNY Mellon from December 2016 to June 2018.

Craig R. Carberry, Esq.

Year of Birth: 1960

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Chief Legal Officer since 2019

  

Senior Trust Officer since June 2021, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since May 2000; Chief Legal Officer since May 2022 and Secretary of Northern Trust Securities, Inc. since October 2020; Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Belvedere Advisors LLC since September 2019; Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC from 2015 to April 2022; Deputy General Counsel of Northern Trust Corporation since August 2020; Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President at The Northern Trust Company since August 2020 and 2015, respectively (previously, Associate General Counsel from 2015 to 2021); Secretary of Alpha Core Strategies Fund (formerly NT Alpha Strategies Fund) since 2004; Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund (formerly NT Equity Long/Short Strategies Fund) from 2011 to 2019; Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund (formerly NT Equity Long/Short Strategies Fund) from 2011 to 2019; Chief Legal Officer of FlexShares Trust and Northern Institutional Funds since 2019; Secretary of Northern Institutional Funds and Northern Funds from 2010 to 2018; and Secretary of FlexShares Trust from 2011 to 2018.

Jose J. Del Real, Esq.

Year of Birth: 1977

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Secretary since 2018

  

Assistant General Counsel and Senior Vice President of The Northern Trust Company since August 2020; Senior Legal Counsel and Senior Vice President of The Northern Trust Company from 2017 to July 2020; Senior Legal Counsel and Vice President of The Northern Trust Company from 2015 to 2017; Assistant Secretary of Northern Funds and Northern Institutional Funds from 2011 to 2014 and from 2015 to 2018; and Assistant Secretary of FlexShares Trust from 2015 to 2018; and Secretary of FlexShares Trust since 2018.

Jennifer A. Craig

Year of Birth: 1973

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Assistant Secretary since 2022

  

Vice President of the Northern Trust Company since September 2021; Assistant Vice President, Paralegal Manager of SS&C/ALPS Fund Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2021.

Monette R. Nickels

Year of Birth: 1971

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Assistant Treasurer since 2022

  

Senior Vice President, Head of Tax Services in Fund Administration Taxation of the Northern Trust Company since 2021; Accounting Manager of Complete Financial Ops, Inc. from 2017 to 2021.

(1) Each Officer serves until his or her resignation, removal, or retirement, or election of his or her successor. Each Officer also holds the same office with Northern Institutional Funds.

 

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  EQUITY FUNDS    
 

INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS

      

 

ACTIVE M EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND4,6,7,8,12,15,16

  

LARGE CAP VALUE FUND6

ACTIVE M INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND4,6,7,12,15,16

  

MID CAP INDEX FUND6,12,13,17

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND4,6,7,12,13,16,17

  

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE FUND4,6,7,10,12,15

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND3,4,6,12,13,14,15,17

  

MULTI-MANAGER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND6,7,12,14,15

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND3,5,6,7,12,13,16,17

  

NORTHERN ENGAGE 360 TM FUND4,6,7,12,15,16

GLOBAL TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND*1,2,4,6,7,9,11,12,14,15,18

  

SMALL CAP CORE FUND6,15

INCOME EQUITY FUND6,16

  

SMALL CAP INDEX FUND6,13,15,17

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND6,7,12

  

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND6,15

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND6,7,12,13,17

  

STOCK INDEX FUND6,13,16,17

LARGE CAP CORE FUND6,16

  

U.S. QUALITY ESG FUND5,6,12,16

1 Affiliated Fund Risk: The Fund’s investment adviser may select investments for the Fund based on its own financial interests rather than the Fund’s interests. The Fund’s investment adviser may be subject to potential conflicts of interest in selecting the Underlying Funds. However, the Fund’s investment adviser is a fiduciary to the Fund and is legally obligated to act in the Fund’s best interest when selecting Underlying Funds.

2 Asset Allocation Risk: The selection by the Fund’s portfolio manager of Underlying Funds and the allocation of the Fund’s assets among the various asset classes and market segments may cause the Fund to underperform other funds with similar investment objectives.

3 Depositary Receipts Risk: Foreign securities may trade in the form of depositary receipts. In addition to investment risks associated with the underlying issuer, depositary receipts may expose the Fund to additional risks associated with nonuniform terms that apply to depositary receipt programs, including credit exposure to the depository bank and to the sponsors and other parties with whom the depository bank establishes the programs, currency, political, economic, market and liquidity risks. Depositary receipts are generally subject to the same risks as the foreign securities that they evidence or into which they may be converted. Depository receipts may not track the price of the underlying foreign securities on which they are based, may have limited voting rights, and may have a distribution subject to a fee charged by the depository. As a result, equity shares of the underlying issuer may trade at a discount or premium to the market price of the depository receipts.

4 Emerging Markets Risk: Markets of emerging market countries are less developed and less liquid, subject to greater price volatility and generally subject to increased economic, political, regulatory and other uncertainties than more developed markets.

5 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing Risk: The risk stemming from the environmental, social and governance factors that the Fund applies in selecting securities. This may affect the Fund’s exposure to certain companies or industries and cause the Fund to forgo certain investment opportunities. The Fund’s results may be lower than other funds that do not seek to invest in companies based on ESG ratings and/or screen out certain companies or industries. The Fund seeks to identify companies that it believes may have a societal impact outcome, but investors may differ in their views of what constitutes positive or negative societal impact outcomes. As a result, the Fund may invest in companies that do not reflect the beliefs and values of any particular investor.

6 Market Risk: The value of the Fund’s investments may decline, at times sharply and unpredictably, including in response to expected, real or perceived economic, political or financial events in the U.S. or global markets. Securities may fluctuate in value due to economic changes or other events, including but not limited to local or regional events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions or other events or adverse investor sentiment, that affect individual issuers or large portions of the market.

7 Foreign Securities Risk: Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to less liquid markets and adverse economic, political, diplomatic, financial and regulatory factors. Foreign governments may also impose limits on investment and repatriation and impose taxes. Any of these events could cause the value of the Fund’s investments to decline.

8 Frontier Markets Risk: Frontier countries generally have smaller economies or less developed capital markets than traditional emerging markets and, as a result, the risks of investing in emerging market countries are magnified in frontier countries.

 

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EQUITY FUNDS

 
 

INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS

 

    

 

9 High-Yield Risk: The Fund’s non-investment grade fixed-income securities, sometimes known as “junk bonds,” will be subject to greater credit risk, price volatility and risk of loss than investment grade securities, which can adversely impact the Fund’s return and net asset value (“NAV”). High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer’s continuing ability to make principal and interest payments.

10 Infrastructure Company Risk: Infrastructure companies are subject to the risks that: the potential for realized revenue volumes is significantly lower than projected and/or there will be cost overruns; project sponsors will alter their terms making a project no longer economical; macroeconomic factors such as low gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth or high nominal interest rates will raise the average cost of funding; government regulation may affect rates charged to customers; government budgetary constraints will impact projects; special tariffs will be imposed; and changes in tax laws, regulatory policies or accounting standards could be unfavorable. Other risks include environmental damage due to a company’s operations or an accident, changes in market sentiment towards infrastructure and terrorist acts.

11 Interest Rate/Maturity Risk: Securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, causing them to be more volatile than securities with shorter maturities. Securities with shorter maturities tend to provide lower returns and be less volatile than securities with longer maturities. Changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on the markets and an Underlying Fund’s or the Fund’s investments. A low or declining interest rate environment poses risks to the Fund’s performance, including the risk that proceeds from prepaid or maturing instruments may have to be reinvested at a lower interest rate. Fluctuations in interest rates may also affect the liquidity of fixed income securities and instruments held by the Underlying Funds or the Fund.

12 Mid Cap Risk: Stocks of mid-sized companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than stocks of larger, more established companies. Mid-sized companies may have limited product lines or financial resources, and may be dependent on a particular niche of the market.

13 Non-Diversification Risk: The Fund is “diversified” for purposes of the 1940 Act. However, in seeking to track its Index, the Fund may become “non-diversified,” as defined in the 1940 Act, solely as a result of a change in relative market capitalization or index weighting of one or more constituents of the Index. A non-diversified fund invests in fewer securities than diversified funds and may be more susceptible to adverse financial, economic or other developments affecting any single issuer, and more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments, than if it were diversified.

14 REIT/Real Estate Risk: Investments in securities of real estate companies will make the Fund more susceptible to risks associated with the ownership of real estate and with the real estate industry in general. Real estate companies may have lower trading volumes and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities markets. Investing in REITs involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. These risks include possible declines in the value of real estate, possible lack of mortgage funds and unexpected vacancies of properties, increases in property taxes and fluctuations in interest rates. REITs that invest in real estate mortgages are also subject to prepayment risks.

15 Small Cap Risk: The stocks of smaller companies may be subject to more abrupt, erratic market movements than stocks of larger, more established companies. Small companies may have limited product lines or financial resources, may be dependent on a small or inexperienced management group, and their securities may trade less frequently and in lower volume than the securities of larger companies, which could lead to higher transaction costs. Generally, the smaller the company size, the greater the risk.

16 Technology Sector Risk: Securities of technology companies may be subject to greater price volatility than securities of companies in other sectors. These securities may fall in and out of favor with investors rapidly, which may cause sudden selling and dramatically lower market prices. Technology securities also may be affected adversely by changes in technology, consumer and business purchasing patterns, government regulation and/or obsolete products or services.

17 Tracking Risk: The Fund’s performance may vary substantially from the performance of the benchmark index it tracks as a result of share purchases and redemptions, transaction costs, expenses and other factors. Market disruptions may have an adverse effect on a Fund’s ability to adjust its exposure to the required levels in order to track its index. During periods of market disruption, a Fund’s benchmark index may postpone periodic rebalancing, causing the index, and in turn the Fund, to deviate from the index stated methodology and experience returns different from those that would have been achieved under a normal rebalancing or reconstitution schedule.

 

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18 Underlying Fund Risk: The Fund’s investment performance and its ability to achieve its investment objective are directly tied to the performance of the Underlying Funds in which it invests. There can be no assurance that the Underlying Funds will achieve their respective investment objectives. The Fund is subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds in direct proportion to the allocation of its assets among the Underlying Funds.

* Because Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund invests in a combination of underlying mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”, and together with the underlying mutual funds, the “Underlying Funds”), the risks described for this Fund are in reference to the Underlying Funds, and to the extent that the Fund invests directly in securities and other instruments, the risks described for this Fund are also directly applicable to the Fund.

 

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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

Northern Funds files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s web site at sec.gov.

PROXY VOTING

Northern Funds’ Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and each Fund’s portfolio securities voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30 are available upon request and without charge by visiting Northern Funds’ web site at northerntrust.com/funds or the SEC’s web site at sec.gov or by calling the Northern Funds Center at 800-595-9111.

    

 

 

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PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY

Protecting your privacy is important at Northern Funds, which is why we wanted you to know:

 

 

We do not sell non-public personal information about our investors or former investors to any outside company.

 

We have policies that limit access to your information to only those people who need it to perform their jobs and provide services to you, and we have physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard your personal information.

 

We collect information about you from applications, forms, conversations and your use of our Web site; third parties with your permission; and your transactions with us, our affiliates and our joint marketing partners.

 

We do not disclose the information we collect about our investors or former investors to anyone, except to companies that perform services for us, affiliates with whom we have joint marketing agreements such as Northern Trust, (1) for our everyday purposes, such as to process transactions, maintain accounts, respond to court orders and legal investigations or report to credit bureaus or (2) as permitted by law.

 

The information includes account balances and account history. You may limit our use or sharing of information about you with our affiliates and joint marketing partners for marketing purposes by calling 800-595-9111 weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time or by writing to us at Northern Funds, P.O. Box 75986, Chicago, IL 60675-5986.

If our information sharing practices change, we will send you a revised notice. You can also visit our Web site, northerntrust.com/funds, for an online version of our current privacy notice.

SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS

In order to help reduce expenses and reduce the amount of mail that you receive, we generally send a single copy of all materials, including prospectuses, financial reports, proxy statements and information statements to all investors who share the same mailing address, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of a fund.

If you do not want your mailings combined with those of other members of your household, you may opt-out at any time by contacting the Northern Funds Center either by telephone at 800-595-9111; by mail at Northern Funds, P.O. Box 75986, Chicago, Illinois 60675-5986; or by sending an e-mail to northern-funds@ntrs.com.

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

2   PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
21   BENCHMARK INFORMATION
24   STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
28   STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
32   STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
38   FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
60   SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
60  

ARIZONA TAX-EXEMPT FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOAZX)

64  

BOND INDEX FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOBOX)

138  

CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND (Ticker Symbol: NCITX)

145  

CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT FUND (Ticker Symbol: NCATX)

152  

CORE BOND FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOCBX)

165  

FIXED INCOME FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOFIX)

180  

HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND (Ticker Symbol: NHFIX)

195  

HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND (Ticker Symbol: NHYMX)

213  

INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOITX)

232  

LIMITED TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND (Ticker Symbol: NSITX)

243  

LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND (Ticker Symbol: NSIUX)

245  

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND (Ticker Symbol: NMEDX)

259  

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND (Ticker Symbol: NMHYX)

296  

SHORT BOND FUND (Ticker Symbol: BSBAX)

306  

TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND (Ticker Symbol: NTAUX)

325  

TAX-EXEMPT FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOTEX)

340  

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND (Ticker Symbols: Shares: NUSFX, Siebert Williams Shank Shares: SWSFX)

350  

U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOUGX)

352  

U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOGXX)

355  

U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET FUND (Ticker Symbol: NOSXX)

358  

U.S. TREASURY INDEX FUND (Ticker Symbol: BTIAX)

362   NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
383   REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
384   TAX INFORMATION
385   LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
386   FUND EXPENSES
389   TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
393   APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT
395   INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS
400   FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

      

 

This report has been prepared for the general information of Northern Funds shareholders. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied or preceded by a current Northern Funds summary prospectus or prospectus, which contains more complete information about a fund’s investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses. Investors are reminded to read a summary prospectus or prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

 

This report contains certain forward-looking statements about factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Northern Funds’ management predictions and expectations concerning certain future events, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in Northern Funds’ management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

    

Northern Funds are distributed by Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101, not affiliated with Northern Trust.

 

You could lose money by investing in the U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Government Select Money Market Funds. Although each Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so.

 

An investment in a Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), any other government agency, or The Northern Trust Company, its affiliates, subsidiaries or any other bank. The U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Government Select Money Market Funds’ sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Funds, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Funds at any time.

NOT FDIC INSURED

May lose value / No bank guarantee

 

      

 

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ARIZONA TAX-EXEMPT FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Surging inflation and the aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) response were the key themes of the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. The Fed raised rates at every meeting during the reporting period, for a total increase of 4.50%. In response, U.S. Treasury yields increased, and the yield curve inverted. The municipal bond market saw a record $111 billion in outflows during the reporting period. The municipal bond curve moved higher in tandem with the Treasury curve during the sell-off, as well as in response to municipal fund outflow-driven selling pressure. Short-end (1-3 years) municipal bond yields increased 0.42%-0.94% during the reporting period. Increased inflation expectations drove long-end (15-30 years) yields higher by 0.54%-0.77%. Only the intermediate part of the curve (5-10 years) outperformed on strong investor demand, selling off only 0.09%-0.25%. Investment grade municipal bonds outperformed high yield municipal bonds during the reporting period (0.26% vs -4.49%). High yield municipals suffered a greater impact given its longer maturity profile. Within investment grade municipals, higher quality bonds (AAA/AA) outperformed lower quality bonds (A/BBB) (0.55% and 0.58% vs. -0.04% and -1.32%, respectively).

The Arizona Tax-Exempt Fund (the “Fund”) returned -0.82% for the reporting period, underperforming the -0.28% return for its benchmark, the Bloomberg Arizona Municipal Bond Index. The Fund’s security selection and curve positioning were the largest contributors to underperformance. The Fund was overweight in lower coupon bonds which underperformed higher coupon bonds. The Fund’s position of approximately half of the holdings in short-term instruments and the other half in long-term instruments along the yield curve, which was under-weighted 5-10 year municipal bonds, underperformed the benchmark given the 10-30 year portion of the yield curve steepened. The Fund’s sector/quality selection and duration position were positive contributors to performance in the final quarter of the reporting period.

 

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

  ARIZONA TAX-EXEMPT FUND

  

-0.82%

  

1.26%

  

1.86%

  BLOOMBERG ARIZONA MUNICIPAL BOND INDEX

  

-0.28   

  

1.77   

  

2.24   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.61% and 0.47%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

 

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The Fund is “non-diversified” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and may invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than “diversified” mutual funds.

 

Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   
   
   
   

 

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BOND INDEX FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

U.S. Treasury yields rose substantially during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. At the beginning of the reporting period, market participants expected the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to raise the Fed’s target rate by 2.50% over the course of the reporting period. By its March 2023 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee had raised the rate by 4.50%, a full 2% higher than initial expectations. This was a result of persistently high inflation data, a strong labor market, and a resilient U.S. economy. This higher than expected policy tightening resulted in higher Treasury rates, which negatively impacted fixed income returns. Credit spreads over the reporting period were volatile, as market participants assessed the impact of monetary policy tightening on the economy and corporate profitability. Further, in March of 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was appointed receiver of, and took action to protect depositors of, U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and in Europe, Swiss regulators arranged an emergency purchase of Credit Suisse by UBS Group AG. The stress in the financial sector caused credit spreads to move higher in the first quarter of 2023.

In combination, these developments led to negative returns for virtually all segments of the bond market. Short-dated issues, which are most sensitive to changes in Fed policy, were hit particularly hard in the sell-off. The yield on the 2-year U.S. Treasury note rose from 2.34% to 4.03% over the reporting period. Longer-term yields also rose, but to a lesser extent: the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose from 2.34% to 3.47%. The front end of the yield curve inverted as a result of these shifts. Mortgage-backed securities and investment-grade corporates lagged U.S. Treasuries and the broader fixed income market for the reporting period.

The Bond Index Fund (the “Fund”) returned -4.77% during the reporting period. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the Fund’s benchmark, returned -4.78%. The Fund remains positioned to replicate the risk and return characteristics of its benchmark index. Sector, curve, and security selection strategies are driven by the index allocation, and the Fund seeks to replicate as closely as possible (before deduction of fees, expenses, and taxes) the investment performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Tracking difference between the Fund’s returns and the benchmark index’s total return for the reporting period was primarily due to the Fund’s duration/curve position and fees/expenses.

 

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR      FIVE YEAR      TEN YEAR    

  BOND INDEX FUND

  

 

-4.77%

 

  

 

0.81%

 

  

 

1.24%

 

  BLOOMBERG U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX

  

 

-4.78   

 

  

 

0.91   

 

  

 

1.36   

 

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.12% and 0.07%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022, as supplemented September 1, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

 

 

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Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   
   
   
   

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT  FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Surging inflation and the aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) response were the key themes of the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. The Fed raised rates at every meeting during the reporting period, for a total increase of 4.50%. In response, U.S. Treasury yields increased, and the yield curve inverted. The municipal bond market saw a record $111 billion in outflows during the reporting period. The municipal bond curve moved higher in tandem with the Treasury curve during the sell-off, as well as in response to municipal fund outflow-driven selling pressure. Short-end (1-3 years) municipal bond yields increased 0.42%-0.94% during the reporting period. Increased inflation expectations drove long-end (15-30 years) yields higher by 0.54%-0.77%. Only the intermediate part of the curve (5-10 years) outperformed on strong investor demand, selling off only 0.09%-0.25%. Investment grade municipal bonds outperformed high yield municipal bonds during the reporting period (0.26% vs -4.49%). High yield municipals suffered a greater impact given its longer maturity profile. Within investment grade municipals, higher quality bonds (AAA/AA) outperformed lower quality bonds (A/BBB) (0.55% and 0.58% vs. -0.04% and -1.32%, respectively).

The California Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund (the “Fund”) returned -0.39% for the reporting period, underperforming the 2.37% return for its benchmark, the Bloomberg California Intermediate Municipal Bond Index. The Fund’s security selection and curve positioning were the largest detractors to relative performance. The Fund was overweight lower coupon bonds which underperformed higher coupon bonds. The Fund’s position of approximately half of the holdings in short-term instruments and the other half in long-term instruments along the yield curve, which was under-weighted 5-10 year municipal bonds, underperformed the benchmark given the 10-30 year portion of the yield curve steepened. The Fund’s duration position was a positive contributor to performance in the final quarter of the reporting period.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND

   -0.39%    1.25%    1.73%

BLOOMBERG CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND INDEX

   2.37       1.98       2.13   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.51% and 0.45%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        

Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

 

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT FUND 

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Surging inflation and the aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) response were the key themes of the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. The Fed raised rates at every meeting during the reporting period, for a total increase of 4.50%. In response, U.S. Treasury yields increased, and the yield curve inverted. The municipal bond market saw a record $111 billion in outflows during the reporting period. The municipal bond curve moved higher in tandem with the Treasury curve during the sell-off, as well as in response to municipal fund outflow-driven selling pressure. Short-end (1-3 years) municipal bond yields increased 0.42%-0.94% during the reporting period. Increased inflation expectations drove long-end (15-30 years) yields higher by 0.54%-0.77%. Only the intermediate part of the curve (5-10 years) outperformed on strong investor demand, selling off only 0.09%-0.25%. Investment grade municipal bonds outperformed high yield municipal bonds during the reporting period (0.26% vs -4.49%). High yield municipal bonds suffered a greater impact given its longer maturity profile. Within investment grade municipals, higher quality bonds (AAA/AA) outperformed lower quality bonds (A/BBB) (0.55% and 0.58% vs. -0.04% and -1.32%, respectively).

The California Tax-Exempt Fund (the “Fund”) returned -1.02% for the reporting period, underperforming the 0.71% return for its benchmark, the Bloomberg California Municipal Bond Index. The Fund’s security selection and sector/quality selection were the largest detractors to performance. The Fund was overweight in lower coupon bonds which underperformed higher coupon bonds. The Fund’s curve and duration position were positive contributors to relative performance during the reporting period.

 

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR

CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT FUND

   -1.02%    1.36%    2.32%

BLOOMBERG CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND INDEX

   0.71       1.98       2.53   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.56% and 0.47%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        

Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   5   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

CORE BOND FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The U.S. bond market experienced continued uncertainty, periods of high volatility, and a significant change in the shape of the yield curve during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. U.S. Treasury yields rose substantially, particularly in the one-year to three-year maturities which created a deep inversion of the yield curve. At the beginning of the reporting period, market participants expected the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to raise their target rate by 2.5% over the course of the reporting period. By the March 2023 Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the Fed had raised rates by 4.5%, a full 2.0% higher than initial expectations. This was a result of persistently high inflation data, a strong labor market, and a resilient U.S. economy. In the final month of the reporting period, markets entered a period of intense volatility following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Credit Suisse, which introduced fears regarding banking sector stability. These developments negatively impacted fixed income returns. Spreads across risk assets were volatile over the reporting period as market participants assessed the impact of monetary policy tightening on the economy, corporate profitability, and consumer strength. During March 2023, investment grade credit spreads moved wider due to financial sector stress. Mortgage-backed securities also experienced spread widening and elevated volatility as uncertainty around failed banks and their need to unwind their portfolios took hold. Lastly, fundamental headwinds were top of mind for investors in the commercial mortgage-backed space due to both looming refinance risks and office vacancies in hard-hit markets.

In the fall of 2022, Northern Trust Investments reduced the Core Bond Fund’s (the “Fund”) allocation to investment grade credit, and increased the Fund’s allocation to U.S. Treasuries to position the portfolio for anticipated weaker economic growth as the Fed persisted in its efforts to reduce inflation. Northern Trust Investments also maintained neutral positioning in securitized products, or products made of pools of assets.

The Fund returned -4.92% for the reporting period, underperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which returned -4.78%. The Fund’s neutral duration positioning added to performance during the reporting period, while asset allocation to both investment grade credit and U.S. Treasuries also was a significant contributor. The Fund’s negative performance was driven primarily by security selection in both the banking and banking-related credit sectors as these securities came under heavy stress in March 2023.

 

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

CORE BOND FUND

   -4.92%    0.75%    1.25%

BLOOMBERG U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX

   -4.78       0.91       1.36   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.48% and 0.42%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        
   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   6   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

FIXED INCOME FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The U.S. bond market experienced continued uncertainty, periods of high volatility, and a significant change in the shape of the yield curve during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. U.S. Treasury yields rose substantially, particularly in the one-year to three-year maturities which created a deep inversion of the yield curve. At the beginning of the reporting period, market participants expected the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to raise their target rate by 2.5% over the reporting period. By the March 2023 Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the Fed had raised rates by 4.5%, a full 2.0% higher than initial expectations. This was a result of persistently high inflation data, a strong labor market, and a resilient U.S. economy. In the final month of the reporting period, markets entered a period of intense volatility following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Credit Suisse, which introduced fears regarding banking sector stability. These developments negatively impacted fixed income returns. Spreads across risk assets were volatile over the reporting period as market participants assessed the impact of monetary policy tightening on the economy, corporate profitability, and consumer strength. During March 2023, both investment grade and high yield credit spreads moved wider due to financial sector stress. Mortgage-backed securities also experienced spread widening and elevated volatility as uncertainty around failed banks and their need to unwind their portfolios took hold. Lastly, fundamental headwinds were top of mind for investors in the commercial mortgage-backed space due to both looming refinance risks and office vacancies in hard-hit markets.

In the fall of 2022, Northern Trust Investments reduced the Fixed Income Fund’s (the “Fund”) allocation to investment grade and high yield credit, and increased the Fund’s allocation to U.S. Treasuries, to position the portfolio for anticipated weaker economic growth as the Fed persisted in its efforts to reduce inflation. Northern Trust Investments also maintained neutral positioning in securitized products, or products made of pools of assets.

The Fund returned -5.23% for the reporting period, underperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which returned -4.78%. The Fund’s neutral duration and curve positioning added to performance during the reporting period. Security selection, particularly within the banking and communications credit sectors negatively impacted performance during the reporting period.

 

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

FIXED INCOME FUND

   -5.23%    1.07%    1.54%

BLOOMBERG U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX

   -4.78       0.91       1.36   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.49% and 0.45%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        
   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   7   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The high yield market posted a negative return in the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, with the High Yield Fixed Income Fund (the “Fund”) returning -4.08% for the reporting period, underperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index which returned -3.35%.

The 12-month reporting period was characterized by inflation that was more persistent than initially suspected. Commodity supplies grew scarce from the war in Ukraine, further fueling inflation concerns following the COVID-19 supply bottlenecks faced during the previous year. An increase in interest rate volatility quickly turned into growth concerns as the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) rushed to control inflation by raising the target rate by 0.75% to close the quarter ended March 31, 2023. High yield spreads ended up sharply widening 2.44% from the end of March to the end of June 2022, which was the third largest absolute move in high yield spreads since 2008, and the second worst quarterly return following the global financial crisis of 2008. The beginning of July 2022 marked the widest spreads for the reporting period, as the market began to consider a possible easing of the Fed rate hikes; early indications from economic data suggested inflation was peaking, while commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell was interpreted as dovish, driving positive performance. In response to the easing of financial conditions, Powell used the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Economic Policy Symposium as an opportunity to re-assert the Fed’s commitment to reining in inflation, causing financial conditions to tighten. High yield spreads continued to trade directionless due to pulls between both inflation and growth cooling, with cash balances hovering at decade highs for high yield mutual funds, and high yield supply down nearly 80%. High yield spreads sharply increased in March 2023 largely driven by a flight to quality due to instability among U.S regional banks, and the Swiss regulators arrangement of an emergency purchase of Credit Suisse by UBS. Interest rate volatility hit its highest level since the global financial crisis. However, quick action by regulators helped calm investors’ fears, creating a good entry point resulting from the recent spread widening.

High yield bond performance ended the reporting period with BB rated credits providing the best performance. BB rated bonds returned -1.91%, ahead of B rated securities with a -3.75% return. CCC rated bonds generated a -8.59% return, consolidated C and D rated bonds returned -10.26% Throughout the reporting period the Fund carried an overweight to B rated securities along with a modest overweight to CCC rated securities. This was offset by a material underweight to BB rated securities. The Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by the overweight to B and CCC rated securities during the reporting period. Overweight positions in other financial institutions and retailers along with underweights in consumer cyclicals, midstream, and healthcare issuers contributed to performance. An overweight to media and entertainment, transportation services, and banking detracted from performance during the reporting period along with underweights to gaming.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND

   -4.08%    2.89%    3.53%

BLOOMBERG U.S. CORP HIGH YIELD 2% ISSUER CAPPED INDEX

   -3.35       3.19       4.09   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.64% and 0.60%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022, as supplemented September 1, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        

The Fund invests in below investment-grade debt obligations, commonly known as “junk bonds”. While offering higher current yields, these securities generally are considered speculative and are subject to greater risks than higher-rated bonds.

 

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   8   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Surging inflation and the aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) response were the key themes of the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. The Fed raised rates at every meeting during the reporting period, for a total increase of 4.50%. In response, U.S. Treasury yields increased, and the yield curve inverted. The municipal bond market saw a record $111 billion in outflows during the reporting period. The municipal bond curve moved higher in tandem with the Treasury curve during the sell-off, as well as in response to municipal fund outflow-driven selling pressure. Short-end (1-3 years) municipal bond yields increased 0.42%-0.94% during the reporting period. Increased inflation expectations drove long-end (15-30 years) yields higher by 0.54%-0.77%. Only the intermediate part of the curve (5-10 years) outperformed on strong investor demand, selling off only 0.09%-0.25%. Investment grade municipal bonds outperformed high-yield municipal bonds during the reporting period (0.26% vs -4.49%). High-yield municipal bonds suffered a greater impact given its longer maturity profile. Within investment grade municipals, higher quality bonds (AAA/AA) outperformed lower quality bonds (A/BBB) (0.55% and 0.58% vs. -0.04% and -1.32%, respectively).

The High Yield Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) returned -7.48% for the reporting period, underperforming the -2.60% return for its benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond 60% High Yield/40% Investment Grade Index. The Fund’s sector/quality selection, curve positioning, security selection, and duration positioning were all detractors from performance. The Fund was overweight credit risk, overweight the long end of the yield curve, and long duration, all of which underperformed the benchmark, as both inflation fears and credit concerns impacted the municipal market, along with selling pressure from mutual fund outflows. The Fund’s coupon position was a positive contributor to performance in the final quarter of the reporting period.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

   -7.48%    0.54%    1.92%

BLOOMBERG MUNICIPAL BOND 60% HIGH YIELD/40% INVESTMENT GRADE INDEX

   -2.60       2.68       3.11   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.63% and 0.59%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        

The Fund invests in below investment-grade debt obligations, commonly known as “junk bonds.” While offering higher current yields, these securities generally are considered speculative and are subject to greater risks than higher-rated bonds.

 

Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Surging inflation and the aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) response were the key themes of the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. The Fed raised rates at every meeting during the reporting period, for a total increase of 4.50%. In response, U.S. Treasury yields increased, and the yield curve inverted. The municipal bond market saw a record $111 billion in outflows during the reporting period. The municipal bond curve moved higher in tandem with the Treasury curve during the sell-off, as well as in response to municipal fund outflow-driven selling pressure. Short-end (1-3 years) municipal bond yields increased 0.42%-0.94% during the reporting period. Increased inflation expectations drove long-end (15-30 years) yields higher by 0.54%-0.77%. Only the intermediate part of the curve (5-10 years) outperformed on strong investor demand, selling off only 0.09%-0.25%. Investment grade municipal bonds outperformed high-yield municipal bonds during the reporting period (0.26% vs -4.49%). High-yield municipal bonds suffered a greater impact given its longer maturity profile. Within investment grade, higher quality bonds (AAA/AA) outperformed lower quality bonds (A/BBB) (0.55% and 0.58% vs. -0.04% and -1.32%, respectively).

The Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund (the “Fund”) returned -0.29% for the reporting period, underperforming the 1.60% return for its benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal 1-15 Year Index. The Fund’s security selection and curve positioning were the largest detractors from relative performance during the reporting period. The Fund was overweight in lower coupon bonds which underperformed higher coupon bonds. The Fund’s position of approximately half of the holdings in short-term instruments and the other half in long-term instruments along the yield curve, which was under-weighted 5-10 year municipal bonds, underperformed the benchmark given the 10-30 year portion of the yield curve steepened. The Fund’s duration position was a positive contributor to performance in the final quarter of the reporting period.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND

   -0.29%    1.45%    1.71%

BLOOMBERG MUNICIPAL 1-15 YEAR INDEX

   1.60       2.08       2.14   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.49% and 0.46%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        

Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   10   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

LIMITED TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Surging inflation and the aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) response were the key themes of the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. The Fed raised rates at every meeting during the reporting period, for a total increase of 4.50%. In response, U.S. Treasury yields increased, and the yield curve inverted. The municipal bond market saw a record $111 billion in outflows during the reporting period. The municipal bond curve moved higher in tandem with the Treasury curve during the sell-off, as well as in response to municipal fund outflow-driven selling pressure. Short-end (1-3 years) municipal bond yields increased 0.42%-0.94% during the reporting period. Increased inflation expectations drove long-end (15-30 years) yields higher by 0.54%-0.77%. Only the intermediate part of the curve (5-10 years) outperformed on strong investor demand, selling off only 0.09%-0.25%. Investment grade municipal bonds outperformed high-yield municipal bonds during the reporting period (0.26% vs -4.49%). High-yield municipals suffered a greater impact given its longer maturity profile. Within investment grade municipals, higher quality bonds (AAA/AA) outperformed lower quality bonds (A/BBB) (0.55% and 0.58% vs. -0.04% and -1.32%, respectively).

The Limited Term Tax-Exempt Fund (the “Fund”) returned 1.59% for the reporting period, matching the 1.59% return of its benchmark, the Bloomberg 1-5 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index. The Fund’s duration and curve positioning were the largest contributors to relative performance during the reporting period. The Fund’s coupon and security selection were the largest detractors from Fund performance during the reporting period. The Fund was overweight in lower coupon bonds which underperformed higher coupon bonds.

 

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

LIMITED TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND

   1.59%    1.44%    1.02%

BLOOMBERG 1-5 YEAR BLEND MUNICIPAL BOND INDEX

   1.59       1.42       1.26   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.51% and 0.46%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        

Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

 

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The U.S. bond market experienced weak returns and high volatility in the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. U.S Treasury yields rose substantially, particularly in the one to three year maturity range during the reporting period. At the beginning of the reporting period, market participants expected the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to raise the Fed’s target rate by 2.50% over the reporting period. By its March 2023 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee had raised the rate by 4.50%, a full 2% higher than initial expectations. This was a result of persistently high inflation data, a strong labor market and a resilient U.S. economy. This higher than expected policy tightening resulted in higher U.S. Treasury rates, which negatively impacted fixed income returns.

Additionally, in March of 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was appointed receiver of, and took action to protect depositors of, U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and in Europe Swiss regulators arranged an emergency purchase of Credit Suisse by UBS Group AG. The stress in the financial sector caused volatility to spike and interest rates to rally across the curve towards the end of the first quarter of 2023. Short-dated issues, which are most sensitive to changes in Fed policy, were hit particularly hard in the sell-off. The yield on the two-year U.S. Treasury note rose from 2.44% to 4.06% over the course of the reporting period, reflecting a decline in its price. Mortgage-backed securities also posted losses over the reporting period.

The Limited Term U.S. Government Fund (the “Fund”) returned -0.58%, and underperformed the -0.35% return of its benchmark, the Bloomberg 1-5 Year U.S. Government Index, for the reporting period. Asset allocation was the primary detractor from performance, mainly attributed to relative overweights in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and mortgage-backed securities at various points during the reporting period. Positioning with respect to duration (interest-rate sensitivity) and the yield curve had a neutral effect on results.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

   -0.58%    0.64%    0.34%

BLOOMBERG 1-5 YEAR U.S. GOVERNMENT INDEX

   -0.35       1.07       0.85   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.59% and 0.43%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Unlike U.S. Treasury bonds and bills, the principal value and investment return of the Fund are neither guaranteed nor insured by the U.S. Government.

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT  OPPORTUNITY FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) is constructed to provide exposure to a blend of debt issuers based in or economically tied to emerging or frontier markets. For the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, external debt, i.e., hard currency debt, typically denominated in US dollars, issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, posted a return of -6.92%, as measured by the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond (EMBI) Global Diversified Index. Emerging market local bonds, as measured by the JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index, posted a return of -0.71%. Emerging markets corporate bonds, as measured by the JP Morgan CEMBI Broad Diversified Index, returned -1.62%. The Fund is benchmarked to a blended index that is equally divided between the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond (EMBI) Global Diversified Index and the JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index.

The Fund returned -5.53% for the reporting period, compared with the blended benchmark (50% JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index/50% JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index) return of -3.83. The Fund’s underperformance was driven by sub-adviser Ashmore Investment Management Limited (“Ashmore”), where an overweight to Brazil was the primary detractor of performance for the reporting period. Overweight positions in Ecuador and Pakistan, as well as an allocation to corporates which has mostly focused on the China real estate sector, also detracted from performance. Underweight positioning in Russia, and overweight exposures in Venezuela and Argentina, were positive contributors for Ashmore. Sub-adviser Global Evolution USA, LLC (“Global Evolution”) contributed positively over the reporting period, where an underweight to Russia drove the majority of relative outperformance. Underweights to China, and overweight positioning in Hungary and El Salvador also contributed to Global Evolution’s results. Conversely, asset allocation and holdings in Argentina and Sri Lanka detracted from Global Evolution’s returns for the reporting period. A third sub-adviser, MetLife Investment Management, LLC (“MetLife”), was added to the Fund in June 2022. During the reporting period, MetLife’s corporate debt focus detracted from performance, primarily driven by corporate debt allocations in China and Latin America.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

  TOTAL RETURN    ONE YEAR    THREE YEAR    FIVE YEAR      SINCE INCEPTION  
12/03/13

  MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND

  

 

-5.53%

 

  

 

0.01%

 

  

 

-3.43%

 

  

-0.84%

  JP MORGAN EMBI GLOBAL DIVERSIFIED INDEX

  

 

-6.92   

 

  

 

-0.02   

 

  

 

-0.60   

 

  

 2.61   

  JP MORGAN GBI-EM GLOBAL DIVERSIFIED INDEX

  

 

-0.71   

 

  

 

0.87   

 

  

 

-2.37   

 

  

-0.63   

  50% JP MORGAN EMBI GLOBAL DIVERSIFIED INDEX AND 50% JP MORGAN GBI-EM GLOBAL DIVERSIFIED INDEX

  

 

-3.83   

 

  

 

0.46   

 

  

 

-1.44   

 

  

 1.03   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 1.00% and 0.89%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

 

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY  FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

For the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023, the high yield market returned a negative -3.58% as measured by the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index. Over the reporting period, lower quality securities drove the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index’s performance. For the reporting period, CCC rated & lower securities declined -8.84%, followed by B rated securities returning -3.76%, and BB rated securities at -2.33%. From a sector perspective, gaming (1.38%), energy (0.74%), and capital goods (0.67%) outperformed the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index, while consumer products (-2.28%), media (-11.01%), and retail (-13.40%) lagged the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index for the reporting period.

The Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) returned -3.80% for the reporting period, compared to -3.58% for its benchmark, the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index. The Fund’s underperformance was mostly driven by former sub-adviser Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC’s (“Neuberger”) poor sector allocation and security selection. Neuberger was replaced by BlackRock Investment Management, LLC during the first quarter of 2023. Sub-advisers Polen Capital Credit, LLC (“Polen”) and Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. (“Nomura”) both positively contributed to Fund performance during the reporting period. Polen’s duration effect, driven by an overweight to loans, income advantage, and security selection drove positive relative returns. Nomura’s overweight to energy and gaming, along with positive sector and security selection, contributed to relative outperformance.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND

   -3.80%    2.61%    3.56%

ICE BofA U.S. HIGH YIELD CONSTRAINED INDEX

   -3.58       3.04       4.02   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.96% and 0.87%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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The Fund invests in below investment-grade debt obligations, commonly known as “junk bonds.” While offering higher current yields, these securities generally are considered speculative and are subject to greater risks than higher-rated bonds.

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

SHORT BOND FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

U.S Treasury yields rose substantially in the one to three year maturity range during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. At the beginning of the reporting period, market participants expected the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to raise the Fed’s target rate by 2.50% over the reporting period. By its March 2023 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee had raised the rate by 4.50%, a full 2% higher than initial expectations. This was a result of persistently high inflation data, a strong labor market and a resilient U.S. economy. This higher than expected policy tightening resulted in higher Treasury rates, which negatively impacted fixed income returns.

Credit spreads over the reporting period were volatile as market participants assessed the impact of monetary policy tightening on the economy and corporate profitability. Further, in March of 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was appointed receiver of, and took action to protect depositors of, U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and in Europe Swiss regulators arranged an emergency purchase of Credit Suisse by UBS Group AG. The stress in the financial sector caused credit spreads to move in higher in the first quarter of 2023.

The Short Bond Fund (the “Fund”) returned 0.20% over the reporting period, slightly under the 0.26% return for its benchmark, the Bloomberg 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index. Towards the fall of 2022, Northern Trust Investments reduced the Fund’s overweight to corporate bonds and securitized investments, and increased the Fund’s allocation to U.S. Treasuries. The reason for this reallocation was to position the portfolio for anticipated weaker economic growth as the Fed persisted in its efforts to reduce inflation. The Fund’s portfolio duration was about 5% short of the benchmark’s duration. Overall, Northern Trust Investments sought to reduce credit risk in the Fund’s portfolio by allocating a higher share to U.S. Treasuries and reducing corporate bonds. The Fund’s largely neutral risk allocation resulted in performance that was close to that of the benchmark.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

SHORT BOND FUND

   0.20%    1.32%    1.05%

BLOOMBERG 1-3 YEAR U.S. GOVERNMENT/CREDIT INDEX

   0.26       1.26       1.01   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.45% and 0.40%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        
   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND

  (UNAUDITED)    

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Surging inflation and the aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) response were the key themes of the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. The Fed raised rates at every meeting during the reporting period, for a total increase of 4.50%. In response, U.S. Treasury yields increased, and the yield curve inverted. The municipal bond market saw a record $111 billion in outflows during the reporting period. The municipal bond curve moved higher in tandem with the Treasury curve during the sell-off, as well as in response to municipal fund outflow-driven selling pressure. Short-end (1-3 years) municipal bond yields increased 0.42%-0.94% during the reporting period. Increased inflation expectations drove long-end (15-30 years) yields higher by 0.54%-0.77%. Only the intermediate part of the curve (5-10 years) outperformed on strong investor demand, selling off only 0.09%-0.25%. Investment grade municipal bonds outperformed high-yield municipal bonds during the reporting period (0.26% vs -4.49%). High-yield municipals suffered a greater impact given its longer maturity profile. Within investment grade municipals, higher quality bonds (AAA/AA) outperformed lower quality bonds (A/BBB) (0.55% and 0.58% vs. -0.04% and -1.32%, respectively).

The Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund (the “Fund”) returned 1.58% for the reporting period, underperforming the 1.67% return for its benchmark, the 75% ICE BofA 6-12 Month Municipal Securities Index/25% ICE BofA 1-3 Year Municipal Securities Index. The Fund’s curve positioning was the largest contributor to performance during the reporting period. The Fund’s duration position had the largest negative impact on performance during the reporting period.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND

   1.58%    1.08%    0.85%

ICE BofA 6-12 MONTH MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INDEX

   1.75       1.15       0.80   

ICE BofA 1-3 YEAR U.S. MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INDEX

   1.42       1.17       0.95   

75% ICE BofA 6-12 MONTH MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INDEX AND 25% ICE BofA 1-3 YEAR U.S. MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INDEX

   1.67       1.15       0.84   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.27% and 0.25%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

 

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

TAX-EXEMPT FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Surging inflation and the aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) response were the key themes of the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. The Fed raised rates at every meeting during the reporting period, for a total increase of 4.50%. In response, U.S. Treasury yields increased, and the yield curve inverted. The municipal bond market saw a record $111 billion in outflows during the reporting period. The municipal bond curve moved higher in tandem with the Treasury curve during the sell-off, as well as in response to municipal fund outflow-driven selling pressure. Short-end (1-3 years) municipal bond yields increased 0.42%-0.94% during the reporting period. Increased inflation expectations drove long-end (15-30 years) yields higher by 0.54%-0.77%. Only the intermediate part of the curve (5-10 years) outperformed on strong investor demand, selling off only 0.09%-0.25%. Investment grade municipal bonds outperformed high-yield municipal bonds during the reporting period (0.26% vs -4.49%). High-yield municipals suffered a greater impact given its longer maturity profile. Within investment grade municipals, higher quality bonds (AAA/AA) outperformed lower quality bonds (A/BBB) (0.55% and 0.58% vs. -0.04% and -1.32%, respectively).

The Tax-Exempt Fund (the “Fund”) returned -2.10% for the reporting period, underperforming the 0.26% return for its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Index. The Fund’s security selection and curve positioning were the largest detractors from performance. The Fund was overweight in lower coupon bonds which underperformed higher coupon bonds. The Fund’s position of approximately half of the holdings in short-term instruments and the other half in long-term instruments along the yield curve, which was under-weighted 5-10 year municipal bonds, underperformed the benchmark given the 10-30 year portion of the yield curve steepened. The Fund’s duration position was a positive contributor to performance in the final quarter of the reporting period.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

TAX-EXEMPT FUND

   -2.10%    1.26%    2.03%

BLOOMBERG U.S. MUNICIPAL INDEX

    0.26       2.03       2.38   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.49% and 0.45%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

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Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

U.S Treasury yields rose substantially in the one-to three year maturity range during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. At the beginning of the reporting period, market participants expected the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to raise the Fed’s target rate by 2.50% over the reporting period. By its March 2023 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee had raised the rate by 4.50%, a full 2% higher than initial expectations. This was a result of persistently high inflation data, a strong labor market and a resilient U.S. economy. This higher than expected policy tightening resulted in higher Treasury rates, which negatively impacted fixed income returns.

Credit spreads over the reporting period were volatile as market participants assessed the impact of monetary policy tightening on the economy and corporate profitability. Further, in March 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was appointed receiver of, and took action to protect depositors of, U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the U.S., and in Europe Swiss regulators arranged an emergency purchase of Credit Suisse by UBS Group AG. The stress in the financial sector caused credit spreads to move in higher in the first quarter of 2023.

Northern Trust Investments reduced the duration of the Fund’s portfolio during the reporting period, as it became clear that inflation was persistent and the Fed would continue in its rate hiking cycle. Northern Trust Investments reduced the Fund’s portfolio duration from about 0.75 years to about 0.60 years. The Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund (Shares Class) (the “Fund”) returned 1.77% over the reporting period, outperforming the return of 1.02% for its benchmark, the ICE BofA 1-Year U.S. Treasury Note Index. The Fund was overweight in investment grade bonds which detracted from performance and credit spreads were wider. The Fund’s short duration contributed to performance during the reporting period.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND (SHARES)

   1.77%    1.55%    1.24%

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND (SIEBERT WILLIAM SHANK SHARES)1

   1.77       1.55       1.24   

ICE BofA 1-YEAR U.S. TREASURY NOTE INDEX

   1.02       1.29       0.85   

1 Siebert Williams Shank Shares commenced operations on September 13, 2022. Performance of Siebert Williams Shank Shares prior to that date is for the Fund’s Shares class.

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.28% and 0.25% for Shares, and 0.35% and 0.25% for Siebert Williams Shank Shares, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT (SHARES)

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

 

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Unlike U.S. Treasury bonds and bills, the principal value and investment return of the Fund are neither guaranteed nor insured by the U.S. Government.

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The U.S. bond market experienced weak returns and high volatility in the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. U.S Treasury yields rose substantially, particularly in the one to three year maturity range during the reporting period. At the beginning of the reporting period, market participants expected the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to raise the Fed’s target rate by 2.50% over the reporting period. By its March 2023 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee had raised the rate by 4.50%, a full 2% higher than initial expectations. This was a result of persistently high inflation data, a strong labor market and a resilient U.S. economy. This higher than expected policy tightening resulted in higher Treasury rates, which negatively impacted fixed income returns.

Additionally, in March 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was appointed receiver of, and took action to protect depositors of, U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and in Europe Swiss regulators arranged an emergency purchase of Credit Suisse by UBS Group AG. The stress in the financial sector caused interest rates to rally across the curve towards the end of the first quarter of 2023. Short-dated issues, which are most sensitive to changes in Fed policy, were hit particularly hard in the sell-off. The yield on the two-year U.S. Treasury note rose from 2.44% to 4.06% over the course of the reporting period, reflecting a decline in its price. Mortgage-backed securities also posted losses over the reporting period.

The U.S. Government Fund (the “Fund”) returned -1.72%, and underperformed the -1.52% return of its benchmark, the Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government Bond Index, for the reporting period. Asset allocation was the primary detractor from performance, mainly attributed to relative overweights in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) at various points during the reporting period. Positioning with respect to duration (interest-rate sensitivity) and the yield curve had a neutral effect on results.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

   -1.72%    0.73%    0.45%

BLOOMBERG INTERMEDIATE U.S. GOVERNMENT BOND INDEX

   -1.52       1.06       0.90   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.62% and 0.44%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        

Unlike U.S. Treasury bonds and bills, the principal value and investment return of the Fund are neither guaranteed nor insured by the U.S. Government.

 

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

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U.S. TREASURY INDEX FUND

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

U.S Treasury yields rose substantially during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2023. At the beginning of the reporting period, market participants expected the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to raise the Fed’s target rate by 2.50% over the reporting period. By its March 2023 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee raised the rate by 4.50%, a full 2% higher than initial expectations. This was a result of persistently high inflation data, a strong labor market and a resilient U.S. economy. This higher than expected policy tightening resulted in higher Treasury rates, which negatively impacted fixed income returns. Credit spreads over the reporting period were volatile as market participants assessed the impact of monetary policy tightening on the economy and corporate profitability. Further, in March 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was appointed receiver of, and took action to protect depositors of, U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and in Europe Swiss regulators arranged an emergency purchase of Credit Suisse by UBS Group AG. The stress in the financial sector caused credit spreads to move in higher in the first quarter of 2023.

In combination, these developments led to negative returns for U.S. Treasuries. The yield on the 2-year U.S. Treasury note rose from 2.34% to 4.03% over the reporting period. Longer-term yields also rose, but to a lesser extent: the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose from 2.34% to 3.47%, and the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond rose from 2.45% to 3.65%. The front end of the yield curve inverted as a result of these shifts.

The U.S. Treasury Index Fund (the “Fund”) returned -4.65% during the reporting period, slightly underperforming the Fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Index, which returned -4.51%. The Fund remains positioned to replicate the risk and return characteristics of its benchmark index. Curve and security selection strategies are driven by the index allocation and the Fund seeks to approximate (before deduction of expenses) the investment performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Index. Tracking difference between the Fund’s returns and the benchmark index’s total return for the reporting period was primarily due to fees/expenses.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN

   ONE YEAR    FIVE YEAR    TEN YEAR  

U.S. TREASURY INDEX FUND

   -4.65%    0.59%    0.74%

BLOOMBERG U.S. TREASURY INDEX

   -4.51       0.74       0.90   

Fund Performance reflects contractual expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northerntrust.com/funds. The gross and net expense ratios are 0.27% and 0.16%, respectively, as of the most recent prospectus dated July 29, 2022. The net expense ratio includes contractual expense reimbursements by the adviser, if any, through at least July 31, 2023. Please read the current prospectus for more complete information on fees and expenses. These ratios may differ from those presented in the Financial Highlights.

 

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

   

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Unlike the Index, the Fund’s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. A direct investment in an Index is not possible.

 

LOGO

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
        

Unlike U.S. Treasury bonds and bills, the principal value and investment return of the Fund are neither guaranteed nor insured by the U.S. Government.

 

   

 

Information about Benchmarks and Investment Considerations can be found on pages 21 to 22 and 395 to 396.

 

   

 

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BENCHMARK INFORMATION

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

The Bloomberg 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged index of securities issued by the U.S. government and corporate bonds with maturities of one to three years.

The Bloomberg 1-5 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of investment grade (Baa3 or better) tax-exempt bonds with maturities of at least one year and less than six years.

The Bloomberg 1-5 Year U.S. Government Index is an unmanaged index of debt securities including all public obligations of the U.S. Treasury and all publicly issued debt of U.S. government agencies with maturities of one to five years.

The Bloomberg Arizona Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of investment grade (Baa3 or better) tax-exempt Arizona bonds with a remaining maturity of at least one year.

The Bloomberg California Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of investment grade (Baa3 or better) tax-exempt California bonds with a remaining maturity of at least one year.

The Bloomberg California Intermediate Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of investment grade (Baa3 or better) tax-exempt California bonds with maturities of five to ten years.

The Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government Bond Index is an unmanaged index of debt securities including all public obligations of the U.S. Treasury and all publicly issued debt of U.S. government agencies with maturities of up to 10 years.

The Bloomberg Municipal 1 - 15 Year Index is an unmanaged index of investment grade (Baa3 or better) tax-exempt bonds with maturities of one to seventeen years.

The Bloomberg Municipal Bond 60% High Yield/40% Investment Grade Index is an unmanaged index of investment and non-investment grade bonds with a 60% weighting in the Bloomberg Municipal High Yield Index and a 40% weighting to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index.

The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

The Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index is an unmanaged index that measures the market of U.S. dollar-denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bonds. It is a version of the Bloomberg High Yield Corporate Bond Index except that it limits its exposure of each issuer to 2% of the total market value and redistributes any excess market value Index-wide on a pro-rata basis.

The Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Index is an unmanaged index of investment grade (Baa3 or better) tax-exempt bonds with a remaining maturity of at least one year.

The Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Index is an unmanaged index of prices of U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of one to thirty years.

The ICE BofA 6-12 Month Municipal Securities Index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have at least six months and less than twelve months remaining term to final maturity, at least 18 months to final maturity at issuance, a fixed coupon schedule and an investment grade rating (based on an average of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) and Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”)). Index constituents are market capitalization weighted.

The ICE BofA 1-3 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated, investment grade, tax-exempt, general obligations publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have one to three years remaining term to maturity, a fixed coupon schedule and an investment grade rating (based on an average of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch).

The ICE BofA 1-Year U.S. Treasury Note Index is comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. At the end of the month that issue is sold and rolled into a newly selected issue. The issue selected at each month-end rebalancing is the outstanding two-year Treasury note that matures closest to, but not beyond, one year from the rebalancing date. In order to qualify for inclusion, securities must be auctioned on or before the third business day before the last business day of the month and settle before the following calendar month end.

 

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BENCHMARK INFORMATION

  (UNAUDITED)     

 

The ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index tracks the performance of US dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the US domestic market. Qualifying securities must have a below investment grade rating (based on an average of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch), at least 18 months to final maturity at the time of issuance, at least one year remaining term to final maturity as of the rebalancing date, a fixed coupon schedule and a minimum amount outstanding of $250 million. Index constituents are capitalization weighted, provided the total allocation to an individual issuer does not exceed 2%.

The JP Morgan CEMBI Broad Diversified Core Index (CEMBI CORE) tracks the performance of US dollar-denominated bonds issued by emerging market corporate entities.

The JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified (EMBI Global Diversified) is a uniquely weighted USD-denominated emerging markets sovereign bond index. The EMBI Global Diversified has the same instrument composition as the market-capitalization weighted EMBI Global, which includes USD-denominated fixed and floating rate instruments issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities (defined as 100% owned or guaranteed by the national government). The EMBI Global Diversified opts for an alternative weighting scheme by limiting concentration in larger countries and thus targets a more diversified exposure.

The JP Morgan Government Bond-Emerging Market Index Global Diversified (GBI-EM Global Diversified) tracks the performance of local currency sovereign debt issued by emerging market governments. The GBI-EM Global Diversified has the same instrument composition as the market-capitalization weighted GBI-EM Global, which includes local currency and dual currency (Global bonds: offshore settled, local ccy. linked) sovereign instruments. The index incorporates a constrained market-capitalization methodology in which individual issuer exposures are capped at 10% (with the excess distributed to smaller issuers), for greater diversification among issuing governments.

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

   Amounts in thousands, except per share data   ARIZONA  
TAX-EXEMPT  
FUND  
  BOND
INDEX
FUND
  CALIFORNIA 
INTERMEDIATE 
TAX-EXEMPT 
FUND 
  CALIFORNIA  
TAX-EXEMPT  
FUND  
  CORE
BOND
FUND
         

ASSETS:

                           
         

Investments, at value

    $74,947           $2,156,882           $267,941           $157,821           $112,330    
         

Investments in affiliates, at value

    2,527           47,883           2,633           2,746           3,291      
         

Foreign currencies, at value

                                               
         

Interest income receivable

    781           12,945           3,114           2,017           687    
         

Dividend income receivable

    15           97           13           7           11    
         

Receivable for foreign tax reclaims

                                            14    
         

Receivable for securities sold

              12,914                               5,694    
         

Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts

                                            6    
         

Receivable for fund shares sold

    10           240                               7    
         

Receivable from investment adviser

    2           12           3           3           1    
         

Prepaid and other assets

    3           5           3           4           4    
         

Total Assets

    78,285           2,230,978           273,707           162,598           122,045      

LIABILITIES:

                           

Payable for securities purchased

              28,177                               74    
         

Payable for when-issued securities

    511           18,890                               3,278    
         

Payable for variation margin on futures contracts

                                            30    
         

Payable for fund shares redeemed

              1,135           55           56           6,330    
         

Distributions payable to shareholders

    57           1,417           149           100           89    
         

Payable to affiliates:

                           
         

    Management fees

    6           25           23           14           9    
         

    Custody fees

    1           16           2           1           1    
         

    Shareholder servicing fees

    6           8           6           6              
         

    Transfer agent fees

    2           67           9           5           4    
         

Accrued Trustee fees

    4           10           4           4           4    
         

Accrued other liabilities

    20           36           22           20           20    
         

Total Liabilities

    607           49,781           270           206           9,839      
         

Net Assets

    $77,678           $2,181,197           $273,437           $162,392           $112,206      
         

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS:

                           
         

Capital stock

    $90,029           $2,482,883           $307,461           $175,519           $141,071    
         

Distributable loss

    (12,351         (301,686         (34,024         (13,127         (28,865  
         

Net Assets

    $77,678           $2,181,197           $273,437           $162,392           $112,206      
         

Net Assets:

                           
         

    Shares

    $77,678           $2,181,197           $273,437           $162,392           $112,206    
         

Total Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value, unlimited authorization):

                           
         

    Shares

    7,974           234,336           27,659           15,433           12,379    
         

Net Asset Value, Redemption and Offering Price Per Share:

                           
         

    Shares

    $9.74           $9.31           $9.89           $10.52           $9.06      
         

Investments, at cost

    $80,817           $2,369,887           $288,700           $166,705           $119,652    
         

Investments in affiliates, at cost

    2,527           47,883           2,633           2,746           3,291    
         

Foreign currencies, at cost

                                                 

 

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023    

 

     FIXED
INCOME
FUND
  HIGH YIELD
FIXED
INCOME
FUND
    HIGH YIELD
MUNICIPAL
FUND
  INTERMEDIATE
TAX-EXEMPT
FUND
  LIMITED
TERM
TAX-EXEMPT
FUND
  LIMITED
TERM
U.S. GOVERNMENT    
FUND
         
     $481,963           $2,732,948           $374,415           $1,517,882           $530,074           $53,702      
         
     12,483       60,479       4,884       3,750       20,468       280  
         
           150                          
         
     3,581       49,432       5,735       18,015       6,304       428  
         
     46       138       12       33       63       1  
         
     5                                
         
     1,454       12,370                         1,553  
         
     8                                
         
     1       94       1,005       7       3        
         
     6       23       3       13       6       2  
         
     7       6       4       8       3       4  
         
     499,554       2,855,640       386,058       1,539,708       556,921       55,970  
         
     2,162       3,024                         1,427  
         
     14,405                                
         
     17                                
         
     617       1,460       141       2,779       349        
         
     376       4,276       391       919       245       35  
         
     40       316       41       127       46       4  
         
     4       27       4       14       5       1  
         
     6       27       4       20       6        
         
     15       92       13       48       18       2  
         
     14       19       4       13       4       8  
         
     23       44       21       36       22       20  
         
     17,679       9,285       619       3,956       695       1,497  
         
     $481,875       $2,846,355       $385,439       $1,535,752       $556,226       $54,473  
         
     $580,241       $3,942,058       $520,287       $1,711,291       $582,227       $62,357  
         
     (98,366     (1,095,703     (134,848     (175,539     (26,001     (7,884
         
     $481,875       $2,846,355       $385,439       $1,535,752       $556,226       $54,473  
         
     481,875       2,846,355       385,439       1,535,752       556,226       54,473  
         
     53,407       495,282       52,305       155,948       56,087       5,865  
         
     9.02       5.75       7.37       9.85       9.92       9.29  
         
     $517,113       $3,101,136       $447,969       $1,605,684       $541,310       $54,536  
         
     12,483       60,479       4,884       3,750       20,468       280  
         
           153                          
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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    STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES     continued

 

    Amounts in thousands, except per share data   MULTI-MANAGER
EMERGING MARKETS
DEBT OPPORTUNITY
FUND
  MULTI-MANAGER
HIGH YIELD
OPPORTUNITY FUND
  SHORT
BOND
FUND
  TAX-ADVANTAGED
ULTRA-SHORT
FIXED
INCOME FUND
  TAX-EXEMPT
FUND
 
           

ASSETS:

                         
           

Investments, at value

    $77,802           $203,547           $336,726           $2,264,686           $770,222  
           

Investments in affiliates, at value

    5,597           11,170           1,288           91,209           10,292  
           

Repurchase agreements, at cost, which approximates value

                                             
           

Cash

                                             
           

Cash held at broker

              121 (1)                               
           

Foreign currencies, at value

    273                                          
           

Due from broker (Note 2)

    120           90                                
           

Interest income receivable

    1,337           3,599           2,278           16,897           9,906  
           

Dividend income receivable

    27           49           4           216           21  
           

Receivable for foreign tax reclaims

    54                                          
           

Receivable for securities sold

    123           1,044                                
           

Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts

                        36                      
           

Receivable for fund shares sold

              318           3           13,000           61  
           

Receivable from investment adviser

    1           4           3           12           5  
           

Receivable for variation margin on credit default swap

              6                                
           

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    25                                          
           

Prepaid and other assets

    3           3           3           6           7  
           

Total Assets

    85,362           219,951           340,341           2,386,026           790,514  
           

LIABILITIES:

                         
           

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    54                                          
           

Payable for securities purchased

    634           5,101                     2,591            
           

Unfunded loan commitments (Note 2)

              5                                
           

Payable for variation margin on futures contracts

              27           42                      
           

Payable for fund shares redeemed

                        301           1,952           785  
           

Distributions payable to shareholders

                        208           1,355           592  
           

Due to broker (Note 2)

              12                                
           

Payable to affiliates:

                         
           

    Management fees

    17           34           25           104           65  
           

    Custody fees

    1           3           2           21           8  
           

    Shareholder servicing fees

              1           1           5           11  
           

    Transfer agent fees

    3           7           11           75           25  
           

Accrued Trustee fees

    1           2           4           8           7  
           

Accrued other liabilities

    22           23           22           48           24  
           

Total Liabilities

    732           5,215           616           6,159           1,517  
           

Net Assets

    $84,630           $214,736           $339,725           $2,379,867           $788,997  
           

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS:

                         
           

Capital stock

    $128,137           $289,203           $371,939           $2,452,696           $959,087  
           

Distributable loss

    (43,507         (74,467         (32,214         (72,829         (170,090
           

Net Assets

    $84,630           $214,736           $339,725           $2,379,867           $788,997  
           

Net Assets:

                         
           

    Shares

    $84,630           $214,736           $339,725           $2,379,867           $788,997  
           

    Siebert Williams Shank Shares

    ——                                      
           
Total Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value, unlimited authorization):                          
           

    Shares

    11,918           26,163           18,900           237,831           81,693  
           

    Siebert Williams Shank Shares

                                             
           
Net Asset Value, Redemption and Offering Price Per Share:                          
           

    Shares

    $7.10           $8.21           $17.98           $10.01           $9.66  
           

    Siebert Williams Shank Shares

                                             
           

Investments, at cost

    $90,516           $216,827           $347,363           $2,305,437           $843,248  
           

Investments in affiliates, at cost

    5,597           11,170           1,288           91,209           10,292  
           

Foreign currencies, at cost

    302                                          

 

(1) 

Includes restricted cash held at broker of $119.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   26   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


    

MARCH 31, 2023    

 

               ULTRA-SHORT    
FIXED
INCOME
FUND
 

U.S.
        GOVERNMENT        

FUND

          U.S. GOVERNMENT        
MONEY
MARKET FUND
          U.S. GOVERNMENT        
SELECT
MONEY
MARKET FUND
            U.S. TREASURY        
INDEX
FUND
 
                    
       
 

$2,322,898        

    $47,727       $5,169,600       $985,398       $80,536  
       
 

69,179        

    2,039                   1,789  
       
 

—        

          13,491,000       2,534,000        
       
 

—        

          69,882       18,651        
       
 

—        

                       
       
 

—        

                       
       
 

—        

                         
       
 

13,516        

    379       21,426       4,913       432  
       
 

234        

    6                   2  
       
 

—        

                       
       
 

—        

    194                   1,165  
       
 

—        

                       
       
 

151        

    2       516             11  
       
 

23        

          20       7       1  
       
 

—        

                       
       
 

—        

                       
       
 

7        

    6       17       8       3  
       
 

2,406,008        

    50,353       18,752,461       3,542,977       83,939  
                    
       
 

—        

                       
       
  —             1,542       100,000       20,000       2,725  
       
 

—        

                       
       
  —                                
       
  678                                
       
 

1,893        

    31       66,199       12,644       40  
       
 

—        

                       
       
 

106        

    4       1,174       225       2  
       
 

22        

    1       104       18       1  
       
 

21        

                       
       
 

78        

    1       279       52       2  
       
 

5        

    3       23       19       4  
       
 

34        

    20       107       41       20  
       
 

2,837        

    1,602       167,886       32,999       2,794  
       
 

$2,403,171        

    $48,751       $18,584,575       $3,509,978       $81,145  
                
       
 

$2,480,198        

    $53,783       $18,584,675       $3,509,995       $90,547  
       
 

(77,027)      

    (5,032     (100     (17     (9,402
       
 

$2,403,171        

    $48,751       $18,584,575       $3,509,978       $81,145  
       
 

    

             
       
 

2,372,561        

    48,751       18,584,575       3,509,978       81,145  
       
 

30,610        

                       
       
 

236,589        

    5,499       18,584,662       3,510,034       4,126  
       
 

3,052        

                       
       
 

10.03        

    8.87       1.00       1.00       19.67  
       
 

10.03        

                       
       
 

$2,377,311        

    $48,563       $5,169,600       $985,398       $88,459  
       
 

69,179        

    2,039                   1,789  
       
 

—        

                       
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   27   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

    Amounts in thousands ARIZONA
    TAX-EXEMPT    
FUND

BOND
    INDEX    

FUND

CALIFORNIA
    INTERMEDIATE    
TAX-EXEMPT

FUND

CALIFORNIA
    TAX-EXEMPT    
FUND
       

INVESTMENT INCOME:

       

Interest Income (Note 6)

  $3,283     $59,888     $9,816     $5,193  
       

Dividend income from investments in affiliates

  71   560   181   157
       

Total Investment Income

  3,354   60,448   9,997   5,350
       

EXPENSES:

       

Management fees

  413   2,110   1,523   753
       

Custody fees

  9   213   27   14
       

Transfer agent fees

  37   881   136   67
       

Blue sky fees

  14   27   9   12
       

Printing fees

  6   9   8   6
       

Audit fee

  22   40   22   22
       

Legal fees

  15   33   15   15
       

Shareholder servicing fees

  67   64   66   54
       

Trustee fees

  7   28   7   7
       

Other

  9   22   9   9
       

Total Expenses

  599   3,427   1,822   959
       

Less expenses reimbursed by investment adviser

  (158 )   (935 )   (220 )   (163 )
       

Net Expenses

  441   2,492   1,602   796

Net Investment Income

  2,913   57,956   8,395   4,554

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES):

       

Net realized gains (losses) on:

       

Investments

  (4,034 )   (83,367 )   (12,591 )   (3,634 )
       

Futures contracts

       
       

Net changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments

  (1,754 )   (108,548 )   (4,330 )   (4,001 )
       

Futures contracts

       
       

Foreign currency translations

       
       

Net Gains (Losses)

  (5,788 )   (191,915 )   (16,921 )   (7,635 )

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$ (2,875 ) $ (133,959 ) $ (8,526 ) $ (3,081 )

 

  (1) 

Net of $2 in foreign withholding taxes.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   28   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2023    

 

 

    

CORE
BOND
FUND

FIXED

INCOME

FUND

HIGH YIELD

FIXED

INCOME

FUND

HIGH YIELD
MUNICIPAL
FUND
INTERMEDIATE
TAX-EXEMPT
FUND

LIMITED

TERM

TAX-EXEMPT
FUND

LIMITED

TERM

U.S. GOVERNMENT
FUND

           

 

 

 

    

 

           
  $4,570     $19,887 (1)    $231,760     $27,137     $59,993     $12,600     $1,306  
           
  68   279   2,513   197   737   438   54
             
  4,638   20,166   234,273   27,334   60,730   13,038   1,360
           
           
  544   2,395   22,766   3,712   8,637   2,662   198
           
  20   49   261   43   144   46   7
           
  55   215   1,320   222   780   238   20
           
  18   23   27   23   35   25   19
           
  3   6   12   12   20   11   4
           
  22   22   47   22   40   22   21
           
  15   15   37   15   33   15   15
           
  6   37   227   32   160   60   4
           
  7   7   33   7   27   7   7
  8   8   26   9   21   10   9
  698   2,777   24,756   4,097   9,897   3,096   304
  (117 )   (262 )   (1,397 )   (694 )   (755 )   (302 )   (88 )
           
  581   2,515   23,359   3,403   9,142   2,794   216
  4,057   17,651   210,914   23,931   51,588   10,244   1,144
           
           
           
  (16,030 )   (53,972 )   (171,251 )   (56,331 )   (77,495 )   (11,425 )   (1,966 )
           
  273   1,910          
           
           
  2,228   (1,953 )   (216,740 )   (32,110 )   (11,464 )   10,191   600
           
  (122 )   (47 )          
           
      (12 )        
           
  (13,651 )   (54,062 )   (388,003 )   (88,441 )   (88,959 )   (1,234 )   (1,366 )
$ (9,594 ) $ (36,411 ) $ (177,089 ) $ (64,510 ) $ (37,371 )   $9,010   $ (222 )
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   29   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS     continued

 

 

     Amounts in thousands MULTI-MANAGER
    EMERGING MARKETS    
DEBT  OPPORTUNITY
FUND
MULTI-MANAGER
HIGH YIELD
OPPORTUNITY FUND
SHORT
BOND
FUND

    TAX-ADVANTAGED    
ULTRA-SHORT

FIXED

INCOME FUND

INVESTMENT INCOME:

       

Interest Income (Note 6)

$ 5,123 (2)  $ 12,589 $ 8,514 $ 52,315
       

Dividend income

    61    
       

Dividend income from investments in affiliates

  127   308   212   965
       

Income from affiliates (Note 6)

       
       

Total Investment Income

  5,250   12,958   8,726   53,280
       

EXPENSES:

       

Management fees

  646   1,616   1,466   6,942
       

Custody fees

  45   34   32   218
       

Transfer agent fees

  29   75   148   1,187
       

Blue sky fees

  19   19   21   24
       

Printing fees

  7   9   5   17
       

Audit fee

  22   47   20   46
       

Legal fees

  15   16   15   35
       

Shareholder servicing fees

    6   3   46
       

Trustee fees

  7   7   7   33
       

Other

  4   10   8   26
       

Total Expenses

  794   1,839   1,725   8,574
       

Less expenses voluntarily reimbursed by investment adviser

       
       

Less expenses reimbursed by investment adviser

  (102 )   (176 )   (184 )   (825 )
       

Less custodian credits

       
       

Net Expenses

  692   1,663   1,541   7,749

Net Investment Income

  4,558   11,295   7,185   45,531

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES):

       

Net realized gains (losses) on:

       

Investments

  (16,551 )(3)   (13,189 )   (10,143 )   (26,934 )
       

Investments in affiliates

      (641 )  
       

Credit default swap agreements

    6    
       

Interest rate swap agreements

  (41 )      
       

Futures contracts

    26   (118 )  
       

Foreign currency transactions

  (2,546 )      
       

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  (483 )      
       

Net changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments

  8,414   (3,446 )   2,673   16,613
       

Investments in affiliates

      213  
       

Credit default swap agreements

    13    
       

Interest rate swap agreements

  4      
       

Futures contracts

    (125 )   152  
       

Foreign currency translations

  (9 )      
       

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  193      
       

Net Gains (Losses)

  (11,019 )   (16,715 )   (7,864 )   (10,321 )

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$ (6,461 ) $ (5,420 ) $ (679 ) $ 35,210

 

  (2) 

Net of $23 in foreign withholding taxes.

 

  (3) 

Net of foreign capital gains tax paid of $9.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   30   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2023    

 

 

    

TAX-EXEMPT
FUND

ULTRA-SHORT

FIXED

INCOME

FUND

U.S.
GOVERNMENT
FUND

U.S. GOVERNMENT
MONEY

MARKET FUND

U.S. GOVERNMENT
SELECT

MONEY

MARKET FUND

U.S. TREASURY
INDEX

FUND

         

 

 

 

    

 

         
  $40,672     $69,071     $1,133     $465,357     $89,183     $1,610  
         
           
         
  343   1,469   76       9
         
        1,160   224  
           
  41,015   70,540   1,209   466,517   89,407   1,619
         
         
  4,906   6,650   172   60,307   11,443   104
         
  82   214   7   1,302   249   8
         
  439   1,136   17   3,472   659   31
         
  24   41   18   25   27   18
         
  11   11   2   85   19   3
         
  28   40   22   109   47   21
         
  24   35   15   101   39   15
         
  116   114   1      
         
  15   29   7   105   34   7
         
  13   25   9   64   26   9
         
  5,658   8,295   270   65,570   12,543   216
         
        (1,833 )   (338 )  
         
  (506 )   (889 )   (81 )   (1,415 )   (352 )   (89 )
         
        (78 )   (15 )  
  5,152   7,406   189   62,244   11,838   127
  35,863   63,134   1,020   404,273   77,569   1,492
         
         
         
  (90,008 )   (16,958 )   (2,426 )   3   3   (1,263 )
         
           
         
           
         
           
           
           
           
         
  (3,751 )   (751 )   650       (4,302 )
           
           
           
           
           
           
  (93,759 )   (17,709 )   (1,776 )   3   3   (5,565 )
$ (57,896 )   $45,425 $ (756 ) $ 404,276   $77,572 $ (4,073 )
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   31   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

ARIZONA

TAX-EXEMPT

FUND

BOND

INDEX

FUND

CALIFORNIA
INTERMEDIATE
TAX-EXEMPT

FUND

    Amounts in thousands 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
     

OPERATIONS:

     

Net investment income (Note 6)

  $2,913   $3,484   $57,956   $55,071   $8,395   $10,557
     

Net realized gains (losses)

  (4,034 )   (1,197 )   (83,367 )   13,608   (12,591 )   (38 )
     

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

  (1,754 )   (9,706 )   (108,548 )   (187,169 )   (4,330 )   (38,376 )
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  (2,875 )   (7,419 )   (133,959 )   (118,490 )   (8,526 )   (27,857 )
     

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Shares transactions

  (58,635 )   (15,500 )   (302,187 )   (377,725 )   (193,041 )   (11,784 )
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

  (58,635 )   (15,500 )   (302,187 )   (377,725 )   (193,041 )   (11,784 )
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHARES SHAREHOLDERS:

     

Distributable earnings

  (2,913 )   (3,484 )   (60,367 )   (78,293 )   (8,406 )   (10,566 )
     

Total Distributions to Shares Shareholders

  (2,913 )   (3,484 )   (60,367 )   (78,293 )   (8,406 )   (10,566 )
     

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

  (64,423 )   (26,403 )   (496,513 )   (574,508 )   (209,973 )   (50,207 )
     

NET ASSETS:

     

Beginning of year

  142,101   168,504   2,677,710   3,252,218   483,410   533,617
     

End of year

  $77,678   $142,101   $2,181,197   $2,677,710   $273,437   $483,410

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   32   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

 

    

CALIFORNIA
TAX-EXEMPT
FUND
   

CORE

BOND

FUND

 

FIXED

INCOME

FUND

 

HIGH YIELD

FIXED

INCOME

FUND

2023     2022   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022    
     
                            
     
  $4,554       $4,398       $4,057       $2,771       $17,651       $15,678       $210,914       $191,033  
     
  (3,634     (321     (15,757     (3,182     (52,062     (4,914     (171,251     28,941  
     
  (4,001     (15,656     2,106       (7,930     (2,000     (37,234     (216,752     (255,483
     
  (3,081     (11,579     (9,594     (8,341     (36,411     (26,470     (177,089     (35,509
     
                   
     

 

(29,878

    (1,410     (63,093     (51,984     (160,041     (80,138     (638,313     780,567  
     

 

(29,878

    (1,410     (63,093     (51,984     (160,041     (80,138     (638,313     780,567  
     
                   
     
  (4,558     (5,144     (4,219     (3,655     (18,414     (18,912     (217,378     (196,193
     
  (4,558     (5,144     (4,219     (3,655     (18,414     (18,912     (217,378     (196,193
     
  (37,517     (18,133     (76,906     (63,980     (214,866     (125,520     (1,032,780     548,865  
     
                            
     
  199,909       218,042       189,112       253,092       696,741       822,261       3,879,135       3,330,270  
     
  $162,392       $199,909       $112,206       $189,112       $481,875       $696,741       $2,846,355       $3,879,135  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   33   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS     continued

 

 

 

HIGH YIELD
MUNICIPAL

FUND

INTERMEDIATE
TAX-EXEMPT

FUND

LIMITED

TERM

TAX-EXEMPT

FUND

 

    Amounts in thousands

 

2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
     

OPERATIONS:

     

Net investment income (Note 6)

  $23,931   $22,775   $51,588   $52,175   $10,244   $7,638
     

Net realized gains (losses)

  (56,331 )   1,248   (77,495 )   (2,248 )   (11,425 )   417
     

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

  (32,110 )   (65,281 )   (11,464 )   (175,073 )   10,191   (32,692 )
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  (64,510 )   (41,258 )   (37,371 )   (125,146 )   9,010   (24,637 )
     

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Shares transactions

  (299,304 )   238,282   (1,059,928 )   (198,706 )   (169,066 )   (150,789 )
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

  (299,304 )   238,282   (1,059,928 )   (198,706 )   (169,066 )   (150,789 )
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHARES SHAREHOLDERS:

     

Distributable earnings

  (23,932 )   (22,776 )   (52,067 )   (64,396 )   (10,258 )   (15,658 )
     

Total Distributions to Shares Shareholders

  (23,932 )   (22,776 )   (52,067 )   (64,396 )   (10,258 )   (15,658 )
     

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

  (387,746 )   174,248   (1,149,366 )   (388,248 )   (170,314 )   (191,084 )
     

NET ASSETS:

     

Beginning of year

  773,185   598,937   2,685,118   3,073,366   726,540   917,624
     

End of year

  $385,439   $773,185   $1,535,752   $2,685,118   $556,226   $726,540

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   34   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

 

    

LIMITED
TERM
U.S. GOVERNMENT
FUND
  MULTI-MANAGER
EMERGING MARKETS
DEBT OPPORTUNITY
FUND
 

MULTI-MANAGER
HIGH YIELD
OPPORTUNITY FUND

  SHORT
BOND
FUND

 

2023

 

  2022   2023   2022   2023   2022           2023   2022        
     
                   
     
  $1,144       $97       $4,558       $6,470       $11,295       $8,141       $7,185       $4,813  
     
  (1,966     (1,156     (19,621     (5,944     (13,157     2,633       (10,902     707  
     
  600       (1,326     8,602       (12,822     (3,558     (9,203     3,038       (18,277
     
  (222     (2,385     (6,461     (12,296     (5,420     1,571       (679     (12,757
     
                   
     

 

7,868

 

    (13,302     (2,181     (32,002     50,744       13,223       (77,541     6,343  
     

 

7,868

 

    (13,302     (2,181     (32,002     50,744       13,223       (77,541     6,343  
     
                   
     
  (1,148     (147     (1,582     (5,912     (11,421     (8,578     (7,470     (5,270
     
  (1,148     (147     (1,582     (5,912     (11,421     (8,578     (7,470     (5,270
     
  6,498       (15,834     (10,224     (50,210     33,903       6,216       (85,690     (11,684
     
                   
     
  47,975       63,809       94,854       145,064       180,833       174,617       425,415       437,099  
     
  $54,473       $47,975       $84,630       $94,854       $214,736       $180,833       $339,725       $425,415  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   35   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS    continued

 

 

      

TAX-ADVANTAGED

ULTRA-SHORT

FIXED

INCOME FUND

TAX-EXEMPT

FUND

ULTRA-SHORT

FIXED

INCOME

FUND

  Amounts in thousands   2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
     

OPERATIONS:

     

Net investment income (Note 6)

  $45,531   $21,225   $35,863   $37,499   $63,134   $19,619
     

Net realized gains (losses)

  (26,934 )   (4,668 )   (90,008 )   (2,722 )   (16,958 )   (1,519 )
     

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

  16,613   (77,029 )   (3,751 )   (119,453 )   (751 )   (68,007 )
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  35,210   (60,472 )   (57,896 )   (84,676 )   45,425   (49,907 )
     

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Shares transactions

  (1,603,675 )   (782,409 )   (778,369 )   (227,903 )   (788,218 )   (432,702 )
     

Net increase in net assets resulting from Siebert Williams Shank Shares transactions

          30,459  
     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

  (1,603,675 )   (782,409 )   (778,369 )   (227,903 )   (757,759 )   (432,702 )
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHARES SHAREHOLDERS:

     

Distributable earnings

  (45,535 )   (24,356 )   (35,875 )   (46,575 )   (63,582 )   (28,557 )
     

Total Distributions to Shares Shareholders

  (45,535 )   (24,356 )   (35,875 )   (46,575 )   (63,582 )   (28,557 )
     

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SIEBERT WILLIAMS SHANK SHARES SHAREHOLDERS:

     

Distributable earnings

          (494 )  
     

Total Distributions to Siebert Williams Shank Shares Shareholders

          (494 )  
     

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

  (1,614,000 )   (867,237 )   (872,140 )   (359,154 )   (776,410 )   (511,166 )
     

NET ASSETS:

     

Beginning of year

  3,993,867   4,861,104   1,661,137   2,020,291   3,179,581   3,690,747
     

End of year

  $2,379,867   $3,993,867   $788,997   $1,661,137   $2,403,171   $3,179,581

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   36   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

 

    

      U.S.
GOVERNMENT
FUND
   

U.S. GOVERNMENT

MONEY

MARKET FUND

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT

SELECT

MONEY

MARKET FUND

 

U.S. TREASURY

INDEX

FUND

   
      2023     2022   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022    
     
                       
     
    $1,020       $169       $404,273       $1,056       $77,569       $8,416       $1,492       $1,306    
     
    (2,426     (928     3       137       3       32       (1,263     121    
     
    650       (1,222                             (4,302     (4,608  
     
          (756     (1,981     404,276       1,193       77,572       8,448       (4,073     (3,181        
     
                       
     
    6,236       (6,848     (1,628,734     2,695,375       (217,291     (183,950     (408     (7,972  
     
                                                 
     
             6,236       (6,848     (1,628,734     2,695,375       (217,291     (183,950     (408     (7,972        
     
                       
     
    (1,021     (222     (404,410     (1,534     (77,642     (8,411     (1,491     (2,104  
     
          (1,021     (222     (404,410     (1,534     (77,642     (8,411     (1,491     (2,104        
     
                       
     
                                                 
     
                                                             
     
    4,459       (9,051     (1,628,868     2,695,034       (217,361     (183,913     (5,972     (13,257  
     
                       
     
    44,292       53,343       20,213,443       17,518,409       3,727,339       3,911,252       87,117       100,374    
     
          $48,751       $44,292       $18,584,575       $20,213,443       $3,509,978       $3,727,339       $81,145       $87,117          
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   37   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

ARIZONA TAX-EXEMPT FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $10.13                       $10.86                       $10.77                       $10.65                       $10.43          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT

             
     

OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.30       0.23       0.25       0.28       0.31  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.39     (0.73     0.09       0.12       0.22  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.09     (0.50     0.34       0.40       0.53  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.30     (0.23     (0.25     (0.28     (0.31
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.30     (0.23     (0.25     (0.28     (0.31
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.74       $10.13       $10.86       $10.77       $10.65  
     

Total Return(1)

    (0.82 )%      (4.74 )%      3.19     3.86     5.15
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $77,678       $142,101       $168,504       $135,533       $118,657  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.46     0.46     0.46     0.46     0.47
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.62     0.60     0.58     0.60     0.60
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    3.03     2.09     2.29     2.56     3.03
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.87     1.95     2.17     2.42     2.90
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    16.84     32.67     17.20     63.33     52.94

 

(1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

(2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $5,000, $500, $5,000, $10,000 and $9,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   38   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,     

 

 

    

BOND INDEX FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $10.04                       $10.75                       $11.05                       $10.45                       $10.31          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT

             
     

OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.24       0.19       0.22       0.28       0.28  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.72     (0.63     (0.17     0.65       0.15  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.48     (0.44     0.05       0.93       0.43  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.25     (0.22     (0.25     (0.30     (0.29
     

From net realized gains

          (0.05     (0.10     (0.03      
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.25     (0.27     (0.35     (0.33     (0.29
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.31       $10.04       $10.75       $11.05       $10.45  
     

Total Return(1)

    (4.77 )%      (4.22 )%      0.36     9.01     4.33
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $2,181,197       $2,677,710       $3,252,218       $2,936,072       $3,020,198  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.11     0.15     0.15     0.15     0.15
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.15     0.19     0.19     0.18     0.17
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    2.53     1.77     1.91     2.63     2.78
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.49     1.73     1.87     2.60     2.76
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    45.33     48.74     75.38     53.74     70.72

 

(1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

(2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $27,000, $1,000, $92,000, $83,000 and $109,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   39   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

 

 

CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE

TAX-EXEMPT FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

    $10.17       $10.94       $10.74       $10.68       $10.47  
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.23       0.21       0.24       0.27       0.28  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.28     (0.77     0.22       0.06       0.21  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.05     (0.56     0.46       0.33       0.49  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.23     (0.21     (0.24     (0.27     (0.28
     

From net realized gains

                (0.02     (1)        
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.23     (0.21     (0.26     (0.27     (0.28
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.89       $10.17       $10.94       $10.74       $10.68  
     

Total Return(2)

    (0.39 )%      (5.20 )%      4.29     3.11     4.78
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $273,437       $483,410       $533,617       $493,284       $498,887  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(3)

    0.45     0.45     0.45     0.45     0.45
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.51     0.51     0.50     0.50     0.49
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(3)

    2.37     1.95     2.18     2.48     2.69
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.31     1.89     2.13     2.43     2.65
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    4.49     19.44     16.87     31.63     28.54

 

  (1) 

Per share amounts from distributions paid from net realized gains were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (2) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (3) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $17,000, less than $1,000 and approximately $19,000, $26,000 and $22,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   40   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $10.91                       $11.80                       $11.65                       $11.56                       $11.40          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.27       0.24       0.29       0.33       0.40  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.39     (0.85     0.21       0.16       0.16  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.12     (0.61     0.50       0.49       0.56  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.27     (0.24     (0.29     (0.33     (0.40
     

From net realized gains

          (0.04     (0.06     (0.07      
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.27     (0.28     (0.35     (0.40     (0.40
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $10.52       $10.91       $11.80       $11.65       $11.56  
     

Total Return(1)

    (1.02 )%      (5.35 )%      4.32     4.27     5.01
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $162,392       $199,909       $218,042       $193,318       $179,416  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.45     0.46     0.45     0.46     0.46
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.55     0.55     0.55     0.55     0.56
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    2.60     2.00     2.46     2.78     3.50
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.50     1.91     2.36     2.69     3.40
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    23.45     30.33     28.48     55.08     34.83

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $13,000, less than $1,000 and approximately $9,000, $16,000 and $11,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   41   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

 

 

CORE BOND FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $9.82                       $10.43                       $10.47                       $10.08                       $10.02          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.25       0.13       0.15       0.23       0.28  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.74     (0.56     0.18       0.43       0.08  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.49     (0.43     0.33       0.66       0.36  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.27     (0.18     (0.19     (0.27     (0.30
     

From net realized gains

                (0.18            
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.27     (0.18     (0.37     (0.27     (0.30
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.06       $9.82       $10.43       $10.47       $10.08  
     

Total Return(1)

    (4.92 )%      (4.18 )%      3.08     6.57     3.75
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $112,206       $189,112       $253,092       $194,834       $255,171  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.41     0.41     0.40     0.41     0.41
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.49     0.47     0.47     0.47     0.46
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    2.84     1.32     1.26     2.33     2.91
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.76     1.26     1.19     2.27     2.86
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    247.32     319.16     326.11     485.45     327.61

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $6,000, $1,000, $10,000, $15,000 and $11,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   42   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

FIXED INCOME FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $9.84                       $10.45                       $10.18                       $9.97                       $9.94          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.28       0.20 (1)       0.19       0.27       0.32  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.80     (0.56     0.38       0.24       0.06  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.52     (0.36     0.57       0.51       0.38  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income(2)

    (0.30     (0.25     (0.24     (0.30     (0.35
     

From net realized gains

                (0.06            
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.30     (0.25     (0.30     (0.30     (0.35
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.02       $9.84       $10.45       $10.18       $9.97  
     

Total Return(3)

    (5.23 )%      (3.58 )%      5.63 %(4)       5.11     3.98
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $481,875       $696,741       $822,261       $841,826       $848,130  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(5)

    0.45     0.45     0.45     0.45     0.45
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.50     0.49     0.49     0.49     0.48
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(5)

    3.17     1.95     1.83     2.66     3.41
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    3.12     1.91     1.79     2.62     3.38
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    188.84     248.30     261.29     439.40     283.15

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund less than $1,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share. Without theses reimbursements, the total return would have been -3.59%. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (3) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (4) 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, the Fund received monies related to certain nonrecurring litigation proceeds. If these monies were not received, the total return would have been 5.62%.

 

  (5) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $18,000, less than $1,000 and approximately $25,000, $55,000 and $32,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   43   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

 

 

HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $6.39                       $6.78                       $5.57                       $6.60                       $6.72          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.35       0.35 (1)       0.36       0.40       0.42  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.62     (0.38     1.21       (1.02     (0.12
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.27     (0.03     1.57       (0.62     0.30  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income(2)

    (0.37     (0.36     (0.36     (0.41     (0.42
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.37     (0.36     (0.36     (0.41     (0.42
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $5.75       $6.39       $6.78       $5.57       $6.60  
     

Total Return(3)

    (4.08 )%      (0.61 )%      28.40     (9.96 )%      4.64
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $2,846,355       $3,879,135       $3,330,270       $3,153,247       $3,795,975  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    0.68     0.78     0.78     0.78     0.78
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.72     0.83     0.83     0.82     0.81
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    6.15     5.17     5.62     6.10     6.34
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    6.11     5.12     5.57     6.06     6.31
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    20.68     30.32     54.82     47.65     52.19

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $8,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (3) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (4) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $186,000, $9,000, $70,000, $94,000 and $198,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   44   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $8.31                       $8.95                       $8.31                       $8.70                       $8.69          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.31       0.28       0.32       0.34       0.37  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.94     (0.64     0.64       (0.39     0.01  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.63     (0.36     0.96       (0.05     0.38  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.31     (0.28     (0.32     (0.34     (0.37
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.31     (0.28     (0.32     (0.34     (0.37
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $7.37       $8.31       $8.95       $8.31       $8.70  
     

Total Return(1)

    (7.48 )%      (4.27 )%      11.75     (0.68 )%      4.47
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $385,439       $773,185       $598,937       $509,834       $443,469  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.59     0.60     0.60     0.60     0.61
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.71     0.83     0.84     0.84     0.83
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    4.14     3.05     3.71     3.87     4.27
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    4.02     2.82     3.47     3.63     4.05
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    11.97     21.90     33.75     47.62     51.81

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $19,000, $1,000, $18,000, $24,000 and $16,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   45   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

 

 

INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $10.14                       $10.83                       $10.68                       $10.57                       $10.37          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.25       0.19       0.21       0.24       0.25  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.29     (0.65     0.22       0.15       0.20  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.04     (0.46     0.43       0.39       0.45  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.25     (0.19     (0.21     (0.24     (0.25
     

From net realized gains

          (0.04     (0.07     (0.04      
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.25     (0.23     (0.28     (0.28     (0.25
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.85       $10.14       $10.83       $10.68       $10.57  
     

Total Return(1)

    (0.29 )%      (4.35 )%      4.01     3.72     4.47
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $1,535,752       $2,685,118       $3,073,366       $3,017,951       $2,774,081  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

    0.45 %(2)       0.45     0.45 %(2)       0.45 %(2)       0.45 %(2)  
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.49     0.48     0.48     0.47     0.47
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    2.55 %(2)       1.73     1.90 %(2)       2.23 %(2)       2.46 %(2)  
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.51     1.70     1.87     2.21     2.44
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    16.89     79.63     82.72     127.62     115.01

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $46,000, $104,000, $267,000 and $380,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   46   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

LIMITED TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $9.93                       $10.43                       $10.35                       $10.37                       $10.20          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.16       0.09       0.12       0.18       0.16  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.01     (0.41     0.24       0.04       0.17  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    0.15       (0.32     0.36       0.22       0.33  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.16     (0.09     (0.12     (0.18     (0.16
     

From net realized gains

          (0.09     (0.16     (0.06      
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.16     (0.18     (0.28     (0.24     (0.16
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.92       $9.93       $10.43       $10.35       $10.37  
     

Total Return(1)

    1.59     (3.08 )%      3.47     2.07     3.29
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $556,226       $726,540       $917,624       $880,475       $962,980  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

    0.45 %(2)       0.45     0.45 %(2)       0.45 %(2)       0.45 %(2)  
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.50     0.50     0.50     0.49     0.48
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    1.66 %(2)       0.87     1.11 %(2)       1.71 %(2)       1.59 %(2)  
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.61     0.82     1.06     1.67     1.56
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    49.86     94.18     98.82     126.29     135.35

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $30,000, $46,000, $63,000 and $79,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   47   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    continued

 

 

LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $9.55                       $10.02                       $10.06                       $9.60                       $9.61          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.20       0.01       0.01       0.14       0.21  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.26     (0.46     (0.03     0.47       0.02  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.06     (0.45     (0.02     0.61       0.23  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.20     (0.02     (0.02     (0.15     (0.24
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.20     (0.02     (0.02     (0.15     (0.24
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.29       $9.55       $10.02       $10.06       $9.60  
     

Total Return(1)

    (0.58 )%      (4.43 )%      (0.26 )%      6.34     2.47
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $54,473       $47,975       $63,809       $58,501       $60,828  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

    0.42 %(2)      0.42     0.41 %(2)       0.42 %(2)      0.42 %(2) 
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.58     0.58     0.54     0.62     0.57
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    2.20 %(2)      0.17     0.02 %(2)       1.41 %(2)      2.30 %(2) 
     

Net investment income (loss), before reimbursements and credits

    2.04     0.01     (0.11 )%      1.21     2.15
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    335.99     411.02     445.85     838.97     739.25

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $4,000, $4,000, $8,000 and $8,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   48   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND

    SHARES  

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $7.68                       $8.91                       $7.62                       $9.05                       $9.68          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.40       0.43 (1)       0.44 (2)       0.52       0.51  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.83     (1.29     0.93 (3)       (1.70     (0.85
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.43     (0.86     1.37       (1.18     (0.34
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income(4)

    (0.15     (0.37     (0.08     (0.25     (0.29
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.15     (0.37     (0.08     (0.25     (0.29
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $7.10       $7.68       $8.91       $7.62       $9.05  
     

Total Return(5)

    (5.53 )%      (10.10 )%      17.93     (13.20 )%      (3.39 )% 
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $84,630       $94,854       $145,064       $132,714       $174,193  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(6)

    0.91     0.94     0.94     0.94     0.95
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    1.04     1.00     1.03     1.02     1.05
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(6)

    6.00     4.76     4.45     5.44     5.67
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    5.87     4.70     4.36     5.36     5.57
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    120.02     40.50     71.26     73.25     82.84

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $4,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $56,000. The reimbursement represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return.

 

  (3) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $58,000. The reimbursement represents less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return.

 

  (4) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (5) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (6) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $8,000, less than $1,000 and approximately $6,000, $9,000 and $11,000, which represent 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   49   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 

 
 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS     continued

 

 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $9.05                       $9.41                       $7.97                       $9.56                       $9.81          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.48       0.44 (1)       0.58       0.63       0.60  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.84     (0.33     1.46       (1.59     (0.25
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.36     0.11       2.04       (0.96     0.35  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income(2)

    (0.48     (0.47     (0.60     (0.63     (0.60
     

From net realized gains

                             
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.48     (0.47     (0.60     (0.63     (0.60
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $8.21       $9.05       $9.41       $7.97       $9.56  
     

Total Return(3)

    (3.80 )%      1.06     26.25     (10.79 )%      3.75
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $214,736       $180,833       $174,617       $214,288       $365,996  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    0.85     0.86     0.85     0.86     0.86
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.94     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.98
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    5.80     4.68     6.27     6.57     6.23
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    5.71     4.59     6.17     6.48     6.11
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    67.37     64.94     91.41     63.55     80.62

 

  (1) 

The Northern Trust Company reimbursed the Fund approximately $1,000. The reimbursements represent less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on the Fund’s total return. See Note 6.

 

  (2) 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts related to foreign currency transactions, which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  (3) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (4) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $16,000, less than $1,000 and approximately $7,000, $18,000 and $31,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   50   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

SHORT BOND FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $18.30                       $19.06                       $18.59                       $18.67                       $18.60          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.33       0.20       0.32       0.45       0.49  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.31     (0.74     0.49       (0.07     0.07  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    0.02       (0.54     0.81       0.38       0.56  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.34     (0.22     (0.34     (0.46     (0.49
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.34     (0.22     (0.34     (0.46     (0.49
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $17.98       $18.30       $19.06       $18.59       $18.67  
     

Total Return(1)

    0.20     (2.88 )%      4.34     2.04     3.07
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $339,725       $425,415       $437,099       $371,803       $424,702  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.40     0.40     0.40     0.40     0.40
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.45     0.45     0.45     0.44     0.43
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    1.86     1.05     1.64     2.40     2.65
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.81     1.00     1.59     2.36     2.62
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    76.98     45.52     57.85     95.09     125.76

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $16,000, $10,000, $6,000, $10,000 and $11,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   51   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 

 
 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS     continued

 

 

TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $10.01                       $10.21                       $10.14                       $10.14                       $10.09          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.15       0.05       0.08       0.16       0.15  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

          (0.19     0.08       0.01       0.05  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    0.15       (0.14     0.16       0.17       0.20  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.15     (0.05     (0.08     (0.16     (0.15
     

From net realized gains

          (0.01     (0.01     (0.01      
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.15     (0.06     (0.09     (0.17     (0.15
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $10.01       $10.01       $10.21       $10.14       $10.14  
     

Total Return(1)

    1.58     (1.41 )%      1.59     1.61     2.06
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $2,379,867       $3,993,867       $4,861,104       $3,737,559       $4,008,207  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

    0.25 %(2)       0.25     0.25 %(2)       0.25 %(2)       0.25 %(2)  
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.28     0.27     0.27     0.27     0.26
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    1.48 %(2)       0.48     0.74 %(2)       1.52 %(2)       1.55 %(2)  
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.45     0.46     0.72     1.50     1.54
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    43.43     84.82     79.08     70.19     62.06

 

  (1)

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2)

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $66,000, $139,000, $175,000 and $81,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   52   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

TAX-EXEMPT FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $10.19                       $10.96                       $10.76                       $10.63                       $10.49          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.31       0.21       0.24       0.30       0.35  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.53     (0.72     0.24       0.16       0.14  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.22     (0.51     0.48       0.46       0.49  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.31     (0.21     (0.24     (0.30     (0.35
     

From net realized gains

          (0.05     (0.04     (0.03      
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.31     (0.26     (0.28     (0.33     (0.35
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $9.66       $10.19       $10.96       $10.76       $10.63  
     

Total Return(1)

    (2.10 )%      (4.76 )%      4.46     4.33     4.78
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $788,997       $1,661,137       $2,020,291       $1,639,701       $1,168,191  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

    0.45 %(2)       0.45     0.45 %(2)       0.45 %(2)       0.45 %(2)  
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.50     0.49     0.49     0.49     0.47
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    3.15 %(2)       1.93     2.13 %(2)       2.73 %(2)       3.35 %(2)  
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    3.10     1.89     2.09     2.69     3.33
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    19.52     86.00     91.58     122.55     116.37

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $26,000, $118,000, $183,000 and $84,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and 0.02 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   53   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 

 
 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS     continued

 

 

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $10.08                       $10.31                       $10.10                       $10.19                       $10.15          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.21       0.06       0.11       0.24       0.23  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.04     (0.21     0.23       (0.09     0.04  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    0.17       (0.15     0.34       0.15       0.27  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.22     (0.06     (0.11     (0.24     (0.23
     

From net realized gains

          (0.02     (0.02           (1)  
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.22     (0.08     (0.13     (0.24     (0.23
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $10.03       $10.08       $10.31       $10.10       $10.19  
     

Total Return(2)

    1.77     (1.44 )%      3.29     1.45     2.75
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $2,372,561       $3,179,581       $3,690,747       $2,189,187       $2,424,799  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(3)

    0.25     0.25     0.25     0.25     0.25
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.28     0.28     0.28     0.28     0.27
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(3)

    2.14     0.55     0.94     2.33     2.30
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.11     0.52     0.91     2.30     2.28
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    25.09     76.61     73.99     75.95     59.63

 

  (1) 

Per share amounts were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (2) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (3) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $118,000, $7,000, $142,000, $43,000 and $44,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   54   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND

   

SIEBERT
WILLIAMS
SHANK
 
 
 

Selected per share data

  PERIOD
ENDED
MARCH 31,
2023
(1)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

            $9.98          
 

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

 
 

Net investment income

    0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gains

    0.06  
 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.21  
 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

 
 

From net investment income

    (0.16
 

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.16
 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $10.03  
 

Total Return(2)

    2.15
 

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

 
 

Net assets, in thousands, end of period

    $30,610  
 

Ratio to average net assets of:(3)

 
 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    0.25
 

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.28
 

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(4)

    2.94 %(5)  
 

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    2.91 %(5)  
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    25.09

 

  (1) 

For the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of class operations) through March 31, 2023.

 

  (2) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the period. The total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (3) 

Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  (4) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of less than $1,000, which represents less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the period from September 13, 2022 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2023. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

  (5) 

As the Fund commenced operations of Siebert Williams Shank shares on September 13, 2022, annualized net investment income may not be reflective of actual amounts the Fund might obtain in a full year of operation.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   55   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 

 
 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS     continued

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $9.23                       $9.71                       $10.17                       $9.50                       $9.43          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.19       0.04       0.01       0.14       0.21  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (0.35     (0.47     (0.16     0.68       0.09  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.16     (0.43     (0.15     0.82       0.30  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.20     (0.04     (0.03     (0.15     (0.23
     

From net realized gains

          (0.01     (0.28            
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.20     (0.05     (0.31     (0.15     (0.23
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $8.87       $9.23       $9.71       $10.17       $9.50  
     

Total Return(1)

    (1.72 )%      (4.48 )%      (1.58 )%      8.66     3.29
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $48,751       $44,292       $53,343       $39,379       $36,008  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits

    0.42 %(2)      0.43     0.42 %(2)       0.43 %(2)      0.47 %(2)  
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.60     0.61     0.57     0.73     0.93
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits

    2.25 %(2)      0.36     0.11 %(2)       1.43 %(2)      2.33 %(2)  
     

Net investment income (loss), before reimbursements and credits

    2.07     0.18     (0.04 )%      1.13     1.87
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    344.21     492.24     517.52     854.95     1,074.68

 

  (1) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2) 

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $5,000, $2,000, $4,000 and $4,000, which represent less than 0.01, less than 0.01, less than 0.01 and 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   56   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $1.00                       $1.00                       $1.00                       $1.00                       $1.00          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.02       (1)       (1)       0.02       0.02  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)

                             
     

Total from Investment Operations

    0.02                   0.02       0.02  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.02     (3)       (3)       (0.02     (0.02
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.02                 (0.02     (0.02
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00  
     

Total Return(4)

    2.26 %(5)       0.01 %(6)(7)       0.03 %(8)       1.70     1.79
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $18,584,575       $20,213,443       $17,518,409       $16,586,659       $19,213,579  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(9)

    0.34     0.09     0.22     0.35     0.35
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.36     0.36     0.36     0.36     0.36
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(9)

    2.21     0.01     0.03     1.70     1.80
     

Net investment income (loss), before reimbursements and credits

    2.19     (0.26 )%      (0.11 )%      1.69     1.79

 

  (1) 

Per share amounts from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (2) 

Per share amounts from net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (3) 

Per share amounts from distributions paid from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (4) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (5) 

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. voluntarily reimbursed expenses of the Fund in the amount of approximately $1,833,000. Total return excluding the voluntary reimbursement would have been 2.25%. See Note 5.

 

  (6) 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Fund received monies related to certain nonrecurring litigation proceeds. If these monies were not received, the total return would have been 0.00% and the net investment income ratio and gross investment income ratio would have been 0.00% and -0.27%, respectively.

 

  (7) 

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. voluntarily reimbursed expenses of the Fund in the amount of approximately $47,814,000. Total return excluding the voluntary reimbursement would have been -0.25%

 

  (8) 

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. voluntarily reimbursed expenses of the Fund in the amount of approximately $22,397,000. Total return excluding the voluntary reimbursement would have been -0.10%.

 

  (9)

The impact on Net Assets due to any custody credits is less than 0.005%.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   57   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 

 
 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS     continued

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $1.00                       $1.00                       $1.00                       $1.00                       $1.00          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.02       (1)       (1)       0.02       0.02  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)

                             
     

Total from Investment Operations

    0.02                   0.02       0.02  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.02     (3)       (3)       (0.02     (0.02
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.02                 (0.02     (0.02
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00  
     

Total Return(4)

    2.29 %(5)       0.25 %(6)(7)       0.03 %(8)       1.69     1.79
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $3,509,978       $3,727,339       $3,911,252       $3,602,443       $3,791,180  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(9)

    0.34     0.09     0.23     0.35     0.35
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.36     0.36     0.36     0.37     0.37
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(9)

    2.24     0.23     0.02     1.69     1.78
     

Net investment income (loss), before reimbursements and credits

    2.22     (0.04 )%      (0.11 )%      1.67     1.76

 

  (1) 

Per share amounts from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (2) 

Per share amounts from net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (3) 

Per share amounts from distributions paid from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

 

  (4) 

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (5) 

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. voluntarily reimbursed expenses of the Fund in the amount of approximately $338,000. Total return excluding the voluntary reimbursement would have been 2.28%. See Note 5.

 

  (6) 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Fund received monies related to certain nonrecurring litigation proceeds. If these monies were not received, the total return would have been 0.00% and the net investment income ratio and gross investment income ratio would have been 0.00% and -0.27%, respectively.

 

  (7) 

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. voluntarily reimbursed expenses of the Fund in the amount of approximately $9,653,000. Total return excluding the voluntary reimbursement would have been -0.01%.

 

  (8) 

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. voluntarily reimbursed expenses of the Fund in the amount of approximately $4,729,000. Total return excluding the voluntary reimbursement would have been -0.10%.

 

  (9) 

The impact on Net Assets due to any custody credits is less than 0.005%.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

    

 

 

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   58   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,    

 

    

U.S. TREASURY INDEX FUND

      SHARES      

Selected per share data

  2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

            $21.02                       $22.31                       $23.79                       $21.43                       $21.03          
     

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             
     

Net investment income

    0.36       0.31       0.33       0.45       0.43  
     

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    (1.35     (1.10     (1.48     2.36       0.40  
     

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.99     (0.79     (1.15     2.81       0.83  
     

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

             
     

From net investment income

    (0.36     (0.31     (0.33     (0.45     (0.43
     

From net realized gains

          (0.19                  
     

Total Distributions Paid

    (0.36     (0.50     (0.33     (0.45     (0.43
     

Net Asset Value, End of Year

    $19.67       $21.02       $22.31       $23.79       $21.43  
     

Total Return(1)

    (4.65 )%      (3.65 )%      (4.89 )%      13.29     4.03
     

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

             
     

Net assets, in thousands, end of year

    $81,145       $87,117       $100,374       $103,045       $84,809  
     

Ratio to average net assets of:

             
     

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    0.16     0.16     0.16     0.16     0.18
     

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits

    0.27     0.27     0.26     0.28     0.32
     

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(2)

    1.86     1.38     1.40     2.04     2.08
     

Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits

    1.75     1.27     1.30     1.92     1.94
     

Portfolio Turnover Rate

    28.48     32.19     59.23     50.28     37.64

 

  (1)

Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year.

 

  (2)

The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of management fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $1,000, less than $1,000 and approximately $1,000, $1,000 and $1,000, which represent less than 0.01 percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Subject to the contractual expense limitation and absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses would have been increased by a corresponding amount.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   59   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

ARIZONA TAX-EXEMPT FUND     

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 96.5%

       

Arizona – 96.5%

       

Arizona Board of Regents Revenue Bonds, Series A, Green Bonds,

       

5.00%, 7/1/43

     $850        $950     

Arizona Board of Regents State University System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

       

5.00%, 7/1/34

     750       767     

5.00%, 7/1/35

     750       767     

Arizona Board of Regents State University System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Green Bonds,

       

5.00%, 7/1/35

     1,000       1,044     

5.00%, 7/1/41

     1,000       1,036     

Arizona Board of Regents State University System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

       

5.00%, 7/1/36

     495       533     

Arizona Board of Regents University System Revenue Refunding Bonds,

       

5.00%, 6/1/33

     1,710       1,825     

Arizona Board of Regents University System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Stimulus Plan For Economic,

       

3.13%, 8/1/39

     430       377     

Arizona IDA Hospital Revenue Bonds, Phoenix Children’s Hospital,

       

4.00%, 2/1/50

     1,000       941     

Arizona IDA Hospital Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Phoenix Childrens Hospital, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. LOC,

       

3.05%, 4/3/23(1) (2) (3)

     400       400     

Arizona State IDA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series A,

       

3.00%, 9/1/50

     1,030       737     

Arizona State IDA National Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Revenue Bonds, Equitable School Revenue, Social Bonds,

       

4.00%, 11/1/33

     1,175       1,199     

Bullhead City Excise TRB,

       

4.00%, 7/1/52

     1,000       952     

Bullhead City Excise TRB, Second Series,

       

2.70%, 7/1/51

     2,500       1,758     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.5%     continued

 

  

Arizona – 96.5%     continued

       

Chandler IDA IDR Bonds, Series 1 (AMT), Intel Corp. Project,

       

5.00%, 9/1/27(1) (3) (4)

   $ 425      $ 445     

Gilbert Water Resource Municipal Property Corp. Utility System Revenue Bonds,

       

5.00%, 7/1/28

     500       539     

5.00%, 7/1/29

     750       808     

5.00%, 7/1/30

     500       537     

5.00%, 7/1/31

     600       643     

Gilbert Water Resource Municipal Property Corp. Utility System Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Green Bonds,

       

5.00%, 7/15/36

     200       235     

Glendale IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Midwestern University,

       

5.00%, 5/15/32

     500       572     

Goodyear McDowell Road Commercial Corridor Improvement District Special Assessment Refunding Bonds (BAM Insured),

       

3.35%, 1/1/28

     810       844     

Maricopa County Arizona Unified School District No. 69 Paradise Valley G.O. Unlimited Bonds, School Improvement Project,

       

4.00%, 7/1/39

     275       281     

Maricopa County Buckeye Elementary School District No. 33 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series 2020, School Improvement Bonds Projects of 2015 & 2019 (AGM Insured),

       

4.00%, 7/1/33

     300       322     

4.00%, 7/1/36

     305       319     

Maricopa County Elementary School District No. 1 Phoenix G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, School Improvement Project of 2006 (BAM Insured),

       

5.00%, 7/1/34

     1,100       1,196     

Maricopa County Elementary School District No. 28 Kyrene Elementary G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, School Improvement Project of 2017,

       

5.00%, 7/1/31

     275       310     

5.00%, 7/1/32

     250       282     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   60   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.5%     continued

 

  

Arizona – 96.5%     continued

       

Maricopa County Elementary School District No. 28 Kyrene Elementary G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, School Improvement Project of 2010,

       

5.50%, 7/1/29(5)

     $485        $488     

5.50%, 7/1/30(5)

     375       378     

Maricopa County Elementary School District No. 33 Buckeye G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, School Improvement Project of 2015 (BAM Insured),

       

5.00%, 7/1/38

     1,000       1,075     

Maricopa County Elementary School District No. 8 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Osborn School Improvement Project of 2017 (AGM Insured),

       

5.00%, 7/1/35

     625       693     

5.00%, 7/1/36

     1,175       1,295     

Maricopa County Elementary School District No. 92 Pendergast Elementary G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

       

5.00%, 7/1/24

     250       257     

5.00%, 7/1/25

     450       473     

5.00%, 7/1/26

     390       421     

Maricopa County IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Project,

       

4.00%, 7/1/51

     250       185     

Maricopa County IDA Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Creighton University Project,

       

5.00%, 7/1/39

     1,285       1,391     

5.00%, 7/1/47

     1,000       1,060     

Maricopa County IDA Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Honorhealth,

       

5.00%, 9/1/42

     4,000       4,126     

Maricopa County IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Banner Health Obligation Group,

       

5.00%, 1/1/38

     1,250       1,318     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.5%     continued

 

  

Arizona – 96.5%     continued

       

Maricopa County School District No. 31 Balsz G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, School Improvement Project of 2018 (AGM Insured),

       

4.00%, 7/1/37

     $500        $516     

Maricopa County Special Health Care District G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

       

5.00%, 7/1/35

     1,000       1,099     

4.00%, 7/1/38

     2,500       2,523     

Maricopa County Unified School District No. 41 Gilbert G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, School Improvement Project of 2015,

       

5.00%, 7/1/28

     525       581     

5.00%, 7/1/31

     500       550     

Maricopa County Unified School District No. 69 Paradise Valley G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D, School Improvement Project of 2015,

       

5.00%, 7/1/27

     1,000       1,110     

Maricopa County Unified School District No. 95 Queen Creek G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds,

       

5.00%, 7/1/26

     400       422     

Maricopa County Unified School District No. 95 Queen Creek G.O. Unlimited Bonds, School Improvement,

       

5.00%, 7/1/37

     650       689     

Mesa Utility System Revenue Bonds,

       

3.00%, 7/1/44

     500       405     

Mesa Utility Systems Revenue Bonds, Series A (BAM Insured),

       

5.00%, 7/1/46

     1,000       1,103     

Peoria G.O. Unlimited Bonds, 4.00%, 7/15/23

     640       643     

Phoenix Civic Airport Improvement Corp. Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds,

       

4.00%, 7/1/44

     1,000       991     

5.00%, 7/1/44

     1,545       1,644     

Phoenix Civic Airport Improvement Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

       

5.00%, 7/1/34

     3,000       3,253     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

ARIZONA TAX-EXEMPT FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.5%     continued

 

  

Arizona – 96.5%     continued

       

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Excise Tax Subordinate Revenue Bonds,

       

5.00%, 7/1/45

     $1,000        $1,117     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Excise Tax Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

       

4.00%, 7/1/45

     1,000       999     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Excise Tax Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

       

5.00%, 7/1/24

     500       515     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds,

       

3.00%, 7/1/49

     1,150       885     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series B (AMT),

       

3.25%, 7/1/49

     1,330       1,037     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Water System Junior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series A,

       

5.00%, 7/1/44

     2,850       3,138     

5.00%, 7/1/45

     1,000       1,110     

Phoenix IDA Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mayo Clinic,

       

4.00%, 11/15/57

     1,000       972     

Pima County IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Tucson Medical Center,

       

3.00%, 4/1/51

     1,000       717     

Pima County Sewer System Revenue Bonds,

       

5.00%, 7/1/25

     1,000       1,006     

Pima County Unified School District No. 10 Amphitheater G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D, School Improvement Project of 2007,

       

5.00%, 7/1/24

     1,005       1,011     

Pima County Unified School District No. 20 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Vail School Improvement (BAM Insured),

       

5.00%, 7/1/26

     1,000       1,076     

Pima County Unified School District No. 6 Marana G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (AGM Insured),

       

7/1/24(6)

     500       514     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.5%     continued

 

  

Arizona – 96.5%     continued

       

Prescott Valley Pledged Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

       

5.00%, 1/1/25

     $625        $649     

Queen Creek Excise Tax & State Shared Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 8/1/45

     1,250       1,246     

Queen Creek Excise Tax & State Shared Revenue Bonds, Series B,

       

5.00%, 8/1/47

     2,540       2,551     

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds,

       

5.00%, 1/1/31

     1,000       1,118     

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

       

5.00%, 12/1/36

     1,105       1,152     

Scottsdale G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, Projects of 2015,

       

5.00%, 7/1/24

     100       103     

Scottsdale Municipal Property Corp. Excise Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds,

       

5.00%, 7/1/30

     1,675       1,913     

Sedona Excise TRB (BAM Insured),

       

4.00%, 7/1/38

     350       360     

Vistancia Community Facilities District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (BAM Insured),

       

4.00%, 7/15/26

     450       471     

Yavapai County IDA Hospital Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Yavapai Regional Medical,

       

3.13%, 8/1/43

     2,450       1,979     
       
       74,947     
       

Total Municipal Bonds

                         

(Cost $80,817)

       74,947     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NUMBER

OF SHARES

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 3.2%

 

    

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),

       

4.61%(7) (8)

     2,526,624        $2,527     
       

Total Investment Companies

                         

(Cost $2,527)

       2,527     
       
       

Total Investments – 99.7%

                         

(Cost $83,344)

       77,474     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.3%

       204     
       

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

       $77,678     

 

(1) 

Maturity date represents the puttable date.

(2) 

Rate is determined by a remarketing agent which, in its judgment, on the basis of prevailing financial markets, will be the lowest interest rate necessary to enable the remarketing agent to sell the bonds at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount.

(3) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(4) 

These securities are remarketed by an agent, and the interest rate is determined by general market conditions and supply and demand.

(5) 

Security has converted to a fixed rate as of July 1, 2015, and is a fixed rate going forward.

(6) 

When-Issued Security. Coupon rate is not in effect at March 31, 2023.

(7) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(8) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMT - Alternative Minimum Tax

BAM - Build America Mutual

G.O. - General Obligation

IDA - Industrial Development Authority

IDR - Industrial Development Revenue

LOC - Letter of Credit

TRB - Tax Revenue Bonds

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

SECURITY TYPE (1)

     % OF NET ASSETS    

Municipal Bonds

     96.5%  

Investment Companies

     3.2%  

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

INVESTMENTS

    

LEVEL 1

(000S)

 

 

   

LEVEL 2

(000S)

 

 

   

LEVEL 3

(000S)

 

 

   

TOTAL

(000S)

 

 

 

Municipal Bonds

     $    —       $74,947       $—       $74,947    

Investment Companies

     2,527                   2,527    
           

Total Investments

     $2,527       $74,947       $—       $77,474          
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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BOND INDEX FUND     

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 0.4%

 

  

Auto Floor Plan – 0.0%

       

Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2018-4, Class A

       

4.06%, 11/15/30

     $100        $97     

Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2019-4, Class A

       

2.44%, 9/15/26

     400       384     
       
               481           

Automobile – 0.2%

       

Ally Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A3

       

3.31%, 11/15/26

     100       98     

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2020-3, Class C

       

1.06%, 8/18/26

     100       94     

BMW Vehicle Owner Trust, Series 2022-A, Class A3

       

3.21%, 8/25/26

     50       49     

Capital One Prime Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A3

       

0.77%, 9/15/26

     100       95     

Capital One Prime Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A3

       

3.66%, 5/17/27

     100       98     

Capital One Prime Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

       

4.87%, 2/15/28

     100       101     

CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2021-4, Class A3

       

0.56%, 9/15/26

     200       190     

CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A3

       

1.47%, 12/15/26

     100       95     

CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A3

       

3.49%, 2/16/27

     200       196     

CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

       

4.75%, 10/15/27

     100       100     

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-P1, Class A3

       

3.35%, 2/10/27

     175       169     

Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust, Series 2023-A, Class A3

       

4.94%, 3/15/26

     100       100     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.4%     continued

 

  

Automobile – 0.2%     continued

       

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2020-C, Class A4

       

0.51%, 8/15/26

     $100        $94     

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2020-C, Class B

       

0.79%, 8/15/26

     100       93     

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2022-C, Class B

       

5.03%, 2/15/28

     25       25     

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2022-C, Class C

       

5.22%, 3/15/30

     25       25     

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2023-A, Class A3

       

4.65%, 2/15/28(1)

     100       100     

GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A3

       

3.42%, 6/20/25

     100       98     

GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A4

       

3.54%, 5/20/26

     100       98     

GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

       

5.16%, 4/20/26

     50       50     

GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2021-4, Class A3

       

0.68%, 9/16/26

     200       190     

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust, Series 2023-A, Class A3

       

5.05%, 12/15/27

     50       50     

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A4

       

0.42%, 1/21/28

     100       94     

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2021-4, Class A3

       

0.88%, 1/21/26

     200       191     

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A4

       

3.76%, 12/18/28

     100       98     

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

       

5.04%, 4/21/27

     100       101     

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2021-B, Class A4

       

0.60%, 2/16/27

     100       92     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.4%     continued

 

  

Automobile – 0.2%     continued

       

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2021-C, Class A3

       

0.74%, 5/15/26

     $150        $143     

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-C, Class A3

       

5.39%, 6/15/27

     100       101     

Mercedes-Benz Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

       

4.51%, 11/15/27

     150       150     

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2022-B, Class A3

       

4.46%, 5/17/27

     100       99     

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-3, Class B

       

4.13%, 8/16/27

     50       49     

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-3, Class C

       

4.49%, 8/15/29

     50       49     

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class B

       

4.98%, 2/15/28

     150       149     

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class C

       

5.09%, 5/15/30

     100       99     

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2021-C, Class A4

       

0.72%, 1/15/27

     100       91     

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2021-D, Class A3

       

0.71%, 4/15/26

     100       95     

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2022-A, Class A3

       

1.23%, 6/15/26

     100       95     

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2022-C, Class A3

       

3.76%, 4/15/27

     100       98     

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2022-C, Class A4

       

3.77%, 2/15/28

     100       97     

Volkswagen Auto Loan Enhanced Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A3

       

1.02%, 6/22/26

     100       96     

World Omni Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-C, Class A3

       

3.66%, 10/15/27

     100       98     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.4%     continued

 

  

Automobile – 0.2%     continued

       

World Omni Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-C, Class A4

       

3.68%, 9/15/28

     $100        $97     

World Omni Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-A, Class A3

       

4.83%, 5/15/28

     50       50     
       
               4,440           

Credit Card – 0.2%

       

American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A

       

0.90%, 11/15/26

     225       212     

American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A

       

3.39%, 5/15/27

     200       195     

American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Series 2022-3, Class A

       

3.75%, 8/15/27

     200       196     

American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Series 2022-4, Class A

       

4.95%, 10/15/27

     200       202     

BA Credit Card Trust, Series 2022-A2, Class A2

       

5.00%, 4/15/28

     150       152     

Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A

       

0.63%, 7/15/27

     200       188     

Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A

       

3.07%, 2/15/28

     100       97     

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2019-A3, Class A3

       

2.06%, 8/15/28

     150       139     

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2021-A1, Class A1

       

0.55%, 7/15/26

     150       142     

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2021-A2, Class A2

       

1.39%, 7/15/30

     150       129     

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2022-A1, Class A1

       

2.80%, 3/15/27

     200       193     

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2022-A2, Class A

       

3.49%, 5/15/27

     300       293     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.4%     continued

 

  

Credit Card – 0.2%     continued

       

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2022-A3, Class A

       

4.95%, 10/15/27

     $150        $152     

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2007-A3, Class A3

       

6.15%, 6/15/39

     50       56     

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2018-A7, Class A7

       

3.96%, 10/13/30

     100       97     

Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Series 2021-A1, Class A1

       

0.58%, 9/15/26

     150       141     

Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Series 2021-A2, Class A2

       

1.03%, 9/15/28

     100       89     

Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Series 2022-A2, Class A

       

3.32%, 5/15/27

     150       146     

Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Series 2022-A3, Class A3

       

3.56%, 7/15/27

     200       195     

Synchrony Card Funding LLC, Series 2022-A1, Class A

       

3.37%, 4/15/28

     100       97     

Synchrony Card Funding LLC, Series 2022-A2, Class A

       

3.86%, 7/15/28

     100       98     
       
               3,209           

Other – 0.0%

       

AEP Texas Central Transition Funding III LLC, Series 2012-1, Class A3

       

2.85%, 3/1/26

     46       45     

CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2022-B, Class A3

       

3.89%, 8/16/27

     100       98     

John Deere Owner Trust, Series 2021-B, Class A4

       

0.74%, 5/15/28

     75       70     

John Deere Owner Trust, Series 2023-A, Class A3

       

5.01%, 11/15/27

     125       126     

PSNH Funding LLC 3, Series 2018-1, Class A3

       

3.81%, 2/1/35

     100       95     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.4%     continued

 

  

Other – 0.0%     continued

       

Verizon Master Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A

       

0.50%, 5/20/27

     $200        $190     

Verizon Master Trust, Series 2021-2, Class A

       

0.99%, 4/20/28

     150       141     

Verizon Master Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A

       

1.53%, 7/20/28

     100       94     
       
               859           

Total Asset-Backed Securities

                         

(Cost $9,304)

       8,989     
                           

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES – 1.1%

 

  

Non Agency – 1.1%

       

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-UB10, Class A4

       

3.17%, 7/15/49

     300       280     

BANK, Series 2017-BNK7, Class A5

       

3.44%, 9/15/60

     250       232     

BANK, Series 2017-BNK9, Class A4

       

3.54%, 11/15/54

     250       232     

BANK, Series 2018-BN10, Class A5

       

3.69%, 2/15/61

     100       93     

BANK, Series 2018-BN11, Class A3

       

4.05%, 3/15/61

     200       190     

BANK, Series 2018-BN12, Class A4

       

4.26%, 5/15/61

     300       287     

BANK, Series 2018-BN13, Class A5

       

4.22%, 8/15/61

     100       95     

BANK, Series 2018-BN14, Class A4

       

4.23%, 9/15/60

     200       190     

BANK, Series 2018-BN15, Class A4

       

4.41%, 11/15/61

     300       289     

BANK, Series 2019-BN18, Class A3

       

3.33%, 5/15/62

     200       179     

BANK, Series 2019-BN19, Class A3

       

3.18%, 8/15/61

     300       266     

BANK, Series 2020-BN26, Class A4

       

2.40%, 3/15/63

     400       336     

BANK, Series 2020-BN28, Class A4

       

1.84%, 3/15/63

     500       399     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.1%     continued

 

Non Agency – 1.1%     continued

    

BANK, Series 2021-BN31, Class A4

    

2.04%, 2/15/54

     $200        $160  

Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-C3, Class A4

    

3.58%, 5/15/52

     200       183  

BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C2, Class A5

    

4.31%, 12/15/51

     150       143  

BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-C6, Class A4

    

2.64%, 2/15/53

     200       171  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-B2, Class A5

    

3.88%, 2/15/51

     150       141  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-B3, Class A5

    

4.03%, 4/10/51

     100       94  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-B5, Class A4

    

4.21%, 7/15/51

     200       189  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-B8, Class A5

    

4.23%, 1/15/52

     100       95  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-B12, Class A5

    

3.12%, 8/15/52

     125       110  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-B16, Class A5

    

2.73%, 2/15/53

     200       171  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-B18, Class A5

    

1.93%, 7/15/53

     500       400  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-B19, Class A5

    

1.85%, 9/15/53

     500       398  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-IG1, Class A3

    

2.69%, 9/15/43

     100       84  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-B23, Class A5

    

2.07%, 2/15/54

     200       159  

CD Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CD4, Class A4

    

3.51%, 5/10/50

     250       233  
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.1%     continued

 

  

Non Agency – 1.1%     continued

       

CD Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CD5, Class A4

       

3.43%, 8/15/50

     $250        $231     

CD Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CD6, Class A5

       

3.46%, 11/13/50

     200       184     

CD Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-CD7, Class A4

       

4.28%, 8/15/51

     200       190     

CD Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-CD8, Class A4

       

2.91%, 8/15/57

     150       131     

CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C3, Class A3

       

3.87%, 1/10/48

     300       287     

CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C4, Class A4

       

3.28%, 5/10/58

     250       235     

CGMS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-B1, Class A4

       

3.46%, 8/15/50

     250       231     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-GC15, Class AS

       

4.65%, 9/10/46

     100       97     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-GC27,Class A5

       

3.14%, 2/10/48

     200       192     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-P1, Class A5

       

3.72%, 9/15/48

     200       192     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C1, Class A4

       

3.21%, 5/10/49

     250       234     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C3, Class A4

       

3.15%, 11/15/49

     150       139     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-GC36, Class A5

       

3.62%, 2/10/49

     300       285     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-GC37, Class A4

       

3.31%, 4/10/49

     250       236     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-P3, Class A4

       

3.33%, 4/15/49

     250       235     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.1%     continued

 

  

Non Agency – 1.1%     continued

 

  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-P8, Class A4

       

3.47%, 9/15/50

     $250        $232     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-B2, Class A4

       

4.01%, 3/10/51

     100       94     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C5, Class A4

       

4.23%, 6/10/51

     200       191     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C6, Class A4

       

4.41%, 11/10/51

     200       192     

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-UBS6, Class A5

       

3.64%, 12/10/47

     250       241     

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-CR24, Class A5

       

3.70%, 8/10/48

     500       479     

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-DC1, Class A5

       

3.35%, 2/10/48

     200       191     

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-LC19, Class A4

       

3.18%, 2/10/48

     500       478     

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-PC1, Class A5

       

3.90%, 7/10/50

     200       193     

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-COR3, Class A3

       

4.23%, 5/10/51

     200       190     

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C1, Class A4

       

3.51%, 4/15/50

     225       215     

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C3, Class A4

       

3.72%, 8/15/48

     500       480     

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C6, Class A5

       

3.09%, 1/15/49

     100       93     

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C7, Class A5

       

3.50%, 11/15/49

     200       188     

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C14, Class A4

       

4.42%, 11/15/51

     300       287     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.1%     continued

 

  

Non Agency – 1.1%     continued

 

  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-CX11, Class A5

       

4.03%, 4/15/51

     $100        $94     

DBJPM Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C6, Class A5

       

3.33%, 6/10/50

     250       231     

DBJPM Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-C9, Class A5

       

1.93%, 8/15/53

     100       80     

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-GC26, Class A5

       

3.63%, 11/10/47

     250       241     

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-GS3, Class A4

       

2.85%, 10/10/49

     200       184     

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2017-GS7, Class A4

       

3.43%, 8/10/50

     250       231     

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2017-GS8, Class A4

       

3.47%, 11/10/50

     200       185     

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2018-GS9, Class A4

       

3.99%, 3/10/51

     150       141     

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2019-GC40, Class A4

       

3.16%, 7/10/52

     150       134     

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2020-GC45, Class A5

       

2.91%, 2/13/53

     300       259     

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-C4, Class A3

       

3.14%, 12/15/49

     150       139     

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP3, Class A5

       

2.87%, 8/15/49

     200       184     

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP3, Class AS

       

3.14%, 8/15/49

     100       89     

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2017-C5, Class A5

       

3.69%, 3/15/50

     300       282     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.1%     continued

 

  

Non Agency – 1.1%     continued

 

  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2017-JP7, Class A5

       

3.45%, 9/15/50

     $100        $92     

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2019-COR5, Class A4

       

3.39%, 6/13/52

     200       180     

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-C30, Class A5

       

3.82%, 7/15/48

     200       191     

JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-C2, Class A4

       

3.14%, 6/15/49

     100       94     

JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2017-C7, Class A5

       

3.41%, 10/15/50

     200       185     

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2015-C26, Class A5

       

3.53%, 10/15/48

     100       95     

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2016-C29, Class A4

       

3.33%, 5/15/49

     250       235     

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2016-C30, Class A5

       

2.86%, 9/15/49

     100       92     

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2018-H3, Class A5

       

4.18%, 7/15/51

     150       142     

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2018-H4, Class A4

       

4.31%, 12/15/51

     100       95     

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2018-L1, Class A4

       

4.41%, 10/15/51

     200       191     

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2019-H7, Class A4

       

3.26%, 7/15/52

     250       223     

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2020-HR8, Class A4

       

2.04%, 7/15/53

     500       403     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.1%     continued

 

  

Non Agency – 1.1%     continued

 

  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2020-L4, Class A3

       

2.70%, 2/15/53

     $200        $170     

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2017-HR2, Class A4

       

3.59%, 12/15/50

     200       185     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C1,Class A4

       

3.46%, 6/15/50

     250       232     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C2, Class A4

       

3.49%, 8/15/50

     250       231     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C3, Class A4

       

3.43%, 8/15/50

     175       161     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C6, Class A5

       

3.58%, 12/15/50

     100       93     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C7, Class A4

       

3.68%, 12/15/50

     150       139     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C10, Class A4

       

4.31%, 5/15/51

     200       191     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C11, Class A5

       

4.24%, 6/15/51

     150       142     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C13, Class A4

       

4.33%, 10/15/51

     200       190     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C14, Class A4

       

4.45%, 12/15/51

     100       96     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C8, Class A4

       

3.98%, 2/15/51

     150       140     

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C9, Class A4

       

4.12%, 3/15/51

     100       95     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C26, Class A4

       

3.17%, 2/15/48

     100       95     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C30, Class A4

       

3.66%, 9/15/58

     250       242     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.1%    
continued

 

Non Agency – 1.1%    continued

 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-LC20, Class A5

       

3.18%, 4/15/50

     $200        $191     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-NXS2, Class A5

       

3.77%, 7/15/58

     300       288     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-NXS4, Class A4

       

3.72%, 12/15/48

     350       335     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C32, Class A4

       

3.56%, 1/15/59

     200       189     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C33, Class A4

       

3.43%, 3/15/59

     250       236     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C35, Class A4

       

2.93%, 7/15/48

     100       92     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C36, Class A4

       

3.07%, 11/15/59

     250       229     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-LC24, Class A4

       

2.94%, 10/15/49

     200       184     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-NXS6, Class A4

       

2.92%, 11/15/49

     150       138     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C39, Class A5

       

3.42%, 9/15/50

     250       231     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C40, Class A4

       

3.58%, 10/15/50

     100       93     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C42, Class A4

       

3.59%, 12/15/50

     100       92     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C43, Class A4

       

4.01%, 3/15/51

     150       142     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C48, Class A5

       

4.30%, 1/15/52

     100       95     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-C50, Class A5

       

3.73%, 5/15/52

     200       183     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.1%    
continued

 

Non Agency – 1.1%     continued

 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-C55, Class A5

       

2.73%, 2/15/53

     $100        $85     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-C56, Class A5

       

2.45%, 6/15/53

     500       417     

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-C25, Class A5

       

3.63%, 11/15/47

     250       241           
               23,197           

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

                         

(Cost $25,670)

       23,197     

    

       

CORPORATE BONDS – 20.5%

 

Advertising & Marketing – 0.0%

 

Interpublic Group of (The) Cos., Inc.,

       

4.75%, 3/30/30

     300       295     

Omnicom Group, Inc./Omnicom Capital, Inc.,

       

3.60%, 4/15/26

     525       509           
               804           

Aerospace & Defense – 0.5%

 

Boeing (The) Co.,

       

2.85%, 10/30/24

     110       106     

4.88%, 5/1/25

     240       240     

2.20%, 2/4/26

     329       305     

2.70%, 2/1/27

     219       202     

3.25%, 2/1/28

     66       61     

3.25%, 3/1/28

     55       51     

3.20%, 3/1/29

     159       145     

2.95%, 2/1/30

     250       221     

5.15%, 5/1/30

     43       43     

6.13%, 2/15/33

     135       144     

6.63%, 2/15/38

     100       109     

5.81%, 5/1/50

     1,060       1,067     

General Dynamics Corp.,

       

2.63%, 11/15/27

     104       96     

3.75%, 5/15/28

     246       240     

4.25%, 4/1/40

     100       94     

2.85%, 6/1/41

     160       125     

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.,

       

4.40%, 6/15/28

     449       440     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Aerospace & Defense – 0.5%     continued

 

    

Lockheed Martin Corp.,

       

3.55%, 1/15/26

     $298       $295     

5.25%, 1/15/33

     1,500        1,602     

3.60%, 3/1/35

     135       126     

4.07%, 12/15/42

     168       154     

3.80%, 3/1/45

     230       199     

4.09%, 9/15/52

     20       18     

Northrop Grumman Corp.,

       

3.25%, 1/15/28

     500       475     

5.05%, 11/15/40

     250       249     

4.75%, 6/1/43

     250       241     

3.85%, 4/15/45

     8       7     

4.03%, 10/15/47

     52       45     

Precision Castparts Corp.,

       

3.90%, 1/15/43

     100       88     

4.38%, 6/15/45

     350       323     

Raytheon Technologies Corp.,

       

4.13%, 11/16/28

     1,111       1,095     

1.90%, 9/1/31

     71       58     

2.38%, 3/15/32

     68       57     

4.70%, 12/15/41

     100       96     

4.50%, 6/1/42

     450       426     

4.80%, 12/15/43

     1,000       952     

3.75%, 11/1/46

     750       620     
       
               10,815           

Apparel & Textile Products – 0.1%

       

NIKE, Inc.,

       

2.85%, 3/27/30

     1,250       1,149     

3.25%, 3/27/40

     75       63     
       
               1,212           

Asset Management – 0.2%

       

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.,

       

3.70%, 10/15/24

     500       489     

3.00%, 4/2/25

     250       240     

2.88%, 9/15/26

     435       406     

Ares Capital Corp.,

       

3.88%, 1/15/26

     620       572     

BlackRock, Inc.,

       

1.90%, 1/28/31

     720       598     

Charles Schwab (The) Corp.,

       

3.63%, 4/1/25

     250       240     

3.45%, 2/13/26

     280       265     

3.20%, 3/2/27

     500       461     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Asset Management – 0.2%     continued

 

Franklin Resources, Inc.,

       

2.95%, 8/12/51

     $270       $175     

Owl Rock Capital Corp.,

       

3.75%, 7/22/25

     300       274     
       
               3,720           

Automotive – 0.3%

       

American Honda Finance Corp.,

       

2.40%, 6/27/24

     80       78     

Aptiv PLC/Aptiv Corp.,

       

4.15%, 5/1/52

     500        392     

BorgWarner, Inc.,

       

4.38%, 3/15/45

     170       137     

General Motors Co.,

       

6.80%, 10/1/27

     118       125     

5.00%, 10/1/28

     227       224     

5.60%, 10/15/32

     183       179     

6.25%, 10/2/43

     350       336     

6.75%, 4/1/46

     145       147     

5.40%, 4/1/48

     267       229     

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.,

       

2.70%, 8/20/27

     658       589     

2.40%, 4/10/28

     119       104     

2.40%, 10/15/28

     254       217     

5.65%, 1/17/29

     84       85     

4.30%, 4/6/29

     82       76     

3.60%, 6/21/30

     99       87     

2.35%, 1/8/31

     33       26     

3.10%, 1/12/32

     33       27     

Lear Corp.,

       

3.55%, 1/15/52

     200       131     

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.,

       

0.80%, 10/16/25

     750       684     

3.05%, 3/22/27

     1,500       1,423     

4.70%, 1/12/33

     700       712     
       
               6,008           

Banking – 2.8%

       

Bank of America Corp.,

       

4.00%, 1/22/25

     1,503       1,468     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.97%), 3.46%, 3/15/25 (2)

     28       27     

3.95%, 4/21/25

     1,375       1,330     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.87%), 2.46%, 10/22/25 (2)

     21       20     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT
(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Banking – 2.8%     continued

       

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.65%), 1.53%, 12/6/25 (2)

     $405       $379     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.81%), 3.37%, 1/23/26 (2)

     1,000        962     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.64%), 2.02%, 2/13/26 (2)

     760       712     

4.45%, 3/3/26

     500       488     

3.50%, 4/19/26

     76       73     

4.25%, 10/22/26

     47       46     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.01%), 1.20%, 10/24/26 (2)

     2,000       1,796     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.91%), 1.66%, 3/11/27 (2)

     72       65     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.96%), 1.73%, 7/22/27 (2)

     1,208       1,083     

4.18%, 11/25/27

     146       141     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.05%), 2.55%, 2/4/28 (2)

     18       16     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.51%), 3.71%, 4/24/28 (2)

     106       100     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.04%), 3.42%, 12/20/28 (2)

     983       913     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.07%), 3.97%, 3/5/29 (2)

     7       7     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.06%), 2.09%, 6/14/29 (2)

     129       111     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.21%), 3.97%, 2/7/30 (2)

     199       186     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.18%), 3.19%, 7/23/30 (2)

     132       117     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.99%), 2.50%, 2/13/31 (2)

     500       423     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.15%), 2.59%, 4/29/31 (2)

     52       44     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.53%), 1.90%, 7/23/31 (2)

     336       269     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.32%), 2.69%, 4/22/32 (2)

     380       317     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.33%), 2.97%, 2/4/33 (2)

     336       283     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.16%), 5.02%, 7/22/33 (2)

     1,828       1,808     

6.11%, 1/29/37

     150       158     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.93%), 2.68%, 6/19/41 (2)

     390       276     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.19%), 3.95%, 1/23/49 (2)

     790       640     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Banking – 2.8%     continued

       

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.52%), 4.33%, 3/15/50 (2)

     $755       $647     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.15%), 4.08%, 3/20/51 (2)

     810       664     

Bank of America N.A.,

       

6.00%, 10/15/36

     250       270     

Citigroup, Inc.,

       

3.75%, 6/16/24

     382       375     

3.88%, 3/26/25

     1,730        1,675     

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 1.16%), 3.35%, 4/24/25 (2)

     31       30     

4.40%, 6/10/25

     105       102     

5.50%, 9/13/25

     126       126     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.53%), 1.28%, 11/3/25 (2)

     49       46     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.69%), 2.01%, 1/25/26 (2)

     1,464       1,378     

4.60%, 3/9/26

     205       201     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.53%), 3.29%, 3/17/26 (2)

     17       16     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.84%), 3.11%, 4/8/26 (2)

     884       845     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.55%), 5.61%, 9/29/26 (2)

     722       727     

3.20%, 10/21/26

     719       678     

4.30%, 11/20/26

     505       488     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.77%), 1.46%, 6/9/27 (2)

     28       25     

4.45%, 9/29/27

     328       318     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.28%), 3.07%, 2/24/28 (2)

     88       82     

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 1.65%), 3.67%, 7/24/28 (2)

     28       27     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 3.91%), 4.41%, 3/31/31 (2)

     1,950       1,852     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.17%), 2.56%, 5/1/32 (2)

     1,000       830     

6.63%, 6/15/32

     100       107     

5.88%, 2/22/33

     350       358     

6.13%, 8/25/36

     125       129     

8.13%, 7/15/39

     332       428     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 4.55%), 5.32%, 3/26/41 (2)

     180       178     

5.88%, 1/30/42

     30       32     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.38%), 2.90%, 11/3/42 (2)

     168       120     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   72   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Banking – 2.8%     continued

       

Citizens Bank N.A.,

       

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.00%), 4.58%, 8/9/28 (2)

     $500       $454     

Discover Bank,

       

2.70%, 2/6/30

     250       203     

Fifth Third Bancorp,

       

8.25%, 3/1/38

     275        310     

HSBC Bank U.S.A. N.A.,

       

7.00%, 1/15/39

     350       383     

HSBC U.S.A., Inc.,

       

3.50%, 6/23/24

     1,000       974     

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.,

       

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.97%), 4.44%, 8/4/28 (2)

     500       459     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

       

3.88%, 9/10/24

     1,126       1,107     

3.90%, 7/15/25

     128       126     

7.75%, 7/15/25

     54       57     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.07%), 5.55%, 12/15/25 (2)

     330       332     

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 1.59%), 2.01%, 3/13/26 (2)

     40       38     

3.30%, 4/1/26

     111       107     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.85%), 2.08%, 4/22/26 (2)

     2,024       1,894     

3.20%, 6/15/26

     285       273     

2.95%, 10/1/26

     59       56     

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 0.70%), 1.04%, 2/4/27 (2)

     121       108     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.89%), 1.58%, 4/22/27 (2)

     297       267     

8.00%, 4/29/27

     658       745     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.77%), 1.47%, 9/22/27 (2)

     1,310       1,155     

4.25%, 10/1/27

     299       294     

3.63%, 12/1/27

     1,292       1,235     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.34%), 3.78%, 2/1/28 (2)

     500       478     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.17%), 2.95%, 2/24/28 (2)

     204       189     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.56%), 4.32%, 4/26/28 (2)

     176       172     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.99%), 4.85%, 7/25/28 (2)

     51       51     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Banking – 2.8%     continued

       

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.95%), 3.51%, 1/23/29 (2)

     $310       $290     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.12%), 4.01%, 4/23/29 (2)

     34       33     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.02%), 2.07%, 6/1/29 (2)

     719       624     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.33%), 4.45%, 12/5/29 (2)

     41       40     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.52%), 2.96%, 5/13/31 (2)

     545        471     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.58%), 5.72%, 9/14/33 (2)

     700       717     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.36%), 3.88%, 7/24/38 (2)

     359       316     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.46%), 3.11%, 4/22/41 (2)

     100       76     

5.60%, 7/15/41

     405       421     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.51%), 2.53%, 11/19/41 (2)

     785       542     

5.63%, 8/16/43

     150       155     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.58%), 4.26%, 2/22/48 (2)

     114       99     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.46%), 4.03%, 7/24/48 (2)

     85       71     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.38%), 3.96%, 11/15/48 (2)

     400       331     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.44%), 3.11%, 4/22/51 (2)

     1,500       1,062     

KeyBank N.A.,

       

4.15%, 8/8/25

     250       236     

5.00%, 1/26/33

     500       465     

PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc.,

       

3.15%, 5/19/27

     455       425     

2.55%, 1/22/30

     545       465     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.93%), 5.07%, 1/24/34 (2)

     500       493     

Regions Financial Corp.,

       

2.25%, 5/18/25

     500       460     

Synchrony Bank,

       

5.40%, 8/22/25

     293       275     

Truist Bank,

       

3.63%, 9/16/25

     128       122     

4.05%, 11/3/25

     600       578     

3.30%, 5/15/26

     122       112     

3.80%, 10/30/26

     543       503     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   73   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Banking – 2.8%     continued

       

Truist Financial Corp.,

       

2.85%, 10/26/24

     $131       $125     

3.70%, 6/5/25

     213       203     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.61%), 1.27%, 3/2/27 (2)

     85       75     

1.13%, 8/3/27

     221       187     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.44%), 4.87%, 1/26/29 (2)

     500       488     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.86%), 1.89%, 6/7/29 (2)

     57       48     

U.S. Bancorp,

       

3.60%, 9/11/24

     350       339     

2.38%, 7/22/26

     133       122     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.73%), 2.22%, 1/27/28 (2)

     322        289     

3.90%, 4/26/28

     402       384     

1.38%, 7/22/30

     143       112     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.60%), 4.84%, 2/1/34 (2)

     500       485     

U.S. Bank N.A.,

       

2.80%, 1/27/25

     250       239     

Wells Fargo & Co.,

       

3.00%, 2/19/25

     452       435     

3.00%, 4/22/26

     832       786     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.32%), 3.91%, 4/25/26 (2)

     736       714     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.00%), 2.19%, 4/30/26 (2)

     119       112     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.56%), 4.54%, 8/15/26 (2)

     2,000       1,963     

3.00%, 10/23/26

     542       507     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.17%), 3.20%, 6/17/27 (2)

     15       14     

4.30%, 7/22/27

     110       107     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.51%), 3.53%, 3/24/28 (2)

     275       259     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.31%), 3.58%, 5/22/28 (2)

     585       551     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.10%), 2.39%, 6/2/28 (2)

     833       750     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 4.50%), 5.01%, 4/4/51 (2)

     1,500       1,411     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.13%), 4.61%, 4/25/53 (2)

     1,000       887     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Banking – 2.8%     continued

       

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.,

       

5.85%, 2/1/37

     $500       $522     

6.60%, 1/15/38

     50        56     
       
               60,031           

Beverages – 0.3%

       

Brown-Forman Corp.,

       

4.50%, 7/15/45

     200       185     

Coca-Cola (The) Co.,

       

3.38%, 3/25/27

     133       131     

1.50%, 3/5/28

     81       72     

2.13%, 9/6/29

     243       218     

1.65%, 6/1/30

     179       151     

2.00%, 3/5/31

     1,204       1,031     

3.00%, 3/5/51

     1,000       779     

Constellation Brands, Inc.,

       

4.65%, 11/15/28

     44       44     

3.15%, 8/1/29

     334       305     

2.88%, 5/1/30

     256       225     

2.25%, 8/1/31

     284       233     

5.25%, 11/15/48

     167       161     

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.,

       

2.55%, 9/15/26

     185       172     

4.42%, 12/15/46

     450       393     

Molson Coors Beverage Co.,

       

3.00%, 7/15/26

     170       161     

5.00%, 5/1/42

     275       260     

4.20%, 7/15/46

     300       245     

PepsiCo, Inc.,

       

2.75%, 4/30/25

     380       368     

2.63%, 7/29/29

     120       110     

2.75%, 3/19/30

     483       442     

1.63%, 5/1/30

     77       65     

1.95%, 10/21/31

     500       422     
       
               6,173           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 1.2%

 

    

AbbVie, Inc.,

       

3.80%, 3/15/25

     1,413       1,390     

3.60%, 5/14/25

     155       152     

3.20%, 5/14/26

     56       54     

2.95%, 11/21/26

     663       631     

4.25%, 11/14/28

     271       269     

3.20%, 11/21/29

     467       433     

4.25%, 11/21/49

     800       706     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   74   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 1.2%     continued

 

Amgen, Inc.,

       

2.45%, 2/21/30

     $250       $218     

2.00%, 1/15/32

     1,000       814     

5.15%, 11/15/41

     126       122     

5.65%, 3/2/53

     1,200       1,249     

2.77%, 9/1/53

     1,876       1,199     

Baxalta, Inc.,

       

4.00%, 6/23/25

     225       220     

Biogen, Inc.,

       

4.05%, 9/15/25

     55       54     

2.25%, 5/1/30

     40       34     

3.15%, 5/1/50

     25       17     

3.25%, 2/15/51

     87        62     

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.,

       

3.20%, 6/15/26

     132       128     

3.90%, 2/20/28

     726       712     

3.40%, 7/26/29

     286       272     

4.35%, 11/15/47

     1,083       1,007     

4.25%, 10/26/49

     462       419     

3.70%, 3/15/52

     538       449     

Gilead Sciences, Inc.,

       

3.65%, 3/1/26

     2,000       1,958     

1.20%, 10/1/27

     250       218     

1.65%, 10/1/30

     100       82     

4.80%, 4/1/44

     185       179     

4.50%, 2/1/45

     150       140     

4.75%, 3/1/46

     168       162     

4.15%, 3/1/47

     60       53     

2.80%, 10/1/50

     42       29     

Johnson & Johnson,

       

0.55%, 9/1/25

     1,467       1,349     

2.45%, 3/1/26

     361       347     

0.95%, 9/1/27

     1,000       885     

2.90%, 1/15/28

     1,139       1,091     

4.38%, 12/5/33

     332       341     

3.55%, 3/1/36

     519       481     

5.95%, 8/15/37

     32       37     

3.70%, 3/1/46

     770       690     

Merck & Co., Inc.,

       

2.75%, 2/10/25

     186       182     

1.70%, 6/10/27

     263       239     

1.90%, 12/10/28

     279       247     

3.40%, 3/7/29

     389       374     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

    

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 1.2%     continued

 

  

2.15%, 12/10/31

     $688       $582     

3.60%, 9/15/42

     25       22     

3.70%, 2/10/45

     60       52     

2.45%, 6/24/50

     1,000       674     

Mylan, Inc.,

       

4.55%, 4/15/28

     171       164     

5.40%, 11/29/43

     585       488     

Pfizer, Inc.,

       

3.40%, 5/15/24

     126       124     

3.45%, 3/15/29

     24       23     

2.63%, 4/1/30

     1,000        903     

7.20%, 3/15/39

     311       392     

5.60%, 9/15/40

     194       210     

4.13%, 12/15/46

     519       477     

Pharmacia LLC,

       

6.60%, 12/1/28

     125       140     

Royalty Pharma PLC,

       

3.55%, 9/2/50

     500       345     

Sanofi,

       

3.63%, 6/19/28

     250       244     

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC,

       

3.20%, 9/23/26

     225       214     

Utah Acquisition Sub, Inc.,

       

3.95%, 6/15/26

     114       109     

Wyeth LLC,

       

5.95%, 4/1/37

     725       814     

Zoetis, Inc.,

       

3.95%, 9/12/47

     450       376     

4.45%, 8/20/48

     40       36     
       
               26,084           

Cable & Satellite – 0.5%

       

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital,

       

3.75%, 2/15/28

     1,451       1,347     

2.25%, 1/15/29

     484       404     

2.80%, 4/1/31

     1,500       1,207     

5.75%, 4/1/48

     520       449     

4.80%, 3/1/50

     980       747     

3.90%, 6/1/52

     1,000       661     

Comcast Corp.,

       

2.65%, 2/1/30

     2,003       1,784     

3.40%, 4/1/30

     1,370       1,281     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   75   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Cable & Satellite – 0.5%     continued

 

4.25%, 1/15/33

     $775       $755     

7.05%, 3/15/33

     140       166     

2.89%, 11/1/51

     1,544       1,054     

2.99%, 11/1/63

     500       324     

TCI Communications, Inc.,

       

7.88%, 2/15/26

     755       823     

Time Warner Cable LLC,

       

6.55%, 5/1/37

     68       67     

7.30%, 7/1/38

     705       732     

6.75%, 6/15/39

     130        128     
       
               11,929           

Chemicals – 0.3%

       

Dow Chemical (The) Co.,

       

7.38%, 11/1/29

     46       53     

4.25%, 10/1/34

     470       437     

9.40%, 5/15/39

     174       234     

5.25%, 11/15/41

     400       388     

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.,

       

5.32%, 11/15/38

     208       209     

5.42%, 11/15/48

     1,000       1,001     

Eastman Chemical Co.,

       

4.80%, 9/1/42

     200       178     

4.65%, 10/15/44

     100       87     

Ecolab, Inc.,

       

2.70%, 11/1/26

     70       66     

2.75%, 8/18/55

     500       320     

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.,

 

    

5.00%, 9/26/48

     67       57     

Lubrizol (The) Corp.,

       

6.50%, 10/1/34

     50       60     

LYB International Finance B.V.,

       

4.00%, 7/15/23

     105       104     

5.25%, 7/15/43

     565       518     

LYB International Finance III LLC,

       

4.20%, 5/1/50

     35       27     

Mosaic (The) Co.,

       

5.45%, 11/15/33

     250       251     

4.88%, 11/15/41

     100       90     

RPM International, Inc.,

       

3.75%, 3/15/27

     100       95     

Sherwin-Williams (The) Co.,

       

3.45%, 6/1/27

     205       196     

2.95%, 8/15/29

     167       150     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Chemicals – 0.3%     continued

       

2.30%, 5/15/30

     $153       $130     

2.20%, 3/15/32

     475       383     

4.55%, 8/1/45

     30       27     

Westlake Corp.,

       

3.60%, 8/15/26

     701       670     

3.38%, 6/15/30

     249        220     
       
               5,951           

Commercial Support Services – 0.0%

 

Republic Services, Inc.,

       

3.38%, 11/15/27

     296       283     

3.95%, 5/15/28

     432       420     

2.30%, 3/1/30

     118       102     
       
               805           

Construction Materials – 0.1%

       

Carlisle Cos., Inc.,

       

2.75%, 3/1/30

     500       426     

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.,

       

3.45%, 6/1/27

     500       474     

Owens Corning,

       

3.40%, 8/15/26

     400       382     

3.88%, 6/1/30

     500       463     
       
               1,745           

Consumer Services – 0.1%

       

California Institute of Technology,

       

4.70%, 11/1/11 (3)

     110       100     

Duke University,

       

2.68%, 10/1/44

     200       152     

Emory University,

       

2.97%, 9/1/50

     500       361     

Johns Hopkins University,

       

4.08%, 7/1/53

     100       90     

Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

 

    

5.60%, 7/1/11 (3)

     190       212     

4.68%, 7/1/14 (4)

     15       14     

3.89%, 7/1/16 (5)

     300       236     

Northwestern University,

       

4.64%, 12/1/44

     50       49     

President and Fellows of Harvard College,

       

2.52%, 10/15/50

     1,000       685     

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania (The),

       

4.67%, 9/1/12 (6)

     100       92     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   76   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Consumer Services – 0.1%     continued

 

University of Southern California,

       

2.81%, 10/1/50

     $500       $351     
       
               2,342           

Containers & Packaging – 0.1%

       

International Paper Co.,

       

6.00%, 11/15/41

     480       500     

Packaging Corp. of America,

       

3.65%, 9/15/24

     250       246     

WestRock MWV LLC,

       

7.95%, 2/15/31

     100        115     

WRKCo, Inc.,

       

4.90%, 3/15/29

     350       344     
       
               1,205           

Diversified Industrials – 0.2%

       

3M Co.,

       

2.00%, 2/14/25

     100       95     

2.25%, 9/19/26

     165       152     

3.05%, 4/15/30

     2,000       1,829     

Dover Corp.,

       

2.95%, 11/4/29

     10       9     

GE Capital Funding LLC,

       

4.55%, 5/15/32

     40       39     

Honeywell International, Inc.,

       

2.50%, 11/1/26

     461       438     

1.10%, 3/1/27

     182       163     

2.70%, 8/15/29

     137       126     

3.81%, 11/21/47

     125       109     

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.,

       

3.90%, 9/1/42

     700       630     

Parker-Hannifin Corp.,

       

3.30%, 11/21/24

     500       486     

3.25%, 6/14/29

     500       460     

4.20%, 11/21/34

     200       190     

4.45%, 11/21/44

     500       464     
       
               5,190           

E-Commerce Discretionary – 0.2%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.,

       

2.80%, 8/22/24

     320       313     

5.20%, 12/3/25

     103       105     

1.20%, 6/3/27

     544       483     

1.65%, 5/12/28

     533       473     

3.88%, 8/22/37

     150       139     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

E-Commerce Discretionary – 0.2%     continued

 

  

2.88%, 5/12/41

     $1,199       $944     

4.95%, 12/5/44

     156       161     

3.10%, 5/12/51

     1,000       757     

4.25%, 8/22/57

     500       455     

eBay, Inc.,

       

1.40%, 5/10/26

     24       22     

2.70%, 3/11/30

     373       327     

2.60%, 5/10/31

     167       142     

4.00%, 7/15/42

     235       193     
       
               4,514           

Electric & Gas Marketing & Trading – 0.1%

 

  

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.,

 

    

5.30%, 3/1/35

     150       152     

5.85%, 3/15/36

     100       105     

6.75%, 4/1/38

     100       116     

5.50%, 12/1/39

     85        86     

3.95%, 3/1/43

     120       101     

4.45%, 3/15/44

     100       90     

3.85%, 6/15/46

     100       80     

6.15%, 11/15/52

     500       564     

Evergy Metro, Inc.,

       

5.30%, 10/1/41

     50       49     

Southern Power Co.,

       

5.25%, 7/15/43

     60       56     
       
               1,399           

Electric Utilities – 1.9%

       

AEP Transmission Co. LLC,

       

4.00%, 12/1/46

     200       171     

3.65%, 4/1/50

     500       396     

Alabama Power Co.,

       

3.85%, 12/1/42

     60       50     

Ameren Illinois Co.,

       

3.25%, 3/1/25

     500       486     

3.85%, 9/1/32

     700       661     

Appalachian Power Co.,

       

7.00%, 4/1/38

     75       87     

Arizona Public Service Co.,

       

3.15%, 5/15/25

     500       480     

4.50%, 4/1/42

     230       199     

4.20%, 8/15/48

     250       202     

Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.,

       

2.40%, 8/15/26

     130       121     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   77   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Electric Utilities – 1.9%     continued

 

3.75%, 8/15/47

     $475       $378     

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co.,

       

5.15%, 11/15/43

     500       491     

CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC,

       

2.40%, 9/1/26

     50       46     

3.00%, 2/1/27

     150       143     

3.55%, 8/1/42

     40       33     

4.25%, 2/1/49

     500       445     

CMS Energy Corp.,

       

3.00%, 5/15/26

     40       38     

3.45%, 8/15/27

     500        476     

4.88%, 3/1/44

     500       460     

Commonwealth Edison Co.,

       

6.45%, 1/15/38

     200       230     

3.80%, 10/1/42

     90       76     

4.60%, 8/15/43

     100       94     

Connecticut Light and Power (The) Co.,

       

4.00%, 4/1/48

     250       215     

Constellation Energy Generation LLC,

       

5.75%, 10/1/41

     430       423     

Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.,

       

6.05%, 1/15/38

     265       290     

5.10%, 6/1/65

     50       50     

Dominion Energy, Inc.,

       

4.25%, 6/1/28

     1,000       973     

5.25%, 8/1/33

     250       252     

5.95%, 6/15/35

     750       792     

7.00%, 6/15/38

     20       23     

4.90%, 8/1/41

     35       32     

4.05%, 9/15/42

     100       81     

DTE Electric Co.,

       

4.05%, 5/15/48

     500       427     

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC,

       

6.45%, 10/15/32

     106       117     

6.10%, 6/1/37

     150       162     

4.25%, 12/15/41

     210       186     

3.75%, 6/1/45

     350       284     

Duke Energy Corp.,

       

3.75%, 4/15/24

     100       99     

2.65%, 9/1/26

     1,249       1,168     

3.40%, 6/15/29

     751       694     

3.75%, 9/1/46

     120       93     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Electric Utilities – 1.9%     continued

 

Duke Energy Florida LLC,

       

6.35%, 9/15/37

     $340       $379     

3.40%, 10/1/46

     290       221     

Duke Energy Indiana LLC,

       

6.12%, 10/15/35

     500       537     

6.35%, 8/15/38

     25       29     

6.45%, 4/1/39

     225        251     

4.90%, 7/15/43

     1,000       963     

Duke Energy Progress LLC,

       

4.10%, 3/15/43

     200       172     

Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC,

       

2.39%, 7/1/37

     100       83     

Entergy Louisiana LLC,

       

5.40%, 11/1/24

     150       151     

3.05%, 6/1/31

     950       833     

Entergy Texas, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 3/30/39

     250       228     

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.,

       

4.13%, 3/1/42

     275       237     

Eversource Energy,

       

3.15%, 1/15/25

     100       97     

1.65%, 8/15/30

     165       133     

Exelon Corp.,

       

5.63%, 6/15/35

     75       78     

4.70%, 4/15/50

     100       91     

4.10%, 3/15/52

     950       780     

Florida Power & Light Co.,

       

5.65%, 2/1/37

     335       355     

5.95%, 2/1/38

     150       165     

5.96%, 4/1/39

     250       276     

5.69%, 3/1/40

     30       32     

4.13%, 2/1/42

     250       220     

4.05%, 6/1/42

     100       89     

Georgia Power Co.,

       

4.30%, 3/15/42

     60       53     

4.30%, 3/15/43

     100       86     

Indiana Michigan Power Co.,

       

6.05%, 3/15/37

     200       217     

5.63%, 4/1/53

     500       521     

ITC Holdings Corp.,

       

3.35%, 11/15/27

     200       188     

MidAmerican Energy Co.,

       

3.50%, 10/15/24

     100       98     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   78   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Electric Utilities – 1.9%     continued

       

4.80%, 9/15/43

     $100       $96     

4.40%, 10/15/44

     150       137     

3.15%, 4/15/50

     200       147     

National Grid U.S.A.,

       

5.80%, 4/1/35

     425       435     

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.,

       

2.85%, 1/27/25

     1,000       968     

8.00%, 3/1/32

     50        60     

4.30%, 3/15/49

     125       109     

Nevada Power Co.,

       

6.65%, 4/1/36

     100       114     

5.90%, 5/1/53

     600       666     

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.,

       

2.25%, 6/1/30

     1,561       1,319     

2.44%, 1/15/32

     439       364     

Northern States Power Co.,

       

4.13%, 5/15/44

     200       175     

Oglethorpe Power Corp.,

       

5.38%, 11/1/40

     150       143     

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co.,

       

4.15%, 4/1/47

     200       168     

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC,

       

7.50%, 9/1/38

     145       180     

4.60%, 6/1/52

     500       462     

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.,

       

4.55%, 7/1/30

     1,909       1,789     

5.90%, 6/15/32

     1,091       1,090     

4.50%, 7/1/40

     500       410     

PacifiCorp,

       

6.10%, 8/1/36

     200       216     

6.25%, 10/15/37

     275       308     

4.13%, 1/15/49

     50       43     

PG&E Energy Recovery Funding LLC,

       

2.82%, 7/15/46

     50       37     

PG&E Recovery Funding LLC,

       

5.05%, 7/15/32

     25       25     

5.26%, 1/15/38

     25       26     

5.54%, 7/15/47

     50       53     

PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding LLC,

       

3.59%, 6/1/30

     42       40     

4.02%, 6/1/31

     80       78     

4.72%, 6/1/37

     100       100     

4.45%, 12/1/47

     135       125     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Electric Utilities – 1.9%     continued

       

5.21%, 12/1/47

     $100       $102     

4.67%, 12/1/51

     100       94     

5.10%, 6/1/52

     100       102     

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.,

       

6.25%, 5/15/39

     275       305     

4.13%, 6/15/44

     100       87     

Public Service Co. of Colorado,

       

4.10%, 6/1/32

     500       481     

Public Service Electric and Gas Co.,

       

3.00%, 5/15/25

     500       483     

3.95%, 5/1/42

     50       43     

3.65%, 9/1/42

     30       25     

3.00%, 3/1/51

     500       360     

Puget Energy, Inc.,

       

3.65%, 5/15/25

     500        483     

Puget Sound Energy, Inc.,

       

6.27%, 3/15/37

     75       82     

5.64%, 4/15/41

     340       343     

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.,

       

4.50%, 8/15/40

     150       139     

5.35%, 4/1/53

     300       309     

Sempra Energy,

       

3.25%, 6/15/27

     150       140     

6.00%, 10/15/39

     250       263     

Southern (The) Co.,

       

3.70%, 4/30/30

     900       842     

4.40%, 7/1/46

     1,000       871     

Southern California Edison Co.,

       

6.65%, 4/1/29

     300       323     

6.00%, 1/15/34

     100       108     

5.35%, 7/15/35

     586       593     

5.55%, 1/15/37

     275       281     

5.95%, 2/1/38

     710       756     

6.05%, 3/15/39

     50       53     

5.50%, 3/15/40

     150       151     

3.90%, 3/15/43

     150       122     

4.13%, 3/1/48

     90       74     

Southwestern Electric Power Co.,

       

2.75%, 10/1/26

     130       121     

4.10%, 9/15/28

     250       242     

3.90%, 4/1/45

     170       134     

Tampa Electric Co.,

       

4.10%, 6/15/42

     50       42     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   79   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%    continued

 

  

Electric Utilities – 1.9%    continued

 

Union Electric Co.,

       

3.90%, 9/15/42

     $50        $42     

4.00%, 4/1/48

     250       207     

Virginia Electric and Power Co.,

       

6.00%, 5/15/37

     15       16     

6.35%, 11/30/37

     40       44     

8.88%, 11/15/38

     300       415     

4.65%, 8/15/43

     150       136     

4.45%, 2/15/44

     75       66     

3.80%, 9/15/47

     125       100     

Wisconsin Public Service Corp.,

       

4.75%, 11/1/44

     100       92     

3.30%, 9/1/49

     150       111     

Xcel Energy, Inc.,

       

4.60%, 6/1/32

     1,000       971     

6.50%, 7/1/36

     100       111     
       
               40,435           

Electrical Equipment – 0.1%

       

Carrier Global Corp.,

       

2.72%, 2/15/30

     1,000       875     

Fortive Corp.,

       

4.30%, 6/15/46

     105       85     

Johnson Controls International PLC,

       

5.13%, 9/14/45

     35       34     

4.95%, 7/2/64

     110       99     

Otis Worldwide Corp.,

       

3.36%, 2/15/50

     500       371     

Rockwell Automation, Inc.,

       

4.20%, 3/1/49

     100       91     

Trane Technologies Global Holding Co. Ltd.,

       

5.75%, 6/15/43

     150       156     

Trane Technologies Luxembourg Finance S.A.,

       

3.50%, 3/21/26

     250       243     

4.65%, 11/1/44

     35       32     

Tyco Electronics Group S.A.,

       

7.13%, 10/1/37

     50       59     
       
               2,045           

Entertainment Content – 0.3%

       

Discovery Communications LLC,

       

4.90%, 3/11/26

     45       45     

4.13%, 5/15/29

     467       435     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%    continued

 

  

Entertainment Content – 0.3%    continued

 

  

5.30%, 5/15/49

     $145        $121     

Fox Corp.,

       

5.58%, 1/25/49

     500       478     

NBCUniversal Media LLC,

       

4.45%, 1/15/43

     297       271     

Paramount Global,

       

4.75%, 5/15/25

     199       197     

4.20%, 5/19/32

     1,000       858     

5.85%, 9/1/43

     197       170     

5.25%, 4/1/44

     30       24     

Walt Disney (The) Co.,

       

3.70%, 3/23/27

     297       291     

6.40%, 12/15/35

     31       36     

4.13%, 12/1/41

     105       95     

2.75%, 9/1/49

     1,696       1,179     

3.60%, 1/13/51

     1,304       1,059     

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,

       

4.28%, 3/15/32 (7)

     1,000       893     

5.14%, 3/15/52 (7)

     600       486     
       
               6,638           

Food – 0.2%

       

Conagra Brands, Inc.,

       

1.38%, 11/1/27

     85       73     

7.00%, 10/1/28

     200       217     

4.85%, 11/1/28

     100       100     

5.30%, 11/1/38

     500       489     

General Mills, Inc.,

       

2.88%, 4/15/30

     218       195     

2.25%, 10/14/31

     432       359     

Hershey (The) Co.,

       

2.30%, 8/15/26

     365       346     

Ingredion, Inc.,

       

3.20%, 10/1/26

     250       238     

J.M. Smucker (The) Co.,

       

3.50%, 3/15/25

     500       488     

4.38%, 3/15/45

     250       221     

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.,

       

4.88%, 10/1/49

     1,000       929     
       
               3,655           

Forestry, Paper & Wood Products – 0.0%

 

  

Georgia-Pacific LLC,

       

7.75%, 11/15/29

     500       588           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   80   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%    continued

 

Gas & Water Utilities – 0.1%

       

American Water Capital Corp.,

       

3.40%, 3/1/25

     $35        $34     

2.95%, 9/1/27

     1,000       942     

6.59%, 10/15/37

     105       119     

4.30%, 12/1/42

     75       66     

3.45%, 5/1/50

     12       9     

3.25%, 6/1/51

     58       42     

Atmos Energy Corp.,

       

4.15%, 1/15/43

     250       221     

4.13%, 10/15/44

     75       65     

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.,

 

5.85%, 1/15/41

     50       52     

NiSource, Inc.,

       

5.95%, 6/15/41

     77       81     

5.25%, 2/15/43

     100       99     

4.80%, 2/15/44

     580       535     

Southern California Gas Co.,

       

3.75%, 9/15/42

     250       205     

4.30%, 1/15/49

     125       106     

Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp.,

       

5.88%, 3/15/41

     300       313     

Southwest Gas Corp.,

       

3.80%, 9/29/46

     250       189     
       
               3,078           

Health Care Facilities & Services – 1.0%

 

Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp.,

 

    

3.01%, 6/15/50

     265       188     

Aetna, Inc.,

       

6.63%, 6/15/36

     40       44     

6.75%, 12/15/37

     150       165     

4.50%, 5/15/42

     100       90     

3.88%, 8/15/47

     143       113     

AHS Hospital Corp.,

       

5.02%, 7/1/45

     100       99     

AmerisourceBergen Corp.,

       

3.25%, 3/1/25

     135       131     

4.25%, 3/1/45

     60       51     

4.30%, 12/15/47

     500       430     

Ascension Health,

       

2.53%, 11/15/29

     750       660     

Cardinal Health, Inc.,

       

3.75%, 9/15/25

     250       242     

4.50%, 11/15/44

     710       613     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%    continued

 

Health Care Facilities & Services – 1.0%    continued

 

Cigna Group (The),

       

2.38%, 3/15/31

     $845        $713     

4.80%, 7/15/46

     580       533     

4.90%, 12/15/48

     348       327     

3.40%, 3/15/50

     362       267     

CommonSpirit Health,

       

3.82%, 10/1/49

     1,000       781     

CVS Health Corp.,

       

1.30%, 8/21/27

     39       34     

4.30%, 3/25/28

     234       230     

3.25%, 8/15/29

     1,391       1,272     

3.75%, 4/1/30

     386       361     

4.78%, 3/25/38

     130       124     

4.13%, 4/1/40

     40       34     

5.30%, 12/5/43

     750       737     

5.13%, 7/20/45

     686       651     

5.05%, 3/25/48

     319       298     

Dignity Health,

       

5.27%, 11/1/64

     200       186     

Elevance Health, Inc.,

       

2.38%, 1/15/25

     492       471     

3.65%, 12/1/27

     563       544     

4.10%, 3/1/28

     245       240     

6.38%, 6/15/37

     500       557     

4.63%, 5/15/42

     525       490     

3.60%, 3/15/51

     300       233     

HCA, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 2/15/27

     1,426       1,392     

5.63%, 9/1/28

     236       239     

2.38%, 7/15/31

     368       297     

5.50%, 6/15/47

     330       310     

5.25%, 6/15/49

     170       153     

Humana, Inc.,

       

3.13%, 8/15/29

     85       77     

5.50%, 3/15/53

     300       305     

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals,

       

3.27%, 11/1/49

     500       373     

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings,

       

4.70%, 2/1/45

     300       268     

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,

       

4.13%, 7/1/52

     100       87     

NYU Langone Hospitals,

       

4.37%, 7/1/47

     500       439     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   81   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Health Care Facilities & Services – 1.0%     continued

 

  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.,

       

3.45%, 6/1/26

     $56        $54     

4.20%, 6/30/29

     59       58     

Sutter Health,

       

4.09%, 8/15/48

     500       420     

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

       

3.75%, 7/15/25

     188       186     

3.45%, 1/15/27

     300       292     

3.70%, 5/15/27

     55       54     

3.88%, 12/15/28

     218       214     

4.00%, 5/15/29

     600       587     

2.88%, 8/15/29

     538       493     

2.00%, 5/15/30

     216       185     

2.30%, 5/15/31

     200       171     

5.80%, 3/15/36

     250       273     

6.63%, 11/15/37

     640       751     

6.88%, 2/15/38

     170       205     

4.38%, 3/15/42

     219       202     

4.75%, 7/15/45

     281       275     

5.05%, 4/15/53

     750       758     

3.13%, 5/15/60

     1,000       700     
       
               21,727           

Home & Office Products – 0.0%

       

Leggett & Platt, Inc.,

       

3.50%, 11/15/27

     818       765     

Whirlpool Corp.,

       

3.70%, 5/1/25

     250       244     

4.50%, 6/1/46

     60       49     
       
               1,058           

Home Construction – 0.0%

       

D.R. Horton, Inc.,

       

2.60%, 10/15/25

     510       477           

Household Products – 0.1%

       

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.,

       

3.95%, 8/1/47

     100       83     

Estee Lauder (The) Cos., Inc.,

       

6.00%, 5/15/37

     100       112     

4.38%, 6/15/45

     150       139     

4.15%, 3/15/47

     70       63     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.,

       

6.63%, 8/1/37

     350       426     

3.20%, 7/30/46

     125       97     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Household Products – 0.1%     continued

 

  

Procter & Gamble (The) Co.,

        

3.00%, 3/25/30

     $794         $745     

1.20%, 10/29/30

     706        577     
       
                2,242           

Industrial Support Services – 0.0%

        

WW Grainger, Inc.,

        

4.60%, 6/15/45

     300        286           

Institutional Financial Services – 1.1%

 

Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp.,

 

     

1.60%, 4/24/25

     285        265     

3.25%, 5/16/27

     500        473     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.07%), 3.44%, 2/7/28 (2)

     1,000        954     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.51%), 4.71%, 2/1/34 (2)

     500        495     

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc.,

 

     

0.75%, 6/7/24

     60        56     

CME Group, Inc.,

        

3.75%, 6/15/28

     300        294     

5.30%, 9/15/43

     45        48     

Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc.,

        

3.75%, 5/22/25

     1,956        1,900     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.20%), 3.27%, 9/29/25 (2)

     123        119     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.61%), 0.86%, 2/12/26 (2)

     245        224     

3.75%, 2/25/26

     1,362        1,324     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.79%), 1.09%, 12/9/26 (2)

     46        41     

5.95%, 1/15/27

     613        631     

3.85%, 1/26/27

     623        601     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.80%), 1.43%, 3/9/27 (2)

     348        311     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.51%), 4.39%, 6/15/27 (2)

     299        292     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.82%), 1.54%, 9/10/27 (2)

     108        95     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.91%), 1.95%, 10/21/27 (2)

     445        398     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.11%), 2.64%, 2/24/28 (2)

     1,013        924     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.51%), 3.69%, 6/5/28 (2)

     579        548     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   82   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Institutional Financial Services – 1.1%     continued

 

  

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.16%), 3.81%, 4/23/29 (2)

     $70        $66     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.09%), 1.99%, 1/27/32 (2)

     2,000       1,598     

6.25%, 2/1/41

     300       330     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.51%), 3.21%, 4/22/42 (2)

     1,000       753     

4.80%, 7/8/44

     350       325     

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.,

       

5.20%, 6/15/62

     750       753     

Invesco Finance PLC,

       

3.75%, 1/15/26

     1,000       962     

Morgan Stanley,

       

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.53%), 0.79%, 5/30/25 (2)

     106       100     

4.00%, 7/23/25

     1,925       1,884     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.56%), 1.16%, 10/21/25 (2)

     89       83     

3.88%, 1/27/26

     164       160     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.99%), 2.19%, 4/28/26 (2)

     167       157     

6.25%, 8/9/26

     100       104     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.72%), 0.99%, 12/10/26 (2)

     57       51     

3.63%, 1/20/27

     27       26     

3.95%, 4/23/27

     1,190       1,151     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.88%), 1.59%, 5/4/27 (2)

     980       878     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.86%), 1.51%, 7/20/27 (2)

     164       146     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.00%), 2.48%, 1/21/28 (2)

     590       539     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.34%), 3.59%, 7/22/28 (2)

     760       718     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 3.12%), 3.62%, 4/1/31 (2)

     36       33     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.02%), 1.93%, 4/28/32 (2)

     66       52     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.18%), 2.24%, 7/21/32 (2)

     29       23     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.43%), 5.95%, 1/19/38 (2)

     1,000       994     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.49%), 3.22%, 4/22/42 (2)

     1,031       795     

6.38%, 7/24/42

     300       338     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

Institutional Financial Services – 1.1%     continued

 

4.30%, 1/27/45

     $784        $693     

State Street Corp.,

       

3.30%, 12/16/24

     227       220     

3.55%, 8/18/25

     103       99     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.94%), 2.35%, 11/1/25 (2)

     65       62     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.57%), 4.82%, 1/26/34 (2)

     500       497     
       
               24,583           

Insurance – 0.7%

       

Aflac, Inc.,

       

3.60%, 4/1/30

     1,000       941     

Allstate (The) Corp.,

       

4.50%, 6/15/43

     45       41     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 2.12%), 6.50%, 5/15/57 (2)

     225       213     

American International Group, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 7/16/44

     9       8     

4.80%, 7/10/45

     6       5     

4.38%, 6/30/50

     1,000       854     

Aon Global Ltd.,

       

3.50%, 6/14/24

     500       491     

Arch Capital Group Ltd.,

       

3.64%, 6/30/50

     500       373     

Assurant, Inc.,

       

4.90%, 3/27/28

     215       211     

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.,

       

1.45%, 10/15/30

     522       428     

2.88%, 3/15/32

     178       160     

4.40%, 5/15/42

     100       96     

4.30%, 5/15/43

     440       406     

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.,

       

3.13%, 3/15/26

     745       726     

4.50%, 2/11/43

     255       244     

Chubb (The) Corp.,

       

6.00%, 5/11/37

     50       55     

6.50%, 5/15/38

     85       98     

Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.,

       

3.15%, 3/15/25

     295       288     

3.35%, 5/3/26

     1,000       967     

6.70%, 5/15/36

     50       57     

4.15%, 3/13/43

     100       87     

Equitable Holdings, Inc.,

       

5.00%, 4/20/48

     500       429     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   83   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Insurance – 0.7%     continued

        

Hanover Insurance Group (The), Inc.,

 

     

4.50%, 4/15/26

     $200         $198     

Hartford Financial Services Group (The), Inc.,

        

5.95%, 10/15/36

     285        300     

Lincoln National Corp.,

        

3.63%, 12/12/26

     148        135     

3.80%, 3/1/28

     117        106     

6.30%, 10/9/37

     100        98     

Loews Corp.,

        

4.13%, 5/15/43

     75        64     

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.,

        

3.50%, 6/3/24

     75        74     

3.50%, 3/10/25

     385        375     

3.75%, 3/14/26

     75        73     

2.25%, 11/15/30

     255        215     

5.88%, 8/1/33

     100        108     

MetLife, Inc.,

        

3.00%, 3/1/25

     830        803     

6.38%, 6/15/34

     485        541     

6.40%, 12/15/36

     150        145     

4.13%, 8/13/42

     460        385     

4.72%, 12/15/44

     370        338     

Principal Financial Group, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 9/15/42

     40        35     

Progressive (The) Corp.,

        

2.45%, 1/15/27

     250        232     

4.20%, 3/15/48

     500        435     

Prudential Financial, Inc.,

        

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.04%), 5.20%, 3/15/44 (2)

     275        261     

3.91%, 12/7/47

     344        272     

3.94%, 12/7/49

     335        265     

Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.,

        

8.00%, 11/30/39

     70        89     

Travelers (The) Cos., Inc.,

        

6.25%, 6/15/37

     375        425     

5.35%, 11/1/40

     10        11     

4.00%, 5/30/47

     1,015        870     

3.05%, 6/8/51

     80        57     

Voya Financial, Inc.,

        

4.80%, 6/15/46

     500        423     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Insurance – 0.7%     continued

       

Willis North America, Inc.,

       

2.95%, 9/15/29

     $2,000        $1,762     
       
               16,273           

Internet Media & Services – 0.1%

       

Alphabet, Inc.,

       

2.05%, 8/15/50

     75       48     

2.25%, 8/15/60

     1,000       616     

Booking Holdings, Inc.,

       

4.63%, 4/13/30

     200       200     

Expedia Group, Inc.,

       

4.63%, 8/1/27

     300       294     
       
               1,158           

Leisure Facilities & Services – 0.1%

       

Marriott International, Inc.,

       

3.13%, 6/15/26

     130       123     

McDonald’s Corp.,

       

3.63%, 5/1/43

     209       171     

4.88%, 12/9/45

     200       194     

4.45%, 3/1/47

     350       320     

4.45%, 9/1/48

     112       104     

4.20%, 4/1/50

     288       254     

Starbucks Corp.,

       

3.50%, 11/15/50

     1,000       775     
       
               1,941           

Leisure Products – 0.0%

       

Hasbro, Inc.,

       

3.90%, 11/19/29

     110       100     

6.35%, 3/15/40

     250       253     
       
               353           

Machinery – 0.2%

       

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.,

       

1.45%, 5/15/25

     115       108     

0.90%, 3/2/26

     95       86     

1.70%, 1/8/27

     186       170     

Caterpillar, Inc.,

       

3.40%, 5/15/24

     790       781     

3.80%, 8/15/42

     185       165     

4.30%, 5/15/44

     235       224     

3.25%, 9/19/49

     220       175     

Deere & Co.,

       

5.38%, 10/16/29

     99       105     

2.88%, 9/7/49

     667       503     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   84   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Machinery – 0.2%     continued

       

3.75%, 4/15/50

     $833        $739     

Eaton Corp.,

       

3.10%, 9/15/27

     250       236     

John Deere Capital Corp.,

       

4.15%, 9/15/27

     118       117     

3.05%, 1/6/28

     132       125     

2.00%, 6/17/31

     151       126     
       
               3,660           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.3%

 

    

Abbott Laboratories,

       

2.95%, 3/15/25

     1,000       977     

1.15%, 1/30/28

     565       495     

4.75%, 11/30/36

     353       367     

6.15%, 11/30/37

     202       234     

4.75%, 4/15/43

     650       659     

Baxter International, Inc.,

       

3.50%, 8/15/46

     350       244     

Becton Dickinson & Co.,

       

4.69%, 12/15/44

     210       195     

Boston Scientific Corp.,

       

7.38%, 1/15/40

     540       661     

DH Europe Finance II S.a.r.l.,

       

2.60%, 11/15/29

     2,000       1,789     

Medtronic, Inc.,

       

4.63%, 3/15/45

     406       399     

Stryker Corp.,

       

3.50%, 3/15/26

     1,000       969     

3.65%, 3/7/28

     152       146     

1.95%, 6/15/30

     98       83     

4.10%, 4/1/43

     50       43     

4.38%, 5/15/44

     200       179     

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.,

       

1.75%, 10/15/28

     38       33     
       
               7,473           

Metals & Mining – 0.0%

       

Newmont Corp.,

       

5.88%, 4/1/35

     100       106     

4.88%, 3/15/42

     150       143     
       
               249           

Oil & Gas Producers – 1.5%

       

Boardwalk Pipelines L.P.,

       

4.45%, 7/15/27

     1,650       1,608     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 1.5%     continued

 

  

BP Capital Markets America, Inc.,

       

3.80%, 9/21/25

     $460        $456     

3.12%, 5/4/26

     397       382     

3.02%, 1/16/27

     712       676     

3.54%, 4/6/27

     300       291     

4.23%, 11/6/28

     428       424     

3.63%, 4/6/30

     142       135     

2.72%, 1/12/32

     110       96     

3.38%, 2/8/61

     500       361     

Chevron Corp.,

       

3.33%, 11/17/25

     140       137     

2.95%, 5/16/26

     1,465       1,411     

Chevron U.S.A., Inc.,

       

1.02%, 8/12/27

     31       27     

ConocoPhillips Co.,

       

3.76%, 3/15/42

     100       85     

4.03%, 3/15/62

     405       332     

Coterra Energy, Inc.,

       

4.38%, 3/15/29

     200       190     

Devon Energy Corp.,

       

5.85%, 12/15/25

     660       671     

Diamondback Energy, Inc.,

       

6.25%, 3/15/53

     500       518     

Enbridge Energy Partners L.P.,

       

7.50%, 4/15/38

     50       58     

5.50%, 9/15/40

     141       136     

Energy Transfer L.P.,

       

5.95%, 12/1/25

     175       178     

3.90%, 7/15/26

     98       94     

4.40%, 3/15/27

     90       87     

4.20%, 4/15/27

     560       537     

5.50%, 6/1/27

     266       269     

4.95%, 6/15/28

     27       27     

5.25%, 4/15/29

     212       211     

4.15%, 9/15/29

     183       171     

7.50%, 7/1/38

     310       348     

4.95%, 1/15/43

     691       584     

5.15%, 2/1/43

     309       269     

5.30%, 4/1/44

     15       13     

5.35%, 5/15/45

     80       71     

Enterprise Products Operating LLC,

       

3.95%, 2/15/27

     729       712     

3.13%, 7/31/29

     538       493     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   85   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 1.5%     continued

 

  

2.80%, 1/31/30

     $472        $419     

6.88%, 3/1/33

     50       57     

7.55%, 4/15/38

     515       602     

5.95%, 2/1/41

     40       42     

4.20%, 1/31/50

     1,000       848     

EOG Resources, Inc.,

       

3.15%, 4/1/25

     145       141     

Exxon Mobil Corp.,

       

2.44%, 8/16/29

     580       530     

3.48%, 3/19/30

     125       119     

2.61%, 10/15/30

     1,010       908     

3.00%, 8/16/39

     200       162     

4.33%, 3/19/50

     500       462     

Hess Corp.,

       

7.13%, 3/15/33

     690       765     

HF Sinclair Corp.,

       

4.50%, 10/1/30

     250       226     

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.,

       

4.30%, 5/1/24

     170       168     

7.30%, 8/15/33

     175       196     

6.55%, 9/15/40

     205       211     

7.50%, 11/15/40

     305       343     

6.38%, 3/1/41

     35       36     

5.63%, 9/1/41

     310       294     

5.40%, 9/1/44

     250       232     

Magellan Midstream Partners L.P.,

       

5.00%, 3/1/26

     500       504     

5.15%, 10/15/43

     20       18     

Marathon Oil Corp.,

       

6.80%, 3/15/32

     175       184     

Marathon Petroleum Corp.,

       

3.63%, 9/15/24

     88       87     

4.70%, 5/1/25

     217       217     

5.13%, 12/15/26

     172       174     

3.80%, 4/1/28

     38       36     

6.50%, 3/1/41

     466       497     

MPLX L.P.,

       

2.65%, 8/15/30

     355       301     

5.20%, 12/1/47

     407       361     

4.70%, 4/15/48

     593       498     

ONEOK Partners L.P.,

       

4.90%, 3/15/25

     40       40     

6.65%, 10/1/36

     80       83     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

Oil & Gas Producers – 1.5%     continued

 

  

ONEOK, Inc.,

       

4.55%, 7/15/28

     $23        $22     

4.35%, 3/15/29

     12       11     

7.15%, 1/15/51

     1,000       1,065     

Phillips 66,

       

4.65%, 11/15/34

     395       379     

5.88%, 5/1/42

     140       148     

4.88%, 11/15/44

     165       154     

Phillips 66 Co.,

       

3.61%, 2/15/25 (7)

     76       74     

3.55%, 10/1/26 (7)

     470       448     

Plains All American Pipeline L.P./PAA Finance Corp.,

       

4.50%, 12/15/26

     139       136     

3.55%, 12/15/29

     1,054       942     

3.80%, 9/15/30

     137       122     

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC,

       

5.63%, 3/1/25

     340       342     

5.00%, 3/15/27

     268       267     

4.50%, 5/15/30

     787       759     

Southern Union Co.,

       

8.25%, 11/15/29

     25       28     

Spectra Energy Partners L.P.,

       

3.38%, 10/15/26

     360       341     

5.95%, 9/25/43

     89       90     

4.50%, 3/15/45

     110       93     

Targa Resources Corp.,

       

6.13%, 3/15/33

     500       518     

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC,

       

7.00%, 3/15/27

     408       434     

7.00%, 10/15/28

     545       592     

7.63%, 4/1/37

     5       6     

Valero Energy Corp.,

       

7.50%, 4/15/32

     765       880     

Williams (The) Cos., Inc.,

       

4.55%, 6/24/24

     1,452       1,441     

3.75%, 6/15/27

     548       526     

4.65%, 8/15/32

     1,500       1,446     

5.80%, 11/15/43

     200       197     
       
               33,280           

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 0.0%

 

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC,

       

5.13%, 9/15/40

     100       97     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 0.0%     continued

 

  

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC/Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc.,

       

4.08%, 12/15/47

     $110        $89     

Halliburton Co.,

       

3.80%, 11/15/25

     49       48     

4.85%, 11/15/35

     275       264     

7.45%, 9/15/39

     160       186     

4.75%, 8/1/43

     15       13     
       
               697           

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.8%

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.,

       

2.75%, 12/15/29

     2,000       1,717     

American Tower Corp.,

       

3.38%, 10/15/26

     26       25     

3.13%, 1/15/27

     128       119     

3.60%, 1/15/28

     79       74     

1.50%, 1/31/28

     39       33     

3.95%, 3/15/29

     134       125     

3.80%, 8/15/29

     1,519       1,412     

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.,

       

3.90%, 10/15/46

     500       395     

Boston Properties L.P.,

       

2.75%, 10/1/26

     30       26     

4.50%, 12/1/28

     312       273     

2.90%, 3/15/30

     126       97     

Brandywine Operating Partnership L.P.,

       

4.55%, 10/1/29

     235       173     

Crown Castle, Inc.,

       

3.30%, 7/1/30

     1,000       902     

5.20%, 2/15/49

     500       467     

CubeSmart L.P.,

       

3.13%, 9/1/26

     250       237     

Digital Realty Trust L.P.,

       

3.60%, 7/1/29

     500       449     

Equinix, Inc.,

       

2.15%, 7/15/30

     2,000       1,635     

ERP Operating L.P.,

       

3.50%, 3/1/28

     1,000       939     

4.50%, 6/1/45

     55       47     

Essex Portfolio L.P.,

       

3.88%, 5/1/24

     200       197     

4.00%, 3/1/29

     146       137     

3.00%, 1/15/30

     154       134     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.8%     continued

 

  

Healthpeak OP LLC,

       

3.40%, 2/1/25

     $13        $13     

3.25%, 7/15/26

     353       335     

3.50%, 7/15/29

     277       254     

Host Hotels & Resorts L.P.,

       

4.00%, 6/15/25

     97       93     

3.50%, 9/15/30

     118       100     

Kilroy Realty L.P.,

       

4.38%, 10/1/25

     88       80     

4.75%, 12/15/28

     112       95     

Kimco Realty OP LLC,

       

4.25%, 4/1/45

     759       595     

Mid-America Apartments L.P.,

       

3.75%, 6/15/24

     100       98     

National Retail Properties, Inc.,

       

3.10%, 4/15/50

     500       318     

Piedmont Operating Partnership L.P.,

       

4.45%, 3/15/24

     100       95     

Prologis L.P.,

       

1.75%, 7/1/30

     500       406     

Realty Income Corp.,

       

3.00%, 1/15/27

     56       52     

3.40%, 1/15/28

     61       57     

3.10%, 12/15/29

     123       110     

Simon Property Group L.P.,

       

3.30%, 1/15/26

     106       101     

2.45%, 9/13/29

     1,001       859     

2.65%, 7/15/30

     585       495     

2.20%, 2/1/31

     183       147     

2.25%, 1/15/32

     735       576     

6.75%, 2/1/40

     542       600     

4.25%, 10/1/44

     148       120     

Ventas Realty L.P.,

       

3.75%, 5/1/24

     60       59     

3.50%, 2/1/25

     150       144     

5.70%, 9/30/43

     100       97     

VICI Properties L.P.,

       

5.63%, 5/15/52

     200       180     

Welltower OP LLC,

       

2.05%, 1/15/29

     442       369     

4.13%, 3/15/29

     260       242     

3.10%, 1/15/30

     218       190     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   87   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.8%     continued

 

  

Weyerhaeuser Co.,

       

4.00%, 3/9/52

     $300        $242     
       
               16,735           

Retail - Consumer Staples – 0.4%

       

Costco Wholesale Corp.,

       

2.75%, 5/18/24

     750       736     

Dollar General Corp.,

       

5.50%, 11/1/52

     200       203     

Dollar Tree, Inc.,

       

2.65%, 12/1/31

     200       168     

Kroger (The) Co.,

       

2.65%, 10/15/26

     1,135       1,066     

7.50%, 4/1/31

     200       231     

6.90%, 4/15/38

     100       114     

5.40%, 7/15/40

     400       394     

Target Corp.,

       

2.25%, 4/15/25

     1,000       961     

4.80%, 1/15/53

     700       687     

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.,

       

3.45%, 6/1/26

     68       65     

3.20%, 4/15/30

     564       496     

Walmart, Inc.,

       

3.30%, 4/22/24

     374       369     

3.70%, 6/26/28

     251       249     

2.38%, 9/24/29

     147       132     

1.80%, 9/22/31

     2,000       1,691     

4.50%, 9/9/52

     300       300     
       
               7,862           

Retail - Discretionary – 0.3%

       

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.,

       

1.75%, 10/1/27

     175       151     

AutoNation, Inc.,

       

3.85%, 3/1/32

     300       256     

AutoZone, Inc.,

       

3.75%, 4/18/29

     121       113     

4.00%, 4/15/30

     129       123     

Home Depot (The), Inc.,

       

2.70%, 4/15/30

     66       60     

1.88%, 9/15/31

     71       59     

5.40%, 9/15/40

     680       714     

5.95%, 4/1/41

     405       451     

3.13%, 12/15/49

     512       378     

3.63%, 4/15/52

     643       517     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Retail - Discretionary – 0.3%     continued

 

  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.,

       

3.13%, 9/15/24

     $359        $351     

3.35%, 4/1/27

     115       110     

3.65%, 4/5/29

     76       72     

3.75%, 4/1/32

     1,000       923     

2.80%, 9/15/41

     200       142     

4.05%, 5/3/47

     94       76     

3.00%, 10/15/50

     906       601     

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.,

       

3.90%, 6/1/29

     500       477     

TJX (The) Cos., Inc.,

       

2.25%, 9/15/26

     31       29     

1.15%, 5/15/28

     74       64     
       
               5,667           

Semiconductors – 0.5%

       

Applied Materials, Inc.,

       

3.90%, 10/1/25

     500       493     

1.75%, 6/1/30

     500       420     

5.85%, 6/15/41

     100       111     

Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd.,

       

3.88%, 1/15/27

     1,203       1,163     

Broadcom, Inc.,

       

2.45%, 2/15/31 (7)

     1,024       838     

4.15%, 4/15/32 (7)

     1,500       1,367     

4.93%, 5/15/37

     200       182     

Intel Corp.,

       

3.70%, 7/29/25

     98       97     

1.60%, 8/12/28

     623       544     

4.00%, 8/5/29

     94       91     

2.00%, 8/12/31

     50       41     

4.80%, 10/1/41

     80       77     

3.73%, 12/8/47

     741       588     

3.25%, 11/15/49

     438       312     

4.75%, 3/25/50

     399       366     

3.10%, 2/15/60

     356       234     

3.20%, 8/12/61

     119       79     

KLA Corp.,

       

4.65%, 11/1/24

     87       87     

Lam Research Corp.,

       

1.90%, 6/15/30

     1,000       843     

NVIDIA Corp.,

       

3.50%, 4/1/50

     1,000       819     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   88   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Semiconductors – 0.5%     continued

 

QUALCOMM, Inc.,

       

3.25%, 5/20/27

     $539        $521     

2.15%, 5/20/30

     181       159     

4.80%, 5/20/45

     795       792     

Texas Instruments, Inc.,

       

2.25%, 9/4/29

     1,000       894     
       
               11,118           

Software – 0.6%

       

Adobe, Inc.,

       

1.90%, 2/1/25

     96       92     

2.15%, 2/1/27

     419       389     

Autodesk, Inc.,

       

3.50%, 6/15/27

     135       129     

Microsoft Corp.,

       

2.70%, 2/12/25

     22       21     

3.30%, 2/6/27

     1,525       1,496     

2.53%, 6/1/50

     700       495     

2.92%, 3/17/52

     674       512     

2.68%, 6/1/60

     723       499     

3.04%, 3/17/62

     1,178       883     

Oracle Corp.,

       

2.50%, 4/1/25

     130       125     

2.95%, 5/15/25

     135       130     

2.65%, 7/15/26

     1,941       1,813     

2.80%, 4/1/27

     7       7     

3.25%, 11/15/27

     336       316     

2.30%, 3/25/28

     1,124       1,006     

2.95%, 4/1/30

     6       5     

2.88%, 3/25/31

     909       778     

3.90%, 5/15/35

     336       293     

3.80%, 11/15/37

     5       4     

5.38%, 7/15/40

     590       565     

3.60%, 4/1/50

     1,000       709     

4.38%, 5/15/55

     25       20     

3.85%, 4/1/60

     1,000       698     

Roper Technologies, Inc.,

       

1.00%, 9/15/25

     2,000       1,829     

3.85%, 12/15/25

     220       215     

3.80%, 12/15/26

     235       228     
       
               13,257           

Specialty Finance – 0.5%

       

Air Lease Corp.,

       

4.25%, 9/15/24

     131       128     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Specialty Finance – 0.5%     continued

 

2.88%, 1/15/26

     $101        $94     

1.88%, 8/15/26

     78       69     

3.63%, 12/1/27

     163       151     

2.10%, 9/1/28

     131       109     

4.63%, 10/1/28

     651       618     

3.25%, 10/1/29

     500       439     

Ally Financial, Inc.,

       

5.80%, 5/1/25

     2,000       1,931     

American Express Co.,

       

3.00%, 10/30/24

     220       213     

3.63%, 12/5/24

     1,125       1,096     

3.13%, 5/20/26

     656       623     

1.65%, 11/4/26

     84       75     

5.85%, 11/5/27

     500       525     

4.05%, 5/3/29

     72       70     

Capital One Financial Corp.,

       

3.75%, 4/24/24

     856       830     

3.30%, 10/30/24

     777       742     

3.75%, 7/28/26

     150       136     

3.75%, 3/9/27

     250       228     

3.65%, 5/11/27

     144       131     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.86%), 1.88%, 11/2/27 (2)

     355       306     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.08%), 5.47%, 2/1/29 (2)

     700       682     

Discover Financial Services,

       

4.50%, 1/30/26

     500       482     

GATX Corp.,

       

3.50%, 3/15/28

     500       461     

5.20%, 3/15/44

     35       32     

Synchrony Financial,

       

3.95%, 12/1/27

     681       577     

2.88%, 10/28/31

     231       164     
       
               10,912           

Steel – 0.1%

       

Nucor Corp.,

       

2.98%, 12/15/55

     1,275       848     

Steel Dynamics, Inc.,

       

3.45%, 4/15/30

     500       455     
       
               1,303           

Technology Hardware – 0.7%

       

Apple, Inc.,

       

2.85%, 5/11/24

     1,570       1,543     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   89   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%    continued

 

  

Technology Hardware – 0.7%    continued

 

  

2.75%, 1/13/25

     $828        $806     

2.50%, 2/9/25

     55        53     

1.13%, 5/11/25

     107        100     

2.45%, 8/4/26

     225        214     

2.05%, 9/11/26

     308        288     

3.35%, 2/9/27

     645        630     

3.20%, 5/11/27

     201        196     

2.90%, 9/12/27

     993        950     

1.20%, 2/8/28

     888        781     

3.25%, 8/8/29

     37        35     

2.20%, 9/11/29

     188        168     

1.65%, 5/11/30

     1,038        884     

1.25%, 8/20/30

     632        517     

1.70%, 8/5/31

     38        32     

3.35%, 8/8/32

     1,000        943     

2.38%, 2/8/41

     15        11     

3.85%, 5/4/43

     305        277     

3.45%, 2/9/45

     25        21     

4.38%, 5/13/45

     160        155     

4.65%, 2/23/46

     206        207     

3.85%, 8/4/46

     20        18     

4.25%, 2/9/47

     11        11     

3.75%, 9/12/47

     8        7     

3.75%, 11/13/47

     25        22     

2.95%, 9/11/49

     700        529     

2.65%, 5/11/50

     200        141     

Arrow Electronics, Inc.,

        

3.88%, 1/12/28

     250        237     

Cisco Systems, Inc.,

        

2.95%, 2/28/26

     375        363     

5.90%, 2/15/39

     600        677     

5.50%, 1/15/40

     90        98     

Corning, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 8/15/40

     170        179     

5.35%, 11/15/48

     500        491     

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.,

        

6.02%, 6/15/26

     667        685     

4.90%, 10/1/26

     364        363     

5.30%, 10/1/29

     150        151     

5.75%, 2/1/33

     121        122     

8.35%, 7/15/46

     223        272     

Dell, Inc.,

        

7.10%, 4/15/28

     1,000        1,068     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%    continued

 

  

Technology Hardware – 0.7%    continued

 

  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.,

       

1.75%, 4/1/26

     $160        $147     

6.35%, 10/15/45

     200       211     

HP, Inc.,

       

6.00%, 9/15/41

     275       282     

Juniper Networks, Inc.,

       

5.95%, 3/15/41

     100       101     

NetApp, Inc.,

       

3.30%, 9/29/24

     160       156     
     
        15,142           

Technology Services – 0.5%

 

  

Equifax, Inc.,

 

  

2.35%, 9/15/31

     980       789     

Fiserv, Inc.,

       

3.85%, 6/1/25

     45       44     

3.50%, 7/1/29

     1,865       1,731     

International Business Machines Corp.,

       

3.00%, 5/15/24

     1,203       1,181     

7.00%, 10/30/25

     197       209     

3.45%, 2/19/26

     196       190     

1.70%, 5/15/27

     401       359     

6.50%, 1/15/28

     226       246     

3.50%, 5/15/29

     470       442     

1.95%, 5/15/30

     797       666     

4.00%, 6/20/42

     320       272     

4.25%, 5/15/49

     500       430     

Mastercard, Inc.,

       

3.35%, 3/26/30

     2,000       1,902     

3.80%, 11/21/46

     500       437     

PayPal Holdings, Inc.,

       

2.85%, 10/1/29

     1,500       1,351     

S&P Global, Inc.,

 

  

2.45%, 3/1/27

     300       281     

Visa, Inc.,

 

  

3.15%, 12/14/25

     1,250       1,214     

4.15%, 12/14/35

     100       98     

3.65%, 9/15/47

     125       109     
     
        11,951           

Telecommunications – 0.7%

 

  

AT&T, Inc.,

       

1.65%, 2/1/28

     331       291     

2.75%, 6/1/31

     359       309     

2.25%, 2/1/32

     587       480     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   90   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Telecommunications – 0.7%     continued

 

  

4.50%, 5/15/35

     $859        $805     

4.35%, 6/15/45

     52       45     

4.75%, 5/15/46

     68       61     

4.50%, 3/9/48

     574       497     

3.65%, 6/1/51

     691       523     

3.30%, 2/1/52

     2,750        1,978     

3.80%, 12/1/57

     200       149     

3.85%, 6/1/60

     148       111     

T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.,

       

4.75%, 2/1/28

     1,066       1,052     

3.88%, 4/15/30

     1,258       1,180     

4.50%, 4/15/50

     2,000       1,742     

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

       

2.63%, 8/15/26

     66       62     

3.00%, 3/22/27

     210       200     

4.33%, 9/21/28

     1,187       1,173     

4.02%, 12/3/29

     909       870     

3.15%, 3/22/30

     1,352       1,232     

1.68%, 10/30/30

     818       660     

1.75%, 1/20/31

     227       183     

2.36%, 3/15/32

     395       324     

3.55%, 3/22/51

     1,000       763     

3.70%, 3/22/61

     1,000       746     
       
               15,436           

Tobacco & Cannabis – 0.1%

 

  

Altria Group, Inc.,

       

3.40%, 5/6/30

     304       270     

2.45%, 2/4/32

     441       347     

4.25%, 8/9/42

     295       231     

4.50%, 5/2/43

     410       328     

5.95%, 2/14/49

     517       489     

3.70%, 2/4/51

     85       57     

Philip Morris International, Inc.,

       

3.38%, 8/11/25

     69       67     

1.75%, 11/1/30

     181       145     

3.88%, 8/21/42

     314       249     

4.13%, 3/4/43

     591       482     

4.88%, 11/15/43

     100       91     
       
               2,756           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.5%

 

  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC,

       

3.75%, 4/1/24

     355       350     

3.40%, 9/1/24

     80       78     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Transportation & Logistics – 0.5%     continued

 

  

3.65%, 9/1/25

     $200       $196     

3.25%, 6/15/27

     325       313     

6.20%, 8/15/36

     455       512     

5.15%, 9/1/43

     280       285     

4.45%, 1/15/53

     200        187     

CSX Corp.,

       

3.35%, 11/1/25

     25       24     

2.60%, 11/1/26

     25       23     

2.40%, 2/15/30

     770       672     

6.00%, 10/1/36

     100       108     

6.15%, 5/1/37

     190       210     

6.22%, 4/30/40

     365       405     

5.50%, 4/15/41

     50       51     

3.35%, 9/15/49

     1,000       753     

FedEx Corp.,

       

3.40%, 2/15/28

     276       261     

3.10%, 8/5/29

     180       165     

4.25%, 5/15/30

     95       93     

2.40%, 5/15/31

     229       195     

3.90%, 2/1/35

     100       90     

4.10%, 4/15/43

     50       42     

4.10%, 2/1/45

     550       455     

Norfolk Southern Corp.,

       

3.80%, 8/1/28

     100       96     

3.95%, 10/1/42

     20       17     

4.45%, 6/15/45

     275       242     

3.94%, 11/1/47

     524       429     

3.16%, 5/15/55

     137       94     

Ryder System, Inc.,

       

3.35%, 9/1/25

     500       477     

Union Pacific Corp.,

       

3.25%, 8/15/25

     15       15     

3.00%, 4/15/27

     15       14     

2.40%, 2/5/30

     300       264     

3.25%, 2/5/50

     1,500       1,140     

5.15%, 1/20/63

     500       503     

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2019-1, Class AA,

       

4.15%, 8/25/31

     1,500       1,347     

United Parcel Service, Inc.,

       

5.20%, 4/1/40

     30       31     

3.63%, 10/1/42

     105       90     

3.75%, 11/15/47

     180       154     

4.25%, 3/15/49

     73       67     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   91   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.5%     continued

 

  

Transportation & Logistics – 0.5%     continued

 

  

3.40%, 9/1/49

     $290        $234     

5.30%, 4/1/50

     377        404     
       
                11,086           

Transportation Equipment – 0.0%

 

  

Cummins, Inc.,

        

1.50%, 9/1/30

     500         409     

4.88%, 10/1/43

     90        87     
       
                496           

Wholesale - Consumer Staples – 0.1%

 

  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.,

        

2.50%, 8/11/26

     305        288     

3.75%, 9/15/47

     295        251     

Bunge Ltd. Finance Corp.,

        

3.25%, 8/15/26

     615        583     

Sysco Corp.,

        

3.30%, 7/15/26

     597        574     

3.25%, 7/15/27

     523        496     

5.38%, 9/21/35

     250        256     
       
                2,448           
       

Total Corporate Bonds

                          

(Cost $495,968)

        447,992     

 

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 7.2%

        

Advertising & Marketing – 0.0%

        

WPP Finance 2010,

        

3.75%, 9/19/24

     150        146           

Automotive – 0.1%

        

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.,

        

2.27%, 3/10/25

     2,000        1,911     

2.53%, 3/10/27

     1,000        936     

Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC,

        

8.50%, 1/18/31

     175        222     
       
                3,069           

Banking – 1.9%

        

Banco Santander S.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.00%), 4.18%, 3/24/28 (2)

     200        188     

3.31%, 6/27/29

     1,400        1,248     

Bank of Montreal,

        

4.25%, 9/14/24

     26        26     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Banking – 1.9%     continued

       

2.65%, 3/8/27

     $1,000        $923     

Bank of Nova Scotia (The),

       

4.75%, 2/2/26

     1,000       996     

2.70%, 8/3/26

     1,000       929     

Barclays PLC,

       

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.61%), 3.93%, 5/7/25 (2)

     550       535     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.71%), 2.85%, 5/7/26 (2)

     155       145     

5.20%, 5/12/26

     345       330     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.05%), 2.28%, 11/24/27 (2)

     528       464     

4.34%, 1/10/28

     161       153     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 3.50%), 7.44%, 11/2/33 (2)

     500       553     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.30%), 3.33%, 11/24/42 (2)

     586       421     

5.25%, 8/17/45

     144       138     

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,

       

3.45%, 4/7/27

     500       473     

Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.,

       

3.38%, 5/21/25

     500       482     

5.75%, 12/1/43

     250       254     

Credit Suisse A.G.,

       

1.25%, 8/7/26

     366       309     

Deutsche Bank A.G.,

       

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.58%), 3.96%, 11/26/25 (2)

     2,000       1,892     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 3.65%), 7.08%, 2/10/34 (2)

     500       464     

HSBC Holdings PLC, (Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M +

       

1.21%), 3.80%, 3/11/25 (2)

     1,000       978     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.71%), 0.98%, 5/24/25 (2)

     225       212     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.40%), 2.63%, 11/7/25 (2)

     636       602     

4.30%, 3/8/26

     306       296     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.43%), 3.00%, 3/10/26 (2)

     54       51     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.35%), 4.29%, 9/12/26 (2)

     909       870     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   92   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Banking – 1.9%     continued

       

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.10%), 2.25%, 11/22/27 (2)

     $874       $775     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.55%), 4.04%, 3/13/28 (2)

     200        188     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.73%), 2.01%, 9/22/28 (2)

     446       382     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.97%), 6.16%, 3/9/29 (2)

     1,000       1,028     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.29%), 2.21%, 8/17/29 (2)

     150       126     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.95%), 2.36%, 8/18/31 (2)

     1,300       1,048     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.87%), 5.40%, 8/11/33 (2)

     1,000       988     

6.80%, 6/1/38

     150       156     

ING Groep N.V.,

       

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.64%), 3.87%, 3/28/26 (2)

     1,000       967     

Lloyds Banking Group PLC,

       

4.58%, 12/10/25

     2,095       1,977     

4.34%, 1/9/48

     500       389     

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.,

       

2.19%, 2/25/25

     1,566       1,475     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 0.75%), 1.54%, 7/20/27 (2)

     934       827     

3.29%, 7/25/27

     678       633     

3.96%, 3/2/28

     72       69     

3.74%, 3/7/29

     1,500       1,403     

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.,

       

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.07%), 2.59%, 5/25/31 (2)

     1,000       833     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.80%), 5.75%, 5/27/34 (2)

     500       511     

National Australia Bank Ltd.,

       

3.38%, 1/14/26

     1,000       967     

NatWest Group PLC,

       

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.76%), 4.27%, 3/22/25 (2)

     250       245     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.75%), 4.89%, 5/18/29 (2)

     1,000       960     

Royal Bank of Canada,

       

0.65%, 7/29/24

     208       196     

4.65%, 1/27/26

     600       591     

3.88%, 5/4/32

     1,000       924     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Banking – 1.9%     continued

 

  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.,

       

3.65%, 7/23/25

     $500       $481     

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.,

       

2.70%, 7/16/24

     2,000        1,930     

3.54%, 1/17/28

     1,250       1,157     

2.13%, 7/8/30

     1,000       815     

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The),

       

1.95%, 1/12/27

     2,052       1,837     

Westpac Banking Corp.,

       

2.85%, 5/13/26

     692       656     

2.70%, 8/19/26

     1,000       938     

3.35%, 3/8/27

     500       476     

5.46%, 11/18/27

     500       518     

1.95%, 11/20/28

     308       268     
       
               40,666           

Beverages – 0.3%

 

  

Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC/Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.,

       

4.90%, 2/1/46

     1,980       1,935     

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.,

       

4.75%, 1/23/29

     643       657     

3.50%, 6/1/30

     2,357       2,222     

8.00%, 11/15/39

     310       396     

4.95%, 1/15/42

     190       188     

Diageo Capital PLC,

       

3.88%, 4/29/43

     175       152     
       
               5,550           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.2%

 

  

Astrazeneca Finance LLC,

       

1.20%, 5/28/26

     38       35     

AstraZeneca PLC,

       

3.13%, 6/12/27

     31       29     

1.38%, 8/6/30

     1,031       840     

6.45%, 9/15/37

     450       531     

4.00%, 9/18/42

     250       228     

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.,

       

3.88%, 5/15/28

     1,000       981     

5.38%, 4/15/34

     150       160     

6.38%, 5/15/38

     274       323     

4.20%, 3/18/43

     276       249     

Novartis Capital Corp.,

       

3.40%, 5/6/24

     24       24     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.2%     continued

 

  

1.75%, 2/14/25

     $51       $49     

2.00%, 2/14/27

     70       64     

3.10%, 5/17/27

     121       116     

2.20%, 8/14/30

     1,524       1,335     

3.70%, 9/21/42

     36        32     

4.40%, 5/6/44

     214       211     

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.,

       

3.18%, 7/9/50

     204       146     
       
               5,353           

Cable & Satellite – 0.0%

 

  

Grupo Televisa S.A.B.,

       

6.63%, 1/15/40

     570       588           

Chemicals – 0.0%

       

Nutrien Ltd.,

       

4.00%, 12/15/26

     180       174     

4.13%, 3/15/35

     23       20     

5.88%, 12/1/36

     27       28     

5.63%, 12/1/40

     250       250     
       
               472           

E-Commerce Discretionary – 0.0%

 

  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.,

       

3.40%, 12/6/27

     161       152     

2.13%, 2/9/31

     174       144     

4.40%, 12/6/57

     600       479     
       
               775           

Governmental Banks – 0.6%

 

  

Export-Import Bank of Korea,

       

2.63%, 5/26/26

     1,000       937     

Japan Bank for International Cooperation,

       

2.50%, 5/23/24

     2,000       1,951     

2.75%, 11/16/27

     1,373       1,292     

3.50%, 10/31/28

     301       291     

1.88%, 4/15/31

     1,076       911     

Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau,

       

1.38%, 8/5/24

     3,000       2,881     

0.38%, 7/18/25

     1,500       1,381     

2.88%, 4/3/28

     1,215       1,169     

0.00%, 4/18/36 (8)

     500       305     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Governmental Banks – 0.6%     continued

 

  

Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank,

       

2.00%, 1/13/25

     $1,000        $962     

2.38%, 6/10/25

     1,000       963     
       
               13,043           

Household Products – 0.1%

 

  

Unilever Capital Corp.,

       

2.00%, 7/28/26

     674       630     

2.90%, 5/5/27

     326       309     

5.90%, 11/15/32

     125       140     
       
               1,079           

Institutional Financial Services – 0.2%

 

  

Brookfield Finance, Inc.,

       

4.35%, 4/15/30

     2,000       1,863     

Credit Suisse Group A.G.,

       

4.55%, 4/17/26

     1,413       1,304     

Nomura Holdings, Inc.,

       

5.39%, 7/6/27

     1,200       1,178     
       
               4,345           

Insurance – 0.0%

       

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.,

       

3.38%, 3/3/31

     250       210     

XL Group Ltd.,

       

5.25%, 12/15/43

     250       248     
       
               458           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.0%

 

  

Koninklijke Philips N.V.,

       

6.88%, 3/11/38

     225       259     

5.00%, 3/15/42

     100       93     
       
               352           

Metals & Mining – 0.1%

 

  

Barrick North America Finance LLC,

       

5.70%, 5/30/41

     500       525     

BHP Billiton Finance U.S.A. Ltd.,

       

4.13%, 2/24/42

     310       280     

Rio Tinto Alcan, Inc.,

       

6.13%, 12/15/33

     100       111     

5.75%, 6/1/35

     100       106     

Rio Tinto Finance U.S.A. PLC,

       

4.75%, 3/22/42

     150       146     

4.13%, 8/21/42

     300       270     

Southern Copper Corp.,

       

3.88%, 4/23/25

     100       97     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Metals & Mining – 0.1%     continued

 

  

7.50%, 7/27/35

     $300       $350     

6.75%, 4/16/40

     90       101     
       
               1,986           

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.5%

 

  

BP Capital Markets PLC,

       

3.28%, 9/19/27

     138       133     

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.,

       

3.85%, 6/1/27

     1,695       1,623     

7.20%, 1/15/32

     15       16     

6.45%, 6/30/33

     135       140     

6.75%, 2/1/39

     200       212     

Equinor ASA,

       

3.25%, 11/10/24

     25       24     

1.75%, 1/22/26

     48       45     

3.00%, 4/6/27

     52       49     

3.13%, 4/6/30

     1,000       938     

2.38%, 5/22/30

     1,370       1,210     

4.25%, 11/23/41

     350       326     

Shell International Finance B.V.,

       

2.88%, 5/10/26

     33       31     

2.50%, 9/12/26

     1,131       1,065     

3.88%, 11/13/28

     9       9     

2.38%, 11/7/29

     287       254     

4.13%, 5/11/35

     100       96     

3.63%, 8/21/42

     430       362     

4.55%, 8/12/43

     60       57     

4.38%, 5/11/45

     390       360     

3.75%, 9/12/46

     230       194     

3.13%, 11/7/49

     290       216     

Suncor Energy, Inc.,

       

7.15%, 2/1/32

     200       221     

5.95%, 12/1/34

     50       52     

6.80%, 5/15/38

     130        143     

TotalEnergies Capital International S.A.,

       

3.75%, 4/10/24

     330       328     

2.83%, 1/10/30

     2,000       1,824     

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.,

       

4.75%, 5/15/38

     100       93     

6.10%, 6/1/40

     375       387     
       
               10,408           

Regional – 0.2%

       

Province of British Columbia Canada,

       

7.25%, 9/1/36

     175       230     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Regional – 0.2%     continued

 

  

Province of Ontario Canada,

       

3.20%, 5/16/24

     $3,374        $3,319     

2.50%, 4/27/26

     260       248     

1.13%, 10/7/30

     426       348     

2.13%, 1/21/32

     60       52     

Province of Quebec Canada,

       

2.50%, 4/9/24

     91       89     

2.88%, 10/16/24

     250       244     

7.50%, 9/15/29

     375       447     
       
               4,977           

Retail - Consumer Staples – 0.0%

 

  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V.,

       

5.70%, 10/1/40

     116       121           

Semiconductors – 0.1%

       

NXP B.V./NXP Funding LLC/NXP U.S.A., Inc.,

       

3.40%, 5/1/30

     2,000       1,798           

Sovereign Government – 1.0%

       

Canada Government International Bond,

       

0.75%, 5/19/26

     2,000       1,818     

Chile Government International Bond,

       

3.13%, 1/21/26

     500       484     

2.75%, 1/31/27

     1,000       942     

3.50%, 1/25/50

     210       157     

3.10%, 1/22/61

     500       325     

Indonesia Government International Bond,

       

3.50%, 1/11/28

     500       479     

5.35%, 2/11/49

     1,000       1,006     

Israel Government International Bond,

       

4.50%, 1/30/43

     200       189     

3.88%, 7/3/50

     1,500       1,250     

Korea International Bond,

       

2.75%, 1/19/27

     200       192     

3.50%, 9/20/28

     500       488     

Mexico Government International Bond,

       

5.40%, 2/9/28

     1,000       1,029     

3.25%, 4/16/30

     742       664     

4.88%, 5/19/33

     258       247     

3.50%, 2/12/34 (9)

     1           

4.75%, 3/8/44

     1,000       848     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Sovereign Government – 1.0%     continued

 

  

5.55%, 1/21/45

     $500       $470     

4.60%, 1/23/46

     500       410     

4.35%, 1/15/47

     500       395     

Panama Government International Bond,

       

3.75%, 3/16/25

     300       292     

3.88%, 3/17/28

     565       541     

3.16%, 1/23/30

     33       29     

2.25%, 9/29/32

     102       78     

4.50%, 5/15/47

     250       196     

4.50%, 4/1/56

     1,000       743     

Peruvian Government International Bond,

       

7.35%, 7/21/25

     500       528     

6.55%, 3/14/37

     500       543     

5.63%, 11/18/50

     600       603     

Philippine Government International Bond,

       

10.63%, 3/16/25

     500        556     

5.50%, 3/30/26

     200       205     

7.75%, 1/14/31

     500       589     

6.38%, 10/23/34

     500       560     

5.00%, 1/13/37

     500       500     

3.70%, 2/2/42

     500       408     

Republic of Italy Government International Bond,

       

2.88%, 10/17/29

     2,000       1,727     

5.38%, 6/15/33

     175       176     

Uruguay Government International Bond,

       

7.63%, 3/21/36

     250       313     

4.13%, 11/20/45

     400       367     

5.10%, 6/18/50

     750       750     
       
               21,097           

Specialty Finance – 0.1%

       

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

       

3.50%, 1/15/25

     83       79     

6.50%, 7/15/25

     183       184     

3.88%, 1/23/28

     123       114     

3.30%, 1/30/32

     1,000       828     
       
               1,205           
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Supranationals – 1.3%

 

  

Asian Development Bank,

       

2.50%, 11/2/27

     $500       $473     

1.88%, 1/24/30

     500        444     

4.00%, 1/12/33

     2,000       2,047     

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (The),

       

0.50%, 5/28/25

     2,000       1,849     

European Investment Bank,

       

2.25%, 6/24/24

     2,000       1,949     

2.50%, 10/15/24

     1,000       974     

2.13%, 4/13/26

     1,500       1,426     

3.75%, 2/14/33

     1,500       1,517     

4.88%, 2/15/36

     200       222     

Inter-American Development Bank,

       

2.13%, 1/15/25

     500       483     

2.00%, 6/2/26

     803       756     

1.13%, 7/20/28

     197       172     

3.13%, 9/18/28

     1,000       970     

1.13%, 1/13/31

     1,000       828     

3.88%, 10/28/41

     200       192     

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,

       

2.50%, 11/25/24

     600       583     

2.13%, 3/3/25

     700       673     

0.63%, 4/22/25

     3,000       2,796     

0.38%, 7/28/25

     5,000       4,602     

2.50%, 7/29/25

     500       484     

0.50%, 10/28/25

     3,000       2,749     

2.50%, 3/29/32

     1,000       912     

4.75%, 2/15/35

     25       27     

Nordic Investment Bank,

       

2.25%, 5/21/24

     1,000       975     
       
               28,103           

Technology Services – 0.0%

       

Thomson Reuters Corp.,

       

5.50%, 8/15/35

     150       151     

5.65%, 11/23/43

     285       274     
       
               425           

Telecommunications – 0.3%

       

America Movil S.A.B. de C.V.,

       

6.13%, 11/15/37

     505       549     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Telecommunications – 0.3%     continued

 

  

Bell Telephone Co. of Canada or Bell Canada (The),

       

4.46%, 4/1/48

     $500       $440     

British Telecommunications PLC,

       

9.63%, 12/15/30

     100       125     

Deutsche Telekom International Finance B.V.,

       

8.75%, 6/15/30

     400       489     

Orange S.A.,

       

9.00%, 3/1/31

     610       766     

Rogers Communications, Inc.,

       

3.63%, 12/15/25

     1,000       963     

4.50%, 3/15/43

     45       38     

5.45%, 10/1/43

     49       46     

5.00%, 3/15/44

     81        73     

Telefonica Emisiones S.A.,

       

4.10%, 3/8/27

     1,010       977     

5.21%, 3/8/47

     570       499     

5.52%, 3/1/49

     250       226     

Vodafone Group PLC,

       

4.13%, 5/30/25

     895       885     

7.88%, 2/15/30

     15       17     

6.15%, 2/27/37

     165       176     

4.38%, 2/19/43

     95       81     
       
               6,350           

Tobacco & Cannabis – 0.1%

       

BAT Capital Corp.,

       

4.70%, 4/2/27

     141        138     

4.91%, 4/2/30

     1,104       1,066     

4.74%, 3/16/32

     136       126     

Reynolds American, Inc.,

       

7.25%, 6/15/37

     250       272     

6.15%, 9/15/43

     65       62     

5.85%, 8/15/45

     795       717     
       
               2,381           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.1%

 

  

Canadian National Railway Co.,

       

2.75%, 3/1/26

     250       239     

6.90%, 7/15/28

     25       28     

6.25%, 8/1/34

     15       17     

6.20%, 6/1/36

     40       45     

6.38%, 11/15/37

     20       23     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

    

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%     continued

 

  

Transportation & Logistics – 0.1%     continued

 

  

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

       

5.95%, 5/15/37

     $710        $762     
       
               1,114           

Total Foreign Issuer Bonds

       
       

(Cost $167,815)

       155,861     
       

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – 29.1% (10)

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%

       

1.75%, 7/2/24

     2,000        1,930     

2.63%, 9/6/24

     1,000       976     

0.50%, 6/17/25

     4,000       3,696     

2.13%, 4/24/26

     1,000       950     

1.88%, 9/24/26

     1,000       936     

7.13%, 1/15/30

     1,500       1,797     

0.88%, 8/5/30

     1,000       816     

6.63%, 11/15/30

     200       237     

5.63%, 7/15/37

     500       580     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2014-M3, Class A2,

       

3.50%, 1/25/24

     55       54     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2015-M1, Class A2,

       

2.53%, 9/25/24

     100       97     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2015-M11, Class A2,

       

2.85%, 4/25/25(11)

     450       435     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2016-M3, Class A2,

       

2.70%, 2/25/26

     81       77     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2016-M4, Class A2,

       

2.58%, 3/25/26

     85       81     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2016-M7, Class AV2,

       

2.16%, 10/25/23

     26       26     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2016-M9, Class A2,

       

2.29%, 6/25/26

     98       92     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2017-M1, Class A2,

       

2.42%, 10/25/26(11)

     76       71     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2017-M11, Class A2,

       

2.98%, 8/25/29

     125       117     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2017-M14, Class A2,

       

2.87%, 11/25/27(11)

     $247       $233     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2017-M2, Class A2,

       

2.82%, 2/25/27(11)

     65       62     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2017-M4, Class A2,

       

2.55%, 12/25/26(11)

     106       99     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2017-M8, Class A2,

       

3.06%, 5/25/27

     261       249     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2018-M1, Class A2,

       

2.99%, 12/25/27(11)

     178       169     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2018-M10, Class A2,

       

3.36%, 7/25/28(11)

     200       192     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2018-M12, Class A2,

       

3.63%, 8/25/30(11)

     110       106     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2018-M13, Class A2,

       

3.74%, 9/25/30(11)

     158       154     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2018-M2, Class A2,

       

2.91%, 1/25/28(11)

     119       112     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2018-M3, Class A2,

       

3.07%, 2/25/30(11)

     88        82     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2018-M4, Class A2,

       

3.09%, 3/25/28(11)

     80       76     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2018-M8, Class A2,

       

3.30%, 6/25/28(11)

     91       87     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2019-M18, Class A2,

       

2.47%, 8/25/29

     193       174     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2019-M4, Class A2,

       

3.61%, 2/25/31

     147       141     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2019-M7, Class A2,

       

3.14%, 4/25/29

     166       157     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2019-M9, Class A2,

       

2.94%, 6/25/29

     $171        $159     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2020-M20, Class A2,

       

1.44%, 10/25/29

     500       417     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2020-M42, Class A2,

       

1.27%, 7/25/30

     200       163     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2020-M46, Class A2,

       

1.32%, 5/25/30

     500       413     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2020-M52, Class A2,

       

1.32%, 10/25/30(11)

     350       284     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2021-M11, Class A2,

       

1.46%, 3/25/31(11)

     200       160     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2022-M1, Class A2,

       

1.67%, 10/25/31(11)

     200       163     

Fannie Mae-Aces, Series 2022-M10, Class A2,

       

1.94%, 1/25/32(11)

     250       207     

Pool #256925,

       

6.00%, 10/1/37

     6       6     

Pool #256959,

       

6.00%, 11/1/37

     37       39     

Pool #257042,

       

6.50%, 1/1/38

     76       81     

Pool #257106,

       

4.50%, 1/1/28

     1       1     

Pool #257237,

       

4.50%, 6/1/28

     7       7     

Pool #707791,

       

5.00%, 6/1/33

     39       39     

Pool #725425,

       

5.50%, 4/1/34

     17       17     

Pool #730811,

       

4.50%, 8/1/33

     31       31     

Pool #735222,

       

5.00%, 2/1/35

     9       10     

Pool #735358,

       

5.50%, 2/1/35

     40       42     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   98   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #735502,

       

6.00%, 4/1/35

     $6        $6     

Pool #737853,

       

5.00%, 9/1/33

     77       78     

Pool #745336,

       

5.00%, 3/1/36

     199       203     

Pool #745418,

       

5.50%, 4/1/36

     14       15     

Pool #745754,

       

5.00%, 9/1/34

     142       145     

Pool #745826,

       

6.00%, 7/1/36

     58       60     

Pool #747383,

       

5.50%, 10/1/33

     47       47     

Pool #755632,

       

5.00%, 4/1/34

     28       29     

Pool #772730,

       

5.00%, 4/1/34

     26       26     

Pool #790406,

       

6.00%, 9/1/34

     22       23     

Pool #793666,

       

5.50%, 9/1/34

     15       15     

Pool #796250,

       

5.50%, 11/1/34

     22       23     

Pool #800471,

       

5.50%, 10/1/34

     31       31     

Pool #817795,

       

6.00%, 8/1/36

     8       8     

Pool #826057,

       

5.00%, 7/1/35

     26       26     

Pool #826585,

       

5.00%, 8/1/35

     45       46     

Pool #828523,

       

5.00%, 7/1/35

     18       19     

Pool #831676,

       

6.50%, 8/1/36

     4       4     

Pool #833067,

       

5.50%, 9/1/35

     82       85     

Pool #833163,

       

5.00%, 9/1/35

     30       30     

Pool #845425,

       

6.00%, 2/1/36

     12       13     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #868435,

       

6.00%, 4/1/36

     $60        $62     

Pool #869710,

       

6.00%, 4/1/36

     16       16     

Pool #871135,

       

6.00%, 1/1/37

     17       18     

Pool #881818,

       

6.50%, 8/1/36

     11       11     

Pool #885866,

       

6.00%, 6/1/36

     64       66     

Pool #888100,

       

5.50%, 9/1/36

     73       76     

Pool #888205,

       

6.50%, 2/1/37

     17       18     

Pool #889224,

       

5.50%, 1/1/37

     77       80     

Pool #889401,

       

6.00%, 3/1/38

     33       35     

Pool #889415,

       

6.00%, 5/1/37

     148       154     

Pool #889579,

       

6.00%, 5/1/38

     71       74     

Pool #889630,

       

6.50%, 3/1/38

     7       8     

Pool #889970,

       

5.00%, 12/1/36

     54       55     

Pool #890234,

       

6.00%, 10/1/38

     32       34     

Pool #890796,

       

3.50%, 12/1/45

     593       562     

Pool #893363,

       

5.00%, 6/1/36

     11       11     

Pool #893366,

       

5.00%, 4/1/35

     27       27     

Pool #898417,

       

6.00%, 10/1/36

     10       10     

Pool #899079,

       

5.00%, 3/1/37

     19       19     

Pool #902414,

       

5.50%, 11/1/36

     52       54     

Pool #906090,

       

5.50%, 1/1/37

     57       58     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   99   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #918515,

       

5.00%, 6/1/37

     $31        $32     

Pool #923123,

       

5.00%, 4/1/36

     8       8     

Pool #923166,

       

7.50%, 1/1/37

     5       5     

Pool #928261,

       

4.50%, 3/1/36

     36       36     

Pool #928584,

       

6.50%, 8/1/37

     102       107     

Pool #928909,

       

6.00%, 12/1/37(12)

               

Pool #928915,

       

6.00%, 11/1/37

     3       3     

Pool #930606,

       

4.00%, 2/1/39

     157       154     

Pool #931195,

       

4.50%, 5/1/24

     8       8     

Pool #932023,

       

5.00%, 1/1/38

     26       26     

Pool #932741,

       

4.50%, 4/1/40

     134       135     

Pool #934466,

       

5.50%, 9/1/23

     2       2     

Pool #940623,

       

5.50%, 8/1/37

     10       10     

Pool #943388,

       

6.00%, 6/1/37

     37       38     

Pool #943617,

       

6.00%, 8/1/37

     21       22     

Pool #945876,

       

5.50%, 8/1/37

     4       4     

Pool #947216,

       

6.00%, 10/1/37

     22       23     

Pool #953018,

       

6.50%, 10/1/37

     33       35     

Pool #953910,

       

6.00%, 11/1/37

     20       21     

Pool #955771,

       

6.50%, 10/1/37

     11       12     

Pool #959604,

       

6.50%, 11/1/37

     5       5     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #959880,

       

5.50%, 11/1/37

     $5        $5     

Pool #962687,

       

5.00%, 4/1/38

     40       41     

Pool #963735,

       

4.50%, 6/1/23

     1       1     

Pool #965389,

       

6.00%, 10/1/23

     1       1     

Pool #968037,

       

6.00%, 1/1/38

     24       24     

Pool #969632,

       

6.50%, 1/1/38

     16       16     

Pool #970013,

       

4.50%, 6/1/38

     68       68     

Pool #972452,

       

5.50%, 3/1/38

     44       45     

Pool #975365,

       

5.00%, 6/1/23(12)

               

Pool #981704,

       

5.00%, 6/1/23

     1       1     

Pool #981854,

       

5.50%, 7/1/38

     15       15     

Pool #984075,

       

4.50%, 6/1/23(12)

               

Pool #986760,

       

5.50%, 7/1/38

     106       109     

Pool #992472,

       

6.00%, 10/1/38

     8       9     

Pool #992491,

       

4.50%, 10/1/23

     1       1     

Pool #995018,

       

5.50%, 6/1/38

     23       24     

Pool #995203,

       

5.00%, 7/1/35

     165       167     

Pool #995266,

       

5.00%, 12/1/23

     1       1     

Pool #995879,

       

6.00%, 4/1/39

     31       33     

Pool #AA0649,

       

5.00%, 12/1/38

     122       125     

Pool #AA2939,

       

4.50%, 4/1/39

     209       210     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   100   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #AA4482,

       

4.00%, 4/1/39

     $144        $141     

Pool #AA4562,

       

4.50%, 9/1/39

     190       190     

Pool #AA8978,

       

4.50%, 7/1/39

     34       34     

Pool #AA9357,

       

4.50%, 8/1/39

     125       126     

Pool #AB1048,

       

4.50%, 5/1/40

     183       184     

Pool #AB2067,

       

3.50%, 1/1/41

     315       302     

Pool #AB2092,

       

4.00%, 1/1/41

     186       182     

Pool #AB2272,

       

4.50%, 2/1/41

     248       249     

Pool #AB2693,

       

4.50%, 4/1/41

     164       165     

Pool #AB2768,

       

4.50%, 4/1/41

     181       182     

Pool #AB3035,

       

5.00%, 5/1/41

     320       327     

Pool #AB3246,

       

5.00%, 7/1/41

     65       67     

Pool #AB4057,

       

4.00%, 12/1/41

     622       608     

Pool #AB4293,

       

3.50%, 1/1/42

     343       328     

Pool #AB5049,

       

4.00%, 4/1/42

     430       421     

Pool #AB6016,

       

3.50%, 8/1/42

     210       200     

Pool #AB6472,

       

2.00%, 10/1/27

     133       127     

Pool #AB7076,

       

3.00%, 11/1/42

     1,022       943     

Pool #AB7503,

       

3.00%, 1/1/43

     371       342     

Pool #AB7733,

       

3.00%, 1/1/43

     807       744     

Pool #AB8787,

       

2.00%, 3/1/28

     298       284     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #AB9019,

       

3.00%, 4/1/43

     $416        $383     

Pool #AB9136,

       

2.50%, 4/1/43

     45       40     

Pool #AB9990,

       

3.00%, 7/1/33

     94       89     

Pool #AC3263,

       

4.50%, 9/1/29

     54       54     

Pool #AC4861,

       

4.50%, 11/1/24

     17       17     

Pool #AC5040,

       

4.00%, 10/1/24

     14       14     

Pool #AC6118,

       

4.50%, 11/1/39

     75       76     

Pool #AC8518,

       

5.00%, 12/1/39

     117       119     

Pool #AD0119,

       

6.00%, 7/1/38

     93       97     

Pool #AD0585,

       

4.50%, 12/1/39

     197       198     

Pool #AD0639,

       

6.00%, 12/1/38

     38       39     

Pool #AD0969,

       

5.50%, 8/1/37

     122       126     

Pool #AD5241,

       

4.50%, 7/1/40

     87       88     

Pool #AD5525,

       

5.00%, 6/1/40

     134       136     

Pool #AD5556,

       

4.00%, 6/1/25

     16       16     

Pool #AD7859,

       

5.00%, 6/1/40

     64       65     

Pool #AE0949,

       

4.00%, 2/1/41

     305       295     

Pool #AE0971,

       

4.00%, 5/1/25

     6       6     

Pool #AE0981,

       

3.50%, 3/1/41

     230       219     

Pool #AE1807,

       

4.00%, 10/1/40

     342       335     

Pool #AE3873,

       

4.50%, 10/1/40

     77       78     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   101   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #AE5436,

       

4.50%, 10/1/40

     $88        $89     

Pool #AE7758,

       

3.50%, 11/1/25

     26       25     

Pool #AH0525,

       

4.00%, 12/1/40

     315       308     

Pool #AH1295,

       

3.50%, 1/1/26

     55       54     

Pool #AH3226,

       

5.00%, 2/1/41

     38       39     

Pool #AH4158,

       

4.00%, 1/1/41

     61       60     

Pool #AH4450,

       

3.00%, 1/1/26

     28       27     

Pool #AH5573,

       

4.00%, 2/1/41

     345       338     

Pool #AH5614,

       

3.50%, 2/1/26

     52       51     

Pool #AH8854,

       

4.50%, 4/1/41

     83       84     

Pool #AI1247,

       

4.00%, 4/1/26

     25       25     

Pool #AI3470,

       

4.50%, 6/1/41

     111       112     

Pool #AI4361,

       

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1Y + 1.80%, 1.80% Floor, 8.09% Cap), 4.05%, 9/1/41(13)

     2       2     

Pool #AI4380,

       

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1Y + 1.80%, 1.80% Floor, 7.93% Cap), 4.05%, 11/1/41(13)

     5       5     

Pool #AI5603,

       

4.50%, 7/1/41

     76       76     

Pool #AI7743,

       

4.00%, 8/1/41

     60       59     

Pool #AI9555,

       

4.00%, 9/1/41

     175       172     

Pool #AI9828,

       

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1Y + 1.82%, 1.82% Floor, 7.91% Cap), 4.07%, 11/1/41(13)

     4       4     

Pool #AJ4093,

       

3.50%, 10/1/26

     15       15     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #AJ4408,

       

4.50%, 10/1/41

     $71        $70     

Pool #AJ6086,

       

3.00%, 12/1/26

     51       50     

Pool #AJ9152,

       

3.50%, 12/1/26

     204       200     

Pool #AJ9218,

       

4.00%, 2/1/42

     284       278     

Pool #AJ9326,

       

3.50%, 1/1/42

     595       567     

Pool #AJ9355,

       

3.00%, 1/1/27

     112       109     

Pool #AK4813,

       

3.50%, 3/1/42

     204       194     

Pool #AK4945,

       

3.50%, 2/1/42

     160       153     

Pool #AK7766,

       

2.50%, 3/1/27

     138       134     

Pool #AK9444,

       

4.00%, 3/1/42

     35       34     

Pool #AL0442,

       

5.50%, 6/1/40

     37       38     

Pool #AL1849,

       

6.00%, 2/1/39

     154       161     

Pool #AL1939,

       

3.50%, 6/1/42

     521       498     

Pool #AL2243,

       

4.00%, 3/1/42

     374       366     

Pool #AL2303,

       

4.50%, 6/1/26

     15       15     

Pool #AL2397,

       

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1Y + 1.72%, 1.72% Floor, 7.78% Cap), 4.00%, 8/1/42(13)

     5       5     

Pool #AL3396,

       

2.50%, 3/1/28

     143       138     

Pool #AL3803,

       

3.00%, 6/1/28

     239       233     

Pool #AL4408,

       

4.50%, 11/1/43

     499       499     

Pool #AL4462,

       

2.50%, 6/1/28

     270       259     

Pool #AL4908,

       

4.00%, 2/1/44

     418       411     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   102   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #AL5167,

       

3.50%, 1/1/34

     $97        $95     

Pool #AL5254,

       

3.00%, 11/1/27

     167       162     

Pool #AL5377,

       

4.00%, 6/1/44

     1,229       1,209     

Pool #AL5734,

       

3.50%, 9/1/29

     264       257     

Pool #AL5785,

       

4.00%, 9/1/44

     705       695     

Pool #AL6488,

       

3.50%, 8/1/43

     276       263     

Pool #AL7807,

       

3.00%, 11/1/30

     244       234     

Pool #AL8469,

       

3.50%, 4/1/31

     171       167     

Pool #AL8908,

       

3.00%, 8/1/46

     395       364     

Pool #AL8951,

       

3.00%, 8/1/46

     345       317     

Pool #AL9582,

       

3.00%, 12/1/31

     429       409     

Pool #AO0752,

       

3.00%, 4/1/42

     226       209     

Pool #AO0800,

       

3.00%, 4/1/27

     111       108     

Pool #AO2973,

       

3.50%, 5/1/42

     729       696     

Pool #AO4136,

       

3.50%, 6/1/42

     294       281     

Pool #AO7970,

       

2.50%, 6/1/27

     79       76     

Pool #AO8629,

       

3.50%, 7/1/42

     122       117     

Pool #AP6273,

       

3.00%, 10/1/42

     294       271     

Pool #AQ6784,

       

3.50%, 12/1/42

     277       265     

Pool #AQ8185,

       

2.50%, 1/1/28

     58       56     

Pool #AQ8647,

       

3.50%, 12/1/42

     461       440     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #AR1706,

       

2.50%, 1/1/28

     $825        $794     

Pool #AR3054,

       

3.00%, 1/1/28

     213       206     

Pool #AR3792,

       

3.00%, 2/1/43

     239       221     

Pool #AR8151,

       

3.00%, 3/1/43

     524       483     

Pool #AR9188,

       

2.50%, 3/1/43

     70       62     

Pool #AR9582,

       

3.00%, 3/1/43

     194       179     

Pool #AS0018,

       

3.00%, 7/1/43

     211       195     

Pool #AS0275,

       

3.00%, 8/1/33

     126       119     

Pool #AS3294,

       

4.00%, 9/1/44

     416       406     

Pool #AS3600,

       

3.00%, 10/1/29

     542       520     

Pool #AS3657,

       

4.50%, 10/1/44

     250       250     

Pool #AS4085,

       

4.00%, 12/1/44

     203       199     

Pool #AS4306,

       

3.00%, 1/1/45

     283       260     

Pool #AS4458,

       

3.50%, 2/1/45

     1,148       1,086     

Pool #AS4715,

       

3.00%, 4/1/45

     417       384     

Pool #AS5090,

       

2.50%, 6/1/30

     136       129     

Pool #AS5324,

       

2.50%, 7/1/30

     245       232     

Pool #AS5500,

       

3.00%, 7/1/35

     127       119     

Pool #AS5666,

       

4.00%, 8/1/45

     281       274     

Pool #AS5892,

       

3.50%, 10/1/45

     317       299     

Pool #AS6192,

       

3.50%, 11/1/45

     943       891     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   103   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #AS6262,

       

3.50%, 11/1/45

     $402        $379     

Pool #AS6332,

       

3.50%, 12/1/45

     470       444     

Pool #AS6398,

       

3.50%, 12/1/45

     335       316     

Pool #AS6730,

       

3.50%, 2/1/46

     513       486     

Pool #AS6887,

       

2.50%, 3/1/31

     277       262     

Pool #AS7149,

       

3.00%, 5/1/46

     654       601     

Pool #AS7157,

       

3.00%, 5/1/46

     228       209     

Pool #AS7247,

       

4.00%, 5/1/46

     118       115     

Pool #AS7343,

       

3.00%, 6/1/46

     225       206     

Pool #AS7480,

       

2.00%, 7/1/31

     72       66     

Pool #AS7580,

       

3.00%, 7/1/46

     268       246     

Pool #AS8067,

       

3.00%, 10/1/46

     610       559     

Pool #AS8074,

       

3.00%, 10/1/46

     200       183     

Pool #AS8178,

       

3.00%, 10/1/36

     73       68     

Pool #AS8194,

       

2.50%, 10/1/31

     975       920     

Pool #AS8424,

       

3.00%, 12/1/36

     122       114     

Pool #AS8483,

       

3.00%, 12/1/46

     399       366     

Pool #AS8591,

       

2.00%, 1/1/32

     162       150     

Pool #AS8699,

       

4.00%, 1/1/47

     680       662     

Pool #AS8960,

       

4.00%, 3/1/47

     237       229     

Pool #AS9505,

       

3.00%, 4/1/32

     257       246     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #AS9615,

       

4.50%, 5/1/47

     $152        $152     

Pool #AT0666,

       

3.50%, 4/1/43

     257       245     

Pool #AT2720,

       

3.00%, 5/1/43

     532       491     

Pool #AT3180,

       

3.00%, 5/1/43

     258       238     

Pool #AU1657,

       

2.50%, 7/1/28

     148       142     

Pool #AU1689,

       

3.50%, 8/1/43

     1,150       1,097     

Pool #AU3164,

       

3.00%, 8/1/33

     117       111     

Pool #AU5918,

       

3.00%, 9/1/43

     628       579     

Pool #AU5919,

       

3.50%, 9/1/43

     411       392     

Pool #AV2339,

       

4.00%, 12/1/43

     204       200     

Pool #AW8167,

       

3.50%, 2/1/42

     187       178     

Pool #AW8595,

       

3.00%, 8/1/29

     132       127     

Pool #AX2163,

       

3.50%, 11/1/44

     217       206     

Pool #AX4413,

       

4.00%, 11/1/44

     325       317     

Pool #AX4839,

       

3.50%, 11/1/44

     344       326     

Pool #AX6139,

       

4.00%, 11/1/44

     541       528     

Pool #AY0544,

       

2.50%, 8/1/27

     302       292     

Pool #AY3062,

       

3.00%, 11/1/26

     109       106     

Pool #AY9555,

       

3.00%, 5/1/45

     340       313     

Pool #AZ1449,

       

3.00%, 7/1/45

     223       205     

Pool #AZ2936,

       

3.00%, 9/1/45

     166       153     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   104   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #AZ2947,

       

4.00%, 9/1/45

     $314        $306     

Pool #AZ4775,

       

3.50%, 10/1/45

     219       207     

Pool #AZ6684,

       

3.00%, 2/1/31

     352       337     

Pool #BA2911,

       

3.00%, 11/1/30

     125       119     

Pool #BC0326,

       

3.50%, 12/1/45

     165       155     

Pool #BC0822,

       

3.50%, 4/1/46

     1,392       1,314     

Pool #BC1105,

       

3.50%, 2/1/46

     627       592     

Pool #BC1510,

       

3.00%, 8/1/46

     208       190     

Pool #BC9096,

       

3.50%, 12/1/46

     284       269     

Pool #BE3171,

       

2.50%, 2/1/32

     294       276     

Pool #BH1130,

       

3.50%, 4/1/32

     186       181     

Pool #BH7032,

       

3.50%, 12/1/47

     128       120     

Pool #BH7106,

       

3.50%, 1/1/48

     296       279     

Pool #BH9215,

       

3.50%, 1/1/48

     541       509     

Pool #BJ0648,

       

3.50%, 3/1/48

     298       281     

Pool #BJ9181,

       

5.00%, 5/1/48

     261       264     

Pool #BJ9260,

       

4.00%, 4/1/48

     242       235     

Pool #BJ9977,

       

4.00%, 5/1/48

     180       175     

Pool #BK0276,

       

4.00%, 9/1/48

     94       92     

Pool #BK0920,

       

4.00%, 7/1/48

     420       408     

Pool #BK0922,

       

4.50%, 7/1/48

     72       72     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #BK3044,

       

2.50%, 9/1/50

     $483        $417     

Pool #BK4740,

       

4.00%, 8/1/48

     125       122     

Pool #BK4764,

       

4.00%, 8/1/48

     119       115     

Pool #BK4816,

       

4.00%, 9/1/48

     179       173     

Pool #BM1787,

       

4.00%, 9/1/47

     669       652     

Pool #BM2001,

       

3.50%, 12/1/46

     84       79     

Pool #BM3286,

       

4.50%, 11/1/47

     51       52     

Pool #BM5288,

       

3.50%, 1/1/34

     150       146     

Pool #BM5466,

       

2.50%, 10/1/43

     380       333     

Pool #BM5804,

       

5.00%, 1/1/49

     239       241     

Pool #BN1176,

       

4.50%, 11/1/48

     104       103     

Pool #BN1628,

       

4.50%, 11/1/48

     80       80     

Pool #BN5947,

       

3.50%, 6/1/49

     183       172     

Pool #BN6097,

       

4.00%, 6/1/49

     725       701     

Pool #BN6683,

       

3.50%, 6/1/49

     272       255     

Pool #BN8985,

       

2.00%, 3/1/51

     350       290     

Pool #BN9007,

       

2.00%, 3/1/51

     2,270       1,882     

Pool #BO1012,

       

3.50%, 8/1/49

     104       98     

Pool #BO1021,

       

3.50%, 8/1/49

     130       122     

Pool #BO1169,

       

3.50%, 7/1/49

     87       82     

Pool #BO1444,

       

3.00%, 10/1/49

     221       201     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   105   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #BO1461,

       

3.00%, 10/1/49

     $129        $116     

Pool #BO3181,

       

2.50%, 10/1/49

     475       412     

Pool #BO4708,

       

3.00%, 11/1/49

     398       360     

Pool #BO8620,

       

3.00%, 12/1/49

     433       393     

Pool #BP3454,

       

5/1/36(14)

     485       437     

Pool #BP4660,

       

2.50%, 5/1/50

     139       120     

Pool #BP6496,

       

2.00%, 7/1/35

     753       681     

Pool #BP6626,

       

2.00%, 8/1/50

     884       734     

Pool #BP6683,

       

2.50%, 9/1/50

     613       529     

Pool #BP7273,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     370       320     

Pool #BP7585,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     2,950       2,447     

Pool #BQ0202,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     488       425     

Pool #BQ1147,

       

2.50%, 10/1/50

     684       591     

Pool #BQ1351,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     601       519     

Pool #BQ4077,

       

2.00%, 12/1/50

     900       746     

Pool #BQ5056,

       

2.00%, 10/1/50

     344       286     

Pool #BQ5979,

       

2.00%, 11/1/50

     1,514       1,255     

Pool #BR1035,

       

2.00%, 5/1/51

     5,893       4,874     

Pool #BR4450,

       

1.50%, 2/1/36

     750       659     

Pool #BR6042,

       

2.00%, 2/1/51

     2,058       1,706     

Pool #BR9755,

       

2.00%, 4/1/51

     1,483       1,243     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #BR9761,

       

2.00%, 4/1/51

     $1,072        $888     

Pool #BT1034,

       

2.00%, 7/1/51

     2,019       1,674     

Pool #BT4528,

       

2.50%, 9/1/51

     10,126       8,871     

Pool #BT8308,

       

4.50%, 8/1/52

     869       852     

Pool #BT9031,

       

2.00%, 8/1/41

     885       761     

Pool #BU0066,

       

2.50%, 10/1/51

     1,060       914     

Pool #BX1915,

       

6.00%, 1/1/53

     995       1,025     

Pool #CA0110,

       

3.50%, 8/1/47

     246       232     

Pool #CA0619,

       

4.00%, 10/1/47

     74       72     

Pool #CA0620,

       

4.00%, 10/1/47

     937       910     

Pool #CA0656,

       

3.50%, 11/1/47

     746       703     

Pool #CA0859,

       

3.50%, 12/1/47

     531       500     

Pool #CA0917,

       

3.50%, 12/1/47

     442       417     

Pool #CA1370,

       

4.00%, 3/1/48

     251       244     

Pool #CA1378,

       

4.00%, 3/1/48

     189       184     

Pool #CA1564,

       

4.50%, 4/1/48

     86       86     

Pool #CA1711,

       

4.50%, 5/1/48

     256       255     

Pool #CA1902,

       

4.50%, 6/1/48

     271       270     

Pool #CA1909,

       

4.50%, 6/1/48

     130       129     

Pool #CA1951,

       

4.00%, 7/1/48

     140       136     

Pool #CA1952,

       

4.50%, 6/1/48

     61       61     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   106   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #CA2056,

       

4.50%, 7/1/48

     $74        $74     

Pool #CA2208,

       

4.50%, 8/1/48

     79       79     

Pool #CA2256,

       

3.50%, 8/1/33

     147       143     

Pool #CA2366,

       

3.50%, 9/1/48

     83       78     

Pool #CA2375,

       

4.00%, 9/1/48

     359       349     

Pool #CA2559,

       

4.00%, 11/1/33

     156       154     

Pool #CA2729,

       

4.50%, 11/1/48

     351       349     

Pool #CA3640,

       

4.00%, 6/1/49

     343       332     

Pool #CA4029,

       

4.00%, 8/1/49

     874       845     

Pool #CA4143,

       

3.00%, 9/1/49

     2,665       2,415     

Pool #CA4420,

       

3.00%, 10/1/49

     401       364     

Pool #CA4792,

       

3.00%, 12/1/49

     227       206     

Pool #CA5020,

       

3.50%, 1/1/50

     476       446     

Pool #CA5452,

       

3.00%, 3/1/50

     739       668     

Pool #CA5508,

       

3.00%, 4/1/50

     908       820     

Pool #CA5700,

       

2.50%, 5/1/50

     14,812       12,948     

Pool #CA6072,

       

2.50%, 6/1/50

     377       327     

Pool #CA6074,

       

2.50%, 6/1/50

     532       461     

Pool #CA6144,

       

2.50%, 6/1/50

     623       539     

Pool #CA6290,

       

3.00%, 7/1/50

     478       433     

Pool #CA6305,

       

2.50%, 7/1/50

     1,068       923     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

  

Pool #CA6339,

       

2.50%, 7/1/50

     $1,066        $921     

Pool #CA6346,

       

2.50%, 7/1/50

     624       539     

Pool #CA6563,

       

2.50%, 8/1/35

     547       509     

Pool #CA6601,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     461       400     

Pool #CA6951,

       

2.50%, 9/1/50

     434       376     

Pool #CA6962,

       

2.50%, 9/1/50

     637       555     

Pool #CA6986,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     2,167       1,806     

Pool #CA7019,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     1,202       997     

Pool #CA7216,

       

2.00%, 10/1/50

     2,633       2,184     

Pool #CA7232,

       

2.50%, 10/1/50

     1,256       1,085     

Pool #CA7600,

       

2.50%, 11/1/50

     1,240       1,071     

Pool #CA7697,

       

1.50%, 11/1/50

     3,278       2,581     

Pool #CA7736,

       

2.50%, 11/1/50

     1,253       1,088     

Pool #CA8043,

       

2.50%, 12/1/50

     769       667     

Pool #CA9143,

       

2.00%, 2/1/36

     938       846     

Pool #CA9355,

       

2.00%, 3/1/41

     496       429     

Pool #CA9418,

       

1.50%, 3/1/36

     544       479     

Pool #CB0325,

       

2.00%, 4/1/51

     1,691       1,401     

Pool #CB1903,

       

2.50%, 10/1/51

     1,711       1,492     

Pool #CB2049,

       

2.50%, 11/1/51

     1,797       1,550     

Pool #CB2079,

       

2.00%, 11/1/51

     5,466       4,527     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   107   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #CB3597,

       

3.50%, 5/1/52

     $1,628        $1,513     

Pool #CB3705,

       

5/1/37(14)

     277       263     

Pool #CB4377,

       

4.00%, 8/1/52

     576       551     

Pool #FM1496,

       

3.50%, 9/1/49

     1,336       1,254     

Pool #FM1708,

       

3.00%, 12/1/45

     262       242     

Pool #FM1742,

       

3.00%, 10/1/49

     246       223     

Pool #FM1938,

       

4.50%, 9/1/49

     420       418     

Pool #FM2305,

       

3.50%, 2/1/50

     658       617     

Pool #FM2715,

       

3.00%, 3/1/50

     163       148     

Pool #FM2778,

       

3.00%, 3/1/50

     1,058       959     

Pool #FM2963,

       

3.00%, 2/1/50

     4,551       4,130     

Pool #FM3125,

       

3.50%, 3/1/50

     959       905     

Pool #FM3225,

       

3.00%, 5/1/50

     603       546     

Pool #FM3610,

       

4.00%, 6/1/50

     319       309     

Pool #FM3747,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     994       862     

Pool #FM3969,

       

2.50%, 8/1/43

     388       340     

Pool #FM4055,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     6,573       5,681     

Pool #FM4149,

       

3.00%, 9/1/50

     3,091       2,791     

Pool #FM4193,

       

2.50%, 9/1/50

     707       618     

Pool #FM4476,

       

2.00%, 10/1/50

     1,762       1,462     

Pool #FM4544,

       

2.00%, 10/1/50

     939       779     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #FM4598,

       

2.00%, 11/1/40

     $215        $186     

Pool #FM4633,

       

2.00%, 10/1/50

     941       782     

Pool #FM4734,

       

2.00%, 11/1/35

     1,186       1,073     

Pool #FM4762,

       

2.00%, 11/1/50

     1,440       1,209     

Pool #FM4799,

       

2.00%, 11/1/50

     775       643     

Pool #FM4868,

       

2.00%, 11/1/50

     1,341       1,115     

Pool #FM4934,

       

2.00%, 11/1/35

     732       664     

Pool #FM4951,

       

1.50%, 11/1/35

     588       517     

Pool #FM5026,

       

2.00%, 12/1/50

     1,310       1,089     

Pool #FM5087,

       

2.00%, 12/1/50

     508       422     

Pool #FM5210,

       

2.00%, 12/1/50

     2,427       2,040     

Pool #FM5534,

       

2.00%, 1/1/41

     319       276     

Pool #FM5570,

       

2.00%, 1/1/36

     731       661     

Pool #FM5580,

       

1.50%, 1/1/36

     746       656     

Pool #FM5849,

       

2.00%, 12/1/50

     976       809     

Pool #FM6055,

       

2.00%, 2/1/51

     2,006       1,663     

Pool #FM6099,

       

2.00%, 2/1/51

     1,958       1,624     

Pool #FM6338,

       

2.00%, 2/1/51

     1,246       1,034     

Pool #FM6496,

       

2.00%, 2/1/51

     582       488     

Pool #FM6511,

       

2.00%, 3/1/36

     2,044       1,849     

Pool #FM6550,

       

2.00%, 3/1/51

     406       338     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   108   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #FM6943,

       

2.00%, 4/1/51

     $1,376        $1,151     

Pool #FM6964,

       

2.00%, 5/1/51

     1,112       932     

Pool #FM6991,

       

2.00%, 4/1/51

     1,620       1,343     

Pool #FM7078,

       

2.00%, 4/1/51

     1,324       1,111     

Pool #FM7080,

       

2.00%, 4/1/51

     686       575     

Pool #FM7360,

       

2.00%, 5/1/41

     427       369     

Pool #FM7411,

       

2.00%, 5/1/51

     3,277       2,710     

Pool #FM7429,

       

1.50%, 5/1/36

     1,712       1,505     

Pool #FM7622,

       

2.00%, 5/1/51

     866       726     

Pool #FM8146,

       

2.00%, 7/1/36

     1,624       1,466     

Pool #FM8848,

       

2.50%, 9/1/41

     883       788     

Pool #FS0153,

       

2.00%, 12/1/36

     2,632       2,376     

Pool #FS1096,

       

2.00%, 1/1/51

     1,425       1,182     

Pool #FS2039,

       

2.00%, 2/1/51

     941       781     

Pool #FS2442,

       

4.00%, 7/1/52

     897       862     

Pool #FS2815,

       

4.00%, 9/1/52

     486       469     

Pool #FS3086,

       

5.50%, 10/1/52

     1,872       1,902     

Pool #FS3402,

       

5.00%, 11/1/52

     395       396     

Pool #FS3421,

       

5.00%, 12/1/52

     394       393     

Pool #FS3452,

       

5.00%, 12/1/52

     694       706     

Pool #FS3747,

       

5.50%, 12/1/52

     783       791     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

 

    

Pool #FS3762,

       

5.00%, 12/1/52

     $498        $499     

Pool #MA0361,

       

4.00%, 3/1/30

     45       44     

Pool #MA0711,

       

3.50%, 4/1/31

     81       80     

Pool #MA0976,

       

3.50%, 2/1/32

     180       177     

Pool #MA1138,

       

3.50%, 8/1/32

     139       135     

Pool #MA1141,

       

3.00%, 8/1/32

     65       61     

Pool #MA1200,

       

3.00%, 10/1/32

     374       353     

Pool #MA1511,

       

2.50%, 7/1/33

     125       116     

Pool #MA2320,

       

3.00%, 7/1/35

     288       271     

Pool #MA2473,

       

3.50%, 12/1/35

     116       112     

Pool #MA2512,

       

4.00%, 1/1/46

     142       139     

Pool #MA2670,

       

3.00%, 7/1/46

     634       581     

Pool #MA2672,

       

3.00%, 7/1/36

     144       135     

Pool #MA2705,

       

3.00%, 8/1/46

     459       421     

Pool #MA2737,

       

3.00%, 9/1/46

     210       193     

Pool #MA2771,

       

3.00%, 10/1/46

     229       209     

Pool #MA2775,

       

2.50%, 10/1/31

     145       137     

Pool #MA2781,

       

2.50%, 10/1/46

     169       148     

Pool #MA2804,

       

3.00%, 11/1/36

     278       261     

Pool #MA2817,

       

2.50%, 11/1/36

     112       102     

Pool #MA2841,

       

2.50%, 12/1/36

     45       41     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   109   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%    continued

       

Pool #MA2863,

       

3.00%, 1/1/47

     $3,762        $3,447     

Pool #MA2895,

       

3.00%, 2/1/47

     232       213     

Pool #MA3028,

       

3.50%, 6/1/37

     214       206     

Pool #MA3057,

       

3.50%, 7/1/47

     362       342     

Pool #MA3058,

       

4.00%, 7/1/47

     135       131     

Pool #MA3059,

       

3.50%, 7/1/37

     36       34     

Pool #MA3073,

       

4.50%, 7/1/47

     285       284     

Pool #MA3127,

       

3.00%, 9/1/37

     88       82     

Pool #MA3150,

       

4.50%, 10/1/47

     158       157     

Pool #MA3181,

       

3.50%, 11/1/37

     57       55     

Pool #MA3182,

       

3.50%, 11/1/47

     437       412     

Pool #MA3184,

       

4.50%, 11/1/47

     51       51     

Pool #MA3185,

       

3.00%, 11/1/37

     96       90     

Pool #MA3188,

       

3.00%, 11/1/32

     313       299     

Pool #MA3211,

       

4.00%, 12/1/47

     83       81     

Pool #MA3239,

       

4.00%, 1/1/48

     357       347     

Pool #MA3276,

       

3.50%, 2/1/48

     359       338     

Pool #MA3281,

       

4.00%, 2/1/38

     202       197     

Pool #MA3334,

       

4.50%, 4/1/48

     273       272     

Pool #MA3385,

       

4.50%, 6/1/48

     95       94     

Pool #MA3413,

       

4.00%, 7/1/38

     36       35     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%    continued

 

  

Pool #MA3443,

       

4.00%, 8/1/48

     $86        $84     

Pool #MA3444,

       

4.50%, 8/1/48

     83       82     

Pool #MA3467,

       

4.00%, 9/1/48

     83       80     

Pool #MA3492,

       

4.00%, 10/1/38

     30       29     

Pool #MA3547,

       

3.00%, 12/1/33

     178       170     

Pool #MA3590,

       

4.00%, 2/1/39

     31       30     

Pool #MA3685,

       

3.00%, 6/1/49

     140       127     

Pool #MA3692,

       

3.50%, 7/1/49

     109       102     

Pool #MA3695,

       

3.00%, 7/1/34

     67       64     

Pool #MA3744,

       

3.00%, 8/1/49

     157       142     

Pool #MA3765,

       

2.50%, 9/1/49

     326       283     

Pool #MA3870,

       

2.50%, 12/1/49

     167       145     

Pool #MA3871,

       

3.00%, 12/1/49

     158       143     

Pool #MA3896,

       

2.50%, 1/1/35

     1,010       937     

Pool #MA3898,

       

3.50%, 1/1/35

     334       324     

Pool #MA3902,

       

2.50%, 1/1/50

     162       140     

Pool #MA3934,

       

3.00%, 2/1/40

     104       97     

Pool #MA3958,

       

3.00%, 3/1/40

     109       102     

Pool #MA4013,

       

2.50%, 5/1/35

     217       202     

Pool #MA4014,

       

3.00%, 5/1/35

     350       332     

Pool #MA4016,

       

2.50%, 5/1/40

     390       348     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   110   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%     continued

       

Pool #MA4053,

       

2.50%, 6/1/35

     $890        $828     

Pool #MA4071,

       

2.00%, 7/1/40

     285       246     

Pool #MA4072,

       

2.50%, 7/1/40

     240       214     

Pool #MA4078,

       

2.50%, 7/1/50

     1,373       1,188     

Pool #MA4093,

       

2.00%, 8/1/40

     155       134     

Pool #MA4094,

       

2.50%, 8/1/40

     264       236     

Pool #MA4096,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     859       743     

Pool #MA4099,

       

2.50%, 8/1/35

     896       834     

Pool #MA4100,

       

2.00%, 8/1/50

     1,682       1,395     

Pool #MA4119,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     1,977       1,641     

Pool #MA4122,

       

1.50%, 9/1/35

     309       272     

Pool #MA4123,

       

2.00%, 9/1/35

     1,093       989     

Pool #MA4128,

       

2.00%, 9/1/40

     446       374     

Pool #MA4129,

       

2.50%, 9/1/40

     275       246     

Pool #MA4153,

       

2.50%, 10/1/40

     128       114     

Pool #MA4154,

       

1.50%, 10/1/35

     467       411     

Pool #MA4155,

       

2.00%, 10/1/35

     1,191       1,077     

Pool #MA4176,

       

2.00%, 11/1/40

     784       678     

Pool #MA4181,

       

1.50%, 11/1/50

     2,503       1,971     

Pool #MA4232,

       

2.00%, 1/1/41

     381       327     

Pool #MA4254,

       

1.50%, 2/1/51

     551       433     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 13.0%    continued

       

Pool #MA4266,

       

1.50%, 2/1/41

     $1,050        $875     

Pool #MA4278,

       

1.50%, 3/1/36

     2,075       1,825     

Pool #MA4280,

       

1.50%, 3/1/51

     953       750     

Pool #MA4310,

       

1.50%, 4/1/41

     337       280     

Pool #MA4333,

       

2.00%, 5/1/41

     586       507     

Pool #MA4342,

       

1.50%, 5/1/41

     172       143     

Pool #MA4496,

       

1.50%, 12/1/36

     1,327       1,166     

Pool #MA4692,

       

8/1/37(14)

     185       171     

Pool #MA4805,

       

4.50%, 11/1/52

     2,637       2,584     

Pool #MA4823,

       

4.50%, 10/1/37

     274       273     

Pool TBA,

       

4/1/53(14)

     17,000       16,791     
       
               283,613           

Federal Farm Credit Bank – 0.2%

       

0.73%, 5/27/25

     2,000       1,859     

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp.,

       

3.32%, 2/25/26

     520       510     

4.75%, 3/9/26

     1,180       1,203     
       
               3,572           

Federal Home Loan Bank – 0.1%

       

1.10%, 8/20/26

     2,000       1,814     

3.25%, 11/16/28

     1,000       974     

5.50%, 7/15/36

     500       571     
       
               3,359           

Freddie Mac – 9.8%

       

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,

       

5.65%, 3/7/25

     1,100       1,101     

0.38%, 7/21/25

     500       460     

0.38%, 9/23/25

     2,500       2,284     

6.75%, 3/15/31

     700       841     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   111   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K046, Class A2,

       

3.21%, 3/25/25

     $250        $243     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K053, Class A2,

       

3.00%, 12/25/25

     300       289     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K054, Class A2,

       

2.75%, 1/25/26

     250       239     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K056, Class A2,

       

2.53%, 5/25/26

     400       379     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K058, Class A2,

       

2.65%, 8/25/26

     250       237     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K059, Class A2,

       

3.12%, 9/25/26

     100       96     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K065, Class A2,

       

3.24%, 4/25/27

     350       337     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K067, Class A2,

       

3.19%, 7/25/27

     250       240     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K068, Class A2,

       

3.24%, 8/25/27

     150       144     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K069, Class A2,

       

3.19%, 9/25/27

     200       192     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K072, Class A2,

       

3.44%, 12/25/27

     150       145     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K074, Class A2,

       

3.60%, 1/25/28

     $150        $146     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K075, Class A2,

       

3.65%, 2/25/28

     150       146     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K076, Class A2,

       

3.90%, 4/25/28

     200       197     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K077, Class A2,

       

3.85%, 5/25/28

     200       197     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K078, Class A2,

       

3.85%, 6/25/28

     150       148     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K079, Class A2,

       

3.93%, 6/25/28

     200       197     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K080, Class A2,

       

3.93%, 7/25/28

     200       197     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K081, Class A2,

       

3.90%, 8/25/28

     200       197     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K082, Class A2,

       

3.92%, 9/25/28

     350       345     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K083, Class A2,

       

4.05%, 9/25/28

     200       199     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K086, Class A2,

       

3.86%, 11/25/28

     200       197     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   112   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K088, Class A2,

       

3.69%, 1/25/29

     $100        $97     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K090, Class A2,

       

3.42%, 2/25/29

     500       480     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K091, Class A2,

       

3.51%, 3/25/29

     150       145     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K092, Class A2,

       

3.30%, 4/25/29

     300       286     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K093, Class A2,

       

2.98%, 5/25/29

     200       187     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K094, Class A2,

       

2.90%, 6/25/29

     300       279     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K102, Class A2,

       

2.54%, 10/25/29

     250       226     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K104, Class A2,

       

2.25%, 1/25/30

     250       222     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K105, Class A2,

       

1.87%, 1/25/30

     200       173     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K110, Class A2,

       

1.48%, 4/25/30

     500       419     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K111, Class A2,

       

1.35%, 5/25/30

     500       413     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K112, Class A2,

       

1.31%, 5/25/30

     $500        $412     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K113, Class A2,

       

1.34%, 6/25/30

     500       412     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K117, Class A2,

       

1.41%, 8/25/30

     100       82     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K119, Class A2,

       

1.57%, 9/25/30

     250       208     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K122, Class A2,

       

1.52%, 11/25/30

     200       165     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K129, Class A2,

       

1.91%, 5/25/31

     300       254     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K141, Class A2,

       

2.25%, 2/25/32

     200       171     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K144, Class A2,

       

2.45%, 4/25/32

     500       433     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1510, Class A2,

       

3.72%, 1/25/31

     100       97     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1510, Class A3,

       

3.79%, 1/25/34

     100       96     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1511, Class A2,

       

3.47%, 3/25/31

     100       95     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   113   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1511, Class A3,

       

3.54%, 3/25/34

     $100        $93     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1512, Class A2,

       

2.99%, 5/25/31

     100       91     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1512, Class A3,

       

3.06%, 4/25/34

     100       88     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1515, Class A2,

       

1.94%, 2/25/35

     100       77     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1517, Class A2,

       

1.72%, 7/25/35

     200       151     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1518, Class A2,

       

1.86%, 10/25/35

     150       114     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1519, Class A2,

       

2.01%, 12/25/35

     150       115     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K-1520, Class A2,

       

2.44%, 2/25/36

     150       121     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K1522, Class A2,

       

2.36%, 10/25/36

     100       77     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K154, Class A2,

       

3.42%, 4/25/32

     100       95     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K155, Class A3,

       

3.75%, 4/25/33

     100       96     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%    continued

       

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K157, Class A2,

       

3.99%, 5/25/33

     $100        $98     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K157, Class A3,

       

3.99%, 8/25/33

     100       98     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K732, Class A2,

       

3.70%, 5/25/25

     392       385     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K733, Class A2,

       

3.75%, 8/25/25

     500       491     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K734, Class A2,

       

3.21%, 2/25/26

     200       194     

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K735, Class A2,

       

2.86%, 5/25/26

     149       142     

Pool #QA0127,

       

3.50%, 6/1/49

     631       593     

Pool #QA1132,

       

3.50%, 7/1/49

     181       170     

Pool #QA1263,

       

3.50%, 7/1/49

     238       224     

Pool #QA1752,

       

3.50%, 8/1/49

     1,234       1,158     

Pool #QA1883,

       

4.00%, 8/1/49

     396       384     

Pool #QA3149,

       

3.00%, 10/1/49

     365       331     

Pool #QA4699,

       

3.00%, 11/1/49

     216       195     

Pool #QA8043,

       

3.00%, 3/1/50

     1,696       1,537     

Pool #QB0211,

       

2.50%, 6/1/50

     524       452     

Pool #QB2516,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     390       337     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   114   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

Freddie Mac – 9.8%    continued

       

Pool #QB2545,

       

2.00%, 8/1/50

     $2,142        $1,777     

Pool #QB2682,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     451       390     

Pool #QB2966,

       

2.50%, 9/1/50

     154       134     

Pool #QB3199,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     751       623     

Pool #QB4467,

       

2.00%, 10/1/50

     1,426       1,186     

Pool #QB5079,

       

2.00%, 11/1/50

     1,719       1,441     

Pool #QB5128,

       

2.00%, 10/1/50

     1,130       937     

Pool #QB5507,

       

2.00%, 11/1/50

     783       651     

Pool #QB6246,

       

2.00%, 12/1/50

     378       318     

Pool #QB6448,

       

2.00%, 12/1/50

     1,170       970     

Pool #QB8131,

       

2.00%, 2/1/51

     3,761       3,119     

Pool #QB8132,

       

2.00%, 1/1/51

     5,042       4,181     

Pool #QB9266,

       

2.00%, 3/1/51

     522       434     

Pool #QB9410,

       

2.00%, 1/1/51

     1,526       1,265     

Pool #QC1443,

       

2.00%, 5/1/51

     2,057       1,722     

Pool #QC1809,

       

2.00%, 5/1/51

     504       418     

Pool #QC2062,

       

2.00%, 5/1/51

     818       676     

Pool #QC3259,

       

2.00%, 6/1/51

     3,128       2,608     

Pool #QC9442,

       

2.50%, 10/1/51

     4,467       3,856     

Pool #QD0822,

       

3.00%, 11/1/51

     1,279       1,160     

Pool #QD2146,

       

2.00%, 12/1/51

     2,584       2,141     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    VALUE
(000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

Freddie Mac – 9.8%    continued

 

    

Pool #QE9161,

       

4.50%, 9/1/52

     $853        $835     

Pool #QF7121,

       

5.50%, 2/1/53

     998       1,009     

Pool #QK0622,

       

1.50%, 2/1/41

     561       468     

Pool #QN0818,

       

2.50%, 10/1/34

     273       255     

Pool #QN4614,

       

1.50%, 12/1/35

     229       201     

Pool #QN5018,

       

2.00%, 1/1/36

     1,415       1,280     

Pool #QN5866,

       

2.00%, 4/1/36

     763       689     

Pool #QN6394,

       

1.50%, 5/1/36

     1,814       1,596     

Pool #QN8899,

       

2.00%, 12/1/36

     875       790     

Pool #RA1196,

       

4.00%, 8/1/49

     829       803     

Pool #RA1343,

       

3.00%, 9/1/49

     2,396       2,171     

Pool #RA1493,

       

3.00%, 10/1/49

     3,451       3,127     

Pool #RA1501,

       

3.00%, 10/1/49

     138       125     

Pool #RA2010,

       

3.50%, 1/1/50

     273       256     

Pool #RA2117,

       

3.00%, 2/1/50

     339       307     

Pool #RA2386,

       

3.00%, 4/1/50

     847       767     

Pool #RA2457,

       

3.00%, 4/1/50

     529       479     

Pool #RA2677,

       

2.00%, 6/1/50

     2,041       1,697     

Pool #RA2730,

       

2.50%, 6/1/50

     311       271     

Pool #RA2790,

       

2.50%, 6/1/50

     493       426     

Pool #RA2853,

       

2.50%, 6/1/50

     637       551     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   115   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

       

Pool #RA2959,

       

2.50%, 7/1/50

     $576        $499     

Pool #RA3086,

       

2.50%, 7/1/50

     435       378     

Pool #RA3306,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     398       344     

Pool #RA3517,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     1,043       867     

Pool #RA3524,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     2,125       1,764     

Pool #RA3563,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     1,052       873     

Pool #RA3578,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     1,369       1,135     

Pool #RA3580,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     1,307       1,085     

Pool #RA3653,

       

1.50%, 10/1/50

     654       515     

Pool #RA3662,

       

2.50%, 10/1/50

     650       562     

Pool #RA3663,

       

2.50%, 10/1/50

     669       581     

Pool #RA3723,

       

2.00%, 10/1/50

     1,350       1,120     

Pool #RA3765,

       

2.50%, 10/1/50

     654       568     

Pool #RA3908,

       

1.50%, 11/1/50

     598       471     

Pool #RA3913,

       

2.50%, 11/1/50

     7,527       6,592     

Pool #RA4209,

       

1.50%, 12/1/50

     1,897       1,494     

Pool #RA4218,

       

2.50%, 12/1/50

     8,191       7,074     

Pool #RA5204,

       

2.00%, 5/1/51

     1,649       1,364     

Pool #RA5373,

       

2.00%, 6/1/51

     789       655     

Pool #RA6333,

       

2.00%, 11/1/51

     4,087       3,380     

Pool #RA6340,

       

2.50%, 11/1/51

     2,759       2,381     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

       

Pool #RA7097,

       

3.50%, 4/1/52

     $940        $874     

Pool #RA7099,

       

2.00%, 1/1/51

     2,984       2,475     

Pool #RB0452,

       

2.00%, 2/1/41

     877       758     

Pool #RB5032,

       

2.50%, 2/1/40

     78       69     

Pool #RB5033,

       

3.00%, 2/1/40

     288       269     

Pool #RB5043,

       

2.50%, 4/1/40

     142       127     

Pool #RB5048,

       

2.50%, 5/1/40

     78       70     

Pool #RB5059,

       

2.50%, 7/1/40

     99       88     

Pool #RB5066,

       

2.50%, 8/1/40

     267       238     

Pool #RB5072,

       

2.50%, 9/1/40

     275       245     

Pool #RB5076,

       

2.00%, 8/1/40

     563       483     

Pool #RB5078,

       

2.50%, 10/1/40

     186       166     

Pool #RB5085,

       

2.00%, 11/1/40

     504       436     

Pool #RB5090,

       

2.00%, 12/1/40

     595       515     

Pool #RB5095,

       

2.00%, 1/1/41

     380       327     

Pool #RB5100,

       

2.00%, 2/1/41

     312       270     

Pool #RB5110,

       

1.50%, 5/1/41

     1,201       1,000     

Pool #RB5111,

       

2.00%, 5/1/41

     503       435     

Pool #RB5131,

       

2.00%, 10/1/41

     888       763     

Pool #RC1857,

       

1.50%, 2/1/36

     1,320       1,161     

Pool #RC2045,

       

2.00%, 6/1/36

     301       272     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   116   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

       

Pool #SB0048,

       

3.00%, 8/1/34

     $513        $486     

Pool #SB0330,

       

2.00%, 5/1/35

     427       387     

Pool #SB0434,

       

2.00%, 10/1/35

     723       654     

Pool #SB0507,

       

2.00%, 3/1/36

     1,330       1,204     

Pool #SB0571,

       

2.00%, 10/1/36

     1,331       1,201     

Pool #SB0726,

       

4.00%, 8/1/37

     403       397     

Pool #SB8045,

       

2.50%, 5/1/35

     185       172     

Pool #SB8046,

       

3.00%, 5/1/35

     326       309     

Pool #SB8049,

       

2.50%, 6/1/35

     615       572     

Pool #SB8057,

       

2.00%, 8/1/35

     628       568     

Pool #SB8058,

       

2.50%, 8/1/35

     730       679     

Pool #SB8061,

       

2.00%, 9/1/35

     1,109       1,003     

Pool #SB8067,

       

1.50%, 9/1/35

     283       249     

Pool #SB8068,

       

1.50%, 10/1/35

     307       270     

Pool #SB8069,

       

2.00%, 10/1/35

     884       799     

Pool #SB8073,

       

1.50%, 11/1/35

     396       348     

Pool #SB8078,

       

1.50%, 12/1/35

     836       736     

Pool #SB8083,

       

1.50%, 1/1/36

     483       424     

Pool #SB8092,

       

1.50%, 3/1/36

     862       758     

Pool #SB8122,

       

1.50%, 10/1/36

     1,804       1,587     

Pool #SB8206,

       

1/1/38(14)

     189       191     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

       

Pool #SB8208,

       

1/1/38(14)

     $93        $95     

Pool #SB8501,

       

2.00%, 8/1/35

     722       653     

Pool #SD0163,

       

3.00%, 12/1/49

     645       585     

Pool #SD0261,

       

3.00%, 2/1/50

     255       231     

Pool #SD0262,

       

3.50%, 2/1/50

     426       403     

Pool #SD0410,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     1,318       1,148     

Pool #SD0414,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     242       210     

Pool #SD0467,

       

2.00%, 12/1/50

     605       501     

Pool #SD0537,

       

2.00%, 3/1/51

     3,303       2,738     

Pool #SD0608,

       

2.50%, 5/1/51

     3,287       2,887     

Pool #SD0764,

       

2.50%, 10/1/51

     2,600       2,243     

Pool #SD1592,

       

4.00%, 8/1/52

     774       740     

Pool #SD1596,

       

4.00%, 9/1/52

     677       653     

Pool #SD1855,

       

5.00%, 9/1/52

     582       582     

Pool #SD1958,

       

5.00%, 11/1/52

     396       401     

Pool #SD2236,

       

5.50%, 11/1/52

     1,271       1,292     

Pool #SD2258,

       

5.00%, 1/1/53

     698       697     

Pool #SD2266,

       

5.00%, 1/1/53

     698       698     

Pool #SD7512,

       

3.00%, 2/1/50

     545       496     

Pool #SD7536,

       

2.50%, 2/1/51

     6,160       5,385     

Pool #SD7537,

       

2.00%, 3/1/51

     3,290       2,728     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   117   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

       

Pool #SD7539,

       

2.00%, 4/1/51

     $3,261        $2,733     

Pool #SD7541,

       

2.00%, 5/1/51

     2,229       1,866     

Pool #SD8019,

       

4.50%, 10/1/49

     380       378     

Pool #SD8023,

       

2.50%, 11/1/49

     306       265     

Pool #SD8029,

       

2.50%, 12/1/49

     344       298     

Pool #SD8037,

       

2.50%, 1/1/50

     349       302     

Pool #SD8083,

       

2.50%, 8/1/50

     786       679     

Pool #SD8090,

       

2.00%, 9/1/50

     2,429       2,015     

Pool #SD8097,

       

2.00%, 8/1/50

     2,134       1,770     

Pool #SD8104,

       

1.50%, 11/1/50

     4,146       3,265     

Pool #SD8112,

       

1.50%, 12/1/50

     1,232       970     

Pool #SD8139,

       

1.50%, 4/1/51

     2,362       1,855     

Pool #SD8266,

       

4.50%, 11/1/52

     2,642       2,589     

Pool #ZA1036,

       

4.50%, 2/1/40

     78       79     

Pool #ZA1159,

       

3.50%, 4/1/42

     234       223     

Pool #ZA1165,

       

3.50%, 4/1/42

     326       311     

Pool #ZA1254,

       

3.00%, 10/1/42

     1,028       948     

Pool #ZA1334,

       

3.50%, 7/1/42

     115       110     

Pool #ZA1361,

       

3.50%, 5/1/43

     167       159     

Pool #ZA1375,

       

4.00%, 9/1/44

     92       89     

Pool #ZA1378,

       

3.50%, 10/1/44

     154       146     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

 

  

Pool #ZA2773,

       

2.50%, 8/1/27

     $66        $63     

Pool #ZA3862,

       

2.50%, 5/1/31

     278       262     

Pool #ZA4194,

       

3.00%, 4/1/43

     243       224     

Pool #ZA4214,

       

3.00%, 5/1/43

     374       344     

Pool #ZA4715,

       

4.00%, 9/1/46

     922       899     

Pool #ZA5107,

       

4.00%, 11/1/47

     173       168     

Pool #ZA5642,

       

4.00%, 9/1/48

     175       170     

Pool #ZA5950,

       

4.50%, 11/1/48

     456       454     

Pool #ZI6135,

       

5.00%, 9/1/34

     391       399     

Pool #ZI6854,

       

4.50%, 12/1/37

     45       45     

Pool #ZI7645,

       

5.00%, 6/1/38

     91       93     

Pool #ZI8519,

       

4.50%, 2/1/39

     18       18     

Pool #ZI9349,

       

4.50%, 10/1/39

     273       273     

Pool #ZI9657,

       

4.50%, 1/1/40

     343       343     

Pool #ZI9862,

       

4.50%, 3/1/40

     180       181     

Pool #ZI9939,

       

4.50%, 4/1/40

     114       114     

Pool #ZJ0631,

       

4.50%, 10/1/40

     136       136     

Pool #ZJ1046,

       

4.00%, 1/1/41

     182       178     

Pool #ZJ1052,

       

4.00%, 1/1/41

     156       153     

Pool #ZJ1228,

       

4.00%, 2/1/41

     229       224     

Pool #ZJ1359,

       

4.50%, 3/1/41

     121       121     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   118   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

       

Pool #ZK5468,

       

2.00%, 5/1/28

     $309        $293     

Pool #ZK7259,

       

2.50%, 4/1/30

     280       264     

Pool #ZK7533,

       

2.50%, 7/1/30

     188       177     

Pool #ZL1714,

       

4.50%, 7/1/41

     163       163     

Pool #ZL1806,

       

4.50%, 8/1/41

     438       440     

Pool #ZL1922,

       

4.00%, 9/1/41

     53       52     

Pool #ZL2350,

       

3.50%, 11/1/41

     81       77     

Pool #ZL3211,

       

3.50%, 6/1/42

     315       300     

Pool #ZL3245,

       

4.00%, 6/1/42

     506       495     

Pool #ZL3535,

       

3.50%, 8/1/42

     591       564     

Pool #ZL3551,

       

3.50%, 8/1/42

     453       432     

Pool #ZL4634,

       

3.00%, 1/1/43

     1,517       1,399     

Pool #ZL4709,

       

3.00%, 1/1/43

     320       295     

Pool #ZL5074,

       

3.00%, 2/1/43

     145       134     

Pool #ZL5915,

       

3.50%, 5/1/43

     690       658     

Pool #ZL5927,

       

3.00%, 5/1/43

     211       194     

Pool #ZL6381,

       

3.00%, 6/1/43

     327       301     

Pool #ZL6467,

       

3.00%, 7/1/43

     246       227     

Pool #ZL6676,

       

3.00%, 8/1/43

     502       463     

Pool #ZL6920,

       

3.50%, 8/1/43

     97       93     

Pool #ZL7780,

       

4.00%, 2/1/44

     268       263     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

 

  

Pool #ZL8299,

       

3.50%, 7/1/44

     $636        $605     

Pool #ZL8300,

       

4.00%, 7/1/44

     524       511     

Pool #ZL8709,

       

4.00%, 11/1/44

     163       160     

Pool #ZM0489,

       

4.00%, 11/1/45

     203       198     

Pool #ZM0617,

       

3.50%, 12/1/45

     236       223     

Pool #ZM1194,

       

3.00%, 6/1/46

     286       263     

Pool #ZM1933,

       

3.00%, 10/1/46

     316       290     

Pool #ZM2167,

       

3.00%, 11/1/46

     505       463     

Pool #ZM2286,

       

3.50%, 12/1/46

     835       788     

Pool #ZM3525,

       

3.50%, 6/1/47

     119       113     

Pool #ZM3933,

       

3.50%, 8/1/47

     467       441     

Pool #ZM4305,

       

3.50%, 9/1/47

     466       440     

Pool #ZM4601,

       

3.50%, 10/1/47

     589       557     

Pool #ZM4711,

       

4.00%, 11/1/47

     753       733     

Pool #ZM4736,

       

3.50%, 11/1/47

     176       166     

Pool #ZM4908,

       

3.50%, 11/1/47

     326       308     

Pool #ZM5133,

       

3.50%, 12/1/47

     137       129     

Pool #ZM5397,

       

3.50%, 1/1/48

     275       260     

Pool #ZM5659,

       

3.50%, 2/1/48

     277       261     

Pool #ZM5917,

       

4.00%, 3/1/48

     196       191     

Pool #ZM6682,

       

4.50%, 5/1/48

     195       194     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   119   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

   

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

       

Pool #ZM7370,

       

4.00%, 7/1/48

     $127        $123     

Pool #ZM7378,

       

5.00%, 7/1/48

     168       170     

Pool #ZM7849,

       

4.00%, 8/1/48

     51       49     

Pool #ZM8045,

       

4.00%, 9/1/48

     180       175     

Pool #ZM8575,

       

4.50%, 10/1/48

     133       132     

Pool #ZN1506,

       

3.50%, 11/1/48

     771       725     

Pool #ZN3447,

       

3.50%, 2/1/49

     119       112     

Pool #ZS0932,

       

4.50%, 8/1/34

     9       9     

Pool #ZS1567,

       

5.00%, 8/1/37

     12       12     

Pool #ZS2391,

       

5.00%, 9/1/38

     23       24     

Pool #ZS2499,

       

5.00%, 3/1/38

     56       57     

Pool #ZS2533,

       

4.50%, 2/1/39

     57       57     

Pool #ZS2827,

       

4.50%, 11/1/39

     138       138     

Pool #ZS2905,

       

4.50%, 4/1/40

     203       204     

Pool #ZS3554,

       

3.50%, 7/1/42

     216       206     

Pool #ZS3596,

       

4.00%, 6/1/42

     547       535     

Pool #ZS3613,

       

4.00%, 8/1/42

     304       298     

Pool #ZS3792,

       

2.50%, 7/1/43

     284       249     

Pool #ZS4078,

       

3.50%, 1/1/45

     302       287     

Pool #ZS4100,

       

3.50%, 3/1/45

     547       518     

Pool #ZS4127,

       

4.50%, 7/1/44

     130       130     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

 

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

      

Pool #ZS4472,

      

3.50%, 2/1/42

     $207        $198     

Pool #ZS4536,

      

3.50%, 10/1/43

     295       281    

Pool #ZS4584,

      

3.00%, 9/1/44

     103       95    

Pool #ZS4600,

      

4.00%, 1/1/45

     306       299    

Pool #ZS4607,

      

3.50%, 3/1/45

     388       366    

Pool #ZS4617,

      

3.00%, 6/1/45

     200       184    

Pool #ZS4618,

      

3.50%, 6/1/45

     318       300    

Pool #ZS4621,

      

3.00%, 7/1/45

     482       444    

Pool #ZS4627,

      

4.00%, 8/1/45

     107       104    

Pool #ZS4629,

      

3.00%, 9/1/45

     1,473       1,355    

Pool #ZS4630,

      

3.50%, 9/1/45

     215       203    

Pool #ZS4634,

      

4.00%, 10/1/45

     128       124    

Pool #ZS4639,

      

4.00%, 11/1/45

     129       126    

Pool #ZS4642,

      

3.50%, 12/1/45

     438       414    

Pool #ZS4655,

      

3.50%, 3/1/46

     214       202    

Pool #ZS4667,

      

3.00%, 6/1/46

     307       282    

Pool #ZS4671,

      

3.00%, 8/1/46

     690       633    

Pool #ZS4677,

      

3.00%, 9/1/46

     193       177    

Pool #ZS4682,

      

3.00%, 10/1/46

     253       233    

Pool #ZS4703,

      

3.00%, 2/1/47

     200       183    

Pool #ZS4722,

      

3.50%, 6/1/47

     196       185    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   120   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

       

Pool #ZS4730,

       

3.50%, 8/1/47

     $73        $69     

Pool #ZS4740,

       

4.00%, 10/1/47

     348       336     

Pool #ZS4743,

       

3.50%, 11/1/47

     477       450     

Pool #ZS4745,

       

4.50%, 11/1/47

     331       330     

Pool #ZS4747,

       

3.50%, 12/1/47

     133       125     

Pool #ZS4748,

       

4.00%, 12/1/47

     364       354     

Pool #ZS4749,

       

4.50%, 12/1/47

     110       110     

Pool #ZS4752,

       

4.00%, 1/1/48

     286       279     

Pool #ZS4759,

       

3.50%, 3/1/48

     285       269     

Pool #ZS4769,

       

4.00%, 5/1/48

     154       150     

Pool #ZS4773,

       

4.50%, 6/1/48

     48       48     

Pool #ZS4781,

       

4.50%, 7/1/48

     120       120     

Pool #ZS4785,

       

4.00%, 8/1/48

     118       115     

Pool #ZS6948,

       

2.50%, 11/1/28

     158       152     

Pool #ZS8023,

       

2.00%, 8/1/32

     53       49     

Pool #ZS8495,

       

2.50%, 8/1/28

     686       658     

Pool #ZS8628,

       

2.00%, 11/1/31

     86       80     

Pool #ZS8639,

       

2.00%, 1/1/32

     30       28     

Pool #ZS9449,

       

3.50%, 8/1/45

     322       305     

Pool #ZS9495,

       

3.50%, 10/1/45

     520       491     

Pool #ZS9580,

       

3.50%, 12/1/45

     461       435     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 9.8%     continued

       

Pool #ZS9805,

       

3.00%, 9/1/46

     $485        $445     

Pool #ZS9813,

       

3.00%, 9/1/46

     510       468     

Pool #ZS9827,

       

3.00%, 10/1/46

     435       399     

Pool #ZS9828,

       

3.00%, 10/1/46

     420       385     

Pool #ZT0495,

       

4.50%, 8/1/48

     53       53     

Pool #ZT0524,

       

4.50%, 9/1/48

     272       271     

Pool #ZT0542,

       

4.00%, 7/1/48

     531       520     

Pool #ZT0712,

       

4.00%, 10/1/48

     168       163     

Pool #ZT0787,

       

4.00%, 10/1/48

     153       149     

Pool #ZT1702,

       

4.00%, 1/1/49

     287       279     

Pool #ZT2091,

       

3.00%, 6/1/34

     76       72     
       
               213,110           

Freddie Mac Gold – 0.4%

       

Pool #A16753,

       

5.00%, 11/1/33

     26       26     

Pool #A17665,

       

5.00%, 1/1/34

     28       29     

Pool #A27950,

       

5.50%, 11/1/34

     87       89     

Pool #A31136,

       

5.50%, 1/1/35

     122       124     

Pool #A39306,

       

5.50%, 11/1/35

     34       34     

Pool #A46224,

       

5.00%, 7/1/35

     8       8     

Pool #A48104,

       

5.00%, 1/1/36

     33       34     

Pool #A57604,

       

5.00%, 3/1/37

     48       49     

Pool #A58718,

       

5.50%, 3/1/37

     5       5     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   121   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Gold – 0.4%     continued

 

  

Pool #A59081,

       

5.50%, 4/1/37

     $35        $35     

Pool #A61560,

       

5.50%, 10/1/36

     82       85     

Pool #A64474,

       

5.50%, 9/1/37

     7       7     

Pool #A67116,

       

7.00%, 10/1/37

     13       14     

Pool #A68761,

       

5.50%, 9/1/37

     107       109     

Pool #A69303,

       

6.00%, 11/1/37

     9       9     

Pool #A73778,

       

5.00%, 2/1/38

     37       38     

Pool #A74134,

       

7.00%, 2/1/38

     18       18     

Pool #A81606,

       

6.00%, 9/1/38

     15       15     

Pool #A83008,

       

5.50%, 11/1/38

     89       91     

Pool #A91541,

       

5.00%, 3/1/40

     78       80     

Pool #C91009,

       

5.00%, 11/1/26

     2       2     

Pool #C91247,

       

5.00%, 4/1/29

     35       36     

Pool #C91370,

       

4.50%, 5/1/31

     70       70     

Pool #C91388,

       

3.50%, 2/1/32

     83       81     

Pool #C91485,

       

3.50%, 8/1/32

     124       121     

Pool #C91826,

       

3.00%, 5/1/35

     91       86     

Pool #C91858,

       

3.00%, 12/1/35

     92       86     

Pool #C91879,

       

3.00%, 6/1/36

     108       101     

Pool #C91891,

       

3.00%, 9/1/36

     134       126     

Pool #C91904,

       

2.50%, 11/1/36

     81       74     

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Gold – 0.4%     continued

 

  

Pool #C91908,

       

3.00%, 1/1/37

     $52        $49     

Pool #C91949,

       

3.00%, 9/1/37

     104       98     

Pool #C91955,

       

3.00%, 10/1/37

     94       88     

Pool #C91970,

       

3.50%, 1/1/38

     119       115     

Pool #D97564,

       

5.00%, 1/1/28

     63       64     

Pool #D99094,

       

3.00%, 3/1/32

     84       79     

Pool #E04044,

       

3.50%, 8/1/27

     175       172     

Pool #G02064,

       

5.00%, 2/1/36

     44       45     

Pool #G02069,

       

5.50%, 3/1/36

     7       7     

Pool #G02386,

       

6.00%, 11/1/36

     66       69     

Pool #G02391,

       

6.00%, 11/1/36

     2       2     

Pool #G02540,

       

5.00%, 11/1/34

     23       24     

Pool #G02649,

       

6.00%, 1/1/37

     4       4     

Pool #G02789,

       

6.00%, 4/1/37

     319       334     

Pool #G02911,

       

6.00%, 4/1/37

     5       5     

Pool #G02973,

       

6.00%, 6/1/37

     9       9     

Pool #G03121,

       

5.00%, 6/1/36

     36       37     

Pool #G03134,

       

5.50%, 8/1/36

     17       18     

Pool #G03218,

       

6.00%, 9/1/37

     7       7     

Pool #G03351,

       

6.00%, 9/1/37

     19       20     

Pool #G03513,

       

6.00%, 11/1/37

     20       21     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   122   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Gold – 0.4%     continued

 

  

Pool #G03600,

       

7.00%, 11/1/37

     $10        $11     

Pool #G03737,

       

6.50%, 11/1/37

     137       146     

Pool #G03992,

       

6.00%, 3/1/38

     28       29     

Pool #G04287,

       

5.00%, 5/1/38

     38       39     

Pool #G04459,

       

5.50%, 6/1/38

     34       35     

Pool #G04611,

       

6.00%, 7/1/38

     72       76     

Pool #G04650,

       

6.50%, 9/1/38

     28       29     

Pool #G05733,

       

5.00%, 11/1/39

     106       109     

Pool #G05969,

       

5.00%, 8/1/40

     53       55     

Pool #G06767,

       

5.00%, 10/1/41

     211       216     

Pool #G06947,

       

6.00%, 5/1/40

     76       80     

Pool #G08189,

       

7.00%, 3/1/37

     14       14     

Pool #G08192,

       

5.50%, 4/1/37

     16       17     

Pool #G08341,

       

5.00%, 4/1/39

     282       288     

Pool #G13136,

       

4.50%, 5/1/23(12)

               

Pool #G13201,

       

4.50%, 7/1/23(12)

               

Pool #G13433,

       

5.50%, 1/1/24(9)

     1           

Pool #G14168,

       

5.50%, 12/1/24

     1       1     

Pool #G14554,

       

4.50%, 7/1/26

     7       7     

Pool #G14891,

       

3.00%, 10/1/28

     96       93     

Pool #G15134,

       

3.00%, 5/1/29

     72       70     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Gold – 0.4%     continued

 

  

Pool #G16562,

       

3.50%, 8/1/33

     $250        $243     

Pool #G16774,

       

3.50%, 2/1/34

     123       120     

Pool #G16786,

       

4.00%, 4/1/34

     145       144     

Pool #G18438,

       

2.50%, 6/1/27

     80       77     

Pool #G18571,

       

2.50%, 10/1/30

     139       132     

Pool #G18601,

       

3.00%, 5/1/31

     182       174     

Pool #G18664,

       

3.50%, 10/1/32

     109       107     

Pool #G18681,

       

3.00%, 3/1/33

     352       337     

Pool #G30327,

       

4.50%, 1/1/27

     7       7     

Pool #G31020,

       

2.50%, 2/1/37

     29       27     

Pool #G31057,

       

3.00%, 2/1/38

     171       161     

Pool #G67713,

       

4.00%, 6/1/48

     579       565     

Pool #J08202,

       

5.00%, 7/1/23(12)

               

Pool #J08454,

       

5.00%, 8/1/23(9)

     1           

Pool #J08913,

       

5.50%, 10/1/23

     1       1     

Pool #J09148,

       

5.00%, 12/1/23

     3       3     

Pool #J09305,

       

5.00%, 2/1/24

     4       4     

Pool #J09463,

       

5.00%, 3/1/24

     7       7     

Pool #J11136,

       

4.00%, 11/1/24

     3       3     

Pool #J12098,

       

4.50%, 4/1/25

     54       54     

Pool #J14808,

       

3.50%, 3/1/26

     93       91     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   123   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

  

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac Gold – 0.4%     continued

 

  

Pool #J16932,

        

3.00%, 10/1/26

     $65         $63     

Pool #J17055,

        

3.00%, 11/1/26

     51        50     

Pool #J17232,

        

3.00%, 11/1/26

     58        56     

Pool #J20834,

        

2.50%, 10/1/27

     152        147     

Pool #J22069,

        

2.50%, 1/1/28

     42        40     

Pool #J22986,

        

2.50%, 3/1/28

     319        307     

Pool #J30435,

        

3.00%, 1/1/30

     180        173     

Pool #J32244,

        

3.00%, 7/1/30

     769        737     

Pool #K90071,

        

3.00%, 2/1/33

     245        231     

Pool #K90641,

        

3.50%, 6/1/33

     33        33     

Pool #K90791,

        

3.00%, 7/1/33

     135        127     

Pool #K92325,

        

3.00%, 1/1/35

     170        160     

Pool #V60886,

        

2.50%, 8/1/30

     93        88     

Pool #V60902,

        

2.50%, 8/1/30

     78        73     

Pool #V61347,

        

2.50%, 10/1/31

     308        291     
       
                9,097           

Government National Mortgage Association I – 0.2%

 

  

Pool #510835,

        

5.50%, 2/15/35

     9        9     

Pool #553463,

        

3.50%, 1/15/42

     278        270     

Pool #597889,

        

5.50%, 6/15/33

     61        62     

Pool #614169,

        

5.00%, 7/15/33

     16        17     

Pool #616879,

        

3.50%, 2/15/42

     212        206     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

   

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association I – 0.2%     continued

 

Pool #617739,

       

6.00%, 10/15/37

     $4        $4     

Pool #634431,

       

6.00%, 9/15/34

     10       10     

Pool #641416,

       

5.50%, 4/15/35

     64       65     

Pool #646341,

       

6.00%, 11/15/36

     9       9     

Pool #648538,

       

5.00%, 12/15/35

     50       51     

Pool #651753,

       

5.50%, 3/15/36

     4       5     

Pool #670030,

       

3.00%, 7/15/45

     190       175     

Pool #675211,

       

6.50%, 3/15/38

     5       5     

Pool #675484,

       

5.50%, 6/15/38

     17       17     

Pool #676360,

       

6.50%, 10/15/37

     2       2     

Pool #682899,

       

6.00%, 9/15/40

     99       102     

Pool #687824,

       

5.50%, 8/15/38

     43       45     

Pool #687900,

       

5.00%, 9/15/38

     73       75     

Pool #687901,

       

5.00%, 9/15/38

     18       19     

Pool #692309,

       

6.00%, 1/15/39

     19       20     

Pool #697645,

       

5.50%, 10/15/38

     20       21     

Pool #698236,

       

5.00%, 6/15/39

     114       117     

Pool #698336,

       

4.50%, 5/15/39

     107       108     

Pool #699277,

       

6.00%, 9/15/38

     4       4     

Pool #700918,

       

5.50%, 11/15/38

     27       28     

Pool #700972,

       

5.50%, 11/15/38

     9       9     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   124   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association I – 0.2%     continued

 

  

Pool #701196,

        

6.00%, 10/15/38

     $5        $5     

Pool #703677,

        

5.50%, 6/15/39

     76        79     

Pool #704185,

        

5.50%, 1/15/39

     16        17     

Pool #704514,

        

4.50%, 5/15/39

     225        227     

Pool #717175,

        

4.50%, 6/15/39

     119        120     

Pool #719262,

        

5.00%, 8/15/40

     69        71     

Pool #720202,

        

4.50%, 7/15/39

     93        94     

Pool #723231,

        

4.00%, 10/15/39

     91        88     

Pool #723339,

        

5.00%, 9/15/39

     51        53     

Pool #726085,

        

4.00%, 11/15/24

     12        12     

Pool #728629,

        

4.50%, 1/15/40

     166        168     

Pool #736768,

        

3.00%, 11/15/42

     477        445     

Pool #737286,

        

4.50%, 5/15/40

     130        131     

Pool #737416,

        

3.50%, 9/15/25

     13        12     

Pool #738134,

        

3.50%, 4/15/26

     32        31     

Pool #738247,

        

4.50%, 4/15/41

     63        64     

Pool #745215,

        

4.00%, 7/15/25

     13        12     

Pool #747643,

        

4.50%, 8/15/40

     181        182     

Pool #760874,

        

3.50%, 2/15/26

     32        31     

Pool #768800,

        

4.50%, 6/15/41

     31        31     

Pool #773939,

        

4.00%, 11/15/41

     196        190     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)     continued

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association I – 0.2%     continued

 

  

Pool #778957,

       

3.50%, 3/15/42

     $285        $277     

Pool #782131,

       

5.50%, 12/15/36

     17       18     

Pool #782150,

       

5.50%, 4/15/37

     24       25     

Pool #782259,

       

5.00%, 2/15/36

     47       49     

Pool #782272,

       

5.50%, 2/15/38

     41       43     

Pool #782498,

       

6.00%, 12/15/38

     20       21     

Pool #782584,

       

5.00%, 3/15/39

     24       25     

Pool #782675,

       

4.50%, 6/15/24

     7       7     

Pool #782696,

       

5.00%, 6/15/39

     108       111     

Pool #782831,

       

6.00%, 12/15/39

     14       15     

Pool #783176,

       

4.00%, 11/15/40

     290       279     

Pool #783740,

       

2.50%, 12/15/27

     51       49     

Pool #AA5391,

       

3.50%, 6/15/42

     16       16     

Pool #AA6089,

       

3.00%, 2/15/43

     209       195     

Pool #AB2761,

       

3.50%, 8/15/42

     55       54     

Pool #AB2891,

       

3.00%, 9/15/42

     73       69     

Pool #AD8781,

       

3.00%, 3/15/43

     172       161     

Pool #AD9016,

       

3.00%, 4/15/43

     140       131     

Pool #AL1763,

       

3.50%, 1/15/45

     75       72     
       
               5,135           

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%

 

  

Pool #3570,

       

6.00%, 6/20/34

     22       23     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   125   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%    continued

 

Pool #3665,

       

5.50%, 1/20/35

     $56        $57     

Pool #3852,

       

6.00%, 5/20/36

     10       10     

Pool #3879,

       

6.00%, 7/20/36

     26       27     

Pool #3910,

       

6.00%, 10/20/36

     14       14     

Pool #3994,

       

5.00%, 6/20/37

     8       9     

Pool #4018,

       

6.50%, 8/20/37

     35       38     

Pool #4026,

       

5.00%, 9/20/37

     13       13     

Pool #4027,

       

5.50%, 9/20/37

     5       6     

Pool #4040,

       

6.50%, 10/20/37

     8       8     

Pool #4098,

       

5.50%, 3/20/38

     41       43     

Pool #4116,

       

6.50%, 4/20/38

     17       18     

Pool #4170,

       

6.00%, 6/20/38

     32       34     

Pool #4194,

       

5.50%, 7/20/38

     72       75     

Pool #4243,

       

5.00%, 9/20/38

     18       19     

Pool #4244,

       

5.50%, 9/20/38

     21       22     

Pool #4245,

       

6.00%, 9/20/38

     11       12     

Pool #4269,

       

6.50%, 10/20/38

     16       17     

Pool #4290,

       

5.50%, 11/20/38

     14       15     

Pool #4344,

       

6.00%, 1/20/39

     25       26     

Pool #4345,

       

6.50%, 1/20/39

     18       19     

Pool #4425,

       

5.50%, 4/20/39

     42       44     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%    continued

 

Pool #4559,

       

5.00%, 10/20/39

     $87        $89     

Pool #4561,

       

6.00%, 10/20/39

     53       56     

Pool #4617,

       

4.50%, 1/20/40

     25       26     

Pool #4619,

       

5.50%, 1/20/40

     99       103     

Pool #4713,

       

4.50%, 6/20/40

     72       73     

Pool #4747,

       

5.00%, 7/20/40

     66       68     

Pool #4881,

       

3.50%, 12/20/40

     278       265     

Pool #4882,

       

4.00%, 12/20/40

     627       619     

Pool #4923,

       

4.50%, 1/20/41

     67       68     

Pool #5050,

       

4.00%, 5/20/26

     30       30     

Pool #5081,

       

4.00%, 6/20/41

     106       104     

Pool #5082,

       

4.50%, 6/20/41

     108       109     

Pool #5114,

       

4.00%, 7/20/41

     402       397     

Pool #5141,

       

5.00%, 8/20/41

     65       66     

Pool #5175,

       

4.50%, 9/20/41

     64       65     

Pool #5202,

       

3.50%, 10/20/41

     169       162     

Pool #5203,

       

4.00%, 10/20/41

     101       100     

Pool #5232,

       

3.50%, 11/20/41

     319       305     

Pool #5264,

       

5.50%, 12/20/41

     7       8     

Pool #5280,

       

4.00%, 1/20/42

     116       114     

Pool #5304,

       

3.50%, 2/20/42

     118       113     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   126   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%     continued

 

Pool #5317,

       

5.50%, 2/20/42

     $54        $57     

Pool #5331,

       

3.50%, 3/20/42

     187       178     

Pool #626951,

       

3.00%, 6/20/45

     508       456     

Pool #737602,

       

4.00%, 11/20/40

     155       152     

Pool #752757,

       

4.50%, 11/20/40

     201       201     

Pool #755677,

       

4.00%, 12/20/40

     90       89     

Pool #766711,

       

4.00%, 5/20/42

     467       461     

Pool #782433,

       

6.00%, 10/20/38

     46       49     

Pool #783976,

       

3.50%, 4/20/43

     1,383       1,307     

Pool #784345,

       

3.50%, 7/20/47

     398       387     

Pool #AA5970,

       

3.00%, 1/20/43

     552       509     

Pool #AA6149,

       

3.00%, 3/20/43

     557       525     

Pool #AA6160,

       

3.50%, 3/20/43

     180       172     

Pool #AA6243,

       

3.50%, 4/20/43

     55       52     

Pool #AB9443,

       

3.50%, 11/20/42

     229       216     

Pool #AD1755,

       

3.50%, 2/20/43

     339       320     

Pool #AD8825,

       

3.50%, 3/20/43

     176       166     

Pool #AF5097,

       

4.00%, 8/20/43

     465       456     

Pool #AJ0645,

       

3.50%, 7/20/44

     147       140     

Pool #AJ3643,

       

4.00%, 10/20/44

     353       344     

Pool #AO7682,

       

4.00%, 8/20/45

     352       344     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%     continued

 

Pool #BB6965,

       

3.50%, 7/20/47

     $286        $271     

Pool #BE9902,

       

4.50%, 6/20/48

     94       93     

Pool #MA0006,

       

2.50%, 4/20/27

     32       31     

Pool #MA0022,

       

3.50%, 4/20/42

     184       176     

Pool #MA0088,

       

3.50%, 5/20/42

     418       399     

Pool #MA0220,

       

3.50%, 7/20/42

     218       208     

Pool #MA0318,

       

3.50%, 8/20/42

     402       384     

Pool #MA0321,

       

5.00%, 8/20/42

     94       97     

Pool #MA0391,

       

3.00%, 9/20/42

     932       867     

Pool #MA0392,

       

3.50%, 9/20/42

     181       173     

Pool #MA0698,

       

3.00%, 1/20/43

     218       203     

Pool #MA0826,

       

3.00%, 3/20/28

     44       43     

Pool #MA0850,

       

2.50%, 3/20/43

     91       82     

Pool #MA0851,

       

3.00%, 3/20/43

     315       294     

Pool #MA0933,

       

3.00%, 4/20/43

     382       356     

Pool #MA0934,

       

3.50%, 4/20/43

     125       120     

Pool #MA1011,

       

3.00%, 5/20/43

     369       344     

Pool #MA1012,

       

3.50%, 5/20/43

     337       323     

Pool #MA1089,

       

3.00%, 6/20/43

     389       363     

Pool #MA1224,

       

3.50%, 8/20/43

     273       262     

Pool #MA1285,

       

3.50%, 9/20/43

     162       155     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   127   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%     continued

 

  

Pool #MA1839,

       

4.00%, 4/20/44

     $82       $81     

Pool #MA1920,

       

4.00%, 5/20/44

     87       86     

Pool #MA2224,

       

4.00%, 9/20/44

     490       484     

Pool #MA2444,

       

3.00%, 12/20/44

     58       54     

Pool #MA2521,

       

3.50%, 1/20/45

     244        233     

Pool #MA2522,

       

4.00%, 1/20/45

     106       104     

Pool #MA2677,

       

3.00%, 3/20/45

     117       109     

Pool #MA2753,

       

3.00%, 4/20/45

     323       301     

Pool #MA2754,

       

3.50%, 4/20/45

     129       123     

Pool #MA2891,

       

3.00%, 6/20/45

     358       333     

Pool #MA2892,

       

3.50%, 6/20/45

     123       117     

Pool #MA2960,

       

3.00%, 7/20/45

     294       273     

Pool #MA3034,

       

3.50%, 8/20/45

     357       340     

Pool #MA3104,

       

3.00%, 9/20/45

     419       390     

Pool #MA3106,

       

4.00%, 9/20/45

     307       300     

Pool #MA3172,

       

3.00%, 10/20/45

     78       72     

Pool #MA3174,

       

4.00%, 10/20/45

     171       168     

Pool #MA3244,

       

3.50%, 11/20/45

     272       258     

Pool #MA3245,

       

4.00%, 11/20/45

     631       618     

Pool #MA3310,

       

3.50%, 12/20/45

     1,020       967     

Pool #MA3378,

       

4.50%, 1/20/46

     405       409     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%     continued

 

Pool #MA3521,

       

3.50%, 3/20/46

     $506       $481     

Pool #MA3522,

       

4.00%, 3/20/46

     146       143     

Pool #MA3596,

       

3.00%, 4/20/46

     289        267     

Pool #MA3597,

       

3.50%, 4/20/46

     511       486     

Pool #MA3662,

       

3.00%, 5/20/46

     482       446     

Pool #MA3663,

       

3.50%, 5/20/46

     305       290     

Pool #MA3664,

       

4.00%, 5/20/46

     139       136     

Pool #MA3735,

       

3.00%, 6/20/46

     580       538     

Pool #MA3736,

       

3.50%, 6/20/46

     393       374     

Pool #MA3777,

       

2.50%, 7/20/31

     54       50     

Pool #MA3778,

       

3.00%, 7/20/31

     71       68     

Pool #MA3802,

       

3.00%, 7/20/46

     684       634     

Pool #MA3803,

       

3.50%, 7/20/46

     578       550     

Pool #MA3873,

       

3.00%, 8/20/46

     262       242     

Pool #MA3874,

       

3.50%, 8/20/46

     273       259     

Pool #MA3912,

       

2.50%, 9/20/31

     79       74     

Pool #MA3936,

       

3.00%, 9/20/46

     600       556     

Pool #MA4002,

       

2.50%, 10/20/46

     45       40     

Pool #MA4003,

       

3.00%, 10/20/46

     400       370     

Pool #MA4067,

       

2.50%, 11/20/46

     373       334     

Pool #MA4101,

       

2.50%, 12/20/31

     42       39     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   128   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%     continued

 

Pool #MA4125,

       

2.50%, 12/20/46

     $25        $22     

Pool #MA4196,

       

3.50%, 1/20/47

     410       390     

Pool #MA4322,

       

4.00%, 3/20/47

     159       155     

Pool #MA4382,

       

3.50%, 4/20/47

     130       123     

Pool #MA4509,

       

3.00%, 6/20/47

     631       583     

Pool #MA4512,

       

4.50%, 6/20/47

     230       229     

Pool #MA4624,

       

3.00%, 8/20/32

     58       55     

Pool #MA4652,

       

3.50%, 8/20/47

     539       512     

Pool #MA4718,

       

3.00%, 9/20/47

     1,467       1,353     

Pool #MA4719,

       

3.50%, 9/20/47

     840       800     

Pool #MA4778,

       

3.50%, 10/20/47

     528       501     

Pool #MA4838,

       

4.00%, 11/20/47

     75       73     

Pool #MA4900,

       

3.50%, 12/20/47

     532       506     

Pool #MA4962,

       

3.50%, 1/20/48

     491       467     

Pool #MA4963,

       

4.00%, 1/20/48

     183       179     

Pool #MA5021,

       

4.50%, 2/20/48

     249       249     

Pool #MA5077,

       

3.50%, 3/20/48

     573       544     

Pool #MA5137,

       

4.00%, 4/20/48

     78       76     

Pool #MA5191,

       

3.50%, 5/20/48

     333       317     

Pool #MA5264,

       

4.00%, 6/20/48

     194       189     

Pool #MA5265,

       

4.50%, 6/20/48

     195       194     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

U.S. GOVERNMENTAGEN CIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%     continued

 

Pool #MA5266,

       

5.00%, 6/20/48

     $263        $267     

Pool #MA5330,

       

4.00%, 7/20/48

     256       250     

Pool #MA5331,

       

4.50%, 7/20/48

     396       394     

Pool #MA5398,

       

4.00%, 8/20/48

     181       176     

Pool #MA5399,

       

4.50%, 8/20/48

     197       196     

Pool #MA5466,

       

4.00%, 9/20/48

     439       426     

Pool #MA5467,

       

4.50%, 9/20/48

     228       228     

Pool #MA5528,

       

4.00%, 10/20/48

     252       246     

Pool #MA5529,

       

4.50%, 10/20/48

     223       222     

Pool #MA5595,

       

4.00%, 11/20/48

     88       86     

Pool #MA5653,

       

5.00%, 12/20/48

     293       297     

Pool #MA5818,

       

4.50%, 3/20/49

     229       228     

Pool #MA5931,

       

4.00%, 5/20/49

     457       443     

Pool #MA5985,

       

3.50%, 6/20/49

     482       457     

Pool #MA6040,

       

4.00%, 7/20/49

     546       530     

Pool #MA6217,

       

2.50%, 10/20/49

     211       187     

Pool #MA6218,

       

3.00%, 10/20/49

     786       722     

Pool #MA6282,

       

2.50%, 11/20/49

     560       496     

Pool #MA6283,

       

3.00%, 11/20/49

     1,191       1,095     

Pool #MA6310,

       

3.00%, 12/20/34

     49       47     

Pool #MA6337,

       

2.50%, 12/20/49

     166       147     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   129   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%    continued

 

Pool #MA6338,

       

3.00%, 12/20/49

     $1,780        $1,637     

Pool #MA6339,

       

3.50%, 12/20/49

     924       872     

Pool #MA6408,

       

2.50%, 1/20/50

     436       386     

Pool #MA6409,

       

3.00%, 1/20/50

     511       469     

Pool #MA6410,

       

3.50%, 1/20/50

     922       865     

Pool #MA6655,

       

2.50%, 5/20/50

     365       323     

Pool #MA6709,

       

2.50%, 6/20/50

     1,692       1,497     

Pool #MA6765,

       

2.50%, 7/20/50

     1,950       1,730     

Pool #MA6819,

       

2.50%, 8/20/50

     1,081       952     

Pool #MA6820,

       

3.00%, 8/20/50

     853       783     

Pool #MA6865,

       

2.50%, 9/20/50

     838       746     

Pool #MA6866,

       

3.00%, 9/20/50

     5,475       5,026     

Pool #MA6930,

       

2.00%, 10/20/50

     1,273       1,089     

Pool #MA6931,

       

2.50%, 10/20/50

     2,721       2,406     

Pool #MA6994,

       

2.00%, 11/20/50

     1,659       1,419     

Pool #MA6995,

       

2.50%, 11/20/50

     1,336       1,181     

Pool #MA7051,

       

2.00%, 12/20/50

     2,211       1,890     

Pool #MA7052,

       

2.50%, 12/20/50

     1,528       1,351     

Pool #MA7135,

       

2.00%, 1/20/51

     2,776       2,371     

Pool #MA7136,

       

2.50%, 1/20/51

     1,755       1,551     

Pool #MA7164,

       

2.00%, 2/20/36

     405       366     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%     continued

 

Pool #MA7192,

       

2.00%, 2/20/51

     $3,506        $2,991     

Pool #MA7193,

       

2.50%, 2/20/51

     803       710     

Pool #MA7254,

       

2.00%, 3/20/51

     3,887       3,319     

Pool #MA7311,

       

2.00%, 4/20/51

     2,387       2,037     

Pool #MA7312,

       

2.50%, 4/20/51

     1,504       1,329     

Pool #MA7367,

       

2.50%, 5/20/51

     853       753     

Pool #MA7417,

       

2.00%, 6/20/51

     4,111       3,508     

Pool #MA7418,

       

2.50%, 6/20/51

     1,621       1,430     

Pool #MA7471,

       

2.00%, 7/20/51

     3,227       2,752     

Pool #MA7472,

       

2.50%, 7/20/51

     2,520       2,218     

Pool #MA7588,

       

2.00%, 9/20/51

     1,755       1,494     

Pool #MA7589,

       

2.50%, 9/20/51

     3,483       3,066     

Pool #MA7648,

       

2.00%, 10/20/51

     1,344       1,145     

Pool #MA7649,

       

2.50%, 10/20/51

     1,684       1,482     

Pool #MA7704,

       

2.00%, 11/20/51

     1,814       1,544     

Pool #MA7705,

       

2.50%, 11/20/51

     1,791       1,577     

Pool #MA7880,

       

2.00%, 2/20/52

     1,871       1,591     

Pool #MA7881,

       

2.50%, 2/20/52

     1,397       1,229     

Pool #MA7988,

       

3.00%, 4/20/52

     1,900       1,732     

Pool #MA8042,

       

2.50%, 5/20/52

     1,902       1,673     

Pool #MA8267,

       

4.00%, 9/20/52

     1,972       1,898     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   130   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGEN CIES - 29.1% (10)    continued

 

Government National Mortgage Association II – 5.3%    continued

 

Pool #MA8268,

      

4.50%, 9/20/52

     $986        $971     

Pool #MA8489,

      

4.50%, 12/20/52

     1,987       1,957    

Pool #MA8490,

      

5.00%, 12/20/52

     1,988       1,991    
       
               115,475          

Tennessee Valley Authority – 0.1%

 

   

5.25%, 9/15/39

     1,650       1,761    
       

Total U.S. Government Agencies

                        

(Cost $718,236)

       635,122    

    

      

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 39.9%

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds – 8.4%

      

4.50%, 5/15/38

     1,000       1,109    

4.25%, 5/15/39

     1,100       1,186    

4.50%, 8/15/39

     1,000       1,110    

4.38%, 11/15/39

     1,200       1,311    

4.63%, 2/15/40

     1,000       1,125    

1.13%, 5/15/40

     4,000       2,662    

4.38%, 5/15/40

     2,000       2,182    

1.13%, 8/15/40

     4,500       2,974    

1.38%, 11/15/40

     5,000       3,444    

1.88%, 2/15/41

     7,000       5,235    

2.25%, 5/15/41

     5,000       3,971    

1.75%, 8/15/41

     7,000       5,068    

3.75%, 8/15/41

     4,000       3,994    

2.00%, 11/15/41

     5,000       3,774    

2.38%, 2/15/42

     4,000       3,217    

3.13%, 2/15/42

     2,000       1,815    

3.25%, 5/15/42

     3,000       2,768    

2.75%, 8/15/42

     3,000       2,553    

3.38%, 8/15/42

     3,500       3,286    

2.75%, 11/15/42

     4,000       3,392    

4.00%, 11/15/42

     4,000       4,109    

3.88%, 2/15/43

     2,500       2,522    

2.88%, 5/15/43

     3,000       2,592    

3.63%, 2/15/44

     5,000       4,836    

3.38%, 5/15/44

     3,000       2,790    

3.13%, 8/15/44

     2,500       2,230    

3.00%, 11/15/44

     2,500       2,181    

2.50%, 2/15/45

     3,000       2,394    

3.00%, 5/15/45

     1,500       1,306    
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

       

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 39.9%    continued

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds – 8.4%    continued

 

 

2.88%, 8/15/45

     $2,000       $1,704    

3.00%, 11/15/45

     1,500       1,305    

2.50%, 2/15/46

     2,500        1,986     

2.50%, 5/15/46

     2,500       1,985    

2.25%, 8/15/46

     3,000       2,264    

2.88%, 11/15/46

     1,500       1,278    

3.00%, 2/15/47

     3,000       2,611    

3.00%, 5/15/47

     2,500       2,176    

2.75%, 8/15/47

     3,000       2,494    

2.75%, 11/15/47

     3,000       2,496    

3.00%, 2/15/48

     3,500       3,053    

3.13%, 5/15/48

     3,500       3,124    

3.00%, 8/15/48

     4,000       3,493    

3.38%, 11/15/48

     4,000       3,742    

3.00%, 2/15/49

     4,500       3,939    

2.88%, 5/15/49

     4,000       3,423    

2.25%, 8/15/49

     4,000       3,008    

2.38%, 11/15/49

     4,000       3,090    

2.00%, 2/15/50

     4,500       3,189    

1.25%, 5/15/50

     5,500       3,197    

1.38%, 8/15/50

     6,000       3,603    

1.63%, 11/15/50

     6,000       3,848    

1.88%, 2/15/51

     6,500       4,440    

2.38%, 5/15/51

     6,500       4,991    

2.00%, 8/15/51

     6,500       4,572    

1.88%, 11/15/51

     6,000       4,086    

2.25%, 2/15/52

     5,500       4,101    

2.88%, 5/15/52

     5,500       4,705    

3.00%, 8/15/52

     5,000       4,392    

4.00%, 11/15/52

     4,500       4,776    

3.63%, 2/15/53

     4,000       3,971    
       
               182,178          

U.S. Treasury Notes – 31.5%

 

 

2.50%, 4/30/24

     10,000       9,780    

2.50%, 5/15/24

     10,000       9,780    

2.00%, 5/31/24

     5,000       4,860    

2.50%, 5/31/24

     5,000       4,888    

2.00%, 6/30/24

     10,000       9,703    

0.38%, 7/15/24

     5,000       4,749    

3.00%, 7/31/24

     5,000       4,909    

0.38%, 8/15/24

     5,000       4,736    

2.38%, 8/15/24

     5,000       4,867    

3.25%, 8/31/24

     5,000       4,924    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   131   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 39.9%    continued

 

U.S. Treasury Notes – 31.5%    continued

 

 

1.50%, 9/30/24

     $5,000        $4,797    

4.25%, 9/30/24

     5,000       4,994    

0.63%, 10/15/24

     5,000       4,729     

0.75%, 11/15/24

     5,000       4,727    

2.25%, 11/15/24

     5,000       4,843    

1.50%, 11/30/24

     5,000       4,782    

4.50%, 11/30/24

     5,000       5,020    

1.00%, 12/15/24

     10,000       9,476    

4.25%, 12/31/24

     5,000       5,004    

1.38%, 1/31/25

     10,000       9,517    

4.13%, 1/31/25

     5,000       4,999    

2.00%, 2/15/25

     5,000       4,807    

2.75%, 2/28/25

     5,000       4,877    

4.63%, 2/28/25

     5,000       5,049    

1.75%, 3/15/25

     10,000       9,565    

3.88%, 3/31/25

     10,000       9,970    

2.63%, 4/15/25

     5,000       4,859    

0.38%, 4/30/25

     5,000       4,638    

2.13%, 5/15/25

     5,000       4,807    

2.75%, 5/15/25

     5,000       4,869    

2.75%, 6/30/25

     10,000       9,732    

0.25%, 7/31/25

     5,000       4,592    

2.00%, 8/15/25

     5,000       4,783    

3.13%, 8/15/25

     5,000       4,906    

0.25%, 8/31/25

     10,000       9,161    

3.00%, 9/30/25

     5,000       4,890    

4.25%, 10/15/25

     10,000       10,077    

4.50%, 11/15/25

     10,000       10,148    

2.88%, 11/30/25

     5,000       4,873    

2.63%, 12/31/25

     10,000       9,679    

3.88%, 1/15/26

     5,000       5,002    

0.38%, 1/31/26

     5,000       4,539    

1.63%, 2/15/26

     5,000       4,702    

4.00%, 2/15/26

     10,000       10,041    

0.50%, 2/28/26

     5,000       4,544    

4.63%, 3/15/26

     5,000       5,114    

0.75%, 3/31/26

     5,000       4,574    

0.75%, 4/30/26

     5,000       4,558    

1.63%, 5/15/26

     5,000       4,681    

0.88%, 6/30/26

     10,000       9,118    

0.63%, 7/31/26

     10,000       9,020    

1.50%, 8/15/26

     10,000       9,282    

1.63%, 9/30/26

     10,000       9,307    
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 39.9%    continued

 

U.S. Treasury Notes – 31.5%    continued

 

1.13%, 10/31/26

     $10,000       $9,121    

2.00%, 11/15/26

     10,000       9,405    

2.25%, 2/15/27

     10,000       9,474    

1.13%, 2/28/27

     10,000       9,075    

2.50%, 3/31/27

     10,000        9,551    

2.75%, 4/30/27

     5,000       4,819     

0.50%, 5/31/27

     10,000       8,775    

3.25%, 6/30/27

     10,000       9,827    

2.75%, 7/31/27

     10,000       9,630    

2.25%, 8/15/27

     10,000       9,433    

0.50%, 8/31/27

     5,000       4,358    

4.13%, 9/30/27

     5,000       5,094    

4.13%, 10/31/27

     5,000       5,096    

0.63%, 11/30/27

     5,000       4,358    

0.63%, 12/31/27

     5,000       4,348    

0.75%, 1/31/28

     5,000       4,367    

3.50%, 1/31/28

     5,000       4,974    

2.75%, 2/15/28

     5,000       4,803    

4.00%, 2/29/28

     10,000       10,180    

1.25%, 3/31/28

     5,000       4,460    

2.88%, 5/15/28

     10,000       9,646    

1.25%, 6/30/28

     5,000       4,438    

1.00%, 7/31/28

     5,000       4,370    

2.88%, 8/15/28

     5,000       4,815    

1.13%, 8/31/28

     5,000       4,390    

1.25%, 9/30/28

     5,000       4,412    

3.13%, 11/15/28

     5,000       4,874    

1.50%, 11/30/28

     5,000       4,460    

1.38%, 12/31/28

     5,000       4,429    

2.63%, 2/15/29

     5,000       4,741    

1.88%, 2/28/29

     5,000       4,542    

2.38%, 3/31/29

     5,000       4,668    

2.38%, 5/15/29

     5,000       4,665    

2.75%, 5/31/29

     5,000       4,765    

2.63%, 7/31/29

     5,000       4,729    

1.63%, 8/15/29

     5,000       4,460    

3.88%, 9/30/29

     5,000       5,082    

4.00%, 10/31/29

     5,000       5,121    

3.88%, 11/30/29

     5,000       5,087    

3.88%, 12/31/29

     5,000       5,090    

1.50%, 2/15/30

     5,000       4,383    

0.63%, 5/15/30

     5,000       4,093    

0.63%, 8/15/30

     10,000       8,149    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 39.9%    continued

 

U.S. Treasury Notes – 31.5%    continued

 

0.88%, 11/15/30

     $10,000       $8,278    

1.13%, 2/15/31

     10,000        8,421    

1.63%, 5/15/31

     10,000       8,691     

1.25%, 8/15/31

     10,000       8,388    

1.38%, 11/15/31

     10,000       8,441    

1.88%, 2/15/32

     10,000       8,777    

2.88%, 5/15/32

     10,000       9,516    

2.75%, 8/15/32

     14,000       13,175    

4.13%, 11/15/32

     10,000       10,508    

3.50%, 2/15/33

     10,000       10,016    
       
       687,616    
       

Total U.S. Government Obligations

                        

(Cost $937,341)

       869,794    

    

      

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 0.7%

 

 

Arizona – 0.0%

      

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Electric Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

4.84%, 1/1/41

     110       112          

California – 0.3%

      

Bay Area Toll Authority Toll Bridge Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series S1, Build America Bonds,

      

7.04%, 4/1/50

     150       194    

Bay Area Toll Authority Toll Bridge Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series S3, Build America Bonds,

      

6.91%, 10/1/50

     150       194    

California State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

7.30%, 10/1/39

     920       1,142    

7.63%, 3/1/40

     405       523    

7.60%, 11/1/40

     400       527    

California State Various Purpose Taxable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

7.55%, 4/1/39

     585       757    

East Bay Municipal Utility District Water System Subordinated Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

5.87%, 6/1/40

     300       337    
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.7%    continued

 

California – 0.3%    continued

 

Los Angeles Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

6.75%, 8/1/49

     $150       $193    

Los Angeles Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series RY, Build America Bonds,

      

6.76%, 7/1/34

     290        336     

Los Angeles Unified School District Taxable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series KR, Build America Bonds,

      

5.75%, 7/1/34

     335       363    

San Diego County Water Authority Financing Agency Water Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

6.14%, 5/1/49

     100       116    

San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

6.95%, 11/1/50

     75       92    

University of California Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

5.95%, 5/15/45

     150       166    

University of California Taxable General Revenue Bonds, Series AD,

      

4.86%, 5/15/12(6)

     1,000       931    
       
               5,871          

Connecticut – 0.0%

      

Connecticut State Taxable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

      

5.85%, 3/15/32

     300       323          

District of Columbia – 0.0%

      

District of Columbia Income Tax Secured Revenue Bonds, Series E, Build America Bonds,

      

5.59%, 12/1/34

     30       32          

Georgia – 0.0%

      

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

6.66%, 4/1/57

     96       106    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.7%    continued

 

Georgia – 0.0%    continued

 

   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Taxable Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

6.64%, 4/1/57

     $66        $73     

7.06%, 4/1/57

     289       299    
       
               478          

Illinois – 0.1%

      

Chicago Transit Authority Sales & Transfer Tax Receipts Pension Funding Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series A,

      

6.90%, 12/1/40

     290       335    

Chicago Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Revenue Bonds, Series B, Build America Bonds,

      

6.20%, 12/1/40

     140       157    

Illinois State Taxable Pension G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

      

5.10%, 6/1/33

     705       703    
       
               1,195          

Massachusetts – 0.0%

      

Massachusetts State G.O. Limited Bonds, Series D, Build America Bonds,

      

4.50%, 8/1/31

     250       252    

Massachusetts State School Building Authority Sales TRB, Build America Bonds,

      

5.72%, 8/15/39

     100       110    
       
               362          

Mississippi – 0.0%

      

Mississippi State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series F, Build America Bonds,

      

5.25%, 11/1/34

     100       105          

Nevada – 0.0%

      

Clark County Airport System Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series C, Build America Bonds,

      

6.82%, 7/1/45

     200       248          

New Jersey – 0.0%

      

New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority Revenue Bonds, Series B, Build America Bonds,

      

6.56%, 12/15/40

     200       232    
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.7%    continued

 

 

New Jersey – 0.0%    continued

 

 

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority Taxable Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

7.41%, 1/1/40

     $125        $159     

Rutgers State University Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

5.67%, 5/1/40

     145       155    
       
               546          

New York – 0.1%

      

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Dedicated Tax Fund Taxable Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

7.34%, 11/15/39

     75       95    

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Taxable Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

6.81%, 11/15/40

     60       65    

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

5.75%, 6/15/41

     200       224    

5.72%, 6/15/42

     250       280    

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Taxable Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

5.77%, 8/1/36

     290       304    

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

5.52%, 10/1/37

     100       108    

New York State Dormitory Authority Personal Income TRB, Series D, Build America Bonds,

      

5.60%, 3/15/40

     250       265    

New York State Dormitory Authority State Personal Income Tax Build America Revenue Bonds, Unrefunded Balance,

      

5.63%, 3/15/39

     75       79    

New York State Urban Development Corp. Taxable Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

5.77%, 3/15/39

     100       105    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.7%    continued

 

 

New York – 0.1%    continued

      

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Consolidated 164th Taxable Revenue Bonds,

      

5.65%, 11/1/40

     $350        $378     

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Consolidated 165th Taxable Revenue Bonds,

      

5.65%, 11/1/40

     200       216    

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Consolidated 168th Revenue Bonds,

      

4.93%, 10/1/51

     250       254    
       
               2,373          

Ohio – 0.1%

      

American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc., Revenue Bonds, Subseries B, Build America Bonds,

      

6.45%, 2/15/44

     200       228    

American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc., Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series B, Build America Bonds, Combined Hydroelectric Projects,

      

8.08%, 2/15/50

     300       415    

Ohio State University Revenue Bonds, Series C, Build America Bonds,

      

4.91%, 6/1/40

     190       194    

Ohio State University Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series A,

      

4.80%, 6/1/11(3)

     200       184    

Ohio State Water Quality Development Authority Pollution Control Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series B-2, Loan Fund,

      

4.88%, 12/1/34

     90       91    
       
               1,112          

Oregon – 0.0%

      

Oregon State Department of Transportation Highway Subordinate Lien User Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series A, Build America Bonds,

      

5.83%, 11/15/34

     200       222          
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.7%    continued

 

 

Pennsylvania – 0.0%

      

State Public School Building Authority Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series A, Qualified School Construction Bonds,

      

5.00%, 9/15/27

     $200        $202           

Tennessee – 0.0%

      

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Convention Center Authority Subordinate Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series B, Build America Bonds,

      

6.73%, 7/1/43

     100       117          

Texas – 0.1%

      

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Sales TRB, Build America Bonds,

      

5.02%, 12/1/48

     180       183    

Dallas Independent School District Taxable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, Build America Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),

      

6.45%, 2/15/35

     200       203    

Houston Pension Taxable G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

      

6.29%, 3/1/32

     215       229    

North Texas Tollway Authority Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

6.72%, 1/1/49

     125       157    

San Antonio Electric & Gas Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

5.99%, 2/1/39

     200       221    

Texas State Taxable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

5.52%, 4/1/39

     200       220    

Texas Transportation Commission State Highway Fund Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series B, First Tier,

      

5.18%, 4/1/30

     300       310    

University of Texas Revenue Bonds, Series C, Build America Bonds,

      

4.79%, 8/15/46

     100       103    
       
               1,626          

Utah – 0.0%

      

Utah State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Build America Bonds,

      

3.54%, 7/1/25

     70       69          
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

    

 

BOND INDEX FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.7%     continued

 

Virginia – 0.0%

      

University of Virginia University Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds,

      

2.26%, 9/1/50

     $1,000          $638             

Washington – 0.0%

      

Central Puget Sound Regional Transportation Authority Sales & Use TRB, Build America Bonds,

      

5.49%, 11/1/39

     80       88    

Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Revenue Bonds, Build America Bonds,

      

6.79%, 7/1/40

     95       105    

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series F, Build America Bonds,

      

5.14%, 8/1/40

     100       103          
       296    
       

Total Municipal Bonds

                        

(Cost $15,514)

       15,927    
      
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

 

    VALUE

    (000S)

     

OTHER – 0.0%

      

Escrow Lehman Brothers Holdings Capital Trust VII(1) (15)

     50,000       $—    
       

Total Other

                        

(Cost $39)

          
      

INVES TMENT COMPANIES – 2.2%

 

 

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),

      

4.61%(16) (17)

     47,882,947       47,883    
       

Total Investment Companies

                        

(Cost $47,883)

       47,883    
      
       

Total Investments – 101.1%

                        

(Cost $2,417,770)

       2,204,765    

Liabilities less Other Assets – (1.1%)

 

    (23,568  
       

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

       $2,181,197    

 

(1) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(2) 

Variable or floating rate security. Security issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a future date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2023.

(3) 

Century bond maturing in 2111.

(4) 

Century bond maturing in 2114.

(5) 

Century bond maturing in 2116.

(6) 

Century bond maturing in 2112.

(7) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(8) 

Zero coupon bond.

(9) 

Value rounds to less than one thousand.

(10) 

The obligations of certain U.S. government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.

(11) 

Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets.

(12) 

Principal Amount and Value rounds to less than one thousand.

(13) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(14) 

When-Issued Security. Coupon rate is not in effect at March 31, 2023.

(15) 

Issuer has defaulted on terms of debt obligation.

(16) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(17) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

1Y - 1 Year

3M - 3 Month

5Y - 5 Year

CME - Chicago Mercantile Exchange

CMT - Constant Maturity

Fannie Mae - Federal National Mortgage Association

Freddie Mac - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

G.O. - General Obligation

Gtd. - Guaranteed

ICE - Intercontinental Exchange

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

PSF - Permanent School Fund

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

TBA - To be announced

TRB - Tax Revenue Bonds

USD - United States Dollar

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)   % OF NET ASSETS  

Asset-Backed Securities

    0.4

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    1.1

Corporate Bonds

    20.5

Foreign Issuer Bonds

    7.2

U.S. Government Agencies

    29.1

U.S. Government Obligations

    39.9

Municipal Bonds

    0.7

Other

    0.0

Investment Companies

    2.2

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)
 

Asset-Backed Securities(1)

  $     $ 8,889       $100     $ 8,989  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

          23,197             23,197  

Corporate Bonds(1)

          447,992             447,992  

Foreign Issuer Bonds(1)

          155,861             155,861  

U.S. Government Agencies(1)

          635,122             635,122  

U.S. Government Obligations(1)

          869,794             869,794  

Municipal Bonds(1)

          15,927             15,927  

Investment Companies

    47,883                   47,883  
         

Total Investments

  $ 47,883     $ 2,156,782       $100     $ 2,204,765  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
   

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 97.6%

 

 

California – 97.6%

      

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series A, Multiple Capital Projects,

           

4.00%, 12/1/24

       $850        $858  

Alameda County Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Election of 2014,

           

5.00%, 8/1/42

       2,000        2,135  

Albany Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Measure B, Election of 2016,

           

5.00%, 8/1/43

       1,000        1,059  

Anaheim Housing & Public Improvement Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B, Prerefunded,

           

5.00%, 4/1/23(1)

       2,000        2,000  

Azusa Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, Election of 2014,

           

5.00%, 8/1/44

       1,700        1,836  

Bay Area Toll Authority Toll Bridge Revenue Refunding Bonds, San Francisco Bay Area,

           

2.95%, 4/1/26(2) (3) (4)

       13,535        13,467  

Bay Area Toll Authority Toll Bridge Revenue Refunding Bonds, San Francisco Bay Area Toll,

           

2.13%, 4/1/25(2) (3) (4)

       13,000        12,750  

California Community Choice Financing Authority Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds, Green Bond, Series B-1,

           

4.00%, 8/1/31(2) (3) (4)

       3,500        3,454  

California Community Choice Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Clean Energy Project, Green Bonds,

           

4.00%, 12/1/27(2) (3) (4)

       1,400        1,397  

California Community Choice Financing Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Clean Energy Project, Green Bonds,

           

5.00%, 8/1/29(2) (3) (4)

       750        784  

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency Tobacco Settlement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sonoma County Securitization,

           

5.00%, 6/1/27

       325        345  
           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
   

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

      

California – 97.6%    continued

      

California HFA Municipal Certificates Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-1, Class A Certificates,

           

3.50%, 11/20/35

       $1,699        $1,617  

California Housing Finance Agency Municipal Certificates Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-2, Class A Social Certificates (FHLMC Insured),

           

3.75%, 3/25/35

       1,963        1,947  

California School Finance Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A,

           

4.00%, 7/1/40

       800        754  

California School Finance Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A, Kipp Socal Public School Projects,

           

5.00%, 7/1/39

       1,000        1,040  

California School Finance Authority School Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Granada Hills Charter Obligated Group,

           

4.00%, 7/1/38

       465        431  

California State Department of VA Home Purchase Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

           

0.59%, 6/1/24

       1,350        1,285  

0.92%, 12/1/25

       1,000        906  

California State Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Art Center College of Design,

           

4.00%, 12/1/46

       2,350        2,035  

California State Enterprise Development Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Riverside County Library Facilities Project,

           

3.00%, 11/1/44

       3,000        2,366  

4.00%, 11/1/49

       1,900        1,819  

California State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

           

5.00%, 8/1/28

       4,000        4,463  

California State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Bid Group C,

           

5.00%, 8/1/28

       5,000        5,440  

California State G.O. Unlimited Various Purpose Refunding Bonds,

           

5.00%, 10/1/26

       2,750        2,857  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
   

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

      

California – 97.6%    continued

      

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, Sutter Health, Prerefunded,

           

5.00%, 11/15/25(1)

       $1,200        $1,282  

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,

           

5.00%, 11/15/27

       250        267  

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Providence St. Joseph Health,

           

2.00%, 10/1/25(2) (3) (4)

       2,450        2,383  

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B, Sutter Health,

           

5.00%, 11/15/35

       2,500        2,679  

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sutter Health, Prerefunded,

           

5.00%, 11/15/26(1)

       1,215        1,323  

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Stanford Health Care,

           

3.00%, 8/15/25(2) (3) (4)

       600        602  

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank National Charter Equitable School Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds,

           

5.00%, 11/1/33

       200        222  

5.00%, 11/1/35

       670        735  

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Revenue Bonds, Equitable School Revolving Fund,

           

5.00%, 11/1/39

       550        577  

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Revenue Bonds, UCSF 2130 Third Street,

           

5.00%, 5/15/36

       1,000        1,103  
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
   

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

      

California – 97.6%    continued

      

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Los Angeles Museum of Art Project,

           

1.20%, 6/1/28(2) (3) (4)

       $3,000        $2,664  

California State Municipal Finance Authority MFH Revenue Bonds, Pass-Through Park Western Apartments (FNMA Insured),

           

2.65%, 8/1/36

       3,357        2,850  

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, California Institute of the Arts,

           

4.00%, 10/1/46

       500        436  

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Humangood, California Obligated Group,

           

3.00%, 10/1/46

       1,000        738  

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Samuel Merritt University,

           

5.25%, 6/1/53

       1,000        1,089  

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, National University,

           

5.00%, 4/1/36

       2,245        2,457  

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Southwestern Law School,

           

4.00%, 11/1/41

       400        360  

California State Municipal Finance Authority Student Housing Revenue Bonds, CHF-Davis I, LLC -West Village,

           

5.00%, 5/15/39

       1,500        1,532  

California State Statewide Communities Development Authority Student Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, CHF-Irvine, LLC-Phase I (BAM Insured),

           

5.00%, 5/15/33

       6,630        7,548  

California State Various Purpose G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

           

5.25%, 10/1/39

       1,500        1,603  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

California – 97.6%    continued

        

Centinela Valley Union High School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Election of 2008, Prerefunded,

        

5.75%, 8/1/23(1)

     $1,000        $1,010     

Central Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Election of 2016,

        

4.00%, 8/1/48

     1,000        982     

Contra Costa Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B-2,

        

3.00%, 8/1/35

     775        761     

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority Essential Housing Senior Revenue Bonds, Crescent West Hollywood,

        

3.25%, 7/1/43

     1,000        776     

CSCDA Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Front Porch Community,

        

1.51%, 4/1/26

     1,000        900     

Desert Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Riverside & Imperial County, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 8/1/23(1)

     1,125        1,134     

Desert Sands Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Election of 2014,

        

5.00%, 8/1/39

     1,330        1,445     

Evergreen School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Election of 2014,

        

5.00%, 8/1/46

     1,000        1,081     

Fremont Unified School District Alameda County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D,

        

2.00%, 8/1/35

     3,985        3,180     

Fremont Union High School District Santa Clara County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

3.00%, 8/1/39

     2,000        1,796     

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Tobacco Settlement Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A-1,

        

2.16%, 6/1/26

     1,000        917     

2.53%, 6/1/28

     1,500        1,325     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

California – 97.6%    continued

        

Hartnell Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

        

3.00%, 8/1/45

     $2,500        $2,038     

Imperial Irrigation District Electric Revenue Bonds, Series B-1,

        

5.00%, 11/1/46

     2,500        2,645     

Kern Community College District G.O. Unlimited CABS-BANS,

        

0.00%, 8/1/23(5)

     2,250        2,229     

Long Beach Community College District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series F,

        

5.00%, 6/1/27

     1,100        1,166     

Long Beach Harbor Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 5/15/30

     1,300        1,402     

Long Beach Harbor Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 5/15/47

     3,000        3,180     

Los Angeles Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series K, Election of 2008,

        

3.00%, 8/1/39

     2,200        1,976     

Los Angeles Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series L, Election of 2008,

        

5.00%, 8/1/35

     650        789     

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series D,

        

5.00%, 12/1/29

     1,665        1,782     

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series E-1,

        

5.00%, 12/1/44

     3,405        3,737     

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 12/1/29

     2,630        2,815     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Senior Revenue Bonds (AMT), Green Bond,

        

5.00%, 5/15/33

     1,000        1,135     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinate Revenue Bonds (AMT), Los Angeles International,

        

5.00%, 5/15/30

     1,465        1,599     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

  

California – 97.6%    continued

        

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinate Revenue Bonds (AMT), Los Angeles International Airport,

        

5.25%, 5/15/31

     $2,000        $2,193     

5.00%, 5/15/44

     1,500        1,564     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinate Revenue Bonds (AMT), Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 11/15/31(1)

     160        184     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Unrefunded Balance,

        

5.00%, 5/15/32

     2,840        3,208     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT), P3 Project,

        

5.00%, 5/15/46

     1,000        1,051     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B (AMT),

        

5.00%, 5/15/27

     3,435        3,696     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Senior Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 5/15/27

     640        678     

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Waterworks System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 7/1/43

     1,850        2,000     

Los Angeles Harbor Department Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT), Private Activity,

        

5.00%, 8/1/25

     6,750        7,070     

Los Angeles Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B-1, Election of 2008,

        

5.00%, 7/1/30

     190        214     

Los Rios Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D,

        

3.00%, 8/1/44

     2,000        1,660     

Menifee Special Tax, Community Facilities District McCall,

        

3.00%, 9/1/42

     385        292     

4.00%, 9/1/51

     1,000        872     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

  

California – 97.6%    continued

        

Modesto Irrigation District Financing Authority Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 10/1/27

     $1,130        $1,205     

5.00%, 10/1/28

     2,770        2,954     

Monterey County Public Facilities Financing COPS,

        

5.00%, 10/1/27

     1,000        1,068     

5.00%, 10/1/28

     670        717     

Moulton-Niguel Water District COPS,

        

2.25%, 9/1/45

     2,800        1,946     

Natomas Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (AGM Insured),

        

3.00%, 8/1/39

     1,655        1,469     

3.00%, 8/1/40

     2,325        2,012     

3.00%, 8/1/41

     2,590        2,206     

Natomas Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Election of 2014 (BAM Insured),

        

5.00%, 8/1/33

     1,185        1,284     

Natomas Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (AGM Insured),

        

4.00%, 8/1/45

     3,000        3,009     

Northern Energy Authority Commodity Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 7/1/24(2) (3) (4)

     3,195        3,200     

Orange County Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 Rienda Special Tax Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 8/15/37

     1,000        1,064     

Oxnard Union High School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Election of 2018, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 8/1/26(1)

     3,000        3,266     

Oxnard Union High School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 8/1/45

     2,000        2,156     

Palm Springs Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D, Election of 2008,

        

2.00%, 8/1/27

     1,970        1,906     

Perris Union High School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, Election of 2012,

        

3.00%, 9/1/39

     800        710     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

California – 97.6%    continued

        

3.00%, 9/1/40

     $875        $757     

Redlands Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, San Bernandino County,

        

3.00%, 7/1/30

     2,295        2,317     

Redwood City Public Facilities & Infrastructure Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Veterans Memorial Building,

        

3.00%, 6/1/41

     2,230        1,919     

Richmond Joint Powers Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Civic Center Project (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 11/1/24

     600        621     

5.00%, 11/1/25

     1,000        1,055     

5.00%, 11/1/26

     750        809     

Riverside County Asset Leasing Corp. Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2013 A, Public Defender & Probation Building, Prerefunded,

        

5.25%, 11/1/23(1)

     150        152     

Riverside Public Financing Authority Local Measure A Sales Tax Revenue COPS, Riverside Payment Rehabilitation (AGM Insured),

        

5.25%, 6/1/24

     615        618     

Sacramento City Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Measure Q, Election of 2021 (AGM Insured),

        

4.00%, 8/1/41

     850        857     

Sacramento County Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/29

     565        645     

5.00%, 7/1/31

     500        570     

Sacramento County Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 7/1/29

     680        776     

Sacramento County Special Refunding Tax Bonds, Metro Air Park Community Facilities,

        

5.00%, 9/1/27

     1,000        1,062     

San Diego Association of Governments South Bay Expressway Toll Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/29

     850        938     

5.00%, 7/1/37

     1,000        1,074     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

California – 97.6%    continued

        

San Diego Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series I, Election of 2012,

        

5.00%, 7/1/41

     $3,380        $3,622     

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District Sales TRB, Series A,

        

3.00%, 7/1/44

     2,000        1,685     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Bonds, Second Series B,

        

5.00%, 5/1/43

     1,000        1,002     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 5/1/38

     3,000        3,184     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series E (AMT),

        

5.00%, 5/1/50

     1,355        1,398     

San Francisco City & County COPS, Multiple Capital Projects,

        

2.00%, 10/1/33

     2,800        2,445     

San Francisco City & County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

        

3.00%, 6/15/30

     5,415        5,445     

San Francisco City & County Infrastructure & Revitalization Tax Allocation Bonds, Facilities Increment, Treasure Island,

        

5.00%, 9/1/37

     375        387     

San Francisco City & County Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Proposition A, Series F&C,

        

3.25%, 6/15/32

     1,500        1,510     

San Francisco County Transportation Authority Sales TRB,

        

3.00%, 2/1/30

     5,000        5,090     

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

1.30%, 3/1/28

     725        616     

San Jacinto Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 8/1/26

     1,055        1,087     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

  

California – 97.6%    continued

        

San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Toll Road Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

4.00%, 1/15/34

     $1,000        $1,051     

San Jose Financing Authority Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series B, Green Bonds,

        

5.00%, 11/1/36

     1,000        1,190     

San Mateo-Foster City School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

3.00%, 8/1/40

     500        442     

San Rafael Elementary School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Election of 2015,

        

4.50%, 8/1/42

     1,750        1,814     

Santa Clara County Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series Q,

        

3.00%, 5/15/35

     2,500        2,403     

Santa Clarita Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

3.00%, 8/1/44

     1,000        824     

Santa Rosa Elementary School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D, Election of 2014 (AGM Insured), Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 8/1/26(1)

     1,145        1,208     

Santa Rosa High School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, Election of 2014 (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 8/1/43

     1,000        1,055     

Silicon Valley Clean Water Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

0.50%, 3/1/26

     3,000        2,781     

Southern California Financing Authority Water Replenishment Assessment Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 8/1/43

     2,000        2,185     

Stockton Public Financing Authority Parking Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 3/1/32

     555        581     

5.00%, 3/1/33

     600        627     

5.00%, 3/1/47

     1,125        1,082     

Tobacco Securitization Authority Tobacco Settlement Senior Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sacramento County,

        

4.00%, 6/1/35

     500        508     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.6%    continued

 

  

California – 97.6%    continued

        

Transbay Joint Powers Authority Senior Tax Allocation Bonds, Green Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/29

     $465        $517     

5.00%, 10/1/34

     600        653     

Turlock Irrigation District First Priority Subordinated Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 1/1/28

     625        643     

University of California General Revenue Bonds, Series AF, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 5/15/23(1)

     1,220        1,223     

University of California Regents Medical Center Pooled Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series M,

        

2.46%, 5/15/26

     1,785        1,686     

Ventura County Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 11/1/24

     1,060        1,075     

Ventura Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 8/1/31

     710        823     

Vernon Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 4/1/28

     700        759     

Visalia Unified School District COPS (AGM Insured),

        

3.00%, 5/1/27

     1,525        1,526     

Western Placer Waste Management Authority Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, Material Recovery Facility Project,

        

5.00%, 6/1/37

     650        765     

5.00%, 6/1/40

     575        665     

Yucaipa Valley Water District Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 9/1/25(1)

     1,000        1,062           
                266,938           

Total Municipal Bonds

                          

(Cost $287,698)

        266,938     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.0%

 

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),
4.61%(6) (7)

     2,632,694        $2,633           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $2,633)

        2,633     
        
    

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

    

 

VALUE
(000S)

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.4%

 

University of California General Revenue Bonds, Series AK,
5.00%, 5/15/23(2) (3) (4)

     $1,000        $1,003           

Total Short-Term Investments

                          

(Cost $1,002)

        1,003     

    

        
 

Total Investments – 99.0%

 

(Cost $291,333)

        270,574     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 1.0%

 

     2,863           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $273,437     

 

(1)

Maturity date represents the prerefunded date.

 

(2)

Maturity date represents the puttable date.

 

(3)

These securities are remarketed by an agent, and the interest rate is determined by general market conditions and supply and demand.

 

(4)

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(5)

Zero coupon bond.

 

(6)

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(7)

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMT - Alternative Minimum Tax

BAM - Build America Mutual

BANS - Bond Anticipation Notes

CABS - Capital Appreciation Bonds

CHF - Collegiate Housing Foundation

COPS - Certificates of Participation

CSCDA - California Statewide Communities Development Authority

FHLMC - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association

G.O. - General Obligation

HFA - Housing Finance Authority

MFH - Multi-Family Housing

TRB - Tax Revenue Bonds

VA - Veterans Affairs

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

  

 

% OF NET ASSETS

 

 

Municipal Bonds

     97.6

Investment Companies

     1.0

Short-Term Investments

     0.4

 

(1)

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)

Municipal Bonds

    $      —       $266,938       $—       $266,938  

Investment Companies

    2,633                   2,633  

Short-Term Investments

          1,003             1,003  
         

Total Investments

    $2,633       $267,941       $—       $270,574  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

 

 

    VALUE
    (000S)

    

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 96.3%

 

    

California – 96.3%

             

Alameda County Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Election of 2014,

             

5.00%, 8/1/42

       $500          $534     

Albany Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Measure B, Election of 2016,

             

4.00%, 8/1/46

       1,000       1,002     

Bay Area Toll Authority Subordinate Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds, Series S-4, Prerefunded,

             

5.25%, 4/1/23(1)

       1,250       1,250     

Bay Area Toll Authority Subordinate Toll Bridge Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series S-H, Prerefunded,

             

5.00%, 4/1/29(1)

       1,000       1,158     

Bay Area Toll Authority Toll Bridge Revenue Refunding Bonds, San Francisco Bay Area,

             

2.95%, 4/1/26(2) (3) (4)

       3,845       3,826     

Beaumont Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D, Election of 2008 (BAM Insured), Prerefunded,

             

5.25%, 2/15/27(1)

       1,500       1,669     

Berkeley TRANS,

             

4.00%, 7/25/23

       2,000       2,009     

California Community Choice Financing Authority Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds, Green Bond, Series B-1,

             

4.00%, 8/1/31(2) (3) (4)

       1,500       1,480     

California Community Choice Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Clean Energy Project, Green Bonds,

             

4.00%, 12/1/23

       400       401     

4.00%, 12/1/27(2) (3) (4)

       600       598     

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency Tobacco Settlement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

             

4.00%, 6/1/35

       885       893     

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency Tobacco Settlement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sonoma County Securitization,

             

5.00%, 6/1/29

       310       337     
    

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

        

California – 96.3%    continued

             

California HFA Municipal Certificates Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-1, Class A Certificates,

             

3.50%, 11/20/35

       $1,213          $1,155     

California Housing Finance Agency Municipal Certificates Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-2, Class A Social Certificates (FHLMC Insured),

             

3.75%, 3/25/35

       491       487     

California School Finance Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Granada Hills Charter Obligated Group,

             

5.00%, 7/1/54

       1,200       1,207     

California School Finance Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A,

             

4.00%, 7/1/50

       1,135       989     

California State Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Art Center College of Design,

             

4.00%, 12/1/46

       400       346     

3.00%, 12/1/51

       600       399     

California State Enterprise Development Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Riverside County Library Facilities Project,

             

4.00%, 11/1/49

       1,000       957     

California State G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

             

3.00%, 12/1/46

       300       250     

California State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

             

5.00%, 12/1/26

       2,000       2,197     

5.00%, 10/1/28

       3,000       3,439     

5.00%, 9/1/42

       1,000       1,142     

California State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Group B,

             

5.00%, 10/1/28

       790       906     

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sutter Health, Prerefunded,

             

5.00%, 11/15/26(1)

       410       446     
 
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT FUND    continued

 

 

    

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

 

 

    VALUE
    (000S)

    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

    

California – 96.3%    continued

             

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank National Charter Equitable School Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds,

             

5.00%, 11/1/47

       $1,000          $1,047     

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Revenue Bonds, Equitable School Revolving Fund,

             

5.00%, 11/1/44

       625       647     

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Revenue Bonds, UCSF 2130 Third Street,

             

5.00%, 5/15/42

       1,000       1,080     

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds,

             

1.75%, 8/1/26(2) (3) (4)

       3,500       3,279     

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Los Angeles Museum of Art Project,

             

1.20%, 6/1/28(2) (3) (4)

       2,000       1,776     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, California Institute of the Arts,

             

4.00%, 10/1/51

       250       212     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Humangood, California Obligated Group,

             

3.00%, 10/1/49

       1,000       699     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Samuel Merritt University,

             

5.25%, 6/1/53

       500       544     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, National University,

             

5.00%, 4/1/40

       1,000       1,068     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Southwestern Law School,

             

4.00%, 11/1/41

       175       158     
    

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

 

 

    VALUE
    (000S)

    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

    

California – 96.3%    continued

             

California State Municipal Finance Authority Student Housing Revenue Bonds, CHF-Davis I,
LLC -West Village,

             

5.00%, 5/15/39

       $1,000          $1,021     

5.00%, 5/15/43

       1,000       1,010     

California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue Bonds, Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group,

             

4.00%, 8/1/51

       800       672     

California State Statewide Communities Development Authority Student Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, CHF-Irvine, LLC-Phase I (BAM Insured),

             

5.00%, 5/15/33

       1,500       1,708     

3.00%, 5/15/51

       1,225       918     

California State University Systemwide Revenue Refunding Bonds, Prerefunded,

             

5.00%, 11/1/24(1)

       180       187     

Carlsbad Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Election of 2018,

             

3.00%, 8/1/42

       550       469     

Centinela Valley Union High School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Election of 2008, Prerefunded,

             

5.75%, 8/1/23(1)

       570       576     

6.00%, 8/1/23(1)

       1,000       1,011     

Chino Valley Unified School District G.O. Limited Bonds, Series B,

             

5.00%, 8/1/38

       1,150       1,301     

Coachella Valley Water District Revenue COPS, Series A, Oasis Project,

             

4.00%, 8/1/46

       1,750       1,760     

Corona-Norco Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

             

4.00%, 8/1/49

       1,000       1,001     

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority Essential Housing Senior Revenue Bonds, Crescent West Hollywood,

             

4.30%, 7/1/59

       500       418     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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  MARCH 31, 2023    

 

    

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

 

 

    VALUE
    (000S)

    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

    

California – 96.3%    continued

             

CSCDA Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Front Porch Community,

             

1.51%, 4/1/26

       $625          $562     

Desert Sands Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Election of 2014,

             

4.00%, 8/1/44

       500       503     

Evergreen School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Election of 2014,

             

5.00%, 8/1/46

       1,300       1,405     

Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Toll Road Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series A,

             

4.00%, 1/15/46

       250       234     

Fremont Unified School District Alameda County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D,

             

2.00%, 8/1/35

       1,610       1,285     

Hartnell Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

             

3.00%, 8/1/45

       1,500       1,223     

Imperial Irrigation District Electric Revenue Bonds, Series B-1,

             

5.00%, 11/1/46

       1,500       1,587     

Los Angeles Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series K, Election of 2008,

             

3.00%, 8/1/39

       800       718     

Los Angeles Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series L, Election of 2008,

             

5.00%, 8/1/35

       350       425     

Los Angeles County Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 Special TRB, Valencia Facilities,

             

5.00%, 9/1/52

       500       505     

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series F, Green Bonds,

             

2.63%, 12/1/51

       1,600       1,125     

Los Angeles County TRANS,

             

4.00%, 6/29/23

       2,825       2,834     

4.00%, 6/30/23

       3,500       3,512     
    

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

      VALUE
    (000S)
    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

    

California – 96.3%    continued

             

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Senior Revenue Bonds (AMT), Private Activity,

             

5.50%, 5/15/47

       $1,000          $1,105     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinate Revenue Bonds (AMT), Los Angeles International,

             

5.00%, 5/15/31

       1,000       1,090     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinate Revenue Bonds (AMT), Los Angeles International Airport,

             

5.00%, 5/15/44

       500       521     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT), P3 Project,

             

5.00%, 5/15/46

       500       525     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B (AMT),

             

5.00%, 5/15/29

       4,000       4,357     

5.00%, 5/15/31

       5,000       5,439     

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

             

5.00%, 7/1/40

       1,000       1,117     

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

             

5.00%, 7/1/52

       500       550     

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Waterworks System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

             

5.00%, 7/1/39

       525       591     

5.00%, 7/1/51

       1,000       1,093     

Los Angeles Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series RYQ,

             

5.00%, 7/1/33

       1,000       1,175     

Los Rios Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D,

             

3.00%, 8/1/44

       1,000       830     

Lucia Mar Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Election of 2016,

             

5.00%, 8/1/42

       1,450       1,578     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

        

California – 96.3%    continued

             

Manteca Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series A (BAM Insured),

             

4.00%, 10/1/39

       $500          $506     

Menifee Special Tax, Community Facilities District McCall,

             

3.00%, 9/1/42

       165       125     

4.00%, 9/1/51

       430       375     

Mesa Water District COPS,

             

4.00%, 3/15/45

       1,150       1,163     

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

             

4.00%, 8/1/23

       395       396     

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Series A,

             

5.00%, 10/1/38

       405       470     

Monterey County Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds,

             

5.00%, 9/1/37

       1,170       1,287     

Mountain View-Whisman School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

             

4.25%, 9/1/45

       500       514     

New Haven Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, Alameda County,

             

3.00%, 8/1/49

       1,520       1,187     

Newport Mesa Unified School District G.O. Unlimited CABS, Election of 2005,

             

0.00%, 8/1/33(5)

       10,000       7,288     

Northern Energy Authority Commodity Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

             

4.00%, 7/1/24(2) (3) (4)

       3,500       3,505     

Orange County Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 Rienda Special Tax Bonds, Series A,

             

5.00%, 8/15/42

       1,000       1,039     

Oxnard Union High School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

             

5.00%, 8/1/45

       1,000       1,078     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

        

California – 96.3%    continued

             

Palm Springs Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

             

2.00%, 8/1/24

       $1,000          $988     

Palomar Pomerado Health G.O. Unlimited Convertible CABS, Series A, Election of 2004 (AGC Insured),

             

7.00%, 8/1/38

       5,000       5,832     

Perris Union High School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, Election of 2012,

             

3.00%, 9/1/45

       1,865       1,514     

Redwood City Public Facilities & Infrastructure Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Veterans Memorial Building,

             

3.00%, 6/1/51

       1,750       1,360     

Riverside County TRANS,

             

5.00%, 6/30/23

       2,100       2,111     

Riverside County Transportation Commission Toll Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, RCTC 91 Express Lanes,

             

4.00%, 6/1/46

       750       716     

Ross Valley Public Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Sanitary District No. 1 of Marin County,

             

5.00%, 1/1/36

       275       286     

5.00%, 1/1/37

       215       223     

Sacramento County Special Refunding Tax Bonds, Metro Air Park Community Facilities,

             

5.00%, 9/1/34

       1,000       1,078     

Sacramento Municipal Utility District Revenue Bonds, Series A,

             

5.00%, 8/15/37

       55       55     

San Diego Association of Governments Capital Grant Receipts Revenue Bonds, Mid Coast Corridor, Green Bonds,

             

1.80%, 11/15/27

       1,000       962     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

             

5.00%, 5/1/38

       1,000       1,061     

5.00%, 5/1/42

       1,500       1,546     

5.00%, 5/1/49

       1,000       1,033     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

    

California – 96.3%    continued

             

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series E (AMT),

             

5.00%, 5/1/45

       $1,000          $1,039     

5.00%, 5/1/50

       1,500       1,548     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Second Series A (AMT),

             

5.00%, 5/1/30

       915       1,022     

San Francisco City & County COPS, Multiple Capital Projects,

             

2.00%, 10/1/33

       1,200       1,048     

San Francisco City & County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

             

3.00%, 6/15/30

       1,000       1,006     

San Francisco City & County Infrastructure & Revitalization Tax Allocation Bonds, Facilities Increment, Treasure Island,

             

5.00%, 9/1/52

       1,000       975     

San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue Bonds, Series D, Hetch Hetchy Water,

             

3.00%, 11/1/50

       600       480     

San Francisco City & County Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Proposition A, Series F&C,

             

3.25%, 6/15/32

       2,500       2,517     

San Francisco Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Election of 2020,

             

3.00%, 6/15/45

       1,000       792     

San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Toll Road Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds,

             

4.00%, 1/15/34

       500       526     

San Jose Financing Authority Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series B, Green Bonds,

             

5.00%, 11/1/41

       500       578     

San Jose G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-1,

             

5.00%, 9/1/42

       1,310       1,429     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

    

California – 96.3%    continued

             

San Mateo-Foster City School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

             

3.00%, 8/1/41

       $300          $261     

Santa Clarita Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Election of 2016,

             

5.25%, 8/1/48

       1,000       1,132     

Santa Rosa High School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, Election of 2014 (AGM Insured),

             

5.00%, 8/1/43

       500       528     

Silicon Valley Clean Water Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series B,

             

0.50%, 3/1/26

       2,000       1,854     

Sonoma County Junior College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

             

3.00%, 8/1/36

       900       853     

South Bayside Waste Management Authority Solid Waste Enterprise Revenue Refunding Bonds, Shoreway Environmental Center, Green Bonds, Escrowed to Maturity (AGM Insured),

             

5.00%, 9/1/32

       15       17     

Southwestern Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D,

             

4.00%, 8/1/33

       650       714     

Stockton Public Financing Authority Parking Revenue Refunding Bonds,

             

5.00%, 3/1/32

       250       262     

5.00%, 3/1/33

       245       256     

5.00%, 3/1/47

       500       481     

Tobacco Securitization Authority Tobacco Settlement Senior Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sacramento County,

             

4.00%, 6/1/37

       700       695     

Transbay Joint Powers Authority Senior Tax Allocation Bonds, Green Bonds,

             

5.00%, 10/1/45

       1,000       1,036     

Turlock Irrigation District Revenue Refunding Bonds,

             

5.00%, 1/1/37

       805       904     

University of California General Revenue Bonds, Series A,

             

5.00%, 5/15/38

       600       602     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 
 

CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%    continued

 

  

California – 96.3%    continued

       

University of California General Revenue Bonds, Series AF, Prerefunded,

       

5.00%, 5/15/23(1)

     $430         $431     

University Of California Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

       

5.00%, 5/15/35

     1,500       1,830     

University of California Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series O, Limited Project,

       

5.00%, 5/15/58

     2,500       2,667     

Upper Santa Clara Valley Joint Powers Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

       

4.00%, 8/1/45

     1,200       1,203     

Ventura Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

       

5.00%, 8/1/27

     585       651     

5.00%, 8/1/28

     620       706     

Vernon Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

       

5.00%, 4/1/28

     300       325     

Western Placer Waste Management Authority Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, Material Recovery Facility Project,

       

5.00%, 6/1/40

     625       722           
        156,316           

Total Municipal Bonds

 

(Cost $165,199)

       156,316     
       
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.7%

 

    

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),

       

4.61%(6) (7)

     2,746,324       $2,746           

Total Investment Companies

 

(Cost $2,746)

       2,746     
       
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.9%

 

  

San Diego Unified School District TRANS, Series A,

       

4.00%, 6/30/23

     $1,000       $1,004     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.9%    continued

 

  

University of California General Revenue Bonds, Series AK,
5.00%, 5/15/23(2) (3) (4)

     $500         $501           

Total Short-Term Investments

 

(Cost $1,506)

       1,505     
                           

Total Investments – 98.9%

 

(Cost $169,451)

       160,567     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 1.1%

 

    1,825           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

       $162,392     

 

(1) 

Maturity date represents the prerefunded date.

(2) 

Maturity date represents the puttable date.

(3) 

These securities are remarketed by an agent, and the interest rate is determined by general market conditions and supply and demand.

(4) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(5) 

Zero coupon bond.

(6) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(7) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

AGC - Assured Guaranty Corporation

AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMT - Alternative Minimum Tax

BAM - Build America Mutual

CABS - Capital Appreciation Bonds

CHF - Collegiate Housing Foundation

COPS - Certificates of Participation

CSCDA - California Statewide Communities Development Authority

FHLMC - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

G.O. - General Obligation

HFA - Housing Finance Authority

TRANS - Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes

TRB - Tax Revenue Bonds

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY T YPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

Municipal Bonds

     96.3

Investment Companies

     1.7

Short-Term Investments

     0.9

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
   LEVEL 2
(000S)
   LEVEL 3
(000S)
   TOTAL
(000S)

Municipal Bonds

       $     —        $156,316        $—        $156,316

Investment Companies

       2,746                      2,746

Short-Term Investments

              1,505               1,505

Total Investments

       $2,746          $157,821          $—          $160,567  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

CORE BOND FUND

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 3.5%

 

Auto Loan – 0.7%

 

  

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2022-6A, Class A2

        

5.73%, 11/17/25

     $84        $84     

GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

        

4.66%, 2/16/28

     80        80     

Mercedes-Benz Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

        

4.51%, 11/15/27

     140        140     

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2022-3A, Class A2

        

5.24%, 7/15/25(1)

     490        489           
                793           

Other – 0.3%

        

Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

        

5.65%, 9/22/28(1)

     280        281           

Whole Loan – 2.5%

        

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A1 (Step to 4.84% on 2/25/27),

        

4.75%, 9/26/67(1) (2)

     276        266     

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-4, Class A3

        

3.00%, 10/25/52(1) (3)

     288        245     

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-6, Class A3

        

3.00%, 11/25/52(1) (3)

     291        247     

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-7, Class 1A2

        

3.00%, 12/25/52(1) (3)

     286        243     

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3A

        

5.00%, 6/25/53(1) (3)

     244        237     

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-LTV1, Class XS

        

0.22%, 7/25/52(1)

     23,284        224     

Mello Mortgage Capital Acceptance, Series 2021-MTG2, Class A1

        

2.50%, 6/25/51(1) (3)

     294        237     

Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A1

        

5.00%, 1/25/53(1)

     98        96     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 3.5%    continued

 

Whole Loan – 2.5%    continued

 

  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A1

        

3.75%, 7/25/62(1)

     $775        $724     

Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-4, Class A1

        

3.75%, 9/25/62(1)

     361        337           
                2,856           

Total Asset-Backed Securities

                          

(Cost $4,034)

        3,930     
        

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES – 1.6%

 

Non Agency – 1.6%

        

BANK, Series 2019-BN16, Class A4

        

4.01%, 2/15/52

     1,000        940     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-GC27, Class A5

        

3.14%, 2/10/48

     920        881           
                1,821           

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

                          

(Cost $2,001)

        1,821     
        

CORPORATE BONDS – 20.8%

 

     

Aerospace & Defense – 0.2%

        

Boeing (The) Co.,

        

5.81%, 5/1/50

     35        35     

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.,

        

2.04%, 8/16/28

     65        56     

Lockheed Martin Corp.,

        

2.80%, 6/15/50

     50        36     

Northrop Grumman Corp.,

        

5.25%, 5/1/50

     50        52     

Raytheon Technologies Corp.,

        

1.90%, 9/1/31

     50        41           
                220           

Asset Management – 0.9%

        

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 5/13/32

     176        168     

Ares Capital Corp.,

        

4.25%, 3/1/25

     215        203     

Charles Schwab (The) Corp., (Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 2.58%), 5.00%, 12/1/27 (4)

     92        72     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

Asset Management – 0.9%    continued

 

FS KKR Capital Corp.,

        

4.13%, 2/1/25

     $635        $601     

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp.,

        

2.70%, 1/15/27

     30        26           
                1,070           

Banking – 3.2%

        

Bank of America Corp.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.15%),

        

2.59%, 4/29/31 (4)

     100        85     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.22%),

        

2.65%, 3/11/32 (4)

     120        100     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.32%),

        

2.69%, 4/22/32 (4)

     510        426     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.21%),

        

2.57%, 10/20/32 (4)

     294        240     

Citigroup, Inc.,

        

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 1.41%),

        

3.52%, 10/27/28 (4)

     190        178     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 3.91%),

        

4.41%, 3/31/31 (4)

     192        182     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.17%),

        

2.56%, 5/1/32 (4)

     275        228     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.07%),

        

5.55%, 12/15/25 (4)

     180        181     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.85%),

        

2.08%, 4/22/26 (4)

     300        281     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.07%),

        

1.95%, 2/4/32 (4)

     217        174     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.08%),

        

4.91%, 7/25/33 (4)

     370        368     

PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.85%), 4.63%, 6/6/33 (4)

     110        101     

Santander Holdings U.S.A., Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.36%),

        

6.50%, 3/9/29 (4)

     270        270     

Truist Financial Corp.,

        

3.70%, 6/5/25

     170        162     

U.S. Bancorp,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.09%),

        

5.85%, 10/21/33 (4)

     400        418     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

Banking – 3.2%    continued

 

  

Wells Fargo & Co.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.10%),
2.39%, 6/2/28 (4)

     $220        $198           
                3,592           

Beverages – 0.2%

        

Constellation Brands, Inc.,

        

2.88%, 5/1/30

     95        83     

Pernod Ricard International Finance LLC,

        

1.25%, 4/1/28 (1)

     200        173           
                256           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.7%

 

AbbVie, Inc.,

        

4.25%, 11/21/49

     35        31     

Amgen, Inc.,

        

2.20%, 2/21/27

     96        88     

5.25%, 3/2/33

     180        185     

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.,

        

2.95%, 3/15/32

     220        198     

Gilead Sciences, Inc.,

        

2.60%, 10/1/40

     55        41     

Pfizer, Inc.,

        

3.45%, 3/15/29

     220        213           
                756           

Cable & Satellite – 0.5%

        

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital,

        

5.05%, 3/30/29

     63        61     

6.38%, 10/23/35

     175        174     

5.50%, 4/1/63

     53        43     

Comcast Corp.,

        

4.15%, 10/15/28

     130        129     

1.50%, 2/15/31

     148        118     

Time Warner Cable LLC,

        

5.88%, 11/15/40

     100        91           
                616           

Chemicals – 0.4%

        

Bayport Polymers LLC,

        

4.74%, 4/14/27 (1)

     350        329     

NewMarket Corp.,

        

2.70%, 3/18/31

     65        54     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

CORE BOND FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

Chemicals – 0.4%    continued

 

RPM International, Inc.,

 

     

4.55%, 3/1/29

     $30        $28           
                411           

Commercial Support Services – 0.0%

 

Waste Connections, Inc.,

        

3.20%, 6/1/32

     40        36           

Construction Materials – 0.0%

 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.,

        

2.50%, 3/15/30

     40        34           

Consumer Services – 0.0%

 

President and Fellows of Harvard College,

        

4.88%, 10/15/40

     50        52           

Diversified Industrials – 0.2%

        

Honeywell International, Inc.,

        

4.95%, 2/15/28

     160        165     

Parker-Hannifin Corp.,

        

4.50%, 9/15/29

     44        44           
                209           

E-Commerce Discretionary – 0.0%

 

  

Amazon.com, Inc.,

        

4.70%, 12/1/32

     50        51           

Electric & Gas Marketing & Trading – 0.3%

 

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.,

        

3.35%, 4/1/30

     330        304           

Electric Utilities – 2.7%

        

AES (The) Corp.,

        

1.38%, 1/15/26

     90        81     

Ameren Corp.,

        

3.50%, 1/15/31

     250        228     

Appalachian Power Co.,

        

4.50%, 3/1/49

     160        138     

Avangrid, Inc.,

        

3.80%, 6/1/29

     132        124     

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co.,

        

1.65%, 5/15/31

     170        136     

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.,

        

2.95%, 3/1/30

     207        182     

Duke Energy Progress LLC,

        

3.40%, 4/1/32

     152        138     

5.25%, 3/15/33

     235        244     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

Electric Utilities – 2.7%    continued

 

  

Entergy Louisiana LLC,

        

2.90%, 3/15/51

     $300        $204     

Entergy Texas, Inc.,

        

1.75%, 3/15/31

     145        117     

Eversource Energy,

        

1.65%, 8/15/30

     167        134     

Florida Power & Light Co.,

        

5.10%, 4/1/33

     240        249     

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.,

        

4.15%, 12/15/32

     100        95     

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.,

        

2.25%, 6/1/30

     155        131     

NRG Energy, Inc.,

        

2.45%, 12/2/27 (1)

     90        77     

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC,

        

3.70%, 11/15/28

     100        97     

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.,

        

4.55%, 7/1/30

     118        110     

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.,

        

1.70%, 10/1/30

     200        163     

Southern (The) Co.,

        

3.70%, 4/30/30

     155        145     

Virginia Electric and Power Co.,

        

2.40%, 3/30/32

     130        108     

Xcel Energy, Inc.,

        

2.60%, 12/1/29

     115        100           
                3,001           

Electrical Equipment – 0.2%

        

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.,

        

2.15%, 12/15/30

     107        87     

Hubbell, Inc.,

        

2.30%, 3/15/31

     30        25     

Keysight Technologies, Inc.,

        

3.00%, 10/30/29

     100        89     

Vontier Corp.,

        

2.40%, 4/1/28

     25        21           
                222           

Entertainment Content – 0.3%

        

Discovery Communications LLC,

        

3.63%, 5/15/30

     150        133     

Walt Disney (The) Co.,

        

2.00%, 9/1/29

     100        87     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   154   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

  

Entertainment Content – 0.3%    continued

 

  

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,

        

5.14%, 3/15/52 (1)

     $110        $89           
                309           

Food – 0.7%

 

  

Campbell Soup Co.,

        

2.38%, 4/24/30

     110        95     

Flowers Foods, Inc.,

        

2.40%, 3/15/31

     80        67     

Hormel Foods Corp.,

        

1.80%, 6/11/30

     115        96     

McCormick & Co., Inc.,

        

1.85%, 2/15/31

     140        112     

Nestle Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.70%, 1/15/53 (1)

     286        289     

Smithfield Foods, Inc.,

        

2.63%, 9/13/31 (1)

     105        79     

Tyson Foods, Inc.,

        

4.35%, 3/1/29

     105        102           
                840           

Funds & Trusts – 0.2%

 

  

Blackstone Private Credit Fund,

        

2.63%, 12/15/26

     320        269           

Gas & Water Utilities – 0.5%

 

  

NiSource, Inc.,

        

3.60%, 5/1/30

     200        185     

Southern California Gas Co.,

        

2.60%, 6/15/26

     200        188     

Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp.,

        

1.75%, 1/15/31

     190        151           
                524           

Health Care Facilities & Services – 1.0%

 

  

Cigna Group (The),

        

1.25%, 3/15/26

     330        299     

2.38%, 3/15/31

     120        101     

Elevance Health, Inc.,

        

4.55%, 5/15/52

     216        195     

Humana, Inc.,

        

3.70%, 3/23/29

     130        122     

3.95%, 8/15/49

     110        90     

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 5/15/29

     190        186     

2.30%, 5/15/31

     105        90     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

  

Health Care Facilities & Services – 1.0%    continued

 

Universal Health Services, Inc.,

        

2.65%, 1/15/32

     $105        $82           
                1,165           

Home Construction – 0.2%

 

  

D.R. Horton, Inc.,

        

1.30%, 10/15/26

     45        40     

Masco Corp.,

        

1.50%, 2/15/28

     70        59     

MDC Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.00%, 1/15/43

     85        74           
                173           

Household Products – 0.5%

 

  

Clorox (The) Co.,

        

4.60%, 5/1/32

     174        173     

Haleon U.S. Capital LLC,

        

3.38%, 3/24/27

     11        11     

4.00%, 3/24/52

     174        144     

Kenvue, Inc.,

        

4.90%, 3/22/33 (1)

     40        41     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.,

        

2.00%, 11/2/31

     220        185           
                554           

Institutional Financial Services – 1.1%

 

  

CME Group, Inc.,

        

2.65%, 3/15/32

     136        118     

Morgan Stanley,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.99%), 2.19%, 4/28/26 (4)

     275        258     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.88%), 1.59%, 5/4/27 (4)

     187        168     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.14%), 2.70%, 1/22/31 (4)

     270        233     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.29%), 2.94%, 1/21/33 (4)

     183        155     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.08%), 4.89%, 7/20/33 (4)

     150        147     

Nasdaq, Inc.,

        

1.65%, 1/15/31

     160        126           
                1,205           

Insurance – 0.6%

 

  

Brighthouse Financial Global Funding,

 

     

1.55%, 5/24/26 (1)

     315        283     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   155   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

CORE BOND FUND     continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

  

Insurance – 0.6%    continued

 

  

Brown & Brown, Inc.,

        

2.38%, 3/15/31

     $135        $108     

Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.,

        

3.35%, 5/3/26

     100        97     

Corebridge Financial, Inc.,

        

4.40%, 4/5/52 (1)

     106        83     

Primerica, Inc.,

        

2.80%, 11/19/31

     130        109           
                680           

Internet Media & Services – 0.3%

 

  

Meta Platforms, Inc.,

        

3.85%, 8/15/32

     200        187     

Netflix, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 4/15/28

     100        100           
                287           

Machinery – 0.0%

 

  

Eaton Corp.,

        

4.15%, 3/15/33

     20        19     

Xylem, Inc.,

        

2.25%, 1/30/31

     30        25           
                44           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.5%

 

  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.,

        

2.30%, 3/12/31

     340        285     

GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.,

        

5.91%, 11/22/32 (1)

     230        245           
                530           

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.6%

 

  

EOG Resources, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 4/15/30

     230        229     

ONEOK, Inc.,

        

6.10%, 11/15/32

     140        145     

Phillips 66,

        

2.15%, 12/15/30

     200        165     

Western Midstream Operating L.P.,

        

6.15%, 4/1/33

     90        91           
                630           

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 0.1%

 

  

Schlumberger Investment S.A.,

        

2.65%, 6/26/30

     100        88           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

  

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.9%

 

  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.,

        

2.30%, 3/1/30

     $40        $34     

Boston Properties L.P.,

        

2.55%, 4/1/32

     90        64     

Brixmor Operating Partnership L.P.,

        

4.05%, 7/1/30

     55        50     

Corporate Office Properties L.P.,

        

2.90%, 12/1/33

     121        84     

Equinix, Inc.,

        

3.20%, 11/18/29

     93        83     

2.50%, 5/15/31

     100        82     

Essex Portfolio L.P.,

        

2.65%, 3/15/32

     70        57     

Healthpeak OP LLC,

        

3.25%, 7/15/26

     65        62     

Kimco Realty Corp.,

        

3.20%, 4/1/32

     81        68     

Office Properties Income Trust,

        

2.65%, 6/15/26

     275        186     

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.,

        

3.38%, 2/1/31

     40        32     

Safehold Operating Partnership L.P.,

        

2.85%, 1/15/32

     64        50     

Simon Property Group L.P.,

        

2.45%, 9/13/29

     45        39     

STORE Capital Corp.,

        

2.75%, 11/18/30

     40        29     

Welltower OP LLC,

        

2.70%, 2/15/27

     40        36     

3.85%, 6/15/32

     40        35           
                991           

Retail - Discretionary – 0.2%

 

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.,

        

1.75%, 10/1/27

     95        82     

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.,

        

4.70%, 6/15/32

     67        66     

Tractor Supply Co.,

        

1.75%, 11/1/30

     45        36           
                184           

Semiconductors – 0.3%

 

  

Intel Corp.,

        

5.13%, 2/10/30

     260        265     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   156   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

  

Semiconductors – 0.3%    continued

        

KLA Corp.,

        

5.65%, 11/1/34

     $85        $89     
       
                354           

Software – 0.7%

        

Fortinet, Inc.,

        

1.00%, 3/15/26

     90        81     

2.20%, 3/15/31

     145        120     

Oracle Corp.,

        

5.80%, 11/10/25

     90        92     

2.30%, 3/25/28

     100        89     

Roper Technologies, Inc.,

        

3.80%, 12/15/26

     70        68     

2.00%, 6/30/30

     55        45     

ServiceNow, Inc.,

        

1.40%, 9/1/30

     100        81     

VMware, Inc.,

        

1.80%, 8/15/28

     130        110     

Workday, Inc.,

        

3.70%, 4/1/29

     100        94     
       
                780           

Specialty Finance – 0.1%

        

Air Lease Corp.,

        

1.88%, 8/15/26

     25        22     

Ally Financial, Inc.,

        

2.20%, 11/2/28

     138        110     

GATX Corp.,

        

4.00%, 6/30/30

     20        18     
       
                150           

Technology Hardware – 0.5%

        

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.,

        

4.25%, 4/1/28

     110        102     

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.,

        

8.10%, 7/15/36

     44        51     

3.45%, 12/15/51 (1)

     133        87     

Jabil, Inc.,

        

1.70%, 4/15/26

     180        162     

Motorola Solutions, Inc.,

        

2.30%, 11/15/30

     100        81     

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.,

        

2.25%, 4/1/28

     70        63     
       
                546           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

     

Technology Services – 0.8%

        

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.,

        

2.90%, 12/1/29

     $98        $86     

Global Payments, Inc.,

        

2.90%, 5/15/30

     95        80     

Moody’s Corp.,

        

4.25%, 2/1/29

     157        154     

3.75%, 2/25/52

     106        85     

PayPal Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.40%, 6/1/32

     240        235     

S&P Global, Inc.,

        

2.90%, 3/1/32

     240        214     

Western Union (The) Co.,

        

2.75%, 3/15/31

     130        104     
       
                958           

Telecommunications – 0.5%

        

AT&T, Inc.,

        

4.30%, 2/15/30

     164        159     

3.55%, 9/15/55

     96        69     

T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.,

        

3.40%, 10/15/52

     133        96     

3.60%, 11/15/60

     129        92     

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

        

2.55%, 3/21/31

     115        98     
       
                514           

Tobacco & Cannabis – 0.1%

        

Philip Morris International, Inc.,

        

1.75%, 11/1/30

     110        88           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.6%

        

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC,

        

2.88%, 6/15/52

     190        133     

Mileage Plus Holdings LLC/Mileage Plus Intellectual Property Assets Ltd.,

        

6.50%, 6/20/27 (1)

     153        153     

Norfolk Southern Corp.,

        

3.70%, 3/15/53

     66        51     

Ryder System, Inc.,

        

4.30%, 6/15/27

     100        97     

Southwest Airlines Co.,

        

5.13%, 6/15/27

     105        105     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   157   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

CORE BOND FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 20.8%    continued

 

  

Transportation & Logistics – 0.6%    continued

 

     

Union Pacific Corp.,

        

2.38%, 5/20/31

     $67        $58     

3.50%, 2/14/53

     89        70           
                667           

Total Corporate Bonds

                          

(Cost $26,200)

        23,360     
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 7.2%

 

     

Asset Management – 0.3%

        

UBS Group A.G.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.75%), 4.75%, 5/12/28(1) (4)

     360        345           

Banking – 4.4%

        

ANZ Bank New Zealand Ltd.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.70%), 5.55%, 8/11/32 (1) (4)

     200        197     

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 1.29%), 2.95%, 7/22/30 (1) (4)

     322        298     

Banco Santander S.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.00%), 4.18%, 3/24/28 (4)

     200        188     

Barclays PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.65%), 5.50%, 8/9/28 (4)

     200        197     

BPCE S.A.,

        

3.50%, 10/23/27 (1)

     185        169     

Credit Agricole S.A.,

        

3.25%, 1/14/30 (1)

     125        105     

Danske Bank A/S,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.10%), 6.47%, 1/9/26 (1) (4)

     220        220     

Deutsche Bank A.G.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.32%), 2.55%, 1/7/28 (4)

     139        118     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 3.65%), 7.08%, 2/10/34 (4)

     200        185     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%    continued

 

  

Banking – 4.4%    continued

        

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.09%), 5.28%, 1/23/26 (1) (4)

     $310        $310     

HSBC Holdings PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.22%), 4.00%, 3/9/26 (4)

     165        134     

ING Groep N.V.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.83%), 4.02%, 3/28/28 (4)

     200        189     

KBC Group N.V.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.10%), 5.80%, 1/19/29 (1) (4)

     200        201     

Lloyds Banking Group PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.00%), 2.44%, 2/5/26 (4)

     190        178     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.70%), 5.87%, 3/6/29 (4)

     200        202     

Macquarie Group Ltd.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.13%), 4.10%, 6/21/28 (1) (4)

     400        382     

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.53%), 5.48%, 2/22/31 (4)

     215        216     

NatWest Group PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.55%), 3.07%, 5/22/28 (4)

     250        226     

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.99%), 1.67%, 6/14/27 (4)

     226        197     

Societe Generale S.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.30%), 2.89%, 6/9/32 (1) (4)

     120        95     

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.,

        

5.46%, 1/13/26

     310        313     

3.04%, 7/16/29

     200        177     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   158   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%    continued

 

  

Banking – 4.4%    continued

 

  

Westpac Banking Corp.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.00%), 4.11%, 7/24/34 (4)

     $135        $121     

Westpac New Zealand Ltd.,

        

4.90%, 2/15/28 (1)

     300        299           
                4,917           

Beverages – 0.3%

 

  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC,

        

1.50%, 1/15/27 (1)

     161        144     

Coca-Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V.,

        

1.85%, 9/1/32

     205        159           
                303           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.4%

 

  

Astrazeneca Finance LLC,

        

1.75%, 5/28/28

     220        195     

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.,

        

3.88%, 5/15/28

     220        216           
                411           

Institutional Financial Services – 0.1%

 

  

Credit Suisse Group A.G.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 3.73%), 4.19%, 4/1/31(1) (4)

     117        104           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.2%

 

  

Alcon Finance Corp.,

        

2.60%, 5/27/30 (1)

     210        181     

Smith & Nephew PLC,

        

2.03%, 10/14/30

     92        75           
                256           

Metals & Mining – 0.1%

 

  

Barrick PD Australia Finance Pty. Ltd.,

        

5.95%, 10/15/39

     50        53           

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.2%

 

  

Qatar Energy,

        

3.13%, 7/12/41 (1)

     31        24     

Santos Finance Ltd.,

        

3.65%, 4/29/31 (1)

     210        176           
                200           

Semiconductors – 0.2%

 

  

NXP B.V./NXP Funding LLC/NXP U.S.A., Inc.,

        

5.00%, 1/15/33

     236        231           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.2%    continued

 

  

Sovereign Government – 0.4%

 

  

Indonesia Government International Bond,

        

3.85%, 10/15/30

     $200        $190     

Peruvian Government International Bond,

        

2.84%, 6/20/30

     150        131     

Philippine Government International Bond,

        

3.75%, 1/14/29

     125        120           
                441           

Specialty Finance – 0.1%

 

  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

        

1.75%, 1/30/26

     25        22     

4.63%, 10/15/27

     25        24     

3.40%, 10/29/33

     53        43     

Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd.,

        

3.25%, 2/15/27 (1)

     45        40           
                129           

Technology Services – 0.1%

 

  

RELX Capital, Inc.,

        

4.75%, 5/20/32

     140        139           

Telecommunications – 0.2%

 

  

British Telecommunications PLC,

        

3.25%, 11/8/29 (1)

     165        149     

Orange S.A.,

        

5.38%, 1/13/42

     100        103           
                252           

Tobacco & Cannabis – 0.2%

 

  

BAT Capital Corp.,

        

4.70%, 4/2/27

     98        96     

Imperial Brands Finance PLC,

        

6.13%, 7/27/27 (1)

     113        116           
                212           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.0%

 

  

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

        

3.10%, 12/2/51

     63        45           

Total Foreign Issuer Bonds

                          

(Cost $8,704)

        8,038     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   159   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

CORE BOND FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – 31.7% (5)

 

  

Fannie Mae – 19.3%

 

  

Pool #889641,

        

5.50%, 8/1/37

     $120        $124     

Pool #995802,

        

5.50%, 12/1/35

     118        122     

Pool #AB5209,

        

3.00%, 5/1/32

     236        223     

Pool #AD0248,

        

5.50%, 11/1/37

     214        221     

Pool #AD0494,

        

5.50%, 8/1/37

     125        129     

Pool #AD0925,

        

5.00%, 4/1/40

     104        107     

Pool #AL5119,

        

4.00%, 4/1/34

     132        130     

Pool #AL6041,

        

4.00%, 8/1/33

     687        673     

Pool #AL7497,

        

3.50%, 9/1/40

     227        216     

Pool #AL8352,

        

3.00%, 10/1/44

     264        244     

Pool #AQ5150,

        

2.50%, 11/1/42

     689        603     

Pool #AS3655,

        

4.50%, 10/1/44

     137        137     

Pool #AS6520,

        

3.50%, 1/1/46

     249        234     

Pool #AS6730,

        

3.50%, 2/1/46

     308        292     

Pool #AS7088,

        

2.50%, 5/1/31

     103        97     

Pool #AS7568,

        

4.50%, 7/1/46

     423        423     

Pool #AS8576,

        

4.50%, 12/1/46

     157        157     

Pool #AS8984,

        

4.50%, 3/1/47

     94        94     

Pool #BD7081,

        

4.00%, 3/1/47

     364        351     

Pool #BH6175,

        

3.50%, 7/1/47

     82        77     

Pool #BJ0686,

        

4.00%, 4/1/48

     130        126     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.7% (5)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 19.3%    continued

        

Pool #BM1761,

        

4.00%, 8/1/44

     $127        $124     

Pool #BM4056,

        

4.00%, 3/1/45

     158        155     

Pool #BM5168,

        

2.50%, 6/1/46

     309        271     

Pool #BM5969,

        

3.00%, 11/1/46

     953        879     

Pool #BM5984,

        

5.00%, 5/1/49

     73        74     

Pool #BM5996,

        

5.00%, 12/1/48

     47        47     

Pool #BR4694,

        

2.00%, 3/1/51

     620        514     

Pool #BW9921,

        

5.00%, 10/1/52

     550        550     

Pool #BX4910,

        

1/1/53(6)

     299        300     

Pool #BX7768,

        

3/1/53(6)

     300        299     

Pool #CA5700,

        

2.50%, 5/1/50

     737        644     

Pool #CA6422,

        

3.00%, 7/1/50

     363        327     

Pool #FM1303,

        

3.00%, 1/1/48

     484        444     

Pool #FM1472,

        

3.50%, 3/1/34

     59        57     

Pool #FM1534,

        

4.50%, 9/1/49

     241        240     

Pool #FM1572,

        

3.00%, 9/1/48

     128        117     

Pool #FM2053,

        

3.50%, 8/1/44

     698        666     

Pool #FM2671,

        

4.00%, 1/1/48

     107        105     

Pool #FM2921,

        

2.50%, 4/1/50

     639        555     

Pool #FM3173,

        

3.50%, 7/1/47

     392        374     

Pool #FM3201,

        

3.50%, 4/1/34

     156        152     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   160   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.7% (5)     continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 19.3%    continued

 

  

Pool #FM3266,

        

3.00%, 4/1/48

     $845        $780     

Pool #FM3727,

        

3.00%, 7/1/50

     296        267     

Pool #FM4491,

        

3.50%, 12/1/36

     891        868     

Pool #FM5237,

        

5.00%, 7/1/47

     171        175     

Pool #FM5383,

        

4.00%, 6/1/45

     488        478     

Pool #FM6555,

        

2.00%, 4/1/51

     610        506     

Pool #FS1251,

        

3.50%, 4/1/52

     611        571     

Pool #FS3063,

        

4.50%, 10/1/52

     428        421     

Pool #FS3120,

        

5.00%, 9/1/52

     763        762     

Pool #FS3231,

        

2.00%, 3/1/52

     676        567     

Pool #FS3384,

        

4.50%, 10/1/50

     606        604     

Pool #FS3662,

        

5.00%, 1/1/53

     299        299     

Pool #FS4040,

        

2/1/53(6)

     298        298     

Pool #FS4045,

        

2/1/53(6)

     284        287     

Pool #FS4267,

        

4.50%, 3/1/38

     400        400     

Pool #MA2232,

        

3.50%, 4/1/35

     207        201     

Pool #MA2864,

        

3.50%, 1/1/47

     306        290     

Pool #MA3088,

        

4.00%, 8/1/47

     218        212     

Pool #MA3183,

        

4.00%, 11/1/47

     427        416     

Pool #MA3184,

        

4.50%, 11/1/47

     411        410     

Pool #MA3211,

        

4.00%, 12/1/47

     443        432     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.7% (5)    continued

 

  

Fannie Mae – 19.3%    continued

 

  

Pool #MA3448,

        

5.00%, 8/1/48

     $114        $115     

Pool #MA4186,

        

3.00%, 10/1/35

     132        126     

Pool #MA4305,

        

2.00%, 4/1/51

     610        505           
                21,664           

Freddie Mac – 8.6%

 

  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K730, Class A2,

        

3.59%, 1/25/25

     442        433     

Freddie Mac REMICS, Series 3013, Class HZ,

        

5.00%, 8/15/35

     227        228     

Pool #1B3575,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1Y + 1.80%, 1.80% Floor, 11.42% Cap), 4.05%, 9/1/37(7)

     4        4     

Pool #1G2296,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1Y + 2.09%, 2.09% Floor, 11.34% Cap), 4.34%, 11/1/37(7)

     9        9     

Pool #QF3725,

        

11/1/52(6)

     292        292     

Pool #QF8053,

        

5.50%, 2/1/53

     420        425     

Pool #QF8924,

        

3/1/53(6)

     300        303     

Pool #RA3913,

        

2.50%, 11/1/50

     706        618     

Pool #RD5026,

        

3.00%, 4/1/30

     69        65     

Pool #SB0084,

        

3.00%, 2/1/32

     358        343     

Pool #SB0216,

        

3.00%, 12/1/32

     99        95     

Pool #SB0328,

        

3.00%, 6/1/34

     300        286     

Pool #SB8502,

        

2.00%, 8/1/35

     1,117        1,011     

Pool #SD0033,

        

3.00%, 12/1/47

     165        152     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   161   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

CORE BOND FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.7% (5)     continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 8.6%    continued

        

Pool #SD1518,

        

4.50%, 8/1/52

     $288        $285     

Pool #SD1694,

        

4.50%, 10/1/52

     653        641     

Pool #SD1703,

        

5.00%, 9/1/52

     908        907     

Pool #SD1710,

        

5.00%, 10/1/52

     644        644     

Pool #SD1959,

        

6.50%, 12/1/52

     435        451     

Pool #SD2334,

        

2/1/53(6)

     297        297     

Pool #SD2477,

        

5.50%, 3/1/53

     300        307     

Pool #SD2511,

        

4/1/53(6)

     300        304     

Pool #ZK7457,

        

3.50%, 2/1/29

     121        119     

Pool #ZM4714,

        

3.50%, 11/1/47

     496        468     

Pool #ZM5332,

        

3.00%, 1/1/48

     248        226     

Pool #ZS4687,

        

2.50%, 11/1/46

     159        140     

Pool #ZT1333,

        

2.50%, 10/1/31

     643        607     
       
                9,660           

Freddie Mac Gold – 1.0%

        

Pool #G16396,

        

3.50%, 2/1/33

     78        77     

Pool #G60948,

        

3.00%, 1/1/47

     190        174     

Pool #Q15842,

        

3.00%, 2/1/43

     357        330     

Pool #Q42460,

        

4.00%, 6/1/46

     60        59     

Pool #Q44452,

        

3.00%, 11/1/46

     459        420     

Pool #Q63667,

        

4.50%, 5/1/49

     94        93     
       
                1,153           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.7% (5)     continued

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association – 0.2%

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2017-95, Class QG,

        

2.50%, 8/20/46

     $225        $207           

Government National Mortgage Association I – 0.5%

 

  

Pool #604183,

        

5.50%, 4/15/33

     2        2     

Pool #633627,

        

5.50%, 9/15/34

     2        2     

Pool #757013,

        

3.50%, 12/15/40

     291        282     

Pool #786440,

        

4.50%, 9/15/47

     245        248     
       
                534           

Government National Mortgage Association II – 2.1%

 

  

Pool #784801,

        

3.50%, 6/20/47

     295        274     

Pool #MA0089,

        

4.00%, 5/20/42

     441        435     

Pool #MA0782,

        

3.00%, 2/20/43

     364        339     

Pool #MA1287,

        

4.50%, 9/20/43

     78        79     

Pool #MA1996,

        

4.00%, 6/20/44

     78        77     

Pool #MA2755,

        

4.00%, 4/20/45

     60        59     

Pool #MA3666,

        

5.00%, 5/20/46

     151        155     

Pool #MA8346,

        

10/20/52(6)

     296        284     

Pool #MA8724,

        

3/20/53(6)

     299        295     

Pool #MA8725,

        

3/20/53(6)

     299        300     
       
                2,297           

Total U.S. Government Agencies

                          

(Cost $37,716)

        35,515     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   162   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 33.9%

 

     

U.S. Treasury Bonds – 11.3%

        

3.38%, 8/15/42

     $10,990        $10,319     

3.00%, 8/15/52

     2,692        2,365     
       
                12,684           

U.S. Treasury Notes – 20.1%

        

4.50%, 11/30/24

     1,635        1,641     

4.00%, 2/15/26

     6,816        6,844     

3.88%, 11/30/27

     7,796        7,877     

3.50%, 2/15/33

     6,178        6,188     
       
                22,550           

U.S. Treasury Strips – 2.5%

        

1.47%, 2/15/51(8)

     7,762        2,821     

Total U.S. Government Obligations

                          

(Cost $39,377)

        38,055     
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 0.3%

        

Florida – 0.0%

        

Miami-Dade County Seaport Subordinate Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B-3,

        

1.86%, 10/1/30

     100        83           

Texas – 0.3%

        

Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corp. Taxable Customer Rate Relief Revenue Bonds,

        

5.10%, 4/1/35

     300        308           

Total Municipal Bonds

                          

(Cost $400)

        391     
        
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 2.9%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),

        

4.61%(9) (10)

     3,291,078        $3,291           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $3,291)

        3,291     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.1%

 

 

U.S. Treasury Bill,

       

4.47%, 5/4/23(8)

     $1,000        $996    

4.46%, 5/11/23(8) (11)

     225        224          

Total Short-Term Investments

                         

(Cost $1,220)

        1,220    
       

Total Investments – 103.0%

                         

(Cost $122,943)

        115,621    

Liabilities less Other Assets – (3.0%)

 

     (3,415        

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $112,206    

 

(1)

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

(2)

Step coupon bond. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(3)

Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets.

 

(4)

Variable or floating rate security. Security issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a future date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2023.

 

(5)

The obligations of certain U.S. government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.

 

(6)

When-Issued Security. Coupon rate is not in effect at March 31, 2023.

 

(7)

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(8)

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

(9)

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

 

(10)

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

(11)

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

1Y - 1 Year

3M - 3 Month

5Y - 5 Year

CME - Chicago Mercantile Exchange

CMT - Constant Maturity

Fannie Mae - Federal National Mortgage Association

Freddie Mac - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

ICE - Intercontinental Exchange

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   163   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

   
   

CORE BOND FUND    continued

 

  MARCH 31, 2023      

 

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

USD - United States Dollar

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
    NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
    CONTRACT
POSITION
    CONTRACT
EXP.
    VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)
(1)
 

2-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    41       $ 8,465       Long       6/23       $   86  

Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (54     (6,542     Short       6/23       (208
           

Total

                                    $(122

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE (1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

Asset-Backed Securities

     3.5

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     1.6

Corporate Bonds

     20.8

Foreign Issuer Bonds

     7.2

U.S. Government Agencies

     31.7

U.S. Government Obligations

     33.9

Municipal Bonds

     0.3

Investment Companies

     2.9

Short-Term Investments

     1.1

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)
 

Asset-Backed Securities(1)

  $     $ 3,930       $—     $ 3,930  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

          1,821             1,821  

Corporate Bonds(1)

          23,360             23,360  

Foreign Issuer Bonds(1)

          8,038             8,038  

U.S. Government Agencies(1)

          35,515             35,515  

U.S. Government Obligations(1)

          38,055             38,055  

Municipal Bonds(1)

          391             391  

Investment Companies

    3,291                   3,291  

Short-Term Investments

          1,220             1,220  

Total Investments

  $ 3,291     $ 112,330       $—     $ 115,621  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 86     $       $—     $ 86  

Liabilities

       

Futures Contracts

    (208                 (208

Total Other Financial

       

Instruments

  $ (122   $       $—     $ (122

 

(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

_    

 

FIXED INCOME FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 3.3%

 

Auto Loan – 0.7%

              

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust,

              

Series 2022-6A, Class A2

              

5.73%, 11/17/25

       $354        $354     

GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

              

4.66%, 2/16/28

       380        381     

Mercedes-Benz Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

              

4.51%, 11/15/27

       550        549     

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2022-3A, Class A2

              

5.24%, 7/15/25(1)

       1,950        1,947           
                    3,231           

Other – 0.2%

 

    

Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3

              

5.65%, 9/22/28(1)

       1,130        1,134           

Whole Loan – 2.4%

              

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A1

              

(Step to 4.84% on 2/25/27),

              

4.75%, 9/26/67(1) (2)

       1,115        1,073     

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-4, Class A3

              

3.00%, 10/25/52(1) (3)

       1,321        1,122     

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-6, Class A3

              

3.00%, 11/25/52(1) (3)

       1,264        1,074     

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-7, Class 1A2

              

3.00%, 12/25/52(1) (3)

       1,241        1,052     

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A3A

              

5.00%, 6/25/53(1) (3)

       1,025        997     

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-LTV1, Class XS

              

0.22%, 7/25/52(1)

       98,718        949     

Mello Mortgage Capital Acceptance,

              

Series 2021-MTG2, Class A1

              

2.50%, 6/25/51(1) (3)

       1,249        1,009     

Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A1

              

5.00%, 1/25/53(1)

       690        674     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 3.3%    continued

 

Whole Loan – 2.4%    continued

              

Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A1

              

3.75%, 7/25/62(1)

       $2,418        $2,258     

Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-4, Class A1

              

3.75%, 9/25/62(1)

       1,193        1,115           
                    11,323           

Total Asset-Backed Securities

                                

(Cost $16,109)

            15,688     
              

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES – 1.7%

 

Non Agency – 1.7%

              

BANK, Series 2019-BN16, Class A4

              

4.01%, 2/15/52

       3,900        3,663     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust,

              

Series 2015-GC27,Class A5

              

3.14%, 2/10/48

       4,530        4,340           
                    8,003           

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

                                

(Cost $8,628)

            8,003     
              

CORPORATE BONDS – 26.6%

 

Aerospace & Defense – 0.7%

              

Boeing (The) Co.,

              

5.81%, 5/1/50

       350        352     

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.,

              

6.88%, 5/1/25

       1,854        1,925     

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.,

              

2.04%, 8/16/28

       575        493     

Lockheed Martin Corp.,

              

2.80%, 6/15/50

       350        254     

Northrop Grumman Corp.,

              

5.25%, 5/1/50

       240        248           
                    3,272           

Asset Management – 1.2%

 

    

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.,

              

4.50%, 5/13/32

       214        205     

Ares Capital Corp.,

              

4.25%, 3/1/25

       925        874     

Charles Schwab (The) Corp.,

              

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M +

              

2.58%), 5.00%, 12/1/27 (4) (5)

       116        91     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
    

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Asset Management – 1.2%    continued

 

FMR LLC,

              

6.45%, 11/15/39 (1)

       $435        $465     

FS KKR Capital Corp.,

              

4.13%, 2/1/25

       2,620        2,478     

Icahn Enterprises L.P./Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.,

              

5.25%, 5/15/27

       1,465        1,375     

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp.,

              

2.70%, 1/15/27

       200        171     

Prospect Capital Corp.,

              

3.71%, 1/22/26

       330        291           
                    5,950           

Automotive – 0.1%

 

    

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

              

4.95%, 5/28/27

       613        584           

Banking – 3.1%

              

Bank of America Corp.,

              

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.15%), 2.59%, 4/29/31 (4)

       1,095        927     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.32%), 2.69%, 4/22/32 (4)

       1,880        1,569     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.21%), 2.57%, 10/20/32 (4)

       1,134        927     

Citigroup, Inc.,

              

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 1.41%), 3.52%, 10/27/28 (4)

       1,200        1,122     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.17%), 2.56%, 5/1/32 (4)

       1,080        896     

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co.,

              

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 1.72%), 2.97%, 9/27/25 (4)

       750        682     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

              

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.07%), 5.55%, 12/15/25 (4)

       770        775     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.85%), 2.08%, 4/22/26 (4)

       1,275        1,193     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.07%), 1.95%, 2/4/32 (4)

       700        563     

PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc.,

              

(Variable, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.85%), 4.63%, 6/6/33 (4)

       307        283     

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
    

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Banking – 3.1%    continued

 

Santander Holdings U.S.A., Inc.,

              

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.36%),

              

6.50%, 3/9/29 (4)

       $1,070        $1,069     

U.S. Bancorp,

              

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.09%),

              

5.85%, 10/21/33 (4)

       1,600        1,671     

Wells Fargo & Co.,

              

3.00%, 10/23/26

       2,540        2,376     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.10%),

              

2.39%, 6/2/28 (4)

       960        865           
                    14,918           

Beverages – 0.1%

 

    

Pernod Ricard International Finance LLC,

              

1.63%, 4/1/31 (1)

       530        423           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.8%

 

AbbVie, Inc.,

              

4.25%, 11/21/49

       305        269     

Amgen, Inc.,

              

2.20%, 2/21/27

       935        862     

5.25%, 3/2/33

       665        683     

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.,

              

2.95%, 3/15/32

       850        766     

Gilead Sciences, Inc.,

              

2.60%, 10/1/40

       480        354     

Pfizer, Inc.,

              

3.45%, 3/15/29

       850        822           
                    3,756           

Cable & Satellite – 1.0%

 

    

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital,

              

5.05%, 3/30/29

       335        323     

6.38%, 10/23/35

       1,000        996     

5.50%, 4/1/63

       330        268     

Comcast Corp.,

              

4.15%, 10/15/28

       960        950     

1.50%, 2/15/31

       503        403     

CSC Holdings LLC,

              

4.63%, 12/1/30 (1)

       1,580        779     

DISH DBS Corp.,

              

7.75%, 7/1/26

       1,120        739     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
    

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Cable & Satellite – 1.0%    continued

 

LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC,

              

6.75%, 10/15/27 (1)

       $440        $416           
                    4,874           

Chemicals – 0.5%

 

Bayport Polymers LLC,

              

4.74%, 4/14/27 (1)

       1,390        1,306     

LYB International Finance III LLC,

              

2.25%, 10/1/30

       300        248     

NewMarket Corp.,

              

2.70%, 3/18/31

       530        441     

RPM International, Inc.,

              

4.55%, 3/1/29

       447        426           
                    2,421           

Commercial Support Services – 0.1%

 

    

Waste Connections, Inc.,

              

3.20%, 6/1/32

       350        312           

Construction Materials – 0.1%

              

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.,

              

2.50%, 3/15/30

       327        278           

Consumer Services – 0.0%

              

President and Fellows of Harvard

              

College,

              

4.88%, 10/15/40

       200        209           

Containers & Packaging – 0.3%

              

Packaging Corp. of America,

              

3.40%, 12/15/27

       585        555     

Sealed Air Corp.,

              

6.13%, 2/1/28 (1)

       1,040        1,052           
                    1,607           

Diversified Industrials – 0.2%

 

    

Honeywell International, Inc.,

              

4.95%, 2/15/28

       1,000        1,033     

Parker-Hannifin Corp.,

              

4.50%, 9/15/29

       158        156           
                    1,189           

E-Commerce Discretionary – 0.3%

 

    

Amazon.com, Inc.,

              

4.70%, 12/1/32

       1,180        1,210           

Electric & Gas Marketing & Trading – 0.2%

 

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.,

              

3.35%, 4/1/30

       820        755           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
    

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Electric Utilities – 2.6%

 

AES (The) Corp.,

              

1.38%, 1/15/26

       $975        $877     

Appalachian Power Co.,

              

4.50%, 3/1/49

       485        418     

Avangrid, Inc.,

              

3.80%, 6/1/29

       430        404     

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co.,

              

1.65%, 5/15/31

       445        357     

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.,

              

2.95%, 3/1/30

       292        256     

Duke Energy Progress LLC,

              

3.40%, 4/1/32

       798        725     

5.25%, 3/15/33

       880        914     

Entergy Louisiana LLC,

              

2.90%, 3/15/51

       800        545     

Entergy Texas, Inc.,

              

1.75%, 3/15/31

       437        352     

Eversource Energy,

              

1.65%, 8/15/30

       150        121     

Exelon Corp.,

              

5.63%, 6/15/35

       1,080        1,126     

Florida Power & Light Co.,

              

5.10%, 4/1/33

       940        974     

National Rural Utilities Cooperative

              

Finance Corp.,

              

4.15%, 12/15/32

       270        257     

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.,

              

2.25%, 6/1/30

       205        173     

NRG Energy, Inc.,

              

2.45%, 12/2/27 (1)

       315        269     

3.63%, 2/15/31 (1)

       825        661     

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC,

              

3.70%, 11/15/28

       820        794     

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.,

              

4.55%, 7/1/30

       233        218     

Pattern Energy Operations L.P./Pattern Energy Operations, Inc.,

              

4.50%, 8/15/28 (1)

       460        421     

Public Service Co. of Colorado,

              

3.70%, 6/15/28

       820        793     

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.,

              

1.70%, 10/1/30

       565        461     

Southern (The) Co.,

              

3.70%, 4/30/30

       375        351     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Electric Utilities – 2.6%    continued

 

Virginia Electric and Power Co.,

        

2.40%, 3/30/32

     $820        $682     

Xcel Energy, Inc.,

        

2.60%, 12/1/29

     205        179           
                12,328           

Electrical Equipment – 0.2%

 

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.,

        

2.15%, 12/15/30

     452        368     

Hubbell, Inc.,

        

2.30%, 3/15/31

     225        187     

Keysight Technologies, Inc.,

        

3.00%, 10/30/29

     275        245     

Vontier Corp.,

        

2.40%, 4/1/28

     400        336           
                1,136           

Entertainment Content – 0.5%

 

Discovery Communications LLC,

        

3.63%, 5/15/30

     430        381     

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.,

        

3.70%, 4/14/27

     258        250     

Walt Disney (The) Co.,

        

2.20%, 1/13/28

     442        406     

2.00%, 9/1/29

     1,130        981     

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,

        

5.14%, 3/15/52 (1)

     341        276           
                2,294           

Food – 0.8%

 

Campbell Soup Co.,

        

2.38%, 4/24/30

     445        382     

Conagra Brands, Inc.,

        

1.38%, 11/1/27

     585        502     

Flowers Foods, Inc.,

        

2.40%, 3/15/31

     285        238     

JBS U.S.A. LUX S.A./JBS U.S.A. Food Co./JBS U.S.A. Finance, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 1/15/30 (1)

     1,205        1,150     

McCormick & Co., Inc.,

        

1.85%, 2/15/31

     535        429     

Nestle Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.70%, 1/15/53 (1)

     877        885     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Food – 0.8%    continued

 

Smithfield Foods, Inc.,

        

2.63%, 9/13/31 (1)

     $480        $363           
                3,949           

Funds & Trusts – 0.2%

 

Blackstone Private Credit Fund,

        

2.63%, 12/15/26

     1,240        1,041           

Gas & Water Utilities – 0.4%

 

NiSource, Inc.,

        

3.60%, 5/1/30

     500        461     

Southern California Gas Co.,

        

2.60%, 6/15/26

     650        611     

Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp.,

        

1.75%, 1/15/31

     1,160        924           
                1,996           

Health Care Facilities & Services – 1.2%

 

Cigna Group (The),

        

1.25%, 3/15/26

     1,050        951     

2.38%, 3/15/31

     385        325     

DaVita, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 6/1/30 (1)

     1,000        854     

Elevance Health, Inc.,

        

4.55%, 5/15/52

     1,094        988     

Humana, Inc.,

        

3.70%, 3/23/29

     720        677     

3.95%, 8/15/49

     590        482     

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 5/15/29

     910        890     

2.30%, 5/15/31

     568        486     

Universal Health Services, Inc.,

        

2.65%, 1/15/32

     475        371           
                6,024           

Home Construction – 0.2%

 

D.R. Horton, Inc.,

        

1.30%, 10/15/26

     678        598     

Masco Corp.,

        

1.50%, 2/15/28

     200        170     

MDC Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.00%, 1/15/43

     387        336           
                1,104           

Household Products – 1.0%

 

Clorox (The) Co.,

        

4.60%, 5/1/32

     691        687     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Household Products – 1.0%    continued

 

Haleon U.S. Capital LLC,

        

3.38%, 3/24/27

     $720        $683     

4.00%, 3/24/52

     389        323     

Kenvue, Inc.,

        

4.90%, 3/22/33 (1)

     2,210        2,283     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.,

        

2.00%, 11/2/31

     850        716           
                4,692           

Institutional Financial Services – 1.4%

 

CME Group, Inc.,

        

2.65%, 3/15/32

     171        148     

Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.41%),
3.10%, 2/24/33 (4)

     1,880        1,615     

Jane Street Group/JSG Finance, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 11/15/29 (1)

     1,920        1,719     

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.,

        

2.63%, 10/15/31

     246        188     

Morgan Stanley,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.99%),
2.19%, 4/28/26 (4)

     1,160        1,088     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.88%),
1.59%, 5/4/27 (4)

     722        647     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.29%),
2.94%, 1/21/33 (4)

     689        584     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.08%),
4.89%, 7/20/33 (4)

     390        383     

Nasdaq, Inc.,

        

1.65%, 1/15/31

     180        142           
                6,514           

Insurance – 1.6%

 

Brighthouse Financial Global Funding,

        

1.55%, 5/24/26 (1)

     1,235        1,111     

Brown & Brown, Inc.,

        

2.38%, 3/15/31

     577        461     

Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.,

        

3.35%, 5/3/26

     400        387     

Corebridge Financial, Inc.,

        

4.40%, 4/5/52 (1)

     394        308     

Global Atlantic Fin Co.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.80%), 4.70%, 10/15/51 (1) (4)

     1,291        1,035     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Insurance – 1.6%    continued

 

Highlands Holdings Bond Issuer Ltd./Highlands Holdings Bond Co-Issuer, Inc.,

        

7.63%, (100% Cash),
10/15/25 (1) (6)

     $2,146        $1,982     

Ohio National Financial Services, Inc.,

        

6.80%, 1/24/30 (1)

     2,095        1,992     

Primerica, Inc.,

        

2.80%, 11/19/31

     425        357           
                7,633           

Internet Media & Services – 0.3%

 

Meta Platforms, Inc.,

        

3.85%, 8/15/32

     810        758     

Netflix, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 4/15/28

     520        517           
                1,275           

Machinery – 0.1%

 

Eaton Corp.,

        

4.15%, 3/15/33

     340        329           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.5%

 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.,

        

2.30%, 3/12/31

     1,260        1,056     

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.,

        

3.30%, 3/15/27

     102        96     

GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.,

        

5.91%, 11/22/32 (1)

     1,163        1,239           
                2,391           

Oil & Gas Producers – 1.1%

 

Apache Corp.,

        

5.10%, 9/1/40

     1,200        1,017     

EQM Midstream Partners L.P.,

        

6.50%, 7/15/48

     2,160        1,669     

ONEOK, Inc.,

        

6.10%, 11/15/32

     560        580     

Phillips 66,

        

2.15%, 12/15/30

     500        412     

Western Midstream Operating L.P.,

        

6.15%, 4/1/33

     345        350     

WPX Energy, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 1/15/30

     1,593        1,512           
                5,540           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 0.1%

 

Schlumberger Investment S.A.,

        

2.65%, 6/26/30

     $400        $354           

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.4%

 

American Tower Corp.,

        

3.13%, 1/15/27

     765        712     

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.,

        

2.30%, 3/1/30

     130        110     

Brixmor Operating Partnership L.P.,

        

4.05%, 7/1/30

     310        280     

Corporate Office Properties L.P.,

        

2.90%, 12/1/33

     618        431     

Crown Castle, Inc.,

        

1.05%, 7/15/26

     1,030        908     

EPR Properties,

        

4.50%, 4/1/25

     780        753     

Equinix, Inc.,

        

3.20%, 11/18/29

     397        354     

2.50%, 5/15/31

     430        354     

Healthpeak OP LLC,

        

3.25%, 7/15/26

     335        318     

Kimco Realty Corp.,

        

3.20%, 4/1/32

     402        338     

Office Properties Income Trust,

        

2.65%, 6/15/26

     1,090        736     

Realty Income Corp.,

        

2.20%, 6/15/28

     400        353     

Safehold Operating Partnership L.P.,

        

2.85%, 1/15/32

     304        236     

Simon Property Group L.P.,

        

2.45%, 9/13/29

     245        210     

STORE Capital Corp.,

        

2.75%, 11/18/30

     390        287     

VICI Properties L.P.,

        

5.13%, 5/15/32

     346        326     

Welltower OP LLC,

        

3.85%, 6/15/32

     167        148           
                6,854           

Retail - Consumer Staples – 0.1%

 

Dollar Tree, Inc.,

        

3.38%, 12/1/51

     570        402           

Retail – Discretionary – 0.1%

 

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.,

        

1.75%, 10/1/27

     410        354     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Retail - Discretionary – 0.1%    continued

 

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.,

        

4.70%, 6/15/32

     $307        $303           
                657           

Semiconductors – 0.3%

 

Broadcom, Inc.,

        

3.50%, 2/15/41 (1)

     350        264     

Intel Corp.,

        

5.13%, 2/10/30

     1,070        1,090           
                1,354           

Software – 0.8%

 

Fortinet, Inc.,

        

1.00%, 3/15/26

     280        251     

2.20%, 3/15/31

     590        490     

Oracle Corp.,

        

5.80%, 11/10/25

     400        410     

Roper Technologies, Inc.,

        

3.80%, 12/15/26

     266        258     

2.00%, 6/30/30

     400        330     

ServiceNow, Inc.,

        

1.40%, 9/1/30

     580        467     

VMware, Inc.,

        

1.80%, 8/15/28

     570        481     

4.70%, 5/15/30

     880        854     

Workday, Inc.,

        

3.70%, 4/1/29

     345        324           
                3,865           

Specialty Finance – 0.6%

 

Air Lease Corp.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 4.08%), 4.65%, 6/15/26 (4) (5)

     750        623     

1.88%, 8/15/26

     125        111     

Ally Financial, Inc.,

        

2.20%, 11/2/28

     537        428     

GATX Corp.,

        

4.00%, 6/30/30

     30        28     

Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp.,

        

4.25%, 2/1/27 (1)

     950        750     

Synchrony Financial,

        

7.25%, 2/2/33

     1,000        882           
                2,822           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Technology Hardware – 0.5%

 

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.,

        

4.25%, 4/1/28

     $800        $746     

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.,

        

8.10%, 7/15/36

     560        653     

3.45%, 12/15/51 (1)

     500        325     

Jabil, Inc.,

        

1.70%, 4/15/26

     795        714     

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.,

        

2.25%, 4/1/28

     200        179           
                2,617           

Technology Services – 0.7%

 

Global Payments, Inc.,

        

2.90%, 5/15/30

     780        661     

Moody’s Corp.,

        

4.25%, 2/1/29

     440        429     

3.75%, 2/25/52

     392        313     

PayPal Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.40%, 6/1/32

     870        851     

S&P Global, Inc.,

        

2.90%, 3/1/32

     870        777     

Western Union (The) Co.,

        

2.75%, 3/15/31

     460        368           
                3,399           

Telecommunications – 0.5%

 

AT&T, Inc.,

        

4.30%, 2/15/30

     352        342     

3.55%, 9/15/55

     330        237     

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 9/15/27 (1)

     850        511     

T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.,

        

3.40%, 10/15/52

     525        378     

3.60%, 11/15/60

     895        638     

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

        

2.55%, 3/21/31

     600        511           
                2,617           

Tobacco & Cannabis – 0.1%

 

Philip Morris International, Inc.,

        

1.75%, 11/1/30

     380        305           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.6%

 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC,

        

2.88%, 6/15/52

     710        496     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 26.6%    continued

 

Transportation & Logistics – 0.6%    continued

 

Mileage Plus Holdings LLC/Mileage Plus Intellectual Property Assets Ltd.,

 

     

6.50%, 6/20/27 (1)

     $684        $682     

Norfolk Southern Corp.,

        

3.70%, 3/15/53

     252        194     

Ryder System, Inc.,

        

4.30%, 6/15/27

     260        253     

Southwest Airlines Co.,

        

5.13%, 6/15/27

     485        483     

Union Pacific Corp.,

        

2.38%, 5/20/31

     255        220     

3.50%, 2/14/53

     379        300     

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B,

        

4.88%, 1/15/26

     434        420           
                3,048           

Total Corporate Bonds

                          

(Cost $143,746)

        128,298     
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 7.9%

 

Asset Management – 0.2%

        

UBS Group A.G.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.75%), 4.75%, 5/12/28(1) (4)

     820        786           

Banking – 3.8%

 

ANZ Bank New Zealand Ltd.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.70%), 5.55%, 8/11/32 (1) (4)

     200        197     

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 1.29%), 2.95%, 7/22/30 (1) (4)

     1,100        1,016     

Banco Santander S.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.00%), 4.18%, 3/24/28 (4)

     800        751     

Barclays PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.41%), 4.38%, 3/15/28 (4) (5)

     1,221        835     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.9%    continued

 

Banking – 3.8%    continued

 

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.65%), 5.50%, 8/9/28 (4)

       $200          $197     

BNP Paribas S.A.,

             

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.22%), 2.16%, 9/15/29 (1) (4)

       630       525     

BPCE S.A.,

             

3.50%, 10/23/27 (1)

       575       525     

Credit Agricole S.A.,

             

3.25%, 1/14/30 (1)

       500       420     

Danske Bank A/S,

             

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.10%), 6.47%, 1/9/26 (1) (4)

       800       801     

Deutsche Bank A.G.,

             

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 4.52%), 6.00%, 10/30/25 (4) (5)

       800       591     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.32%), 2.55%, 1/7/28 (4)

       529       449     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 3.65%), 7.08%, 2/10/34 (4)

       700       649     

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec,

             

(Variable, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.09%), 5.28%, 1/23/26 (1) (4)

       1,290       1,289     

HSBC Holdings PLC,

             

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.22%), 4.00%, 3/9/26 (4) (5)

       545       443     

ING Groep N.V.,

             

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.83%), 4.02%, 3/28/28 (4)

       200       189     

KBC Group N.V.,

             

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.10%), 5.80%, 1/19/29 (1) (4)

       820       825     

Lloyds Banking Group PLC,

             

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.00%), 2.44%, 2/5/26 (4)

       800       750     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.70%), 5.87%, 3/6/29 (4)

       500       504     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.9%    continued

 

Banking – 3.8%    continued

 

Macquarie Group Ltd.,

             

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.13%), 4.10%, 6/21/28 (1) (4)

       $1,600          $1,527     

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.,

             

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.53%), 5.48%, 2/22/31 (4)

       720       725     

NatWest Group PLC,

             

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.10%), 4.60%, 6/28/31 (4) (5)

       650       458     

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC,

             

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.99%), 1.67%, 6/14/27 (4)

       847       737     

Societe Generale S.A.,

             

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.30%), 2.89%, 6/9/32 (1) (4) (7)

       1           

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.,

             

5.46%, 1/13/26

       1,310       1,323     

3.04%, 7/16/29

       600       532     

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The),

             

5.10%, 1/9/26

       750       755     

Westpac Banking Corp.,

             

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.00%), 4.11%, 7/24/34 (4)

       135       121     

Westpac New Zealand Ltd.,

             

4.90%, 2/15/28 (1)

       1,080       1,076           
                   18,210           

Beverages – 0.2%

 

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC,

             

1.50%, 1/15/27 (1)

       429       383     

Coca-Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V.,

             

1.85%, 9/1/32

       645       502           
                   885           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.3%

 

Astrazeneca Finance LLC,

             

1.75%, 5/28/28

       850       754     

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.,

             

3.88%, 5/15/28

       850       834           
                   1,588           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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  MARCH 31, 2023    

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.9%    continued

 

Chemicals – 0.1%

 

Nutrien Ltd.,

             

4.00%, 12/15/26

       $300          $290           

E-Commerce Discretionary – 0.1%

 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.,

             

2.70%, 2/9/41

       895       601           

Food – 0.4%

 

NBM U.S. Holdings, Inc.,

             

7.00%, 5/14/26

       1,825       1,812           

Leisure Facilities & Services – 0.0%

 

Sands China Ltd.,

             

3.35%, 3/8/29(8)

                       

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.2%

 

Alcon Finance Corp.,

             

2.60%, 5/27/30 (1)

       550       474     

Smith & Nephew PLC,

             

2.03%, 10/14/30

       415       336           
                   810           

Metals & Mining – 0.4%

 

Barrick PD Australia Finance Pty. Ltd.,

             

5.95%, 10/15/39

       250       267     

Glencore Funding LLC,

             

1.63%, 4/27/26 (1)

       1,240       1,122     

3.88%, 10/27/27 (1)

       630       595           
                   1,984           

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.2%

 

Qatar Energy,

             

3.13%, 7/12/41 (1)

       123       96     

Santos Finance Ltd.,

             

3.65%, 4/29/31 (1)

       830       693           
                   789           

Semiconductors – 0.2%

 

NXP B.V./NXP Funding LLC/NXP U.S.A., Inc.,

             

5.00%, 1/15/33

       883       866           

Sovereign Government – 0.3%

 

Indonesia Government International Bond,

             

3.85%, 10/15/30

       800       761     

Peruvian Government International Bond,

             

2.84%, 6/20/30

       600       524     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 7.9%    continued

 

Sovereign Government – 0.3%    continued

 

Philippine Government International Bond,

             

3.75%, 1/14/29

       $375          $360           
                   1,645           

Specialty Finance – 0.3%

 

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

             

1.75%, 1/30/26

       130       116     

4.63%, 10/15/27

       170       164     

Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd.,

             

3.25%, 2/15/27 (1)

       210       186     

goeasy Ltd.,

             

4.38%, 5/1/26 (1)

       1,300       1,138           
                   1,604           

Technology Services – 0.1%

 

RELX Capital, Inc.,

             

4.75%, 5/20/32

       533       528           

Telecommunications – 0.8%

 

British Telecommunications PLC,

             

3.25%, 11/8/29 (1)

       540       487     

Connect Finco S.a.r.l./Connect U.S. Finco LLC,

             

6.75%, 10/1/26 (1)

       1,685       1,584     

NTT Finance Corp.,

             

4.37%, 7/27/27 (1)

       1,220       1,209     

Orange S.A.,

             

5.38%, 1/13/42

       210       216     

Rogers Communications, Inc.,

             

2.90%, 11/15/26

       510       478           
                   3,974           

Tobacco & Cannabis – 0.3%

 

BAT Capital Corp.,

             

4.70%, 4/2/27

       1,555       1,526     

Imperial Brands Finance PLC,

             

6.13%, 7/27/27 (1)

       203       208           
                   1,734           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.0%

 

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

             

3.10%, 12/2/51

       256       183           

Total Foreign Issuer Bonds

 

                    

(Cost $41,886)

 

      38,289     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – 31.3% (9)

 

Fannie Mae – 18.7%

 

Pool #545003,

             

8.00%, 5/1/31(10)

       $—          $1     

Pool #545437,

             

7.00%, 2/1/32

       20       20     

Pool #545556,

             

7.00%, 4/1/32

       10       11     

Pool #555189,

             

7.00%, 12/1/32

       78       81     

Pool #581806,

             

7.00%, 7/1/31

       27       27     

Pool #585617,

             

7.00%, 5/1/31(8)

                 

Pool #889641,

             

5.50%, 8/1/37

       514       531     

Pool #995802,

             

5.50%, 12/1/35

       506       522     

Pool #AB5209,

             

3.00%, 5/1/32

       2,044       1,931     

Pool #AB9546,

             

3.50%, 6/1/28

       52       51     

Pool #AD0248,

             

5.50%, 11/1/37

       919       949     

Pool #AD0494,

             

5.50%, 8/1/37

       537       553     

Pool #AD0925,

             

5.00%, 4/1/40

       52       53     

Pool #AK9457,

             

3.50%, 3/1/32

       101       100     

Pool #AL3063,

             

3.50%, 1/1/28

       188       184     

Pool #AL5119,

             

4.00%, 4/1/34

       865       851     

Pool #AL7497,

             

3.50%, 9/1/40

       1,103       1,053     

Pool #AL8352,

             

3.00%, 10/1/44

       2,238       2,064     

Pool #AL8876,

             

3.00%, 10/1/44

       324       301     

Pool #AO2961,

             

4.00%, 5/1/42

       174       171     

Pool #AQ9360,

             

2.50%, 1/1/28

       56       53     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.3% (9)    continued

 

Fannie Mae – 18.7%    continued

 

Pool #AS1991,

             

3.50%, 3/1/29

       $271          $264     

Pool #AS3655,

             

4.50%, 10/1/44

       517       516     

Pool #AS6520,

             

3.50%, 1/1/46

       1,084       1,021     

Pool #AS7088,

             

2.50%, 5/1/31

       1,199       1,131     

Pool #AS7568,

             

4.50%, 7/1/46

       649       648     

Pool #AS8576,

             

4.50%, 12/1/46

       754       752     

Pool #AS8984,

             

4.50%, 3/1/47

       619       617     

Pool #BH6175,

             

3.50%, 7/1/47

       444       419     

Pool #BJ0686,

             

4.00%, 4/1/48

       519       504     

Pool #BJ3524,

             

4.00%, 11/1/47

       1,214       1,180     

Pool #BM1761,

             

4.00%, 8/1/44

       181       177     

Pool #BM1762,

             

3.00%, 11/1/45

       2,109       1,945     

Pool #BM1901,

             

3.00%, 6/1/45

       2,435       2,246     

Pool #BM4056,

             

4.00%, 3/1/45

       539       527     

Pool #BM5168,

             

2.50%, 6/1/46

       549       482     

Pool #BM5969,

             

3.00%, 11/1/46

       4,386       4,045     

Pool #BM5984,

             

5.00%, 5/1/49

       131       133     

Pool #BM5996,

             

5.00%, 12/1/48

       84       86     

Pool #BR4694,

             

2.00%, 3/1/51

       2,550       2,114     

Pool #BW9921,

             

5.00%, 10/1/52

       2,162       2,162     

Pool #BX4910,

             

1/1/53(11)

       1,395       1,401     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   174   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

    

 

 
 

    

  MARCH 31, 2023    

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.3% (9)    continued

 

Fannie Mae – 18.7%    continued

 

Pool #BX7768,

             

3/1/53(11)

       $1,398          $1,394     

Pool #CA5700,

             

2.50%, 5/1/50

       4,687       4,097     

Pool #CA6422,

             

3.00%, 7/1/50

       1,470       1,327     

Pool #FM1303,

             

3.00%, 1/1/48

       2,060       1,892     

Pool #FM1438,

             

3.00%, 8/1/38

       442       415     

Pool #FM1472,

             

3.50%, 3/1/34

       46       45     

Pool #FM1534,

             

4.50%, 9/1/49

       1,019       1,015     

Pool #FM1572,

             

3.00%, 9/1/48

       660       605     

Pool #FM2671,

             

4.00%, 1/1/48

       345       337     

Pool #FM2921,

             

2.50%, 4/1/50

       2,797       2,429     

Pool #FM3173,

             

3.50%, 7/1/47

       1,650       1,575     

Pool #FM3201,

             

3.50%, 4/1/34

       847       825     

Pool #FM3266,

             

3.00%, 4/1/48

       2,723       2,511     

Pool #FM3727,

             

3.00%, 7/1/50

       1,479       1,336     

Pool #FM4491,

             

3.50%, 12/1/36

       2,662       2,592     

Pool #FM5383,

             

4.00%, 6/1/45

       1,936       1,895     

Pool #FM6555,

             

2.00%, 4/1/51

       2,507       2,080     

Pool #FS1251,

             

3.50%, 4/1/52

       5,692       5,315     

Pool #FS3063,

             

4.50%, 10/1/52

       1,236       1,217     

Pool #FS3120,

             

5.00%, 9/1/52

       2,975       2,971     

Pool #FS3231,

             

2.00%, 3/1/52

       2,755       2,309     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.3% (9)    continued

 

Fannie Mae – 18.7%    continued

 

Pool #FS3384,

             

4.50%, 10/1/50

       $2,610          $2,601     

Pool #FS3662,

             

5.00%, 1/1/53

       1,196       1,196     

Pool #FS4040,

             

2/1/53(11)

       1,291       1,290     

Pool #FS4045,

             

2/1/53(11)

       1,230       1,245     

Pool #FS4267,

             

4.50%, 3/1/38

       1,300       1,299     

Pool #MA0878,

             

4.00%, 10/1/31

       396       387     

Pool #MA2522,

             

3.50%, 2/1/46

       1,357       1,281     

Pool #MA2642,

             

3.50%, 6/1/46

       1,534       1,448     

Pool #MA2864,

             

3.50%, 1/1/47

       858       813     

Pool #MA3004,

             

4.00%, 5/1/37

       367       358     

Pool #MA3088,

             

4.00%, 8/1/47

       674       656     

Pool #MA3183,

             

4.00%, 11/1/47

       1,693       1,649     

Pool #MA3184,

             

4.50%, 11/1/47

       1,365       1,360     

Pool #MA3211,

             

4.00%, 12/1/47

       1,772       1,727     

Pool #MA3448,

             

5.00%, 8/1/48

       490       497     

Pool #MA4186,

             

3.00%, 10/1/35

       487       462     

Pool #MA4305,

             

2.00%, 4/1/51

       2,507       2,078           
                   90,406           

Freddie Mac – 8.5%

 

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K730, Class A2,

             

3.59%, 1/25/25

       1,720       1,685     

Freddie Mac REMICS, Series 3013, Class HZ,

             

5.00%, 8/15/35

       775       779     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   175   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.3% (9)    continued

 

Freddie Mac – 8.5%    continued

 

Pool #1B3575,

             

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1Y + 1.80%, 1.80% Floor, 11.42% Cap), 4.05%, 9/1/37(12)

       $46          $45     

Pool #1G2296,

             

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1Y + 2.09%, 2.09% Floor, 11.34% Cap), 4.34%, 11/1/37(12)

       96       94     

Pool #QF3725,

             

11/1/52(11)

       1,266       1,264     

Pool #QF8053,

             

5.50%, 2/1/53

       1,729       1,750     

Pool #QF8924,

             

3/1/53(11)

       1,298       1,314     

Pool #RA3913,

             

2.50%, 11/1/50

       2,810       2,461     

Pool #RD5026,

             

3.00%, 4/1/30

       452       432     

Pool #SB0084,

             

3.00%, 2/1/32

       1,416       1,357     

Pool #SB0216,

             

3.00%, 12/1/32

       563       538     

Pool #SB0328,

             

3.00%, 6/1/34

       1,214       1,160     

Pool #SB8502,

             

2.00%, 8/1/35

       6,874       6,219     

Pool #SD0033,

             

3.00%, 12/1/47

       741       681     

Pool #SD1518,

             

4.50%, 8/1/52

       1,249       1,235     

Pool #SD1694,

             

4.50%, 10/1/52

       2,826       2,776     

Pool #SD1703,

             

5.00%, 9/1/52

       3,575       3,572     

Pool #SD1710,

             

5.00%, 10/1/52

       1,485       1,487     

Pool #SD1959,

             

6.50%, 12/1/52

       1,916       1,986     

Pool #SD2334,

             

2/1/53(11)

       1,288       1,286     

Pool #SD2477,

             

5.50%, 3/1/53

       1,300       1,330     

Pool #SD2511,

             

4/1/53(11)

       1,298       1,318     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
      VALUE
    (000S)
    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.3% (9)    continued

 

Freddie Mac – 8.5%    continued

 

Pool #ZK7457,

             

3.50%, 2/1/29

       $1,416          $1,386     

Pool #ZM4714,

             

3.50%, 11/1/47

       1,621       1,529     

Pool #ZM5332,

             

3.00%, 1/1/48

       596       543     

Pool #ZS4687,

             

2.50%, 11/1/46

       554       486     

Pool #ZT1333,

             

2.50%, 10/1/31

       2,326       2,193           
                   40,906           

Freddie Mac Gold – 1.5%

 

Pool #A87842,

             

4.50%, 8/1/39

       191       191     

Pool #C00910,

             

7.50%, 1/1/30

       63       66     

Pool #G07068,

             

5.00%, 7/1/41

       287       293     

Pool #G08731,

             

2.50%, 11/1/46

       1,181       1,037     

Pool #G15612,

             

3.50%, 12/1/29

       53       51     

Pool #G16396,

             

3.50%, 2/1/33

       921       898     

Pool #G18643,

             

2.50%, 5/1/32

       82       77     

Pool #G60948,

             

3.00%, 1/1/47

       334       307     

Pool #G61723,

             

3.50%, 1/1/43

       96       92     

Pool #Q15842,

             

3.00%, 2/1/43

       1,533       1,416     

Pool #Q42460,

             

4.00%, 6/1/46

       243       236     

Pool #Q44452,

             

3.00%, 11/1/46

       2,279       2,087     

Pool #Q63667,

             

4.50%, 5/1/49

       310       309           
                   7,060           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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  MARCH 31, 2023    

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 31.3% (9)    continued

 

Government National Mortgage Association – 0.2%

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2017-95, Class QG,

        

2.50%, 8/20/46

     $954        $875           

Government National Mortgage Association I – 0.4%

 

Pool #757013,

        

3.50%, 12/15/40

     1,164        1,130     

Pool #786440,

        

4.50%, 9/15/47

     1,020        1,030     
       
                2,160           

Government National Mortgage Association II – 2.0%

 

Pool #784801,

        

3.50%, 6/20/47

     603        560     

Pool #MA0089,

        

4.00%, 5/20/42

     1,316        1,300     

Pool #MA0782,

        

3.00%, 2/20/43

     2,713        2,526     

Pool #MA1996,

        

4.00%, 6/20/44

     246        243     

Pool #MA3666,

        

5.00%, 5/20/46

     571        586     

Pool #MA4008,

        

5.50%, 10/20/46

     85        89     

Pool #MA6870,

        

5.00%, 9/20/50

     483        491     

Pool #MA8346,

        

10/20/52(11)

     1,281        1,233     

Pool #MA8724,

        

3/20/53(11)

     1,298        1,278     

Pool #MA8725,

        

3/20/53(11)

     1,297        1,300     
       
                9,606           

Total U.S. Government Agencies

 

                 

(Cost $160,596)

        151,013     
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 28.4%

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds – 11.3%

 

3.38%, 8/15/42

     44,296        41,590     

3.00%, 8/15/52

     14,353        12,608     
       
                54,198           

U.S. Treasury Notes – 14.9%

 

4.50%, 11/30/24

     27,100        27,206     

4.00%, 2/15/26

     15,830        15,895     
    

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 28.4%    continued

 

U.S. Treasury Notes – 14.9%    continued

 

3.88%, 11/30/27

     $22,256        $22,487     

3.50%, 2/15/33

     6,159        6,169     
       
                71,757           

U.S. Treasury Strips – 2.2%

 

1.47%, 2/15/51(13)

     29,423        10,695           

Total U.S. Government Obligations

 

                 

(Cost $142,084)

        136,650     
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 0.3%

 

Florida – 0.1%

        

Miami-Dade County Seaport Subordinate Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B-3,

        

1.86%, 10/1/30

     400        331           

Texas – 0.2%

        

Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corp. Taxable Customer Rate Relief Revenue Bonds,

        

5.10%, 4/1/35

     1,000        1,027           

Total Municipal Bonds

                          

(Cost $1,400)

        1,358     
        
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 2.6%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(14) (15)

     12,483,057        $12,483           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $12,483)

        12,483     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.5%

 

U.S. Treasury Bills,

       

4.47%, 5/4/23(13)

     $2,500        $2,490    

4.14%, 5/11/23(13) (16)

     175        174          

Total Short-Term Investments

                         

(Cost $2,664)

        2,664    
                           

Total Investments – 102.6%

                         

(Cost $529,596)

        494,446    

Liabilities less Other Assets – (2.6%)

 

     (12,571        

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

      $ 481,875    

 

(1) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(2) 

Step coupon bond. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(3) 

Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets.

(4) 

Variable or floating rate security. Security issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a future date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2023.

(5) 

Perpetual bond. Maturity date represents next call date.

(6) 

Security is a payment in-kind bond (PIK), distributions received in-kind unless otherwise noted in the description.

(7) 

Value rounds to less than one thousand.

(8) 

Principal Amount and Value rounds to less than one thousand.

(9) 

The obligations of certain U.S. government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.

(10) 

Principal amount is less than one thousand.

(11) 

When-Issued Security. Coupon rate is not in effect at March 31, 2023.

(12) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(13) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(14) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(15) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(16) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

1Y - 1 Year

3M - 3 Month

5Y - 5 Year

CME - Chicago Mercantile Exchange

CMT - Constant Maturity

Fannie Mae - Federal National Mortgage Association

Freddie Mac - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

ICE - Intercontinental Exchange

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

USD - United States Dollar

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

  TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
  NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
  CONTRACT
POSITION
  CONTRACT
EXP.
  VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
  (DEPRECIATION)  
(000S)
(1)

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

      (51 )     $ (5,861 )       Short       6/23     $ (161 )

2-Year U.S. Treasury Note

      54       11,148       Long       6/23       114

Total

                                            $ (47 )

 

(1)

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS      

Asset-Backed Securities

     3.3

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     1.7

Corporate Bonds

     26.6

Foreign Issuer Bonds

     7.9

U.S. Government Agencies

     31.3

U.S. Government Obligations

     28.4

Municipal Bonds

     0.3

Investment Companies

     2.6

Short-Term Investments

     0.5

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   

 

LEVEL 1

(000S)

   

LEVEL 2

(000S)

    

LEVEL 3

(000S)

    

TOTAL

(000S)

 

Asset-Backed Securities(1)

   $     $ 15,688        $—      $ 15,688  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

           8,003               8,003  

Corporate Bonds(1)

           128,298               128,298  

Foreign Issuer Bonds(1)

           38,289               38,289  

U.S. Government Agencies(1)

           151,013               151,013  

U.S. Government Obligations(1)

           136,650               136,650  

Municipal Bonds(1)

           1,358               1,358  

Investment Companies

     12,483                     12,483  

Short-Term Investments

           2,664               2,664  

Total Investments

   $ 12,483     $ 481,963        $—      $ 494,446  

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                                  

Assets

          

Futures Contracts

   $ 114     $        $—      $ 114  

Liabilities

          

Futures Contracts

     (161                   (161

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (47   $        $—      $ (47

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS – 81.8%

Advertising & Marketing – 0.6%

    

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc.,

       

6.50%, 11/15/28 (1)

     $7,295        $5,558    

CMG Media Corp.,

       

8.88%, 12/15/27 (1)

     10,040        7,590    

Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp.,

       

4.25%, 1/15/29 (1)

     3,645        3,026      
                16,174      

Aerospace & Defense – 1.7%

       

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.,

       

6.88%, 5/1/25

     4,685        4,864    

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.,

       

9.38%, 11/30/29 (1)

     5,475        5,975    

TransDigm UK Holdings PLC,

       

6.88%, 5/15/26

     10,465        10,308    

TransDigm, Inc.,

       

5.50%, 11/15/27

     8,690        8,194    

6.75%, 8/15/28 (1)

     5,250        5,302    

Triumph Group, Inc.,

       

7.75%, 8/15/25

     9,545        8,759    

9.00%, 3/15/28 (1)

     5,110        5,115      
                48,517      

Asset Management – 1.1%

       

Advisor Group Holdings, Inc.,

       

10.75%, 8/1/27 (1)

     9,525        9,668    

Icahn Enterprises L.P./Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.,

       

5.25%, 5/15/27

     7,785        7,305    

4.38%, 2/1/29

     6,680        5,745    

NFP Corp.,

       

6.88%, 8/15/28 (1)

     8,420        7,225      
                29,943      

Automotive – 2.8%

       

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.,

       

6.88%, 7/1/28

     4,050        3,661    

Dana, Inc.,

       

4.25%, 9/1/30

     3,325        2,665    

Ford Motor Co.,

       

9.63%, 4/22/30

     3,175        3,686    

6.10%, 8/19/32

     6,930        6,716    

4.75%, 1/15/43

     3,540        2,715    

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

       

5.58%, 3/18/24

     3,858        3,819    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Automotive – 2.8%    continued

    

4.06%, 11/1/24

     $2,395        $2,313    

5.13%, 6/16/25

     1,710        1,674    

4.13%, 8/4/25

     7,305        6,949    

4.39%, 1/8/26

     7,755        7,357    

4.95%, 5/28/27

     7,040        6,715    

4.13%, 8/17/27

     9,250        8,475    

7.35%, 11/4/27

     6,175        6,360    

5.11%, 5/3/29

     6,993        6,565    

4.00%, 11/13/30

     4,680        3,977    

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.,

       

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M +

3.60%), 5.75%, 9/30/27 (2) (3)

     3,475        2,812    

Real Hero Merger Sub 2, Inc.,

       

6.25%, 2/1/29 (1)

     6,110        4,517      
                80,976      

Beverages – 0.1%

       

Triton Water Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.25%, 4/1/29(1)

     3,570        2,835      

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 1.2%

 

 

Bausch Health Americas, Inc.,

       

8.50%, 1/31/27 (1)

     7,270        3,321    

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

       

6.13%, 2/1/27 (1)

     3,385        2,191    

5.00%, 1/30/28 (1)

     5,440        2,067    

4.88%, 6/1/28 (1)

     5,355        3,159    

7.25%, 5/30/29 (1)

     3,975        1,499    

5.25%, 1/30/30 (1)

     11,235        4,193    

Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer B.V.,

       

5.13%, 4/30/31 (1)

     7,340        6,515    

Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.,

       

7.50%, 4/1/27 (1) (4)

     8,813        6,556    

Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co.,

       

4.40%, 6/15/30

     3,825        3,434      
                32,935      

Cable & Satellite – 4.8%

       

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,

       

5.00%, 2/1/28 (1)

     24,467        22,571    

6.38%, 9/1/29 (1)

     3,455        3,300    

4.75%, 2/1/32 (1)

     15,955        13,400    

4.50%, 5/1/32

     5,560        4,547    

4.50%, 6/1/33 (1)

     5,430        4,371    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Cable & Satellite – 4.8%    continued

    

4.25%, 1/15/34 (1)

     $5,516        $4,314    

CSC Holdings LLC,

       

6.50%, 2/1/29 (1)

     13,820        11,478    

5.75%, 1/15/30 (1)

     9,580        5,044    

4.63%, 12/1/30 (1)

     5,415        2,670    

Directv Financing LLC/Directv Financing Co-Obligor, Inc.,

       

5.88%, 8/15/27 (1)

     11,880        10,760    

DISH DBS Corp.,

       

7.75%, 7/1/26

     18,572        12,258    

5.25%, 12/1/26 (1)

     5,170        4,125    

5.75%, 12/1/28 (1)

     7,395        5,518    

DISH Network Corp.,

       

11.75%, 11/15/27 (1)

     2,995        2,905    

GCI LLC,

       

4.75%, 10/15/28 (1)

     2,840        2,450    

LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC,

       

6.75%, 10/15/27 (1)

     5,938        5,608    

Midcontinent Communications/Midcontinent Finance Corp.,

       

5.38%, 8/15/27 (1)

     3,965        3,588    

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc.,

       

6.50%, 9/15/28 (1)

     2,860        1,173    

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.,

       

3.88%, 9/1/31 (1)

     19,875        15,453      
                135,533      

Chemicals – 1.6%

       

ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.,

       

5.25%, 9/30/28 (1)

     3,240        2,589    

CVR Partners L.P./CVR Nitrogen Finance Corp.,

       

6.13%, 6/15/28 (1)

     4,150        3,679    

Diamond BC B.V.,

       

4.63%, 10/1/29 (1)

     4,550        4,434    

Illuminate Buyer LLC/Illuminate Holdings IV, Inc.,

       

9.00%, 7/1/28 (1)

     5,185        4,596    

LSB Industries, Inc.,

       

6.25%, 10/15/28 (1)

     5,225        4,650    

LSF11 A5 HoldCo LLC,

       

6.63%, 10/15/29 (1)

     6,255        5,260    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Chemicals – 1.6%    continued

    

Mativ Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.88%, 10/1/26 (1)

     $8,570        $7,842    

Olympus Water U.S. Holding Corp.,

       

7.13%, 10/1/27 (1)

     4,750        4,460    

SK Invictus Intermediate II S.a.r.l.,

       

5.00%, 10/30/29 (1)

     5,330        4,425    

WR Grace Holdings LLC,

       

5.63%, 8/15/29 (1)

     4,315        3,657      
                45,592      

Commercial Support Services – 1.8%

 

    

ADT Security (The) Corp.,

       

4.13%, 8/1/29 (1)

     4,180        3,728    

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

       

6.63%, 7/15/26 (1)

     4,680        4,498    

6.00%, 6/1/29 (1)

     5,803        4,332    

APX Group, Inc.,

       

6.75%, 2/15/27 (1)

     6,770        6,736    

5.75%, 7/15/29 (1)

     5,290        4,735    

Clean Harbors, Inc.,

       

6.38%, 2/1/31 (1)

     2,295        2,341    

Covanta Holding Corp.,

       

5.00%, 9/1/30

     6,580        5,660    

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc.,

       

6.25%, 1/15/28 (1)

     11,645        10,888    

Stericycle, Inc.,

       

3.88%, 1/15/29 (1)

     3,455        3,016    

ZipRecruiter, Inc.,

       

5.00%, 1/15/30 (1)

     4,530        3,873      
                49,807      

Construction Materials – 0.6%

       

Eco Material Technologies, Inc.,

       

7.88%, 1/31/27 (1)

     7,700        7,304    

Standard Industries, Inc.,

       

3.38%, 1/15/31 (1)

     5,260        4,227    

Summit Materials LLC/Summit Materials Finance Corp.,

       

6.50%, 3/15/27 (1)

     6,398        6,338      
                17,869      

Consumer Services – 0.4%

       

PROG Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.00%, 11/15/29 (1)

     7,815        6,643    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Consumer Services – 0.4%    continued

 

    

StoneMor, Inc.,

       

8.50%, 5/15/29 (1)

     $6,900        $5,304      
                11,947      

Containers & Packaging – 1.8%

       

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings U.S.A., Inc.,

       

5.25%, 8/15/27 (1)

     11,220        8,846    

Ball Corp.,

       

6.88%, 3/15/28

     6,850        7,090    

2.88%, 8/15/30

     3,100        2,582    

Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.63%, 4/15/29 (1)

     3,485        3,354    

Crown Americas LLC,

       

5.25%, 4/1/30

     3,845        3,702    

Graham Packaging Co., Inc.,

       

7.13%, 8/15/28 (1)

     7,545        6,525    

Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.,

       

7.88%, 8/15/26 (1)

     5,310        5,310    

9.25%, 4/15/27 (1)

     5,637        5,209    

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC/Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer, Inc.,

       

4.38%, 10/15/28 (1)

     3,320        2,902    

Sealed Air Corp.,

       

6.13%, 2/1/28 (1)

     6,085        6,153      
                51,673      

Electric Utilities – 1.4%

       

Calpine Corp.,

       

5.13%, 3/15/28

     9,037        8,274    

5.00%, 2/1/31 (1)

     4,050        3,428    

NRG Energy, Inc.,

       

5.75%, 1/15/28

     9,190        9,012    

3.88%, 2/15/32 (1)

     4,932        3,946    

Pattern Energy Operations L.P./Pattern Energy Operations, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 8/15/28 (1)

     4,120        3,769    

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

       

5.63%, 2/15/27 (1)

     6,550        6,356    

4.38%, 5/1/29 (1)

     5,415        4,795      
                39,580      
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Electrical Equipment – 0.4%

 

    

WESCO Distribution, Inc.,

       

7.13%, 6/15/25 (1)

     $5,800        $5,895    

7.25%, 6/15/28 (1)

     4,250        4,364      
                10,259      

Engineering & Construction – 0.5%

       

Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.00%, 2/1/26 (1)

     7,295        6,839    

Dycom Industries, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 4/15/29 (1)

     4,435        4,002    

VM Consolidated, Inc.,

       

5.50%, 4/15/29 (1)

     4,190        3,701      
                14,542      

Entertainment Content – 1.0%

       

Allen Media LLC/Allen Media Co-Issuer, Inc.,

       

10.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     22,150        12,127    

TEGNA, Inc.,

       

5.00%, 9/15/29

     9,334        8,068    

Univision Communications, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 5/1/29

     4,780        4,015    

7.38%, 6/30/30 (1)

     4,800        4,538      
                28,748      

Food – 0.4%

       

Post Holdings, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 9/15/31 (1)

     5,596        4,925    

Simmons Foods, Inc./Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc./Simmons Pet Food, Inc./Simmons Feed,

       

4.63%, 3/1/29 (1)

     6,950        5,648      
                10,573      

Forestry, Paper & Wood Products – 0.2%

 

    

Glatfelter Corp.,

       

4.75%, 11/15/29(1)

     6,520        4,305      

Health Care Facilities & Services – 3.3%

 

    

AdaptHealth LLC,

       

6.13%, 8/1/28 (1)

     4,225        3,879    

5.13%, 3/1/30 (1)

     5,085        4,314    

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.,

       

6.88%, 4/15/29 (1)

     5,300        3,281    

6.13%, 4/1/30 (1)

     7,445        4,486    

5.25%, 5/15/30 (1)

     15,150        11,884    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Health Care Facilities & Services – 3.3%    continued

 

 

DaVita, Inc.,

       

4.63%, 6/1/30 (1)

     $8,705        $7,431    

3.75%, 2/15/31 (1)

     4,933        3,891    

Encompass Health Corp.,

       

4.75%, 2/1/30

     6,710        6,101    

IQVIA, Inc.,

       

5.00%, 10/15/26 (1)

     4,475        4,374    

Legacy LifePoint Health LLC,

       

6.75%, 4/15/25 (1)

     3,113        2,954    

LifePoint Health, Inc.,

       

5.38%, 1/15/29 (1)

     3,990        2,439    

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.,

       

7.25%, 11/1/25 (1)

     7,370        6,521    

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.75%, 7/1/25 (1)

     1,936        1,915    

10.00%, 4/15/27 (1)

     3,131        3,192    

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

       

6.13%, 10/1/28

     13,865        13,288    

4.38%, 1/15/30

     15,595        13,997      
                93,947      

Home & Office Products – 0.5%

       

CD&R Smokey Buyer, Inc.,

       

6.75%, 7/15/25 (1)

     5,315        4,558    

Newell Brands, Inc.,

       

5.88%, 4/1/36

     11,025        9,767      
                14,325      

Home Construction – 1.7%

       

Beazer Homes U.S.A., Inc.,

       

5.88%, 10/15/27

     6,965        6,345    

Forestar Group, Inc.,

       

5.00%, 3/1/28 (1)

     2,962        2,651    

Interface, Inc.,

       

5.50%, 12/1/28 (1)

     4,050        3,264    

KB Home,

       

7.25%, 7/15/30

     4,910        4,980    

LGI Homes, Inc.,

       

4.00%, 7/15/29 (1)

     7,180        5,832    

M/I Homes, Inc.,

       

3.95%, 2/15/30

     9,915        8,405    

MIWD Holdco II LLC/MIWD Finance Corp.,

       

5.50%, 2/1/30 (1)

     2,740        2,315    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Home Construction – 1.7%    continued

 

 

PGT Innovations, Inc.,

       

4.38%, 10/1/29 (1)

     $10,765        $9,728    

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.,

       

5.13%, 8/1/30 (1)

     4,995        4,611      
                48,131      

Household Products – 0.1%

       

Edgewell Personal Care Co.,

       

5.50%, 6/1/28(1)

     2,505        2,400      

Industrial Intermediate Products – 0.8%

 

    

Anagram International, Inc./Anagram Holdings LLC,

       

10.00%, 8/15/26 (1) (5)

     2,693        2,182    

Chart Industries, Inc.,

       

7.50%, 1/1/30 (1)

     7,610        7,863    

9.50%, 1/1/31 (1)

     3,770        3,977    

FXI Holdings, Inc.,

       

12.25%, 11/15/26 (1)

     11,270        10,002      
                24,024      

Industrial Support Services – 0.9%

 

    

APi Group DE, Inc.,

       

4.13%, 7/15/29 (1)

     3,810        3,269    

NESCO Holdings II, Inc.,

       

5.50%, 4/15/29 (1)

     4,270        3,863    

PECF USS Intermediate Holding III Corp.,

       

8.00%, 11/15/29 (1)

     8,260        5,485    

Resideo Funding, Inc.,

       

4.00%, 9/1/29 (1)

     8,225        6,838    

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

       

6.00%, 12/15/29 (1)

     6,765        6,858      
                26,313      

Institutional Financial Services – 0.8%

 

    

Aretec Escrow Issuer, Inc.,

       

7.50%, 4/1/29 (1)

     3,792        3,100    

Armor Holdco, Inc.,

       

8.50%, 11/15/29 (1)

     5,660        4,599    

Coinbase Global, Inc.,

       

3.63%, 10/1/31 (1)

     7,860        4,402    

Jane Street Group/JSG Finance, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 11/15/29 (1)

     11,405        10,208      
                22,309      
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Insurance – 0.9%

       

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.,

       

4.25%, 2/15/29 (1)

     $5,360        $4,570    

AmWINS Group, Inc.,

       

4.88%, 6/30/29 (1)

     7,295        6,456    

Highlands Holdings Bond Issuer Ltd./Highlands Holdings Bond Co-Issuer, Inc.,

       

7.63%, (100% Cash),
10/15/25 (1) (5)

     9,270        8,559    

NMI Holdings, Inc.,

       

7.38%, 6/1/25 (1)

     5,160        5,167      
                24,752      

Internet Media & Services – 1.0%

       

Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.00%, 2/15/29 (1)

     4,910        3,317    

GrubHub Holdings, Inc.,

       

5.50%, 7/1/27 (1)

     5,550        4,159    

Millennium Escrow Corp.,

       

6.63%, 8/1/26 (1)

     4,445        2,889    

TripAdvisor, Inc.,

       

7.00%, 7/15/25 (1)

     7,490        7,506    

Uber Technologies, Inc.,

       

6.25%, 1/15/28 (1)

     8,770        8,748    

4.50%, 8/15/29 (1)

     3,035        2,766      
                29,385      

Leisure Facilities & Services – 7.3%

       

Affinity Interactive,

       

6.88%, 12/15/27 (1)

     4,860        4,335    

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.,

       

10.00%, 6/15/26 (1)

     7,065        4,480    

Boyne U.S.A., Inc.,

       

4.75%, 5/15/29 (1)

     4,910        4,384    

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

       

6.25%, 7/1/25 (1)

     5,755        5,755    

8.13%, 7/1/27 (1)

     4,835        4,932    

4.63%, 10/15/29 (1)

     7,980        6,978    

Caesars Resort Collection LLC/CRC Finco, Inc.,

       

5.75%, 7/1/25 (1)

     6,870        6,871    

Carnival Corp.,

       

7.63%, 3/1/26 (1)

     7,270        6,634    

5.75%, 3/1/27 (1)

     9,980        8,187    

4.00%, 8/1/28 (1)

     6,370        5,483    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Leisure Facilities & Services – 7.3%    continued

 

    

Carnival Holdings Bermuda Ltd.,

       

10.38%, 5/1/28 (1)

     $6,745        $7,256    

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.,

       

5.88%, 7/1/29 (1)

     4,765        3,836    

Everi Holdings, Inc.,

       

5.00%, 7/15/29 (1)

     6,700        5,963    

Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc.,

       

4.63%, 1/15/29 (1)

     3,115        2,734    

6.75%, 1/15/30 (1)

     6,950        5,718    

Full House Resorts, Inc.,

       

8.25%, 2/15/28 (1)

     4,165        3,790    

GPS Hospitality Holding Co. LLC/GPS Finco, Inc.,

       

7.00%, 8/15/28 (1)

     7,900        4,819    

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.,

       

5.75%, 5/1/28 (1)

     6,575        6,575    

International Game Technology PLC,

       

5.25%, 1/15/29 (1)

     8,840        8,464    

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.,

       

6.75%, 2/15/29 (1)

     4,935        4,312    

Lindblad Expeditions LLC,

       

6.75%, 2/15/27 (1)

     9,255        8,960    

Midwest Gaming Borrower LLC/Midwest Gaming Finance Corp.,

       

4.88%, 5/1/29 (1)

     5,225        4,542    

NCL Corp. Ltd.,

       

5.88%, 3/15/26 (1)

     5,050        4,298    

5.88%, 2/15/27 (1)

     5,205        4,854    

8.38%, 2/1/28 (1)

     3,685        3,698    

NCL Finance Ltd.,

       

6.13%, 3/15/28 (1)

     3,030        2,455    

Penn Entertainment, Inc.,

       

4.13%, 7/1/29 (1)

     3,645        3,039    

Premier Entertainment Sub LLC/Premier Entertainment Finance Corp.,

       

5.88%, 9/1/31 (1)

     2,640        1,898    

Raptor Acquisition Corp./Raptor Co-Issuer LLC,

       

4.88%, 11/1/26 (1)

     3,765        3,501    

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,

       

4.25%, 7/1/26 (1)

     1,990        1,786    

5.50%, 8/31/26 (1)

     4,115        3,850    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Leisure Facilities & Services – 7.3%    continued

 

    

11.63%, 8/15/27 (1)

     $5,635        $6,052    

8.25%, 1/15/29 (1)

     4,895        5,115    

7.25%, 1/15/30 (1)

     3,025        3,044    

Scientific Games Holdings L.P./Scientific Games U.S. FinCo, Inc.,

       

6.63%, 3/1/30 (1)

     3,260        2,881    

Scientific Games International, Inc.,

       

7.00%, 5/15/28 (1)

     8,993        8,903    

Station Casinos LLC,

       

4.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     4,405        3,976    

Travel + Leisure Co.,

       

6.63%, 7/31/26 (1)

     5,390        5,411    

Viking Cruises Ltd.,

       

13.00%, 5/15/25 (1)

     3,825        4,040    

5.88%, 9/15/27 (1)

     8,801        7,578    

Yum! Brands, Inc.,

       

5.38%, 4/1/32

     7,710        7,464      
                208,851      

Leisure Products – 0.3%

       

Thor Industries, Inc.,

       

4.00%, 10/15/29 (1)

     8,310        6,870    

Vista Outdoor, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 3/15/29 (1)

     3,690        2,978      
                9,848      

Machinery – 0.8%

       

Amsted Industries, Inc.,

       

5.63%, 7/1/27 (1)

     4,875        4,741    

GrafTech Finance, Inc.,

       

4.63%, 12/15/28 (1)

     5,345        4,457    

Madison IAQ LLC,

       

4.13%, 6/30/28 (1)

     5,795        5,013    

5.88%, 6/30/29 (1)

     4,005        3,094    

Titan International, Inc.,

       

7.00%, 4/30/28

     6,545        5,897      
                23,202      

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.6%

       

Embecta Corp.,

       

5.00%, 2/15/30 (1)

     3,985        3,428    

Medline Borrower L.P.,

       

3.88%, 4/1/29 (1)

     4,500        3,904    

5.25%, 10/1/29 (1)

     11,630        10,090      
                17,422      
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Metals & Mining – 0.9%

       

Alliance Resource Operating Partners L.P./Alliance Resource Finance Corp.,

       

7.50%, 5/1/25 (1)

     $4,692        $4,662    

Arconic Corp.,

       

6.13%, 2/15/28 (1)

     5,030        4,948    

Coeur Mining, Inc.,

       

5.13%, 2/15/29 (1)

     4,735        4,013    

Constellium S.E.,

       

3.75%, 4/15/29 (1)

     3,405        2,949    

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.,

       

4.50%, 6/1/31 (1)

     5,970        4,903    

Novelis Corp.,

       

4.75%, 1/30/30 (1)

     4,695        4,314      
                25,789      

Oil & Gas Producers – 10.8%

       

Apache Corp.,

       

4.25%, 1/15/30

     3,325        3,034    

5.10%, 9/1/40

     9,640        8,170    

Berry Petroleum Co. LLC,

       

7.00%, 2/15/26 (1)

     11,825        11,094    

California Resources Corp.,

       

7.13%, 2/1/26 (1)

     5,615        5,684    

Citgo Holding, Inc.,

       

9.25%, 8/1/24 (1)

     5,415        5,425    

CITGO Petroleum Corp.,

       

7.00%, 6/15/25 (1)

     9,295        9,170    

CNX Resources Corp.,

       

7.38%, 1/15/31 (1)

     3,405        3,354    

Comstock Resources, Inc.,

       

6.75%, 3/1/29 (1)

     4,095        3,747    

Crescent Energy Finance LLC,

       

9.25%, 2/15/28 (1)

     2,235        2,143    

Crestwood Midstream Partners L.P./Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.,

       

5.63%, 5/1/27 (1)

     9,361        9,018    

CrownRock L.P./CrownRock Finance, Inc.,

       

5.00%, 5/1/29 (1)

     3,680        3,428    

CVR Energy, Inc.,

       

5.75%, 2/15/28 (1)

     7,325        6,722    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Oil & Gas Producers – 10.8%    continued

 

    

Delek Logistics Partners L.P./Delek Logistics Finance Corp.,

       

7.13%, 6/1/28 (1)

     $2,810        $2,572    

Earthstone Energy Holdings LLC,

       

8.00%, 4/15/27 (1)

     5,360        5,201    

Energy Ventures Gom LLC/EnVen Finance Corp.,

       

11.75%, 4/15/26 (1)

     4,159        4,320    

EnLink Midstream LLC,

       

6.50%, 9/1/30 (1)

     3,455        3,494    

EnLink Midstream Partners L.P.,

       

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 4.11%), 8.98%, 5/4/23 (3) (6)

     8,389        7,197    

EQM Midstream Partners L.P.,

       

6.00%, 7/1/25 (1)

     2,672        2,641    

4.50%, 1/15/29 (1)

     2,440        2,074    

7.50%, 6/1/30 (1)

     3,415        3,308    

4.75%, 1/15/31 (1)

     7,835        6,503    

FTAI Infra Escrow Holdings LLC,

       

10.50%, 6/1/27 (1)

     8,950        8,843    

Genesis Energy L.P./Genesis Energy Finance Corp.,

       

8.00%, 1/15/27

     3,855        3,812    

Global Partners L.P./GLP Finance Corp.,

       

6.88%, 1/15/29

     4,695        4,365    

Harvest Midstream I L.P.,

       

7.50%, 9/1/28 (1)

     3,415        3,406    

Hess Midstream Operations L.P.,

       

5.50%, 10/15/30 (1)

     5,950        5,533    

Hilcorp Energy I L.P./Hilcorp Finance Co.,

       

6.25%, 11/1/28 (1)

     6,867        6,517    

Holly Energy Partners L.P./Holly Energy Finance Corp.,

       

5.00%, 2/1/28 (1)

     4,435        4,140    

ITT Holdings LLC,

       

6.50%, 8/1/29 (1)

     7,535        6,362    

Martin Midstream Partners L.P./Martin Midstream Finance Corp.,

       

11.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     6,825        6,535    

Murphy Oil Corp.,

       

6.38%, 7/15/28

     5,450        5,370    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Oil & Gas Producers – 10.8%    continued

 

    

NGL Energy Operating LLC/NGL Energy Finance Corp.,

       

7.50%, 2/1/26 (1)

     $7,435        $7,174    

NGL Energy Partners L.P./NGL Energy Finance Corp.,

       

7.50%, 4/15/26

     5,215        4,511    

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.,

       

8.13%, 3/1/28 (1)

     4,470        4,434    

NuStar Logistics L.P.,

       

6.00%, 6/1/26

     5,060        4,960    

Occidental Petroleum Corp.,

       

5.55%, 3/15/26

     7,810        7,869    

6.38%, 9/1/28

     5,400        5,592    

3.50%, 8/15/29

     13,040        11,801    

6.63%, 9/1/30

     19,540        20,579    

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp.,

       

6.00%, 2/15/28

     10,100        9,710    

Permian Resources Operating LLC,

       

5.88%, 7/1/29 (1)

     4,835        4,578    

Plains All American Pipeline L.P.,

       

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 4.11%), 8.97%, 5/5/23 (3) (6)

     4,680        4,143    

Range Resources Corp.,

       

8.25%, 1/15/29

     4,825        5,085    

4.75%, 2/15/30 (1)

     3,075        2,803    

SM Energy Co.,

       

5.63%, 6/1/25

     10,160        9,851    

Southwestern Energy Co.,

       

5.70%, 1/23/25

     10,543        10,548    

5.38%, 2/1/29

     8,430        7,945    

Sunoco L.P./Sunoco Finance Corp.,

       

4.50%, 5/15/29

     3,313        3,041    

4.50%, 4/30/30

     4,470        4,043    

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC,

       

4.13%, 8/15/31 (1)

     7,935        6,972    

Vital Energy, Inc.,

       

9.50%, 1/15/25

     9,105        9,169      
                307,990      

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 1.6%

 

    

Nabors Industries Ltd.,

       

7.25%, 1/15/26 (1)

     6,805        6,490    

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

       

7.38%, 5/15/27 (1)

     2,495        2,444    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   186   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 1.6%    continued

 

 

Oceaneering International, Inc.,

       

6.00%, 2/1/28

     $7,330        $6,887    

Transocean Poseidon Ltd.,

       

6.88%, 2/1/27 (1)

     6,715        6,581    

Transocean Titan Financing Ltd.,

       

8.38%, 2/1/28 (1)

     1,495        1,538    

Transocean, Inc.,

       

7.50%, 1/15/26

     1,455        1,321    

8.75%, 2/15/30 (1)

     7,450        7,599    

U.S.A. Compression Partners L.P./U.S.A. Compression Finance Corp.,

       

6.88%, 4/1/26

     6,856        6,664    

Weatherford International Ltd.,

       

6.50%, 9/15/28 (1)

     4,720        4,728      
                44,252      

Publishing & Broadcasting – 2.6%

       

Beasley Mezzanine Holdings LLC,

       

8.63%, 2/1/26 (1)

     14,770        9,768    

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.,

       

5.13%, 8/15/27 (1)

     6,265        5,623    

7.75%, 4/15/28 (1)

     3,785        2,839    

7.50%, 6/1/29 (1)

     3,315        2,356    

Cumulus Media New Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.75%, 7/1/26 (1)

     7,525        5,719    

Gannett Holdings LLC,

       

6.00%, 11/1/26 (1)

     3,965        3,330    

Gray Escrow II, Inc.,

       

5.38%, 11/15/31 (1)

     6,840        4,542    

Gray Television, Inc.,

       

7.00%, 5/15/27 (1)

     6,040        5,057    

iHeartCommunications, Inc.,

       

8.38%, 5/1/27

     3,895        2,834    

5.25%, 8/15/27 (1)

     4,450        3,638    

McGraw-Hill Education, Inc.,

       

5.75%, 8/1/28 (1)

     4,985        4,337    

Nexstar Media, Inc.,

       

5.63%, 7/15/27 (1)

     5,270        4,870    

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

       

4.13%, 12/1/30 (1)

     3,200        2,580    

Townsquare Media, Inc.,

       

6.88%, 2/1/26 (1)

     7,644        7,231    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Publishing & Broadcasting – 2.6%    continued

 

 

Urban One, Inc.,

       

7.38%, 2/1/28 (1)

     $9,255        $8,408      
                73,132      

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 2.2%

 

    

Brookfield Property REIT, Inc./BPR Cumulus LLC/BPR Nimbus LLC/GGSI Sellco LL,

       

4.50%, 4/1/27 (1)

     6,605        5,301    

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

       

4.38%, 3/1/31

     5,712        4,091    

HAT Holdings I LLC/HAT Holdings II LLC,

       

6.00%, 4/15/25 (1)

     6,760        6,494    

IIP Operating Partnership L.P.,

       

5.50%, 5/25/26

     4,515        3,881    

Iron Mountain, Inc.,

       

4.88%, 9/15/29 (1)

     9,834        8,838    

5.25%, 7/15/30 (1)

     11,220        10,117    

Necessity Retail REIT (The), Inc./American Finance Operating Partner L.P.,

       

4.50%, 9/30/28 (1)

     6,660        4,980    

Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co-Issuer,

       

4.88%, 5/15/29 (1)

     3,515        3,024    

Service Properties Trust,

       

5.50%, 12/15/27

     8,745        7,827    

Uniti Group L.P./Uniti Group Finance, Inc./CSL Capital LLC,

       

10.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     4,140        4,016    

6.50%, 2/15/29 (1)

     3,705        2,260    

XHR L.P.,

       

6.38%, 8/15/25 (1)

     2,450        2,403      
                63,232      

Real Estate Owners & Developers – 0.1%

 

    

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.,

       

5.00%, 3/1/31

     4,860        3,566      
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Retail - Consumer Staples – 0.4%

 

    

Albertsons Cos., Inc./Safeway, Inc./New Albertsons L.P./Albertsons LLC,

       

4.63%, 1/15/27 (1)

     $5,080        $4,913    

5.88%, 2/15/28 (1)

     5,075        5,044      
                9,957      

Retail - Discretionary – 4.2%

       

Academy Ltd.,

       

6.00%, 11/15/27 (1)

     7,175        6,999    

Bath & Body Works, Inc.,

       

9.38%, 7/1/25 (1)

     1,420        1,517    

5.25%, 2/1/28

     2,580        2,464    

6.63%, 10/1/30 (1)

     5,100        4,972    

6.75%, 7/1/36

     9,090        8,125    

Carvana Co.,

       

5.88%, 10/1/28 (1)

     4,905        2,182    

Evergreen Acqco 1 L.P./TVI, Inc.,

       

9.75%, 4/26/28 (1)

     8,175        7,766    

Ken Garff Automotive LLC,

       

4.88%, 9/15/28 (1)

     7,995        6,797    

LBM Acquisition LLC,

       

6.25%, 1/15/29 (1)

     3,360        2,572    

LCM Investments Holdings II LLC,

       

4.88%, 5/1/29 (1)

     4,460        3,731    

Lithia Motors, Inc.,

       

3.88%, 6/1/29 (1)

     4,160        3,598    

LSF9 Atlantis Holdings LLC/Victra Finance Corp.,

       

7.75%, 2/15/26 (1)

     10,595        9,624    

Macy’s Retail Holdings LLC,

       

5.88%, 3/15/30 (1)

     3,405        3,022    

4.50%, 12/15/34

     6,435        4,682    

Metis Merger Sub LLC,

       

6.50%, 5/15/29 (1)

     5,465        4,552    

Michaels (The) Cos., Inc.,

       

5.25%, 5/1/28 (1)

     3,670        3,059    

7.88%, 5/1/29 (1)

     2,910        2,037    

NMG Holding Co., Inc./Neiman Marcus Group LLC,

       

7.13%, 4/1/26 (1)

     3,660        3,436    

Patrick Industries, Inc.,

       

7.50%, 10/15/27 (1)

     5,695        5,599    

4.75%, 5/1/29 (1)

     3,855        3,345    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Retail - Discretionary – 4.2%    continued

 

    

PetSmart, Inc./PetSmart Finance Corp.,

       

4.75%, 2/15/28 (1)

     $1,650        $1,549    

7.75%, 2/15/29 (1)

     4,030        3,956    

Sonic Automotive, Inc.,

       

4.63%, 11/15/29 (1)

     2,580        2,161    

4.88%, 11/15/31 (1)

     7,092        5,715    

Staples, Inc.,

       

7.50%, 4/15/26 (1)

     12,066        10,571    

Victoria’s Secret & Co.,

       

4.63%, 7/15/29 (1)

     6,480        5,250      
                119,281      

Semiconductors – 0.2%

       

Coherent Corp.,

       

5.00%, 12/15/29(1)

     5,096        4,626      

Software – 1.3%

       

AthenaHealth Group, Inc.,

       

6.50%, 2/15/30 (1)

     4,715        3,823    

Castle U.S. Holding Corp.,

       

9.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     8,280        3,364    

Central Parent, Inc./CDK Global, Inc.,

       

7.25%, 6/15/29 (1)

     3,495        3,435    

Cloud Software Group Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.50%, 3/31/29 (1)

     9,885        8,744    

Condor Merger Sub, Inc.,

       

7.38%, 2/15/30 (1)

     2,305        1,933    

Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.,

       

6.00%, 10/15/26 (1)

     2,720        2,363    

6.50%, 10/15/28 (1)

     3,890        3,226    

Gen Digital, Inc.,

       

7.13%, 9/30/30 (1)

     4,850        4,826    

GoTo Group, Inc.,

       

5.50%, 9/1/27 (1)

     7,570        3,874    

Rocket Software, Inc.,

       

6.50%, 2/15/29 (1)

     2,685        2,114      
                37,702      

Specialty Finance – 5.9%

       

Ally Financial, Inc.,

       

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.87%), 4.70%, 5/15/26 (2) (3)

     4,725        3,390    

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 7Y + 3.48%), 4.70%, 5/15/28 (2) (3)

     1,830        1,221    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   188   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Specialty Finance – 5.9%    continued

 

    

Burford Capital Global Finance LLC,

       

6.88%, 4/15/30 (1)

     $8,695        $7,484    

Credit Acceptance Corp.,

       

6.63%, 3/15/26

     7,718        7,200    

Curo Group Holdings Corp.,

       

7.50%, 8/1/28 (1)

     15,380        6,136    

Discover Financial Services,

       

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.08%), 5.50%, 10/30/27 (2) (3)

     7,480        5,348    

Enova International, Inc.,

       

8.50%, 9/15/25 (1)

     10,490        9,946    

Finance of America Funding LLC,

       

7.88%, 11/15/25 (1)

     5,140        3,662    

FirstCash, Inc.,

       

4.63%, 9/1/28 (1)

     6,990        6,200    

5.63%, 1/1/30 (1)

     6,550        6,042    

Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC,

       

9.75%, 8/1/27 (1)

     8,630        9,105    

Freedom Mortgage Corp.,

       

8.13%, 11/15/24 (1)

     4,681        4,506    

Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.,

       

5.00%, 8/15/28 (1)

     9,275        7,852    

Jefferson Capital Holdings LLC,

       

6.00%, 8/15/26 (1)

     13,900        11,770    

JPR Royalty Sub LLC,

       

14.00%, 9/1/20 (1) (4) (7) (8)

     8,000           

Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp.,

       

4.25%, 2/1/27 (1)

     10,815        8,544    

LFS Topco LLC,

       

5.88%, 10/15/26 (1)

     8,295        7,230    

Midcap Financial Issuer Trust,

       

6.50%, 5/1/28 (1)

     4,075        3,467    

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.,

       

5.13%, 12/15/30 (1)

     4,990        3,834    

Navient Corp.,

       

5.00%, 3/15/27

     13,050        11,496    

OneMain Finance Corp.,

       

5.38%, 11/15/29

     13,095        11,016    

4.00%, 9/15/30

     5,515        4,136    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Specialty Finance – 5.9%    continued

 

    

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,

       

5.75%, 9/15/31 (1)

     $2,480        $1,964    

PRA Group, Inc.,

       

7.38%, 9/1/25 (1)

     8,390        8,346    

Provident Funding Associates L.P./PFG Finance Corp.,

       

6.38%, 6/15/25 (1)

     4,212        3,721    

Synchrony Financial,

       

7.25%, 2/2/33

     3,200        2,823    

United Wholesale Mortgage LLC,

       

5.50%, 4/15/29 (1)

     2,740        2,288    

Voyager Aviation Holdings LLC,

       

8.50%, 5/9/26 (1)

     5,679        4,659    

World Acceptance Corp.,

       

7.00%, 11/1/26 (1)

     7,055        5,256      
                168,642      

Steel – 0.3%

       

Carpenter Technology Corp.,

       

6.38%, 7/15/28

     5,475        5,340    

TMS International Corp.,

       

6.25%, 4/15/29 (1)

     2,830        2,182    

United States Steel Corp.,

       

6.88%, 3/1/29

     1,244        1,244      
                8,766      

Technology Hardware – 2.2%

       

CommScope, Inc.,

       

6.00%, 3/1/26 (1)

     2,475        2,389    

7.13%, 7/1/28 (1)

     4,330        3,194    

Imola Merger Corp.,

       

4.75%, 5/15/29 (1)

     4,205        3,762    

Likewize Corp.,

       

9.75%, 10/15/25 (1)

     8,265        7,512    

Maxar Technologies, Inc.,

       

7.75%, 6/15/27 (1)

     12,415        12,973    

NCR Corp.,

       

6.13%, 9/1/29 (1)

     9,710        9,577    

Seagate HDD Cayman,

       

3.38%, 7/15/31

     2,745        2,039    

TTM Technologies, Inc.,

       

4.00%, 3/1/29 (1)

     5,330        4,637    

Viasat, Inc.,

       

5.63%, 4/15/27 (1)

     7,845        7,366    

6.50%, 7/15/28 (1)

     6,295        4,650    
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Technology Hardware – 2.2%    continued

 

    

Viavi Solutions, Inc.,

       

3.75%, 10/1/29 (1)

     $4,095        $3,502      
                61,601      

Technology Services – 1.4%

       

Acuris Finance U.S., Inc./Acuris Finance S.a.r.l.,

       

5.00%, 5/1/28 (1)

     4,795        3,764    

Ahead DB Holdings LLC,

       

6.63%, 5/1/28 (1)

     2,175        1,801    

CPI Acquisition, Inc.,

       

8.63%, 3/15/26 (1)

     6,634        6,568    

HealthEquity, Inc.,

       

4.50%, 10/1/29 (1)

     7,505        6,668    

Neptune Bidco U.S., Inc.,

       

9.29%, 4/15/29 (1)

     5,315        4,927    

Sabre GLBL, Inc.,

       

9.25%, 4/15/25 (1)

     5,735        5,402    

7.38%, 9/1/25 (1)

     4,780        4,271    

Vericast Corp.,

       

11.00%, 9/15/26 (1)

     3,820        4,021    

Virtusa Corp.,

       

7.13%, 12/15/28 (1)

     3,455        2,715      
                40,137      

Telecommunications – 2.6%

       

Cablevision Lightpath LLC,

       

5.63%, 9/15/28 (1)

     2,850        1,967    

Consolidated Communications, Inc.,

       

6.50%, 10/1/28 (1)

     3,557        2,578    

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC,

       

5.88%, 10/15/27 (1)

     7,270        6,609    

6.75%, 5/1/29 (1)

     7,255        5,750    

8.75%, 5/15/30 (1)

     3,380        3,366    

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.,

       

6.63%, 8/1/26

     4,880        4,621    

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

       

4.25%, 7/1/28 (1)

     6,605        3,726    

3.75%, 7/15/29 (1)

     6,335        3,378    

3.88%, 11/15/29 (1)

     3,865        2,797    

Lumen Technologies, Inc.,

       

4.00%, 2/15/27 (1)

     3,865        2,551    

Northwest Fiber LLC/Northwest Fiber Finance Sub, Inc.,

       

6.00%, 2/15/28 (1)

     2,325        1,720    
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
     

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

    

Telecommunications – 2.6%    continued

 

    

Sprint Capital Corp.,

       

6.88%, 11/15/28

     $11,943        $12,833    

8.75%, 3/15/32

     10,580        12,881    

Windstream Escrow LLC/Windstream Escrow Finance Corp.,

       

7.75%, 8/15/28 (1)

     7,385        6,048    

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.13%, 3/1/28 (1)

     5,445        3,312      
                74,137      

Tobacco & Cannabis – 0.3%

       

Vector Group Ltd.,

       

5.75%, 2/1/29(1)

     11,120        9,894      

Transportation & Logistics – 3.2%

       

Allegiant Travel Co.,

       

7.25%, 8/15/27 (1)

     4,850        4,828    

American Airlines Group, Inc.,

       

3.75%, 3/1/25 (1)

     9,218        8,458    

American Airlines, Inc.,

       

7.25%, 2/15/28 (1)

     3,040        2,956    

American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.,

       

5.50%, 4/20/26 (1)

     8,440        8,306    

5.75%, 4/20/29 (1)

     8,440        8,096    

Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.,

       

4.75%, 2/1/28 (1)

     11,320        10,122    

Delta Air Lines, Inc./SkyMiles IP Ltd.,

       

4.75%, 10/20/28 (1)

     6,010        5,797    

First Student Bidco, Inc./First Transit Parent, Inc.,

       

4.00%, 7/31/29 (1)

     7,590        6,602    

Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property Ltd./HawaiianMiles Loyalty Ltd.,

       

5.75%, 1/20/26 (1)

     6,850        6,503    

Mileage Plus Holdings LLC/Mileage Plus Intellectual Property Assets Ltd.,

       

6.50%, 6/20/27 (1)

     5,895        5,876    

Rand Parent LLC,

       

8.50%, 2/15/30 (1)

     7,765        7,299    

United Airlines, Inc.,

       

4.63%, 4/15/29 (1)

     8,755        7,919    

Western Global Airlines LLC,

       

10.38%, 8/15/25 (1)

     12,980        5,293    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 81.8%    continued

 

  

Transportation & Logistics – 3.2%    continued

 

  

XPO Escrow Sub LLC,

        

7.50%, 11/15/27 (1)

     $3,475        $3,614     
       
                91,669           

Transportation Equipment – 0.2%

 

  

Allison Transmission, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 6/1/29(1)

     5,635        5,486     
   

Total Corporate Bonds

 

        

(Cost $2,643,120)

 

     2,326,576     
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 13.5%

 

  

Aerospace & Defense – 0.7%

 

  

Bombardier, Inc.,

        

6.00%, 2/15/28 (1)

     8,085        7,873     

7.50%, 2/1/29 (1)

     3,710        3,790     

Rolls-Royce PLC,

        

5.75%, 10/15/27 (1)

     7,965        7,934     
       
                19,597           

Automotive – 0.3%

 

  

IHO Verwaltungs GmbH,

        

6.00%, (100% Cash),
5/15/27(1) (5)

     7,915        7,250           

Banking – 1.2%

 

  

Barclays PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 5.67%), 8.00%, 6/15/24 (2) (3)

     9,475        8,527     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.41%), 4.38%, 3/15/28 (2) (3)

     4,920        3,363     

BNP Paribas S.A.,

        

(Variable, USD Swap 5Y + 5.15%), 7.38%, 8/19/25 (1) (2) (3)

     5,620        5,334     

Credit Agricole S.A.,

        

(Variable, USD Swap 5Y + 4.90%), 7.88%, 1/23/24 (1) (2) (3)

     4,503        4,400     

Deutsche Bank A.G.,

        

(Variable, USD Swap 5Y + 5.00%), 7.50%, 4/30/25 (2) (3)

     5,270        4,288     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve

        

Rate CMT 5Y + 4.52%), 6.00%, 10/30/25 (2) (3)

     4,315        3,190     

ING Groep N.V.,

        

(Variable, USD Swap 5Y + 4.45%), 6.50%, 4/16/25 (2) (3)

     3,031        2,731     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 13.5%    continued

 

  

Banking – 1.2%    continued

        

NatWest Group PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.10%),
4.60%, 6/28/31 (2) (3)

     $3,880        $2,731     
       
                34,564           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.7%

 

     

Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH,

        

5.50%, 1/15/28 (1)

     11,345        10,100     

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance

        

Netherlands III B.V.,

        

6.75%, 3/1/28

     3,995        3,995     

7.88%, 9/15/29

     5,370        5,618     
       
                19,713           

Cable & Satellite – 0.8%

 

     

Altice Financing S.A.,

        

5.00%, 1/15/28 (1)

     7,240        5,888     

5.75%, 8/15/29 (1)

     8,630        6,861     

VTR Comunicaciones S.p.A.,

        

4.38%, 4/15/29 (1)

     3,425        2,079     

Ziggo Bond Co. B.V.,

        

6.00%, 1/15/27 (1)

     8,875        8,188     
       
                23,016           

Chemicals – 0.4%

 

     

Methanex Corp.,

 

     

5.13%, 10/15/27

     5,310        5,005     

Nufarm Australia Ltd./Nufarm

        

Americas, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 1/27/30 (1)

     4,660        4,105     

SPCM S.A.,

        

3.38%, 3/15/30 (1)

     1,450        1,196     
       
                10,306           

Electric Utilities – 0.4%

 

     

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC,

 

     

4.13%, 6/15/28 (1)

     4,265        3,828     

Drax Finco PLC,

        

6.63%, 11/1/25 (1)

     8,492        8,354     
       
                12,182           

Electrical Equipment – 0.1%

 

     

TK Elevator Holdco GmbH,
7.63%, 7/15/28(1)

     3,730        3,224     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 13.5%    continued

 

Food – 0.7%

        

Minerva Luxembourg S.A.,

        

4.38%, 3/18/31 (1)

     $4,350        $3,572     

NBM U.S. Holdings, Inc.,

        

7.00%, 5/14/26

     9,690        9,620     

Sigma Holdco B.V.,

        

7.88%, 5/15/26

     7,265        5,757           
                18,949           

Household Products – 0.1%

        

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc./KIK Custom Products, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 12/31/26(1)

     4,190        3,832           

Insurance – 0.5%

        

Ardonagh Midco 2 PLC,

        

11.50%, 1/15/27 (1) (5)

     10,913        9,931     

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management, Inc.,

        

10.50%, 12/15/30 (1)

     4,520        4,552           
                14,483           

Leisure Facilities & Services – 0.8%

 

     

1011778 B.C. ULC/New Red Finance, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 10/15/30 (1)

     5,695        4,883     

Melco Resorts Finance Ltd.,

        

5.63%, 7/17/27 (1)

     9,335        8,215     

Studio City Finance Ltd.,

        

5.00%, 1/15/29 (1)

     8,455        6,490     

Wynn Macau Ltd.,

        

5.50%, 10/1/27 (1)

     5,227        4,561           
                24,149           

Machinery – 0.2%

        

Husky III Holding Ltd.,

        

13.00%, (100% Cash), 2/15/25(1) (5)

     6,915        5,843           

Metals & Mining – 0.7%

        

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.,

        

6.88%, 10/15/27 (1)

     7,640        7,365     

FMG Resources Pty. Ltd., Series 2006,

        

4.38%, 4/1/31 (1)

     8,705        7,634     

Taseko Mines Ltd.,

        

7.00%, 2/15/26 (1)

     4,260        3,865           
                18,864           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 13.5%    continued

 

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.8%

        

eG Global Finance PLC,

        

6.75%, 2/7/25 (1)

     $7,910        $7,321     

MEG Energy Corp.,

        

5.88%, 2/1/29 (1)

     5,205        5,014     

Parkland Corp.,

        

4.50%, 10/1/29 (1)

     6,830        6,069     

Strathcona Resources Ltd.,

        

6.88%, 8/1/26 (1)

     5,825        4,630           
                23,034           

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 0.2%

 

     

Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd.,

        

8.88%, 11/15/24(1)

     4,715        4,676           

Publishing & Broadcasting – 0.2%

        

Clear Channel International B.V.,

        

6.63%, 8/1/25(1)

     5,790        5,634           

Semiconductors – 0.3%

        

ams-OSRAM A.G.,

        

7.00%, 7/31/25(1)

     8,695        8,156           

Software – 0.4%

        

Open Text Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 2/15/30(1)

     13,010        11,161           

Specialty Finance – 0.7%

        

AerCap Holdings N.V.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 4.54%), 5.88%, 10/10/79 (2)

     4,305        3,921     

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/XO Management Holding, Inc.,

        

7.88%, 5/1/27 (1)

     3,865        3,737     

6.38%, 2/1/30 (1)

     15,410        13,734           
                21,392           

Technology Services – 0.6%

        

CA Magnum Holdings,

        

5.38%, 10/31/26 (1)

     5,220        4,571     

ION Trading Technologies S.a.r.l.,

        

5.75%, 5/15/28 (1)

     5,145        4,109     

Sixsigma Networks Mexico S.A. de C.V.,

        

7.50%, 5/2/25 (1)

     10,270        9,008           
                17,688           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 13.5%    continued

 

  

Telecommunications – 2.3%

        

Altice France Holding S.A.,

        

10.50%, 5/15/27 (1)

     $9,125        $6,981     

Altice France S.A.,

        

5.13%, 7/15/29 (1)

     6,905        5,196     

5.50%, 10/15/29 (1)

     9,965        7,620     

C&W Senior Financing DAC,

        

6.88%, 9/15/27 (1)

     6,281        5,619     

Connect Finco S.a.r.l./Connect U.S. Finco LLC,

        

6.75%, 10/1/26 (1)

     10,545        9,912     

Iliad Holding SASU,

        

7.00%, 10/15/28 (1)

     4,560        4,327     

Telecom Italia Capital S.A.,

        

6.38%, 11/15/33

     7,656        6,932     

Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC,

        

5.63%, 12/6/26 (1)

     5,600        2,889     

6.50%, 10/15/27 (1)

     11,735        3,638     

Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC,

        

4.25%, 1/31/31 (1)

     7,740        6,585     

4.75%, 7/15/31 (1)

     5,880        5,040           
                64,739           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.4%

 

Air Canada,

        

3.88%, 8/15/26 (1)

     9,380        8,517     

Promontoria Holding 264 B.V.,

        

7.88%, 3/1/27 (1)

     4,370        4,217           
                12,734           

Total Foreign Issuer Bonds

                          

(Cost $439,054)

        385,186     
        

TERM LOANS – 0.5%

 

  

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.5%

 

Alvogen Pharma U.S., Inc., June 2022 Loan,

        

(Floating, CME Term SOFR USD 3M + 7.50%, 1.00% Floor), 12.55%, 6/30/25(6)

     17,403        15,141           

Total Term Loans

                          

(Cost $17,386)

        15,141     
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 0.0%

 

  

Passenger Airlines – 0.0%

        

Voyager Aviation Holdings LLC(7) (8) *

     2,621        $—           

Total Common Stocks

                          

(Cost $3)

            
        

PREFERRED STOCKS – 0.2%

 

  

Specialized Finance – 0.2%

        

Cayenne Aviation LLC(7) (8) *

     15,725        6,045           

Total Preferred Stocks

                          

(Cost $1,573)

        6,045     
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 2.1%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds -

        

U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(9) (10)

     60,478,894        60,479           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $60,479)

        60,479     
                            

Total Investments – 98.1%

                          

(Cost $3,161,615)

        2,793,427     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 1.9%

 

     52,928           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $2,846,355     

 

(1) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(2) 

Variable or floating rate security. Security issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a future date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2023.

(3) 

Perpetual bond. Maturity date represents next call date.

(4) 

Issuer has defaulted on terms of debt obligation. Income is not being accrued.

(5) 

Security is a payment in-kind bond (PIK), distributions received in-kind unless otherwise noted in the description.

(6) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(7) 

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of these restricted illiquid securities amounted to approximately $6,045,000 or 0.2% of net assets. Additional information on these restricted illiquid securities is as follows:

 

  SECURITY    ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE
   COST    
(000S)    
 

Cayenne Aviation LLC

   5/18/21      $1,573  

JPR Royalty Sub LLC, 14.00%, 9/1/20

   3/10/11      8,000  

Voyager Aviation Holdings LLC

   5/18/21      3  

 

(8) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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(9) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.    

(10) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

3M - 3 Month

5Y - 5 Year

7Y - 7 Year

CME - Chicago Mercantile Exchange

CMT - Constant Maturity

ICE - Intercontinental Exchange

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

USD - United States Dollar

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

Corporate Bonds

     81.8

Foreign Issuer Bonds

     13.5

Term Loans

     0.5

Preferred stocks

     0.2

Investment Companies

     2.1

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)
 

Corporate Bonds(1)

     $      —        $2,326,576        $      —        $2,326,576  

Foreign Issuer Bonds(1)

            385,186               385,186  

Term Loans

            15,141               15,141  

Preferred Stocks

                   6,045        6,045  

Investment Companies

     60,479                      60,479  

Total Investments

     $60,479        $2,726,903        $6,045        $2,793,427  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS – 0.5%

        

Consumer Services – 0.3%

        

Grand Canyon University,

        

4.13%, 10/1/24

     $1,000        $945     

5.13%, 10/1/28

     500        451           
                1,396           

Real Estate Owners & Developers – 0.2%

 

Benloch Ranch Improvement Association No. 2,

        

10.00%, 12/1/51(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        742           

Total Corporate Bonds

                          

(Cost $2,477)

        2,138     
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 96.6%

 

  

Alabama – 0.8%

 

  

Hoover IDB Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds (AMT), United States Steel Corp.,

 

5.75%, 10/1/49

     1,000        1,019     

Lower Alabama Gas District Gas Project Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 9/1/46

     2,000        2,062           
                3,081           

Arizona – 8.0%

 

  

Arizona State IDA Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Legacy Cares, Inc., Project,

 

7.75%, 7/1/50(4)

     2,000        1,300     

Arizona State IDA Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series A, Legacy Cares, Inc., Project,

 

5.50%, 7/1/31(4)

     100        65     

6.00%, 7/1/51(4)

     400        260     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Academies of Math & Science Project,

 

5.63%, 7/1/48(1) (2)

     2,000        2,005     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Candeo Schools, Inc., Project (School District Credit Program),

 

4.00%, 7/1/47

     700        642     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Christian University Project,

 

5.63%, 10/1/49(1)

     1,300        1,218     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

     

Arizona – 8.0%    continued

        

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Doral Academy of Nevada - Fire Mesa,

 

5.00%, 7/15/49

     $1,675        $1,535     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Odyssey Preparatory Academy Project,

 

4.38%, 7/1/39

     1,000        867     

5.00%, 7/1/49

     1,000        906     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Pinecrest Academy of Northern,

 

4.50%, 7/15/29(1)

     1,800        1,728     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Series A, Cadence Campus Project,

 

4.00%, 7/15/50

     1,000        747     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Series A-Social, Macombs Facility Project,

 

4.00%, 7/1/51

     1,000        822     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Somerset Academy of Las Vegas-Aliante & Skye Canyon Campus Projects,

 

4.00%, 12/15/51

     700        509     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Refunding Bonds, Doral Academy of Northern,

 

4.00%, 7/15/51(1)

     500        374     

Glendale IDA Senior Living Facilities Revenue Bonds, Royal Oaks Inspirata Pointe Project,

 

5.00%, 5/15/56

     1,000        831     

La Paz County IDA Education Facility Lease Revenue Bonds, Charter School Solutions-Harmony Public Schools,

 

5.00%, 2/15/36

     1,400        1,427     

5.00%, 2/15/46

     3,500        3,506     

Maricopa County IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Social Bonds, Arizona Autism Charter,

 

4.00%, 7/1/61(1)

     1,250        875     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

     

Arizona – 8.0%    continued

 

  

Maricopa County IDA Education Revenue Refunding Bonds, Choice Academies, Inc., Project,

 

5.75%, 9/1/45

     $2,325        $2,262     

Maricopa County IDA Educational Revenue Bonds, Arizona Autism Chart Schools Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/50

     750        679     

Maricopa County IDA Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Commercial Metals Company,

 

4.00%, 10/15/47

     1,000        826     

Phoenix IDA Education Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Great Hearts Academies,

 

5.00%, 7/1/46

     2,650        2,643     

Phoenix IDA Hotel Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Falcon Properties LLC Project,

 

4.00%, 12/1/51(1)

     2,500        1,952     

Phoenix IDA Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Downtown Phoenix Student Housing II LLC,

 

5.00%, 7/1/59

     1,000        971     

Tempe IDA Revenue Bonds, Friendship Village of Tempe Project,

 

5.00%, 12/1/50

     1,500        1,256     

Tempe IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Friendship Village Project,

 

4.00%, 12/1/46

     1,000        723           
                30,929           

Arkansas – 0.3%

 

  

Arkansas Development Finance Authority Environmental Revenue Bonds (AMT), Green Bonds,

 

5.45%, 9/1/52

     1,000        996     

California – 13.3%

 

  

Antelope Valley Healthcare District, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.25%, 3/1/36

     1,020        1,048     

California Community Housing Agency Essential Housing Revenue Bonds, Summit at Sausalito Apartments,

 

4.00%, 2/1/50(1)

     1,000        754     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

California – 13.3%    continued

 

  

California Community Housing Agency Essential Housing Revenue Bonds, Verdant at Green Valley Project,

 

5.00%, 8/1/49(1)

     $2,000        $1,900     

California Community Housing Agency Essential Housing Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series A, Glendale Properties,

 

4.00%, 8/1/47

     1,000        767     

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency Tobacco Settlement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Merced County Tobacco Funding,

 

5.00%, 6/1/50

     500        502     

California PFA Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Crossroads Christian Schools Project,

 

5.00%, 1/1/56

     500        392     

California PFA Senior Living Revenue Bonds, Enso Village Project, Green Bonds,

 

5.00%, 11/15/56

     245        206     

California State Community College Financing Authority Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Series A, Napa Valley College Project,

 

5.75%, 7/1/60

     2,000        1,872     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Charter School Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Santa Rosa Academy Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/52

     1,245        1,136     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Educational Revenue Bonds, Stream Charter School Project,

 

5.00%, 6/15/51

     1,000        881     

California State Municipal Finance Authority MFH Sustainability Revenue Bonds, Cityview,

 

4.00%, 11/1/36(1)

     1,500        1,386     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, Baptist University,

 

5.00%, 11/1/46

     3,000        2,896     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

California – 13.3%    continued

 

  

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, The Master’s University,

 

5.00%, 8/1/48

     $510        $507     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (AMT), LINXS APM Project,

 

5.00%, 12/31/43

     5,000        5,064     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Special Facility Revenue Bonds (AMT), United Airlines, Inc., Project,

 

4.00%, 7/15/29

     3,000        2,909     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Special TRB, Community Facilities District No. 2021-11 Otay Ranch,

 

5.00%, 9/1/52

     1,000        1,008     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Series A, Claremont Collegiate Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/52(1)

     1,000        893     

California State Pollution Control Financing Authority Solid Waste Disposal Subordinate Green Revenue Bonds (AMT), Calplant I Project,

 

7.50%, 12/1/39(4)

     3,000        150     

California State Pollution Control Financing Authority Water Furnishing Revenue Refunding Bonds, San Diego County Water Authority,

 

5.00%, 11/21/45

     1,000        1,007     

California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue Bonds, River Springs Charter School,

 

5.00%, 7/1/42

     2,215        1,999     

California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series A, Classical Academies Project,

 

5.00%, 10/1/50

     1,000        1,005     

California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue Refunding Bonds, Classical Academies Oceanside,

 

5.00%, 10/1/42

     500        518     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

     

California – 13.3%    continued

 

  

California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ivy Academia Project, Series A,

 

4.00%, 6/1/61

     $1,000        $697     

CSCDA College Housing Revenue Bonds, NCCD-Hooper Street, LLC-California College,

 

5.25%, 7/1/49

     1,700        1,543     

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority Essential Housing Mezzanine Revenue Bonds, Crescent West Hollywood,

 

5.50%, 7/1/59

     1,000        861     

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority Essential Housing Revenue Bonds, Altana Glendale Social Bonds,

 

4.00%, 10/1/56

     1,000        745     

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority Essential Housing Revenue Bonds, City of Orange Portfolio,

 

4.00%, 3/1/57(1)

     1,500        1,052     

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority Essential Housing Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 1/1/54

     1,500        1,191     

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority Essential Housing Revenue Bonds, Social Bonds, Series A-2,

 

4.00%, 10/1/56

     1,000        733     

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority Essential Housing Senior Revenue Bonds, Crescent West Hollywood,

 

4.30%, 7/1/59

     500        418     

CSCDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, California Baptist University,

 

5.00%, 11/1/32

     500        512     

5.00%, 11/1/41

     1,000        995     

CSCDA Special TRB, Community Facilities District No. 2016-02 Delta Coves,

 

4.00%, 9/1/50

     1,000        876     

CSCDA Special TRB, Delta Coves,

 

5.50%, 9/1/52

     1,000        1,023     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

     

California – 13.3%    continued

 

  

CSCDA Special TRB, Improvement Area No. 1,

 

4.00%, 9/1/51

     $1,000        $861     

CSCDA Statewide Revenue Special Assessment Bonds,

 

4.00%, 9/2/50

     500        441     

Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Toll Road Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 1/15/46

     750        701     

Ontario Special Tax Bonds, Tevelde Facilities,

 

4.00%, 9/1/51

     1,000        873     

River Islands PFA Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 Improvement Area No. 2,

 

5.50%, 9/1/37

     1,000        1,005     

River Islands PFA Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District No. 2021-1,

 

4.00%, 9/1/51

     990        798     

River Islands PFA Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Phase 2 Public Improvement,

 

4.00%, 9/1/51

     1,000        802     

Roseville Special Tax Bonds, The Ranch at Sierra Vista Community,

 

4.00%, 9/1/51

     1,500        1,310     

Roseville Special Tax Bonds, The Ranch At Sierra Vista Community Facilities District No. 1 (Public Facilities),

 

4.00%, 9/1/50

     150        131     

Sacramento County Special Refunding Tax Bonds, Metro Air Park Community Facilities,

 

5.00%, 9/1/42

     800        811     

Sacramento Special Tax Bonds, Railyards Community Facilities District No. 2018-01,

 

5.25%, 9/1/42

     1,000        1,030     

San Francisco City & County Community Facilities District 2016-1 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2021,

 

4.00%, 9/1/51

     1,000        866     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

     

California – 13.3%    continued

 

  

San Francisco City & County Community Facilities District 2016-1 Special Tax Bonds, Treasure Island, Series 2022,

 

4.00%, 9/1/52

     $1,000        $859     

San Luis Obispo Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 Special Tax Bonds,

 

4.00%, 9/1/51

     695        607     

Santa Paula Special Tax Bonds, Harvest Community Facilities District No. 1 Improvement,

 

4.00%, 9/1/50

     1,000        882           
                51,423           

Colorado – 5.3%

 

  

Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District No. 6 G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/50

     1,000        850     

Cascade Ridge Metropolitan District G.O. Limited Bonds,

 

5.00%, 12/1/51

     1,205        999     

Chambers Highpoint Metropolitan District No. 2 G.O. Limited Bonds,

 

5.00%, 12/1/51

     500        431     

Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 2 G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/50

     570        491     

Colorado Educational & Cultural Authority Revenue Bonds, Aspen View Academy Project,

 

4.00%, 5/1/61

     500        389     

Colorado Educational & Cultural Authority Revenue Bonds, Golden View Classical Academy,

 

4.00%, 1/1/52

     1,350        1,098     

Colorado Educational & Cultural Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Science Technology English & Math,

 

5.00%, 11/1/54

     1,500        1,453     

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue and Improvement Refunding Bonds, Christian Living Neighborhoods,

 

4.00%, 1/1/42

     1,000        733     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   198   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Colorado – 5.3%    continued

 

  

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series A, Aberdeen Ridge,

 

5.00%, 5/15/58

     $1,500        $1,111     

Fiddler’s Business Improvement District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

 

5.55%, 12/1/47

     1,000        1,006     

Legato Community Authority Limited Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Senior Series A-1,

 

5.00%, 12/1/51

     750        625     

Nine Mile Metropolitan District Revenue Bonds,

 

5.13%, 12/1/40

     1,000        938     

Riverwalk Metropolitan District No. 2 Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

4.50%, 12/1/32

     1,465        1,318     

Rudolph Farms Metropolitan District No. 6 Revenue Supported G.O. Limited Bonds,

 

6.50%, 6/1/52

     500        485     

Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 3 Senior Lien G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/50

     500        433     

Transport Metropolitan District No. 3 MDD G.O. Limited Bonds, Series 2021-A-1,

 

5.00%, 12/1/51

     1,500        1,199     

Tree Farm Metropolitan District G.O. Limited Bonds,

 

4.50%, 12/1/41(1)

     1,500        1,323     

Waterfront at Foster Lake Metropolitan District No. 2 Senior Lien G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A3-1,

 

5.00%, 12/1/51

     3,000        2,416     

Westerly Metropolitan District No. 4 Senior G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/50

     1,000        865     

Windler Public Improvement Authority Limited Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Series A-1,

 

4.13%, 12/1/51

     3,500        2,403           
                20,566           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

     

Connecticut – 0.1%

 

  

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, Mclean Issue,

 

5.00%, 1/1/55

     $500        $432           

District of Columbia – 0.5%

        

District of Columbia Revenue Bonds, Inspired Teaching Social Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/52

     500        503     

District of Columbia Revenue Bonds, Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School Issue,

 

5.00%, 6/1/50

     1,000        910     

District of Columbia Rocketship DC Obligated Group Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 6/1/61

     500        432           
                1,845           

Florida – 11.4%

 

  

Capital Trust Agency Air Cargo Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Aero Miami FX,

 

5.35%, 7/1/29

     2,175        2,180     

Capital Trust Agency Educational Facilities Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Liza Jackson Preparatory School,

 

5.00%, 8/1/55

     1,000        995     

Capital Trust Agency Educational Facilities Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Pepin Academies, Inc., Project,

 

5.75%, 7/1/55(1)

     1,000        899     

Capital Trust Agency Educational Facilities Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Team Success A School of Excellence,

 

5.00%, 6/1/55

     2,000        1,648     

Capital Trust Agency Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Academir Charter Schools, Inc., Project,

 

4.00%, 7/1/51

     750        554     

Capital Trust Agency Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, New Springs, Inc., Project,

 

4.75%, 6/1/56

     1,500        1,095     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Florida – 11.4%    continued

 

Capital Trust Agency Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Tallahassee Classical School,

 

4.25%, 7/1/51

     $2,500        $1,752     

Capital Trust Agency Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Team Success A School of Excellence,

 

5.50%, 6/1/57

     1,000        856     

Capital Trust Agency Revenue Bonds, Sustainability Bonds,

 

4.00%, 6/15/41

     1,510        1,210     

4.00%, 6/15/51

     2,000        1,455     

Capital Trust Agency Revenue Bonds, Wonderful Foundations Charter,

 

5.00%, 1/1/55

     1,060        802     

Capital Trust Agency Student Housing Revenue Bonds, University Bridge, LLC Student Housing Project,

 

5.25%, 12/1/43

     3,000        2,841     

Charlotte County IDA Utility System Revenue Bonds (AMT), Town & Country Utilities Project,

 

4.00%, 10/1/51

     1,000        772     

Davie Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nova Southeastern University Project,

 

5.00%, 4/1/48

     2,000        2,059     

Florida Development Finance Corp. Surface Transportation Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Virgin Trains U.S.A. Pass,

 

6.38%, 1/1/26(5) (6) (7)

     4,000        3,778     

Florida State Development Finance Corp. Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, 2017 Foundation for Global Understanding, Inc., Project,

 

4.00%, 7/1/51

     750        631     

Florida State Development Finance Corp. Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Cornerstone Charter Academy Project,

 

5.25%, 10/1/56

     1,025        951     

Florida State Development Finance Corp. Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Central Charter School Project,

 

5.00%, 8/15/32

     410        408     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Florida – 11.4%    continued

 

5.25%, 8/15/37

     $690        $662     

Florida State Development Finance Corp. Educational Facility Revenue Bonds, Pepin Academics of Pasco County, Inc., Project,

 

5.00%, 1/1/50(1)

     1,000        897     

Florida State Development Finance Corp. Educational Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Renaissance Charter School,

 

5.00%, 9/15/50

     1,500        1,197     

Florida State Development Finance Corp. Senior Living Revenue Refunding Bonds, Glenridge on Palmer Ranch,

 

5.00%, 6/1/51

     2,000        1,597     

Florida State Development Finance Corp. Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (AMT), Waste Pro U.S.A., Inc., Project,

 

5.00%, 5/1/29

     1,500        1,393     

Lake County Retirement Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lakeside at Waterman Village Project,

 

5.75%, 8/15/55

     1,000        841     

Miami-Dade County IDA Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Academir Charter Schools, Inc., Project,

 

5.50%, 7/1/61

     2,000        1,751     

Ocean Highway & Port Authority Florida Port Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Worldwide Terminals Fenandina Project,

 

5.50%, 12/1/49(1)

     1,500        1,165     

Palm Beach County Revenue Bonds, Series A, Lynn University Housing Project,

 

5.00%, 6/1/57

     1,500        1,283     

Pinellas County Educational Facilities Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Discovery Academy of Science Project,

 

5.00%, 6/1/56(1)

     1,000        863     

Pinellas County IDA Revenue Bonds, 2017 Foundation for Global Understanding Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/39

     4,000        3,930     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Florida – 11.4%    continued

 

  

Saint Johns County IDA Senior Living Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Vicar’s Landing Project,

 

4.00%, 12/15/50

     $500        $355     

Seminole County IDA Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Galileo Schools for Gifted Learning,

 

4.00%, 6/15/51(1)

     665        500     

Sterling Hill Community Development District Capital Improvement Special Assessment Bonds, Series B,

 

5.50%, 11/1/10(4)

     143        77     

Venice Retirement Community Revenue Improvement Bonds, Village on the Isle Project,

 

5.00%, 1/1/47

     1,000        870     

Village Community Development District No. 13 Special Assessment Revenue Bonds,

 

3.50%, 5/1/51(1)

     970        697     

Village Community Development District No. 14 Revenue Special Assessment Bonds,

 

5.13%, 5/1/37

     1,000        998           
                43,962           

Georgia – 2.5%

 

  

Atlanta Development Authority Senior Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Georgia Proton Treatment Center,

 

6.75%, 1/1/35(2) (4)

     3,000        1,350     

La Grange Development Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, La Grange College Project,

 

5.00%, 10/15/52

     2,000        1,770     

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 5/15/49

     4,000        4,045     

Oconee County IDA Taxable Revenue Bonds, Economic Development Project,

 

6.00%, 3/1/48

     1,500        1,201     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Georgia – 2.5%    continued

 

  

White County Development Authority Revenue Bonds, Truett McConnell University Project,

 

5.25%, 10/1/49

     $1,500        $1,276           
                9,642           

Guam – 0.5%

 

  

Guam Government Business Privilege Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series F,

 

4.00%, 1/1/36

     1,000        977     

Guam Government Department of Education Revenue Refunding COPS, John F. Kennedy High School Refunding & Energy Efficiency Project,

 

5.00%, 2/1/40

     1,000        1,010           
                1,987           

Idaho – 0.7%

 

  

Idaho State Housing & Finance Association Nonprofit Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A, Future Public School Project,

 

4.00%, 5/1/52

     3,410        2,511           

Illinois – 1.2%

        

Chicago Board of Education Dedicated Capital Improvement Tax Revenue Bonds,

 

5.75%, 4/1/48

     1,000        1,089     

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Plymouth Place, Inc.,

 

5.00%, 5/15/51

     410        327     

5.00%, 5/15/56

     440        342     

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, Plymouth Place, Inc.,

 

6.63%, 5/15/52

     1,000        1,017     

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Friendship Village Schaumburg,

 

5.13%, 2/15/45(2) (4)

     1,500        675     

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Rosalind Franklin University,

 

5.00%, 8/1/42

     1,100        1,106     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Illinois – 1.2%    continued

 

Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Prairie Crossing Charter,

 

5.00%, 1/1/45

     $250        $231           
                4,787           

Indiana – 1.9%

 

  

Finance Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Seven Oaks Classical School Project,

 

5.00%, 6/1/51

     520        435     

5.00%, 6/1/56

     455        371     

Goshen MFH Revenue Bonds, Green Oaks of Goshen Project, Housing Choice Voucher Program (HUD Sector 8 Program),

 

5.00%, 8/1/41(1)

     1,000        763     

Housing & Community Development Authority Multifamily Revenue Bonds, Series A, Vita of Marion Project,

 

5.25%, 4/1/41

     1,000        796     

Indiana Finance Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Seven Oaks Classical School Project,

 

5.00%, 6/1/41

     420        372     

Indiana State Finance Authority Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Res Polyflow Indiana, Green Bonds,

 

7.00%, 3/1/39

     3,900        2,937     

Indiana State Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Kipp Indianapolis, Inc., Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/55

     510        464     

Valparaiso MFH Revenue Bonds, Green Oaks of Valparaiso Project,

 

5.38%, 12/1/41

     1,500        1,165           
                7,303           

Iowa – 0.4%

 

  

Iowa State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lifespace Communities, Inc.,

 

4.00%, 5/15/53

     1,000        616     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Iowa – 0.4%    continued

 

Iowa State Finance Authority Senior Living Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sunrise Retirement Community Project,

 

5.00%, 9/1/51

     $1,000        $769           
                1,385           

Kansas – 1.2%

 

  

Prairie Village Special Obligation Tax Increment Tax Allocation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Meadowbrook TIF Project,

 

3.13%, 4/1/36

     800        643     

Shawnee Education Facilities Revenue Bonds, Maranatha Christian Academy Project, Series A,

 

5.00%, 8/1/56(1)

     2,000        1,685     

Wyandotte County and Kansas City Unified Government Special Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Village East Project Areas 2B,

 

5.75%, 9/1/39

     2,500        2,398           
                4,726           

Kentucky – 0.1%

 

  

Henderson Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Pratt Paper LLC Project,

 

4.70%, 1/1/52

     500        458           

Louisiana – 2.2%

        

Calcasieu Parish Memorial Hospital Service District Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Project,

 

5.00%, 12/1/34

     2,000        1,944     

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Entergy Louisiana LLC Project,

 

2.50%, 4/1/36

     2,000        1,658     

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ochsner Clinic, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 5/15/26(8)

     50        54     

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, BBR Schools-Materra Campus Project,

 

4.00%, 6/1/51(1)

     2,000        1,514     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Louisiana – 2.2%    continued

 

  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Jefferson Rise Charter School Project,

 

6.25%, 6/1/52(1)

     $440        $418     

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, Lincoln School Project,

 

6.38%, 6/1/52

     1,000        961     

Saint James Parish Revenue Bonds, Series 2, Nustar Logistics L.P. Project,

 

6.35%, 7/1/40

     1,000        1,077     

Saint John The Baptist Parish Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Marathon Oil Corp. Project,

 

2.38%, 7/1/26(5) (6) (7)

     1,000        944           
                8,570           

Maryland – 1.0%

 

  

Baltimore Senior Lien Special Obligation Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Harbor Point Project,

 

3.63%, 6/1/46

     1,750        1,362     

Frederick County Subordinate Special Tax Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series C,

 

4.00%, 7/1/50

     1,000        868     

Gaithersburg Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Asbury Maryland Obligated Group,

 

5.13%, 1/1/42

     1,000        946     

Maryland Economic Development Corp. Senior Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Morgan State University Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/56

     250        245     

Maryland Economic Development Corp. Special Obligation Tax Allocation, Port Covington Project,

 

4.00%, 9/1/50

     500        407           
                3,828           

Massachusetts – 1.8%

 

  

Lowell Massachusetts Collegiate Charter Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 6/15/49

     1,250        1,151     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Massachusetts – 1.8%    continued

 

  

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds, Series A, UMASS Boston Student Housing,

 

5.00%, 10/1/41

     $5,000        $4,900     

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds, Salem Community Corp.,

 

5.25%, 1/1/50

     1,000        874           
                6,925           

Michigan – 1.6%

 

  

Detroit G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Social Bonds,

 

5.00%, 4/1/46

     1,000        974     

Grand Rapids Charter Township Revenue Refunding Bonds, Porter Hills Presbyterian,

 

5.00%, 5/15/44

     1,000        890     

Holt Public Schools G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series I (Q-SBLF Insured),

 

2.00%, 5/1/41

     1,285        889     

Kalamazoo County G.O. Limited Bonds,

 

2.13%, 5/1/42

     1,000        695     

Michigan Mathematics & Science Initiative Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

4.00%, 1/1/51

     1,000        781     

Michigan State Finance Authority Ltd. Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Kettering University Project,

 

4.00%, 9/1/50

     650        584     

Michigan State Strategic Fund Limited Obligation Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Green Bonds, Recycle,

 

4.00%, 10/1/26(5) (6) (7)

     500        493     

Tipton Academy Public School Academy Revenue Bonds,

 

4.00%, 6/1/51

     1,000        690           
                5,996           

Minnesota – 1.0%

 

  

Apple Valley Senior Housing Revenue Bonds, Orchard Path Phase II Project,

 

4.00%, 9/1/61

     500        367     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

  

Minnesota – 1.0%    continued

 

  

Duluth EDA Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, St. Luke’s Hospital of Duluth,

 

3.00%, 6/15/44

     $300        $214     

Duluth EDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Benedictine Health System,

 

4.00%, 7/1/41

     550        436     

Minneapolis Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Series A, Kipp North Star Project,

 

5.75%, 7/1/55

     1,000        981     

Saint Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority Charter School Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Hmong College Preparatory Academy Project,

 

5.00%, 9/1/55

     1,000        883     

Woodbury Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, Woodbury Leadership Project,

 

4.00%, 7/1/51

     1,320        970           
                3,851           

Mississippi – 0.4%

 

  

Mississippi State Business Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, System Energy Resources, Inc., Project,

 

2.38%, 6/1/44

     1,000        644     

Tunica County Urban Renewal Revenue Refunding Bonds, Utility Districts Project,

 

6.00%, 10/1/40

     1,000        888           
                1,532           

Missouri – 1.7%

 

  

Cape Girardeau County IDA Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Southeasthealth,

 

4.00%, 3/1/46

     650        545     

Joplin IDA Sales TRB, 32nd Street Place Community Improvement District,

 

4.25%, 11/1/50

     1,000        813     

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Bethesda Health Group, Inc.,

 

4.00%, 8/1/41

     410        330     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

     

Missouri – 1.7%    continued

        

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Wright Memorial Hospital,

 

5.00%, 9/1/32

     $1,145        $1,192     

5.00%, 9/1/34

     1,315        1,359     

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C, Lutheran Senior Services Project,

 

4.00%, 2/1/48

     2,000        1,531     

Plaza At Noah’s Ark Community Improvement District Tax Increment & Improvement District Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

3.00%, 5/1/30

     500        452     

3.13%, 5/1/35

     400        334           
                6,556           

Nevada – 0.4%

 

  

Henderson Local Improvement District No. T-21 Special Assessment Bonds, Black Mountain,

 

4.00%, 9/1/51

     500        391     

Las Vegas Special Improvement District No. 616 and Special Improvement District No. 81 Special Assessment Bonds,

 

3.13%, 6/1/51

     500        319     

Las Vegas Special Improvement District No. 814 Summerlin Village 21 & 24A Special Assessment Bonds,

 

4.00%, 6/1/49

     530        445     

Las Vegas Special Improvement District No. 815 Special Assessment Bonds,

 

5.00%, 12/1/49

     250        236           
                1,391           

New Hampshire – 0.1%

 

  

National Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B (AMT), Green Bonds,

 

3.75%, 7/2/40(1) (5) (6) (7)

     600        452           

New Jersey – 1.0%

        

New Jersey State EDA Revenue Bonds, Provident Group Rowan Properties LLC,

 

5.00%, 1/1/48

     1,000        906     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

New Jersey – 1.0%    continued

        

New Jersey State EDA Special Facility Revenue Bonds (AMT), Continental Airlines, Inc., Project,

 

5.63%, 11/15/30

     $2,000        $2,015     

New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 6/15/41

     1,000        987           
                3,908           

New Mexico – 1.1%

        

Farmington PCR Refunding Bonds, Public Service Company of New Mexico San Juan,

 

1.15%, 6/1/24(5) (6) (7)

     1,000        967     

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Albuquerque Academy Project,

 

4.00%, 9/1/40

     1,000        982     

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, La Vida Expansion Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/49

     3,000        2,322           
                4,271           

New York – 4.4%

        

Allegany County Capital Resource Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Houghton College Project,

 

5.00%, 12/1/52

     1,185        1,162     

Build NYC Resource Corp. Revenue Bonds, New Dawn Charter Schools Project,

 

5.75%, 2/1/49

     1,000        1,001     

Build NYC Resource Corp. Revenue Bonds, Seton Education Partners-Brill,

 

4.00%, 11/1/51

     505        388     

Build NYC Resource Corp. Revenue Bonds, Whin Music Community Charter School Project,

 

6.50%, 7/1/52

     1,500        1,480     

Dutchess County Local Development Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, The Culinary Institute of America Project,

 

4.00%, 7/1/39

     100        93     

4.00%, 7/1/40

     100        92     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

     

New York – 4.4%    continued

        

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds, Series C-1, Green Bonds,

 

5.00%, 11/15/50

     $1,000        $1,030     

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Climate Bond Certified,

 

4.00%, 11/15/45

     1,000        927     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Delta Air Lines, Inc., Laguardia Airport Terminals,

 

5.00%, 1/1/34

     4,000        4,110     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment,

 

5.00%, 7/1/46

     3,000        3,006     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), John F. Kennedy International Airport,

 

5.25%, 8/1/31

     865        891     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport,

 

4.00%, 12/1/42

     1,000        955     

New York Transportation Development Corp. Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), American Airlines, Inc.,

 

3.00%, 8/1/31

     500        437     

Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

4.13%, 12/1/41(1)

     500        368     

Yonkers Economic Development Corp. Educational Revenue Bonds, Charter School Educational Excellence Project,

 

5.00%, 10/15/49

     1,155        1,038           
                16,978           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

North Carolina – 0.1%

        

North Carolina State Medical Care Commission Retirement Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Sharon Towers,

 

5.00%, 7/1/49

     $600        $516           

Ohio – 2.2%

        

Franklin County Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Wesley Communities Obligated Group Project,

 

5.25%, 11/15/55

     1,000        853     

Jefferson County Port Authority Economic Development Revenue Bonds (AMT), JSW Steel U.S.A., Ohio, Inc., Project,

 

3.50%, 12/1/51

     1,000        695     

Northeast Ohio Medical University General Receipts Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

3.00%, 12/1/40

     475        377     

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT),

 

5.00%, 7/1/49(1)

     2,000        1,800     

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Pratt Paper LLC Project,

 

4.50%, 1/15/48

     2,000        1,827     

Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Institute of Music,

 

5.38%, 12/1/52

     350        359     

Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Judson Obligated Group,

 

5.00%, 12/1/50

     1,000        894     

Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority Revenue Bonds,

 

4.25%, 12/1/50

     2,190        1,664           
                8,469           

Oregon – 0.3%

        

Mccandless IDA University Revenue Refunding Bonds, La Roche University Project,

 

6.75%, 12/1/46

     1,000        989           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

Pennsylvania – 3.0%

        

Allegheny County IDA Revenue Bonds, Penn Hills Charter Social Bonds,

 

4.00%, 6/15/51

     $1,000        $745     

Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority Tax Subordinate Revenue Bonds, City Center Project,

 

5.25%, 5/1/42

     500        490     

Berks County Municipal Authority University Revenue Bonds, Alvernia University Project,

 

5.00%, 10/1/49

     1,000        886     

Franklin County IDA Revenue Bonds, Menno-Haven, Inc., Project,

 

5.00%, 12/1/39

     755        663     

Lancaster County Hospital Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Saint Anne’s Retirement Community, Inc., Project,

 

5.00%, 3/1/40

     500        430     

5.00%, 3/1/50

     500        400     

Lancaster Higher Education Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elizabeth College Project,

 

5.00%, 10/1/51

     1,235        1,218     

Lehigh County IDA Charter School Revenue Bonds, Seven Generations Project,

 

4.00%, 5/1/51

     1,000        718     

Mercer County IDA College Revenue Refunding Bonds, Thiel College Project,

 

6.13%, 10/1/50

     975        763     

Northampton County IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Morningstar Senior,

 

5.00%, 11/1/49

     1,000        846     

Philadelphia Authority For Industrial Development Charter School Revenue Refunding Bonds, Green Woods Charter School Project,

 

5.38%, 6/15/57

     300        274     

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Unrefunded Balance,

 

5.00%, 3/15/45

     950        791     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

Pennsylvania – 3.0%    continued

        

Philadelphia Authority For Industrial Development University of the Arts Revenue Bonds, Independence Charter School West Project,

 

5.00%, 6/15/50

     $1,350        $1,217     

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development University of the Arts Revenue Refunding Bonds, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 3/15/28(1) (8)

     50        56     

Westmoreland County IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Redstone Presbyterian Senior Care,

 

4.00%, 5/15/47

     2,000        1,445     

Wilkes-Barre Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Wilkes University Project,

 

4.00%, 3/1/42

     500        426           
                11,368           

South Carolina – 1.6%

        

Berkeley County Assessment Revenue Special Assessment Bonds, Nexton Improvement District,

 

4.38%, 11/1/49

     1,000        817     

Hardeeville Assessment Revenue Special Assessment Bonds,

 

4.00%, 5/1/52

     1,000        694     

South Carolina State EDA Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Green Charter Schools,

 

4.00%, 6/1/56(1)

     1,065        739     

South Carolina State Jobs EDA Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Hilton Head Christian Academy,

 

5.00%, 1/1/55

     1,500        1,267     

South Carolina State Jobs EDA Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A, Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community,

 

5.00%, 4/1/54

     1,000        864     

South Carolina State Jobs EDA Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Polaris Tech Charter School Project,

 

5.13%, 6/15/42

     1,000        927     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

South Carolina – 1.6%    continued

        

South Carolina State Jobs EDA Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A, Virtus Academy Project,

 

5.00%, 6/15/51(1)

     $500        $413     

5.00%, 6/15/56(1)

     500        402           
                6,123           

Tennessee – 0.9%

        

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board Revenue Bonds, Trevecca Nazarene University Project,

 

4.00%, 10/1/51

     1,000        795     

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facility Board Revenue Refunding Bonds, Belmont University,

 

4.00%, 5/1/51

     1,500        1,372     

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facility Board Revenue Refunding Bonds, Trevecca Nazarene University,

 

5.00%, 10/1/48

     1,115        1,082           
                3,249           

Texas – 7.6%

        

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Basis Texas Charter Schools, Inc.,

 

4.00%, 6/15/50

     1,000        756     

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Newman International Academy,

 

5.00%, 8/15/51

     500        423     

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 8/15/46

     500        379     

Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Revenue Refunding Bonds, First Tier,

 

5.00%, 1/1/34

     1,000        1,032     

Baytown Municipal Development District Revenue Bonds, First Line Hotel,

 

4.00%, 10/1/50

     1,000        822     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

Texas – 7.6%    continued

        

Baytown Municipal Development District Revenue Bonds, Second Line Hotel,

 

5.00%, 10/1/50

     $500        $422     

Board of Managers Joint Guadalupe County-City of Seguin Hospital Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 12/1/40

     1,500        1,441     

5.00%, 12/1/45

     2,000        1,860     

Brazoria County Industrial Development Corp. Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Gladieux Metals Recycling,

 

7.00%, 3/1/39

     300        277     

Brazoria County Industrial Development Corp. Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Subordinate Revenue Bonds (AMT), Gladieux Metals Recycling,

 

8.50%, 3/1/39

     1,900        1,708     

Brazoria County Industrial Development Corp. Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Aleon Renewable Metals,

 

10.00%, 6/1/23(5) (6) (7)

     1,000        991     

Conroe Local Government Corp. Hotel Revenue Bonds, Conroe Convention Center Hotel,

 

4.00%, 10/1/50

     500        406     

5.00%, 10/1/50(1)

     1,000        828     

Edinburg Economic Development Corp. Sales TRB, Series A,

 

3.38%, 8/15/46

     355        261     

Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Toll & Vehicle Registration Junior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 12/1/35

     1,000        1,019     

5.00%, 12/1/36

     1,000        1,010     

Houston Airport System Revenue Bonds, United Airlines, Inc., Terminal (AMT),

 

4.00%, 7/15/41

     1,000        848     

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp. University Revenue Bonds, Houston Baptist University Project,

 

4.00%, 10/1/51

     500        409     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

Texas – 7.6%    continued

        

Mission Economic Development Corp. Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Natgasoline,

 

4.63%, 10/1/31

     $2,000        $1,951     

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds, Morningside Ministries Project,

 

5.00%, 1/1/55

     1,000        806     

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Jubilee Academic Center,

 

4.00%, 8/15/56

     2,000        1,368     

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Senior Living Revenue Refunding Bonds, Wichita Falls Retirement Foundation,

 

4.00%, 1/1/41

     1,270        970     

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Student Housing Revenue Bonds,
Series A, Blinn College Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/57

     1,000        827     

Newark Higher Education Finance Corp. Education Revenue Bonds, Series A, TLC Academy,

 

4.00%, 8/15/51

     1,095        819     

4.00%, 8/15/56

     1,130        820     

San Antonio Education Facilities Corp. Revenue Bonds, Series A, Hallmark University Project,

 

5.00%, 10/1/51

     1,500        1,179     

Tarrant County Cultural Educational Facilities Finance Corp. Retirement Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series B, Buckner Retirement Services,

 

5.00%, 11/15/46

     4,000        3,914     

Texas State Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, LBJ Infrastructure Group,

 

4.00%, 6/30/40

     500        472     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

Texas – 7.6%    continued

        

Texas State Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp. Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (AMT), Blueridge Transportation,

 

5.00%, 12/31/45

     $1,250        $1,255           
                29,273           

Utah – 2.4%

        

Black Desert Public Infrastructure District Senior G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 3/1/51

     2,500        1,881     

Downtown East Streetcar Sewer Public Infrastructure District Senior Lien G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

 

5.75%, 3/1/42

     1,000        1,009     

6.00%, 3/1/53

     1,000        1,005     

Uipa Crossroads Public Infrastructure District Utility Tax Allocation Bonds,

 

4.38%, 6/1/52

     2,000        1,696     

Utah Infrastructure Agency Tax-Exempt Telecommunications Revenue Bonds,

 

4.00%, 10/15/42

     1,000        809     

3.00%, 10/15/45

     1,000        630     

Utah Infrastructure Agency Telecommunications Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 10/15/46

     1,500        1,411     

Utah State Charter School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue Bonds, Mountain West Montessori Academy,

 

5.00%, 6/15/49

     825        753           
                9,194           

Virgin Islands, U.S. – 1.3%

        

Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 10/1/39

     5,000        4,892           

Virginia – 1.6%

        

Virginia College Building Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Regent University Project,

 

3.00%, 6/1/41

     400        293     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

Virginia – 1.6%    continued

        

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Private Activity Senior Revenue Bonds (AMT), Transform 66-P3 Project,

 

5.00%, 6/30/27(9)

     $1,000        $985     

Virginia State College Building Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Marymount University Project, Green Bonds,

 

5.25%, 7/1/35

     270        267     

5.00%, 7/1/45

     2,515        2,376     

Virginia State Small Business Financing Authority Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), 95 Express,

 

4.00%, 1/1/48

     500        433     

Virginia State Small Business Financing Authority Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Covanta Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/38(5) (6) (7)

     1,000        912     

West Falls Community Development Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.38%, 9/1/52

     1,000        999           
                6,265           

Washington – 1.0%

        

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Nonprofit Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, The Hearthstone Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/48(1)

     525        386     

5.00%, 7/1/53(1)

     500        358     

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Nonprofit Revenue Bonds, Series A, Spokane International Academy Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/50

     710        650     

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Revenue Bonds, Rockwood Retirement Communities Project,

 

5.00%, 1/1/55

     2,000        1,414     

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Revenue Bonds, Series A, Transforming Age Project,

 

5.00%, 1/1/55

     1,000        725     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

Washington – 1.0%    continued

        

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Social Certificate Revenue Bonds, Series A-1,

 

3.50%, 12/20/35

     $487        $456           
                3,989           

West Virginia – 1.3%

        

South Charleston Special District Excise Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, South Charleston Park Place,

 

4.50%, 6/1/50

     1,500        1,152     

West Virginia State EDA Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Senior-Arch Resources,

 

5.00%, 7/1/25(5) (6) (7)

     1,000        999     

West Virginia State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cabell Huntington Hospital,

 

5.00%, 1/1/43

     3,000        3,010           
                5,161           

Wisconsin – 7.7%

        

Gillett Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (AMT), North LLC Renewable,

 

5.50%, 12/1/32(1)

     1,500        1,232     

PFA Charter School Revenue Bonds, Coral Academy of Science Reno,

 

5.88%, 6/1/52(1)

     580        567     

PFA Charter School Revenue Bonds, Freedom Classical Academy, Inc.,

 

5.00%, 1/1/56(1)

     1,000        841     

PFA Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series A, Eno River Project,

 

5.00%, 6/15/54(1)

     1,375        1,223     

PFA Education Revenue Bonds, Guildford Preparatory Academy,

 

5.00%, 4/1/47(1)

     500        432     

5.00%, 4/1/57(1)

     1,000        831     

PFA Education Revenue Bonds, North Carolina Leadership Academy,

 

5.00%, 6/15/49(1)

     520        462     

PFA Education Revenue Bonds, The Franklin School of Innovation,

 

5.00%, 1/1/42(1)

     600        550     

5.00%, 1/1/57

     1,000        852     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

Wisconsin – 7.7%    continued

        

PFA Education Revenue Bonds, Uwharrie Charter Academy Project,

 

5.00%, 6/15/52

     $1,000        $874     

PFA Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Charter Day School, Inc., Project,

 

5.00%, 12/1/55

     2,500        2,009     

PFA Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A, Kipp Charlotte, Inc.,

 

5.00%, 10/15/50(1)

     1,000        930     

PFA Educational Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Estancia Valley Classical,

 

4.25%, 7/1/51(1)

     1,345        965     

PFA Educational Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lenoir Rhyne University,

 

5.13%, 4/1/52

     1,000        967     

PFA Educational Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Queens University of Charlotte,

 

4.75%, 3/1/52

     1,000        915     

PFA Hotel Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Grand Hyatt San Antonio Project,

 

5.00%, 2/1/52

     1,000        1,000     

PFA Retirement Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.25%, 3/1/55(1)

     1,000        853     

PFA Retirement Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Friend’s Homes,

 

5.00%, 9/1/54

     1,500        1,289     

PFA Revenue Bonds, College Achieve Central Charter School,

 

5.00%, 6/15/51(1)

     1,500        1,319     

PFA Revenue Bonds, Series A, Viticus Group Project,

 

4.25%, 12/1/51(1)

     2,805        2,178     

PFA Revenue Bonds, Texas Biomedical Research Institute,

 

3.00%, 6/1/48

     1,000        681     

PFA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Roseman University of Health,

 

4.00%, 4/1/52

     1,255        938     

PFA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ultimate Medical Academy,

 

5.00%, 10/1/34

     1,000        971     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.6%    continued

 

Wisconsin – 7.7%    continued

        

PFA Senior Revenue Bonds (AMT), Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project, Green Bonds,

 

4.00%, 9/30/51

     $1,500        $1,235     

PFA Special Facility Revenue Bonds (AMT), Sky Harbour Capital LLC AV,

 

4.25%, 7/1/54

     1,500        1,103     

PFA Student Housing Revenue Bonds, NC A&T Real Estate Foundation, LLC Project,

 

5.00%, 6/1/49

     1,000        925     

PFA Student Housing Sustainability Revenue Bonds, University of Hawaii Foundation Project,

 

4.00%, 7/1/61

     500        360     

PFA Student Housing Taxable Sustainability Revenue Bonds, University of Hawaii Foundation Project,

 

5.35%, 7/1/40

     600        504     

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Hope Christian Schools,

 

4.00%, 12/1/51

     850        596     

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Oakwood Lutheran Senior,

 

4.00%, 1/1/57

     2,000        1,366     

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, St. Camillus Health System,

 

5.00%, 11/1/46

     1,000        807           
                29,775           

Wyoming – 0.7%

        

Campbell County Solid Waste Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Basin Electric Power Cooperative,

 

3.63%, 7/15/39

     3,000        2,723           

Total Municipal Bonds

                          

(Cost $445,492)

        372,277     
    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

     VALUE
(000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.3%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),

 

4.61%(10) (11)

     4,883,737        $4,884           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $4,884)

        4,884     
        
       

Total Investments – 98.4%

                          

(Cost $452,853)

        379,299     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 1.6%

 

     6,140           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $385,439     

 

(1) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(2) 

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of these restricted illiquid securities amounted to approximately $4,772,000 or 1.2% of net assets. Additional information on these restricted illiquid securities is as follows:

 

  SECURITY   

 

ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE

   COST    
(000S)    
 

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Academies of Math & Science Project, 5.63%, 7/1/48

   11/8/18      $1,993  

Atlanta Development Authority Senior Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Georgia Proton Treatment Center, 6.75%, 1/1/35

   6/21/17      2,917  

Benloch Ranch Improvement Association No. 2, 10.00%, 12/1/51

   3/22/22      977  

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Friendship Village Schaumburg, 5.13%, 2/15/45

   9/9/19      1,480  

 

(3) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(4) 

Issuer has defaulted on terms of debt obligation. Income is not being accrued.

(5) 

Maturity date represents the puttable date.

(6) 

These securities are remarketed by an agent, and the interest rate is determined by general market conditions and supply and demand.

(7) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(8) 

Maturity date represents the prerefunded date.

(9) 

Perpetual bond. Maturity date represents next call date.

(10) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(11) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

AMT - Alternative Minimum Tax

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND     continued

  MARCH 31, 2023      

 

COPS - Certificates of Participation

CSCDA - California Statewide Communities Development Authority

EDA - Economic Development Authority

G.O. - General Obligation

HUD - Housing and Urban Development

IDA - Industrial Development Authority

IDB - Industrial Development Board

MFH - Multi-Family Housing

NCCD - National Campus and Community Development Corporation

PCR - Pollution Control Revenue

PFA - Public Finance Authority

Q-SBLF - Qualified School Bond Loan Fund

TRB - Tax Revenue Bonds

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

  

 

% OF NET ASSETS  

 

 

Corporate Bonds

     0.5

Municipal Bonds

     96.6

Investment Companies

     1.3

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS  

LEVEL 1

(000S)

   

LEVEL 2

(000S)

   

LEVEL 3

(000S)

   

TOTAL    

(000S)    

Corporate Bonds:

       

Consumer Services

    $    —     $ 1,396       $  —     $ 1,396      

Real Estate Owners & Developers

                742       742      

Total Corporate Bonds

          1,396       742       2,138      

Municipal Bonds(1)

          372,277             372,277      

Investment Companies

    4,884                   4,884      

Total Investments

    $4,884     $ 373,673       $742     $ 379,299      
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS – 0.4%

 

  

Engineering & Construction – 0.1%

 

  

Nature Conservancy (The),

 

1.30%, 7/1/28

     $1,350        $1,109           

Health Care Facilities & Services – 0.3%

 

  

Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc.,

 

3.46%, 6/1/30

     500        451     

Seattle Children’s Hospital,

 

1.21%, 10/1/27

     5,000        4,315           
        4,766     

Total Corporate Bonds

                          

(Cost $6,850)

        5,875     
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 94.9%

 

Alabama – 1.0%

        

Alabama State Corrections Institution Finance Authority Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/35

     2,900        3,327     

Black Belt Energy Gas District Revenue Bonds, Series A, Gas Project No. 8,

 

4.00%, 12/1/29(1) (2) (3)

     7,500        7,270     

Southeast Energy Authority Revenue Bonds, A Cooperative District Commodity Supply Project No. 2, Series B,

 

4.00%, 12/1/31(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,859           
                15,456           

Alaska – 1.0%

        

Alaska State Housing Finance Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 6/1/30

     5,000        5,443     

Alaska State Housing Finance Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, State Capital, Prerefunded,

 

4.00%, 6/1/25(4)

     1,445        1,491     

Alaska State Housing Finance Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, State Capital, Unrefunded Balance,

 

4.00%, 6/1/36

     3,555        3,568     

Anchorage Electric Utility Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 12/1/24(4)

     5,000        5,194           
                15,696           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Arizona – 3.0%

        

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Series A-Social, Macombs Facility Project,

 

4.00%, 7/1/36

     $315        $299     

4.00%, 7/1/41

     800        714     

Arizona State IDA National Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Revenue Bonds, Equitable School Revenue, Social Bonds,

 

4.00%, 11/1/46

     1,000        905     

Arizona State Transportation Board Excise Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/25

     10,000        10,290     

Arizona State Transportation Board Highway Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/28

     12,000        12,344     

Maricopa County High School District No. 210 Phoenix G.O. Unlimited Bonds, School Improvement Project of 2011 & 2017,

 

5.00%, 7/1/35

     1,775        1,927     

Maricopa County IDA Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Creighton University Project,

 

5.00%, 7/1/47

     1,500        1,590     

Maricopa County IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Banner Health Obligation Group,

 

4.00%, 1/1/36

     180        183     

Maricopa County Special Health Care District G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

 

4.00%, 7/1/38

     2,500        2,523     

Maricopa County Unified School District No. 69 Paradise Valley School Improvement Project 2015 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

 

5.00%, 7/1/26

     1,500        1,625     

Phoenix Civic Airport Improvement Corp. Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds,

 

4.00%, 7/1/44

     1,000        991     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Excise Tax Subordinate Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/40

     3,165        3,602     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Arizona – 3.0%    continued

 

     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series B (AMT),

 

3.25%, 7/1/49

     $2,000        $1,560     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Wastewater System Junior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/30

     2,000        2,161     

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/35

     5,000        5,216           
                45,930           

Arkansas – 0.3%

        

Little Rock School District G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds, Series A (AGM Insured State Aid Withholding),

 

2.00%, 2/1/34

     4,000        3,458     

2.25%, 2/1/41

     1,485        1,121           
                4,579           

California – 8.4%

        

Anaheim Housing & Public Improvements Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Electric Utility Distribution System,

 

5.00%, 10/1/34

     1,250        1,385     

5.00%, 10/1/52

     5,000        5,284     

Burbank Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Convertible CABS, Series A, Prerefunded,

 

(Step to 5.00% on 8/1/23), 0.00%, 2/1/25(4) (5)

     3,500        3,595     

California Community Choice Financing Authority Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds, Green Bond, Series B-1,

 

4.00%, 8/1/31(1) (2) (3)

     15,000        14,803     

California Community Choice Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Clean Energy Project, Green Bonds,

 

4.00%, 12/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,988     

California HFA Municipal Certificates Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-1, Class A Certificates,

 

3.50%, 11/20/35

     3,397        3,235     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

California – 8.4%    continued

 

     

California Housing Finance Agency Municipal Certificates Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-2, Class A Social Certificates (FHLMC Insured),

 

3.75%, 3/25/35

     $4,909        $4,869     

California State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series 2007, Unrefunded Balance,

 

5.75%, 5/1/30

     80        80     

California State G.O. Unlimited Various Purpose Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 4/1/33

     5,000        5,748     

5.00%, 4/1/33

     9,000        9,185     

Carlsbad Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Convertible CABS, Series C, Election,

 

(Step to 6.63% on 8/1/26), 0.00%, 8/1/35(5)

     11,850        12,913     

Glendale Electric Works Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 2/1/43

     5,000        5,027     

Los Angeles California Department of Airports Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series C (AMT),

 

5.00%, 5/15/32

     1,000        1,071     

Los Angeles Community College District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 8/1/24(4)

     10,000        10,327     

Los Angeles County Development Authority General Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

4.00%, 9/1/39

     1,410        1,438     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinate Revenue Bonds (AMT), Los Angeles International Airport,

 

5.00%, 5/15/35

     600        625     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Revenue Bonds (AMT), Los Angeles International,

 

5.00%, 5/15/26

     2,500        2,506     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International,

 

5.00%, 5/15/34

     4,135        4,146     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

California – 8.4%    continued

        

Los Angeles Department of Airports Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series C (AMT),

 

5.00%, 5/15/35

     $10,000        $10,593     

Sacramento County Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C (AMT),

 

5.00%, 7/1/35

     6,000        6,424     

San Francisco California City & County Airport Commission International Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series H (AMT),

 

5.00%, 5/1/27

     5,000        5,361     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

 

5.00%, 5/1/35

     3,500        3,791     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series E (AMT),

 

5.00%, 5/1/39

     2,355        2,490     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Second Series A (AMT),

 

5.00%, 5/1/30

     5,000        5,583     

San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

4.00%, 11/1/33

     2,500        2,564     

Santa Clara Valley Water District COPS, Series C,

 

5.00%, 6/1/24

     650        669           
                128,700           

Colorado – 3.9%

        

Adams County School District No. 1 Taxable G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B (State Aid Withholding),

 

5.25%, 12/1/40

     4,775        5,119     

Adams County School District No. 1 Taxable G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B (State Aid Withholding), Prerefunded,

 

5.25%, 12/1/26(4)

     225        248     

Arvada Sales & Use TRB,

 

5.00%, 12/1/31

     3,000        3,417     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Colorado – 3.9%    continued

 

     

Colorado State COPS, Series A,

 

4.00%, 12/15/36

     $5,000        $5,132     

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Adventist Health System Sunbelt,

 

4.00%, 11/15/41

     1,000        984     

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Commonspirit Health,

 

5.00%, 8/1/34

     1,000        1,084     

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Intermountain Healthcare,

 

5.00%, 5/15/32

     2,000        2,407     

Colorado State School of Mines Institutional Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 12/1/42

     1,000        1,067     

Denver City & County Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

 

5.00%, 11/15/32

     10,000        11,506     

5.50%, 11/15/35

     10,000        11,689     

Denver City & County Airport System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series B,

 

5.25%, 11/15/28

     1,500        1,523     

5.25%, 11/15/29

     1,740        1,766     

Denver City & County Airport System Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/43

     3,000        3,113     

Denver City & County Airport System Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 12/1/43

     5,000        5,305     

Denver City & County Dedicated TRB, Series A-1,

 

5.00%, 8/1/48

     2,750        2,854     

Larimer & Weld Counties School District No. RE-5J G.O. Unlimited Bonds (State Aid Withholding),

 

4.00%, 12/1/34

     1,850        1,967           
                59,181           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Connecticut – 1.4%

 

     

Connecticut State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series 2021 A,

 

3.00%, 1/15/33

     $5,005        $4,954     

Connecticut State Special Tax Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series A, Transportation Infrastructure,

 

5.00%, 9/1/31

     1,000        1,032     

5.00%, 7/1/39

     875        995     

Connecticut State Special Tax Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 10/1/35

     5,000        5,555     

University of Connecticut Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.25%, 11/15/47

     8,000        8,612           
                21,148           

District of Columbia – 1.6%

        

District of Columbia G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

 

5.00%, 6/1/34

     2,500        2,565     

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority Public Utility Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 10/1/24(4)

     5,000        5,181     

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority System Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT),

 

5.00%, 10/1/30

     2,630        2,818     

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

 

5.00%, 10/1/28

     3,000        3,018     

5.00%, 10/1/30

     2,500        2,812     

5.00%, 10/1/43

     2,000        2,074     

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Gross Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/38

     3,000        3,212     

5.00%, 7/1/43

     2,000        2,120           
                23,800           

Florida – 3.7%

        

Broward County Airport System Revenue Bonds (AMT),

 

5.00%, 10/1/37

     1,500        1,563     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Florida – 3.7%    continued

 

     

Broward County Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

 

5.00%, 10/1/30

     $2,000        $2,202     

Central Florida Expressway Authority Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

4.00%, 7/1/35

     6,500        6,595     

Davie Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nova Southeastern University Project,

 

5.00%, 4/1/48

     2,000        2,059     

Florida State Atlantic University Finance Corp. Capital Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 7/1/27

     2,000        2,190     

Florida State Board of Education Public Education Capital Outlay G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series E,

 

5.00%, 6/1/26

     2,095        2,217     

Florida State Municipal Power Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 10/1/31

     1,000        1,067     

Florida State Turnpike Authority Revenue Bonds, Series C, Department of Transportation,

 

4.50%, 7/1/43

     5,000        5,022     

Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Customer Facilities Charge Revenue Bonds, Series A, Tampa International Airport,

 

5.00%, 10/1/44

     2,500        2,528     

Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series B, Tampa International Airport, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 10/1/24(4)

     4,000        4,145     

Lee County Airport Revenue Bonds, Series B (AMT),

 

5.00%, 10/1/31

     1,840        2,069     

Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

 

5.00%, 10/1/27

     1,320        1,345     

Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 10/1/37

     650        663     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Florida – 3.7%    continued

 

  

Miami-Dade County Seaport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Subseries A-1 (AGM Insured) (AMT),

 

4.00%, 10/1/45

     $2,325        $2,236     

Miami-Dade County Seaport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Subseries A-2 (AGM Insured),

 

3.00%, 10/1/50

     11,430        8,457     

Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 10/1/37

     2,500        2,529     

Orlando Utilities Commission Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series B,

 

1.25%, 10/1/28(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        867     

Pasco County School Board COPS, Series A (BAM Insured),

 

5.00%, 8/1/43

     5,000        5,437     

South Broward Hospital District Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 5/1/44

     4,000        3,930           
                57,121           

Georgia – 3.8%

 

  

Atlanta Airport Passenger Facility Charge Subordinate Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/37

     5,000        5,538     

Atlanta Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 7/1/49

     2,500        2,456     

Burke County Development Authority PCR Bonds, Go Power Company Plant Vogtle Project-FIF,

 

2.20%, 10/1/32

     650        529     

Downtown Savannah Authority Revenue Bonds, Chatham County Judicial Complex,

 

5.00%, 6/1/32

     1,250        1,344     

Georgia State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 7/1/31

     10,965        12,430     

4.00%, 7/1/36

     5,000        5,259     

Gwinnett County School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

 

1.75%, 8/1/25

     9,700        9,434     

Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 3/1/30(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        5,292     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Georgia – 3.8%    continued

 

  

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 9/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     $10,000        $9,997     

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Revenue Bonds, Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project,

 

5.50%, 7/1/60

     2,500        2,538     

Paulding County Hospital Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Wellstar Health System, Inc.,

 

5.00%, 4/1/43

     1,500        1,564     

Walton Industrial Building Authority Revenue Bonds, Walton County Jail Facility Project,

 

4.00%, 2/1/52

     2,500        2,442           
                58,823           

Hawaii – 1.6%

 

  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

 

5.00%, 7/1/28

     1,025        1,111     

5.00%, 7/1/30

     1,250        1,349     

5.00%, 7/1/43

     5,000        5,176     

Honolulu City & County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 10/1/35

     4,825        5,066     

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Senior Series B, First Bond Resolution,

 

5.00%, 7/1/27

     11,755        12,387           
                25,089           

Idaho – 0.1%

 

  

Idaho State Housing & Finance Association Sales TRB, Transportation Expansion & Mitigation,

 

5.00%, 8/15/42

     1,750        1,967           

Illinois – 4.5%

 

  

Champaign County Community Unit School District No. 4 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 1/1/32

     2,300        2,544     

Chicago Midway Airport Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

 

5.50%, 1/1/30

     2,025        2,028     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Illinois – 4.5%    continued

 

     

Chicago Midway Airport Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.25%, 1/1/34

     $2,500        $2,504     

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 1/1/29

     5,000        5,181     

Cook County Community Consolidated School District No. 34 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

 

2.00%, 12/1/38

     5,000        3,707     

Cook County Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 11/15/33

     5,000        5,407     

5.25%, 11/15/35

     5,000        5,404     

Cook Kane Lake & Mchenry Counties Community College District No. 512 G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

 

4.00%, 12/15/30

     5,000        5,332     

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, University of Chicago,

 

5.00%, 10/1/31

     4,150        4,976     

Illinois State Finance Authority Academic Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

 

5.00%, 10/1/44

     1,030        1,073     

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Township High School District,

 

4.00%, 12/1/32

     1,940        2,056     

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Rush University Medical Center,

 

5.00%, 11/15/38

     1,955        1,988     

Illinois State Finance Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Series B, The Carle Foundation,

 

5.00%, 8/15/31(1) (2) (3)

     3,850        4,345     

Illinois State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 3/1/25

     4,000        4,145     

Illinois State Municipal Electric Agency Power Supply Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 2/1/33

     7,000        7,141     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Illinois – 4.5%    continued

 

     

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Senior Revenue Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 1/1/33

     $1,720        $1,828     

Joliet Waterworks & Sewage Senior Lien Revenue BANS,

 

5.00%, 1/1/24

     2,265        2,289     

Lake County Community Consolidated School District No. 41 Lake Villa G.O. Unlimited Bonds (BAM Insured),

 

4.00%, 11/1/31

     1,000        1,079     

Lake County Forest Preservation District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

 

2.00%, 12/15/31

     1,765        1,609     

Regional Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds, Series B (NATL Insured),

 

5.75%, 6/1/33

     2,000        2,412     

University of Illinois Revenues Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 4/1/33

     1,885        1,909           
                68,957           

Indiana – 1.1%

        

Indiana Finance Authority Wastewater Utility First Lien Revenue Bonds, Series A, CWA Authority,

 

4.25%, 10/1/44

     9,000        9,020     

Indiana State Finance Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, University Health Obligated Group,

 

5.00%, 12/1/40

     6,500        6,656     

Logansport Renovation School Building Corp. First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (State Intercept Program),

 

5.00%, 7/15/27

     1,025        1,118           
                16,794           

Iowa – 0.2%

        

Pefa, Inc., Iowa Gas Project Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 9/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     2,500        2,550           

Kansas – 0.3%

        

Manhattan G.O. Unlimited Temporary Notes, Series 2021-01,

 

0.20%, 6/15/24

     4,875        4,655           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

Kentucky – 5.4%

 

     

Carroll County Environmental Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Kentucky Utilities Company,

 

2.00%, 2/1/32

     $5,250        $4,426     

Fayette County School District Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Series A (State Intercept Program),

 

4.00%, 5/1/38

     5,000        5,021     

Jefferson County School District Finance Corp. School Building Revenue Bonds, Series A (State Intercept Program),

 

4.00%, 6/1/31

     3,935        4,087     

Kentucky State Economic Development Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Commonspirit Health,

 

5.00%, 8/1/34

     750        813     

5.00%, 8/1/35

     550        591     

5.00%, 8/1/36

     750        798     

Kentucky State Public Energy Authority Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A-1,

 

4.00%, 8/1/30

     6,175        6,067     

Kentucky State Public Energy Authority Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series C-1, Gas Supply,

 

4.00%, 6/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     15,000        14,932     

Kentucky State Public Energy Authority Gas Supply Variable Revenue Bonds, Series C, Gas Supply,

 

4.00%, 2/1/28(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,936     

Kentucky State Public Energy Authority Revenue Bonds, Series B, Gas Supply,

 

4.00%, 1/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     24,725        24,711     

Louisville & Jefferson County Metro Government Health System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Norton Healthcare, Inc.,

 

4.00%, 10/1/36

     1,315        1,315     

Louisville & Jefferson County Metro Government PCR Refunding Bonds (AMT), Gas & Electric,

 

1.35%, 11/1/27

     2,500        2,257     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

Kentucky – 5.4%    continued

 

     

Louisville & Jefferson County Metro Government PCR Refunding Bonds, Gas & Electric,

 

2.00%, 10/1/33

     $14,500        $11,906     

Trimble County Pollution Control Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Louisville Gas and Electric Co.,

 

1.30%, 9/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        844           
                82,704           

Louisiana – 2.1%

        

East Baton Rouge Parish Sewerage Commission Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

1.30%, 2/1/28(1) (2) (3)

     2,500        2,131     

Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Big Lake Fuels,

 

1.00%, 12/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     7,000        6,623     

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Entergy Louisiana LLC Project,

 

2.50%, 4/1/36

     7,500        6,217     

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project,

 

5.00%, 5/15/28

     400        437     

5.00%, 5/15/30

     700        777     

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ochsner Clinic, Unrefunded Balance,

 

5.00%, 5/15/47

     2,925        2,983     

Louisiana State Gas & Fuels Tax Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

 

5.00%, 5/1/45

     4,000        4,202     

Louisiana State Highway Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 6/15/24(4)

     5,390        5,542     

Louisiana State Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Woman’s Hospital Foundation Project,

 

5.00%, 10/1/30

     1,505        1,620     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

Louisiana – 2.1%    continued

 

     

Saint John The Baptist Parish Revenue Refunding Bonds, Marathon Oil Corp. Project,

 

2.20%, 7/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     $1,000        $939           
                31,471           

Maine – 0.3%

        

Maine State Housing Authority Energy Housing & Economic Revenue Fund Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1,

 

5.00%, 6/15/35

     3,730        4,293     

Maryland – 3.4%

        

Howard County G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series D,

 

5.00%, 2/15/31

     10,000        11,234     

Maryland State & Local Facilities Loan G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series 2,

 

5.00%, 8/1/30

     10,000        11,362     

Maryland State Department of Transportation Consolidated Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

3.00%, 10/1/31

     10,000        10,096     

3.00%, 10/1/32

     5,000        5,040     

Maryland State Department of Transportation Consolidated Transportation Revenue Bonds,

 

2.50%, 10/1/33

     5,000        4,693     

Saint Mary’s County G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

 

5.00%, 8/1/24

     500        516     

Washington Suburban Sanitary District Consolidated Public Improvement G.O. Unlimited Revenue Bonds, Second Series (County Gtd.),

 

5.00%, 6/1/37

     5,000        5,300     

Washington Suburban Sanitary District Revenue Bonds (County Gtd.),

 

4.00%, 12/1/32

     4,205        4,667           
                52,908           

Massachusetts – 1.4%

        

Lincoln School G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

 

3.50%, 3/1/44

     2,000        1,835     

Massachusetts State Bay Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue Refunding CABS, Series A,

 

0.00%, 7/1/29(6)

     3,000        2,453     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

Massachusetts – 1.4%     continued

 

     

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds, Northeastern University, Series A,

 

5.00%, 10/1/32

     $1,715        $2,016     

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds, Partners Healthcare System,

 

5.00%, 7/1/29

     1,625        1,781     

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A-2,

 

5.00%, 7/1/39

     1,500        1,601     

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds, Suffolk University,

 

5.00%, 7/1/29

     500        547     

Massachusetts State G.O. Limited Bonds,

 

4.00%, 5/1/40

     1,000        1,000     

Massachusetts State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Mass Institute Technology,

 

5.50%, 7/1/32

     785        999     

Massachusetts State Port Authority Revenue Bonds, Series C (AMT),

 

5.00%, 7/1/30

     3,000        3,320     

Massachusetts State School Building Authority Senior Lien Sales TRB, Series B,

 

5.00%, 11/15/39

     5,000        5,309           
                20,861           

Michigan – 2.0%

        

Battle Creek School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (Q-SBLF Insured),

 

5.00%, 5/1/27

     1,540        1,654     

Chippewa Valley Schools G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A (Q-SBLF Insured),

 

5.00%, 5/1/27

     400        424     

Grosse Pointe Public School System G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

 

3.00%, 5/1/34

     1,815        1,738     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Michigan – 2.0%    continued

 

  

Holt Public Schools G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series I (Q-SBLF Insured),

 

3.00%, 5/1/34

     $1,175        $1,125     

Michigan State Building Authority Facilities Program Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series I-A,

 

5.00%, 10/15/29

     5,000        5,064     

Michigan State Finance Authority Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lawrence Technology University,

 

4.00%, 2/1/42

     745        616     

Michigan State Finance Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Mclaren Healthcare,

 

1.20%, 4/13/28(1) (2) (3)

     1,250        1,136     

Michigan State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A, Environmental Program,

 

1.00%, 12/1/25

     1,000        960     

Michigan State HDA SFM Revenue Bonds, Series A, Social Bonds,

 

4.00%, 12/1/37

     2,505        2,466     

Walled Lake Consolidated School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (Q-SBLF Insured),

 

5.00%, 5/1/50

     1,635        1,755     

Wayne County Airport Authority Revenue Bonds, Series D,

 

5.00%, 12/1/34

     3,400        3,544     

Wayne County Airport Authority Revenue Bonds, Series D (AGM Insured),

 

5.00%, 12/1/32

     9,690        10,216           
                30,698           

Minnesota – 0.7%

 

  

Minnesota Municipal Gas Agency Commodity Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 12/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     10,000        10,123     

Minnesota State Municipal Power Agency Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 10/1/29

     1,000        1,034           
                11,157           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

Mississippi – 0.0%

        

Mississippi State Business Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, System Energy Resources, Inc., Project,

 

2.38%, 6/1/44

     $1,000        $644           

Missouri – 1.4%

        

Curators of the University of Missouri System Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 11/1/30

     10,015        11,884     

Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority Water Pollution Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 1/1/26

     1,480        1,560     

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Mercy Health,

 

5.00%, 6/1/30

     2,500        2,779     

Platte County School District No. 3 G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

 

5.25%, 3/1/34

     2,710        3,261     

Wentzville School District No. R-4 G.O. Unlimited Refunding CABS, Missouri Direct Deposit Program (State Aid Direct Deposit Program),

 

0.00%, 3/1/27(6)

     2,100        1,870           
                21,354           

Nebraska – 0.6%

 

  

Lancaster County School District No. 1 G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 1/15/27

     3,760        3,967     

Omaha Public Power District Electric Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 2/1/30

     4,740        5,427           
                9,394           

Nevada – 0.7%

 

  

Clark County Airport System Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds Series A-2,

 

4.25%, 7/1/34

     2,500        2,531     

Clark County School District G.O. Limited Bonds, Series B (AGM Insured),

 

5.00%, 6/15/31

     1,000        1,138     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

Nevada – 0.7%    continued

        

Clark County School District G.O. Limited Bonds, Various Purpose-Medium Term Project,

 

3.00%, 6/15/26

     $1,265        $1,265     

Washoe County School District G.O. Limited Bonds, Series C, School Improvement Bonds (AGM Insured),

 

3.25%, 10/1/42

     6,500        5,660           
                10,594           

New Jersey – 0.4%

 

  

New Jersey State EDA Revenue School Facilities Construction Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 6/15/28

     1,440        1,579     

5.00%, 6/15/34

     500        552     

New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority Revenue Bonds, Transportation Program,

 

5.00%, 6/15/34

     1,000        1,091     

5.25%, 6/15/43

     2,500        2,647           
                5,869           

New Mexico – 0.2%

 

  

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Joint Water & Sewer Senior Lien Revenue Bonds,

 

4.00%, 7/1/31

     1,300        1,406     

Central New Mexico Community College G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

 

4.00%, 8/15/28

     2,100        2,240           
                3,646           

New York – 18.1%

 

  

New York City Housing Development Corp. MFH Adjustable Revenue Bonds, Sustainable Development,

 

1.13%, 11/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        962     

New York City Housing Development Corp. MFH Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds (FNMA Insured),

 

2.95%, 2/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     4,000        3,985     

New York City Housing Development Corp. MFH Sustainable Development Revenue Bonds,

 

2.75%, 11/1/33

     2,870        2,653     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

New York – 18.1%    continued

        

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Second General Resolution, Fiscal 2014,

 

5.00%, 6/15/46

     $5,000        $5,023     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Second General Resolution, Series BB,

 

5.00%, 6/15/49

     3,865        4,137     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series CC-1,

 

5.00%, 6/15/52

     7,480        8,152     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series DD-2 Block 5,

 

5.00%, 6/15/40

     5,000        5,386     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series EE,

 

5.00%, 6/15/29

     3,500        3,731     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series GG,

 

5.00%, 6/15/31

     4,765        5,012     

5.00%, 6/15/39

     8,000        8,297     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sub-Series EE,

 

4.00%, 6/15/45

     10,000        9,873     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Second General Resolution Revenue Bonds, Series GG,

 

5.00%, 6/15/50

     5,000        5,392     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue Bonds, Series S-3 (State Aid Withholding),

 

5.00%, 7/15/43

     3,000        3,203     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

New York – 18.1%    continued

        

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue Bonds, Subseries C-2,

 

5.00%, 5/1/36

     $1,575        $1,721     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Subordinate Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 8/1/40

     2,000        2,149     

5.00%, 8/1/42

     1,500        1,610     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series A-1,

 

5.00%, 8/1/44

     2,500        2,762     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series B-1,

 

4.00%, 8/1/45

     5,000        4,922     

2.50%, 8/1/48

     2,500        1,687     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series C-3,

 

5.00%, 5/1/41

     5,000        5,352     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series E-1,

 

4.00%, 2/1/46

     1,500        1,469     

4.00%, 2/1/49

     10,000        9,686     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Subordinate Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series B-2,

 

1.55%, 8/1/28

     5,000        4,306     

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-1,

 

4.00%, 8/1/50

     4,350        4,201     

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D, Subseries D1,

 

5.00%, 12/1/39

     10,000        10,894     

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series E, Unrefunded Balance,

 

5.00%, 11/1/25

     5        5     

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series E-1,

 

5.25%, 3/1/34

     2,750        3,088     

5.00%, 3/1/37

     3,700        4,025     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

New York – 18.1%    continued

        

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series H,

 

5.00%, 8/1/30

     $5,000        $5,036     

New York State Dormitory Authority Non State Supported Debt Revenue Bonds, School Districts Financing Program, Unrefunded Balance (AGC State Aid Withholding),

 

5.25%, 10/1/23

     170        170     

New York State Dormitory Authority Non State Supported Debt Revenue Bonds, Series C,

 

5.00%, 10/1/31

     665        747     

5.00%, 10/8/32

     575        645     

New York State Dormitory Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

3.50%, 3/15/52

     2,500        2,105     

New York State Dormitory Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B, Education (AMBAC Insured),

 

5.50%, 3/15/30

     7,040        8,471     

New York State Dormitory Authority Sales TRB, Series A, Group C,

 

5.00%, 3/15/44

     3,755        3,960     

New York State Dormitory Authority State Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.25%, 3/15/39

     2,000        2,196     

4.00%, 3/15/47

     4,000        3,894     

New York State Dormitory Authority State Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series D,

 

4.00%, 2/15/47

     5,000        4,868     

New York State Dormitory Authority State Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series E,

 

3.25%, 3/15/36

     3,000        2,892     

New York State Dormitory Authority State Personal Income TRB, Series A, Unrefunded Balance,

 

5.00%, 2/15/43

     2,000        2,115     

New York State HFA Revenue Bonds, Series F,

 

1.10%, 11/1/26

     1,500        1,369     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

New York – 18.1%    continued

        

New York State Housing Finance Agency Affordable Housing Sustainability Revenue Bonds, Series K-2 (SonyMA Insured),

 

1.00%, 11/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     $5,250        $4,831     

New York State Housing Finance Agency Affordable Housing Sustainability Revenue Bonds, Series M-2 (SonyMA, FHA Insured),

 

0.75%, 11/1/25

     3,000        2,796     

New York State Housing Finance Agency Affordable Housing Variable Climate Bond Certified Revenue Bonds (SonyMA Insured),

 

0.65%, 11/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     2,500        2,314     

New York State Housing Finance Agency Affordable Housing Variable Sustainability Revenue Bonds, Series J (SonyMA Insured),

 

1.10%, 5/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     8,000        7,271     

New York State Mortgage Agency Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 220,

 

2.60%, 10/1/39

     3,300        2,607     

New York State Mortgage Agency Homeowner Revenue Bonds, Series 242, Social Bonds (SonyMA Insured),

 

3.25%, 10/1/47

     5,000        4,087     

New York State Mortgage Agency Homeowner Revenue Bonds, Series 244, Social Bonds (SonyMA Insured),

 

2.75%, 4/1/35

     3,150        2,760     

New York State Mortgage Agency Homeowner Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 233, Social Bonds,

 

2.05%, 4/1/33

     3,000        2,526     

New York State Thruway Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Bidding Group 5,

 

4.00%, 3/15/51

     5,000        4,801     

New York State Thruway Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A-1, Group 3,

 

4.00%, 3/15/45

     10,030        9,847     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

New York – 18.1%    continued

        

4.00%, 3/15/46

     $3,150        $3,081     

3.00%, 3/15/48

     5,000        3,925     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport Project,

 

4.00%, 12/1/42

     500        457     

5.00%, 12/1/42

     255        264     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport,

 

5.00%, 12/1/30

     350        384     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport,

 

5.00%, 12/1/31

     550        621     

New York State Urban Development Corp. General Purpose Personal Income TRB,

 

5.00%, 3/15/37

     5,000        5,463     

5.00%, 3/15/40

     2,500        2,695     

New York State Urban Development Corp. Personal Income TRB, Series A-1,

 

5.00%, 3/15/43

     1,500        1,501     

New York State Urban Development Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, State Personal Income Tax,

 

3.00%, 3/15/48

     5,000        3,976     

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Consolidated Revenue Bonds, Series 185 (AMT),

 

5.00%, 9/1/26

     1,130        1,160     

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 207 (AMT),

 

5.00%, 9/15/28

     2,000        2,164     

5.00%, 9/15/29

     5,000        5,405     

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 227 (AMT),

 

2.00%, 10/1/34

     1,500        1,212     

 

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

New York – 18.1%    continued

        

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 277 (AMT),

 

2.00%, 10/1/32

     $12,550        $10,638     

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Fiscal 2015, Prerefunded,

 

4.00%, 10/15/24(4)

     1,000        1,023     

5.00%, 10/15/24(4)

     5,000        5,187     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, MTA Bridges & Tunnels,

 

5.00%, 5/15/47

     5,000        5,448     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A-1,

 

5.00%, 5/15/51

     5,655        6,082     

Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, MTA Bridges and Tunnels,

 

5.00%, 5/15/32

     5,000        6,076     

Troy Capital Resource Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,

 

5.00%, 9/1/38

     1,300        1,387     

Utility Debt Securitization Authority Restructuring Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 12/15/37

     2,500        2,644     

Utility Debt Securitization Authority Revenue Bonds, Restructuring Bonds, Series TE,

 

5.00%, 12/15/41

     1,000        1,013           
                277,797           

North Carolina – 1.5%

        

Charlotte Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/31

     5,000        5,681     

4.00%, 7/1/36

     6,790        6,894     

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority Health Care System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Atrium Health,

 

5.00%, 1/15/35

     5,000        5,502     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

North Carolina – 1.5%    continued

        

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority Health Care System Variable Revenue Bonds, Series B, Atrium Health,

 

1.95%, 11/1/29(1) (2) (3)

     $4,500        $4,296           
                22,373           

Ohio – 0.8%

        

Akron Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

4.00%, 12/1/32

     1,285        1,380     

Northeast Ohio Medical University General Receipts Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/29

     100        109     

4.00%, 12/1/35

     300        299     

Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Revenue Bonds, Denison University Project,

 

5.00%, 11/1/39

     1,365        1,489     

Ohio State Turnpike Commission Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 2/15/28

     2,000        2,196     

Ohio State University Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/39

     5,000        5,144     

Ohio State Water Development Authority Water PCR Bonds, Series A, Loan Fund,

 

5.00%, 12/1/38

     1,630        1,838           
                12,455           

Oregon – 0.8%

        

Clackamas Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 6/15/36

     1,600        1,737     

Marion and Polk Counties School District No. 24J Salem-Keizer G.O. Unlimited Convertible CABS, Series B (School Board Guaranty Program),

 

5.00%, 6/15/34

     3,000        3,487     

Medford Hospital Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Asante Project (AGM Insured),

 

2.50%, 8/15/35

     2,500        2,193     

Metropolitan Dedicated TRB, Oregon Convention Center Hotel,

 

5.00%, 6/15/42

     2,065        2,211     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

Oregon – 0.8%    continued

        

Salem Hospital Facility Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Capital Manor Project,

 

4.00%, 5/15/30

     $190        $180     

4.00%, 5/15/31

     200        189     

4.00%, 5/15/32

     160        150     

Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District Sustainability Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 9/1/31

     1,800        2,164           
                12,311           

Pennsylvania – 2.6%

        

Commonwealth Financing Authority Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

3.81%, 6/1/41

     2,000        1,739     

Commonwealth Financing Authority Tobacco Master Settlement Payment Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 6/1/25

     1,000        1,042     

5.00%, 6/1/26

     1,500        1,597     

5.00%, 6/1/31

     2,000        2,184     

Lehigh County IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, PPL Electric Utilities Corp. Project,

 

3.00%, 9/1/29

     7,000        7,048     

Pennsylvania State Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, University of Pennsylvania Health System,

 

5.00%, 8/15/29

     4,500        5,129     

5.00%, 8/15/37

     5,000        5,330     

Pennsylvania State Housing Finance Agency SFM Revenue Bonds, Series 137, Social Bonds,

 

2.20%, 10/1/33

     2,420        2,066     

Pennsylvania State Housing Finance Agency SFM Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 136, Social Bonds,

 

5.00%, 4/1/31

     1,845        2,105     

Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/38

     5,000        5,108     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

Pennsylvania – 2.6%    continued

        

Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission Revenue Bonds, Series A-2,

 

5.00%, 12/1/37

     $5,000        $5,443     

Southeastern Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds, Asset Improvement Program,

 

5.00%, 6/1/36

     1,325        1,544           
                40,335           

Rhode Island – 0.1%

        

Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Series 77-A, Social Bonds,

 

3.80%, 4/1/33

     1,535        1,578           

South Carolina – 0.5%

        

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority South Carolina Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 3/1/30

     1,000        1,148     

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 (BHAC-CR MBIA Insured),

 

5.38%, 1/1/25

     4,690        4,892     

SCAGO Educational Facilities Corp. Cherokee School District No. 1 Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 12/1/25

     500        523     

South Carolina State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Clemson University,

 

5.00%, 4/1/39

     1,545        1,797           
                8,360           

Tennessee – 1.9%

        

Knox County G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

 

4.00%, 6/1/28

     1,000        1,027     

Memphis Sanitary Sewerage System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 10/1/31

     1,000        1,178     

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County G.O. Unlimited & Improvement Bonds,

 

5.00%, 7/1/29

     5,000        5,650     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Tennessee – 1.9%    continued

        

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facility Board Revenue Refunding Bonds, Belmont University,

 

4.00%, 5/1/46

     $3,125        $2,954     

Tennergy Corp. Gas Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 10/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     10,000        10,170     

4.00%, 9/1/28(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,925     

Tennessee State Energy Acquisition Corp. Gas Revenue Bonds,

 

4.00%, 11/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     2,500        2,498           
                28,402           

Texas – 5.5%

        

Central Regional Mobility Authority Senior Lien Revenue Bonds,

 

5.00%, 1/1/43

     1,930        2,020     

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Series A, Idea Public Schools,

 

4.00%, 8/15/37

     780        764     

Dallas & Fort Worth International Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 11/1/37

     2,000        2,282     

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Sales Tax Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

5.00%, 12/1/47

     10,100        10,985     

Forney Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding CABS, Series C,

 

0.00%, 8/15/39(6)

     1,000        490     

Frisco Improvement G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 2/15/28

     5,755        6,128     

Harlandale Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),

 

0.75%, 8/15/25(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,784     

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Variable Revenue Bonds, Series A, Texas Medical Center,

 

0.90%, 5/15/25(1) (2) (3)

     2,500        2,359     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

     

Texas – 5.5%    continued

        

Harris County Cultural Educational Facilities Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Series A, Memorial Hermann Health System, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 12/1/24(4)

     $3,500        $3,636     

Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Toll & Vehicle Registration Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/32

     445        472     

5.00%, 12/1/33

     500        528     

5.00%, 12/1/34

     1,000        1,047     

4.00%, 12/1/41

     1,000        898     

Little Elm Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, School Building (PSF, Gtd.),

 

0.68%, 8/15/25(1) (2) (3)

     445        425     

Lower Colorado River Authority Junior Lien Revenue Bonds, Seventh Supplemental Series, Escrowed to Maturity (AGM Insured),

 

4.75%, 1/1/28

     2,050        2,174     

North Texas Tollway Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, First Tier,

 

5.00%, 1/1/38

     3,000        3,191     

5.00%, 1/1/39

     5,000        5,303     

Northside Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B (PSF, Gtd.),

 

2.00%, 6/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,783     

Northside Texas Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B (PSF, Gtd.),

 

5.00%, 2/15/30

     1,640        1,823     

Pasadena Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, School Building (PSF, Gtd.),

 

1.50%, 8/15/24(1) (2) (3)

     1,500        1,462     

San Antonio Electric & Gas Junior Lien Variable Revenue Bonds,

 

1.75%, 12/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        960     

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Hospital Revenue Bonds, Methodist Hospitals of Dallas,

 

5.00%, 10/1/30

     1,000        1,162     

5.00%, 10/1/31

     1,000        1,178     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Texas – 5.5%    continued

        

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Series A, Christus Health,

 

5.00%, 7/1/32(1) (2) (3)

     $5,000        $5,660     

Texas State A&M University Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

 

4.00%, 5/15/31

     1,655        1,717     

Texas State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B,

 

2.00%, 8/1/35

     1,000        823     

Texas State Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III Gas Supply Revenue Refunding Bonds,

 

5.00%, 12/15/30

     2,750        2,871     

5.00%, 12/15/31

     2,200        2,306     

Texas State Transportation Commission Mobility Fund G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Prerefunded,

 

4.00%, 4/1/24(4)

     5,000        5,069     

5.00%, 4/1/24(4)

     1,500        1,535     

Texas State Transportation Commission Mobility Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

 

0.65%, 4/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,571     

Wylie Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Collin County (PSF, Gtd.),

 

2.25%, 8/15/41(2) (3)

     1,750        1,729           
                85,135           

Utah – 0.5%

        

Salt Lake City International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

 

5.00%, 7/1/46

     5,000        5,237     

Utah State Transit Authority Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 6/15/25(4)

     2,000        2,113           
                7,350           

Virginia – 2.2%

        

Albemarle County EDA Residential Care Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge,

 

4.00%, 6/1/49

     1,905        1,554     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Virginia – 2.2%    continued

        

Henrico County G.O. Unlimited Bonds (State Aid Withholding),

 

5.00%, 8/1/31

     $3,550        $4,108     

Henrico County Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds,

 

4.00%, 5/1/46

     10,000        10,028     

Lynchburg EDA Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Centra Health Obligated Group,

 

4.00%, 1/1/47

     750        712     

Roanoke EDA Hospital Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Carilion Clinic Obligated Group,

 

5.00%, 7/1/30(1) (2) (3)

     4,425        5,013     

Virginia State HDA Revenue Bonds, Series D,

 

1.60%, 5/1/31

     880        756     

Virginia State HDA Revenue Bonds, Series K Non-AMT (GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC Insured),

 

1.95%, 12/1/32

     1,440        1,219     

Virginia State Public School Authority Special Obligation Prince William County Revenue Bonds (State Aid Withholding),

 

5.00%, 3/1/30

     5,365        6,048     

Virginia State Small Business Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, National Senior Campuses,

 

4.00%, 1/1/45

     2,000        1,791     

3.38%, 1/1/51

     1,000        719     

Virginia State Small Business Financing Authority Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (AMT), Elizabeth River,

 

3.00%, 1/1/41

     1,810        1,403           
                33,351           

Washington – 3.9%

        

King County School District No. 401 Highline G.O. Unlimited Bonds (School Board Guaranty Program),

 

5.00%, 12/1/30

     10,000        10,863     

Seattle Solid Waste Revenue Refunding & Improvement Bonds,

 

4.00%, 6/1/31

     1,865        1,950     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Washington – 3.9%    continued

        

Snohomish County G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 12/1/32

     $2,870        $3,457     

Spokane County School District No. 81 G.O. Unlimited Bonds (School Board Guaranty Program),

 

4.50%, 12/1/33

     11,540        11,842     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Bid Group

 

2, 5.00%, 8/1/44

     7,000        7,772     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

 

5.00%, 2/1/32

     10,000        11,156     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series D,

 

4.00%, 7/1/37

     5,030        5,245     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series R-2018C,

 

5.00%, 8/1/33

     4,000        4,398     

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Social Certificate Revenue Bonds, Series A-1,

 

3.50%, 12/20/35

     973        912     

Washington State Motor Fuel Tax G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series E,

 

5.00%, 2/1/38

     3,000        3,044           
                60,639           

Wisconsin – 2.0%

        

PFA Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System Obligated,

 

5.00%, 7/1/40

     325        338     

5.00%, 7/1/41

     375        390     

PFA Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Renown Regional Medical Center Project,

 

3.00%, 6/1/45

     2,500        1,916     

PFA Hospital Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A, UNC Health Southeastern,

 

2.35%, 2/1/29

     2,000        1,676     

Wisconsin State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 5/1/32

     2,500        2,988     

5.00%, 5/1/40

     5,000        5,267     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.9%    continued

 

  

Wisconsin – 2.0%    continued

 

  

Wisconsin State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series

 

1, 5.00%, 5/1/24

     $3,250        $3,335     

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ascension Health Credit Group,

 

4.00%, 11/15/36

     3,000        3,037     

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Marquette University,

 

5.00%, 10/1/28

     670        721     

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Milwaukee Regional Medical Center,

 

5.00%, 4/1/36

     3,875        4,231     

4.00%, 4/1/39

     5,000        5,006     

Wisconsin State Housing & EDA Home Ownership Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

3.00%, 3/1/39

     165        154     

Wisconsin State Housing & EDA Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B (HUD Sector 8 Program),

 

0.50%, 11/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     2,000        1,891           
                30,950           

Wyoming – 0.0%

        

Laramie County Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center,

 

4.00%, 5/1/36

     200        205     

4.00%, 5/1/38

     425        427           
                632           

Total Municipal Bonds

                          

(Cost $1,544,519)

        1,457,707     
        
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 0.3%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),

 

4.61%(7) (8)

     3,749,755        $3,750           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $3,750)

        3,750     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 3.5%

 

Central Plains Energy Project Gas Project Revenue Bonds, Project No. 4,

 

5.00%, 1/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     $7,500        $7,552     

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Subseries C,

 

4.00%, 12/1/23(1) (2) (3)

     9,755        9,773     

Miami-Dade County HFA MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Platform 3750 II LLC,

 

0.25%, 8/1/23(1) (2) (3)

     2,500        2,469     

Miami-Dade County School Board COPS, Series A, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 5/1/23(4)

     5,000        5,007     

Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority Water Pollution State Revolving Funds Revenue Refunding Bonds, Escrowed to Maturity,

 

5.00%, 7/1/23

     125        126     

New York State Dormitory Authority State Supported Debt Department of Health Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

 

5.00%, 7/1/23

     645        649     

Orange County HFA Multifamily Variable Revenue Bonds, Dunwoodie Place Apartments,

 

0.20%, 9/1/23(1) (2) (3)

     2,200        2,162     

Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency South Carolina Gas Supply Revenue Bonds,
Series A,

 

4.00%, 2/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     10,000        10,017     

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C (AGM Insured),

 

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.65%), 4.62%, 12/1/23(1) (3)

     3,500        3,501     

Porter County Jail Building Corp. First Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds (AGM Insured),

 

5.50%, 1/10/24

     470        476     

Reedy Creek Improvement District G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

 

5.25%, 6/1/23(4)

     5,000        5,021     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.5%    continued

 

  

Texas State A&M University Financing System Revenue Bonds, Series D, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 5/15/23(4)

     $5,000        $5,013     

Texas State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A, Transportation Commission,

 

5.00%, 10/1/23

     70        71     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority General Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Subseries B-4A-R,

 

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.38%), 3.64%, 2/1/24(1) (3)

     1,470        1,459     

University of Colorado Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

 

5.00%, 6/1/23(4)

     1,000        1,004           

Total Short-Term Investments

                          

(Cost $54,315)

        54,300     
                            

Total Investments – 99.1%

                          

(Cost $1,609,434)

        1,521,632     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.9%

 

     14,120           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

      $ 1,535,752     

 

(1) 

Maturity date represents the puttable date.

(2) 

These securities are remarketed by an agent, and the interest rate is determined by general market conditions and supply and demand.

(3) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(4) 

Maturity date represents the prerefunded date.

(5) 

Step coupon bond. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(6) 

Zero coupon bond.

(7) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(8) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

AGC - Assured Guaranty Corporation

AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMBAC - American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT - Alternative Minimum

Tax BAM - Build America Mutual

BANS - Bond Anticipation Notes

BHAC - Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corporation

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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CABS - Capital Appreciation Bonds

COPS - Certificates of Participation

CR - Custody Receipt

CWA - Clean Water Act

EDA - Economic Development Authority

FHA - Federal Housing Administration

FHLMC - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association

G.O. - General Obligation

GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association

Gtd. - Guaranteed

HDA - Housing Development Authority

HFA - Housing Finance Authority

HUD - Housing and Urban Development

IDA - Industrial Development Authority

MBIA - Municipal Bonds Insurance Association

MFH - Multi-Family Housing

NATL - National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

PCR - Pollution Control Revenue

PFA - Public Finance Authority

PSF - Permanent School Fund

Q-SBLF - Qualified School Bond Loan Fund

SFM - Single Family Mortgage

SIFMA - Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

SonyMA - State of New York Mortgage Agency

TRB - Tax Revenue Bonds

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

  

 

% OF NET ASSETS

 

 

Corporate Bonds

     0.4

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

  

 

% OF NET ASSETS

 

 

Municipal Bonds

     94.9

Investment Companies

     0.3

Short-Term Investments

     3.5

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS  

LEVEL 1

(000S)

   

LEVEL 2

(000S)

   

LEVEL 3

(000S)

   

TOTAL  

(000S)   

Corporate Bonds(1)

    $     —     $ 5,875       $—     $ 5,875    

Municipal Bonds(1)

          1,457,707             1,457,707    

Investment Companies

    3,750                   3,750    

Short-Term Investments

          54,300             54,300    

Total Investments

    $3,750     $ 1,517,882       $—     $ 1,521,632    

 

(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

LIMITED TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 93.1%

 

  

Alabama – 3.8%

        

Black Belt Energy Gas District Gas Supply Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

4.00%, 6/1/24

   $ 400      $ 401     

4.00%, 6/1/25

     470        472     

Black Belt Energy Gas District Revenue Bonds, Gas Project No.7-S,

        

4.00%, 12/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     2,500        2,468     

Black Belt Energy Gas District Revenue Bonds, Series C-1,

        

5.25%, 6/1/29(1) (2) (3)

     3,000        3,160     

Black Belt Energy Gas District Revenue Bonds, Series E, Gas Project,

        

5.00%, 6/1/28(1) (2) (3)

     8,000        8,460     

Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority Water Revenue Refunding Bonds (BAM Insured), Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 12/1/26(4)

     3,000        3,285     

Lower Gas District Gas Project Revenue Bonds,

        

4.00%, 12/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     1,500        1,487     

South East Alabama State Gas Supply District Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series C, SIFMA Index-Project No. 1,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.65%), 4.62%, 4/1/24(1) (3)

     1,625        1,620     
       
                21,353           

Arizona – 1.2%

        

Arizona State Health Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Scottsdale Lincoln Hospitals Project,

        

5.00%, 12/1/27

     1,355        1,403     

Arizona State IDA Revenue Bonds, Lincoln South Beltway Project,

        

5.00%, 8/1/23

     1,250        1,259     

Chandler IDA IDR Bonds, Series 1 (AMT), Intel Corp. Project,

        

5.00%, 9/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     2,575        2,698     

Maricopa County Unified School District No. 97 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Deer Valley Improvement Bonds Project of 2019,

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     1,075        1,107     
       
                6,467           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

Arkansas – 0.2%

        

Bryant School District No. 25 G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds (State Aid Withholding),

        

1.00%, 2/1/25

   $ 1,070      $ 1,021           

California – 8.7%

        

Bay Area Toll Authority Subordinate Toll Bridge Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series S-H, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 4/1/29(4)

     2,000        2,316     

California Community Choice Financing Authority Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds, Green Bond, Series B-1,

        

4.00%, 2/1/27

     1,125        1,144     

California Community Choice Financing Authority Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds, Green Bonds, Series A-1,

        

4.00%, 2/1/25

     1,000        1,009     

4.00%, 8/1/28(1) (2) (3)

     3,150        3,146     

California Community Choice Financing Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Clean Energy Project, Green Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/26

     630        642     

5.00%, 10/1/27

     675        689     

5.00%, 10/1/28

     475        485     

5.00%, 10/1/29

     650        663     

California State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 4/1/26

     1,570        1,696     

California State G.O. Unlimited Various Purpose Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 4/1/33

     5,000        5,103     

California State Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, Sutter Health, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 11/15/25(4)

     5,000        5,341     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Solid Waste Disposal Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Series A, Waste Management, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 10/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        1,006     

California State Various Purpose G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/26

     2,605        2,849     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

California – 8.7% continued

 

     

East Bay Municipal Utility District Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B-2,

        

5.00%, 6/1/25

   $ 1,000      $ 1,057     

Glendale Community College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Election of 2016, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 8/1/27(4)

     1,750        1,952     

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Tobacco Settlement Asset Backed Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (State Appropriation Insured), Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 6/1/25(4)

     5,000        5,287     

Local Public Schools Funding Authority School Facilities Improvement District No. 2016-1 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B (AGM Insured),

        

3.00%, 8/1/26

     805        814     

4.00%, 8/1/28

     935        1,003     

Los Angeles County Development Authority MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, West Los Angeles VA Campus (HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

3.38%, 7/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        1,003     

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/27

     1,500        1,675     

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series E,

        

5.00%, 7/1/27

     1,000        1,117     

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power System Revenue Bonds,

        

4.00%, 7/1/26

     1,645        1,733     

Los Angeles Unified School District Sustainability G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series QRR,

        

5.00%, 7/1/26

     2,000        2,174     

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Waterworks Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 10/1/28

     2,720        3,135     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

California – 8.7% continued

        

Santa Clara County G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series D, Election of 2008,

        

5.00%, 8/1/27

   $ 1,010      $ 1,130     
       
                48,169           

Colorado – 2.0%

        

Arapahoe County School District No. 6 Littleton G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.50%, 12/1/43

     3,825        4,293     

Colorado Health Facilities Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Adventhealth Obligated Group, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 11/19/26(2) (3) (4)

     95        104     

Colorado Health Facilities Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Adventhealth Obligated Group, Unrefunded Balance,

        

5.00%, 11/19/26(1) (2) (3)

     905        965     

Colorado State Board of Governors University Enterprise System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 3/1/27(4)

     1,000        1,102     

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Bonds, Adventist Health System/Sunbel,

        

5.00%, 11/20/25(1) (2) (3)

     3,000        3,159     

Denver City & County Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

 

     

5.00%, 11/15/29

     1,500        1,736     
       
                11,359           

Connecticut – 1.6%

        

Connecticut State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 1/15/28

     3,300        3,541     

5.00%, 3/15/31

     1,000        1,065     

Connecticut State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

        

4.00%, 6/1/27

     1,000        1,066     

Greenwich G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 1/15/26

     3,095        3,331     
       
                9,003           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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District of Columbia – 1.8%

        

District of Columbia Income Tax Secured Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 12/1/25

   $ 4,040      $ 4,314     

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/26

     5,405        5,519     
       
                9,833           

Florida – 4.8%

        

Broward County Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/27

     3,500        3,752     

Duval County School Board COPS, Series A (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 7/1/26

     1,750        1,885     

Florida State Board of Education G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 6/1/27

     3,115        3,453     

Florida State Board of Education Public Education Capital Outlay G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/1/26

     1,950        2,113     

Florida State Board of Education Public Education Capital Outlay G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series E,

        

5.00%, 6/1/26

     3,110        3,369     

Florida State Board of Education Public Education G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 6/1/28

     5,000        5,665     

Jacksonville Special Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 10/1/25

     1,500        1,588     

Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/34

     5,000        5,057     
       
                26,882           

Georgia – 6.1%

        

Atlanta Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/28

     1,000        1,127     

Atlanta G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-1, Social Bonds,

        

5.00%, 12/1/26

     1,000        1,095     
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AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

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Georgia – 6.1% continued

        

Atlanta G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-2,

        

5.00%, 12/1/26

   $ 1,050      $ 1,150     

Atlanta Water & Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 5/1/25(4)

     4,650        4,893     

Franklin County School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 3/1/27

     1,750        1,924     

Georgia State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-1,

        

5.00%, 2/1/26

     1,245        1,337     

Georgia State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series E,

        

5.00%, 12/1/27

     2,000        2,191     

Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority Federal Highway Reimbursement GARVEE Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/1/25

     1,625        1,711     

5.00%, 6/1/26

     1,230        1,329     

Gwinnett County School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

1.75%, 8/1/25

     3,125        3,039     

Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

4.00%, 8/1/25

     2,700        2,796     

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 9/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     2,000        1,999     

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Variable Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

4.00%, 12/2/24(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        5,027     

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 7/1/26

     1,700        1,843     

Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, City Center Project, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 5/1/26(4)

     2,000        2,159     
       
                33,620           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

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Hawaii – 0.1%

        

Honolulu City & County G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series F,

        

5.00%, 7/1/26

   $ 725      $ 786           

Illinois – 3.0%

        

Champaign Coles Et al. Counties Community College District No. 505 G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B, Parkland College,

        

5.00%, 12/1/24

     1,315        1,365     

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 1/1/26

     1,000        1,066     

Illinois State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 10/1/29

     3,000        3,342     

Illinois State HDA Multifamily Sustainability Revenue Bonds, Series B (FHA Insured, HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

2.85%, 11/1/25

     3,000        2,976     

Schaumburg G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 12/1/31

     8,020        8,037     
       
                16,786           

Indiana – 1.6%

        

Carmel Clay School Building Corp. First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (State Intercept Program),

        

4.00%, 7/15/25

     1,825        1,879     

MSD of Washington Township School Building Corp. Revenue Bonds, 2016 Refferendum Projects (State Intercept Program),

        

5.00%, 1/15/26

     2,040        2,177     

5.00%, 1/15/27

     1,100        1,202     

5.00%, 7/15/27

     3,270        3,615     
       
                8,873           

Iowa – 0.3%

        

Ankeny Community School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/1/25

     1,815        1,907           
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AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

Kansas – 2.0%

        

Kansas Department of Transportation Highway Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 9/1/33

   $ 2,240      $ 2,363     

Manhattan G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series 01,

        

1.88%, 6/15/23

     1,355        1,352     

Manhattan G.O. Unlimited Temporary Notes, Series 2020-03,

        

0.75%, 6/15/24

     5,525        5,392     

Scott County Unified School District No. 466 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 9/1/25(4)

     1,000        1,059     

Wichita G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series 811,

        

3.00%, 6/1/27

     1,185        1,186     
       
                11,352           

Kentucky – 2.1%

        

Kentucky State Public Energy Authority Revenue Bonds, Series B, Gas Supply,

        

4.00%, 1/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     8,725        8,720     

Louisville Regional Airport Authority Airplort System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     2,990        3,043     
       
                11,763           

Louisiana – 0.8%

        

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Tulane University, Escrowed to Maturity,

        

5.00%, 4/1/26

     270        289     

Louisiana State Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Insurance Revenue Bonds, Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association,

        

5.00%, 8/15/26

     1,500        1,611     

Louisiana State Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Revenue Bonds, LCTCS Act 360 Project (BAM Insured),

        

5.00%, 10/1/25

     2,495        2,629     
       
                4,529           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

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Maryland –1.6%

        

Maryland State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, First Series,

        

5.00%, 6/1/26

   $ 3,000      $ 3,091     

Maryland State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 8/1/26

     2,435        2,648     

Montgomery County G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series D,

        

4.00%, 11/1/29

     2,925        3,132     
       
                8,871           

Massachusetts – 5.9%

        

Brookline G.O. Limited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 3/15/26

     1,905        2,058     

Massachusetts State Bay Transportation Authority Sales Tax Subordinate Revenue BANS, Sustainability Bonds,

        

4.00%, 5/1/25

     1,500        1,546     

Massachusetts State Clean Water Trust Revenue Bonds, Series 22, Green Bonds,

        

5.00%, 8/1/27

     2,000        2,230     

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Harvard University Issue,

        

5.00%, 10/15/26

     2,000        2,183     

Massachusetts State G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 9/1/27

     5,000        5,582     

Massachusetts State G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     1,810        1,913     

5.00%, 7/1/26

     1,040        1,129     

Massachusetts State HFA Sustainability Revenue Bonds, Series A-2 (HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

0.45%, 12/1/24

     725        693     

Massachusetts State School Building Authority Sales Tax Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 2/15/26(4)

     2,500        2,684     

Massachusetts State Transportation Fund Rail Enhancement Program Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/1/28

     4,500        4,749     
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AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

Massachusetts – 5.9% continued

        

Massachusetts State Water Resources Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C, Green Bonds, Escrowed to Maturity,

        

5.00%, 8/1/25

   $ 165      $ 174     

Massachusetts State Water Resources Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C, Green Bonds, Unrefunded Balance,

        

5.00%, 8/1/25

     835        884     

MWRA General Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C, Green Bonds, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 8/1/26(4)

     3,340        3,639     

University Of Massachusetts Building Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2,

        

5.00%, 11/1/29

     3,370        3,567     
       
                33,031           

Michigan – 1.8%

        

Brandon School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A (Q-SBLF Insured), Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 5/1/25(4)

     1,100        1,156     

Michigan State Finance Authority Adjustable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Trinity Health,

        

5.00%, 2/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     3,000        3,117     

Michigan State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ascension Health Credit Group,

        

4.00%, 7/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        5,055     

Michigan State HDA Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

3.38%, 10/1/26

     465        474     
       
                9,802           

Minnesota – 2.3%

        

Minnesota Municipal Gas Agency Commodity Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 12/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     2,000        2,025     

Minnesota State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 8/1/27

     1,020        1,137     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

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Minnesota – 2.3% continued

        

Minnesota State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Bidding Group 1,

        

5.00%, 9/1/27

   $ 6,000      $ 6,701     

Minnesota State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series D,

        

5.00%, 10/1/26

     2,710        2,960     
       
                12,823           

Missouri – 1.7%

        

Columbia School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 3/1/26

     2,825        2,955     

Curators of the University of Missouri

        

System Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 11/1/26

     2,320        2,408     

Fort Zumwalt School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (State Aid Direct Deposit Program),

        

4.00%, 3/1/24

     1,480        1,497     

Kansas City IDA Airport Special Obligation Revenue Bonds (AMT), Kansas City International,

        

5.00%, 3/1/25

     1,040        1,072     

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Health Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B, BJC Health System,

        

4.00%, 5/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     1,500        1,552     
       
                9,484           

Nevada – 1.1%

        

Clark County School District G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 6/15/27

     1,000        1,102     

Nevada State System of Higher Education University Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 7/1/26

     5,000        5,023     
       
                6,125           

New Jersey – 2.4%

        

Clifton Board of Education G.O. Unlimited Bonds (AGM School Board Resource Fund Insured),

        

2.00%, 8/15/26

     1,200        1,169     
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AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

New Jersey – 2.4% continued

        

New Jersey State EDA Revenue Bonds, Series WW, Prerefunded,

        

5.25%, 6/15/25(4)

   $ 3,500      $ 3,708     

New Jersey State EDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, School Facilities Construction (State Appropriation Insured),

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 1.60%), 5.57%, 3/1/28(3)

     2,500        2,495     

New Jersey State EDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series BBB, Prerefunded,

        

5.50%, 12/15/26(4)

     2,500        2,780     

New Jersey State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Covid-19 Go Emergency Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/1/27

     2,750        3,030     
       
                13,182           

New York – 13.1%

        

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series E, Green Bonds,

        

5.00%, 11/15/29

     2,190        2,382     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Second General Resolution Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/15/25

     1,535        1,619     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 11/1/27

     1,000        1,119     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Subordinate Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 2/1/29

     3,295        3,360     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Revenue Future Tax Secured Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series G,

        

5.00%, 11/1/25

     3,620        3,626     

New York G.O. Limited Bonds, Series F-4, Fiscal 2015,

        

5.00%, 12/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     3,750        3,910     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

New York – 13.1% continued

        

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series J-10, Fiscal 2008,

        

5.00%, 8/1/26

   $ 605      $ 657     

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series J-5, Fiscal 2008,

        

5.00%, 8/1/28

     1,000        1,137     

New York G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 8/1/27

     1,795        1,996     

New York State Dormitory Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, General Purpose, Unrefunded Balance,

        

5.00%, 2/15/28

     3,000        3,270     

New York State Dormitory Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series E,

        

5.00%, 3/15/32

     5,000        5,307     

New York State Dormitory Authority Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Group 2, Unrefunded Balance,

        

5.00%, 3/15/31

     2,000        2,264     

New York State Dormitory Authority State Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Escrowed to Maturity,

        

5.00%, 3/15/24

     645        660     

New York State HFA Affordable Housing Variable Revenue Bonds, Series F, Sustainability Bonds (SonyMA, FHA Insured),

        

3.85%, 5/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     4,000        4,042     

New York State HFA Revenue Bonds, Series E, Sustainability Bonds,

        

1.10%, 5/1/26

     2,500        2,312     

New York State HFA Revenue Bonds, Series F,

        

1.10%, 11/1/26

     1,350        1,232     

New York State Housing Finance Agency Affordable Housing Revenue Bonds, Series E (SonyMA Insured),

        

2.13%, 11/1/23

     1,000        995     

New York State Housing Finance Agency Affordable Housing Sustainability Revenue Bonds, Series M-2 (SonyMA, FHA Insured),

        

0.75%, 11/1/25

     4,000        3,727     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

New York – 13.1% continued

        

New York State Housing Finance Agency Affordable Housing Sustainability Variable Revenue Bonds, Series B (SonyMA Insured, HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

3.60%, 5/1/27(1) (2) (3)

   $ 1,500      $ 1,505     

New York State Liberty Development Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Four World Trade, Green Bonds,

        

1.20%, 11/15/28

     2,000        1,700     

New York State Thruway Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Bidding Group 1,

        

5.00%, 3/15/29

     5,000        5,754     

New York State Urban Development Corp. Personal Income TRB, Series E,

        

5.00%, 3/15/28

     2,175        2,177     

5.00%, 3/15/29

     2,675        2,678     

New York State Urban Development Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, State Personal Income Tax,

        

5.00%, 9/15/28

     5,000        5,701     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Green Bonds,

        

5.00%, 11/15/25

     525        559     

5.00%, 11/15/27

     1,700        1,900     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, MTA Bridges & Tunnels,

        

5.00%, 5/15/27

     5,000        5,525     

Utility Debt Securitization Authority Revenue Refunding Restructuring Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 12/15/27

     1,450        1,544     
       
                72,658           

North Carolina – 0.4%

        

Charlotte Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 7/1/26

     2,115        2,296           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

Ohio – 2.0%

        

Akron Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

4.00%, 12/1/26

   $ 1,120      $ 1,173     

Columbus G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series 1, Various Purpose,

        

5.00%, 7/1/26

     1,300        1,409     

Ohio State Highway Capital Improvements G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series S,

        

5.00%, 5/1/28

     5,085        5,481     

Ohio State Infrastructure Improvement G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

        

3.00%, 9/1/27

     3,000        3,012     
       
                11,075           

Oklahoma – 0.5%

        

Oklahoma County Finance Authority Educational Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds, Midwest City-Del City Public School,

        

5.00%, 10/1/25

     1,000        1,054     

Oklahoma County Independent School District No. 89 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

1.00%, 7/1/24

     2,000        1,936     
       
                2,990           

Oregon – 1.1%

        

Multnomah County G.O. Limited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/1/28

     1,000        1,105     

Oregon State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 8/1/33

     1,450        1,532     

Portland G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A, Transportation Projects,

        

5.00%, 10/1/27

     1,730        1,933     

Portland Water System Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/27

     1,640        1,642     
       
                6,212           

Pennsylvania – 1.9%

        

Delaware Valley Regional Financial Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

2.00%, 10/1/29

     2,275        2,052     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

Pennsylvania – 1.9% continued

        

Lehigh County IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, PPL Electric Utilities Corp. Project,

        

3.00%, 9/1/29

   $ 3,000      $ 3,021     

Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 12/1/25

     425        453     

5.00%, 12/1/26

     275        300     

Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 6/1/24

     2,700        2,764     

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Turnpike Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 12/1/25

     1,700        1,810     
       
                10,400           

Tennessee – 1.1%

        

Gallatin Water & Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 1/1/25(4)

     1,500        1,564     

Tennergy Corp. Gas Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 10/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     4,500        4,576     
       
                6,140           

Texas – 7.5%

        

Austin Water & Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 11/15/26

     1,000        1,093     

Bexar County Certificates of Obligation G.O. Limited Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 6/15/26

     1,125        1,216     

Central Regional Mobility Authority Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 7/1/25(4)

     1,215        1,280     

Central Regional Mobility Authority Subordinate Revenue BANS, Series F,

        

5.00%, 1/1/25

     2,000        2,044     

Dallas & Fort Worth International Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 11/1/26

     1,500        1,632     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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LIMITED TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

Texas – 7.5% continued

        

Dallas County Certificates of Obligation G.O. Limited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 8/15/25

   $ 1,615      $ 1,709     

Fort Bend Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B (PSF, Gtd.),

        

0.88%, 8/1/25(1) (2) (3)

     1,175        1,112     

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),

        

5.00%, 8/15/26

     1,105        1,196     

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Variable Revenue Bonds, Series A, Texas Medical Center,

        

0.90%, 5/15/25(1) (2) (3)

     2,000        1,887     

Laredo Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation G.O. Limited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 2/15/27

     800        873     

McAllen Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A (PSF, Gtd.),

        

4.00%, 2/15/26

     1,000        1,043     

North Central Texas State Housing Finance Corp. Variable Revenue Bonds, Bluebonnet Ridge Apartment,

        

0.38%, 8/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     1,750        1,666     

Northside Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),

        

1.60%, 8/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     1,470        1,434     

Northside Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B (PSF, Gtd.),

        

2.00%, 6/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        957     

Pecos Barstow Toyah Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),

        

5.00%, 2/15/27

     1,000        1,096     

San Antonio Electric & Gas Junior Lien Variable Revenue Bonds,

        

1.13%, 12/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     3,500        3,134     

2.00%, 12/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     3,150        2,984     

San Antonio Electric & Gas Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 2/1/25

     1,350        1,409     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

Texas – 7.5% continued

        

Texas State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

4.00%, 8/1/26

   $ 2,355      $ 2,437     

4.00%, 8/1/27

     2,135        2,206     

Texas State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Transportation Commission Mobility Fund,

        

5.00%, 10/1/29

     5,000        5,295     

Texas State Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III Gas Supply Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 12/15/26

     1,400        1,439     

Texas State Public Finance Authority G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/26

     2,110        2,299     
       
                41,441           

Utah – 2.1%

        

Davis County School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Utah School Bond Guaranty (School Board Guaranty Program),

        

3.00%, 6/1/28

     4,095        4,121     

Murray City School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (School Board Guaranty Program),

        

5.00%, 2/1/28

     1,685        1,891     

Utah County Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series B, IHC Health Services, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 8/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     3,850        3,960     

Utah State Transit Authority Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 6/15/25(4)

     1,735        1,833     
       
                11,805           

Virginia – 0.8%

        

Peninsula Ports Authority Coal Terminal Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Dominion Terminal Associates Project,

        

3.80%, 10/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        1,004     

Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority Regional Revenue Refunding Bonds, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 7/1/25(4)

     3,000        3,172     
       
                4,176           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

Washington – 3.7%

        

Benton County School District No. 17 Kennewick G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (School Board Guaranty Program),

        

4.00%, 12/1/28

   $ 1,000      $ 1,036     

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority Sales & Use Tax Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series S-1, Green Bonds, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 11/1/25(4)

     1,000        1,064     

Franklin County School District No. 1 Pasco G.O. Unlimited Bonds (School Board Guaranty Program),

        

4.00%, 12/1/28

     1,500        1,503     

Franklin County School District No. 1 Pasco G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (School Board Guaranty Program),

        

5.00%, 12/1/26

     1,340        1,392     

Pierce County School District No. 320 G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (School Board Guaranty Program),

        

4.00%, 12/1/28

     650        661     

Pierce County School District No. 83 University Place G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (School Board Guaranty Program),

        

5.00%, 12/1/26

     3,205        3,330     

Port of Seattle Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 3/1/31

     2,800        2,875     

Seattle G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 4/1/27

     2,775        2,901     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series 2017-A,

        

5.00%, 8/1/29

     2,400        2,597     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-1,

        

5.00%, 8/1/26

     1,255        1,325     

Washington State Various Purpose G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series R-C,

        

4.00%, 7/1/27

     1,840        1,846     
       
                20,530           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 93.1%    continued

 

Wisconsin – 2.0%

        

Wisconsin State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series 2021-2,

        

5.00%, 5/1/27

   $ 6,000      $ 6,644     

Wisconsin State Transportation Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/28

     4,000        4,304     
       
                10,948           

Total Municipal Bonds

                          

(Cost $528,839)

        517,692     

    

        
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 3.7%

 

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),
4.61%(5) (6)

     20,468,304      $ 20,468           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $20,468)

        20,468     

    

        
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 2.2%

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 9/1/23(1) (2) (3)

   $ 5,000      $ 5,006     

Massachusetts State Housing Finance Agency Revenue Notes (GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC Insured),

        

2.80%, 6/1/23

     1,000        1,000     

New York City Housing Development Corp. MFH Revenue Bonds, Series L, Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds,

        

2.75%, 12/29/23(1) (2) (3)

     3,000        2,987     

Northwest Housing Authority MFH Revenue Bonds, Spring Grove Apartments Project (HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

0.25%, 10/1/23(1) (2) (3)

     1,450        1,422     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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LIMITED TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND    continued

  MARCH 31, 2023      

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.2%    continued

 

Wisconsin State Housing & EDA Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B (HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

0.40%, 11/1/23(1) (2) (3)

     $2,010        $1,967           

Total Short-Term Investments

                          

(Cost $12,471)

        12,382     

    

        
       

Total Investments – 99.0%

                          

(Cost $561,778)

        550,542     

Other Assets less
Liabilities – 1.0%

              5,684           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $556,226     

 

(1) 

Maturity date represents the puttable date.

(2) 

These securities are remarketed by an agent, and the interest rate is determined by general market conditions and supply and demand.

(3) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(4) 

Maturity date represents the prerefunded date.

(5)

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(6) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMT - Alternative Minimum Tax

BAM - Build America Mutual

BANS - Bond Anticipation Notes

COPS - Certificates of Participation

EDA - Economic Development Authority

FHA - Federal Housing Administration

FHLMC - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association

G.O. - General Obligation

GARVEE - Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle

GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association

Gtd. - Guaranteed

HDA - Housing Develoment Authority

HFA - Housing Finance Authority

HUD - Housing and Urban Development

IDA - Industrial Development Authority

IDR - Industrial Development Revenue

LCTCS - Louisiana Community and Technical College System

MFH - Multi-Family Housing

MWRA - Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

PSF - Permanent School Fund

Q-SBLF - Qualified School Bond Loan Fund

SIFMA - Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association

SonyMA - State of New York Mortgage Agency

TRB - Tax Revenue Bonds

VA - Veterans Affairs

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

  

 

% OF NET ASSETS  

 

 

Municipal Bonds

     93.1

Investment Companies

     3.7

Short-Term Investments

     2.2
(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   

LEVEL 1

(000S)

    

LEVEL 2

(000S)

    

LEVEL 3

(000S)

    

TOTAL 

(000S) 

 

Municipal Bonds(1)

   $        $517,692        $—        $517,692  

Investment Companies

     20,468                      20,468  

Short-Term Investments

            12,382               12,382  
         

Total Investments

   $ 20,468        $530,074        $—        $550,542  
(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – 0.8% (1)

 

  

Fannie Mae – 0.3%

        

Pool #555649,

        

7.50%, 10/1/32

     $13        $13     

Pool #BH9277,

        

3.50%, 2/1/48

     130        123           
                136           

Freddie Mac – 0.0%

        

Pool #ZS7735,

        

2.00%, 1/1/32

     3        2           

Freddie Mac Gold – 0.3%

        

Pool #D99701,

        

3.00%, 11/1/32

     165        156           

Government National Mortgage Association – 0.2%

        

Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2017-95, Class QG,

        

2.50%, 8/20/46

     108        99           

Government National Mortgage Association I – 0.0%

        

Pool #676682,

        

4.50%, 6/15/25

     15        15     

Pool #782618,

        

4.50%, 4/15/24

     3        3     

Pool #783245,

        

5.00%, 9/15/24

     3        3     

Pool #783489,

        

5.00%, 6/15/25

     1        1     
       
                22           

Total U.S. Government Agencies

                          

(Cost $454)

        415     

    

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 97.8%

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bonds – 0.9%

        

6.00%, 2/15/26

     470        498           

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes – 2.1%

        

0.50%, 4/15/24

     141        165     

0.13%, 7/15/24

     134        166     

0.13%, 10/15/24

     145        165     

0.25%, 1/15/25

     135        166     

0.38%, 7/15/25

     135        167     

0.13%, 4/15/26

     153        167     

0.13%, 4/15/27

     166        168           
                1,164           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 97.8%    continued

 

  

U.S. Treasury Notes – 94.8%

        

0.38%, 4/15/24

     $577        $552     

2.00%, 4/30/24

     554        539     

0.25%, 5/15/24

     579        552     

1.75%, 6/30/24

     453        438     

1.75%, 7/31/24

     1,574        1,520     

1.88%, 8/31/24

     554        535     

0.38%, 9/15/24

     579        547     

2.13%, 9/30/24

     550        533     

2.25%, 11/15/24

     550        533     

4.50%, 11/30/24

     11,445        11,490     

2.50%, 1/31/25

     541        525     

2.75%, 2/28/25

     538        525     

2.88%, 4/30/25

     537        524     

0.25%, 5/31/25

     588        543     

2.88%, 5/31/25

     285        278     

0.25%, 6/30/25

     587        541     

0.25%, 7/31/25

     589        541     

2.88%, 7/31/25

     532        519     

0.25%, 10/31/25

     591        539     

0.38%, 11/30/25

     883        806     

2.88%, 11/30/25

     158        154     

1.63%, 2/15/26

     558        525     

4.00%, 2/15/26

     13,151        13,205     

0.50%, 2/28/26

     587        534     

2.13%, 5/31/26

     549        522     

1.88%, 6/30/26

     550        518     

0.63%, 7/31/26

     586        529     

1.88%, 7/31/26

     551        518     

0.75%, 8/31/26

     582        526     

0.88%, 9/30/26

     487        441     

3.88%, 11/30/27

     10,044        10,148     

4.00%, 2/29/28

     1,400        1,425     
       
                51,625           

Total U.S. Government Obligations

                          

(Cost $54,082)

        53,287     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    continued

  MARCH 31, 2023      

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 0.5%

 

     

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),

        

4.61%(2) (3)

     279,797        $280           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $280)

        280     
                            

Total Investments – 99.1%

                          

(Cost $54,816)

        53,982     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.9%

 

     491           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $54,473     

 

(1) 

The obligations of certain U.S. government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.

(2) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(3) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

Fannie Mae - Federal National Mortgage Association

Freddie Mac - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

  

 

% OF NET ASSETS  

 

 

U.S. Government Agencies

     0.8

U.S. Government Obligations

     97.8

Investment Companies

     0.5
(1)

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   

LEVEL 1

(000S)

    

LEVEL 2

(000S)

    

LEVEL 3

(000S)

    

TOTAL 

(000S) 

 

U.S. Government Agencies(1)

     $ —        $     415        $—        $415   

U.S. Government Obligations(1)

            53,287               53,287   

Investment Companies

     280                      280   
         

Total Investments

     $280        $53,702        $—        $53,982   
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.    

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023      

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS – 1.0%

 

United States – 1.0%

        

AES Panama Generation Holdings S.R.L.,

        

4.38%, 5/31/30 (1)

     $200        $172     

Hyundai Capital America,

        

5.50%, 3/30/26 (1)

     145        145     

JBS U.S.A. LUX S.A./JBS U.S.A. Food Co./JBS U.S.A. Finance, Inc.,

        

3.75%, 12/1/31 (1)

     120        99     

5.50%, 1/15/30 (1)

     180        172     

New Fortress Energy, Inc.,

        

6.50%, 9/30/26 (1)

     160        147     

Resorts World Las Vegas LLC/RWLV Capital, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 4/16/29 (1)

     50        39     

4.63%, 4/6/31 (1)

     100        74           
                848           

Total Corporate Bonds

                          

(Cost $864)

        848     

    

 

     

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%

 

Angola – 1.0%

        

Angolan Government International Bond,

        

9.50%, 11/12/25 (1)

     150        149     

8.25%, 5/9/28 (2)

     400        354     

9.38%, 5/8/48 (2)

     400        315     
       
                818           

Argentina – 2.0%

        

Argentine Republic Government
International Bond,

        

1.00%, 7/9/29

     194        54     

(Step to 0.75% on 7/9/23), 0.50%, 7/9/30 (3)

     1,840        533     

(Step to 3.63% on 7/9/23), 1.50%, 7/9/35 (3)

     703        183     

(Step to 4.25% on 7/9/23), 3.88%, 1/9/38 (3)

     755        236     

(Step to 4.88% on 7/9/29), 3.50%, 7/9/41 (3)

     150        42     

Genneia S.A.,

        

8.75%, 9/2/27 (1)

     153        147     

Pampa Energia S.A.,

        

7.50%, 1/24/27 (2)

     100        89     

Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A.,

        

6.75%, 5/2/25 (2)

     235        212     

YPF S.A.,

        
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Argentina – 2.0%    continued

 

  

9.00%, 2/12/26 (2)

     $92        $90     

9.00%, 6/30/29 (2)

     120        96     
       
                1,682           

Azerbaijan – 0.4%

        

Republic of Azerbaijan International Bond,

        

3.50%, 9/1/32 (2)

     200        171     

Southern Gas Corridor CJSC,

        

6.88%, 3/24/26 (2)

     200        204     
       
                375           

Bahrain – 0.5%

        

Bahrain Government International Bond,

        

5.63%, 5/18/34 (2)

     260        228     

7.50%, 9/20/47 (2)

     200        181     
       
                409           

Brazil – 6.3%

        

Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve
Rate CMT 5Y + 4.93%), 5.38%, 1/28/31 (1) (4)

     75        67     

Braskem Netherlands Finance B.V.,

        

7.25%, 2/13/33 (1)

     210        202     

Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional,

        

0.00%, 7/1/25 (BRL)(5)

     1,790        274     

0.00%, 1/1/26 (BRL)(5)

     3,199        462     

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Serie F,

        

10.00%, 1/1/25 (BRL)

     3,600        689     

10.00%, 1/1/27 (BRL)

     5,140        952     

10.00%, 1/1/29 (BRL)

     2,950        525     

Brazilian Government International Bond,

        

2.88%, 6/6/25

     200        191     

8.25%, 1/20/34

     78        90     

CSN Resources S.A.,

        

4.63%, 6/10/31 (1)

     215        166     

Embraer Netherlands Finance B.V.,

        

6.95%, 1/17/28 (1)

     120        121     

Gol Finance S.A.,

        

8.00%, 6/30/26 (2)

     200        100     

Guara Norte S.a.r.l.,

        

5.20%, 6/15/34 (1)

     182        157     

JSM Global S.a.r.l,

        

4.75%, 10/20/30 (2) (6)

     200        41     

MC Brazil Downstream Trading S.a.r.l.,

        
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

  

Brazil – 6.3%    continued

        

7.25%, 6/30/31 (1)

     $106        $83     

Movida Europe S.A.,

        

5.25%, 2/8/31 (1)

     125        91     

MV24 Capital B.V.,

        

6.75%, 6/1/34 (1)

     142        130     

Nexa Resources S.A.,

        

6.50%, 1/18/28 (1)

     130        127     

Oi S.A.,

        

10.00%, 7/27/25 (2) (7)

     873        66     

Raizen Fuels Finance S.A.,

        

5.30%, 1/20/27 (1)

     100        97     

Simpar Europe S.A.,

        

5.20%, 1/26/31 (1)

     175        128     

Sitios Latinoamerica S.A.B. de C.V.,

        

5.38%, 4/4/32 (1)

     265        237     

Suzano Austria GmbH,

        

6.00%, 1/15/29

     200        201     

Vale Overseas Ltd.,

        

6.88%, 11/21/36

     135        141     
       
                5,338           

Chile – 2.9%

        

Agrosuper S.A.,

        

4.60%, 1/20/32 (1)

     175        149     

Alfa Desarrollo S.p.A.,

        

4.55%, 9/27/51 (1)

     349        255     

Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica en pesos,

        

5.00%, 3/1/35 (CLP)

     105,000        132     

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.,

        

3.88%, 11/2/27

     280        257     

Chile Government International Bond,

        

3.10%, 5/7/41

     200        150     

3.10%, 1/22/61

     246        160     

Cia Cervecerias Unidas S.A.,

        

3.35%, 1/19/32 (1)

     125        106     

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.,

        

4.75%, 8/1/26 (1)

     115        111     

Enel Chile S.A.,

        

4.88%, 6/12/28

     150        146     

Enel Generacion Chile S.A.,

        

4.25%, 4/15/24

     70        68     

Inversiones CMPC S.A.,

        
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

  

Chile – 2.9%    continued

        

4.75%, 9/15/24 (2)

     $200        $197     

Kenbourne Invest S.A.,

        

6.88%, 11/26/24 (1)

     105        80     

4.70%, 1/22/28 (2)

     100        58     

Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Central S.A.,

        

6.22%, 12/15/26 (1)

     119        117     

Sociedad de Transmision Austral S.A.,

        

4.00%, 1/27/32 (1)

     150        124     

Telefonica Moviles Chile S.A.,

        

3.54%, 11/18/31 (1)

     150        120     

Transelec S.A.,

        

4.63%, 7/26/23 (2)

     200        199     
       
                2,429           

China – 4.0%

        

Agile Group Holdings Ltd.,

        

5.75%, 1/2/25 (2)

     245        133     

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.,

        

4.50%, 11/28/34

     125        118     

BOC Aviation Ltd.,

        

2.75%, 12/2/23 (2)

     200        197     

Central China Real Estate Ltd.,

        

7.25%, 4/24/23 (2)

     200        61     

7.75%, 5/24/24 (2)

     200        44     

CFLD Cayman Investment Ltd.,

        

2.50%, 1/31/31 (1)

     413        54     

0.00%, 1/31/31 (1) (5)

     21        2     

China Evergrande Group,

        

8.25%, 3/23/22 (2) (7) (8)

     305        25     

7.50%, 6/28/23 (2) (7) (8)

     200        16     

10.50%, 4/11/24 (2) (7) (8)

     200        16     

China Government Bond,

        

3.29%, 10/18/23 (CNH)

     520        76     

3.02%, 10/22/25 (CNY)

     1,040        154     

3.27%, 11/19/30 (CNH)

     1,200        181     

2.75%, 2/17/32 (CNY)

     1,780        257     

3.72%, 4/12/51 (CNY)

     630        99     

China Overseas Grand Oceans Finance IV Cayman Ltd.,

        

2.45%, 2/9/26 (2)

     200        174     

China SCE Group Holdings Ltd.,

        

5.95%, 9/29/24 (2)

     200        106     

CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd.,

        

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

China – 4.0%    continued

        

5.25%, 5/13/26 (2)

     $630        $129     

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.,

        

4.80%, 8/6/30 (2)

     200        97     

Fantasia Holdings Group Co. Ltd.,

        

15.00%, 12/18/21 (2) (7)

     335        34     

7.95%, 7/5/22 (2) (7)

     335        34     

12.25%, 10/18/22 (2) (7)

     200        20     

10.88%, 1/9/23 (2) (7)

     200        20     

Golden Eagle Retail Group Ltd.,

        

4.63%, 5/21/23 (2)

     200        198     

Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd.,

        

8.50%, 6/30/22 (2) (7)

     200        24     

11.95%, 10/22/22 (2) (7)

     200        24     

11.50%, 1/30/23 (2) (7)

     200        24     

10.88%, 7/23/23 (2) (7)

     200        24     

9.38%, 6/30/24 (2) (7)

     200        24     

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.,

        

3.85%, 1/13/32 (2)

     200        139     

Prosus N.V.,

        

4.19%, 1/19/32 (1)

     215        183     

4.03%, 8/3/50 (1)

     100        66     

Scenery Journey Ltd.,

        

11.50%, 10/24/22 (2) (7)

     200        17     

12.00%, 10/24/23 (2) (7)

     200        17     

Shimao Group Holdings Ltd.,

        

4.75%, 7/3/22 (2) (7)

     200        29     

Sunac China Holdings Ltd.,

        

7.25%, 6/14/22 (2) (7)

     200        47     

7.95%, 8/8/22 (2) (7)

     200        47     

7.95%, 10/11/23 (2) (7)

     200        47     

Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd.,

        

8.50%, 2/4/23 (2) (7)

     200        18     

9.95%, 6/8/23 (2) (7) (8)

     200        18     

6.00%, 10/25/23 (2) (7)

     250        22     

7.38%, 1/13/26 (2) (7)

     530        47     

6.35%, 1/13/27 (2) (7) (8)

     200        18     

Zhenro Properties Group Ltd.,

        

8.00%, 3/6/23 (2) (8)

     150        11     

14.72%, 5/3/23 (2) (7) (9)

     200        14     

8.30%, 9/15/23 (2) (7)

     200        14     

7.88%, 4/14/24 (2) (7)

     200        14     

7.35%, 2/5/25 (2) (7)

     400        28     

6.63%, 1/7/26 (2)

     200        14     

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

China – 4.0% continued

        

6.70%, 8/4/26 (2) (7)

     $200        $14     

ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co. Ltd.,

        

3.50%, 3/8/26 (2)

     200        163     
       
                3,352           

Colombia – 3.0%

        

AI Candelaria Spain S.A.,

        

5.75%, 6/15/33 (1)

     250        177     

Banco GNB Sudameris S.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 6.66%), 7.50%, 4/16/31 (1) (4)

     100        74     

Banistmo S.A.,

        

4.25%, 7/31/27 (1)

     100        92     

Canacol Energy Ltd.,

        

5.75%, 11/24/28 (1)

     80        65     

Colombia Government International Bond,

        

7.38%, 9/18/37

     100        96     

5.00%, 6/15/45

     250        174     

Colombian TES,

        

10.00%, 7/24/24 (COP)

     850,000        181     

7.50%, 8/26/26 (COP)

     274,800        53     

5.75%, 11/3/27 (COP)

     886,700        154     

6.00%, 4/28/28 (COP)

     2,113,100        364     

7.00%, 3/26/31 (COP)

     330,000        55     

7.00%, 6/30/32 (COP)

     800,000        127     

13.25%, 2/9/33 (COP)

     551,800        129     

7.25%, 10/18/34 (COP)

     166,600        26     

Ecopetrol S.A.,

        

5.38%, 6/26/26

     225        215     

5.88%, 11/2/51

     110        74     

Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP,

        

4.25%, 7/18/29 (1)

     100        77     

Frontera Energy Corp.,

        

7.88%, 6/21/28 (1)

     90        72     

Oleoducto Central S.A.,

        

4.00%, 7/14/27 (1)

     165        141     

SierraCol Energy Andina LLC,

        

6.00%, 6/15/28 (2)

     200        154     
       
                2,500           

Costa Rica – 0.4%

        

Costa Rica Government International Bond,

        

5.63%, 4/30/43 (2)

     200        174     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Costa Rica – 0.4%    continued

        

Liberty Costa Rica Senior Secured Finance,

        

10.88%, 1/15/31 (1)

     $200        $188     
       
                362           

Croatia – 0.1%

        

Croatia Government International Bond,

        

1.50%, 6/17/31 (EUR)(2)

     100        91           

Czech Republic – 2.5%

        

Czech Republic Government Bond,

        

0.45%, 10/25/23 (CZK)(2)

     6,000        269     

5.70%, 5/25/24 (CZK)

     4,620        214     

0.00%, 12/12/24 (CZK)(5)

     1,510        64     

1.00%, 6/26/26 (CZK)

     1,860        76     

2.50%, 8/25/28 (CZK)

     4,690        194     

5.50%, 12/12/28 (CZK)

     2,970        142     

2.75%, 7/23/29 (CZK)

     2,020        83     

0.05%, 11/29/29 (CZK)

     760        26     

0.95%, 5/15/30 (CZK)(2)

     90        3     

1.75%, 6/23/32 (CZK)

     6,730        246     

2.00%, 10/13/33 (CZK)

     1,900        69     

3.50%, 5/30/35 (CZK)

     11,700        487     

4.20%, 12/4/36 (CZK)(2)

     220        10     

Energo-Pro AS,

        

8.50%, 2/4/27 (1)

     200        193     
       
                2,076           

Dominican Republic – 1.7%

        

Dominican Republic Central Bank Notes,

        

13.00%, 12/5/25 (DOP)(2)

     13,000        237     

13.00%, 1/30/26 (DOP)(1)

     3,100        57     

Dominican Republic International Bond,

        

5.50%, 1/27/25 (2)

     250        247     

5.30%, 1/21/41 (2)

     370        288     

6.85%, 1/27/45 (2)

     300        267     

5.88%, 1/30/60 (2)

     266        203     

Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina S.A.,

        

5.63%, 11/8/28 (1)

     200        178     
       
                1,477           

Ecuador – 0.3%

        

Ecuador Government International Bond,

        

(Step to 3.50% on 7/31/23), 2.50%, 7/31/35 (1) (3)

     535        178     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Ecuador – 0.3%    continued

        

(Step to 2.50% on 7/31/23), 1.50%, 7/31/40 (2) (3)

     $126        $38     

(Step to 2.50% on 7/31/23), 1.50%, 7/31/40 (1) (3)

     240        71     
       
                287           

Egypt – 1.1%

        

Egypt Government International Bond,

        

5.63%, 4/16/30 (EUR)(2)

     575        375     

8.50%, 1/31/47 (2)

     400        233     

8.70%, 3/1/49 (2)

     200        118     

Energean PLC,

        

6.50%, 4/30/27 (1)

     190        173     
       
                899           

El Salvador – 0.3%

        

El Salvador Government International Bond,

        

6.38%, 1/18/27 (2)

     23        13     

8.63%, 2/28/29 (2)

     299        158     

8.25%, 4/10/32

     11        6     

7.65%, 6/15/35 (2)

     66        31     

7.12%, 1/20/50 (2)

     150        68     
       
                276           

Georgia – 0.1%

        

Silknet JSC,

        

8.38%, 1/31/27 (1)

     100        97           

Ghana – 0.8%

        

Ghana Government International Bond,

        

7.63%, 5/16/29 (2)

     200        71     

7.88%, 2/11/35 (2) (7)

     600        211     

8.95%, 3/26/51 (2) (7)

     215        73     

Kosmos Energy Ltd.,

        

7.50%, 3/1/28 (1)

     230        187     

Tullow Oil PLC,

        

10.25%, 5/15/26 (1)

     225        174     
       
                716           

Guatemala – 0.8%

        

Central American Bottling Corp./CBC Bottling Holdco S.L./Beliv Holdco S.L.,

        

5.25%, 4/27/29 (1)

     250        232     

CT Trust,

        

5.13%, 2/3/32 (1)

     185        155     

Guatemala Government Bond,

        

4.50%, 5/3/26 (2)

     235        230     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Guatemala – 0.8%    continued

        

Millicom International Cellular S.A.,

        

5.13%, 1/15/28 (1)

     $86        $76     
       
                693           

Hong Kong – 0.8%

        

AIA Group Ltd.,

        

5.63%, 10/25/27 (1)

     210        219     

4.95%, 4/4/33 (1)

     200        201     

Melco Resorts Finance Ltd.,

        

5.75%, 7/21/28 (1)

     40        34     

5.75%, 7/21/28 (2)

     225        194     
       
                648           

Hungary – 1.2%

        

Hungary Government Bond,

        

1.50%, 8/23/23 (HUF)

     74,000        202     

6.00%, 11/24/23 (HUF)

     46,500        126     

3.00%, 6/26/24 (HUF)

     60,830        155     

3.00%, 10/27/27 (HUF)

     203,190        442     

4.50%, 3/23/28 (HUF)

     14,730        34     

6.75%, 10/22/28 (HUF)

     3,290        8     

3.00%, 10/27/38 (HUF)

     7,850        12     

Hungary Government International Bond,

        

5.38%, 3/25/24

     68        68     
       
                1,047           

India – 1.8%

        

Adani International Container Terminal Pvt Ltd.,

        

3.00%, 2/16/31 (1)

     110        83     

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.,

        

3.10%, 2/2/31 (1)

     230        148     

Export-Import Bank of India,

        

5.50%, 1/18/33 (2)

     200        199     

Greenko Wind Projects Mauritius Ltd.,

        

5.50%, 4/6/25 (1)

     120        113     

IIFL Finance Ltd.,

        

5.88%, 4/20/23 (2)

     200        199     

Power Finance Corp. Ltd.,

        

3.75%, 12/6/27 (2)

     200        185     

Reliance Industries Ltd.,

        

3.63%, 1/12/52 (1)

     150        106     

ReNew Wind Energy AP2/ReNew Power Pvt Ltd. other 9 Subsidiaries,

        

4.50%, 7/14/28 (1)

     150        126     

Shriram Finance Ltd.,

        
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

India – 1.8%    continued

        

4.40%, 3/13/24 (2)

     $200        $193     

Vedanta Resources Finance II PLC,

        

13.88%, 1/21/24 (2)

     200        160     
       
                1,512           

Indonesia – 7.4%

        

Freeport Indonesia PT,

        

4.76%, 4/14/27 (1)

     150        146     

6.20%, 4/14/52 (1)

     200        183     

Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk PT,

        

3.40%, 6/9/31 (2)

     300        251     

Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero PT,

        

5.45%, 5/15/30 (2)

     200        196     

Indonesia Government International Bond,

        

4.75%, 1/8/26 (2)

     200        201     

4.55%, 1/11/28

     200        200     

4.85%, 1/11/33

     275        273     

8.50%, 10/12/35 (2)

     100        130     

6.63%, 2/17/37 (2)

     650        745     

7.75%, 1/17/38 (2)

     100        126     

Indonesia Treasury Bond,

        

8.38%, 3/15/24 (IDR)

     1,457,000        99     

8.13%, 5/15/24 (IDR)

     1,087,000        74     

6.50%, 6/15/25 (IDR)

     1,255,000        84     

8.38%, 9/15/26 (IDR)

     7,000,000        496     

7.00%, 5/15/27 (IDR)

     881,000        60     

6.38%, 8/15/28 (IDR)

     1,273,000        85     

9.00%, 3/15/29 (IDR)

     220,000        16     

8.25%, 5/15/29 (IDR)

     1,210,000        88     

10.50%, 8/15/30 (IDR)

     600,000        49     

7.00%, 9/15/30 (IDR)

     1,816,000        124     

6.50%, 2/15/31 (IDR)

     7,000,000        464     

7.75%, 4/15/31 (IDR)

     655,000        47     

8.75%, 5/15/31 (IDR)

     5,651,000        424     

9.50%, 7/15/31 (IDR)

     4,400,000        346     

7.00%, 2/15/33 (IDR)

     1,167,000        79     

8.38%, 3/15/34 (IDR)

     1,389,000        103     

7.50%, 6/15/35 (IDR)

     536,000        37     

7.50%, 5/15/38 (IDR)

     654,000        46     

8.38%, 4/15/39 (IDR)

     1,976,000        148     

LLPL Capital Pte. Ltd.,

        

6.88%, 2/4/39 (1)

     165        147     

Medco Laurel Tree Pte. Ltd.,

        

6.95%, 11/12/28 (1)

     275        243     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Indonesia – 7.4%    continued

        

Minejesa Capital B.V.,

        

5.63%, 8/10/37 (2)

     $200        $156     

Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk PT,

        

5.13%, 5/16/24 (1)

     240        238     

Star Energy Geothermal Darajat II/Star Energy Geothermal Salak,

        

4.85%, 10/14/38 (2)

     200        170     
       
                6,274           

Ireland – 0.1%

        

C&W Senior Financing DAC,

        

6.88%, 9/15/27 (1)

     100        89           

Israel – 2.2%

        

Bank Hapoalim B.M.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.16%), 3.26%, 1/21/32 (4)

     200        167     

Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.47%), 7.13%, 7/18/33 (4)

     200        195     

Delek Overriding Royalty Leviathan Ltd.,

        

7.49%, 12/30/23

     150        149     

Energean Israel Finance Ltd.,

        

4.88%, 3/30/26

     200        186     

5.88%, 3/30/31

     75        66     

ICL Group Ltd.,

        

6.38%, 5/31/38

     150        149     

Leviathan Bond Ltd.,

        

6.50%, 6/30/27

     100        96     

6.75%, 6/30/30

     120        112     

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V.,

        

3.15%, 10/1/26

     550        498     

8.13%, 9/15/31

     200        210     
       
                1,828           

Ivory Coast – 0.4%

        

Ivory Coast Government International Bond,

        

4.88%, 1/30/32 (EUR)(2)

     435        361           

Kazakhstan – 0.6%

        

Kazakhstan Government International Bond,

        

8.05%, 5/20/24 (KZT)(2)

     100,000        206     

Tengizchevroil Finance Co. International Ltd.,

        
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Kazakhstan – 0.6%    continued

        

4.00%, 8/15/26 (1)

     $125        $110     

3.25%, 8/15/30 (2)

     220        166     
       
                482           

Kuwait – 0.4%

        

MEGlobal Canada ULC,

        

5.00%, 5/18/25 (1)

     200        198     

Nbk Tier 2 Ltd.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.11%), 2.50%, 11/24/30 (2) (4)

     200        179     
       
                377           

Lebanon – 0.1%

        

Lebanon Government International Bond,

        

6.38%, 3/9/20 (2) (7)

     67        5     

5.80%, 4/14/20 (7)

     79        5     

6.15%, 6/19/20 (7)

     102        7     

8.25%, 4/12/21 (2) (7)

     115        7     

6.10%, 10/4/22 (2) (7)

     321        21     

6.00%, 1/27/23 (2) (7)

     50        3     

6.60%, 11/27/26 (2) (7)

     22        1     

6.85%, 3/23/27 (2) (7)

     88        6     

7.00%, 3/23/32 (2) (7)

     33        2     

7.05%, 11/2/35 (2) (7)

     11        1     

7.25%, 3/23/37 (2) (7)

     35        2     
       
                60           

Macau – 0.9%

        

MGM China Holdings Ltd.,

        

5.38%, 5/15/24 (1)

     80        78     

4.75%, 2/1/27 (1)

     110        99     

Sands China Ltd.,

        

5.90%, 8/8/28

     215        204     

4.88%, 6/18/30

     175        155     

Studio City Finance Ltd.,

        

6.00%, 7/15/25 (1)

     200        183     
       
                719           

Malaysia – 4.0%

        

Malaysia Government Bond,

        

3.48%, 6/14/24 (MYR)

     901        205     

3.90%, 11/30/26 (MYR)

     2,363        543     

3.90%, 11/16/27 (MYR)

     1,834        422     

3.73%, 6/15/28 (MYR)

     1,600        363     

4.50%, 4/30/29 (MYR)

     709        166     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   250   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Malaysia – 4.0%    continued

        

3.89%, 8/15/29 (MYR)

     $238        $54     

4.50%, 4/15/30 (MYR)

     182        43     

3.58%, 7/15/32 (MYR)

     2,375        525     

3.83%, 7/5/34 (MYR)

     718        159     

4.25%, 5/31/35 (MYR)

     599        137     

4.76%, 4/7/37 (MYR)

     187        45     

4.70%, 10/15/42 (MYR)

     1,100        266     

4.92%, 7/6/48 (MYR)

     234        57     

4.07%, 6/15/50 (MYR)

     550        117     

Malaysia Government Investment Issue, 3.47%,

        

10/15/30 (MYR)

     253        56     

4.19%, 10/7/32 (MYR)

     29        7     

3.45%, 7/15/36 (MYR)

     91        19     

Petronas Capital Ltd.,

        

4.55%, 4/21/50 (2)

     200        184     
       
                3,368           

Mauritius – 0.2%

        

Axian Telecom,

        

7.38%, 2/16/27 (1)

     200        181           

Mexico – 8.3%

        

Alsea S.A.B. de C.V.,

        

7.75%, 12/14/26 (1)

     120        117     

Banco Mercantil del Norte S.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 10Y + 7.76%), 8.38%, 10/14/30 (1) (4) (9)

     100        93     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 10Y + 5.03%), 6.63%, 1/24/32 (1) (4) (9)

     120        97     

Braskem Idesa SAPI,

        

7.45%, 11/15/29 (1)

     150        120     

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 4.91%), 9.13%, 3/14/28 (1) (4) (9)

     165        165     

CIBANCO S.A. Institucion de Banca Multiple Trust CIB,

        

4.38%, 7/22/31 (1)

     150        111     

Comision Federal de Electricidad,

        

8.18%, 12/23/27 (MXN)

     750        37     

Corp. Inmobiliaria Vesta S.A.B. de C.V.,

        

3.63%, 5/13/31 (1)

     125        101     

FEL Energy VI S.a.r.l.,

        

5.75%, 12/1/40 (2)

     185        152     

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9% continued

 

Mexico – 8.3% continued

        

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V.,

        

2.88%, 5/10/23

     $150        $150     

Infraestructura Energetica Nova S.A.P.I. de C.V.,

        

4.88%, 1/14/48 (1)

     300        223     

Mexican Bonos,

        

10.00%, 12/5/24 (MXN)

     3,500        193     

7.50%, 6/3/27 (MXN)

     6,700        353     

8.50%, 5/31/29 (MXN)

     7,600        415     

7.75%, 5/29/31 (MXN)

     8,670        452     

7.75%, 11/23/34 (MXN)

     2,410        123     

10.00%, 11/20/36 (MXN)

     10,520        638     

8.50%, 11/18/38 (MXN)

     6,010        319     

7.75%, 11/13/42 (MXN)

     8,000        387     

Mexico City Airport Trust,

        

5.50%, 7/31/47 (1)

     125        96     

Mexico Government International Bond,

        

4.75%, 4/27/32

     400        384     

6.05%, 1/11/40

     30        30     

4.75%, 3/8/44

     38        32     

5.55%, 1/21/45

     40        38     

3.77%, 5/24/61

     200        135     

5.75%, 10/12/10 (10)

     206        184     

Mexico Remittances Funding Fiduciary Estate Management S.a.r.l.,

        

4.88%, 1/15/28 (1)

     150        134     

Petroleos Mexicanos,

        

7.19%, 9/12/24 (MXN)(2)

     170        9     

6.50%, 3/13/27

     135        123     

5.95%, 1/28/31

     415        318     

6.70%, 2/16/32

     164        131     

6.75%, 9/21/47

     670        435     

6.35%, 2/12/48

     62        38     

7.69%, 1/23/50

     232        164     

6.95%, 1/28/60

     190        123     

Sigma Alimentos S.A. de C.V.,

        

4.13%, 5/2/26 (1)

     175        167     

Total Play Telecomunicaciones S.A. de C.V.,

        

6.38%, 9/20/28 (1)

     135        66     

Trust Fibra Uno,

        

4.87%, 1/15/30 (1)

     155        131     

6.39%, 1/15/50 (1)

     85        64     
       
                7,048           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Mongolia – 0.2%

        

Development Bank of Mongolia LLC,

        

7.25%, 10/23/23 (2)

     $200        $194           

Morocco – 0.4%

        

Morocco Government International Bond,

        

5.95%, 3/8/28 (1)

     200        205     

OCP S.A.,

        

5.13%, 6/23/51 (2)

     200        146     
       
                351           

Mozambique – 0.2%

        

Mozambique International Bond,

        

(Step to 9.00% on 9/15/23), 5.00%, 9/15/31 (2) (3)

     200        145           

Nigeria – 1.0%

        

Access Bank PLC,

        

6.13%, 9/21/26 (1)

     125        99     

IHS Netherlands Holdco B.V.,

        

8.00%, 9/18/27 (2)

     250        222     

8.00%, 9/18/27 (1)

     50        44     

Nigeria Government International Bond,

        

7.14%, 2/23/30 (2)

     220        169     

7.70%, 2/23/38 (2)

     200        135     

8.25%, 9/28/51 (2)

     200        133     

SEPLAT Energy PLC,

        

7.75%, 4/1/26 (1)

     100        78     
       
                880           

Oman – 1.5%

        

Oman Government International Bond,

        

6.75%, 10/28/27 (2)

     200        209     

5.63%, 1/17/28 (2)

     200        200     

6.75%, 1/17/48 (2)

     711        674     

OQ SAOC, 5.13%,

        

5/6/28 (1)

     130        124     

Oryx Funding Ltd.,

        

5.80%, 2/3/31 (1)

     100        96     
       
                1,303           

Pakistan – 0.1%

        

Pakistan Government International Bond,

        

7.38%, 4/8/31 (2)

     250        90           

Panama – 0.9%

        

Panama Government International Bond,

        

9.38%, 4/1/29

     28        34     

6.40%, 2/14/35

     200        208     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Panama – 0.9%    continued

        

6.70%, 1/26/36

     $34        $36     

4.50%, 4/16/50

     200        152     

4.30%, 4/29/53

     200        146     

4.50%, 4/1/56

     200        149     
       
                725           

Paraguay – 0.5%

        

Paraguay Government International Bond,

        

2.74%, 1/29/33 (2)

     285        231     

5.40%, 3/30/50 (2)

     200        172     
       
                403           

Peru – 2.5%

        

Consorcio Transmantaro S.A.,

        

5.20%, 4/11/38 (1)

     130        120     

Fondo MIVIVIENDA S.A.,

        

4.63%, 4/12/27 (1)

     100        95     

Hunt Oil Co. of Peru LLC Sucursal Del Peru,

        

6.38%, 6/1/28 (2)

     175        165     

Intercorp Peru Ltd.,

        

3.88%, 8/15/29 (2)

     200        166     

Lima Metro Line 2 Finance Ltd.,

        

4.35%, 4/5/36 (1)

     201        175     

Peru Government Bond,

        

5.94%, 2/12/29 (PEN)

     351        88     

6.15%, 8/12/32 (PEN)

     1,500        365     

5.40%, 8/12/34 (PEN)

     215        48     

Peruvian Government International Bond,

        

6.35%, 8/12/28 (PEN)(2)

     175        45     

6.95%, 8/12/31 (PEN)(2)

     440        114     

1.86%, 12/1/32

     288        218     

8.75%, 11/21/33

     70        88     

3.30%, 3/11/41

     11        8     

5.63%, 11/18/50

     70        70     

2.78%, 12/1/60

     31        18     

Petroleos del Peru S.A.,

        

5.63%, 6/19/47 (2)

     485        314     
       
                2,097           

Philippines – 0.5%

        

Philippine Government International Bond,

        

10.63%, 3/16/25

     68        75     

3.75%, 1/14/29

     200        192     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   252   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Philippines – 0.5%    continued

        

9.50%, 2/2/30

     $62        $79     

6.38%, 10/23/34

     100        112     
       
                458           

Poland – 2.9%

        

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego,

        

0.38%, 10/13/28 (EUR)(2)

     250        217     

Republic of Poland Government Bond,

        

2.50%, 4/25/24 (PLN)

     1,902        425     

3.25%, 7/25/25 (PLN)

     372        81     

2.50%, 7/25/26 (PLN)

     2,234        465     

0.25%, 10/25/26 (PLN)

     62        12     

3.75%, 5/25/27 (PLN)

     451        96     

2.50%, 7/25/27 (PLN)

     2,371        478     

2.75%, 4/25/28 (PLN)

     1,400        280     

2.75%, 10/25/29 (PLN)

     1,043        201     

1.75%, 4/25/32 (PLN)

     30        5     

Republic of Poland Government International Bond,

        

5.50%, 11/16/27

     29        30     

4.88%, 10/4/33

     85        85     

5.50%, 4/4/53

     107        108     
       
                2,483           

Qatar – 2.1%

        

Qatar Government International Bond,

        

3.25%, 6/2/26 (2)

     200        195     

4.00%, 3/14/29 (2)

     775        771     

5.10%, 4/23/48 (2)

     425        433     

4.82%, 3/14/49 (2)

     200        196     

QNB Finance Ltd.,

        

3.50%, 3/28/24 (2)

     200        197     
       
                1,792           

Romania – 2.4%

        

Romania Government Bond,

        

4.75%, 2/24/25 (RON)

     310        65     

3.50%, 11/25/25 (RON)

     1,750        352     

5.80%, 7/26/27 (RON)

     750        156     

2.50%, 10/25/27 (RON)

     345        62     

8.75%, 10/30/28 (RON)

     1,600        373     

8.00%, 4/29/30 (RON)

     180        41     

4.15%, 10/24/30 (RON)

     440        79     

6.70%, 2/25/32 (RON)

     70        15     

4.75%, 10/11/34 (RON)

     250        43     

Romanian Government International Bond,

        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Romania – 2.4%    continued

        

3.00%, 2/27/27 (2)

     $18        $16     

1.75%, 7/13/30 (EUR)(2)

     300        240     

3.00%, 2/14/31 (2)

     14        12     

3.63%, 3/27/32 (2)

     60        51     

7.13%, 1/17/33 (1)

     130        138     

2.00%, 4/14/33 (EUR)(2)

     200        148     

2.88%, 4/13/42 (EUR)(2)

     275        176     

4.00%, 2/14/51 (2)

     100        70     
       
                2,037           

Russia – 0.0%

        

Russian Federal Bond - OFZ,

        

7.25%, 5/10/34 (RUB)(7) (8)

     3,917        3           

Saudi Arabia – 1.8%

        

EIG Pearl Holdings S.a.r.l.,

        

3.55%, 8/31/36 (1)

     200        171     

Gaci First Investment Co.,

        

5.25%, 10/13/32 (2)

     200        208     

Greensaif Pipelines Bidco S.a.r.l.,

        

6.13%, 2/23/38 (1)

     300        309     

SA Global Sukuk Ltd.,

        

0.95%, 6/17/24 (1)

     100        95     

Saudi Government International Bond,

        

4.75%, 1/18/28 (2)

     200        202     

4.50%, 10/26/46 (2)

     350        308     

5.00%, 4/17/49 (2)

     200        187     
       
                1,480           

Serbia – 0.4%

        

Serbia International Bond,

        

1.50%, 6/26/29 (EUR)(2)

     300        249     

6.50%, 9/26/33 (1)

     100        99     
       
                348           

Singapore – 0.2%

        

United Overseas Bank Ltd.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 1.50%), 3.75%, 4/15/29 (2) (4)

     200        196           

South Africa – 3.5%

        

Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd.,

        

6.13%, 5/15/29 (1)

     125        126     

Liquid Telecommunications Financing PLC,

        

5.50%, 9/4/26 (1)

     150        101     

Republic of South Africa Government Bond,

        
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

South Africa – 3.5%    continued

        

8.00%, 1/31/30 (ZAR)

     $639        $33     

7.00%, 2/28/31 (ZAR)

     2,329        108     

8.25%, 3/31/32 (ZAR)

     18,422        903     

8.88%, 2/28/35 (ZAR)

     5,979        289     

6.25%, 3/31/36 (ZAR)

     1,288        49     

8.50%, 1/31/37 (ZAR)

     14,630        662     

9.00%, 1/31/40 (ZAR)

     728        33     

6.50%, 2/28/41 (ZAR)

     901        32     

8.75%, 1/31/44 (ZAR)

     708        31     

8.75%, 2/28/48 (ZAR)

     3,659        158     

Republic of South Africa Government International Bond,

        

5.75%, 9/30/49

     200        146     

Sasol Financing U.S.A. LLC,

        

4.38%, 9/18/26

     125        113     

5.50%, 3/18/31

     225        188     
       
                2,972           

South Korea – 1.5%

        

Export-Import Bank of Korea,

        

4.25%, 9/15/27

     195        193     

Hana Bank,

        

4.38%, 9/30/24 (1)

     200        196     

Hyundai Capital Services, Inc.,

        

1.25%, 2/8/26 (2)

     200        180     

Korea Treasury Bond,

        

4.25%, 12/10/32 (KRW)

     197,040        163     

Kyobo Life Insurance Co. Ltd.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.89%), 5.90%, 6/15/27 (4) (9) (11)

     140        131     

POSCO,

        

4.38%, 8/4/25 (1)

     200        197     

Tongyang Life Insurance Co. Ltd.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 4.98%), 5.25%, 9/22/25 (2) (4) (9)

     200        172     
       
                1,232           

St. Lucia – 0.1%

        

Digicel International Finance Ltd./Digicel international Holdings Ltd.,

        

8.75%, 5/25/24 (1)

     100        90           

Tanzania, United Republic
of – 0.3%

        

HTA Group Ltd.,

        

7.00%, 12/18/25 (2)

     275        262           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Thailand – 4.5%

        

Bangkok Bank PCL,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.15%), 3.47%, 9/23/36 (1) (4)

     $375        $306     

GC Treasury Center Co. Ltd.,

        

4.40%, 3/30/32 (1)

     200        179     

Thailand Government Bond,

        

2.40%, 12/17/23 (THB)

     36,510        1,075     

0.75%, 9/17/24 (THB)

     6,248        180     

2.35%, 6/17/26 (THB)

     3,633        108     

2.13%, 12/17/26 (THB)

     15,669        462     

2.88%, 12/17/28 (THB)

     732        22     

1.60%, 12/17/29 (THB)

     7,000        198     

2.00%, 12/17/31 (THB)

     2,048        58     

3.78%, 6/25/32 (THB)

     7,585        249     

1.59%, 12/17/35 (THB)

     2,563        67     

3.40%, 6/17/36 (THB)

     2,700        86     

3.30%, 6/17/38 (THB)

     17,682        551     

2.00%, 6/17/42 (THB)

     1,877        48     

2.88%, 6/17/46 (THB)

     644        19     

3.60%, 6/17/67 (THB)

     598        18     

TMBThanachart Bank PCL,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.26%), 4.90%, 12/2/24 (2) (4) (9)

     200        183     
       
                3,809           

Turkey – 1.4%

        

Turk Telekomunikasyon A.S.,

        

6.88%, 2/28/25 (2)

     200        192     

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.,

        

5.80%, 4/11/28 (2)

     200        178     

Turkey Government International Bond,

        

4.88%, 4/16/43

     545        360     

5.75%, 5/11/47

     200        141     

Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi A.S.,

        

9.38%, 1/31/26 (1)

     100        101     

Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS,

        

6.95%, 10/30/25 (2)

     200        175     
       
                1,147           

Ukraine – 0.7%

        

Metinvest B.V.,

        

7.75%, 10/17/29

     200        109     

MHP Lux S.A.,

        

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   254   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Ukraine – 0.7%    continued

        

6.95%, 4/3/26 (2) (7)

     $200        $102     

State Agency of Roads of Ukraine,

        

6.25%, 6/24/28 (2) (6) (8)

     200        35     

Ukraine Government International Bond,

        

15.84%, 2/26/25 (UAH)(2) (8)

     8,000        164     

7.75%, 9/1/26 (2) (7) (8)

     150        28     

6.88%, 5/21/29 (2) (7) (8)

     200        36     

VF Ukraine PAT via VFU Funding PLC,

        

6.20%, 2/11/25 (2)

     200        119     
       
                593           

United Arab Emirates – 1.5%

        

Abu Dhabi Government International Bond,

        

3.13%, 9/30/49 (2)

     200        150     

2.70%, 9/2/70 (2)

     200        125     

Emirate of Dubai Government International Bonds,

        

3.90%, 9/9/50 (2)

     507        369     

European Investment Bank,

        

8.50%, 9/17/24 (ZAR)(2)

     4,000        226     

Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd.,

        

1.75%, 9/30/27 (1)

     219        204     

International Finance Corp.,

        

16.00%, 2/21/25 (UZS)

     1,000,000        89     

Sweihan PV Power Co. PJSC,

        

3.63%, 1/31/49 (1)

     146        119     
       
                1,282           

United Kingdom – 0.4%

        

Standard Chartered PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.05%), 6.17%, 1/9/27 (1) (4)

     355        356           

Uruguay – 0.5%

        

Uruguay Government International Bond,

        

8.50%, 3/15/28 (UYU)(2)

     509        12     

4.38%, 12/15/28 (UYU)

     240        16     

8.25%, 5/21/31 (UYU)

     2,618        60     

7.88%, 1/15/33

     51        63     

5.75%, 10/28/34

     29        32     

7.63%, 3/21/36

     34        43     

3.88%, 7/2/40 (UYU)

     2,233        75     

4.13%, 11/20/45

     33        30     

5.10%, 6/18/50

     36        36     

4.98%, 4/20/55

     55        54     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 90.9%    continued

 

Uruguay – 0.5% continued

        

Uruguay Monetary Regulation Bill,

        

0.00%, 10/26/23 (UYU)(5)

     $972        $24     
       
                445           

Uzbekistan – 0.6%

        

Republic of Uzbekistan International Bond,

        

3.70%, 11/25/30 (2)

     430        347     

Uzauto Motors AJ,

        

4.85%, 5/4/26 (1)

     150        128     
       
                475           

Venezuela – 0.8%

        

Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.,

        

8.50%, 10/27/20 (2) (7) (8)

     1,480        385     

9.00%, 11/17/21 (2) (7) (8)

     172        7     

12.75%, 2/17/22 (2) (7) (8)

     92        4     

5.38%, 4/12/27 (2) (7) (8)

     77        3     

9.75%, 5/17/35 (2) (7) (8)

     222        10     

Venezuela Government International Bond,

        

7.75%, 10/13/19 (2) (7) (8)

     72        5     

12.75%, 8/23/22 (2) (7) (8)

     151        16     

9.00%, 5/7/23 (2) (7) (8)

     62        6     

8.25%, 10/13/24 (2) (7) (8)

     141        14     

11.75%, 10/21/26 (2) (7) (8)

     632        65     

9.25%, 9/15/27 (7) (8)

     186        19     

9.25%, 5/7/28 (2) (7) (8)

     102        11     

11.95%, 8/5/31 (2) (7) (8)

     1,045        107     
       
                652           

Vietnam – 0.5%

        

Mong Duong Finance Holdings B.V.,

        

5.13%, 5/7/29 (1)

     250        211     

Viet Nam Debt & Asset Trading Corp.,

        

1.00%, 10/10/25 (2)

     300        252     
       
                463           

Zambia – 0.4%

        

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.,

        

7.50%, 4/1/25 (1)

     150        150     

Zambia Government International Bond,

        

5.38%, 9/20/22 (2) (7)

     400        170     
       
                320           

Total Foreign Issuer Bonds

                          

(Cost $89,652)

        76,954     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

NUMBER

OF SHARES

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 6.6%

 

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(12) (13)

     5,597,338      $ 5,597     

Total Investment Companies

 

                 

(Cost $5,597)

 

     5,597     
                            

Total Investments – 98.5%

 

                 

(Cost $96,113)

 

     83,399     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 1.5%

              1,231           

Net Assets – 100.0%

 

   $ 84,630     

 

(1) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(2) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. Regulation S applies to securities offerings that are made outside of the United States and do not involve direct selling efforts in the United States and as such may have restrictions on resale.

(3) 

Step coupon bond. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(4) 

Variable or floating rate security. Security issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a future date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2023.

(5) 

Zero coupon bond.

(6) 

Issuer has defaulted on terms of debt obligation.

(7) 

Issuer has defaulted on terms of debt obligation. Income is not being accrued.

(8) 

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of these restricted illiquid securities amounted to approximately $1,187,000 or 1.4% of net assets. Additional information on these restricted illiquid securities is as follows:

 

  SECURITY  

 

ACQUISITION

AND

ENFORCEABLE

DATE

   COST    
(000S)    

China Evergrande Group, 8.25%, 3/23/22

  8/10/21    $187

China Evergrande Group, 7.50%, 6/28/23

  9/9/21    50

China Evergrande Group, 10.50%, 4/11/24

  4/28/20    173

Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., 8.50%, 10/27/20

  4/4/17-11/14/18    1,199

Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., 9.00%, 11/17/21

  1/19/16-6/14/17    100

Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., 12.75%, 2/17/22

  3/10/16-6/14/17    51

Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., 5.38%, 4/12/27

  7/19/16-6/14/17    30

Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., 9.75%, 5/17/35

  6/20/16-6/14/17    105

Russian Federal Bond - OFZ, 7.25%, 5/10/34

  10/7/19-10/9/19    61
  SECURITY  

 

ACQUISITION

AND

ENFORCEABLE

DATE

   COST    
(000S)    

State Agency of Roads of Ukraine, 6.25%, 6/24/28

  6/17/21    $200

Ukraine Government International Bond, 15.84%, 2/26/25

  6/12/19    303

Ukraine Government International Bond, 7.75%, 9/1/26

  1/5/21    165

Ukraine Government International Bond, 6.88%, 5/21/29

  6/18/21    206

Venezuela Government International Bond, 7.75%, 10/13/19

  6/14/17-8/11/17    43

Venezuela Government International Bond, 12.75%, 8/23/22

  4/29/16-7/27/18    49

Venezuela Government International Bond, 9.00%, 5/7/23

  6/14/17-8/11/17    29

Venezuela Government International Bond, 8.25%, 10/13/24

  6/14/17-8/11/17    63

Venezuela Government International Bond, 11.75%, 10/21/26

  3/3/17-11/13/17    333

Venezuela Government International Bond, 9.25%, 9/15/27

  11/17/16-11/13/17    84

Venezuela Government International Bond, 9.25%, 5/7/28

  8/11/17-5/15/18    31

Venezuela Government International Bond, 11.95%, 8/5/31

  3/3/17-7/27/18    480

Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd., 9.95%, 6/8/23

  11/17/21    114

Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd., 6.35%, 1/13/27

  4/15/21    165

Zhenro Properties Group Ltd., 8.00%, 3/6/23

  2/13/23    13

 

(9) 

Perpetual bond. Maturity date represents next call date.

(10) 

Century bond maturing in 2110.

(11) 

Restricted security.

(12) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(13) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

10Y – 10 Year

1Y – 1 Year

5Y – 5 Year

CIB – Corporate and Investment Bank

CMT – Constant Maturity

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   256   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

BRL - Brazilian Real

CLP - Chilean Peso

CNH - Chinese Offshore Yuan

CNY - Chinese Yuan Renminbi

COP - Colombian Peso

CZK - Czech Koruna

DOP - Dominican Peso

EUR - Euro

HUF - Hungarian Forint

IDR - Indonesian Rupiah

KRW - Korean Won

KZT - Kazakhstan Tenge

MXN - Mexican Peso

MYR - Malaysian Ringgit

PEN - Peruvian Nuevo Sol

PLN - Polish Zloty

RON - Romanian Leu

RUB - Russian Ruble

THB - Thai Baht

UAH - Ukraine Hryvnia

UYU - Uruguayan Peso

UZS - Uzbekistan Som

ZAR - South African Rand

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had outstanding forward foreign currency exchange contracts as follows:

 

COUNTERPARTY   CONTRACTS
TO
DELIVER
CURRENCY
  AMOUNT
(LOCAL
CURRENCY)
(000S)
  IN
EXCHANGE
FOR
CURRENCY
  AMOUNT
(LOCAL
CURRENCY)
(000S)
    SETTLEMENT
DATE
  UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)
 
Barclays   United States Dollar   12       Chilean Peso     9,955     4/28/23     $    1  
BNP   United States Dollar   215       Czech Koruna     4,735     4/28/23     3  
BNP   United States Dollar   10       Philippine Peso     561     4/28/23    
Citibank   Egyptian Pound   259       United States Dollar     8     8/7/23    
Citibank   United States Dollar   37       Chilean Peso     30,056     4/28/23     1  
COUNTERPARTY   CONTRACTS
TO
DELIVER
CURRENCY
  AMOUNT
(LOCAL
CURRENCY)
(000S)
  IN
EXCHANGE
FOR
CURRENCY
  AMOUNT
(LOCAL
CURRENCY)
(000S)
    SETTLEMENT
DATE
  UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)
 
JPMorgan Chase   United States Dollar   43       Chilean Peso     35,961     4/28/23     $    2  
Merrill Lynch   United States Dollar   41       Czech Koruna     908     4/28/23     1  
Merrill Lynch   United States Dollar   73       Hungarian Forint     29,129     1/12/24     4  
Merrill Lynch   United States Dollar   82       Polish Zloty     359     4/28/23     1  
Morgan Stanley   Egyptian Pound   434       United States Dollar     12     1/16/24     1  
Morgan Stanley   United States Dollar   12       Chilean Peso     9,998     4/28/23    
Morgan Stanley   United States Dollar   52       Czech Koruna     1,146     4/28/23     1  
Morgan Stanley   United States Dollar   108       Indian Rupee     8,885     4/12/23    
Morgan Stanley   United States Dollar   51       Mexican Peso     987     4/28/23     3  
Morgan Stanley   United States Dollar   6       Polish Zloty     24     4/28/23    
Standard Chartered Bank   United States Dollar        24       Chilean Peso     19,811     4/28/23     1  
Standard Chartered Bank   United States Dollar        99       Hungarian Forint     36,863     4/28/23     5  
Standard Chartered Bank   United States Dollar   42       Peruvian Nuevo Sol     161     4/28/23     1  
           
Subtotal Appreciation                         25  
Barclays   Chilean Peso   9,955       United States Dollar     12     4/28/23    
Barclays   Indian Rupee   6,970       United States Dollar     84     4/12/23     (1
Barclays   South African Rand   776       United States Dollar     42     4/28/23     (1
Barclays   United States Dollar   85       Indian Rupee     6,970     4/12/23     (1
Barclays   United States Dollar   44       South African Rand     775     4/28/23     (1
BNP   Chinese Offshore Yuan   424       United States Dollar     61     4/28/23    
BNP   Czech Koruna   4,735       United States Dollar     213     4/28/23     (5
BNP   Philippine Peso   561       United States Dollar     10     4/28/23    
BNP   Romanian Leu   919       United States Dollar     198     4/28/23     (3
BNP   United States Dollar   63       Chinese Offshore Yuan     424     4/28/23     (1
BNP   United States Dollar   204       Romanian Leu     919     4/28/23     (2
Citibank   Chilean Peso   30,056       United States Dollar     37     4/28/23     (1
Citibank   United States Dollar   8       Egyptian Pound     259     8/7/23     (1
JPMorgan Chase   Chilean Peso   35,961       United States Dollar     45     4/28/23     (1
JPMorgan Chase   Euro   75       United States Dollar     81     4/26/23     (1
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   257   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS  DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND    continued

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

COUNTERPARTY   CONTRACTS
TO
DELIVER
CURRENCY
  AMOUNT
(LOCAL
CURRENCY)
(000S)
  IN
EXCHANGE
FOR
CURRENCY
  AMOUNT
(LOCAL
CURRENCY)
(000S)
    SETTLEMENT
DATE
  UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)
 
Merrill Lynch   Czech Koruna   908       United States Dollar     40     4/28/23     $    (1
Merrill Lynch   Hungarian Forint   29,129       United States Dollar     75     1/12/24     (3
Merrill Lynch   Polish Zloty   359       United States Dollar     80     4/28/23     (3
Merrill Lynch   South African Rand   777       United States Dollar     42     4/28/23     (1
Merrill Lynch   United States Dollar   45       South African Rand     777     4/28/23     (1
Morgan Stanley   Chilean Peso   9,998       United States Dollar     12     4/28/23    
Morgan Stanley   Czech Koruna   1,146       United States Dollar     51     4/28/23     (2
Morgan Stanley   Egyptian Pound   218       United States Dollar     7     4/6/23    
Morgan Stanley   Indian Rupee   8,884       United States Dollar     107     4/12/23     (1
Morgan Stanley   Mexican Peso   987       United States Dollar     53     4/28/23     (1
Morgan Stanley   Polish Zloty   24       United States Dollar     5     4/28/23    
Morgan Stanley   South African Rand   1,085       United States Dollar     59     4/28/23     (2
Morgan Stanley   United States Dollar   7       Egyptian Pound     218     4/6/23    
Morgan Stanley   United States Dollar   13       Egyptian Pound     434     1/16/24     (2
Morgan Stanley   United States Dollar   63       South African Rand     1,085     4/28/23     (2
Standard Chartered Bank   Chilean Peso   19,811       United States Dollar     25     4/28/23    
Standard Chartered Bank   Colombian Peso   190,721       United States Dollar     39     4/28/23     (2
Standard Chartered Bank   Euro   1,750       United States Dollar     1,900     5/11/23     (3
Standard Chartered Bank   Hungarian Forint   36,863       United States Dollar     101     4/28/23     (4
Standard Chartered Bank   Malaysian Ringgit   700       United States Dollar     158     4/28/23     (1
Standard Chartered Bank   Peruvian Nuevo Sol   161       United States Dollar     42     4/28/23     (1
Standard Chartered Bank   United States Dollar   41       Colombian Peso     190,721     4/28/23    
Standard Chartered Bank   United States Dollar   164       Malaysian Ringgit     700     4/28/23     (5
         

Subtotal Depreciation

                    (54

Total

                            $ (29)  

 

*

Amount rounds to less than one thousand.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY

  

% OF NET 

ASSETS 

 

United States Dollar

     64.0

All other currencies less than 5%

     34.5  

Total Investments

     98.5  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     1.5  

Net Assets

     100.0

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

INVESTMENTS

 

 

LEVEL 1
(000S)

   

 

LEVEL 2
(000S)

   

 

LEVEL 3
(000S)

   

 

TOTAL
(000S)

 

Corporate Bonds

  $     $ 848     $     $ 848  

Foreign Issuer Bonds(1)

          76,954             76,954  

Investment Companies

    5,597                   5,597  

Total Investments

  $ 5,597     $ 77,802     $     $ 83,399  

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

  $     $ 25     $     $ 25  

Liabilities

       

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

          (54           (54

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $     $ (29   $     $ (29

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   258   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

    

 

 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CONVERTIBLE BONDS – 0.0%

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.0%

        

Gulfport Energy Corp.,
10.00%, (100% Cash),
5/19/23(1) (2) (3) (4)

     $—        $19           

Telecommunications – 0.0%

        

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd.,

        

7.00%, (100% Cash), 4/19/23(1) (3)

     9        1           

Total Convertible Bonds

 

                 

(Cost $5)

 

     20     
        

CORPORATE BONDS – 78.1%

        

Advertising & Marketing – 0.2%

        

Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp.,

        

6.25%, 6/15/25 (1)

     60        60     

5.00%, 8/15/27 (1)

     266        240     

4.25%, 1/15/29 (1)

     174        144     

4.63%, 3/15/30 (1)

     100        83     
       
                527           

Aerospace & Defense – 2.7%

        

Boeing (The) Co.,

        

5.15%, 5/1/30

     79        80     

5.81%, 5/1/50

     205        206     

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.,

        

5.90%, 2/1/27

     25        26     

5.95%, 2/1/37

     100        101     

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 4/15/25 (1)

     75        75     

4.60%, 6/15/28

     25        21     

9.38%, 11/30/29 (1)

     311        339     

TransDigm, Inc.,

        

6.25%, 3/15/26 (1)

     1,364        1,365     

6.38%, 6/15/26

     930        909     

7.50%, 3/15/27

     100        100     

5.50%, 11/15/27

     400        377     

6.75%, 8/15/28 (1)

     702        709     

4.63%, 1/15/29

     100        89     

4.88%, 5/1/29

     1,200        1,062     

Triumph Group, Inc.,

        

7.75%, 8/15/25

     75        69     

9.00%, 3/15/28 (1)

     286        286     
       
                5,814           

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Apparel & Textile Products – 0.2%

        

Crocs, Inc.,

        

4.25%, 3/15/29 (1)

     $25        $22     

4.13%, 8/15/31 (1)

     199        164     

Hanesbrands, Inc.,

        

9.00%, 2/15/31 (1)

     146        150     

Kontoor Brands, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 11/15/29 (1)

     25        21     

Levi Strauss & Co.,

        

3.50%, 3/1/31 (1)

     97        83     
       
                440           

Asset Management – 1.7%

        

AG Issuer LLC,

        

6.25%, 3/1/28 (1)

     75        67     

AG TTMT Escrow Issuer LLC,

        

8.63%, 9/30/27 (1)

     25        25     

Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. LLC,

        

6.20%, 4/22/33 (1)

     115        120     

Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC,

        

5.25%, 4/15/29 (1)

     96        85     

5.00%, 1/15/32 (1)

     25        20     

Icahn Enterprises L.P./Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.,

        

4.75%, 9/15/24

     250        244     

6.38%, 12/15/25

     25        25     

6.25%, 5/15/26

     250        246     

5.25%, 5/15/27

     375        352     

4.38%, 2/1/29

     88        76     

NFP Corp.,

        

4.88%, 8/15/28 (1)

     270        244     

6.88%, 8/15/28 (1)

     2,186        1,876     

7.50%, 10/1/30 (1)

     25        24     

Owl Rock Capital Corp.,

        

3.75%, 7/22/25

     85        77     

OWL Rock Core Income Corp.,

        

7.75%, 9/16/27 (1)

     116        114     
       
                3,595           

Automotive – 3.5%

        

Adient Global Holdings Ltd.,

        

7.00%, 4/15/28 (1)

     25        26     

8.25%, 4/15/31 (1)

     25        26     

Clarios Global L.P.,

        

6.75%, 5/15/25 (1)

     107        108     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   259   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Automotive – 3.5% continued

        

Clarios Global L.P./Clarios U.S. Finance Co.,

        

6.25%, 5/15/26 (1)

     $153        $153     

8.50%, 5/15/27 (1)

     650        652     

Dealer Tire LLC/DT Issuer LLC,

        

8.00%, 2/1/28 (1)

     25        22     

Dornoch Debt Merger Sub, Inc.,

        

6.63%, 10/15/29 (1)

     1,015        685     

Ford Motor Co.,

        

9.63%, 4/22/30

     930        1,080     

7.45%, 7/16/31

     800        846     

3.25%, 2/12/32

     281        221     

6.10%, 8/19/32

     100        97     

4.75%, 1/15/43

     100        77     

5.29%, 12/8/46

     300        246     

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

        

4.69%, 6/9/25

     200        192     

5.13%, 6/16/25

     400        392     

4.13%, 8/4/25

     200        190     

4.39%, 1/8/26

     195        185     

6.95%, 3/6/26

     240        244     

4.13%, 8/17/27

     135        124     

5.11%, 5/3/29

     525        493     

4.00%, 11/13/30

     200        170     

3.63%, 6/17/31

     200        165     

General Motors Co.,

        

5.40%, 4/1/48

     112        96     

Goodyear Tire & Rubber (The) Co.,

        

9.50%, 5/31/25

     122        125     

5.00%, 5/31/26

     50        48     

5.00%, 7/15/29

     157        140     

5.25%, 4/30/31

     25        22     

5.25%, 7/15/31 (1)

     100        86     

5.63%, 4/30/33

     50        43     

PM General Purchaser LLC,

        

9.50%, 10/1/28 (1)

     50        46     

Real Hero Merger Sub 2, Inc.,

        

6.25%, 2/1/29 (1)

     800        591     

Wheel Pros, Inc.,

        

6.50%, 5/15/29 (1)

     25        11     
       
                7,602           
    PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Banking – 0.2%

      

Bank of America Corp.,

      

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 2.93%), 5.88%, 3/15/28 (5) (6)

    $75       $67     

Citigroup, Inc.,

      

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 4.07%), 8.87%, 7/30/23 (6) (7)

    50       50     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 3.23%), 4.70%, 1/30/25 (5) (6)

    75       66     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

      

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.30%), 6.00%, 8/1/23 (5) (6)

    50       49     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.33%), 6.13%, 4/30/24 (5) (6)

    50       49     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.33%), 6.10%, 10/1/24 (5) (6)

    50       49     

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 3.13%), 4.60%, 2/1/25 (5) (6)

    25       23     

PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc.,

      

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 7Y + 2.81%), 6.25%, 3/15/30 (5) (6)

    125       116     
       
              469           

Beverages – 0.0%

      

Triton Water Holdings, Inc.,

      

6.25%, 4/1/29(1)

    50       40           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.5%

 

    

Bausch Health Americas, Inc.,

      

8.50%, 1/31/27 (1)

    175       80     

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

      

9.00%, 12/15/25 (1)

    75       60     

6.13%, 2/1/27 (1)

    50       32     

7.00%, 1/15/28 (1)

    25       10     

5.00%, 1/30/28 (1)

    75       29     

7.25%, 5/30/29 (1)

    50       19     

5.25%, 1/30/30 (1)

    75       28     

5.25%, 2/15/31 (1)

    50       19     

Endo Dac/Endo Finance LLC/Endo Finco, Inc.,

      

9.50%, 7/31/27 (1) (8)

    125       10     

6.00%, 6/30/28 (1) (8)

    16       1     

Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I S.a.r.l./Endo U.S., Inc.,

      

6.13%, 4/1/29 (1) (9)

    50       37     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   260   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.5%    continued

 

Jazz Securities DAC,

        

4.38%, 1/15/29 (1)

     $200        $184     

Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A./Mallinckrodt CB LLC,

        

10.00%, 4/15/25 (1) (8)

     50        42     

10.00%, 6/15/29 (1)

     43        23     

Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer B.V.,

        

5.13%, 4/30/31 (1)

     385        342     

P&L Development LLC/PLD Finance Corp.,

        

7.75%, 11/15/25 (1)

     50        39     

Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 4/1/27 (1) (9)

     161        120     

Prestige Brands, Inc.,

        

5.13%, 1/15/28 (1)

     25        24     

3.75%, 4/1/31 (1)

     25        21     
       
                1,120           

Cable & Satellite – 3.0%

        

Cable One, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 11/15/30 (1)

     102        83     

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,

        

5.00%, 2/1/28 (1)

     180        166     

6.38%, 9/1/29 (1)

     355        339     

4.75%, 3/1/30 (1)

     455        394     

4.50%, 8/15/30 (1)

     425        359     

4.25%, 2/1/31 (1)

     402        329     

7.38%, 3/1/31 (1)

     75        74     

4.75%, 2/1/32 (1)

     550        462     

4.50%, 5/1/32

     333        272     

4.50%, 6/1/33 (1)

     325        262     

4.25%, 1/15/34 (1)

     357        279     

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital,

        

5.50%, 4/1/63

     52        42     

CSC Holdings LLC,

        

5.25%, 6/1/24

     25        24     

5.75%, 1/15/30 (1)

     275        145     

4.13%, 12/1/30 (1)

     505        363     

4.50%, 11/15/31 (1)

     200        144     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Cable & Satellite – 3.0%    continued

        

Directv Financing LLC/Directv Financing Co-Obligor, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 8/15/27 (1)

     $298        $270     

DISH DBS Corp.,

        

5.88%, 11/15/24

     75        67     

5.25%, 12/1/26 (1)

     444        354     

7.38%, 7/1/28

     150        86     

5.75%, 12/1/28 (1)

     25        19     

5.13%, 6/1/29

     242        129     

DISH Network Corp.,

        

11.75%, 11/15/27 (1)

     300        291     

GCI LLC,

        

4.75%, 10/15/28 (1)

     72        62     

Midcontinent Communications/Midcontinent Finance Corp.,

        

5.38%, 8/15/27 (1)

     50        45     

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 9/15/26 (1)

     87        68     

6.50%, 9/15/28 (1)

     660        271     

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.,

        

3.13%, 9/1/26 (1)

     355        320     

5.00%, 8/1/27 (1)

     378        354     

4.00%, 7/15/28 (1)

     175        150     

5.50%, 7/1/29 (1)

     50        46     

3.88%, 9/1/31 (1)

     200        155     
       
                6,424           

Chemicals – 1.2%

        

Avient Corp.,

        

5.75%, 5/15/25 (1)

     50        50     

7.13%, 8/1/30 (1)

     125        129     

Axalta Coating Systems LLC/Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding B B.V.,

        

4.75%, 6/15/27 (1)

     150        143     

Chemours (The) Co.,

        

5.38%, 5/15/27

     25        23     

5.75%, 11/15/28 (1)

     50        45     

4.63%, 11/15/29 (1)

     50        41     

Cornerstone Chemical Co.,

        

10.25%, (100% Cash), 9/1/27 (1) (3)

     25        23     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   261   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

Chemicals – 1.2%    continued

 

  

Element Solutions, Inc.,

        

3.88%, 9/1/28 (1)

     $449        $394     

HB Fuller Co.,

        

4.25%, 10/15/28

     130        115     

Illuminate Buyer LLC/Illuminate Holdings IV, Inc.,

        

9.00%, 7/1/28 (1)

     157        139     

Innophos Holdings, Inc.,

        

9.38%, 2/15/28 (1)

     50        51     

Iris Holdings, Inc.,

        

8.75%, (100% Cash), 2/15/26 (1) (3)

     25        23     

LSB Industries, Inc.,

        

6.25%, 10/15/28 (1)

     25        22     

Minerals Technologies, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 7/1/28 (1)

     112        102     

Olin Corp.,

        

5.63%, 8/1/29

     125        121     

Olympus Water U.S. Holding Corp.,

        

6.25%, 10/1/29 (1)

     200        148     

Polar U.S. Borrower LLC/Schenectady International Group, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 5/15/26 (1)

     50        26     

SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 5/1/28 (1)

     50        45     

6.63%, 5/1/29 (1)

     100        83     

SK Invictus Intermediate II S.a.r.l.,

        

5.00%, 10/30/29 (1)

     151        125     

Trinseo Materials Operating S.C.A./Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc.,

        

5.38%, 9/1/25 (1)

     100        81     

5.13%, 4/1/29 (1)

     100        61     

Tronox, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 3/15/29 (1)

     100        84     

WR Grace Holdings LLC,

        

4.88%, 6/15/27 (1)

     75        72     

5.63%, 8/15/29 (1)

     410        347     

7.38%, 3/1/31 (1)

     25        25           
                2,518           

Commercial Support Services – 1.9%

 

ADT Security (The) Corp.,

        

4.13%, 6/15/23

     3        3     

4.13%, 8/1/29 (1)

     165        147     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

Commercial Support Services – 1.9%    continued

 

4.88%, 7/15/32 (1)

     $75        $66     

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

        

6.63%, 7/15/26 (1)

     290        279     

9.75%, 7/15/27 (1)

     246        219     

6.00%, 6/1/29 (1)

     325        243     

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp./Atlas Luxco 4 S.a.r.l.,

        

4.63%, 6/1/28 (1)

     340        285     

4.63%, 6/1/28 (1)

     385        326     

AMN Healthcare, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 10/1/27 (1)

     50        46     

4.00%, 4/15/29 (1)

     297        263     

APX Group, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 2/15/27 (1)

     51        51     

5.75%, 7/15/29 (1)

     217        194     

Aramark Services, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 4/1/25 (1)

     140        138     

6.38%, 5/1/25 (1)

     200        201     

5.00%, 2/1/28 (1)

     151        143     

ASGN, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 5/15/28 (1)

     100        93     

Clean Harbors, Inc.,

        

6.38%, 2/1/31 (1)

     106        108     

Covanta Holding Corp.,

        

5.00%, 9/1/30

     50        43     

Korn Ferry,

        

4.63%, 12/15/27 (1)

     140        132     

Legends Hospitality Holding Co. LLC/Legends Hospitality Co-Issuer, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 2/1/26 (1)

     115        103     

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc.,

        

5.25%, 4/15/24 (1)

     25        25     

5.75%, 4/15/26 (1)

     129        128     

6.25%, 1/15/28 (1)

     211        197     

Sotheby’s,

        

7.38%, 10/15/27 (1)

     200        189     

Sotheby’s/Bidfair Holdings, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 6/1/29 (1)

     200        166     

TKC Holdings, Inc.,

        

10.50%, 5/15/29 (1)

     25        16     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Commercial Support Services – 1.9%    continued

 

  

WASH Multifamily Acquisition, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 4/15/26 (1)

   $ 100      $ 95     

Waste Pro U.S.A., Inc.,

        

5.50%, 2/15/26 (1)

     272        250           
                4,149           

Construction Materials – 1.0%

 

  

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 9/30/27 (1)

     119        113     

6.38%, 6/15/30 (1)

     145        142     

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.,

        

5.25%, 7/15/28 (1)

     94        83     

9.75%, 7/15/28 (1)

     116        111     

Oscar AcquisitionCo LLC/Oscar Finance, Inc.,

        

9.50%, 4/15/30 (1)

     1,290        1,110     

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC,

        

6.00%, 11/1/28 (1)

     275        258     

Standard Industries, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 2/15/27 (1)

     135        128     

4.75%, 1/15/28 (1)

     25        23     

4.38%, 7/15/30 (1)

     195        170     

3.38%, 1/15/31 (1)

     11        9     

Summit Materials LLC/Summit Materials Finance Corp.,

        

5.25%, 1/15/29 (1)

     50        47           
                2,194           

Consumer Services – 0.2%

        

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 3/1/28 (1)

     40        38     

Carriage Services, Inc.,

        

4.25%, 5/15/29 (1)

     25        21     

Graham Holdings Co.,

        

5.75%, 6/1/26 (1)

     25        24     

PROG Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.00%, 11/15/29 (1)

     25        21     

Service Corp. International,

        

3.38%, 8/15/30

     50        43     

4.00%, 5/15/31

     298        262           
                409           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Containers & Packaging – 3.0%

 

  

Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance U.S.A. LLC/Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance PLC,

        

6.00%, 6/15/27 (1)

   $ 420      $ 416     

3.25%, 9/1/28 (1)

     430        370     

4.00%, 9/1/29 (1)

     348        272     

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings U.S.A., Inc.,

        

5.25%, 8/15/27 (1)

     200        158     

Ball Corp.,

        

6.88%, 3/15/28

     75        78     

2.88%, 8/15/30

     105        87     

3.13%, 9/15/31

     193        160     

Berry Global, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 7/15/26 (1)

     50        49     

5.63%, 7/15/27 (1)

     25        25     

Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.63%, 4/15/29 (1)

     154        148     

8.75%, 4/15/30 (1)

     128        116     

Crown Americas LLC,

        

5.25%, 4/1/30

     75        72     

Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. VI,

        

4.75%, 2/1/26

     77        75     

Graphic Packaging International LLC,

        

3.50%, 3/15/28 (1)

     45        41     

LABL, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 7/15/26 (1)

     680        656     

10.50%, 7/15/27 (1)

     50        46     

5.88%, 11/1/28 (1)

     115        102     

9.50%, 11/1/28 (1)

     62        63     

8.25%, 11/1/29 (1)

     25        21     

Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.,

        

7.88%, 8/15/26 (1)

     837        837     

9.25%, 4/15/27 (1)

     35        32     

OI European Group B.V.,

        

4.75%, 2/15/30 (1)

     125        114     

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.,

        

5.38%, 1/15/25 (1)

     25        25     

6.38%, 8/15/25 (1)

     50        50     

6.63%, 5/13/27 (1)

     119        119     

Sealed Air Corp.,

        

4.00%, 12/1/27 (1)

     100        93     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Containers & Packaging – 3.0%    continued

 

  

6.13%, 2/1/28 (1)

   $ 135      $ 137     

5.00%, 4/15/29 (1)

     50        47     

6.88%, 7/15/33 (1)

     25        25     

Silgan Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 2/1/28

     25        24     

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,

        

9.25%, 8/1/24 (1) (10)

     1,070        1,059     

6.63%, 11/1/25 (1) (10)

     865        798     

TriMas Corp.,

        

4.13%, 4/15/29 (1)

     50        44           
                6,359           

Electric Utilities – 0.8%

        

Calpine Corp.,

        

4.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     30        28     

5.13%, 3/15/28

     226        207     

4.63%, 2/1/29 (1)

     25        22     

5.00%, 2/1/31 (1)

     50        42     

Clearway Energy Operating LLC,

        

4.75%, 3/15/28 (1)

     25        24     

3.75%, 1/15/32 (1)

     175        145     

Edison International,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 4.70%), 5.38%, 3/15/26 (5) (6)

     149        132     

FirstEnergy Transmission LLC,

        

5.45%, 7/15/44 (1)

     127        122     

Leeward Renewable Energy Operations LLC,

        

4.25%, 7/1/29 (1)

     25        22     

NextEra Energy Operating Partners L.P.,

        

3.88%, 10/15/26 (1)

     50        46     

NRG Energy, Inc.,

        

6.63%, 1/15/27

     16        16     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 5.92%), 10.25%, 3/15/28 (1) (5) (6)

     162        155     

3.38%, 2/15/29 (1)

     25        21     

3.88%, 2/15/32 (1)

     50        40     

7.00%, 3/15/33 (1)

     100        104     

Pattern Energy Operations L.P./Pattern Energy Operations, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 8/15/28 (1)

     71        65     

PG&E Corp.,

        

5.00%, 7/1/28

     100        94     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Electric Utilities – 0.8%    continued

 

  

Talen Energy Supply LLC,

        

6.63%, 1/15/28 (1) (8)

   $ 50      $ 51     

TerraForm Power Operating LLC,

        

5.00%, 1/31/28 (1)

     50        47     

4.75%, 1/15/30 (1)

     50        45     

Vistra Corp.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 5.74%), 7.00%, 12/15/26 (1) (5) (6)

     179        157     

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

        

5.50%, 9/1/26 (1)

     50        48     

5.00%, 7/31/27 (1)

     50        47     

4.38%, 5/1/29 (1)

     56        50           
                1,730           

Electrical Equipment – 0.5%

        

BWX Technologies, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 6/30/28 (1)

     132        119     

4.13%, 4/15/29 (1)

     25        22     

Sensata Technologies B.V.,

        

5.63%, 11/1/24 (1)

     49        49     

5.00%, 10/1/25 (1)

     25        25     

4.00%, 4/15/29 (1)

     400        361     

5.88%, 9/1/30 (1)

     145        144     

Sensata Technologies, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 2/15/30 (1)

     14        13     

Vertiv Group Corp.,

        

4.13%, 11/15/28 (1)

     141        124     

WESCO Distribution, Inc.,

        

7.25%, 6/15/28 (1)

     177        182           
                1,039           

Engineering & Construction – 0.2%

 

Arcosa, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 4/15/29 (1)

     117        104     

Dycom Industries, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 4/15/29 (1)

     74        67     

IEA Energy Services LLC,

        

6.63%, 8/15/29 (1)

     220        209     

Installed Building Products, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 2/1/28 (1)

     25        23     

TopBuild Corp.,

        

4.13%, 2/15/32 (1)

     25        21           
                424           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   264   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Entertainment Content – 1.2%

 

  

Allen Media LLC/Allen Media Co-Issuer, Inc.,

        

10.50%, 2/15/28 (1) (10)

   $ 100      $ 55     

AMC Networks, Inc.,

        

4.75%, 8/1/25

     50        44     

4.25%, 2/15/29

     185        114     

Diamond Sports Group LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co.,

        

5.38%, 8/15/26 (1) (8) (10)

     75        4     

Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC,

        

5.50%, 4/15/29 (1)

     66        43     

Playtika Holding Corp.,

        

4.25%, 3/15/29 (1)

     75        62     

Sterling Entertainment Group LLC,

        

10.25%, 1/15/24 (2) (10)

     1,110        1,074     

TEGNA, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 3/15/28

     100        87     

5.00%, 9/15/29

     75        65     

Univision Communications, Inc.,

        

5.13%, 2/15/25 (1)

     50        49     

6.63%, 6/1/27 (1)

     200        190     

4.50%, 5/1/29

     175        147     

7.38%, 6/30/30 (1)

     204        193     

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.41%, 3/15/26

     25        25     

5.14%, 3/15/52 (1)

     339        275     

5.39%, 3/15/62 (1)

     147        119     

WMG Acquisition Corp.,

        

3.00%, 2/15/31 (1)

     25        21           
                2,567           

Food – 1.1%

 

  

B&G Foods, Inc.,

        

5.25%, 4/1/25

     680        633     

BellRing Brands, Inc.,

        

7.00%, 3/15/30 (1)

     125        127     

Chobani LLC/Chobani Finance Corp., Inc.,

        

7.50%, 4/15/25 (1)

     339        330     

4.63%, 11/15/28 (1)

     206        188     

Darling Ingredients, Inc.,

        

5.25%, 4/15/27 (1)

     50        49     

6.00%, 6/15/30 (1)

     202        201     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Food – 1.1%    continued

 

  

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd./HLF Financing, Inc.,

        

7.88%, 9/1/25 (1)

   $ 75      $ 71     

HLF Financing S.a.r.l. LLC/Herbalife International, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 6/1/29 (1)

     25        19     

JBS U.S.A. LUX S.A./JBS U.S.A. Food Co./JBS U.S.A. Finance, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 1/15/30 (1)

     50        48     

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 5/15/28 (1)

     126        122     

4.13%, 1/31/30 (1)

     50        46     

4.38%, 1/31/32 (1)

     190        172     

Nathan’s Famous, Inc.,

        

6.63%, 11/1/25 (1)

     26        26     

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.,

        

3.50%, 3/1/32

     29        24     

Post Holdings, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 3/1/27 (1)

     27        26     

5.63%, 1/15/28 (1)

     25        24     

5.50%, 12/15/29 (1)

     175        165     

4.63%, 4/15/30 (1)

     50        45     

4.50%, 9/15/31 (1)

     25        22     

Simmons Foods, Inc./Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc./Simmons Pet Food, Inc./Simmons Feed,

        

4.63%, 3/1/29 (1)

     75        61           
                2,399           

Forestry, Paper & Wood Products – 0.0%

 

  

Domtar Corp.,

        

6.75%, 10/1/28 (1)

     42        37     

Glatfelter Corp.,

        

4.75%, 11/15/29 (1)

     25        17           
                54           

Gas & Water Utilities – 0.2%

 

  

AmeriGas Partners L.P./AmeriGas Finance Corp.,

        

5.50%, 5/20/25

     25        24     

5.75%, 5/20/27

     50        47     

Ferrellgas L.P./Ferrellgas Finance Corp.,

        

5.38%, 4/1/26 (1)

     150        140     

5.88%, 4/1/29 (1)

     100        86     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

Gas & Water Utilities – 0.2%    continued

 

Suburban Propane Partners

        

L.P./Suburban Energy Finance Corp.,

        

5.00%, 6/1/31 (1)

     $25        $22     
       
                319           

Health Care Facilities & Services – 4.4%

 

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.,

        

5.50%, 7/1/28 (1)

     126        122     

5.00%, 4/15/29 (1)

     50        47     

AdaptHealth LLC,

        

6.13%, 8/1/28 (1)

     43        40     

AHP Health Partners, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 7/15/29 (1)

     137        115     

Air Methods Corp.,

        

8.00%, 5/15/25 (1)

     50        3     

Cano Health LLC,

        

6.25%, 10/1/28 (1)

     720        394     

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.,

        

3.13%, 2/15/29 (1)

     80        70     

3.50%, 4/1/30 (1)

     45        40     

Centene Corp.,

        

2.63%, 8/1/31

     42        34     

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.,

        

4.25%, 5/1/28 (1)

     87        81     

3.75%, 3/15/29 (1)

     50        44     

4.00%, 3/15/31 (1)

     25        22     

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.,

        

8.00%, 3/15/26 (1)

     200        193     

5.63%, 3/15/27 (1)

     385        338     

8.00%, 12/15/27 (1)

     121        117     

6.00%, 1/15/29 (1)

     120        102     

6.88%, 4/15/29 (1)

     50        31     

6.13%, 4/1/30 (1)

     125        75     

5.25%, 5/15/30 (1)

     240        188     

4.75%, 2/15/31 (1)

     125        92     

DaVita, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 6/1/30 (1)

     275        235     

3.75%, 2/15/31 (1)

     25        20     

Encompass Health Corp.,

        

4.50%, 2/1/28

     165        154     

4.75%, 2/1/30

     75        68     

Envision Healthcare Corp.,

        

8.75%, 10/15/26 (1)

     50        9     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

Health Care Facilities & Services – 4.4%    continued

 

HCA, Inc.,

        

5.38%, 2/1/25

     $250        $250     

5.88%, 2/15/26

     150        152     

4.63%, 3/15/52 (1)

     20        17     

IQVIA, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 5/15/27 (1)

     215        211     

Legacy LifePoint Health LLC,

        

6.75%, 4/15/25 (1)

     116        110     

4.38%, 2/15/27 (1)

     48        39     

LifePoint Health, Inc.,

        

5.38%, 1/15/29 (1)

     25        15     

ModivCare Escrow Issuer, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 10/1/29 (1)

     50        42     

ModivCare, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 11/15/25 (1)

     35        34     

Molina Healthcare, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 6/15/28 (1)

     187        174     

3.88%, 11/15/30 (1)

     75        65     

3.88%, 5/15/32 (1)

     210        177     

Option Care Health, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 10/31/29 (1)

     1,073        948     

Owens & Minor, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 3/31/29 (1)

     75        59     

6.63%, 4/1/30 (1)

     50        43     

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.,

        

5.38%, 2/15/30 (1)

     25        23     

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.,

        

7.25%, 11/1/25 (1)

     75        66     

RP Escrow Issuer LLC,

        

5.25%, 12/15/25 (1)

     25        19     

Select Medical Corp.,

        

6.25%, 8/15/26 (1)

     75        73     

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 7/1/25 (1)

     830        821     

10.00%, 4/15/27 (1)

     426        434     

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

        

4.63%, 9/1/24

     75        74     

4.88%, 1/1/26

     280        275     

6.25%, 2/1/27

     220        216     

5.13%, 11/1/27

     688        661     

6.13%, 10/1/28

     1,537        1,473     

4.25%, 6/1/29

     50        45     

4.38%, 1/15/30

     100        90     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Health Care Facilities & Services – 4.4%    continued

 

  

6.13%, 6/15/30 (1)

     $198        $195     

6.88%, 11/15/31

     25        24     
       
                9,459           

Home & Office Products – 0.5%

        

CD&R Smokey Buyer, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 7/15/25 (1)

     505        433     

Newell Brands, Inc.,

        

4.70%, 4/1/26

     225        217     

6.38%, 9/15/27

     25        25     

6.63%, 9/15/29

     50        50     

5.88%, 4/1/36

     50        44     

6.00%, 4/1/46

     25        21     

Scotts Miracle-Gro (The) Co.,

        

4.00%, 4/1/31

     50        40     

4.38%, 2/1/32

     25        20     

SWF Escrow Issuer Corp.,

        

6.50%, 10/1/29 (1)

     121        74     

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 4/15/29 (1)

     143        126     

3.88%, 10/15/31 (1)

     50        42     
       
                1,092           

Home Construction – 0.7%

        

Adams Homes, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 2/15/25 (1)

     50        44     

Ashton Woods U.S.A. LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co.,

        

6.63%, 1/15/28 (1)

     50        45     

4.63%, 8/1/29 (1)

     97        79     

4.63%, 4/1/30 (1)

     50        41     

Beazer Homes U.S.A., Inc.,

        

6.75%, 3/15/25

     50        49     

7.25%, 10/15/29

     50        47     

Camelot Return Merger Sub, Inc.,

        

8.75%, 8/1/28 (1)

     104        96     

Century Communities, Inc.,

        

3.88%, 8/15/29 (1)

     25        21     

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.,

        

6.13%, 1/15/29 (1)

     25        18     

Forestar Group, Inc.,

        

3.85%, 5/15/26 (1)

     25        22     

5.00%, 3/1/28 (1)

     50        45     

Griffon Corp.,

        

5.75%, 3/1/28

     100        93     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Home Construction – 0.7%    continued

 

  

JELD-WEN, Inc.,

        

6.25%, 5/15/25 (1)

     $50        $50     

4.63%, 12/15/25 (1)

     7        6     

KB Home,

        

6.88%, 6/15/27

     25        25     

7.25%, 7/15/30

     150        152     

4.00%, 6/15/31

     25        22     

Masonite International Corp.,

        

5.38%, 2/1/28 (1)

     75        72     

Meritage Homes Corp.,

        

6.00%, 6/1/25

     75        76     

3.88%, 4/15/29 (1)

     75        67     

MIWD Holdco II LLC/MIWD Finance Corp.,

        

5.50%, 2/1/30 (1)

     25        21     

PGT Innovations, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 10/1/29 (1)

     50        45     

Shea Homes L.P./ Shea Homes Funding Corp.,

        

4.75%, 2/15/28

     50        45     

4.75%, 4/1/29

     25        22     

STL Holding Co. LLC,

        

7.50%, 2/15/26 (1)

     50        44     

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 6/15/27 (1)

     85        83     

5.75%, 1/15/28 (1)

     25        25     

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.,

        

4.38%, 4/15/23

     75        75     

4.88%, 3/15/27

     25        24     

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.,

        

5.25%, 6/1/27

     110        104     

Weekley Homes LLC/Weekley Finance Corp.,

        

4.88%, 9/15/28 (1)

     50        42     
       
                1,600           

Household Products – 0.2%

        

Central Garden & Pet Co.,

        

4.13%, 10/15/30

     25        22     

4.13%, 4/30/31 (1)

     124        107     

Coty, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 4/15/26 (1)

     25        24     

Edgewell Personal Care Co.,

        

4.13%, 4/1/29 (1)

     50        44     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Household Products – 0.2%    continued

 

  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.50%, 12/31/27 (1)

     $25        $24     

Spectrum Brands, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 7/15/30 (1)

     25        22     

3.88%, 3/15/31 (1)

     105        86     
       
                329           

Industrial Intermediate Products – 1.0%

 

Chart Industries, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 1/1/30 (1)

     298        308     

9.50%, 1/1/31 (1)

     190        200     

EnPro Industries, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 10/15/26

     82        80     

FXI Holdings, Inc.,

        

7.88%, 11/1/24 (1)

     75        70     

12.25%, 11/15/26 (1)

     123        109     

Gates Global LLC/Gates Corp.,

        

6.25%, 1/15/26 (1)

     93        91     

New Star Metals, Inc.,

        

8.00%, 1/9/24 (2)

     1,298        1,292     

Park-Ohio Industries, Inc.,

        

6.63%, 4/15/27

     75        58     

Roller Bearing Co. of America, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 10/15/29 (1)

     25        22     
       
                2,230           

Industrial Support Services – 0.8%

 

Alta Equipment Group, Inc.,

        

5.63%, 4/15/26 (1)

     50        47     

APi Group DE, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 7/15/29 (1)

     110        94     

4.75%, 10/15/29 (1)

     130        114     

BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc.,

        

7.63%, 5/1/27 (1)

     203        186     

Herc Holdings, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 7/15/27 (1)

     118        114     

NESCO Holdings II, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 4/15/29 (1)

     138        125     

PECF USS Intermediate Holding III Corp.,

        

8.00%, 11/15/29 (1)

     50        33     

Resideo Funding, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 9/1/29 (1)

     84        70     

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 1/15/28

     25        24     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Industrial Support Services – 0.8%    continued

 

  

6.00%, 12/15/29 (1)

     $465        $471     

5.25%, 1/15/30

     75        72     

4.00%, 7/15/30

     100        90     

3.88%, 2/15/31

     100        88     

3.75%, 1/15/32

     50        43     

Williams Scotsman International, Inc.,

        

6.13%, 6/15/25 (1)

     19        19     

4.63%, 8/15/28 (1)

     88        80     
       
                1,670           

Institutional Financial Services – 0.1%

 

Coinbase Global, Inc.,

        

3.38%, 10/1/28 (1)

     50        31     

3.63%, 10/1/31 (1)

     125        70     

Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc., (Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.22%), 4.95%,

        

2/10/25 (5) (6)

     50        46     

Jane Street Group/JSG Finance, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 11/15/29 (1)

     100        89     
       
                236           

Insurance – 2.6%

        

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.,

        

7.00%, 11/15/25 (1)

     150        141     

4.25%, 2/15/29 (1)

     150        128     

6.00%, 8/1/29 (1)

     49        40     

Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer,

        

4.25%, 10/15/27 (1)

     311        279     

6.75%, 10/15/27 (1)

     540        501     

6.75%, 4/15/28 (1)

     164        162     

5.88%, 11/1/29 (1)

     355        299     

AmWINS Group, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 6/30/29 (1)

     110        97     

AssuredPartners, Inc.,

        

7.00%, 8/15/25 (1)

     865        842     

5.63%, 1/15/29 (1)

     25        22     

GTCR AP Finance, Inc.,

        

8.00%, 5/15/27 (1)

     943        900     

HUB International Ltd.,

        

7.00%, 5/1/26 (1)

     1,955        1,921     

5.63%, 12/1/29 (1)

     25        22     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Insurance – 2.6%    continued

 

  

NMI Holdings, Inc.,

        

7.38%, 6/1/25 (1)

     $100        $100     

Ryan Specialty Group LLC,

        

4.38%, 2/1/30 (1)

     120        105     
       
                5,559           

Internet Media & Services – 1.5%

 

ANGI Group LLC,

        

3.88%, 8/15/28 (1)

     108        82     

Arches Buyer, Inc.,

        

4.25%, 6/1/28 (1)

     25        21     

6.13%, 12/1/28 (1)

     620        511     

Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.00%, 2/15/29 (1)

     25        17     

Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC/GD Finance Co., Inc.,

        

5.25%, 12/1/27 (1)

     75        73     

3.50%, 3/1/29 (1)

     144        125     

Match Group Holdings II LLC,

        

5.00%, 12/15/27 (1)

     50        47     

4.63%, 6/1/28 (1)

     50        46     

5.63%, 2/15/29 (1)

     75        71     

4.13%, 8/1/30 (1)

     50        43     

Millennium Escrow Corp.,

        

6.63%, 8/1/26 (1)

     25        16     

Netflix, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 11/15/28

     25        26     

Uber Technologies, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 5/15/25 (1)

     125        127     

8.00%, 11/1/26 (1)

     285        292     

7.50%, 9/15/27 (1)

     353        364     

6.25%, 1/15/28 (1)

     157        157     

4.50%, 8/15/29 (1)

     1,391        1,268     

Ziff Davis, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 10/15/30 (1)

     22        19     
       
                3,305           

Leisure Facilities & Services – 7.4%

 

Affinity Interactive,

        

6.88%, 12/15/27 (1)

     100        89     

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.,

        

10.00%, 6/15/26 (1)

     367        233     

5.88%, 11/15/26

     25        10     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Leisure Facilities & Services – 7.4%    continued

 

  

Boyd Gaming Corp.,

        

4.75%, 6/15/31 (1)

     $786        $714     

Boyne U.S.A., Inc.,

        

4.75%, 5/15/29 (1)

     121        108     

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

        

6.25%, 7/1/25 (1)

     366        366     

8.13%, 7/1/27 (1)

     262        267     

4.63%, 10/15/29 (1)

     569        498     

7.00%, 2/15/30 (1)

     532        541     

Caesars Resort Collection LLC/CRC Finco, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 7/1/25 (1)

     140        140     

Carnival Corp.,

        

7.63%, 3/1/26 (1)

     465        424     

5.75%, 3/1/27 (1)

     1,095        898     

9.88%, 8/1/27 (1)

     196        202     

6.65%, 1/15/28

     50        38     

4.00%, 8/1/28 (1)

     90        77     

6.00%, 5/1/29 (1)

     644        512     

10.50%, 6/1/30 (1)

     475        456     

Carnival Holdings Bermuda Ltd.,

        

10.38%, 5/1/28 (1)

     523        563     

Carnival PLC,

        

7.88%, 6/1/27

     125        123     

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 7/1/29 (1)

     25        20     

CCM Merger, Inc.,

        

6.38%, 5/1/26 (1)

     82        80     

CDI Escrow Issuer, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 4/1/30 (1)

     260        251     

CEC Entertainment LLC,

        

6.75%, 5/1/26 (1)

     25        24     

Cedar Fair L.P.,

        

5.25%, 7/15/29

     25        23     

Cedar Fair L.P./Canada’s Wonderland Co./Magnum Management Corp./Millennium Op,

        

5.50%, 5/1/25 (1)

     99        99     

6.50%, 10/1/28

     125        121     

Churchill Downs, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 4/1/27 (1)

     295        289     

4.75%, 1/15/28 (1)

     52        49     

Cinemark U.S.A., Inc.,

        

5.88%, 3/15/26 (1)

     150        141     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Leisure Facilities & Services – 7.4%    continued

 

  

5.25%, 7/15/28 (1)

     $225        $195     

Everi Holdings, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 7/15/29 (1)

     50        45     

Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta

        

Entertainment Finance Co., Inc.,

        

4.63%, 1/15/29 (1)

     70        61     

6.75%, 1/15/30 (1)

     145        119     

Full House Resorts, Inc.,

        

8.25%, 2/15/28 (1)

     100        91     

Golden Entertainment, Inc.,

        

7.63%, 4/15/26 (1)

     125        126     

GPS Hospitality Holding Co. LLC/GPS Finco, Inc.,

        

7.00%, 8/15/28 (1)

     125        76     

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.,

        

5.38%, 5/1/25 (1)

     75        75     

5.75%, 5/1/28 (1)

     118        118     

3.75%, 5/1/29 (1)

     71        64     

4.88%, 1/15/30

     181        173     

4.00%, 5/1/31 (1)

     325        285     

3.63%, 2/15/32 (1)

     100        84     

Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow LLC/Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow,

        

5.00%, 6/1/29 (1)

     150        133     

4.88%, 7/1/31 (1)

     100        85     

International Game Technology PLC,

        

4.13%, 4/15/26 (1)

     200        193     

IRB Holding Corp.,

        

7.00%, 6/15/25 (1)

     25        25     

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 2/15/29 (1)

     125        109     

Life Time, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 1/15/26 (1)

     309        300     

8.00%, 4/15/26 (1)

     275        262     

Lindblad Expeditions LLC,

        

6.75%, 2/15/27 (1)

     105        102     

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 11/1/24 (1)

     65        64     

5.63%, 3/15/26 (1)

     104        101     

6.50%, 5/15/27 (1)

     454        459     

4.75%, 10/15/27 (1)

     222        205     

3.75%, 1/15/28 (1)

     25        22     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Leisure Facilities & Services – 7.4%    continued

 

  

MGM Resorts International,

        

6.75%, 5/1/25

     $25        $25     

5.75%, 6/15/25

     50        50     

5.50%, 4/15/27

     83        81     

4.75%, 10/15/28

     50        47     

Midwest Gaming Borrower LLC/Midwest Gaming Finance Corp.,

        

4.88%, 5/1/29 (1)

     129        112     

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority,

        

7.88%, 10/15/24 (1)

     50        49     

8.00%, 2/1/26 (1)

     100        91     

NCL Corp. Ltd.,

        

3.63%, 12/15/24 (1)

     25        23     

5.88%, 3/15/26 (1)

     405        345     

5.88%, 2/15/27 (1)

     25        23     

8.38%, 2/1/28 (1)

     50        50     

7.75%, 2/15/29 (1)

     25        21     

NCL Finance Ltd.,

        

6.13%, 3/15/28 (1)

     132        107     

Penn Entertainment, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 7/1/29 (1)

     125        104     

Premier Entertainment Sub LLC/Premier Entertainment Finance Corp.,

        

5.63%, 9/1/29 (1)

     75        55     

5.88%, 9/1/31 (1)

     130        93     

Raptor Acquisition Corp./Raptor Co-Issuer LLC,

        

4.88%, 11/1/26 (1)

     102        95     

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,

        

4.25%, 7/1/26 (1)

     155        139     

5.50%, 8/31/26 (1)

     87        81     

5.38%, 7/15/27 (1)

     150        134     

11.63%, 8/15/27 (1)

     136        146     

7.50%, 10/15/27

     50        47     

3.70%, 3/15/28

     75        61     

5.50%, 4/1/28 (1)

     362        320     

8.25%, 1/15/29 (1)

     126        132     

9.25%, 1/15/29 (1)

     224        238     

7.25%, 1/15/30 (1)

     25        25     

Scientific Games Holdings L.P./Scientific Games U.S. FinCo, Inc.,

        

6.63%, 3/1/30 (1)

     150        133     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Leisure Facilities & Services – 7.4%    continued

 

  

Scientific Games International, Inc.,

        

8.63%, 7/1/25 (1)

     $25        $26     

7.00%, 5/15/28 (1)

     231        229     

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.,

        

5.25%, 8/15/29 (1)

     175        158     

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.,

        

5.50%, 4/15/27 (1)

     25        24     

Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.,

        

7.00%, 7/1/25 (1)

     124        125     

Sizzling Platter LLC/Sizzling Platter Finance Corp.,

        

8.50%, 11/28/25 (1)

     75        67     

Station Casinos LLC,

        

4.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     25        23     

4.63%, 12/1/31 (1)

     123        104     

Travel + Leisure Co.,

        

6.63%, 7/31/26 (1)

     75        75     

4.63%, 3/1/30 (1)

     50        43     

Viking Cruises Ltd.,

        

6.25%, 5/15/25 (1)

     150        141     

5.88%, 9/15/27 (1)

     150        129     

7.00%, 2/15/29 (1)

     50        43     

Viking Ocean Cruises Ship VII Ltd.,

        

5.63%, 2/15/29 (1)

     48        41     

VOC Escrow Ltd.,

        

5.00%, 2/15/28 (1)

     100        89     

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 8/15/28 (1)

     54        50     

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.,

        

5.50%, 3/1/25 (1)

     175        172     

5.25%, 5/15/27 (1)

     50        47     

Wynn Resorts Finance LLC/Wynn Resorts Capital Corp.,

        

5.13%, 10/1/29 (1)

     277        252     

7.13%, 2/15/31 (1)

     35        36     

Yum! Brands, Inc.,

        

4.75%, 1/15/30 (1)

     25        24     

4.63%, 1/31/32

     50        47     

5.38%, 4/1/32

     100        97     
       
                15,797           

Leisure Products – 0.2%

        

MajorDrive Holdings IV LLC,

        

6.38%, 6/1/29 (1)

     75        55     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Leisure Products – 0.2%    continued

 

  

Mattel, Inc.,

        

3.38%, 4/1/26 (1)

     $25        $24     

5.88%, 12/15/27 (1)

     25        25     

5.45%, 11/1/41

     190        160     

Thor Industries, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 10/15/29 (1)

     75        62     

Winnebago Industries, Inc.,

        

6.25%, 7/15/28 (1)

     75        72     
       
                398           

Machinery – 0.7%

        

Amsted Industries, Inc.,

        

5.63%, 7/1/27 (1)

     83        81     

GrafTech Finance, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 12/15/28 (1)

     98        82     

Madison IAQ LLC,

        

5.88%, 6/30/29 (1)

     745        575     

Manitowoc (The) Co., Inc.,

        

9.00%, 4/1/26 (1)

     25        25     

Regal Rexnord Corp.,

        

6.05%, 2/15/26 (1)

     125        126     

6.05%, 4/15/28 (1)

     272        272     

6.30%, 2/15/30 (1)

     25        25     

6.40%, 4/15/33 (1)

     77        77     

Terex Corp.,

        

5.00%, 5/15/29 (1)

     170        158     

Werner FinCo L.P./Werner FinCo, Inc.,

        

8.75%, 7/15/25 (1)

     75        61     
       
                1,482           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.7%

 

Avantor Funding, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 7/15/28 (1)

     139        132     

3.88%, 11/1/29 (1)

     386        346     

Garden Spinco Corp.,

        

8.63%, 7/20/30 (1)

     75        80     

Medline Borrower L.P.,

        

3.88%, 4/1/29 (1)

     390        338     

5.25%, 10/1/29 (1)

     559        485     

Teleflex, Inc.,

        

4.25%, 6/1/28 (1)

     200        190     
       
                1,571           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Metals & Mining – 1.9%

 

  

Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V.,

        

6.13%, 5/15/28 (1)

     $200        $200     

Arconic Corp.,

        

6.00%, 5/15/25 (1)

     120        120     

6.13%, 2/15/28 (1)

     110        108     

Century Aluminum Co.,

        

7.50%, 4/1/28 (1)

     1,940        1,843     

Coeur Mining, Inc.,

        

5.13%, 2/15/29 (1)

     25        21     

Compass Minerals International, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 12/1/27 (1)

     25        24     

Constellium S.E.,

        

5.88%, 2/15/26 (1)

     250        250     

3.75%, 4/15/29 (1)

     500        433     

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 3/1/28

     50        47     

4.38%, 8/1/28

     75        71     

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.,

        

4.63%, 3/1/28 (1)

     75        67     

4.50%, 6/1/31 (1)

     174        143     

Murray Energy Corp.,

        

12.00%, 4/15/24 (1) (2) (8) (10)

     486            

Northwest Acquisitions ULC/Dominion Finco, Inc.,

        

7.13%, 11/1/22 (1) (8) (10) (11)

     1,905            

Novelis Corp.,

        

3.25%, 11/15/26 (1)

     252        230     

4.75%, 1/30/30 (1)

     343        315     

3.88%, 8/15/31 (1)

     150        127     
       
                3,999           

Oil & Gas Producers – 7.9%

        

Aethon United BR L.P./Aethon United Finance Corp.,

        

8.25%, 2/15/26 (1)

     282        277     

Antero Midstream Partners L.P./Antero Midstream Finance Corp.,

        

7.88%, 5/15/26 (1)

     185        188     

5.75%, 3/1/27 (1)

     197        192     

Antero Resources Corp.,

        

5.38%, 3/1/30 (1)

     75        70     

Apache Corp.,

        

4.25%, 1/15/30

     50        46     

5.10%, 9/1/40

     125        106     

4.25%, 1/15/44

     25        18     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 7.9% continued

 

  

5.35%, 7/1/49

     $201        $155     

Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC/ARU Finance Corp.,

        

7.00%, 11/1/26 (1)

     115        111     

9.00%, 11/1/27 (1)

     108        131     

8.25%, 12/31/28 (1)

     390        377     

5.88%, 6/30/29 (1)

     245        216     

Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp.,

        

7.63%, 12/15/25 (1)

     25        25     

Buckeye Partners L.P.,

        

5.60%, 10/15/44

     85        60     

Callon Petroleum Co.,

        

8.25%, 7/15/25

     16        16     

6.38%, 7/1/26

     11        10     

8.00%, 8/1/28 (1)

     296        293     

7.50%, 6/15/30 (1)

     200        188     

Cheniere Energy Partners L.P.,

        

4.00%, 3/1/31

     443        394     

3.25%, 1/31/32

     83        69     

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

        

5.50%, 2/1/26 (1)

     50        49     

6.75%, 4/15/29 (1)

     227        225     

Chord Energy Corp.,

        

6.38%, 6/1/26 (1)

     25        25     

Citgo Holding, Inc.,

        

9.25%, 8/1/24 (1)

     250        250     

CITGO Petroleum Corp.,

        

7.00%, 6/15/25 (1)

     75        74     

6.38%, 6/15/26 (1)

     197        192     

Civitas Resources, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 10/15/26 (1)

     75        71     

CNX Midstream Partners L.P.,

        

4.75%, 4/15/30 (1)

     77        66     

CNX Resources Corp.,

        

7.25%, 3/14/27 (1)

     55        55     

6.00%, 1/15/29 (1)

     50        47     

7.38%, 1/15/31 (1)

     133        131     

Comstock Resources, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 3/1/29 (1)

     210        192     

5.88%, 1/15/30 (1)

     330        284     

CQP Holdco L.P./BIP-V Chinook Holdco LLC,

        

5.50%, 6/15/31 (1)

     515        463     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 7.9%    continued

 

  

Crescent Energy Finance LLC,

        

7.25%, 5/1/26 (1)

     $154        $145     

9.25%, 2/15/28 (1)

     70        67     

Crestwood Midstream Partners L.P./Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.,

        

5.75%, 4/1/25

     15        15     

5.63%, 5/1/27 (1)

     65        63     

6.00%, 2/1/29 (1)

     175        167     

8.00%, 4/1/29 (1)

     10        10     

7.38%, 2/1/31 (1)

     101        101     

CrownRock L.P./CrownRock Finance, Inc.,

        

5.63%, 10/15/25 (1)

     216        212     

5.00%, 5/1/29 (1)

     96        89     

DCP Midstream Operating L.P.,

        

6.75%, 9/15/37 (1)

     75        81     

Delek Logistics Partners L.P./Delek Logistics Finance Corp.,

        

6.75%, 5/15/25

     25        24     

7.13%, 6/1/28 (1)

     50        46     

Diamondback Energy, Inc.,

        

6.25%, 3/15/33

     93        98     

4.25%, 3/15/52

     55        43     

DT Midstream, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 6/15/29 (1)

     113        99     

Earthstone Energy Holdings LLC,

        

8.00%, 4/15/27 (1)

     82        80     

Energy Transfer L.P.,

        

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 4.03%), 8.89%, 4/19/23 (6) (7)

     25        22     

5.00%, 5/15/50

     145        124     

EnLink Midstream LLC,

        

5.63%, 1/15/28 (1)

     25        25     

5.38%, 6/1/29

     93        90     

6.50%, 9/1/30 (1)

     259        262     

EnLink Midstream Partners L.P.,

        

4.85%, 7/15/26

     75        72     

5.60%, 4/1/44

     105        86     

5.05%, 4/1/45

     25        19     

5.45%, 6/1/47

     134        107     

EQM Midstream Partners L.P.,

        

4.00%, 8/1/24

     25        24     

6.00%, 7/1/25 (1)

     139        137     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 7.9%    continued

 

  

4.13%, 12/1/26

     $115        $104     

7.50%, 6/1/27 (1)

     75        75     

6.50%, 7/1/27 (1)

     102        99     

5.50%, 7/15/28

     75        68     

4.50%, 1/15/29 (1)

     75        64     

7.50%, 6/1/30 (1)

     25        24     

4.75%, 1/15/31 (1)

     50        41     

EQT Corp.,

        

6.13%, 2/1/25

     25        25     

3.13%, 5/15/26 (1)

     25        23     

3.90%, 10/1/27

     50        47     

7.00%, 2/1/30

     25        26     

Genesis Energy L.P./Genesis Energy Finance Corp.,

        

6.50%, 10/1/25

     100        97     

8.00%, 1/15/27

     25        25     

7.75%, 2/1/28

     77        75     

8.88%, 4/15/30

     99        100     

Gulfport Energy Corp.,

        

8.00%, 5/17/26 (1)

     69        68     

Harvest Midstream I L.P.,

        

7.50%, 9/1/28 (1)

     125        125     

Hess Midstream Operations L.P.,

        

5.13%, 6/15/28 (1)

     100        95     

4.25%, 2/15/30 (1)

     95        85     

5.50%, 10/15/30 (1)

     75        70     

Hilcorp Energy I L.P./Hilcorp Finance Co.,

        

6.25%, 11/1/28 (1)

     70        66     

5.75%, 2/1/29 (1)

     82        75     

6.00%, 4/15/30 (1)

     50        46     

6.00%, 2/1/31 (1)

     191        176     

Holly Energy Partners L.P./Holly Energy Finance Corp.,

        

6.38%, 4/15/27 (1)

     75        74     

5.00%, 2/1/28 (1)

     25        23     

Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC,

        

6.75%, 1/15/27 (1)

     75        71     

ITT Holdings LLC,

        

6.50%, 8/1/29 (1)

     192        162     

Kinetik Holdings L.P.,

        

5.88%, 6/15/30 (1)

     195        188     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 7.9%    continued

 

  

Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC/Magnolia Oil & Gas Finance Corp.,

        

6.00%, 8/1/26 (1)

     $75        $73     

Martin Midstream Partners L.P./Martin Midstream Finance Corp.,

        

11.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     75        72     

Matador Resources Co.,

        

5.88%, 9/15/26

     131        129     

Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 1/15/26 (1)

     50        46     

MPLX L.P.,

        

4.95%, 3/14/52

     103        90     

Murphy Oil Corp.,

        

5.88%, 12/1/27

     41        40     

6.38%, 7/15/28

     50        49     

7.05%, 5/1/29

     25        25     

Murphy Oil U.S.A., Inc.,

        

4.75%, 9/15/29

     50        46     

New Fortress Energy, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 9/15/25 (1)

     145        140     

6.50%, 9/30/26 (1)

     465        428     

NGL Energy Operating LLC/NGL Energy Finance Corp.,

        

7.50%, 2/1/26 (1)

     302        291     

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.,

        

8.13%, 3/1/28 (1)

     427        424     

NuStar Logistics L.P.,

        

5.75%, 10/1/25

     135        131     

6.00%, 6/1/26

     25        25     

6.38%, 10/1/30

     25        24     

Occidental Petroleum Corp.,

        

5.88%, 9/1/25

     25        25     

5.50%, 12/1/25

     125        125     

8.50%, 7/15/27

     50        55     

8.88%, 7/15/30

     81        94     

6.63%, 9/1/30

     241        254     

6.13%, 1/1/31

     7        7     

7.50%, 5/1/31

     315        347     

7.88%, 9/15/31

     150        168     

6.45%, 9/15/36

     147        155     

6.20%, 3/15/40

     294        296     

4.63%, 6/15/45

     5        4     

6.60%, 3/15/46

     142        149     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 7.9%    continued

 

  

4.40%, 4/15/46

     $19        $15     

4.20%, 3/15/48

     6        5     

Ovintiv, Inc.,

        

8.13%, 9/15/30

     25        28     

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp.,

        

7.25%, 6/15/25

     50        50     

6.00%, 2/15/28

     125        120     

PDC Energy, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 5/15/26

     60        58     

Permian Resources Operating LLC,

        

5.38%, 1/15/26 (1)

     100        95     

7.75%, 2/15/26 (1)

     38        38     

6.88%, 4/1/27 (1)

     93        91     

5.88%, 7/1/29 (1)

     236        223     

Plains All American Pipeline L.P.,
(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 4.11%), 8.97%, 5/5/23 (6) (7)

     175        155     

Plains All American Pipeline L.P./PAA Finance Corp.,

        

5.15%, 6/1/42

     96        81     

Range Resources Corp.,

        

8.25%, 1/15/29

     75        79     

Rockcliff Energy II LLC,

        

5.50%, 10/15/29 (1)

     100        89     

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC,

        

3.60%, 5/15/25 (1)

     25        23     

4.95%, 7/15/29 (1)

     25        22     

4.80%, 5/15/30 (1)

     25        22     

6.88%, 4/15/40 (1)

     50        42     

SM Energy Co.,

        

5.63%, 6/1/25

     89        86     

6.50%, 7/15/28

     89        85     

Southwestern Energy Co.,

        

5.70%, 1/23/25

     14        14     

5.38%, 2/1/29

     115        108     

5.38%, 3/15/30

     50        47     

4.75%, 2/1/32

     50        44     

Sunoco L.P./Sunoco Finance Corp.,

        

6.00%, 4/15/27

     75        74     

4.50%, 4/30/30

     100        90     

Tallgrass Energy Partners L.P./Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp.,

        

7.50%, 10/1/25 (1)

     28        28     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 7.9%    continued

 

  

6.00%, 3/1/27 (1)

     $5        $5     

6.00%, 12/31/30 (1)

     135        121     

6.00%, 9/1/31 (1)

     50        44     

Talos Production, Inc.,

        

12.00%, 1/15/26

     25        27     

Tap Rock Resources LLC,

        

7.00%, 10/1/26 (1)

     338        296     

Targa Resources Partners L.P./Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

        

4.00%, 1/15/32

     81        71     

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC,

        

3.88%, 8/15/29 (1)

     25        23     

4.13%, 8/15/31 (1)

     176        155     

3.88%, 11/1/33 (1)

     622        522     

Western Midstream Operating L.P.,

        

4.50%, 3/1/28

     50        47     

4.75%, 8/15/28

     25        24     

6.15%, 4/1/33

     20        20     

5.45%, 4/1/44

     143        125     

5.30%, 3/1/48

     100        85     

5.50%, 8/15/48

     25        22     

5.50%, 2/1/50

     301        255     
       
                16,957           

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 1.5%

 

Archrock Partners L.P./Archrock Partners Finance Corp.,

        

6.88%, 4/1/27 (1)

     54        53     

6.25%, 4/1/28 (1)

     419        402     

Bristow Group, Inc.,

        

6.88%, 3/1/28 (1)

     75        70     

Global Marine, Inc.,

        

7.00%, 6/1/28

     50        39     

Nabors Industries Ltd.,

        

7.25%, 1/15/26 (1)

     95        91     

7.50%, 1/15/28 (1)

     62        57     

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 2/1/25

     328        318     

7.38%, 5/15/27 (1)

     272        266     

Nine Energy Service, Inc.,

        

13.00%, 2/1/28

     50        47     

Noble Finance Co.,

        

11.00%, (100% Cash), 2/15/28 (1) (3)

     1        2     

11.00%, (100% Cash), 2/15/28 (3)

     10        11     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 1.5%    continued

 

  

Solaris Midstream Holdings LLC,

        

7.63%, 4/1/26 (1)

     $75        $72     

Transocean Titan Financing Ltd.,

        

8.38%, 2/1/28 (1)

     75        77     

Transocean, Inc.,

        

7.25%, 11/1/25 (1)

     100        95     

7.50%, 1/15/26

     161        146     

11.50%, 1/30/27 (1)

     127        131     

8.00%, 2/1/27 (1)

     75        67     

8.75%, 2/15/30 (1)

     381        389     

7.50%, 4/15/31

     75        57     

6.80%, 3/15/38

     25        17     

U.S.A. Compression Partners L.P./U.S.A. Compression Finance Corp.,

        

6.88%, 4/1/26

     244        237     

6.88%, 9/1/27

     82        78     

Valaris Ltd.,

        

8.25%, (100% Cash), 4/30/28 (3)

     25        25     

Weatherford International Ltd.,

        

11.00%, 12/1/24 (10)

     4        4     

6.50%, 9/15/28 (1)

     53        53     

8.63%, 4/30/30 (1)

     329        337     
       
                3,141           

Publishing & Broadcasting – 1.6%

 

Audacy Capital Corp.,

        

6.75%, 3/31/29 (1)

     25        2     

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.,

        

5.13%, 8/15/27 (1)

     538        483     

7.75%, 4/15/28 (1)

     909        682     

7.50%, 6/1/29 (1)

     790        561     

Gray Escrow II, Inc.,

        

5.38%, 11/15/31 (1)

     150        100     

Gray Television, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 7/15/26 (1)

     25        22     

4.75%, 10/15/30 (1)

     150        99     

iHeartCommunications, Inc.,

        

6.38%, 5/1/26

     27        23     

8.38%, 5/1/27

     75        55     

5.25%, 8/15/27 (1)

     100        82     

Lamar Media Corp.,

        

4.00%, 2/15/30

     75        66     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Publishing & Broadcasting – 1.6%    continued

 

  

McGraw-Hill Education, Inc.,

        

8.00%, 8/1/29 (1)

     $50        $41     

News Corp.,

        

3.88%, 5/15/29 (1)

     125        111     

5.13%, 2/15/32 (1)

     125        117     

Nexstar Media, Inc.,

        

5.63%, 7/15/27 (1)

     100        92     

4.75%, 11/1/28 (1)

     75        67     

Scripps Escrow II, Inc.,

        

5.38%, 1/15/31 (1)

     705        485     

Scripps Escrow, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 7/15/27 (1)

     25        18     

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

        

5.13%, 2/15/27 (1)

     50        44     

5.50%, 3/1/30 (1)

     25        20     

4.13%, 12/1/30 (1)

     270        218     
       
                3,388           

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.9%

 

Brookfield Property REIT, Inc./BPR Cumulus LLC/BPR Nimbus LLC/GGSI Sellco LL,

        

4.50%, 4/1/27 (1)

     47        38     

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

        

9.75%, 6/15/25

     88        85     

GLP Capital L.P./GLP Financing II, Inc.,

        

3.25%, 1/15/32

     95        77     

HAT Holdings I LLC/HAT Holdings II LLC,

        

3.38%, 6/15/26 (1)

     149        129     

3.75%, 9/15/30 (1)

     25        19     

Iron Mountain Information Management Services, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 7/15/32 (1)

     200        172     

Iron Mountain, Inc.,

        

5.25%, 3/15/28 (1)

     50        48     

5.00%, 7/15/28 (1)

     25        23     

4.88%, 9/15/29 (1)

     50        45     

5.25%, 7/15/30 (1)

     182        164     

4.50%, 2/15/31 (1)

     100        86     

5.63%, 7/15/32 (1)

     57        52     

MPT Operating Partnership L.P./MPT Finance Corp.,

        

5.25%, 8/1/26

     108        97     

5.00%, 10/15/27

     150        123     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.9%    continued

 

  

4.63%, 8/1/29

     $245        $181     

3.50%, 3/15/31

     100        67     

Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co-Issuer,

        

7.50%, 6/1/25 (1)

     75        75     

5.88%, 10/1/28 (1)

     75        69     

4.88%, 5/15/29 (1)

     75        65     

RHP Hotel Properties L.P./RHP Finance Corp.,

        

4.75%, 10/15/27

     243        228     

4.50%, 2/15/29 (1)

     93        84     

RLJ Lodging Trust L.P.,

        

3.75%, 7/1/26 (1)

     75        69     

4.00%, 9/15/29 (1)

     266        222     

SBA Communications Corp.,

        

3.88%, 2/15/27

     164        155     

3.13%, 2/1/29

     159        138     

Service Properties Trust,

        

4.35%, 10/1/24

     25        24     

5.25%, 2/15/26

     50        44     

4.75%, 10/1/26

     100        83     

4.95%, 10/1/29

     200        151     

Uniti Group L.P./Uniti Fiber Holdings, Inc./CSL Capital LLC,

        

6.00%, 1/15/30 (1)

     25        15     

Uniti Group L.P./Uniti Group Finance, Inc./CSL Capital LLC,

        

10.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     307        298     

4.75%, 4/15/28 (1)

     50        39     

6.50%, 2/15/29 (1)

     25        15     

VICI Properties L.P.,

        

5.63%, 5/15/52

     89        80     

VICI Properties L.P./VICI Note Co., Inc.,

        

5.63%, 5/1/24 (1)

     25        25     

4.25%, 12/1/26 (1)

     93        87     

5.75%, 2/1/27 (1)

     50        49     

3.75%, 2/15/27 (1)

     75        69     

4.50%, 1/15/28 (1)

     50        46     

4.63%, 12/1/29 (1)

     338        308     

4.13%, 8/15/30 (1)

     165        146     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   276   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.9%    continued

 

  

XHR L.P.,

        

6.38%, 8/15/25 (1)

     $50        $49     

4.88%, 6/1/29 (1)

     50        42     
       
                4,081           

Real Estate Owners & Developers – 0.2%

 

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC,

        

5.75%, 12/1/25 (1)

     50        49     

Howard Hughes (The) Corp.,

        

5.38%, 8/1/28 (1)

     150        137     

4.13%, 2/1/29 (1)

     50        42     

4.38%, 2/1/31 (1)

     100        80     

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.,

        

4.75%, 2/1/30

     25        18     
       
                326           

Real Estate Services – 0.2%

 

Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower LLC,

        

6.75%, 5/15/28 (1)

     109        98     

Realogy Group LLC/Realogy Co-Issuer Corp.,

        

5.75%, 1/15/29 (1)

     129        96     

5.25%, 4/15/30 (1)

     217        158     
       
                352           

Retail - Consumer Staples – 0.4%

 

Albertsons Cos., Inc./Safeway, Inc./New Albertsons L.P./Albertsons LLC,

        

3.25%, 3/15/26 (1)

     87        82     

7.50%, 3/15/26 (1)

     25        26     

4.63%, 1/15/27 (1)

     104        100     

5.88%, 2/15/28 (1)

     35        35     

6.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     140        140     

3.50%, 3/15/29 (1)

     108        94     

4.88%, 2/15/30 (1)

     115        107     

Arko Corp.,

        

5.13%, 11/15/29 (1)

     25        21     

Ingles Markets, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 6/15/31 (1)

     100        87     

Rite Aid Corp.,

        

8.00%, 11/15/26 (1)

     75        36     

SEG Holding LLC/SEG Finance Corp.,

        

5.63%, 10/15/28 (1)

     100        95     
       
                823           
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Retail – Discretionary – 3.2%

 

  

Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co.,

        

8.75%, 7/15/25 (1)

     $25        $25     

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.,

        

4.00%, 1/15/28 (1)

     25        23     

3.88%, 11/15/29 (1)

     96        82     

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 11/15/29 (1)

     25        22     

4.75%, 3/1/30

     25        22     

5.00%, 2/15/32 (1)

     35        31     

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc.,

        

5.75%, 7/15/27 (1)

     50        48     

4.75%, 4/1/28 (1)

     100        91     

5.38%, 3/1/29 (1)

     50        46     

Bath & Body Works, Inc.,

        

9.38%, 7/1/25 (1)

     15        16     

6.63%, 10/1/30 (1)

     150        146     

6.88%, 11/1/35

     25        23     

6.75%, 7/1/36

     100        89     

BCPE Ulysses Intermediate, Inc.,

        

7.75%, (100% Cash), 4/1/27 (1) (3)

     25        20     

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 11/15/26 (1)

     25        24     

4.13%, 5/15/29 (1)

     25        22     

Builders FirstSource, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 3/1/30 (1)

     75        69     

4.25%, 2/1/32 (1)

     225        196     

6.38%, 6/15/32 (1)

     100        100     

Evergreen Acqco 1 L.P./TVI, Inc.,

        

9.75%, 4/26/28 (1)

     25        24     

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.,

        

6.00%, 3/1/29 (1)

     25        20     

Gap (The), Inc.,

        

3.63%, 10/1/29 (1)

     25        18     

3.88%, 10/1/31 (1)

     50        35     

GYP Holdings III Corp.,

        

4.63%, 5/1/29 (1)

     108        92     

Hertz (The) Corp.,

        

5.00%, 12/1/29 (1)

     269        223     

Ken Garff Automotive LLC,

        

4.88%, 9/15/28 (1)

     25        21     

Kohl’s Corp.,

        

3.63%, 5/1/31

     25        17     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Retail - Discretionary – 3.2%    continued

 

  

5.55%, 7/17/45

     $25        $15     

LBM Acquisition LLC,

        

6.25%, 1/15/29 (1)

     50        38     

LCM Investments Holdings II LLC,

        

4.88%, 5/1/29 (1)

     204        171     

Lithia Motors, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 12/15/27 (1)

     125        116     

3.88%, 6/1/29 (1)

     98        85     

LSF9 Atlantis Holdings LLC/Victra Finance Corp.,

        

7.75%, 2/15/26 (1)

     150        136     

Macy’s Retail Holdings LLC,

        

5.88%, 4/1/29 (1)

     50        46     

6.13%, 3/15/32 (1)

     25        22     

4.50%, 12/15/34

     50        36     

5.13%, 1/15/42

     150        100     

Metis Merger Sub LLC,

        

6.50%, 5/15/29 (1)

     150        125     

Michaels (The) Cos., Inc.,

        

7.88%, 5/1/29 (1)

     25        18     

NMG Holding Co., Inc./Neiman Marcus Group LLC,

        

7.13%, 4/1/26 (1)

     58        55     

Nordstrom, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 4/1/30

     25        19     

Patrick Industries, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 10/15/27 (1)

     50        49     

4.75%, 5/1/29 (1)

     75        65     

PetSmart, Inc./PetSmart Finance Corp.,

        

4.75%, 2/15/28 (1)

     250        235     

7.75%, 2/15/29 (1)

     250        245     

QVC, Inc.,

        

4.45%, 2/15/25

     50        30     

4.75%, 2/15/27

     50        21     

Sonic Automotive, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 11/15/29 (1)

     25        21     

4.88%, 11/15/31 (1)

     75        60     

Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC/SBP Finance Corp.,

        

6.38%, 9/30/26 (1)

     530        487     

SRS Distribution, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 7/1/28 (1)

     683        607     

6.13%, 7/1/29 (1)

     190        160     

6.00%, 12/1/29 (1)

     1,146        946     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Retail - Discretionary – 3.2%    continued

 

  

Staples, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 4/15/26 (1)

     $246        $216     

10.75%, 4/15/27 (1)

     50        36     

Victoria’s Secret & Co.,

        

4.63%, 7/15/29 (1)

     50        41     

White Cap Buyer LLC,

        

6.88%, 10/15/28 (1)

     1,217        1,056     

White Cap Parent LLC,

        

8.25%, 3/15/26 (1) (3)

     172        156     
       
                6,958           

Semiconductors – 0.5%

 

  

Amkor Technology, Inc.,

        

6.63%, 9/15/27 (1)

     25        25     

Broadcom, Inc.,

        

4.30%, 11/15/32

     89        82     

3.42%, 4/15/33 (1)

     98        82     

3.14%, 11/15/35 (1)

     54        42     

Coherent Corp.,

        

5.00%, 12/15/29 (1)

     121        110     

Entegris Escrow Corp.,

        

4.75%, 4/15/29 (1)

     445        421     

5.95%, 6/15/30 (1)

     85        82     

Synaptics, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 6/15/29 (1)

     135        116     
       
                960           

Software – 2.5%

 

  

Alteryx, Inc.,

        

8.75%, 3/15/28 (1)

     56        56     

AthenaHealth Group, Inc.,

        

6.50%, 2/15/30 (1)

     577        468     

Black Knight InfoServ LLC,

        

3.63%, 9/1/28 (1)

     90        82     

Boxer Parent Co., Inc.,

        

7.13%, 10/2/25 (1)

     101        100     

9.13%, 3/1/26 (1)

     227        220     

Camelot Finance S.A.,

        

4.50%, 11/1/26 (1)

     152        144     

Castle U.S. Holding Corp.,

        

9.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     50        20     

Central Parent, Inc./CDK Global, Inc.,

        

7.25%, 6/15/29 (1)

     165        162     

Clarivate Science Holdings Corp.,

        

3.88%, 7/1/28 (1)

     264        236     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   278   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Software – 2.5%    continued

 

  

4.88%, 7/1/29 (1)

     $169        $153     

Cloud Software Group Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.50%, 3/31/29 (1)

     956        846     

Condor Merger Sub, Inc.,

        

7.38%, 2/15/30 (1)

     311        261     

Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.,

        

6.00%, 10/15/26 (1)

     51        44     

6.50%, 10/15/28 (1)

     78        65     

CWT Travel Group, Inc.,

        

8.50%, 11/19/26 (10)

     641        500     

Elastic N.V.,

        

4.13%, 7/15/29 (1)

     122        104     

Gen Digital, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 9/30/27 (1)

     50        50     

7.13%, 9/30/30 (1)

     75        75     

GoTo Group, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 9/1/27 (1)

     150        77     

MicroStrategy, Inc.,

        

6.13%, 6/15/28 (1)

     95        84     

Oracle Corp.,

        

6.25%, 11/9/32

     130        140     

6.90%, 11/9/52

     182        204     

SS&C Technologies, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 9/30/27 (1)

     355        344     

Twilio, Inc.,

        

3.63%, 3/15/29

     22        19     

3.88%, 3/15/31

     876        743     

Veritas U.S., Inc./Veritas Bermuda Ltd.,

        

7.50%, 9/1/25 (1)

     123        93     

ZoomInfo Technologies LLC/ZoomInfo Finance Corp.,

        

3.88%, 2/1/29 (1)

     193        167     
       
                5,457           

Specialty Finance – 2.0%

        

Ally Financial, Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.87%), 4.70%, 5/15/26 (5) (6)

     25        18     

6.70%, 2/14/33

     25        22     

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.,

        

3.75%, 1/15/27 (1)

     75        59     

Carnelian Point Holdings LP,

        

5.00%, 6/30/28 (1) (10)

     5        53     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Specialty Finance – 2.0%    continued

 

  

Curo Group Holdings Corp.,

        

7.50%, 8/1/28 (1)

     $25        $10     

Enact Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.50%, 8/15/25 (1)

     219        214     

FirstCash, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 9/1/28 (1)

     50        44     

5.63%, 1/1/30 (1)

     25        23     

Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC,

        

6.50%, 10/1/25 (1)

     204        204     

9.75%, 8/1/27 (1)

     68        72     

5.50%, 5/1/28 (1)

     185        169     

Freedom Mortgage Corp.,

        

7.63%, 5/1/26 (1)

     75        60     

6.63%, 1/15/27 (1)

     100        77     

Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.,

        

5.00%, 8/15/28 (1)

     200        169     

Jefferson Capital Holdings LLC,

        

6.00%, 8/15/26 (1)

     50        42     

Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp.,

        

5.25%, 10/1/25

     10        9     

4.25%, 2/1/27 (1)

     72        57     

4.75%, 6/15/29 (1)

     25        18     

MGIC Investment Corp.,

        

5.25%, 8/15/28

     175        166     

Midcap Financial Issuer Trust,

        

6.50%, 5/1/28 (1)

     200        170     

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.00%, 1/15/27 (1)

     25        23     

5.50%, 8/15/28 (1)

     75        64     

5.13%, 12/15/30 (1)

     25        19     

5.75%, 11/15/31 (1)

     85        66     

Navient Corp.,

        

6.13%, 3/25/24

     150        148     

5.88%, 10/25/24

     25        24     

6.75%, 6/25/25

     200        194     

6.75%, 6/15/26

     75        73     

5.00%, 3/15/27

     50        44     

5.50%, 3/15/29

     218        184     

5.63%, 8/1/33

     25        19     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Specialty Finance – 2.0%    continued

 

  

OneMain Finance Corp.,

        

6.13%, 3/15/24

     $61        $59     

6.88%, 3/15/25

     155        150     

7.13%, 3/15/26

     224        215     

3.50%, 1/15/27

     117        98     

6.63%, 1/15/28

     75        69     

5.38%, 11/15/29

     145        122     

4.00%, 9/15/30

     25        19     

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,

        

4.25%, 2/15/29 (1)

     50        40     

5.75%, 9/15/31 (1)

     100        79     

PRA Group, Inc.,

        

8.38%, 2/1/28 (1)

     50        50     

Provident Funding Associates L.P./PFG Finance Corp.,

        

6.38%, 6/15/25 (1)

     50        44     

Radian Group, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 10/1/24

     75        72     

4.88%, 3/15/27

     100        94     

Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co-Issuer, Inc.,

        

2.88%, 10/15/26 (1)

     138        124     

3.88%, 3/1/31 (1)

     75        62     

4.00%, 10/15/33 (1)

     200        159     

SLM Corp.,

        

3.13%, 11/2/26

     222        189     

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.,

        

3.75%, 12/31/24 (1)

     109        101     

Synchrony Financial,

        

7.25%, 2/2/33

     50        44     

United Wholesale Mortgage LLC,

        

5.75%, 6/15/27 (1)

     25        22     

5.50%, 4/15/29 (1)

     50        42     

World Acceptance Corp.,

        

7.00%, 11/1/26 (1)

     25        19     
       
                4,387           

Steel – 2.7%

        

ATI, Inc.,

        

5.88%, 12/1/27

     741        724     

4.88%, 10/1/29

     140        127     

5.13%, 10/1/31

     75        68     

Big River Steel LLC/BRS Finance Corp.,

        

6.63%, 1/31/29 (1)

     1,553        1,541     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Steel – 2.7%    continued

 

  

Carpenter Technology Corp.,

        

6.38%, 7/15/28

     $100        $98     

7.63%, 3/15/30

     143        148     

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 3/15/26 (1)

     295        300     

5.88%, 6/1/27

     75        74     

4.63%, 3/1/29 (1)

     25        23     

4.88%, 3/1/31 (1)

     50        46     

Commercial Metals Co.,

        

4.13%, 1/15/30

     25        22     

4.38%, 3/15/32

     25        22     

Specialty Steel Supply, Inc.,

        

11.00%, 11/15/26 (2) (10)

     2,670        2,670     

TMS International Corp.,

        

6.25%, 4/15/29 (1)

     25        19     
       
                5,882           

Technology Hardware – 1.6%

        

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.,

        

3.25%, 2/15/29

     100        88     

Ciena Corp.,

        

4.00%, 1/31/30 (1)

     50        43     

CommScope Technologies LLC,

        

6.00%, 6/15/25 (1)

     214        202     

5.00%, 3/15/27 (1)

     25        18     

CommScope, Inc.,

        

6.00%, 3/1/26 (1)

     50        48     

8.25%, 3/1/27 (1)

     225        184     

7.13%, 7/1/28 (1)

     125        92     

4.75%, 9/1/29 (1)

     250        208     

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.,

        

9.38%, 7/15/25 (1)

     25        13     

8.50%, (100% Cash),

        

10/15/26 (1) (3)

     25        6     

Imola Merger Corp.,

        

4.75%, 5/15/29 (1)

     552        494     

Likewize Corp.,

        

9.75%, 10/15/25 (1)

     25        23     

NCR Corp.,

        

5.75%, 9/1/27 (1)

     75        74     

5.00%, 10/1/28 (1)

     50        44     

5.13%, 4/15/29 (1)

     100        87     

6.13%, 9/1/29 (1)

     214        211     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Technology Hardware – 1.6%    continued

 

  

Seagate HDD Cayman,

        

4.13%, 1/15/31

     $105        $88     

9.63%, 12/1/32 (1)

     148        166     

TTM Technologies, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 3/1/29 (1)

     75        65     

Viasat, Inc.,

        

5.63%, 9/15/25 (1)

     751        712     

6.50%, 7/15/28 (1)

     600        443     

Viavi Solutions, Inc.,

        

3.75%, 10/1/29 (1)

     84        72     

Xerox Holdings Corp.,

        

5.00%, 8/15/25 (1)

     50        47     

5.50%, 8/15/28 (1)

     50        43     
       
                3,471           

Technology Services – 2.3%

        

Acuris Finance U.S., Inc./Acuris Finance S.a.r.l.,

        

5.00%, 5/1/28 (1)

     200        157     

Ahead DB Holdings LLC,

        

6.63%, 5/1/28 (1)

     114        94     

Block, Inc.,

        

2.75%, 6/1/26

     102        93     

3.50%, 6/1/31

     359        295     

CoreLogic, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 5/1/28 (1)

     189        143     

Dun & Bradstreet (The) Corp.,

        

5.00%, 12/15/29 (1)

     1,311        1,135     

Exela Intermediate LLC/Exela Finance, Inc.,

        

11.50%, 7/15/26 (1)

     98        13     

Fair Isaac Corp.,

        

5.25%, 5/15/26 (1)

     65        65     

4.00%, 6/15/28 (1)

     25        23     

Gartner, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 7/1/28 (1)

     88        83     

Global Payments, Inc.,

        

5.40%, 8/15/32

     186        182     

5.95%, 8/15/52

     43        41     

HealthEquity, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 10/1/29 (1)

     254        226     

KBR, Inc.,

        

4.75%, 9/30/28 (1)

     87        78     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Technology Services – 2.3%    continued

 

  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

        

5.50%, 9/1/28 (1)

     $50        $40     

5.75%, 11/1/28 (1)

     100        72     

MSCI, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 11/15/29 (1)

     150        137     

3.63%, 9/1/30 (1)

     100        87     

3.88%, 2/15/31 (1)

     130        116     

3.63%, 11/1/31 (1)

     50        43     

3.25%, 8/15/33 (1)

     75        61     

Neptune Bidco U.S., Inc.,

        

9.29%, 4/15/29 (1)

     273        253     

Paysafe Finance PLC/Paysafe Holdings U.S. Corp.,

        

4.00%, 6/15/29 (1)

     50        39     

Presidio Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 2/1/27 (1)

     87        83     

8.25%, 2/1/28 (1)

     490        466     

Sabre GLBL, Inc.,

        

9.25%, 4/15/25 (1)

     120        113     

11.25%, 12/15/27 (1)

     78        73     

Science Applications International Corp.,

        

4.88%, 4/1/28 (1)

     135        126     

Shift4 Payments LLC/Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc.,

        

4.63%, 11/1/26 (1)

     133        125     

Vericast Corp.,

        

11.00%, 9/15/26 (1)

     51        53     

Verscend Escrow Corp.,

        

9.75%, 8/15/26 (1)

     493        493     
       
                5,008           

Telecommunications – 2.1%

        

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.,

        

7.00%, 6/15/27 (1)

     75        74     

Embarq Corp.,

        

8.00%, 6/1/36

     50        21     

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC,

        

5.88%, 10/15/27 (1)

     35        32     

5.00%, 5/1/28 (1)

     145        126     

6.75%, 5/1/29 (1)

     75        59     

5.88%, 11/1/29

     15        12     

6.00%, 1/15/30 (1)

     50        38     

8.75%, 5/15/30 (1)

     520        518     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Telecommunications – 2.1%    continued

 

  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.,

        

6.63%, 8/1/26

     $50        $47     

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.,

        

8.50%, 10/15/24 (2) (10)

     75            

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

        

3.40%, 3/1/27 (1)

     125        99     

4.63%, 9/15/27 (1)

     64        38     

4.25%, 7/1/28 (1)

     125        71     

3.63%, 1/15/29 (1)

     240        133     

3.75%, 7/15/29 (1)

     100        53     

3.88%, 11/15/29 (1)

     63        46     

10.50%, 5/15/30 (1)

     100        96     

Lumen Technologies, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 2/15/27 (1)

     215        142     

Northwest Fiber LLC/Northwest Fiber Finance Sub, Inc.,

        

4.75%, 4/30/27 (1)

     151        129     

6.00%, 2/15/28 (1)

     5        4     

Sprint Capital Corp.,

        

6.88%, 11/15/28

     382        410     

8.75%, 3/15/32

     488        594     

Sprint LLC,

        

7.88%, 9/15/23

     275        277     

7.13%, 6/15/24

     150        153     

7.63%, 2/15/25

     25        26     

7.63%, 3/1/26

     125        132     

T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.,

        

2.63%, 4/15/26

     75        70     

4.75%, 2/1/28

     150        148     

3.38%, 4/15/29

     200        182     

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 3/1/27 (1)

     553        420     

6.13%, 3/1/28 (1)

     399        243     
       
                4,393           

Transportation & Logistics – 1.1%

        

Allegiant Travel Co.,

        

7.25%, 8/15/27 (1)

     50        50     

American Airlines, Inc.,

        

11.75%, 7/15/25 (1)

     492        538     

7.25%, 2/15/28 (1)

     71        69     

American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.,

        

5.50%, 4/20/26 (1)

     202        199     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Transportation & Logistics – 1.1%    continued

 

  

5.75%, 4/20/29 (1)

     $441        $423     

Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.,

        

4.75%, 2/1/28 (1)

     50        45     

Delta Air Lines, Inc.,

        

7.38%, 1/15/26

     25        26     

4.38%, 4/19/28

     25        23     

Delta Air Lines, Inc./SkyMiles IP Ltd.,

        

4.75%, 10/20/28 (1)

     50        48     

First Student Bidco, Inc./First Transit Parent, Inc.,

        

4.00%, 7/31/29 (1)

     25        22     

Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property Ltd./HawaiianMiles Loyalty Ltd.,

        

5.75%, 1/20/26 (1)

     112        106     

Mileage Plus Holdings LLC/Mileage Plus Intellectual Property Assets Ltd.,

        

6.50%, 6/20/27 (1)

     173        173     

Rand Parent LLC,

        

8.50%, 2/15/30 (1)

     75        70     

Spirit Loyalty Cayman Ltd./Spirit IP Cayman Ltd.,

        

8.00%, 9/20/25 (1)

     30        30     

8.00%, 9/20/25 (1)

     80        81     

United Airlines Pass Through Trust,

 

     

Series 2020-1, Class A,

        

5.88%, 10/15/27

     19        19     

United Airlines Pass Through Trust,

 

     

Series 2020-1, Class B,

        

4.88%, 1/15/26

     32        31     

United Airlines, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 4/15/26 (1)

     205        196     

4.63%, 4/15/29 (1)

     210        190     

Western Global Airlines LLC,

        

10.38%, 8/15/25 (1)

     50        20     
       
                2,359           

Transportation Equipment – 0.1%

        

Allison Transmission, Inc.,

        

4.75%, 10/1/27

     25        24     

3.75%, 1/30/31 (1)

     25        21     

Wabash National Corp.,

        

4.50%, 10/15/28 (1)

     115        100     
       
                145           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.1%    continued

 

  

Wholesale - Consumer Staples – 0.3%

 

  

C&S Group Enterprises LLC,

        

5.00%, 12/15/28 (1)

     $25        $19     

Performance Food Group, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 10/15/27 (1)

     50        49     

4.25%, 8/1/29 (1)

     180        162     

U.S. Foods, Inc.,

        

6.25%, 4/15/25 (1)

     180        182     

4.75%, 2/15/29 (1)

     236        218     

United Natural Foods, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 10/15/28 (1)

     25        23     
       
                653           

Wholesale - Discretionary – 0.0%

 

KAR Auction Services, Inc.,

        

5.13%, 6/1/25(1)

     25        25           

Total Corporate Bonds

                          

(Cost $177,808)

        167,685     
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 9.2%

        

Aerospace & Defense – 0.7%

        

Bombardier, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 3/15/25 (1)

     20        20     

7.13%, 6/15/26 (1)

     455        457     

7.88%, 4/15/27 (1)

     265        268     

6.00%, 2/15/28 (1)

     253        246     

7.50%, 2/1/29 (1)

     223        228     

Rolls-Royce PLC,

        

5.75%, 10/15/27 (1)

     208        207     
       
                1,426           

Automotive – 0.1%

        

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC,

        

7.75%, 10/15/25(1)

     200        196           

Banking – 0.1%

        

Barclays PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 3.41%), 4.38%, 3/15/28 (5)

     200        137     

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.60%), 4.20%, 6/1/32 (1) (5)

     200        145     
       
                282           
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 9.2%    continued

 

  

Beverages – 0.0%

 

  

Primo Water Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.38%, 4/30/29(1)

     $125        $109           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.1%

 

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V.,

        

3.15%, 10/1/26

     164        148           

Cable & Satellite – 0.4%

 

Altice Financing S.A.,

        

5.00%, 1/15/28 (1)

     200        163     

5.75%, 8/15/29 (1)

     323        257     

UPC Broadband Finco B.V.,

        

4.88%, 7/15/31 (1)

     200        173     

Videotron Ltd.,

        

5.13%, 4/15/27 (1)

     50        48     

3.63%, 6/15/29 (1)

     50        43     

Ziggo B.V.,

        

4.88%, 1/15/30 (1)

     200        170     
       
                854           

Chemicals – 0.1%

 

Herens Holdco S.a.r.l.,

        

4.75%, 5/15/28 (1)

     200        161     

Methanex Corp.,

        

5.13%, 10/15/27

     25        24     

NOVA Chemicals Corp.,

        

5.25%, 6/1/27 (1)

     25        23     

4.25%, 5/15/29 (1)

     25        20     
       
                228           

Commercial Support Services – 0.4%

 

Garda World Security Corp.,

        

4.63%, 2/15/27 (1)

     200        179     

7.75%, 2/15/28 (1)

     90        89     

6.00%, 6/1/29 (1)

     75        60     

GFL Environmental, Inc.,

        

4.25%, 6/1/25 (1)

     4        4     

3.75%, 8/1/25 (1)

     45        43     

5.13%, 12/15/26 (1)

     165        161     

3.50%, 9/1/28 (1)

     14        13     

4.75%, 6/15/29 (1)

     228        213     
       
                762           

Construction Materials – 0.1%

 

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.,

        

5.45%, 11/19/29(1)

     250        235           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 9.2%    continued

 

  

Containers & Packaging – 0.6%

 

  

ARD Finance S.A.,

        

6.50%, 6/30/27 (1) (3)

     $400        $306     

Intelligent Packaging Holdco Issuer L.P.,

        

9.00%, (100% Cash),
1/15/26 (1) (3)

     25        17     

Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc./Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Co-Issuer LLC,

        

6.00%, 9/15/28 (1)

     595        512     

Trivium Packaging Finance B.V.,

        

5.50%, 8/15/26 (1)

     35        34     

8.50%, 8/15/27 (1)

     345        314     
       
                1,183           

Electric Utilities – 0.1%

 

TransAlta Corp.,

        

7.75%, 11/15/29

     145        152           

Electrical Equipment – 0.2%

 

TK Elevator Holdco GmbH,

        

7.63%, 7/15/28 (1)

     200        173     

TK Elevator U.S. Newco, Inc.,

        

5.25%, 7/15/27 (1)

     200        189     
       
                362           

Forestry, Paper & Wood Products – 0.0%

 

Mercer International, Inc.,

        

5.13%, 2/1/29

     50        43           

Gas & Water Utilities – 0.0%

 

Superior Plus L.P./Superior General Partner, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 3/15/29(1)

     50        45           

Home Construction – 0.1%

 

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield Residential U.S. LLC,

        

5.00%, 6/15/29 (1)

     151        115     

4.88%, 2/15/30 (1)

     25        19     

Empire Communities Corp.,

        

7.00%, 12/15/25 (1)

     25        22     

Mattamy Group Corp.,

        

5.25%, 12/15/27 (1)

     40        38     

4.63%, 3/1/30 (1)

     140        122     
       
                316           

Household Products – 0.0%

 

Edgewell Personal Care Co.,

        

5.50%, 6/1/28 (1)

     75        72     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 9.2%    continued

 

  

Household Products – 0.0%    continued

 

  

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc./KIK

        

Custom Products, Inc.,

        

7.00%, 12/31/27 (1)

     $25        $22     
       
                94           

Industrial Support Services – 0.0%

 

Ritchie Bros. Holdings, Inc.,

        

6.75%, 3/15/28 (1)

     69        71     

7.75%, 3/15/31 (1)

     25        26     
       
                97           

Insurance – 0.3%

 

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management, Inc.,

        

8.50%, 3/15/30 (1)

     618        641     

10.50%, 12/15/30 (1)

     72        72     
       
                713           

Leisure Facilities & Services – 0.6%

 

1011778 B.C. ULC/New Red Finance, Inc.,

        

3.88%, 1/15/28 (1)

     86        80     

4.38%, 1/15/28 (1)

     25        23     

4.00%, 10/15/30 (1)

     425        364     

Melco Resorts Finance Ltd.,

        

4.88%, 6/6/25 (1)

     200        188     

Merlin Entertainments Ltd.,

        

5.75%, 6/15/26 (1)

     200        190     

MGM China Holdings Ltd.,

        

5.38%, 5/15/24 (1)

     200        195     

Wynn Macau Ltd.,

        

5.50%, 10/1/27 (1)

     200        175     
       
                1,215           

Machinery – 0.8%

 

Husky III Holding Ltd.,

        

13.00%, 2/15/25 (1) (3)

     110        93     

Titan Acquisition Ltd./Titan Co-Borrower LLC,

        

7.75%, 4/15/26 (1)

     1,825        1,528     
       
                1,621           

Metals & Mining – 1.1%

 

Baffinland Iron Mines Corp./Baffinland Iron Mines L.P.,

        

8.75%, 7/15/26 (1)

     1,710        1,631     

FMG Resources Pty. Ltd., Series 2006,

        

5.88%, 4/15/30 (1)

     100        96     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   284   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 9.2%    continued

 

  

Metals & Mining – 1.1%    continued

 

  

4.38%, 4/1/31 (1)

     $150        $132     

6.13%, 4/15/32 (1)

     100        96     

Hudbay Minerals, Inc.,

        

4.50%, 4/1/26 (1)

     25        23     

IAMGOLD Corp.,

        

5.75%, 10/15/28 (1)

     25        19     

Mineral Resources Ltd.,

        

8.13%, 5/1/27 (1)

     50        51     

8.00%, 11/1/27 (1)

     50        51     

8.50%, 5/1/30 (1)

     75        77     

New Gold, Inc.,

        

7.50%, 7/15/27 (1)

     154        148     
       
                2,324           

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.8%

 

Athabasca Oil Corp.,

        

9.75%, 11/1/26 (1)

     84        88     

eG Global Finance PLC,

        

6.75%, 2/7/25 (1)

     400        370     

Energean Israel Finance Ltd.,

        

5.38%, 3/30/28

     25        22     

5.88%, 3/30/31

     25        22     

Ithaca Energy North Sea PLC,

        

9.00%, 7/15/26 (1)

     200        191     

Leviathan Bond Ltd.,

        

6.13%, 6/30/25

     25        24     

6.50%, 6/30/27

     25        24     

OGX Austria GmbH,

        

8.50%, 6/1/18 (1) (2) (8) (10)

     2,420            

8.38%, 4/1/22 (1) (2) (8) (10)

     1,800            

Parkland Corp.,

        

5.88%, 7/15/27 (1)

     50        49     

4.50%, 10/1/29 (1)

     200        178     

4.63%, 5/1/30 (1)

     50        44     

Teine Energy Ltd.,

        

6.88%, 4/15/29 (1)

     810        741     

Vermilion Energy, Inc.,

        

6.88%, 5/1/30 (1)

     50        46     
       
                1,799           

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 0.2%

 

Enerflex Ltd.,

        

9.00%, 10/15/27 (1)

     115        112     

Ensign Drilling, Inc.,

        

9.25%, 4/15/24 (1)

     50        48     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 9.2%    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 0.2%    continued

 

  

Precision Drilling Corp.,

        

7.13%, 1/15/26 (1)

     $75        $73     

6.88%, 1/15/29 (1)

     25        23     

Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd.,

        

8.88%, 11/15/24 (1)

     25        25     

8.25%, 2/15/25 (1)

     250        222     

Shelf Drilling North Sea Holdings Ltd.,

        

10.25%, 10/31/25 (1)

     25        25     
       
                528           

Software – 0.3%

 

Open Text Corp.,

        

6.90%, 12/1/27 (1)

     252        260     

3.88%, 2/15/28 (1)

     75        67     

3.88%, 12/1/29 (1)

     50        42     

Open Text Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 2/15/30 (1)

     150        129     

4.13%, 12/1/31 (1)

     125        103     
       
                601           

Specialty Finance – 0.2%

 

Global Aircraft Leasing Co. Ltd.,

        

6.50%, 9/15/24 (1) (3)

     318        287     

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/XO Management Holding, Inc.,

        

7.88%, 5/1/27 (1)

     75        72     

6.38%, 2/1/30 (1)

     131        117     
       
                476           

Technology Services – 0.1%

 

CA Magnum Holdings,

        

5.38%, 10/31/26(1)

     200        175           

Telecommunications – 1.7%

 

Altice France Holding S.A.,

        

10.50%, 5/15/27 (1)

     200        153     

6.00%, 2/15/28 (1)

     560        357     

Altice France S.A.,

        

8.13%, 2/1/27 (1)

     200        185     

5.50%, 1/15/28 (1)

     370        304     

5.13%, 7/15/29 (1)

     315        237     

5.50%, 10/15/29 (1)

     200        153     

Connect Finco S.a.r.l./Connect U.S. Finco LLC,

        

6.75%, 10/1/26 (1)

     900        846     

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd.,

        

8.00%, (100% Cash), 4/1/25 (1) (3)

     50        20     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   285   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 9.2%    continued

 

  

Telecommunications – 1.7%    continued

 

  

Iliad Holding SASU,

        

6.50%, 10/15/26 (1)

     $237        $226     

7.00%, 10/15/28 (1)

     130        123     

Telecom Italia Capital S.A.,

        

6.38%, 11/15/33

     175        158     

6.00%, 9/30/34

     75        64     

7.20%, 7/18/36

     45        41     

Telecom Italia S.p.A.,

        

5.30%, 5/30/24 (1)

     25        25     

Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC,

        

5.63%, 12/6/26 (1)

     25        13     

4.88%, 6/1/27 (1)

     50        26     

6.50%, 10/15/27 (1)

     25        8     

Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC,

        

4.25%, 1/31/31 (1)

     200        170     

4.75%, 7/15/31 (1)

     400        343     

Vodafone Group PLC,

        

(Variable, USD Swap 5Y + 4.87%),
7.00%, 4/4/79 (5)

     125        124     
       
                3,576           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.1%

        

Air Canada,

        

3.88%, 8/15/26 (1)

     150        136     

Seaspan Corp.,

        

5.50%, 8/1/29 (1)

     75        59     
       
                195           

Total Foreign Issuer Bonds

                          

(Cost $24,943)

        19,755     
        

TERM LOANS – 4.4% (7)

        

Apparel & Textile Products – 0.0%

        

Crocs, Inc., Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 1M + 3.50%, 0.50% Floor),
8.41%, 2/20/29

     68        68           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.0%

 

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Initial Term Loan,

        

5/4/25(12)

     17        17           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

TERM LOANS - 4.4% (7)     continued

 

  

Cable & Satellite – 0.1%

 

  

DIRECTV Financing LLC, Closing Date Term Loan,

        

8/2/27 (12)

     $289        $277     

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 5.00%, 0.75% Floor), 9.84%, 8/2/27

     14        14     
       
                291           

Chemicals – 0.1%

        

Consolidated Energy Finance S.A., Initial Term Loan,

        

5/7/25 (12) (13)

                

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 2.50%), 7.34%, 5/7/25

     22        21     

Discovery Purchaser Corp., Initial Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 3M + 4.38%, 0.50% Floor),
8.96%, 10/4/29

     176        166     

Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., Initial Term Loan,

        

3/29/28 (12)

     56        55     
       
                242           

Consumer Services – 0.0%

        

Raptor Acquisition Corp., Term B Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 4.00%, 0.75% Floor), 8.95%, 11/1/26

     25        25           

Electric Utilities – 0.0%

 

Lightstone Holdco LLC, Extended Term B Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 1M + 5.75%, 1.00% Floor), 10.07%, 1/29/27

     1        1     

Lightstone Holdco LLC, Extended Term C Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 1M + 5.75%, 1.00% Floor), 10.56%, 1/29/27 (13)

                
       
                1           

Electrical Equipment – 0.0%

        

Indicor LLC, Initial Dollar Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 3M + 4.50%, 0.50% Floor), 9.40%, 11/22/29

     98        97           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   286   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

TERM LOANS - 4.4% (7)    continued

 

  

Engineering & Construction – 0.2%

 

  

Brand Industrial Services, Inc., Initial Term Loan,

        

6/21/24(12)

     $547        $509           

Entertainment Content – 0.0%

 

Allen Media LLC, Initial Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 3M + 5.50%), 10.55%, 2/10/27

     48        41     

Diamond Sports Group LLC, Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 3M + 3.25%), 8.03%, 8/24/26

     48        3           
                44           

Health Care Facilities & Services – 0.1%

 

Gainwell Acquisition Corp., Term B Loan,

        

10/1/27(12)

     127        121           

Home & Office Products – 0.1%

 

Hunter Douglas Holding B.V., Tranche B-1 Term Loan,

        

2/26/29 (12)

     84        75     

SWF Holdings I Corp., Initial Term Loan,

        

10/6/28 (12)

     129        108           
                183           

Industrial Support Services – 0.1%

 

PECF USS Intermediate Holding III Corp., Initial Term Loan,

        

12/15/28(12)

     153        128           

Institutional Financial Services – 0.0%

 

Deerfield Dakota Holding LLC, 2021 Replacement Term Loan,

        

4/7/28(12)

     88        81           

Insurance – 0.9%

 

Asurion LLC, New B-11 Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 1M + 4.25%), 9.16%, 8/19/28

     589        545     

Asurion LLC, New B-4 Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 5.25%), 10.09%, 1/20/29

     1,500        1,233     

Hub International Ltd., B-3 Incremental Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.25%, 0.75% Floor), 8.06%, 4/25/25

     97        96     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

TERM LOANS - 4.4% (7)    continued

 

  

Insurance – 0.9%    continued

 

  

Hub International Ltd., Initial Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.00%), 7.82%, 4/25/25

     $25        $25           
                1,899           

Internet Media & Services – 0.0%

        

Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 3.50%, 0.75% Floor), 8.22%, 2/10/28

     25        23           

Leisure Facilities & Services – 0.1%

 

Fertitta Entertainment LLC, Initial B Term Loan,

        

1/27/29 (12)

     111        109     

Scientific Games Holdings L.P., Initial Dollar Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 3M + 3.50%, 0.50% Floor), 8.10%, 4/4/29

     74        73     

UFC Holdings LLC, Term B-3 Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 2.75%, 0.75% Floor), 7.57%, 4/29/26

     64        64           
                246           

Machinery – 0.2%

        

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., Initial Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.00%), 8.15%, 3/28/25

     292        276     

SPX Flow, Inc., Term Loan,

        

4/5/29 (12)

     80        76           
                352           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.0%

 

Avantor Funding, Inc., 2021 Incremental B-5 Dollar Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 2.25%, 0.50% Floor), 7.09%, 11/8/27

     9        9           

Metals & Mining – 0.1%

 

Banff Guarantor, Inc., Initial Term Loan,

        

2/27/26(12)

     162        155           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   287   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

TERM LOANS - 4.4% (7)    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.1%

 

  

Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC/Aru Finance Corp., Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 9.00%, 1.00% Floor), 13.82%, 11/1/25

     $101        $107     

Freeport LNG investments LLLP, Initial Term B Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.50%, 0.50% Floor), 8.31%, 12/21/28

     98        95     

Parker Drilling Co., Initial Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 11.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK), 11.00%, 3/26/24 (3)

     17        16           
                218           

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 0.0%

 

WaterBridge Midstream Operating LLC, Initial Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 5.75%, 1.00% Floor), 10.57%, 6/22/26(13)

                      

Publishing & Broadcasting – 0.1%

 

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Term B Loan,

        

8/21/26 (12)

     322        299     

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 3.50%), 8.33%, 8/21/26

     23        22           
                321           

Retail - Discretionary – 0.1%

        

Staples, Inc., 2019 Refinancing New Term B-1 Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 5.00%), 9.81%, 4/16/26

     72        66     

White Cap Supply Holdings LLC, Initial Closing Date Term Loan,

        

10/19/27 (12)

     85        84           
                150           

Software – 1.3%

        

athenahealth Group, Inc., Initial Delayed Draw Term Loan,

        

2/15/29 (12) (14)

     62        58     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

TERM LOANS - 4.4% (7)    continued

 

  

Software – 1.3%    continued

 

  

athenahealth Group, Inc., Initial Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 1M + 3.50%, 0.50% Floor), 8.26%, 2/15/29

     $505        $472     

Cloud Software Group, Inc., Dollar Term B Loan,

        

3/30/29 (12)

     201        182     

Cloud Software Group, Inc., Term A Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 3M + 4.50%, 0.50% Floor), 9.50%, 9/29/28

     50        45     

Cloudera, Inc., Initial Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 1M + 3.75%, 0.50% Floor), 8.66%, 10/8/28

     63        60     

10/8/29 (12)

     147        130     

Magenta Buyer LLC, Initial Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 4.75%, 0.75% Floor), 9.58%, 7/27/28

     281        231     

McAfee Corp., Tranche B-1 Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 1M + 3.75%, 0.50% Floor), 8.52%, 3/1/29

     255        239     

Polaris Newco LLC, Dollar Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 4.00%, 0.50% Floor), 9.16%, 6/2/28

     39        36     

RealPage, Inc., Initial Loan,

        

4/23/29 (12)

     317        298     

Sophia L.P., Term Loan B,

        

10/7/27 (12)

     208        205     

UKG, Inc., 2021 Incremental Term Loan,

        

5/3/27 (12)

     791        756     

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 5.25%, 0.50% Floor), 10.03%, 5/3/27

     50        48           
                2,760           

Technology Services – 0.4%

        

Peraton Corp., Term B Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor), 8.59%, 2/1/28

     243        240     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   288   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

TERM LOANS - 4.4% (7)    continued

 

  

Technology Services – 0.4%    continued

 

  

Peraton Corp., Term B-1 Loan,

        

2/1/29 (12)

     $191        $185     

Verscend Holding Corp.,
Term B-1 Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 4.00%), 8.84%, 8/27/25

     400        399           
                824           

Telecommunications – 0.2%

 

  

Consolidated Communications, Inc., Term B-1 Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 3.50%), 8.38%, 10/2/27

     50        39     

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., Term B Loan,

        

2/1/29 (12)

     113        112     

Numericable U.S. LLC, USD TLB-14 Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE CME Term SOFR USD 3M + 5.50%), 10.17%, 8/15/28

     46        43     

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., Initial Dollar Term Loan,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 3.00%), 7.84%, 3/9/27

     207        168           
                362           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.2%

 

  

AAdvantage Loyality IP Ltd., Initial Term Loan,

        

4/20/28 (12)

     252        255     

SkyMiles IP Ltd., Initial Term Loan,

        

10/20/27 (12)

     85        88           
                343           

Total Term Loans

                          

(Cost $9,807)

        9,469     
        
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS – 2.9%

 

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.0%

 

  

Mallinckrodt PLC*

     1,484        $11           

Chemicals – 0.1%

 

  

Element Solutions, Inc.

     2,344        45     

Utex Industries, Inc.(2) (10) *

     2,200        218           
                263           
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

COMMON STOCKS - 2.9%    continued

 

  

Construction Materials – 0.0%

 

  

Hardwood Holdings LLC(2) *

     187        $16           

Distributors – 0.6%

 

  

ATD New Holdings, Inc.(10) *

     22,076        1,209           

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.0%

 

  

Parker Drilling Co.*

     265        3           

Gas Utilities – 0.0%

 

  

Ferrellgas Partners L.P., Class B

     182        25           

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.1%

 

  

CWT Travel Group, Inc.(10) *

     15,685        131           

Internet Media & Services – 0.0%

 

  

Uber Technologies, Inc.*

     697        22           

Media – 0.0%

 

  

iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A*

     419        2           

Metals & Mining – 1.9%

 

  

Constellium S.E.*

     7,501        115     

Real Alloy Parent, Inc.(2) (10) *

     48        4,026           
                4,141           

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.1%

 

  

Athabasca Oil Corp.*

     11,232        27     

Bruin Blocker LLC(2) (10) (11) *

     9,827            

Chaparral Energy, Inc.(2) *

     2,378        98     

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.(2) *

     20            

Superior Energy Services(2) (10) *

     1,213        82           
                207           

Professional Services – 0.1%

 

  

Skillsoft Corp.*

     36,863        74           

Software – 0.0%

 

  

Informatica, Inc., Class A*

     2,799        46     

Twilio, Inc., Class A*

     108        7           
                53           

Specialty Finance – 0.0%

 

  

Carnelian Point Holdings LP(2) (10) *

     50        60           

Technology Services – 0.0%

 

  

Block, Inc.*

     203        14           

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.0%

 

  

Intelsat S.A./Luxembourg(2) *

     1,199        29           

Total Common Stocks

                          

(Cost $3,915)

        6,260     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND    continued

 

     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS – 0.0%

 

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.0%

 

Summit Midstream Partners L.P.*

     4,025        $62           

Total Master Limited Partnerships

 

                 

(Cost $117)

        62     

    

        

PREFERRED STOCKS – 0.1%

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.1%

 

     

CWT Travel Group, Inc.(10) *

     784        65           

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.0%

 

     

Global Partners L.P./MA, 9.50%

     1,375        35           

Total Preferred Stocks

                          

(Cost $102)

        100     

    

        

RIGHTS – 0.0%

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.0%

 

     

Intelsat Jackson Holdings
S.A.(2) *

     248        2           

Total Rights

                          

(Cost $—)

        2     

    

        

OTHER – 0.0%

 

  

Basic Energy Services,
Inc.(11) (15) *

     25,000            

Escrow Appvion, Inc.(2) (10) *

     225,000            

Escrow Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.(2) (10) *

     250,000            

Escrow GenOn Energy, Inc.(2) *

     25,000            

Escrow Gulfport Energy Operating Corp.(10) (11) *

     150,000            

Escrow Hertz (The)
Corp.(1) (10) *

     125,000        5     

Escrow Washington Mutual Bank(2) (10) *

     250,000        3     

Intelsat Jackson Holdings
S.A.(2) (10) *

     50,000            

RP Escrow Issuer LLC(2) (10) *

     1,100,000        12     

Total Other

                          

(Cost $112)

        20     
        
     NUMBER
OF WARRANTS
     VALUE
(000S)
        

WARRANTS – 0.1%

 

  

California Resources Corp., Exp. 10/27/24, Strike $36.00*

     66        $1     

CWT Travel Holdings, Inc., Class A, Exp. 11/19/26, Strike $57.00(2) (10) (11) *

     2,018            

CWT Travel Holdings, Inc., Class B, Exp. 11/19/28, Strike $67.69(2) (10) (11) *

     2,124            
     NUMBER
OF WARRANTS
     VALUE
(000S)
        

WARRANTS - 0.1%    continued

 

     

Denbury, Inc., Exp. 9/18/25, Strike $32.59*

     1,236        $70     

Utex Industries, Inc., Exp. 12/31/49, Strike $0.00(2) (10) *

     5,500        103           

Total Warrants

                          

(Cost $18)

        174     
        
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 5.2%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(16) (17)

     11,169,740      $ 11,170           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $11,170)

        11,170     
                          

Total Investments – 100.0%

                          

(Cost $227,997)

        214,717     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.0%

 

     19           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

      $ 214,736     

 

(1) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(2) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(3) 

Security is a payment in-kind bond (PIK), distributions received in-kind unless otherwise noted in the description.

(4) 

Principal amount is less than one thousand.

(5) 

Variable or floating rate security. Security issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a future date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2023.

(6) 

Perpetual bond. Maturity date represents next call date.

(7) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(8) 

Issuer has defaulted on terms of debt obligation. Income is not being accrued.

(9) 

Issuer has defaulted on terms of debt obligation.

(10) 

Restricted security that has been deemed illiquid. At March 31, 2023, the value of these restricted illiquid securities amounted to approximately $12,131,000 or 5.6% of net assets. Additional information on these restricted illiquid securities is as follows:

 

  SECURITY   

 

ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE

  

COST    

(000S)    

 

Allen Media LLC/Allen Media Co-Issuer, Inc.,
10.50%, 2/15/28

   6/3/20-1/20/23    $ 54      

ATD New Holdings, Inc.,
0.00%

   1/9/19      469      

Bruin Blocker LLC,
0.00%

   9/29/20      220      

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   290   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

  SECURITY   

 

ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE

   COST    
(000S)    
 

Carnelian Point Holdings LP,
0.00%

   9/21/22      $115      

Carnelian Point Holdings LP,
5.00%, 6/30/28

   7/5/22      53      

CWT Travel Group, Inc.,
0.00%

   11/19/21      246      

CWT Travel Group, Inc.,
0.00%

   1/30/23      68      

CWT Travel Group, Inc.,
8.50%, 11/19/26

   11/19/21-8/3/22      624      

CWT Travel Holdings, Inc., Class A, Exp. 11/19/26, Strike $ 57.00,
0.00%

   11/19/21      —      

CWT Travel Holdings, Inc., Class B, Exp. 11/19/28, Strike $ 67.69,
0.00%

   11/19/21      —      

Diamond Sports Group LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co.,
5.38%, 8/15/26

   3/26/20-12/2/20      64      

Escrow Appvion, Inc.,
0.00%

   8/24/18      —      

Escrow Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.,
0.00%

   7/29/16-12/11/18      110      

Escrow Gulfport Energy Operating Corp.,
0.00%

   5/18/21      —      

Escrow Hertz (The) Corp.,
0.00%

   7/1/21      —      

Escrow Washington Mutual Bank,
0.00%

   10/11/17      —      

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.,
0.00%

   3/21/22      —      

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.,
8.50%, 10/15/24

   3/21/22      —      

Murray Energy Corp.,
12.00%, 4/15/24

   7/3/18-4/18/19      397      

Northwest Acquisitions ULC/Dominion Finco, Inc.,
7.13%, 11/1/22

   10/6/17-11/18/19      1,733      

OGX Austria GmbH,
8.38%, 4/1/22

   5/30/12-4/18/13      1,497      

OGX Austria GmbH,
8.50%, 6/1/18

   5/26/11-4/17/13      2,265      

Real Alloy Parent, Inc.,
0.00%

   5/31/18      1,738      

RP Escrow Issuer LLC,
0.00%

   12/18/20      —      
  SECURITY   

 

ACQUISITION
AND
ENFORCEABLE
DATE

   COST    
(000S)    
 

Specialty Steel Supply, Inc.,
11.00%, 11/15/26

   6/2/21    $ 2,670      

Sterling Entertainment Group LLC,
10.25%, 1/15/24

   12/27/17      1,107      

Superior Energy Services,
0.00%

   9/19/17-2/1/21      76      

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,
6.63%, 11/1/25

   10/12/17-1/11/19      832      

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,
9.25%, 8/1/24

   7/19/19-1/24/23      1,060      

Utex Industries, Inc.,
0.00%

   12/3/20      108      

Utex Industries, Inc., Exp. 12/31/49, Strike $0.00,
0.00%

   12/3/20      —      

Weatherford International Ltd.,
11.00%, 12/1/24

   6/8/21      4      

 

(11) 

Value rounds to less than one thousand.

(12) 

Position is unsettled. Contract rate was not determined at March 31, 2023 and does not take effect until settlement date.

(13) 

Principal Amount and Value rounds to less than one thousand.

(14) 

Unfunded loan commitment. An unfunded loan commitment is a contractual obligation for future funding at the option of the Borrower. The Fund receives a stated coupon rate until the borrower draws on the loan commitment, at which time the rate will become the stated rate in the loan agreement. See Note 2.

(15) 

Restricted security.

(16) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(17) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

*

Non-Income Producing Security

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

1M - 1 Month

1Y - 1 Year

3M - 3 Month

5Y - 5 Year

7Y - 7 Year

CDI - CREST Depository Interest

CME - Chicago Mercantile Exchange

CMT - Constant Maturity

ICE - Intercontinental Exchange

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND    continued

 

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

PIK - Payment In-Kind

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

S&P - Standard & Poor’s

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

USD - United States Dollar

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS

 

NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

 

CONTRACT
POSITION

 

CONTRACT
EXP.

 

VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)(1)

   

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note (United States Dollar)

 

(3)

   

$

(345

)

 

Short

 

6/23

   

$

(10

)

   

E-Mini S&P 500 (United States Dollar)

 

(5)

   

 

(1,034

)

 

Short

 

6/23

   

 

(61

)

   

U.S. Treasury Long Bond (United States Dollar)

 

(1)

   

 

(131

)

 

Short

 

6/23

   

 

(6

)

   

Ultra Long U.S. Treasury Bond (United States Dollar)

 

(8)

   

 

(1,129

)

 

Short

 

6/23

   

 

(48

)

   

 

 

Total

              $ (125 )    

 

 

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

As of March 31, 2023, the Fund had the following centrally cleared credit default swap agreement outstanding:

 

Buy/Sell
Protection

 

IMPLIED CREDIT
SPREAD

 

(PAY)/
RECEIVE
FIXED RATE

 

REFERENCE
ENTITY/SECURITY

 

CURRENCY

 

NOTIONAL
AMOUNT

 

MATURITY
DATE

 

MARKET
VALUE
(000S)

 

UPFRONT
PREMIUMS
PAID/
(RECEIVED)
(000S)

 

UNREALIZED  

APPRECIATION  

(DEPRECIATION)  

(000S)  

Sell

  0.0462%       5.00 %(1)   Markit CDX N.A. High Yield Index Series 40(1)   USD   787,597   6/20/28     $ 13     $ *     $ 13

Total

                                            $ *     $ 13

 

(1) 

Payment frequency is quarterly.

 

*

Amount rounds to less than one thousand.

 

At March 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were denominated in the following currencies:

 

    CONCENTRATION BY CURRENCY

  

% OF NET
ASSETS

 

United States Dollar

     100.0

All other currencies less than 5%

     —*  

Total Investments

     100.0  

Other Assets less Liabilities

     0.0  

Net Assets

     100.0

 

*

Amount rounds to less than 0.05%

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

 

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   292   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

    INVESTMENTS

  

LEVEL 1
(000S)

    

LEVEL 2
(000S)

    

LEVEL 3
(000S)

    

TOTAL
(000S)

 

Convertible Bonds:

           

Oil & Gas Producers

   $      $      $ 19      $ 19  

Telecommunications

            1               1  
         

Total Convertible Bonds

            1        19        20  

Corporate Bonds:

           

Entertainment Content

            1,493        1,074        2,567  

Industrial Intermediate Products

            938        1,292        2,230  

Steel

            3,212        2,670        5,882  

All Other Industries(1)

            157,006               157,006  
         

Total Corporate Bonds

            162,649        5,036        167,685  

Foreign Issuer Bonds

            19,755               19,755  

Term Loans(1)

            9,469               9,469  

Common Stocks:

           

Chemicals

     45               218        263  

Construction Materials

                   16        16  

Distributors

            1,209               1,209  

Gas Utilities

            25               25  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

            131               131  

Metals & Mining

     115               4,026        4,141  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     27               180        207  

Specialty Finance

                   60        60  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

                   29        29  

All Other Industries(1)

     179                      179  
         

Total Common Stocks

     366        1,365        4,529        6,260  

Master Limited Partnerships

     62                      62  

Preferred Stocks:

           

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

            65               65  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     35                      35  
         

Tota Preferred Stocks

     35        65               100  

Rights

                   2        2  

Other

            5        15        20  

Warrants

     71               103        174  

Investment Companies

     11,170                      11,170  
         

Total Investments

   $ 11,704      $ 193,309      $ 9,704      $ 214,717  

    INVESTMENTS

  

LEVEL 1
(000S)

   

LEVEL 2
(000S)

    

LEVEL 3
(000S)

    

TOTAL
(000S)

 

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                                  

Assets

          

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements

   $     $ 13      $      $ 13  

Liabilities

          

Futures Contracts

     (125                   (125
         

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (125   $ 13      $      $ (112

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND    continued

 

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

   

BALANCE
AS OF
3/31/22
(000S)

   

ACCRUED
DISCOUNTS
(PREMIUMS)
(000S)

   

REALIZED
GAIN
(LOSS)
(000S)

   

CHANGE IN
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)

   

PURCHASES
(000S)

   

SALES
(000S)

   

TRANSFERS
INTO
LEVEL 3
(000S)

   

TRANSFERS
OUT OF
LEVEL 3
(000S)

   

BALANCE
AS OF
3/31/23
(000S)

   

CHANGE  IN
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
FROM
INVESTMENTS
STILL HELD
AT 3/31/23

(000S)

 

Convertible Bonds

                   

Oil & Gas Producers

    $20       $–       $–       $(1     $–       $–       $–       $–       $19       $(1

Corporate Bonds

                   

Entertainment Content

    1,113       4             (43                             1,074       (43

Industrial Intermediate Products

    1,257       21             (21     35                         1,292       (21

Oil & Gas Producers

    60                   (41           (19                        

Steel

    2,670                                                 2,670        

Foreign Issuer Bonds

                   

Steel

                      176             (176                        

Term Loans

                   

Metals & Mining

    608                               (608                        

Common Stocks

                   

Chemicals

    206                   12                               218       12  

Construction Materials

    11                   5                               16       5  

Metals & Mining

    3,345                   775             (94                 4,026       860  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    107                   54       19                         180       2  

Specialty Finance

                      (54     114                         60       (54

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    35                   (6                             29       (6

Rights

                   

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    –*                   2                               2       2  

Other

    14             12       (6                       (5     15       (11

Warrants

    22                   108                         (27     103       103  

Total

    $9,468       $25       $12       $960       $168       $(897     $–       $(32     $9,704       $848  

* Amount rounds to less than a thousand.

Securities valued at $248 included in the Balance as of 3/31/23 above were valued using evaluated prices provided by a third party provider. Securities valued at $9,456 included in the Balance as of 3/31/23 above were valued using prices provided by the Fund’s investment adviser’s pricing and valuation committee.

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   294   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

FAIR VALUE AT
3/31/23
(000S)

  

VALUATION
TECHNIQUES

  

UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS

  

RANGE (WEIGHTED
AVERAGE)

Corporate Bonds

   $5,036    Market Approach    Yield(3)    5.8% - 11.1% (7.60%)

Common Stocks

   $4,243    Discounted Cash Flow / Market Approach    Discount Rate / EBITDA Multiple(1)    14.0% / 6.6x
   61    Market Approach    EBITDA Multiple(1)    9.53x
   1    Income Approach    Estimated Recovery Value(2)    Not Applicable

Other

   $12    Market Approach    Discount Rate / Estimated Recovery Value(1)(2)    Not Applicable

Warrants

   $103    Market Approach    Estimated Recovery Value(2)    Not Applicable

 

(1) 

The significant unobservable inputs that can be used in the fair value measurement are; Discount Rate and EBITDA Multiple. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement while an increase (decrease) in EBITDA multiple in isolation would have resulted in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

(2) 

The significant unobservable inputs that can be used in the fair value measurement are: Estimated Recovery Value. Significant increases (decreases) in estimated recovery value in isolation would have resulted in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

(3) 

The significant unobservable inputs that can be used in the fair value measurement are; Yield. Significant decreases (increase) in yield would have resulted in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   295   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SHORT BOND FUND     

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 5.0%

 

Auto Floor Plan – 0.1%

        

GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust,
Series 2020-2, Class A

        

0.69%, 10/15/25(1)

     $500        $487           

Auto Loan – 0.2%

        

GM Financial Consumer Automobile
Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1,
Class A2A

        

5.19%, 3/16/26

     210        210     

Mercedes-Benz Auto Receivables Trust,
Series 2023-1, Class A3

        

4.51%, 11/15/27

     410        409           
                619           

Automobile – 1.0%

        

CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series
2020-1, Class A3

        

1.89%, 12/16/24

     119        119     

Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2020-1, Class A3

        

1.86%, 12/22/25(1)

     2,250        2,230     

Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust, Series 2022-A, Class A2A

        

2.78%, 10/15/24

     306        304     

GM Financial Consumer Automobile
Receivables Trust, Series 2020-1,
Class A3

        

1.84%, 9/16/24

     50        49     

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-A, Class A2A

        

1.81%, 2/18/25(1)

     582        575     

Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2021-A, Class A2

        

0.36%, 3/20/25(1)

     58        58           
                3,335           

Credit Card – 2.9%

        

American Express Credit Account
Master Trust, Series 2022-1,
Class A

        

2.21%, 3/15/27

     1,900        1,814     

American Express Credit Account
Master Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A

        

3.39%, 5/15/27

     2,100        2,051     

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2021-A1, Class A1

        

0.55%, 7/15/26

     5,000        4,734     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 5.0%    continued

 

Credit Card – 2.9%    continued

        

Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Series 2021-A1, Class A1

        

0.58%, 9/15/26

     $1,300        $1,221           
                9,820           

Other – 0.8%

        

Verizon Master Trust, Series 2021-1,
Class A

        

0.50%, 5/20/27

     2,760        2,624     

Verizon Owner Trust, Series 2020-A,
Class A1A

        

1.85%, 7/22/24

     47        46           
                2,670           

Total Asset-Backed Securities

                          

(Cost $17,591)

        16,931     
        

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES – 3.4%

 

  

Non Agency – 3.4%

 

  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series
2019-B12, Class A2

        

3.00%, 8/15/52

     668        642     

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage
Securities Trust, Series 2015-C28,
Class A4

        

3.23%, 10/15/48

     4,090        3,892     

Morgan Stanley Bank of America
Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2013-C12, Class A4

        

4.26%, 10/15/46

     575        570     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage
Trust, Series 2015-C27, Class A5

        

3.45%, 2/15/48

     4,415        4,224     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage
Trust, Series 2016-NXS5, Class A6

        

3.64%, 1/15/59

     2,225        2,105           
                11,433           

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

                          

(Cost $12,464)

        11,433     
        

CORPORATE BONDS – 28.9%

 

  

Aerospace & Defense – 0.0%

 

  

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.,

        

5.13%, 10/1/24

     172        173           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   296   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 28.9%    continued

 

Asset Management – 1.2%

 

Ares Capital Corp.,

        

4.20%, 6/10/24

     $950        $918     

FS KKR Capital Corp.,

        

1.65%, 10/12/24

     980        901     

Icahn Enterprises L.P./Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.,

        

4.75%, 9/15/24

     950        927     

OWL Rock Core Income Corp.,

        

5.50%, 3/21/25

     1,200        1,169           
                3,915           

Automotive – 2.4%

 

  

Aptiv PLC/Aptiv Corp.,

        

2.40%, 2/18/25

     570        543     

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

        

3.38%, 11/13/25

     800        750     

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., (Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.76%), 5.57%, 3/8/24 (2)

     2,000        1,985     

3.50%, 11/7/24

     1,050        1,023     

Hyundai Capital America,

        

0.80%, 1/8/24 (1)

     800        771     

0.88%, 6/14/24 (1)

     700        662     

Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC, (Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.64%), 5.65%, 3/8/24 (1) (2)

     1,300        1,284     

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.,

        

4.40%, 9/20/24

     990        987           
                8,005           

Banking – 1.6%

        

Bank of America Corp.,

        

(Floating, Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index 3M + 0.43%), 5.27%, 5/28/24 (2)

     900        896     

Citigroup, Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.67%),
0.98%, 5/1/25 (3)

     1,200        1,140     

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 5Y + 2.50%), 4.30%, 2/11/31 (3)

     30        27     

Fifth Third Bancorp,

        

2.38%, 1/28/25

     265        246     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 28.9%    continued

 

Banking – 1.6%    continued

        

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co.,

        

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 1.72%),
2.97%, 9/27/25 (3)

   $ 450      $ 409     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.58%), 5.44%, 6/23/25 (2)

     500        495     

(Variable, CME Term SOFR 3M + 0.70%), 1.04%, 2/4/27 (3)

     60        54     

Truist Financial Corp.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.46%), 4.26%, 7/28/26 (3)

     1,000        964     

Wells Fargo & Co.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.51%), 0.81%, 5/19/25 (3)

     380        361     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.32%), 5.96%, 4/25/26 (2)

     700        699           
                5,291           

Beverages – 0.2%

 

  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.,

        

0.75%, 3/15/24

     700        670           

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.3%

 

  

Roche Holdings, Inc.,

        

1.88%, 3/8/24(1)

     1,000        973           

Chemicals – 0.4%

 

  

Avery Dennison Corp.,

        

0.85%, 8/15/24

     730        690     

Sherwin-Williams (The) Co.,

        

4.05%, 8/8/24

     400        395     

Westlake Corp.,

        

0.88%, 8/15/24

     400        379           
                1,464           

Commercial Support Services – 0.5%

 

  

Republic Services, Inc.,

        

2.50%, 8/15/24

     1,680        1,627           

Containers & Packaging – 0.3%

 

  

Graphic Packaging International LLC,

        

4.75%, 7/15/27(1)

     1,180        1,123           

Diversified Industrials – 0.3%

 

  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.,

        

2.70%, 6/14/24

     900        875           

E-Commerce Discretionary – 0.4%

 

  

eBay, Inc.,

        

1.90%, 3/11/25

     1,300        1,229           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   297   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SHORT BOND FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 28.9%    continued

 

Electric Utilities – 2.8%

 

  

Ameren Corp.,

        

2.50%, 9/15/24

     $420        $403     

American Electric Power Co., Inc.,

        

1.00%, 11/1/25

     675        613     

Black Hills Corp.,

        

1.04%, 8/23/24

     1,020        960     

Calpine Corp.,

        

4.50%, 2/15/28 (1)

     900        835     

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.65%),
5.38%, 5/13/24 (2)

     740        733     

DTE Energy Co.,

        

1.05%, 6/1/25

     1,660        1,525     

Duke Energy Corp.,

        

3.75%, 4/15/24

     1,000        988     

Mississippi Power Co.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.30%), 5.17%, 6/28/24 (2)

     1,000        990     

NRG Energy, Inc.,

        

3.75%, 6/15/24 (1)

     300        291     

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

        

5.13%, 5/13/25 (1)

     1,400        1,364     

WEC Energy Group, Inc.,

        

0.80%, 3/15/24

     810        776           
                9,478           

Electrical Equipment – 0.7%

 

  

Amphenol Corp.,

        

2.05%, 3/1/25

     780        743     

Keysight Technologies, Inc.,

        

4.55%, 10/30/24

     850        841     

Otis Worldwide Corp.,

        

2.06%, 4/5/25

     815        769           
                2,353           

Entertainment Content – 0.2%

 

  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.,

        

3.30%, 3/28/24

     290        284     

3.55%, 4/14/25

     160        156     

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,

        

3.43%, 3/15/24 (1)

     420        410           
                850           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 28.9%    continued

 

Finance Companies – 0.3%

 

  

Blackstone Private Credit Fund,

        

7.05%, 9/29/25(1)

     $900        $888           

Food – 1.3%

 

  

Cargill, Inc.,

        

0.40%, 2/2/24 (1)

     900        860     

General Mills, Inc.,

        

5.24%, 11/18/25

     230        231     

Hershey (The) Co.,

        

0.90%, 6/1/25

     590        545     

JBS U.S.A. LUX S.A./JBS U.S.A. Food
Co./JBS U.S.A. Finance, Inc.,

        

5.50%, 1/15/30 (1)

     600        573     

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.,

        

4.88%, 5/15/28 (1)

     660        640     

Mondelez International, Inc.,

        

2.13%, 3/17/24

     390        379     

Nestle Holdings, Inc.,

        

0.61%, 9/14/24 (1)

     1,300        1,228           
                4,456           

Forestry, Paper & Wood Products – 0.6%

 

  

Georgia-Pacific LLC,

        

0.63%, 5/15/24(1)

     2,100        2,000           

Health Care Facilities & Services – 1.3%

 

  

Cigna Group (The),

        

1.25%, 3/15/26

     580        526     

CVS Health Corp.,

        

2.63%, 8/15/24

     1,200        1,163     

Elevance Health, Inc.,

        

2.38%, 1/15/25

     1,180        1,129     

HCA, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 3/15/24

     500        497     

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

        

2.38%, 8/15/24

     1,170        1,133           
                4,448           

Home Construction – 0.5%

 

  

D.R. Horton, Inc.,

        

2.50%, 10/15/24

     750        717     

Forestar Group, Inc.,

        

5.00%, 3/1/28 (1)

     1,100        985           
                1,702           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   298   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 28.9%    continued

 

Household Products – 0.9%

 

  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.,

        

4.80%, 3/2/26

     $570        $582     

Haleon UK Capital PLC,

        

3.13%, 3/24/25

     1,500        1,450     

Kenvue, Inc.,

        

5.35%, 3/22/26 (1)

     1,080        1,108           
                3,140           

Industrial Support Services – 0.2%

 

  

WW Grainger, Inc.,

        

1.85%, 2/15/25

     650        618           

Institutional Financial Services – 0.5%

 

  

Coinbase Global, Inc.,

        

3.38%, 10/1/28 (1)

     600        370     

Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.61%),

    0.86%, 2/12/26 (3)

     10        9     

Morgan Stanley,

        

3.70%, 10/23/24

     1,000        979     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.15%), 2.72%, 7/22/25 (3)

     230        222           
                1,580           

Insurance – 2.4%

 

  

Brighthouse Financial Global Funding, (Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.76%),
    5.33%, 4/12/24 (1) (2)

     400        395     

Brown & Brown, Inc.,

        

4.20%, 9/15/24

     500        491     

Corebridge Financial, Inc.,

        

3.50%, 4/4/25 (1)

     300        288     

GA Global Funding Trust,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.50%),
5.32%, 9/13/24 (1) (2)

     2,400        2,334     

Highlands Holdings Bond Issuer Ltd./Highlands Holdings Bond Co-Issuer, Inc.,

        

7.63%, (100% Cash), 10/15/25 (1) (4)

     621        573     

Jackson National Life Global Funding,

        

1.75%, 1/12/25 (1)

     850        796     

New York Life Global Funding,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.33%), 4.91%, 1/14/25 (1) (2)

     1,300        1,285     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 28.9%    continued

 

Insurance – 2.4%    continued

 

Principal Life Global Funding II,

        

2.25%, 11/21/24 (1)

     $930        $892     

Protective Life Global Funding,

        

0.78%, 7/5/24 (1)

     500        474     

Security Benefit Global Funding,

        

1.25%, 5/17/24

     700        664           
                8,192           

Leisure Facilities & Services – 0.4%

 

  

Hyatt Hotels Corp.,

        

1.80%, 10/1/24

     1,500        1,420           

Machinery – 0.2%

 

  

CNH Industrial Capital LLC,

        

3.95%, 5/23/25

     460        448     

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.,

        

6.27%, 3/6/26

     400        405           
                853           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.8%

 

  

Baxter International, Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.44%), 5.22%, 11/29/24 (2)

     540        531     

DH Europe Finance II S.a.r.l.,

        

2.20%, 11/15/24

     840        806     

GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.,

        

5.55%, 11/15/24 (1)

     1,300        1,308           
                2,645           

Oil & Gas Producers – 1.5%

 

  

Continental Resources, Inc.,

        

2.27%, 11/15/26 (1)

     100        89     

EQT Corp.,

        

6.13%, 2/1/25

     1,100        1,106     

ONEOK, Inc.,

        

2.20%, 9/15/25

     500        463     

Phillips 66,

        

3.85%, 4/9/25

     1,900        1,859     

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,

        

1.13%, 1/15/26

     1,160        1,054     

Plains All American Pipeline L.P.,

        

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 4.11%), 8.97%, 5/5/23 (2) (5)

     525        465           
                5,036           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SHORT BOND FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 28.9%    continued

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.2%

 

American Tower Corp.,

        

2.40%, 3/15/25

     $945        $898     

1.30%, 9/15/25

     940        860     

Equinix, Inc.,

        

2.63%, 11/18/24

     975        939     

Healthpeak OP LLC,

        

3.25%, 7/15/26

     50        47     

Simon Property Group L.P.,

        

2.00%, 9/13/24

     870        831     

Welltower OP LLC,

        

3.63%, 3/15/24

     650        636           
                4,211           

Retail - Consumer Staples – 0.0%

 

  

Dollar General Corp.,

        

4.25%, 9/20/24

     170        168           

Retail - Discretionary – 0.8%

 

Carvana Co.,

        

5.50%, 4/15/27 (1)

     750        333     

Home Depot (The), Inc.,

        

4.00%, 9/15/25

     1,260        1,251     

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.,

        

4.40%, 9/8/25

     990        985           
                2,569           

Semiconductors – 0.4%

 

  

Analog Devices, Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.25%), 5.12%, 10/1/24 (2)

     200        198     

Intel Corp.,

        

4.88%, 2/10/26

     65        66     

Microchip Technology, Inc.,

        

0.98%, 9/1/24

     920        868     

Texas Instruments, Inc.,

        

4.70%, 11/18/24

     210        212           
                1,344           

Software – 0.7%

 

  

Oracle Corp.,

        

2.95%, 11/15/24

     2,000        1,942     

Roper Technologies, Inc.,

        

2.35%, 9/15/24

     470        453           
                2,395           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 28.9%    continued

 

Specialty Finance – 1.4%

 

Air Lease Corp.,

        

0.80%, 8/18/24

     $980        $914     

Ally Financial, Inc.,

        

3.88%, 5/21/24

     1,000        961     

American Express Co.,

        

2.50%, 7/30/24

     540        522     

Aviation Capital Group LLC,

        

1.95%, 1/30/26 (1)

     1,100        978     

Synchrony Financial,

        

4.88%, 6/13/25

     870        805     

7.25%, 2/2/33

     695        613           
                4,793           

Steel – 0.1%

 

  

Nucor Corp.,

        

3.95%, 5/23/25

     410        403           

Technology Services – 0.9%

 

  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.,

        

0.60%, 3/1/24

     340        325     

4.50%, 7/15/25

     340        336     

Fiserv, Inc.,

        

2.75%, 7/1/24

     260        252     

Global Payments, Inc.,

        

1.50%, 11/15/24

     240        226     

2.65%, 2/15/25

     500        475     

International Business Machines Corp.,

        

4.00%, 7/27/25

     985        974     

PayPal Holdings, Inc.,

        

2.40%, 10/1/24

     660        639           
                3,227           

Telecommunications – 0.7%

 

  

T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.,

        

3.50%, 4/15/25

     1,700        1,653     

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

        

0.85%, 11/20/25

     790        719           
                2,372           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.1%

 

  

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B,

        

4.88%, 1/15/26

     347        336           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
    

CORPORATE BONDS - 28.9%    continued

 

    

Wholesale - Consumer Staples – 0.4%

 

    

Bunge Ltd. Finance Corp.,
1.63%, 8/17/25

     $ 1,310        $1,212           

Total Corporate Bonds

                                

(Cost $103,079)

            98,034     
              

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 17.4%

 

Asset Management – 0.4%

              

UBS A.G.,

              

0.70%, 8/9/24 (1)

       400        374     

UBS Group A.G.,

              

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 0.83%), 1.01%, 7/30/24 (1) (3)

       1,000        980           
                    1,354           

Automotive – 0.6%

              

Kia Corp.,

              

2.38%, 2/14/25 (1)

       410        389     

Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC,

              

0.75%, 3/1/24 (1)

       600        576     

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC,

              

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.95%), 5.76%, 6/7/24 (1) (2)

       1,050        1,047           
                    2,012           

Banking – 9.7%

              

ANZ New Zealand International Ltd.,

              

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.60%), 5.35%, 2/18/25 (1) (2)

       810        802     

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.,

              

5.09%, 12/8/25

       250        252     

Banco Santander S.A.,

              

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.24%), 5.99%, 5/24/24 (2)

       2,800        2,793     

Bank of Montreal,

              

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.62%), 5.46%, 9/15/26 (2)

       100        98     

Bank of New Zealand,

              

2.00%, 2/21/25 (1)

       1,170        1,113     

Bank of Nova Scotia (The),

              

4.50%, 12/16/25

       300        294     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
       VALUE
    (000S)
    

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 17.4%    continued

 

    

Banking – 9.7%    continued

 

    

Barclays PLC,

              

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 0.80%), 1.01%, 12/10/24 (3)

       $685        $660     

BNP Paribas S.A.,

              

4.25%, 10/15/24

       1,000        968     

(Variable, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.11%), 2.82%, 11/19/25 (1) (3)

       1,110        1,055     

BPCE S.A.,

              

1.00%, 1/20/26 (1)

       490        437     

Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.,

              

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.00%), 1.34%, 6/24/26 (1) (3)

       1,950        1,781     

Credit Agricole S.A.,

              

3.25%, 10/4/24 (1)

       800        772     

Danske Bank A/S,

              

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.10%), 6.47%, 1/9/26 (1) (3)

       565        565     

Deutsche Bank A.G.,

              

0.96%, 11/8/23

       560        535     

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec,
2.05%, 2/10/25 (1)

       1,500        1,411     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.09%), 5.28%, 1/23/26 (1) (3)

       930        929     

HSBC Holdings PLC,

              

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.53%), 0.73%, 8/17/24 (3)

       1,490        1,459     

Lloyds Banking Group PLC,

              

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.00%), 2.44%, 2/5/26 (3)

       1,110        1,041     

Macquarie Bank Ltd.,

              

2.30%, 1/22/25 (1)

       1,000        954     

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.,
2.80%, 7/18/24

       1,000        965     

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 0.55%), 0.95%, 7/19/25 (3)

       1,450        1,365     

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.,

              

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.61%), 5.62%, 9/8/24 (2)

       1,500        1,489     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SHORT BOND FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
   VALUE
(000S)
    

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 17.4%    continued

 

    

Banking – 9.7%    continued

              

National Bank of Canada,

              

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 0.40%), 0.55%, 11/15/24 (3)

     $ 1,200        $1,164     

NatWest Markets PLC,

              

0.80%, 8/12/24 (1)

       1,400        1,310     

Nordea Bank Abp,

              

0.63%, 5/24/24 (1)

       1,300        1,235     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.96%),
5.76%, 6/6/25 (1) (2)

       800        792     

Royal Bank of Canada,

              

1.15%, 6/10/25

       550        506     

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB,

              

0.65%, 9/9/24 (1)

       900        843     

Societe Generale S.A.,

              

2.63%, 10/16/24 (1)

       1,000        945     

Standard Chartered PLC,

              

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.05%), 6.17%, 1/9/27 (1) (3)

       900        903     

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.,

              

2.45%, 9/27/24

       1,200        1,150     

Svenska Handelsbanken AB,

              

0.55%, 6/11/24 (1)

       1,700        1,609     

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The),

              

0.55%, 3/4/24

       800        764           
                    32,959           

Cable & Satellite – 0.4%

              

Sky Ltd.,

              

3.75%, 9/16/24(1)

       1,490        1,461           

Electric Utilities – 0.5%

              

Drax Finco PLC,

              

6.63%, 11/1/25 (1)

       1,200        1,180     

Enel Finance International N.V.,
4.25%, 6/15/25 (1)

       400        392           
                    1,572           

Governmental Banks – 0.5%

              

Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau,

              

0.50%, 9/20/24

       1,860        1,758           

Industrial Support Services – 0.2%

              

Element Fleet Management Corp.,

              

1.60%, 4/6/24(1)

       700        671           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
   VALUE
(000S)
    

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 17.4%    continued

 

    

Institutional Financial Services – 1.1%

              

Credit Suisse Group A.G.,

              

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 3.34%),
6.37%, 7/15/26 (1) (3)

     $ 1,000        $966     

LSEGA Financing PLC,

              

0.65%, 4/6/24 (1)

       900        857     

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd.,

              

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.44%),
5.27%, 9/16/24 (1) (2)

       1,900        1,886           
                    3,709           

Local – 0.3%

              

Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities,

              

1.75%, 9/5/24(1)

       1,020        979           

Metals & Mining – 0.1%

              

FMG Resources Pty. Ltd., Series 2006,

              

5.13%, 5/15/24(1)

       500        495           

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.2%

              

Enbridge, Inc.,

              

2.50%, 1/15/25

       510        489     

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.,

              

1.25%, 11/24/23 (1)

       200        195           
                    684           

Sovereign Agencies – 0.3%

              

Kommunalbanken AS,

              

0.38%, 9/11/25(1)

       1,100        1,005           

Specialty Finance – 0.7%

              

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

              

1.75%, 1/30/26

       1,100        985     

Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd.,

              

2.88%, 2/15/25 (1)

       1,000        938     

goeasy Ltd.,

              

4.38%, 5/1/26 (1)

       500        438           
                    2,361           

Supranationals – 0.8%

              

European Investment Bank,

              

0.38%, 7/24/24

       3,000        2,849           

Telecommunications – 0.6%

              

Bell Telephone Co. of Canada or Bell Canada (The),

              

0.75%, 3/17/24

       2,000        1,911     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
   VALUE
(000S)
    

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 17.4%    continued

 

    

Telecommunications – 0.6%    continued

 

    

NTT Finance Corp.,

              

0.58%, 3/1/24 (1)

       $200        $192           
                    2,103           

Transportation & Logistics – 1.0%

              

Air Canada,

              

3.88%, 8/15/26 (1)

       980        890     

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

              

1.35%, 12/2/24

       2,550        2,402           
                    3,292           

Total Foreign Issuer Bonds

                                

(Cost $62,004)

            59,264     
              

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – 7.2% (6)

 

Fannie Mae – 2.6%

              

Pool #555649,

              

7.50%, 10/1/32

       7        7     

Pool #AD0915,

              

5.50%, 12/1/38

       18        19     

Pool #AI3471,

              

5.00%, 6/1/41

       53        54     

Pool #BA6574,

              

3.00%, 1/1/31

       555        531     

Pool #BC0266,

              

3.50%, 2/1/31

       495        482     

Pool #BC1465,

              

2.50%, 7/1/31

       314        295     

Pool #BE0514,

              

2.50%, 11/1/31

       942        889     

Pool #BM1239,

              

3.50%, 2/1/32

       522        508     

Pool #BM4485,

              

3.00%, 9/1/30

       951        922     

Pool #BM5017,

              

3.00%, 3/1/30

       506        486     

Pool #BM5525,

              

4.00%, 3/1/31

       139        138     

Pool #BM5708,

              

3.00%, 12/1/29

       76        74     

Pool #FM1534,

              

4.50%, 9/1/49

       751        748     

Pool #FM1773,

              

3.00%, 12/1/31

       446        432     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
   VALUE
(000S)
    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 7.2% (6)    continued

 

    

Fannie Mae – 2.6%    continued

 

    

Pool #FM1849,

              

3.50%, 12/1/33

       $482        $470     

Pool #FM1852,

              

3.00%, 7/1/33

       620        594     

Pool #FM1897,

              

3.00%, 9/1/32

       476        455     

Pool #FM3308,

              

3.00%, 4/1/32

       1,441        1,394     

Pool #MA3090,

              

3.00%, 8/1/32

       233        222           
                    8,720           

Freddie Mac – 4.3%

              

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,

              

0.25%, 8/24/23

       4,300        4,224     

Freddie Mac REMICS, Series 4835, Class CA,

              

3.50%, 1/15/47

       385        373     

Pool #1B3617,

              

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1Y + 1.92%, 1.92% Floor, 11.14% Cap), 4.17%, 10/1/37(2)

       55        54     

Pool #SB0084,

              

3.00%, 2/1/32

       1,522        1,460     

Pool #SB0093,

              

2.50%, 12/1/31

       2,825        2,665     

Pool #SB0215,

              

3.00%, 2/1/32

       521        504     

Pool #SB0216,

              

3.00%, 12/1/32

       955        913     

Pool #SB0329,

              

3.00%, 9/1/32

       1,184        1,134     

Pool #SD1959,

              

6.50%, 12/1/52

       899        932     

Pool #ZA2807,

              

2.50%, 2/1/28

       78        75     

Pool #ZK9070,

              

3.00%, 11/1/32

       474        454     

Pool #ZS6689,

              

2.50%, 4/1/28

       244        234     

Pool #ZS8598,

              

3.00%, 2/1/31

       631        603     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   303    FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

SHORT BOND FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 7.2% (6)    continued

 

  

Freddie Mac – 4.3%    continued

        

Pool #ZS8675,

        

2.50%, 11/1/32

     $970        $910           
                14,535           

Freddie Mac Gold – 0.2%

        

Pool #A92650,

        

5.50%, 6/1/40

     33        35     

Pool #E04360,

        

2.50%, 4/1/28

     288        277     

Pool #G18641,

        

3.00%, 4/1/32

     179        171     

Pool #G18647,

        

3.00%, 6/1/32

     428        409           
                892           

Government National Mortgage Association – 0.1%

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2017-95, Class QG,

        

2.50%, 8/20/46

     423        388           

Total U.S. Government Agencies

                          

(Cost $26,093)

        24,535     
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 34.4%

 

U.S. Treasury Notes – 34.4%

        

4.50%, 11/30/24

     59,950        60,184     

4.00%, 2/15/26

     56,597        56,832           
                117,016           

Total U.S. Government Obligations

                          

(Cost $116,463)

        117,016     
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 1.3%

 

Florida – 0.4%

        

Florida State Board of Administration Finance Corp. Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

1.26%, 7/1/25

     1,100        1,023     

Miami-Dade County Aviation Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

1.23%, 10/1/25

     500        460           
                1,483           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 1.3%    continued

 

  

New York – 0.9%

        

New York State Thruway Authority Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series M,

        

2.12%, 1/1/24

     $640        $626     

New York Taxable G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series D, Fiscal 2021,

        

0.59%, 8/1/23

     500        493     

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Consolidated Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series AAA,

        

1.09%, 7/1/23

     2,000        1,981           
                3,100           

Total Municipal Bonds

 

(Cost $4,740)

        4,583     
        
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 0.4%

 

Northern Institutional Funds -

        

U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(7) (8)

     1,288,092        $1,288           

Total Investment Companies

 

(Cost $1,288)

        1,288     
        
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.5%

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bill,

        

4.47%, 5/4/23(9)

     $4,500        $4,482     

4.15%, 5/11/23(9) (10)

     450        448           

Total Short-Term Investments

 

                 

(Cost $4,929)

        4,930     
                            

Total Investments – 99.5%

                          

(Cost $348,651)

        338,014     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.5%

 

     1,711           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $339,725     

 

(1)

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(2) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(3) 

Variable or floating rate security. Security issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a future date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2023.

(4) 

Security is a payment in-kind bond (PIK), distributions received in-kind unless otherwise noted in the description.

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

(5) 

Perpetual bond. Maturity date represents next call date.

(6) 

The obligations of certain U.S. government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.

(7) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(8) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(9) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(10) 

Security pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

1Y - 1 Year

3M - 3 Month

5Y - 5 Year

CME - Chicago Mercantile Exchange

CMT - Constant Maturity

Fannie Mae - Federal National Mortgage Association

Freddie Mac - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

G.O. - General Obligation

ICE - Intercontinental Exchange

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

USD - United States Dollar

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the Fund had open futures contracts as follows:

 

TYPE   NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS
    NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
    CONTRACT
POSITION
    CONTRACT
EXP.
    VALUE AND
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
(000S)
(1)
 

2-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    257       $53,058       Long       6/23       $540  

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (185     (20,259     Short       6/23       (388
           

Total

                                    $152  

 

(1) 

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)

 

  

 

% OF NET ASSETS

 

 

Asset-Backed Securities

     5.0

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     3.4

Corporate Bonds

     28.9

Foreign Issuer Bonds

     17.4

U.S. Government Agencies

     7.2

U.S. Government Obligations

     34.4

Municipal Bonds

     1.3

Investment Companies

     0.4

Short-Term Investments

     1.5

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)
 

Asset-Backed Securities(1)

  $     $ 16,931       $ —     $ 16,931  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

          11,433             11,433  

Corporate Bonds(1)

          98,034             98,034  

Foreign Issuer Bonds(1)

          59,264             59,264  

U.S. Government Agencies(1)

          24,535             24,535  

U.S. Government Obligations

          117,016             117,016  

Municipal Bonds(1)

          4,583             4,583  

Investment Companies

    1,288                   1,288  

Short-Term Investments

          4,930             4,930  

Total Investments

  $ 1,288     $ 336,726       $—     $ 338,014  

OTHER FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS

                               

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

  $ 540     $       $—     $ 540  

Liabilities

       

Futures Contracts

    (388                 (388

Total Other Financial

       

Instruments

  $ 152     $       $—     $ 152  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS – 9.0%

 

  

Aerospace & Defense – 0.2%

        

Boeing (The) Co.,

        

1.43%, 2/4/24

     $5,000        $4,831           

Asset Management – 0.4%

        

FS KKR Capital Corp.,

        

1.65%, 10/12/24

     10,000        9,196           

Automotive – 0.5%

        

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.62%), 5.20%, 10/15/24 (1)

     2,000        1,970     

Hyundai Capital America,

        

1.25%, 9/18/23 (2)

     5,000        4,896     

Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC,

        

1.13%, 9/16/24 (2)

     4,500        4,207           
                11,073           

Banking – 2.1%

        

Bank of America Corp.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.29%), 5.08%, 1/20/27 (3)

     10,000        9,969     

Citizens Bank N.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.40%), 4.12%, 5/23/25 (3)

     5,000        4,720     

Huntington National Bank (The),

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.21%), 4.01%, 5/16/25 (3)

     5,000        4,788     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.98%), 3.85%, 6/14/25 (3)

     5,000        4,903     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.77%), 5.62%, 9/22/27 (1)

     11,400        11,157     

KeyBank N.A.,

        

4.70%, 1/26/26

     1,250        1,200     

Santander Holdings U.S.A., Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.38%), 4.26%, 6/9/25 (3)

     9,500        9,175     

Truist Financial Corp.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.40%), 5.22%, 6/9/25 (1)

     5,000        4,787           
                50,699           

Electric Utilities – 0.2%

        

Black Hills Corp.,

        

1.04%, 8/23/24

     5,700        5,363           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 9.0%    continued

 

  

Insurance – 3.6%

        

Athene Global Funding,

        

1.20%, 10/13/23 (2)

     $15,000        $14,572     

0.95%, 1/8/24 (2)

     20,700        19,813     

Corebridge Financial, Inc.,

        

3.50%, 4/4/25 (2)

     10,000        9,606     

Jackson Financial, Inc.,

        

1.13%, 11/22/23

     9,540        9,254     

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.30%), 5.17%, 9/27/24 (1) (2)

     5,000        4,950     

New York Life Global Funding,

        

0.90%, 10/29/24 (2)

     8,600        8,106     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.48%), 5.30%, 6/9/26 (1) (2)

     10,000        9,776     

Security Benefit Global Funding,

        

1.25%, 5/17/24

     9,300        8,819           
                84,896           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 0.5%

 

  

Baxter International, Inc.,

        

1.32%, 11/29/24

     5,000        4,705     

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.,

        

1.45%, 11/22/24

     7,600        7,183           
                11,888           

Semiconductors – 0.0%

        

Intel Corp.,

        

4.88%, 2/10/26

     795        805           

Specialty Finance – 1.3%

        

Air Lease Corp.,

        

0.80%, 8/18/24

     10,000        9,326     

Capital One Financial Corp.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.69%), 1.34%, 12/6/24 (3)

     9,490        9,164     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.69%), 5.50%, 12/6/24 (1)

     3,700        3,620     

Synchrony Financial,

        

4.88%, 6/13/25

     10,000        9,257           
                31,367           

Technology Services – 0.2%

        

Global Payments, Inc.,

        

1.50%, 11/15/24

     3,450        3,250           

Total Corporate Bonds

                          

(Cost $222,456)

        213,368     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   306   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 12.3%

 

  

Banking – 10.0%

 

Banco Santander S.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 0.45%),
0.70%, 6/30/24 (3)

     $5,000        $4,927     

5.15%, 8/18/25

     5,000        4,908     

Bank of Montreal,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.62%), 5.46%, 9/15/26 (1)

     14,600        14,244     

Bank of Nova Scotia (The),

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.61%), 5.45%, 9/15/26 (1)

     14,770        14,423     

Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel S.A.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.41%), 5.12%, 2/4/25 (1) (2)

     18,000        17,708     

Commonwealth Bank of Australia,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.40%), 5.27%, 7/7/25 (1) (2)

     5,000        4,937     

Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.,

        

1.38%, 1/10/25

     5,000        4,697     

Credit Suisse A.G.,

        

3.63%, 9/9/24

     5,000        4,758     

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.,

        

1.17%, 11/22/24 (2)

     15,000        14,142     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.30%), 5.05%, 11/22/24 (1) (2)

     5,000        4,943     

Deutsche Bank A.G.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.22%), 5.96%, 11/16/27 (1)

     7,500        6,638     

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec,

        

4.40%, 8/23/25 (2)

     5,000        4,877     

HSBC Holdings PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.53%),
0.73%, 8/17/24 (3)

     5,000        4,896     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.58%), 1.16%, 11/22/24 (3)

     10,000        9,704     

ING Groep N.V.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.01%), 5.88%, 4/1/27 (1)

     23,800        23,141     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 12.3%    continued

 

  

Banking – 10.0%    continued

 

Macquarie Group Ltd.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.71%), 5.29%, 10/14/25 (1) (2)

     $15,740        $15,285     

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.96%), 5.71%, 5/22/26 (1)

     10,000        9,824     

National Bank of Canada,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.01%),
3.75%, 6/9/25 (3)

     9,160        8,970     

Nationwide Building Society,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.29%), 6.03%, 2/16/28 (1) (2)

     9,300        8,882     

NatWest Markets PLC,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.76%), 5.63%, 9/29/26 (1) (2)

     7,800        7,547     

Royal Bank of Canada,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.59%), 5.28%, 11/2/26 (1)

     10,000        9,748     

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.,

        

5.46%, 1/13/26

     10,000        10,096     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.88%), 5.44%, 1/14/27 (1)

     9,880        9,639     

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The),

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.35%), 5.17%, 9/10/24 (1)

     5,000        4,959     

5.10%, 1/9/26

     5,000        5,031     

Westpac Banking Corp.,

        

1.02%, 11/18/24

     8,880        8,348           
                237,272           

Institutional Financial Services – 0.4%

 

  

Nomura Holdings, Inc.,

        

5.71%, 1/9/26

     10,000        10,028           

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.3%

        

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.,

        

1.00%, 10/12/24

     7,910        7,417           

Specialty Finance – 0.4%

        

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

        

1.65%, 10/29/24

     10,000        9,354           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.8%

        

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

        

1.35%, 12/2/24

     20,000        18,844           

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 12.3%    continued

 

  

Transportation Equipment – 0.4%

 

Daimler Truck Finance North America LLC,

        

1.63%, 12/13/24 (2)

     $5,350        $5,063     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.75%), 5.59%, 12/13/24 (1) (2)

     5,000        4,933           
                9,996           

Total Foreign Issuer Bonds

                          

(Cost $302,371)

        292,911     
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 65.1%

 

Alabama – 3.7%

        

Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority Special Obligation Revenue Refunding GARVEE Bonds, Series B, Escrowed to Maturity,

        

5.00%, 9/1/25

     7,425        7,876     

Black Belt Energy Gas District Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Subseries D2,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.40%), 4.64%, 6/1/27(1) (4)

     20,000        19,872     

Black Belt Energy Gas District Revenue Bonds, Gas Project No. 7-S,

        

4.00%, 12/1/23

     2,100        2,101     

4.00%, 12/1/24

     3,000        2,998     

Black Belt Energy Gas District Revenue Bonds, Series A, Gas Project No. 8,

        

4.00%, 12/1/23

     1,600        1,602     

Black Belt Energy Gas District Variable Revenue Bonds, Gas Project,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.35%),
4.32%, 12/1/26(1) (4)

     29,000        27,928     

South East Alabama State Gas Supply District Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series C, SIFMA Index-Project No. 1,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.65%),
4.62%, 4/1/24(1) (4)

     26,000        25,911     

Southeast Energy Authority Revenue Bonds, A Cooperative District Commodity Supply Project No. 1, Series A,

        

4.00%, 10/1/23

     425        426     
                88,714           
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Alaska – 0.6%

 

  

Alaska State International Airports Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/23

     $1,525        $1,538     

Alaska State Municipal Bond Bank Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series One,

        

5.00%, 12/1/23

     1,495        1,516     

North Slope Borough G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

        

4.00%, 6/30/24

     9,360        9,510     

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp. Settlement Revenue Refunding Senior Bonds, Series A, Class 1,

        

4.00%, 6/1/23

     500        500     

5.00%, 6/1/24

     580        590           
                13,654           

Arizona – 0.9%

        

Arizona State Health Facilities Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Series B-RMK, Banner Health,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.25%), 4.22%, 11/4/26(1) (4)

     9,130        8,923     

Arizona State IDA National Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Revenue Bonds, Equitable School Revenue, Social Bonds,

        

4.00%, 11/1/23

     600        602     

Arizona State Sports & Tourism Authority Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Multipurpose Stadium Facility Project (BAM Insured),

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     2,500        2,622     

Arizona State Transportation Board Revenue GARVEE Bonds GANS, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     1,055        1,113     

Maricopa County IDA Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B, Banner Health,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.57%), 4.54%, 10/18/24(1) (4)

     7,495        7,468     

 

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   308   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Arizona – 0.9%    continued

 

  

Maricopa County Individual Development Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (AMT), Waste Management, Inc., Project,

        

3.38%, 6/3/24(1) (4) (5)

     $1,000        $991           
                21,719           

California – 4.9%

        

Bay Area Toll Authority Toll Bridge Variable Revenue Bonds, San Francisco Bay Area Toll,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.30%),
4.27%, 4/1/27(1) (4)

     8,500        8,298     

Bay Area Toll Authority Toll Bridge Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, San Francisco Bay Area,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.45%),
4.42%, 4/1/26(1) (4)

     8,750        8,668     

California State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 9/1/25

     7,000        7,438     

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Sustainability Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, California Academy of Sciences,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.35%),
4.32%, 8/1/24(1) (4)

     12,000        11,864     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Solid Waste Disposal Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Series A, Waste Management, Inc.,

        

4.13%, 10/1/25(1) (4) (5)

     4,000        4,026     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Orchard Park Student Housing Project, Green Bonds (BAM Insured),

        

5.00%, 5/15/24

     500        510     

California State Public Works Board Lease Revenue Bonds, Various Capital Projects, Series D,

        

4.00%, 11/1/23

     3,000        3,027     

4.00%, 11/1/24

     3,020        3,097     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

California – 4.9%    continued

 

  

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Senior Revenue Bonds (AMT), Green Bond,

        

5.00%, 5/15/25

     $420        $437     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Senior Revenue Bonds (AMT), Private Activity,

        

5.00%, 5/15/25

     1,890        1,968     

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 7/1/23

     1,250        1,258     

Los Angeles Unified School District Sustainability G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series QRR,

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     4,000        4,223     

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Variable Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series C,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.14%), 4.11%, 5/21/24(1) (4)

     7,000        6,974     

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Variable Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series D,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.14%), 4.11%, 5/21/24(1) (4)

     3,880        3,866     

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Variable Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series E,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.14%), 4.11%, 5/21/24(1) (4)

     13,625        13,575     

Northern Energy Authority Commodity Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 7/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     7,000        7,011     

Orange County Transportation Authority Revenue BANS, I-405 Improvement Project, Escrowed to Maturity,

        

5.00%, 10/15/24

     10,000        10,395     

Sacramento City Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Measure H, Election of 2020 (BAM Insured),

        

5.00%, 8/1/24

     3,000        3,095     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

California – 4.9%    continued

 

  

Sacramento City Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (AGM Insured),

        

4.00%, 7/1/24

     $1,000        $1,017     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series H (AMT),

        

5.00%, 5/1/25

     8,500        8,802     

Southern California Public Power Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Green Bond, Milford Wind Corridor Phase II Project,

        

5.00%, 7/1/23

     1,105        1,112     

University Of California Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 5/15/25

     4,000        4,219     

Vernon Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 10/1/23

     1,250        1,261     

5.00%, 10/1/24

     1,100        1,128           
                117,269           

Colorado – 1.7%

        

Colorado State COPS, Series A,

        

5.00%, 9/1/23

     1,000        1,010     

5.00%, 12/15/25

     1,350        1,437     

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Intermountain Healthcare,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.55%),
4.52%, 8/17/26(1) (4)

     22,100        21,870     

Denver City & County Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 11/15/24

     1,375        1,419     

Denver City & County Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 11/15/25

     9,000        9,580     

E-470 Public Highway Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.35%),
3.59%, 9/1/24(1) (4)

     5,880        5,856           
                41,172           
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Connecticut – 3.6%

 

  

Connecticut State Forward Delivery G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Social Bonds,

        

5.00%, 7/15/23

     $4,500        $4,531     

5.00%, 7/15/24

     1,525        1,573     

Connecticut State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Social Bonds,

        

4.00%, 6/1/24

     2,350        2,389     

Connecticut State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series D,

        

5.00%, 9/15/23

     6,500        6,571     

5.00%, 9/15/24

     4,000        4,142     

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

2.80%, 2/10/26(1) (4) (5)

     5,000        4,974     

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Series B, Yale New Haven,

        

1.80%, 7/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     4,000        3,902     

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015-A,

        

0.38%, 7/12/24(1) (4) (5)

     14,790        14,269     

Connecticut State HFA Housing Mortgage Finance Program Variable Revenue Bonds, Series A4, Social Bonds,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.30%),
4.27%, 11/15/24(1) (4)

     10,000        9,930     

Connecticut State HFA Housing Mortgage Finance Program Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C, Social Bonds,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.63%),
4.60%, 11/15/24(1) (4)

     10,800        10,777     

Connecticut State HFA Mortgage Finance Program Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Series E-5, Social Bond,

        

5.00%, 5/15/24

     2,775        2,830     

5.00%, 11/15/24

     2,335        2,404     

Connecticut State Special Tax Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 10/1/23

     3,500        3,542     

5.00%, 10/1/24

     700        726     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Connecticut – 3.6% continued

 

  

Connecticut State Special Tax Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series D,

        

5.00%, 11/1/23

     $3,485        $3,534     

5.00%, 11/1/24

     2,475        2,571     

Greenwich G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 1/15/24

     6,315        6,440           
                85,105           

District of Columbia – 0.8%

        

District of Columbia Income Tax Secured Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 12/1/24

     3,740        3,891     

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/23

     1,720        1,735     

5.00%, 10/1/24

     2,000        2,052     

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/24

     10,000        10,263           
                17,941           

Florida – 1.9%

        

Duval County School Board COPS, Series A (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     3,000        3,153     

Florida State Board of Education Lottery Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     3,000        3,164     

Florida State Department of Transportation Financing Corp. Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     4,945        5,220     

Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT), Tampa International Airport,

        

5.00%, 10/1/25

     1,500        1,572     

Lee County Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/23

     2,250        2,266     

Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 10/1/23

     2,500        2,524     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Florida – 1.9% continued

 

  

Miami-Dade County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Building Better Communities Program,

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     $7,000        $7,212     

Miami-Dade County HFA MFH Revenue Variable Revenue Bonds, Quail Roost Transit Village I (HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

5.00%, 9/1/25(1) (4) (5)

     2,500        2,591     

Miami-Dade County IDA Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (AMT), Waste Management, Inc., Florida Project,

        

0.40%, 8/1/23(6)

     2,500        2,469     

Miami-Dade County IDA Solid Waste Disposal Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Waste Management, Inc., Florida Project,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.38%),
4.35%, 7/1/24(1) (4)

     10,000        9,752     

Orange County Water & Wastewater Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/23

     4,840        4,898           
                44,821           

Georgia – 0.5%

        

Atlanta G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-1, Social Bonds,

        

5.00%, 12/1/25

     775        828     

Atlanta G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-2,

        

5.00%, 12/1/25

     1,575        1,684     

Douglas County School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 4/1/24

     1,000        1,024     

Georgia State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, Tranche No.1,

        

5.00%, 7/1/23

     1,600        1,609     

Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority Federal Highway Reimbursement GARVEE Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/1/23

     1,000        1,004     

Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority GARVEE Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/1/23

     2,000        2,008     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Georgia – 0.5%    continued

 

  

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 6/1/24

     $600        $607     

5.00%, 6/1/25

     700        714     

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series C,

        

4.00%, 12/1/23

     750        751     

Monroe County Development Authority Pollution Control Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Georgia Power Company Plant Scherer,

        

3.88%, 3/6/26(1) (4) (5)

     1,000        1,014           
                11,243           

Illinois – 0.9%

        

Chicago Midway Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 1/1/26

     3,500        3,649     

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT),

        

5.00%, 1/1/24

     2,000        2,026     

5.00%, 1/1/25

     1,000        1,031     

Elgin Corporate Purpose G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 12/15/23

     1,000        1,016     

Illinois State Finance Authority Green Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 7/1/23

     1,305        1,312     

Illinois State Finance Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Field Museum of Natural History,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.20%),
4.59%, 9/1/25(1) (4)

     9,860        9,840     

Illinois State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series D,

        

5.00%, 11/1/24

     1,020        1,051     

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 12/1/24

     2,210        2,295           
                22,220           
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Indiana – 0.9%

 

  

Decatur Township Multi-School Building Corp. First Mortgage Multipurpose Revenue Refunding Bonds (State Intercept Program),

        

5.00%, 7/15/25

     $1,545        $1,625     

Indiana State Finance Authority Health System Revenue Bonds, Indiana University Health,

        

2.25%, 7/1/25(1) (4) (5)

     10,000        9,819     

Indiana State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Stadium Project,

        

5.00%, 2/1/25

     1,025        1,069     

Indiana State Finance Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Deaconess Health System,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.30%),
4.27%, 3/1/27(1) (4)

     6,935        6,769     

Indiana State Housing & Community Development Authority Collateralized Variable Revenue Bonds, RD Moving Forward Biggs Project,

        

2.00%, 4/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     1,000        988     

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/1/23

     1,400        1,405           
                21,675           

Iowa – 0.4%

        

Ames G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/1/24

     1,840        1,891     

Des Moines Independent Community School District School Infrastructure Sales Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/1/24

     7,155        7,337     

Iowa State Special Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/1/23

     1,045        1,049           
                10,277           

Kansas – 0.5%

        

Maize G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

0.45%, 9/1/24

     3,520        3,355     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%     continued

 

  

Kansas – 0.5%    continued

        

Topeka Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (BAM Insured),

        

4.00%, 8/1/23

     $7,900        $7,937           
                11,292           

Kentucky – 0.5%

        

Asset/Liability Commission General Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 11/1/23

     4,350        4,402     

Campbell & Kenton Counties Sanitation District No. 1 Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 8/1/23

     1,650        1,663     

Kentucky State Public Energy Authority Revenue Bonds, Series B, Gas Supply,

        

4.00%, 1/1/25(1) (4) (5)

     5,410        5,407           
                11,472           

Louisiana – 1.3%

        

Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District Revenue BANS,

        

4.00%, 7/3/23

     4,825        4,828     

Louisiana State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 8/1/23

     5,000        5,039     

Louisiana State GARVEE Bonds,

        

5.00%, 9/1/23

     4,600        4,645     

Louisiana State Gas & Fuels Tax Second Lien Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.50%),
3.89%, 5/1/26(1) (4)

     12,405        12,169     

Louisiana State Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Insurance Revenue Bonds, Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association,

        

5.00%, 8/15/25

     3,000        3,156           
                29,837           

Maine – 0.5%

        

Maine State Housing Authority Mortgage Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series A, Social Bonds,

        

0.40%, 11/15/23

     1,035        1,019     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Maine – 0.5%    continued

        

Maine State Housing Authority Mortgage Purchase Variable Revenue Bonds, Series B, Social Bonds,

        

3.13%, 5/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     $10,000        $10,000     

Portland G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

        

4.00%, 4/1/24

     700        709     

South Portland G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds,

        

4.00%, 7/15/24

     900        917           
                12,645           

Maryland – 0.2%

        

Maryland Department of Transportation Consolidated Transportation Revenue Bonds, Second Issue,

        

5.00%, 6/1/23

     1,000        1,004     

Maryland State Community Development Administration Department Housing & Community Development Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

0.25%, 9/1/23

     445        440     

0.35%, 3/1/24

     500        487     

0.40%, 9/1/24

     1,100        1,059     

Maryland Transportation Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Transportation Facilities Project,

        

5.00%, 7/1/23

     1,000        1,006     

Washington Suburban Sanitary District Revenue Bonds (County Gtd.),

        

5.00%, 6/1/24

     1,000        1,028           
                5,024           

Michigan – 1.7%

        

Michigan State Finance Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Beaumont-Spectrum Consolidation,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.75%), 4.72%, 4/15/27(1) (4)

     15,000        14,672     

Michigan State HDA Rental Housing Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

3.35%, 4/1/26

     655        666     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Michigan – 1.7%    continued

 

  

Michigan State Strategic Fund Exempt Facilities Adjustable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Waste Management, Inc., Project,

        

0.58%, 8/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     $3,000        $2,863     

Romulus Community School G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A (Q-SBLF Insured),

        

4.00%, 5/1/24

     1,270        1,287     

Traverse City Area Public Schools G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series II,

        

3.00%, 5/1/23

     4,425        4,426     

3.00%, 5/1/24

     3,375        3,386     

Wayne County Airport Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT),

        

4.00%, 12/1/24(2)

     11,730        11,868     

West Bloomfield School District Building and Site G.O. Unlimited Bonds (AGM Insured),

        

3.00%, 5/1/23

     1,000        1,000           
                40,168           

Minnesota – 2.8%

        

Metropolitan Council Minneapolis-Saint Paul Area G.O. Unlimited GANS, Series C,

        

0.45%, 12/1/23

     8,160        7,993     

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Residential Housing Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds (GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC Insured),

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.55%),
4.52%, 12/12/23(1) (4)

     4,445        4,444     

Minnesota Municipal Gas Agency Commodity Supply Variable Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.00%),
4.24%, 12/1/27(1) (4)

     40,000        39,173     

Minnesota State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series E,

        

2.00%, 8/1/23

     11,500        11,472     

Minnesota State Rural Water Finance Authority Public Projects Construction Revenue Notes,

        

2.63%, 12/1/23

     4,000        3,971           
                67,053           
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Missouri – 0.0%

 

  

Saint Louis County Special Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series F,

        

5.00%, 12/1/23

     $715        $726           

Nevada – 0.7%

        

Clark County Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Jet Aviation Fuel Tax,

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     1,500        1,533     

5.00%, 7/1/25

     2,550        2,639     

Clark County Airport Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B (AMT),

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     2,000        2,043     

Clark County School District G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/15/23

     3,300        3,315     

5.00%, 6/15/24

     6,935        7,127           
                16,657           

New Hampshire – 0.0%

        

Manchester Public Improvement G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 6/15/23

     1,000        1,003           

New Jersey – 1.7%

        

Clifton General Improvement G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (BAM Insured),

        

2.00%, 8/15/23

     750        748     

3.00%, 8/15/24

     500        502     

Essex County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A and C,

        

2.00%, 8/15/24

     2,280        2,257     

Fair Lawn G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

2.00%, 9/1/23

     2,020        2,013     

2.00%, 9/1/24

     1,980        1,955     

Gloucester County Improvement Authority Revenue Bonds, Rowan University Student Center Project,

        

0.60%, 3/1/24

     2,400        2,326     

Hudson County Improvement Authority Secured Lease Revenue Bonds, Hudson County Courthouse Project,

        

4.00%, 10/1/23

     1,000        1,007     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

New Jersey – 1.7%    continued

 

  

Jersey City Redevelopment Agency Revenue Bonds, Bayfront Redevelopment Project (Municipal Government Gtd.),

        

4.00%, 12/15/24

     $5,350        $5,469     

New Jersey State EDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, School Facilities Construction (State Appropriation Insured),

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 1.60%),
5.57%, 3/1/28(1)

     5,000        4,989     

New Jersey State Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 3/1/24

     5,000        5,111     

New Jersey State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Covid-19 Go Emergency Bonds,

        

4.00%, 6/1/23

     10,000        10,023     

River Vale Township School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (School Board Resource Fund Insured),

        

1.00%, 6/15/23

     1,625        1,617     

1.00%, 6/15/24

     1,130        1,096     

Waldwick New Jersey District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (School Board Resource Fund Insured),

        

1.00%, 7/15/23

     970        963     

1.00%, 7/15/24

     595        574           
                40,650           

New Mexico – 0.0%

        

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority SFM Program Revenue Bonds, Series A (GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC Insured),

        

0.25%, 7/1/23

     555        551           

New York – 6.1%

        

Erie County Industrial Development Agency School Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, School District & Buffalo City Project (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 5/1/24

     2,350        2,411     

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

New York – 6.1%    continued

 

  

Long Island Power Authority Electric System Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.45%),
4.42%, 9/1/25(1) (4)

     $11,500        $11,539     

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Green Bonds, Series C-1,

        

5.00%, 11/15/23

     3,000        3,034     

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Subseries D-1,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.33%),
3.57%, 4/1/24(1) (4)

     4,490        4,451     

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Subseries G-1,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.43%),
3.67%, 11/1/26(1)

     1,320        1,305     

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Variable Revenue Tender Notes,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.65%),
3.91%, 4/1/26(1) (4)

     40,000        38,695     

Monroe County G.O. Limited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/1/25

     3,360        3,541     

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp. Revenue Bonds, University of Rochester Project,

        

5.00%, 7/1/23

     1,000        1,006     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue Bonds, Subseries D,

        

5.00%, 11/1/23

     8,000        8,108     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 11/1/23

     4,500        4,561     

New York State Dormitory Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series E, Bidding Group

        

1, 5.00%, 3/15/24

     16,000        16,381     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

New York – 6.1%    continued

 

  

New York State Mortgage Agency Homeowner Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 235 (AMT), Social Bonds,

        

0.40%, 4/1/23

     $480        $480     

0.55%, 10/1/23

     760        750     

0.65%, 4/1/24

     710        692     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport,

        

5.00%, 12/1/23

     1,000        1,010     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport,

        

5.00%, 12/1/23

     1,000        1,012     

Oneida County G.O. Limited BANS,

        

5.00%, 3/1/24

     7,000        7,146     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority General Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Subseries B-4A-R,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.38%),
3.64%, 2/1/24(1) (4)

     3,915        3,885     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Green Bonds,

        

5.00%, 11/15/24

     11,000        11,431     

5.00%, 11/15/25

     3,500        3,727     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series C-1A,

        

5.00%, 5/15/23

     3,000        3,008     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series E, Green Bonds,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.05%),
4.31%, 4/1/26(1)

     15,560        15,707           
                143,880           

North Carolina – 5.8%

        

Charlotte Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     4,000        4,116     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

North Carolina – 5.8%    continued

 

  

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority Health Care System Variable Revenue Bonds, Series D, Atrium Health,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.60%),
4.57%, 12/1/23(1) (4)

     $37,000        $37,015     

North Carolina State Capital Facilities Finance Agency Educational Facilities Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series B, Campbell University,

        

1.05%, 10/1/23

     950        928     

North Carolina Turnpike Authority Triangle Expressway System Revenue BANS, Escrowed to Maturity,

        

5.00%, 2/1/24

     30,340        30,877     

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.65%),
3.89%, 6/1/25(1) (4)

     30,000        29,943     

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A, Remarketing Supplement,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.65%),
3.89%, 6/1/25(1) (4)

     11,500        11,478     

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B, Remarketing Supplement,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.65%),
3.89%, 6/1/25(1) (4)

     23,925        23,879           
                138,236           

North Dakota – 0.6%

        

Cass County Joint Water Resource District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

0.48%, 5/1/24

     12,990        12,477     

University of North Dakota COPS, Series A (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 6/1/24

     1,000        1,026           
                13,503           

Ohio – 1.7%

        

American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc., Revenue Refunding Bonds, Combined Hydroelectric Projects,

        

5.00%, 2/15/24

     1,190        1,212     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Ohio – 1.7%    continued

 

  

Cincinnati G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 12/1/24

     $4,000        $4,164     

Columbus G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     3,500        3,606     

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Multifamily Housing Variable Revenue Bonds, Carver Park Phase III (FHA Insured, HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

4.00%, 6/1/25(1) (4) (5)

     3,150        3,189     

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Multifamily Housing Variable Revenue Bonds, Wade Park Apartments (FHA Insured, HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

4.75%, 12/1/25(1) (4) (5)

     2,000        2,064     

Ohio State Common Schools G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/15/23

     700        703     

Ohio State Common Schools G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 9/15/23

     1,000        1,011     

Ohio State HFA MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Post Oak Station (HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

3.35%, 7/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     2,000        1,992     

Ohio State Hospital Variable Revenue Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.40%),
4.37%, 6/1/23(1) (4)

     15,000        14,999     

Ohio State Mental Health Capital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mental Health Facilities Improvement,

        

5.00%, 2/1/25

     2,000        2,088     

Ohio State Water Development Authority Water PCR Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 6/1/23

     5,300        5,320           
                40,348           

Oklahoma – 0.6%

        

Oklahoma County Independent School District No. 12 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Edmond School District,

        

1.25%, 6/1/24

     13,000        12,664     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Oklahoma – 0.6%    continued

 

  

Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series A (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 1/1/24

     $1,815        $1,846           
                14,510           

Oregon – 0.1%

        

Port of Portland Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 28 (AMT),

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     2,500        2,593     

Union County Hospital Facility Authority Revenue Bonds, Grand Ronde Hospital Project,

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     125        127     

5.00%, 7/1/25

     125        129           
                2,849           

Pennsylvania – 5.4%

        

Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority College Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Carnegie Mellon University,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.29%),
3.68%, 8/1/27(1) (4)

     5,000        4,861     

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority UPMC Variable Revenue Bonds,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.70%),
4.67%, 5/15/27(1) (4)

     40,000        39,005     

Bethlehem Area School District Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Bethlehem Area School (State Aid Withholding),

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.35%),
3.61%, 11/1/25(1) (4)

     4,480        4,370     

Centre County Hospital Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Mount Nittany Medical Center Project, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 11/15/25(7)

     6,250        6,649     

Delaware Valley Regional Financial Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.40%),
4.37%, 3/1/26(1) (4)

     7,000        6,896     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Pennsylvania – 5.4%    continued

 

  

Delaware Valley Regional Financial Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Series C,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.49%),
3.73%, 3/1/27(1) (4)

     $11,000        $10,642     

Montgomery County IDA Health System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Albert Einstein Healthcare, Prerefunded,

        

5.25%, 1/15/25(7)

     5,215        5,446     

Pennsylvania State Economic Development Financing Authority Solid Waste Disposal Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Waste Management, Inc., Project,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.40%),
4.37%, 6/3/24(1) (4)

     13,165        12,867     

Pennsylvania State G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/24

     6,010        6,229     

Pennsylvania State Housing Finance Agency SFM Floating Revenue Bonds, Series 127 C,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 1M + 0.57%), 3.97%, 10/1/23(1) (4)

     7,000        6,974     

Pennsylvania State Housing Finance Agency SFM Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 136, Social Bonds,

        

0.16%, 4/1/23

     750        750     

0.18%, 10/1/23

     750        739     

5.00%, 4/1/24

     750        765     

Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

4.00%, 12/1/23

     6,000        6,047     

Philadelphia Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Private Activity,

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     1,200        1,224     

Philadelphia G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 5/1/23

     5,145        5,154     

Philadelphia School District G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 9/1/23

     590        595     

5.00%, 9/1/24

     630        649     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Pennsylvania – 5.4%    continued

 

  

Philadelphia School District G.O. Limited Bonds, Series B, Green Bonds (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 9/1/23

     $700        $706     

5.00%, 9/1/24

     600        618     

Philadelphia State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 8/1/23

     750        756     

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C (AGM Insured),

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.65%),
4.62%, 12/1/23(1) (4)

     6,800        6,802           
                128,744           

Puerto Rico – 0.2%

        

Puerto Rico HFA Multifamily Collateralized Variable Revenue Bonds, Mirador Las Casas Project (HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

5.00%, 3/1/26(1) (4) (5)

     4,250        4,493           

Rhode Island – 0.7%

        

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp. Higher Education Facility Variable Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Bryant University,

        

1.50%, 7/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     16,480        15,714           

Tennessee – 0.8%

        

Bedford County G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/1/23

     1,135        1,139     

Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facility Board Multifamily Housing Variable Revenue Bonds, Westview Towers Project (HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

3.95%, 12/1/25(1) (4) (5)

     3,500        3,540     

Memphis Health Educational & Housing Facility Board MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Tillman Cove Apartment (HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

0.55%, 6/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     10,000        9,596     

Memphis Sanitary Sewerage System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 10/1/23

     1,100        1,113     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Tennessee – 0.8%    continued

 

  

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series B (AMT),

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     $1,200        $1,241     

Morristown G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

2.00%, 3/1/24

     2,350        2,328     

Tennergy Corp. Gas Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 3/1/24

     350        351           
                19,308           

Texas – 6.0%

        

Alvarado Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),

        

2.75%, 8/15/25(1) (4) (5)

     2,000        2,002     

Austin Community College District G.O. Limited Bonds, Maintenance Tax Notes,

        

5.00%, 8/1/23

     2,000        2,015     

Austin G.O. Limited Refunding & Improvement Bonds, Escrowed to Maturity,

        

5.00%, 9/1/23

     5        5     

Austin Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 8/1/25

     5,000        5,284     

Austin Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),

        

5.00%, 8/1/24

     1,750        1,807     

Austin Water & Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 11/15/25

     1,000        1,066     

Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Conjunctive Use,

        

5.00%, 2/15/24

     1,400        1,428     

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),

        

2.00%, 2/15/24

     910        903     

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Taxable Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series E,

        

0.84%, 1/1/24

     500        484     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Texas – 6.0%    continued

 

  

Dallas & Fort Worth International Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 11/1/24

     $1,000        $1,036     

Dallas Certificates of Obligation G.O. Limited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 2/15/24

     5,105        5,214     

Dallas Equipment Acquisition Contract G.O. Limited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 2/15/24

     5,375        5,490     

Dallas Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 8/15/23

     1,500        1,511     

5.00%, 8/15/24

     1,500        1,540     

Dallas Improvement G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 2/15/26

     4,000        4,265     

Denton County Housing Finance Corp. Variable Revenue Bonds, Pathway on Woodrow Apartments,

        

5.00%, 2/1/25(1) (4) (5)

     3,500        3,605     

Fort Bend Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (PSF, Gtd.),

        

2.38%, 8/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     8,500        8,391     

Fort Worth Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (PSF, Gtd.),

        

5.00%, 2/15/24

     1,000        1,020     

Frisco G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds,

        

2.00%, 2/15/24

     6,320        6,279     

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Medical Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Baylor College of Medicine,

        

5.00%, 11/15/24

     3,200        3,312     

Harris County Flood Control District G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A, Sustainability Bond,

        

5.00%, 10/1/25

     375        398     

Harris County G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 10/1/23

     8,060        8,157     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Texas – 6.0%    continued

 

  

Houston Hotel Occupancy Tax & Special Revenue Refunding Bonds, Convention & Entertainment,

        

5.00%, 9/1/24

     $2,315        $2,382     

Houston Housing Finance Corp. MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Sunset Gardens Apartments (FHA Insured, HUD Sector 8 Program),

        

4.00%, 10/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     2,500        2,530     

Las Varas Public Facility Corp. MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Horizon Pointe Apartments,

        

0.40%, 5/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     20,000        18,971     

Las Varas Public Facility Corp. Texas MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Palo Alto Apartments,

        

3.10%, 11/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     8,000        7,881     

Love Field Airport Modernization Corp. General Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT),

        

5.00%, 11/1/23

     1,650        1,665     

Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Contract Revenue Bonds, LCRA Transmission Services,

        

5.00%, 5/15/23

     1,000        1,003     

Lubbock Electric Light & Power System Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 4/15/23

     1,375        1,376     

5.00%, 4/15/24

     875        895     

San Antonio Electric & Gas Junior Lien Variable Revenue Bonds,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.87%),
4.84%, 12/1/25(1) (4)

     10,000        10,000     

San Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corp. MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Country Club Village,

        

4.00%, 8/1/25(1) (4) (5)

     1,500        1,527     

San Antonio Tax Notes G.O. Limited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 8/1/23

     11,490        11,582     

Sherman Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, School Building (PSF, Gtd.), Prerefunded, 2.00%,

        

8/1/23(1) (4) (5) (7)

     5,180        5,167     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Texas – 6.0%    continued

 

  

Sinton Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),

        

5.00%, 8/15/25

     $1,000        $1,057     

Texas State A & M Permanent University Fund Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Board of Regents,

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     2,000        2,061     

Texas State G.O. Unlimited Bonds (AMT),

        

6.00%, 8/1/24

     1,420        1,475     

Texas State Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III Gas Supply Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 12/15/23

     2,000        2,011     

Texas State Municipal Power Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds (AGM Insured),

        

3.00%, 9/1/23

     750        751     

Texas State Water Development Board Revenue Bonds, Master Trust,

        

4.00%, 4/15/23

     985        985     

4.00%, 10/15/23

     2,000        2,015     

University of North Texas Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 4/15/23

     1,850        1,851           
                142,397           

Utah – 0.1%

        

Salt Lake City Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     1,000        1,022     

Utah State G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

5.00%, 7/1/24

     2,000        2,060           
                3,082           

Virginia – 1.3%

        

Alexandria G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 12/15/24

     6,525        6,801     

Harrisonburg G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 7/15/23

     3,360        3,383     

Loudoun County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 12/1/23

     5,315        5,400     

5.00%, 12/1/24

     4,400        4,580     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Virginia – 1.3%    continued

 

  

Peninsula Ports Authority Coal Terminal Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Dominion Terminal Associates Project,

        

3.80%, 10/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     $3,000        $3,012     

Virginia State Public School Authority School Technology & Security Notes Revenue Bonds, Series VIII,

        

5.00%, 4/15/23

     5,970        5,974     

Virginia State Resources Authority Infrastructure Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Virginia Pooled Financing (Moral Obligation Insured),

        

5.00%, 11/1/23

     1,000        1,014           
                30,164           

Washington – 3.1%

        

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority Sales & Use Tax Variable Revenue Bonds, Series 2015S, Green Bond,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.20%), 4.17%, 11/1/26(1) (4)

     24,000        23,410     

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority Sales Tax & Motor Vehicle Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series S-1, Green Bond,

        

5.00%, 11/1/23

     4,300        4,361     

5.00%, 11/1/24

     8,000        8,316     

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority Variable Sales & Use TRB, Series S-2B, Green Bonds,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.45%), 4.42%, 11/1/23(1) (4)

     7,500        7,501     

Port of Seattle First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Private Activity,

        

5.00%, 9/1/23

     2,000        2,015     

Seattle Municipal Light & Power Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.25%), 4.22%, 11/1/26(1) (4)

     7,520        7,382     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Washington – 3.1%    continued

 

  

Washington Federal Highway Grant Anticipation Revenue Bonds, Senior 520 Corridor Program,

        

5.00%, 9/1/23

     $3,000        $3,026     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series R 2022-C, Bid Group 1,

        

5.00%, 7/1/25

     7,000        7,389     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series R-2021C,

        

5.00%, 8/1/23

     10,000        10,079           
                73,479           

Wisconsin – 1.9%

        

Madison G.O. Unlimited Promissory Notes, Series A,

        

2.00%, 10/1/23

     8,130        8,098     

Madison G.O. Unlimited Refunding Promissory Notes, Series A,

        

4.00%, 10/1/23

     7,100        7,151     

Milwaukee Area Technical College District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

        

2.00%, 6/1/23

     2,475        2,472     

2.00%, 6/1/24

     2,580        2,556     

Milwaukee G.O. Unlimited Refunding Promissory Notes, Series N4,

        

5.00%, 4/1/23

     1,725        1,725     

PFA Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Renown Regional Medical Center Project,

        

5.00%, 6/1/23

     345        346     

Wisconsin G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series

        

2, 5.00%, 11/1/23

     1,100        1,115     

Wisconsin State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 5/1/23

     4,720        4,729     

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Advocate Aurora Health,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.65%),
4.62%, 7/31/24(1) (4)

     5,000        5,002     

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT

(000S)

    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 65.1%    continued

 

  

Wisconsin – 1.9%    continued

        

Wisconsin State Housing & EDA Home Ownership Revenue Bonds, Social Bonds, Series A, 0.35%, 9/1/23

     $1,295      $ 1,281     

0.45%, 3/1/24

     525        511     

Wisconsin State Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.42%), 4.39%, 5/1/25(1)

     10,500        10,470           
                45,456           

Total Municipal Bonds

                          

(Cost $1,569,292)

        1,549,051     
                      
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 3.8%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(8) (9)

     91,208,913        $91,209           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $91,209)

        91,209     
                      
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 8.8%

 

  

Ann Arbor School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, 4.00%, 5/1/23

     $5,800        $5,806     

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, J Paul Getty Trust,
0.39%, 1/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     1,000        983     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Solid Waste Disposal Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Waste Management,
0.70%, 12/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     20,000        19,589     

Cameron County Housing Finance Corp. MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Sunfield Country Apartments, 0.28%, 8/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     6,000        5,925     

Central Plains Energy Project Gas Project Revenue Bonds, Project No. 4, 5.00%, 1/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     3,000        3,021     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 8.8%    continued

 

  

Chattanooga Health Educational & Housing Facility Board MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Battery Heights Apartments Project,
0.20%, 8/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     $2,000        $1,974     

Clear Creek Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),
0.50%, 8/15/23(1) (4) (5)

     5,000        4,938     

Colorado State Education Loan Program TRANS,
5.00%, 6/29/23

     4,000        4,021     

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Variable Revenue Bonds, Series X-2, Yale University,
0.25%, 2/9/24(1) (4) (5)

     8,500        8,278     

Dickinson Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),
0.25%, 8/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     6,940        6,863     

District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, 218 Vine Street Apartments Project,
0.30%, 7/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     5,000        4,953     

El Paso Independent School District Adjustable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Maintenance Tax Notes,
2.00%, 8/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     3,600        3,567     

Farmington Pollution Control Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Public Service Company of New Mexico San Juan,
1.10%, 6/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     9,000        8,959     

Hamilton County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,
5.00%, 4/1/23

     1,400        1,400     

Hayward Area Recreation & Park District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,
5.00%, 8/1/23

     10,000        10,079     

Indiana State Finance Authority Environmental Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Fulcrum Centerpoint LLC,
4.50%, 11/15/23(1) (4) (5)

     20,000        20,003     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

    

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 8.8%    continued

 

  

Kentucky State Housing Corp. Multifamily Variable Revenue Bonds, Cambridge Square Project,
0.30%, 2/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     $4,000        $3,875     

King George County IDA Waste Management, Inc., King George Land Revenue Bonds (AMT),
2.50%, 6/1/23(1) (5)

     2,000        1,994     

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,
4.00%, 9/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     4,850        4,856     

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Subseries C,
4.00%, 12/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     2,500        2,505     

Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1 Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Central Power & Light Company Project,
0.90%, 9/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     4,250        4,188     

Michigan State Finance Authority Revenue Notes, Series A-1 (State Aid Withholding),
5.00%, 7/20/23

     2,000        2,013     

Mobile IDB Pollution Control Variable Revenue Bonds, Alabama Power Barry Plant,
2.90%, 12/12/23(1) (4) (5)

     1,000        997     

Nassau County Local Economic Assistance Corp. MFH Variable Revenue Bonds, Park Lake Hempstead,
0.30%, 11/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     10,000        9,845     

Oregon State Housing & Community Services Department Housing Development Variable Revenue Bonds, Baldwin Apartments Project,
0.25%, 9/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     8,630        8,494     

Oregon State Housing & Community Services Department Housing Development Variable Revenue Bonds, Yaquina-Southfair Apartment Project (HUD Sector 8 Program),
0.47%, 12/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     5,000        4,861     

Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency South Carolina Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,
4.00%, 2/1/24(1) (4) (5)

     8,200        8,214     

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 8.8%    continued

 

  

Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission Turnpike Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A-1,

        

(Floating, SIFMA Municipal Swap Index Yield + 0.60%), 4.57%, 12/1/23(1)

     $10,000        $10,005     

Sacramento Municipal Utility District Adjustable Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series A,
5.00%, 10/17/23(1) (4) (5)

     1,950        1,952     

Sherman Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, School Building, Unrefunded Balance (PSF, Gtd.),
2.00%, 8/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     6,265        6,245     

Sinton Independent School District Variable G.O. Unlimited Bonds (PSF, Gtd.),
2.75%, 8/15/23(1) (4) (5)

     10,000        9,987     

Texas State Department of Multi-family Housing & Community Affairs Variable Revenue Bonds, Corona Del Valle (HUD Sector 8 Program),
0.37%, 8/1/23(1) (4) (5)

     3,000        2,963     

Washington State Economic Development Finance Authority Environmental Facilities Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Mura Cascade,
3.90%, 12/8/23(1) (4) (5)

     16,000        16,003           

Total Short-Term Investments

                          

(Cost $211,318)

        209,356     
                          

Total Investments – 99.0%

                          

(Cost $2,396,646)

        2,355,895     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 1.0%

 

     23,972     
       

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

      $ 2,379,867     

 

(1)

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(2)

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(3)

Variable or floating rate security. Security issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a future date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2023.

(4)

Maturity date represents the puttable date.

(5)

These securities are remarketed by an agent, and the interest rate is determined by general market conditions and supply and demand.

(6)

Security has converted to a fixed rate as of August 2, 2021, and will be going forward.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND     continued

 

MARCH 31, 2023         

 

(7)

Maturity date represents the prerefunded date.

(8)

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(9)

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

1M - 1 Month

1Y - 1 Year

AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMT - Alternative Minimum Tax

BAM - Build America Mutual

BANS - Bond Anticipation Notes

CMT - Constant Maturity

COPS - Certificates of Participation

EDA - Economic Development Authority

FHA - Federal Housing Administration

FHLMC - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association

G.O. - General Obligation

GANS - Grant Anticipation Notes

GARVEE - Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle

GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association

Gtd. - Guaranteed

HDA - Housing Develoment Authority

HFA - Housing Finance Authority

HUD - Housing and Urban Development

ICE - Intercontinental Exchange

IDA - Industrial Development Authority

IDB - Industrial Development Board

LCRA - Lower Colorado River Authority

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

MFH - Multi-Family Housing

PCR - Pollution Control Revenue

PFA - Public Finance Authority

PSF - Permanent School Fund

Q-SBLF - Qualified School Bond Loan Fund

SFM - Single Family Mortgage

SIFMA - Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

TRANS - Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes

TRB - Tax Revenue Bonds

USD - United States Dollar

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS    

Corporate Bonds

     9.0%  

Foreign Issuer Bonds

     12.3%  

Municipal Bonds

     65.1%  

Investment Companies

     3.8%  

Short-Term Investments

     8.8%  

 

(1)

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
    LEVEL 2
(000S)
    LEVEL 3
(000S)
    TOTAL
(000S)
 

Corporate Bonds(1)

    $        —       $   213,368       $—       $   213,368  

Foreign Issuer Bonds(1)

          292,911             292,911  

Municipal Bonds(1)

          1,549,051             1,549,051  

Investment Companies

    91,209                   91,209  

Short-Term Investments

          209,356             209,356  

Total Investments

    $91,209       $2,264,686       $—       $2,355,895  

 

(1)

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS         

 

TAX-EXEMPT FUND

 

MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 97.0%

 

  

Alabama – 0.7%

        

Alabama State Public School & College Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Social Bonds,
5.00%, 11/1/35

     $1,540        $1,768     

Black Belt Energy Gas District Alabama Gas Prepay Revenue Bonds, Series A-1, Project No. 5,
4.00%, 10/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     2,500        2,481     

Southeast Energy Authority Commodity Supply Variable Revenue Bonds, Series A-1, Project No. 3,
5.50%, 12/1/29(1) (2) (3)

     1,000        1,069           
                5,318           

Arizona – 2.0%

        

Arizona Board of Regents State University System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,
5.00%, 7/1/43

     2,000        2,114     

Arizona State IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Series A-Social, Macombs Facility Project,
4.00%, 7/1/61

     1,250        981     

Arizona State IDA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series A,
3.00%, 9/1/50

     1,600        1,145     

Arizona State IDA National Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Revenue Bonds, Equitable School Revenue, Social Bonds,
4.00%, 11/1/46

     1,000        905     

Arizona State University Revenue Bonds, Series A, Green Bonds,
5.00%, 7/1/43

     1,000        1,087     

Maricopa County IDA Education Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Project,
4.00%, 7/1/51

     1,000        737     

Phoenix Civic Airport Improvement Corp. Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 7/1/44

     5,000        4,954     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series B (AMT),
3.25%, 7/1/49

     1,670        1,303     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
    

    VALUE

    (000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Arizona – 2.0%    continued

        

Student & Academic Services LLC Lease Revenue Bonds, Northern Arizona Capital Facilities (BAM Insured),
5.00%, 6/1/44

     $2,000        $2,035     

Yavapai County IDA Hospital Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Yavapai Regional Medical,
3.13%, 8/1/43

     1,000        808           
                16,069           

Arkansas – 0.4%

        

Little Rock School District G.O. Limited Refunding Bonds, Series A (AGM Insured State Aid Withholding),
2.00%, 2/1/34 2,610

        2,257     

2.25%, 2/1/41

     1,000        754           
                3,011           

California – 8.9%

        

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Senior Lien Convertible Revenue Refunding CABS, Series A, (Step to 5.40% on 10/1/37),
1.94%, 10/1/50(4) (5)

     1,500        760     

California Community Choice Financing Authority Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds, Green Bond, Series B-1,
4.00%, 8/1/31(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,934     

California HFA Municipal Certificates Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-1, Class A Certificates,
3.50%, 11/20/35

     3,397        3,235     

California School Finance Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A,
4.00%, 7/1/55

     1,075        919     

California State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series 2007, Unrefunded Balance,
5.75%, 5/1/30

     75        75     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Humangood, California Obligated Group,
3.00%, 10/1/46

     1,000        738     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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TAX-EXEMPT FUND     continued

 

    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

California – 8.9%    continued

        

California State Municipal Finance Authority Senior Living Revenue Bonds, Mt. San Antonio Gardens Project,

        

4.00%, 11/15/56

     $750        $525     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Student Housing Revenue Bonds, CHF-Davis I, LLC -West Village,

        

5.00%, 5/15/43

     2,000        2,019     

California State Municipal Finance Authority Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Orchard Park Student Housing Project, Green Bonds (BAM Insured),

        

3.00%, 5/15/54

     1,000        758     

California State Various Purpose G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

5.25%, 10/1/39

     5,000        5,344     

Carlsbad Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Convertible CABS, Series B, Election,

        

6.00%, 5/1/34

     2,500        2,588     

Central Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Election of 2016,

        

5.00%, 8/1/43

     1,000        1,055     

Coachella Valley Water District Revenue COPS, Series A, Oasis Project,

        

4.00%, 8/1/46

     3,385        3,404     

5.00%, 8/1/51

     1,100        1,199     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Airport Subordinated Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 5/15/36

     2,745        3,104     

5.00%, 5/15/43

     5,000        5,446     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Revenue Bonds, Subseries B,

        

4.00%, 5/15/48

     5,250        5,281     

Los Angeles Department of Airports Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B (AMT),

        

5.00%, 5/15/34

     3,000        3,244     

Los Angeles Department Of Water & Power System Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 7/1/46

     1,000        1,107     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

California – 8.9%    continued

        

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power System Revenue Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 7/1/39

     $1,000        $1,111     

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series D,

        

5.00%, 7/1/43

     5,000        5,396     

Newport Mesa Unified School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding CABS Bonds,

        

0.00%, 8/1/41(6)

     2,000        977     

Riverside County Transportation Commission Toll Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, RCTC 91 Express Lanes,

        

3.00%, 6/1/49

     2,750        2,067     

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/49

     4,135        4,406     

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 5/1/42

     1,500        1,546     

San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue Bonds, Series B, Regional Water,

        

5.00%, 11/1/50

     5,000        5,304     

Solano County Community College G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A, District Election of 2012,

        

(Step to 5.13% on 8/1/23), 1.42%, 8/1/41(4) (5)

     3,200        3,543           
                70,085           

Colorado – 7.4%

        

Adams County School District No. 1 Taxable G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.25%, 12/1/40

     4,775        5,119     

Adams County School District No. 1 Taxable G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series B (State Aid Withholding), Prerefunded,

        

5.25%, 12/1/26(7)

     225        248     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Colorado – 7.4%    continued

        

Arapahoe County School District No. 6 Littleton G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.50%, 12/1/43

     $5,000        $5,612     

Colorado State COPS,

        

6.00%, 12/15/39

     5,000        6,128     

Colorado State COPS, Series A,

        

4.00%, 12/15/37

     10,000        10,162     

Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A, University of Denver Project,

        

5.00%, 3/1/40

     2,500        2,643     

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Adventist Health System Sunbelt,

        

4.00%, 11/15/41

     1,000        984     

Colorado State School of Mines Institutional Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 12/1/42

     3,400        3,628     

Denver City & County Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 11/15/37

     2,000        2,206     

5.00%, 11/15/47

     1,500        1,592     

4.13%, 11/15/53

     1,000        955     

Denver City & County Airport System Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Series A,

        

5.00%, 12/1/43

     2,000        2,076     

Denver City & County Dedicated Tax Revenue CABS, Series A-2,

        

0.00%, 8/1/37(6)

     2,750        1,504     

0.00%, 8/1/39(6)

     2,805        1,370     

Denver City & County Dedicated Tax Revenue Refunding & Improvement Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 8/1/42

     1,500        1,575     

Denver City & County Dedicated TRB, Series A,

        

4.00%, 8/1/51

     5,000        4,900     

Jefferson County School District No. R-001 G.O. Unlimited Bonds (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 12/15/37

     5,000        5,497     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Colorado – 7.4%    continued

        

Windy Gap Firming Project Water Activity Enterprise Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 7/15/46

     $2,000        $2,201           
                58,400           

Connecticut – 0.8%

        

Connecticut State Special Tax Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series A, Transportation Infrastructure,

        

5.00%, 8/1/34

     3,000        3,137     

University of Connecticut Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.25%, 11/15/47

     3,000        3,230           
                6,367           

District of Columbia – 3.0%

        

District of Columbia G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/1/43

     5,000        5,360     

District of Columbia G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 6/1/38

     1,000        1,020     

District of Columbia Income Tax Secured Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/47

     3,000        3,341     

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority Public Utility Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series A, Green Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/45

     2,500        2,593     

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Toll Road Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Dulles Metrorail & Capital Improvement,

        

5.00%, 10/1/44

     2,000        2,110     

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/43

     4,000        4,147     

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Gross Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 7/1/38

     1,800        1,927     

5.00%, 7/1/43

     3,000        3,181           
                23,679           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Florida – 7.0%

        

Broward County Airport System Revenue Bonds (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/42

     $2,500        $2,572     

Davie Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nova Southeastern University Project,

        

5.00%, 4/1/48

     2,000        2,060     

Florida State Development Finance Corp. Educational Facility Revenue Bonds, Mater Academy Project, Series A,

        

5.00%, 6/15/50

     2,000        1,895     

Florida State Turnpike Authority Revenue Bonds, Series C, Department of Transportation,

        

4.50%, 7/1/43

     3,000        3,013     

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Airport Facilities Priority Subordinated Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/42

     1,965        2,022     

Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Customer Facilities Charge Revenue Bonds, Series A, Tampa International Airport,

        

5.00%, 10/1/44

     2,500        2,528     

Hillsborough County IDA Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series A, Tampa General Hospital Project,

        

3.50%, 8/1/55

     1,150        905     

Lee County Local Optional Gas TRB,

        

5.25%, 8/1/49

     3,500        3,829     

Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority Mt. Sinai Medical Center of Florida Revenue Bonds,

        

3.00%, 11/15/51

     3,500        2,463     

Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/41

     450        464     

Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/27

     2,000        2,039     

Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/1/38

     5,000        5,081     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Florida – 7.0%    continued

        

Miami-Dade County Seaport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Subseries A-2 (AGM Insured),

        

3.00%, 10/1/50

     $10,500        $7,769     

Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 10/1/37

     2,500        2,529     

Orange County HFA Revenue Bonds, Orlando Health Obligated Group,

        

4.00%, 10/1/52

     2,500        2,294     

Pasco County School Board COPS, Series A (BAM Insured),

        

5.00%, 8/1/43

     3,000        3,262     

South Broward Hospital District Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 5/1/44

     3,500        3,439     

Tampa Bay Water Regional Water Supply Authority Utility System Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/38

     5,000        5,052     

Tampa Bay Water Regional Water Supply Authority Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 10/1/36

     1,750        1,868           
                55,084           

Georgia – 2.7%

        

Georgia State Ports Authority Revenue Bonds,

        

2.63%, 7/1/51

     1,000        693     

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 9/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     10,000        9,997     

5.00%, 5/15/43

     500        503     

5.00%, 5/15/49

     1,000        1,011     

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Revenue Bonds, Plant Vogtle Units 3 &4 Project,

        

5.00%, 7/1/52

     1,500        1,555     

5.50%, 7/1/60

     2,500        2,537     

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Revenue Bonds, Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 7/1/52

     2,500        2,636     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Georgia – 2.7%    continued

        

Walton Industrial Building Authority Revenue Bonds, Walton County Jail Facility Project,

        

4.00%, 2/1/52

     $2,500        $2,442           
                21,374           

Hawaii – 0.8%

        

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 7/1/48

     4,000        4,118     

Honolulu City & County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 9/1/43

     2,000        2,155           
                6,273           

Idaho – 0.3%

        

Idaho State Housing & Finance Association Sales TRB, Transportation Expansion & Mitigation,

        

5.00%, 8/15/47

     2,500        2,752           

Illinois – 3.7%

 

  

Chicago Midway Airport Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.25%, 1/1/34

     2,500        2,503     

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Senior Lien General Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 1/1/41

     3,100        3,187     

Cook County Community Consolidated School District No. 34 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

2.00%, 12/1/38

     2,425        1,798     

Du Page County Revenue Refunding Bonds, Morton Abroretum Project,

        

3.00%, 5/15/47

     1,500        1,108     

Illinois State Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Field Museum of Natural History,

        

3.90%, 11/1/36

     1,740        1,763     

Illinois State Finance Authority Academic Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

        

5.00%, 10/1/49

     1,250        1,294     

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Northshore University Health System,

        

3.25%, 8/15/49

     2,500        1,956     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Illinois – 3.7%    continued

        

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, OSF Healthcare System,

        

3.00%, 5/15/50

     $2,500        $1,754     

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Lake Forest College,

        

5.25%, 10/1/52

     500        476     

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Rush University Medical Center,

        

5.00%, 11/15/38

     1,500        1,525     

Illinois State Municipal Electric Agency Power Supply Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 2/1/33

     4,750        4,845     

Joliet Waterworks & Sewage Senior Lien Revenue BANS,

     

5.00%, 1/1/24

     2,000        2,022     

Schaumburg G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 12/1/41

     5,000        5,001           
                29,232           

Indiana – 0.7%

        

Fishers Sewage Works Revenue Bonds (BAM Insured),

        

3.00%, 7/1/51

     1,000        754     

Indiana Finance Authority Environmental Facilities Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Indianapolis Power & Light Co. Project,

     

0.95%, 4/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     1,500        1,350     

Indiana Finance Authority Environmental Facilities Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Indianapolis Power & Light Co. Project,

     

0.75%, 4/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     1,125        1,003     

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank Revenue Bonds, Indianapolis Airport Authority Project,

        

5.00%, 1/1/44

     2,000        2,146           
                5,253           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

Iowa – 0.3%

        

Pefa, Inc., Iowa Gas Project Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 9/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     $2,500        $2,550           

Kansas – 0.1%

        

Manhattan G.O. Unlimited Temporary Notes,
Series 2021-01,

        

0.20%, 6/15/24

     890        850           

Kentucky – 3.6%

        

Carroll County Environmental Facilities Revenue Bonds (AMT), Kentucky Utilities Co. Project,

        

1.75%, 9/1/26(1) (2) (3)

     1,500        1,379     

Carroll County Environmental Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (AMT), Kentucky Utilities Company,

        

2.13%, 10/1/34

     5,200        4,173     

Fayette County School District Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Series A (State Intercept Program),

        

4.00%, 5/1/38

     5,000        5,021     

Kentucky State Public Energy Authority Gas Supply Variable Revenue Bonds, Series C, Gas Supply,

        

4.00%, 2/1/28(1) (2) (3)

     10,000        9,871     

Louisville & Jefferson County Metro Government PCR Refunding Bonds, Gas & Electric,

        

2.00%, 10/1/33

     10,000        8,211     
       
                28,655           

Louisiana – 2.9%

        

Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District Variable Revenue Bonds (AMT), Big Lake Fuels,

        

1.00%, 12/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,731     

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Entergy Louisiana LLC Project,

        

2.50%, 4/1/36

     7,250        6,009     

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ochsner Clinic, Unrefunded Balance,

        

5.00%, 5/15/47

     2,000        2,040     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Louisiana – 2.9%    continued

        

Louisiana State Gas & Fuels First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Prerefunded,

        

4.50%, 5/1/25(7)

     $2,500        $2,598     

Louisiana State Gas & Fuels Tax Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 5/1/45

     1,000        1,050     

Louisiana State Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Woman’s Hospital Foundation Project,

        

5.00%, 10/1/31

     1,010        1,085     

Shreveport Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series B (BAM Insured),

        

5.00%, 12/1/41

     5,000        5,251     
       
                22,764           

Maryland – 0.4%

        

Maryland State Department of Transportation Consolidated Transportation Revenue Bonds,

        

2.50%, 10/1/33

     1,850        1,737     

Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Lifebridge Health,

        

5.00%, 7/1/44

     1,100        1,131     
       
                2,868           

Massachusetts – 4.0%

        

Lincoln School G.O. Unlimited Bonds,

        

3.50%, 3/1/44

     3,810        3,496     

Massachusetts State Bay Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue Refunding CABS, Series A,

        

0.00%, 7/1/29(6)

     2,500        2,044     

Massachusetts State Bay Transportation Authority Sales TRB, Senior Series B,

        

5.25%, 7/1/33

     1,900        2,300     

Massachusetts State Housing Finance Agency Revenue Bonds, Series H,

        

4.40%, 12/1/46

     1,000        973     

Massachusetts State Port Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/1/40

     2,725        2,818     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Massachusetts – 4.0%    continued

        

Massachusetts State Port Authority Revenue Bonds, Series C (AMT),

        

5.00%, 7/1/44

     $2,000        $2,091     

Massachusetts State School Building Authority Senior Lien Sales TRB, Series B,

        

5.00%, 11/15/36

     1,500        1,605     

5.00%, 11/15/39

     2,500        2,654     

Massachusetts State School Building Authority Subordinated Sales TRB, Series A,

        

5.00%, 2/15/44

     4,000        4,312     

Massachusetts State Transportation Fund Rail Enhancement & Accelerated Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/1/42

     5,000        5,312     

Massachusetts State Transportation Fund Sustainability Revenue Bonds, Rail Enhancement Program,

        

5.00%, 6/1/50

     2,500        2,729     

Massachusetts State Water Resources Authority General Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 8/1/43

     1,455        1,566     
       
                31,900           

Michigan – 1.8%

        

Detroit City School District G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series A (Q-SBLF Insured),

        

5.00%, 5/1/33

     1,000        1,139     

Michigan State Building Authority Facilities Program Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series I,

        

5.00%, 4/15/38

     2,000        2,083     

Michigan State Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series H-1, Partially Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 10/1/39

     5,000        5,103     

Michigan State HDA SFM Revenue Bonds, Series A, Social Bonds,

        

4.10%, 6/1/43

     1,875        1,795     

Walled Lake Consolidated School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds (Q-SBLF Insured),

        

5.00%, 5/1/50

     1,000        1,073     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Michigan – 1.8%    continued

        

Wayne County Airport Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series G,

        

5.00%, 12/1/34

     $2,625        $2,736     
       
                13,929           

Minnesota – 0.7%

        

Minneapolis Special School District No. 1 G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B, Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (School District Credit Program),

        

5.00%, 2/1/28

     275        302     

Minnesota Municipal Gas Agency Commodity Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 12/1/27(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        5,062     
       
                5,364           

Mississippi – 0.1%

        

Mississippi State Business Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, System Energy Resources, Inc., Project,

        

2.38%, 6/1/44

     1,000        644           

Missouri – 1.3%

        

Metropolitan Saint Louis Sewer District Wastewater System Revenue Refunding & Improvement Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 5/1/33

     1,000        1,043     

5.00%, 5/1/45

     3,395        3,542     

Metropolitan Saint Louis Sewer District Wastewater System Revenue Refunding & Improvement Bonds, Series B, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 5/1/25(7)

     1,605        1,686     

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A, Saint Louis University,

        

5.00%, 10/1/38

     2,500        2,624     

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, St. Luke’s Health System,

        

5.00%, 11/15/43

     1,280        1,328     
       
                10,223           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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TAX-EXEMPT FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Montana – 0.0%

        

Montana Board of Housing Single Family Program Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A (FHA INS HUD VA Insured),

        

3.90%, 12/1/48

     $60        $57           

Nebraska – 1.0%

        

Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 2 Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Children’s Hospital Obligated Group,

        

5.00%, 11/15/36

     1,000        1,062     

5.00%, 11/15/37

     1,000        1,058     

Omaha Public Power District Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 2/1/42

     4,250        4,565     

Omaha Public Power District Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C,

        

5.00%, 2/1/43

     1,000        1,026     
       
                7,711           

Nevada – 0.9%

        

Clark County Airport System Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds
Series A-2,

        

4.25%, 7/1/36

     5,000        5,046     

Clark County School District Building G.O. Limited Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 6/15/36

     2,000        2,032     
       
                7,078           

New Jersey – 1.0%

        

New Jersey State EDA Revenue Bonds, Transit Transportation Project,

        

5.00%, 11/1/34

     2,000        2,200     

New Jersey State EDA Revenue School Facilities Construction Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 6/15/34

     500        552     

New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority Revenue Bonds, Transportation Program,

        

5.25%, 6/15/43

     4,500        4,765     
       
                7,517           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

New Mexico – 0.2%

        

New Mexico State Mortgage Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series C (GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC Insured),

        

4.00%, 9/1/52

     $990        $901     

New Mexico State Mortgage Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series D, Class I (GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC Insured),

        

4.30%, 9/1/52

     1,000        951     
       
                1,852           

New York – 20.0%

        

New York City Housing Development Corp. MFH Revenue Bonds, Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds,

        

3.00%, 11/1/39

     1,750        1,496     

New York City Housing Development Corp. MFH Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds,

        

3.00%, 11/1/44

     1,535        1,211     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Second General Resolution, Fiscal 2014,

        

5.00%, 6/15/46

     2,000        2,009     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series AA-1,

        

5.00%, 6/15/48

     5,000        5,455     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series CC-1,

        

5.00%, 6/15/52

     2,500        2,725     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Second General Resolution,

        

5.00%, 6/15/40

     5,000        5,411     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series EE,

        

5.00%, 6/15/39

     1,800        1,930     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

New York – 20.0%    continued

        

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series GG,

        

5.00%, 6/15/39

     $2,000        $2,074     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sub-Series EE,

        

5.00%, 6/15/45

     5,000        5,545     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Subseries FF-2,

        

5.00%, 6/15/40

     3,500        3,829     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue Bonds, Series S-3 (State Aid Withholding),

        

5.00%, 7/15/43

     3,000        3,203     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Subordinate Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 8/1/40

     250        269     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Fiscal 2017,

        

5.00%, 2/1/43

     8,310        8,807     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Subordinate Revenue Bonds,

        

3.00%, 5/1/48

     4,750        3,699     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series A-3,

        

3.00%, 5/1/45

     5,000        4,006     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series B-1,

        

2.50%, 8/1/48

     2,500        1,687     

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series C-3,

        

5.00%, 5/1/41

     5,000        5,352     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

New York – 20.0%    continued

        

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Subseries B-1,

        

5.00%, 11/1/34

     $500        $529     

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-1,

        

4.00%, 8/1/50

     5,000        4,828     

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series F-1,

        

5.00%, 3/1/37

     80        80     

New York G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Subseries A-1,

        

4.75%, 8/1/38

     3,500        3,518     

New York State Dormitory Authority Non State Supported Debt Revenue Bonds, School Districts Financing Program (AGM Insured), Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 10/1/28(7)

     5        6     

New York State Dormitory Authority Non State Supported Debt Revenue Bonds, School Districts Financing Program, Unrefunded Balance (AGC State Aid Withholding),

        

5.25%, 10/1/23

     165        165     

New York State Dormitory Authority Non State Supported Debt Revenue Bonds, School Districts Financing Program, Unrefunded Balance (AGM Insured),

        

5.00%, 10/1/33

     995        1,119     

New York State Dormitory Authority Non State Supported Debt Revenue Bonds, Series A-2, Columbia University,

        

5.00%, 10/1/46

     500        583     

New York State Dormitory Authority Non State Supported Debt Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B, Columbia University,

        

5.00%, 10/1/38

     4,500        4,924     

New York State Dormitory Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

3.50%, 3/15/52

     2,500        2,105     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

New York – 20.0%    continued

        

New York State Dormitory Authority Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series E, Group 2,

        

5.00%, 3/15/36

     $600        $663     

New York State Dormitory Authority State Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.25%, 3/15/38

     5,000        5,517     

5.25%, 3/15/39

     2,500        2,746     

5.00%, 3/15/49

     5,000        5,383     

New York State Dormitory Authority State Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series D,

        

4.00%, 2/15/47

     7,000        6,814     

New York State Dormitory Authority State Personal Income TRB, Series A, Unrefunded Balance,

        

5.00%, 2/15/43

     2,000        2,115     

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. State Clean Water & Drinking Water Subordinated Revenue Refunding SRF Bonds,

        

4.00%, 6/15/46

     5,000        5,000     

New York State Housing Finance Agency Affordable Housing Revenue Bonds, Series E (SonyMA, FNMA Insured),

        

4.15%, 11/1/47

     1,000        946     

New York State Liberty Development Corp. Liberty Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1,

        

2.25%, 2/15/41

     7,055        5,126     

2.75%, 2/15/44

     5,000        3,677     

New York State Mortgage Agency Homeowner Revenue Bonds, Series 242, Social Bonds (SonyMA Insured),

        

3.25%, 10/1/47

     5,000        4,087     

New York State Mortgage Agency Homeowner Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 233, Social Bonds,

        

2.05%, 4/1/33

     1,555        1,309     

New York State Thruway Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Bidding Group 5,

        

4.00%, 3/15/51

     5,000        4,801     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

New York – 20.0%    continued

        

New York State Thruway Authority Revenue Bonds, Series J,

        

5.00%, 1/1/27

     $50        $51     

New York State Transportation Development Corp. Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport,

        

5.00%, 12/1/31

     550        621     

New York State Urban Development Corp. Personal Income TRB, Series A-1,

        

5.00%, 3/15/43

     3,000        3,002     

New York State Urban Development Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, State Personal Income Tax,

        

5.00%, 3/15/47

     5,500        5,918     

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 186 (AMT),

        

5.00%, 10/15/44

     3,000        3,044     

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 207 (AMT),

        

5.00%, 9/15/28

     1,000        1,082     

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 277 (AMT),

        

2.00%, 10/1/32

     2,000        1,695     

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, Fiscal 2015, Prerefunded,

        

5.00%, 10/15/24(7)

     500        519     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A-1,

        

5.00%, 5/15/51

     750        807     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll Mobility Tax Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series C-3,

        

2.50%, 5/15/51

     6,250        4,113     

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Sales TRB, MTA Bridges & Tunnels, TBTA Capital,

        

5.25%, 5/15/62

     3,000        3,281     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
 

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

New York – 20.0%    continued

     

Utility Debt Securitization Authority Restructuring Revenue Refunding Bonds,

     

5.00%, 12/15/37

     $2,500        $2,644  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority Revenue Bonds, Restructuring Bonds,

     

5.00%, 12/15/39

     2,500        2,724  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority Revenue Bonds, Restructuring Bonds, Series TE,

     

5.00%, 12/15/41

     3,500        3,546  
     
                157,796  

North Carolina – 0.3%

     

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency Educational Revenue Bonds, Wake Forest University,

     

5.00%, 1/1/48

     1,000        1,064  

North Carolina State Housing Finance Agency Home Ownership Revenue Bonds, Series 44,

     

3.00%, 7/1/46

     915        739  

North Carolina State Turnpike Authority Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Triangle Expressway (AGM Insured),

     

5.00%, 1/1/49

     500        521  
     
                2,324  

North Dakota – 0.1%

     

Grand Forks Health Care System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Altru Health System (AGM Insured),

     

3.00%, 12/1/46

     1,500        1,164  

Ohio – 0.3%

     

Northeast Ohio Medical University General Receipts Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

     

4.00%, 12/1/45

     225        202  

Ohio State Hospital Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System,

     

4.00%, 1/1/36

     1,000        1,027  

Washington Local School District Lucas County G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (School District Credit Program),

     

3.13%, 12/1/51

     2,000        1,519  
     
                2,748  
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
 

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

Oregon – 2.7%

     

Clackamas County School District No. 12 North Clackamas G.O. Unlimited CABS, Series A, (School Board Guaranty Program),

     

0.00%, 6/15/38(6)

     $7,500        $3,886  

Clackamas County School District No. 62C Oregon City G.O. Unlimited CABS, Series A (School Board Guaranty Program),

     

0.00%, 6/15/37(6)

     1,000        560  

Marion and Polk Counties School District No. 24J Salem-Keizer G.O. Unlimited Convertible CABS, Series B (School Board Guaranty Program),

     

5.00%, 6/15/34

     3,000        3,487  

Oregon State Health & Science University Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

     

4.00%, 7/1/44

     1,000        1,007  

Oregon State Health & Science University Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

     

5.00%, 7/1/38

     2,035        2,128  

Port of Portland International Airport Revenue Bonds,

     

5.00%, 7/1/49

     2,010        2,125  

Salem Hospital Facility Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Multi Model Salem Health Projects,

     

5.00%, 5/15/44

     3,500        3,628  

Union County Hospital Facility Authority Revenue Bonds, Grand Ronde Hospital Project,

     

5.00%, 7/1/52

     750        757  

Washington County School District No. 48J Beaverton G.O. Unlimited CABS, Series A (School Board Guaranty Program),

     

0.00%, 6/15/48(6)

     5,000        1,485  

Washington Multnomah & Yamhill Counties Hillsboro School District No. 1J G.O. Unlimited Bonds (School Board Guaranty Program),

     

5.00%, 6/15/35

     2,000        2,179  
     
                21,242  
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
     VALUE
(000S)
        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

Pennsylvania – 3.0%

     

Commonwealth Financing Authority Tobacco Master Settlement Payment Revenue Bonds (AGM Insured),

        

4.00%, 6/1/39

     $5,000        $4,932     

Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority Sewer Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 5/1/32

     820        860     

5.00%, 5/1/35

     865        903     

Franklin County G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds,

        

4.00%, 11/1/33

     1,075        1,113     

Pennsylvania State Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, University of Pennsylvania Health System,

        

5.00%, 8/15/49

     5,000        5,201     

Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise Tax Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 12/1/43

     2,500        2,639     

Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission Revenue Bonds, Series A-2,

        

5.00%, 12/1/48

     2,000        2,094     

Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 12/1/40

     1,525        1,582     

Pennsylvania State University Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 9/1/45

     2,000        2,178     

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Turnpike Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 12/1/46

     1,700        1,827           
                23,329           

Rhode Island – 0.6%

 

     

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority Motor Fuel TRB, Series A,

        

4.00%, 10/1/44

     5,265        5,036           

South Carolina – 1.4%

 

     

Patriots Energy Group Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 6/1/51

     2,500        2,313     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

South Carolina – 1.4%    continued

     

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 (BHAC-CR MBIA Insured),

        

5.38%, 1/1/25

     $5,605        $5,847     

University of South Carolina Athletic Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 5/1/52

     1,000        1,085     

University of South Carolina Higher Education Revenue Bonds,
Series A, Campus Village Project,

        

5.00%, 5/1/46

     2,000        2,184           
                11,429           

Tennessee – 1.5%

 

     

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facility Board Revenue Refunding Bonds, Belmont University,

        

4.00%, 5/1/51

     3,500        3,201     

Tennergy Corp. Gas Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 9/1/28(1) (2) (3)

     5,000        4,925     

Tennessee Housing Development Agency Residential Financing Program Revenue Bonds, Series 1B,

        

3.38%, 7/1/38

     50        49     

Tennessee Housing Development Agency Residential Financing Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2B,

        

3.95%, 1/1/38

     75        75     

Tennessee State Energy Acquisition Corp. Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A-1, Gas Project,

        

5.00%, 5/1/28(1) (2) (3)

     3,270        3,365           
                11,615           

Texas – 3.6%

 

     

Austin Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 11/15/28

     500        530     

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Series A, Idea Public Schools,

        

4.00%, 8/15/51

     1,200        1,079     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

Texas – 3.6%    continued

     

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Variable Revenue Bonds, Series A, Texas Medical Center,

        

0.90%, 5/15/25(1) (2) (3)

     $2,500        $2,359     

Lower Colorado River Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 5/15/39

     2,500        2,502     

Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Contract Revenue Bonds, LCRA Transmission Services Corp.,

        

5.00%, 5/15/51

     3,435        3,692     

Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Contract Revenue Refunding Bonds, LCRA Transmission Services,

        

5.00%, 5/15/46

     2,500        2,684     

North Texas Tollway Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

4.25%, 1/1/49

     1,500        1,474     

Port Houston Authority Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 10/1/51

     2,500        2,722     

Rockwall Independent School District G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A (PSF, Gtd.),

        

5.00%, 2/15/52

     2,445        2,674     

San Antonio Education Facilities Corp. Revenue Refunding Bonds, University of the Incarnated Word,

        

4.00%, 4/1/51

     2,510        2,077     

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds, Series A, Christus Health,

        

4.00%, 7/1/53

     2,000        1,879     

University of Texas Permanent University Fund Revenue Bonds, Series B,

        

4.00%, 7/1/41

     5,000        5,027           
                28,699           

Utah – 0.4%

 

  

Salt Lake City Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A (AMT),

        

5.00%, 7/1/42

     3,000        3,085           
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

Virginia – 1.3%

     

Arlington County IDA Revenue Refunding Bonds, Virginia Hospital Center,

        

4.00%, 7/1/45

     $2,000        $1,969     

Fairfax County Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 7/15/46

     2,415        2,720     

Lynchburg EDA Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Centra Health Obligated Group,

        

4.00%, 1/1/47

     750        712     

Rockingham County EDA Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sentara RMH Medical Center,

        

3.00%, 11/1/46

     2,000        1,552     

Virginia State Small Business Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, National Senior Campuses,

        

3.38%, 1/1/51

     3,000        2,157     

Virginia State Small Business Financing Authority Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (AMT), Elizabeth River,

        

3.00%, 1/1/41

     1,000        775           
                9,885           

Washington – 3.1%

 

  

Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1 Electric System Revenue Bonds,

        

5.00%, 12/1/40

     560        585     

Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1 Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 12/1/47

     5,000        5,560     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B,

        

5.00%, 2/1/37

     5,000        5,167     

Washington State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series C, Bidding Group 3,

        

5.00%, 2/1/45

     2,000        2,225     

Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Providence Health & Services,

        

5.00%, 10/1/38

     5,000        5,009     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Washington – 3.1%    continued

 

  

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Social Certificate Revenue Bonds, Series A-1,

        

3.50%, 12/20/35

     $973        $912     

Washington State Motor Fuel Tax G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series E,

        

5.00%, 2/1/38

     2,000        2,029     

Washington State University Revenue Refunding Bonds,

        

5.00%, 4/1/40

     1,320        1,362     

Washington State Various Purpose G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 8/1/39

     1,500        1,633           
                24,482           

Wisconsin – 2.0%

 

  

Milwaukee Corp. G.O. Unlimited Purpose Bonds, Series B4 (BAM Insured),

        

3.00%, 4/1/33

     2,000        1,954     

PFA Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Renown Regional Medical Center Project,

        

3.00%, 6/1/45

     2,500        1,916     

PFA Revenue Bonds, Texas Biomedical Research Institute,

        

3.00%, 6/1/48

     2,000        1,362     

University Hospitals & Clinics Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

        

4.25%, 4/1/48

     2,775        2,757     

Wisconsin State G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A,

        

5.00%, 5/1/40

     3,000        3,160     

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Marquette University,

        

5.00%, 10/1/35

     1,025        1,083     

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Milwaukee Regional Medical Center,

        

4.13%, 4/1/46

     1,500        1,500     
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.0%    continued

 

  

Wisconsin – 2.0%    continued

 

  

Wisconsin State Housing & EDA Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.45%, 5/1/57

     $2,305        $2,276           
                16,008           

Total Municipal Bonds

                          

(Cost $838,751)

        765,701     
        
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.3%

 

     

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares), 4.61%(8) (9)

     10,291,652        $10,292           

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $10,292)

        10,292     
        
    

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

    

VALUE

(000S)

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.6%

 

Central Plains Energy Project Gas Project Revenue Bonds, Project No. 4,

        

5.00%, 1/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     $2,500        $2,518     

Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency South Carolina Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series A,

        

4.00%, 2/1/24(1) (2) (3)

     2,000        2,003           

Total Short-Term Investments

                          

(Cost $4,497)

        4,521     
                            

Total Investments – 98.9%

                          

(Cost $853,540)

        780,514     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 1.1%

 

     8,483           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $788,997     

 

(1) 

Maturity date represents the puttable date.

(2) 

These securities are remarketed by an agent, and the interest rate is determined by general market conditions and supply and demand.

(3) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(4) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(5) 

Step coupon bond. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(6) 

Zero coupon bond.

(7) 

Maturity date represents the prerefunded date.

(8) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(9) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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AGC - Assured Guaranty Corporation

AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMT - Alternative Minimum Tax

BAM - Build America Mutual

BANS - Bond Anticipation Notes

BHAC - Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corporation

CABS - Capital Appreciation Bonds

CHF - Collegiate Housing Foundation

COPS - Certificates of Participation

CR - Custody Receipt

EDA - Economic Development Authority

FHA - Federal Housing Administration

FHLMC - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association

G.O. - General Obligation

GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association

Gtd. - Guaranteed

HDA - Housing Develoment Authority

HFA - Housing Finance Authority

HUD - Housing and Urban Development

IDA - Industrial Development Authority

INS - Insured

LCRA - Lower Colorado River Authority

MBIA - Municipal Bonds Insurance Association

MFH - Multi-Family Housing

PCR - Pollution Control Revenue

PFA - Public Finance Authority

PSF - Permanent School Fund

Q-SBLF - Qualified School Bond Loan Fund

SFM - Single Family Mortgage

SonyMA - State of New York Mortgage Agency

SRF - Special Revenue Fund

TRB - Tax Revenue Bonds

VA - Veterans Affairs

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE (1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

Municipal Bonds

     97.0

Investment Companies

     1.3

Short-Term Investments

     0.6

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   

LEVEL 1

(000S)

    

LEVEL 2

(000S)

    

LEVEL 3

(000S)

    

TOTAL

(000S)

 

Municipal Bonds(1)

     $        —        $765,701        $ —        $765,701  

Investment Companies

     10,292                      10,292  

Short-Term Investments

            4,521               4,521  

Total Investments

     $10,292        $770,222        $ —        $780,514  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 8.9%

 

  

Automobile – 2.3%

        

CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-4, Class B

        

2.32%, 7/15/25

     $1,700        $1,662     

Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust, Series 2022-A, Class A3

        

3.23%, 5/15/25

     1,400        1,376     

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2020-A, Class A4

        

1.35%, 7/15/25

     800        780     

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2022-D, Class A2A

        

5.37%, 8/15/25

     5,950        5,948     

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2023-A, Class A2A

        

5.14%, 3/15/26

     1,750        1,751     

GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A3

        

3.42%, 6/20/25

     2,072        2,035     

GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A4

        

1.90%, 3/17/25

     940        924     

GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2021-2, Class A3

        

0.51%, 4/16/26

     3,897        3,753     

GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2021-3, Class A3

        

0.48%, 6/16/26

     7,956        7,632     

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2021-C, Class A2A

        

0.36%, 10/15/24

     235        233     

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-A, Class A2A

        

1.81%, 2/18/25(1)

     2,647        2,612     

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-C, Class A2A

        

5.35%, 11/17/25

     5,500        5,497     

Mercedes-Benz Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A2

        

5.26%, 10/15/25

     5,000        4,996     

Mercedes-Benz Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A2

        

5.09%, 1/15/26

     1,100        1,098     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 8.9%    continued

 

  

Automobile – 2.3%    continued

        

Nissan Auto Lease Trust, Series 2021-A, Class A3

        

0.52%, 8/15/24

     $3,417        $3,364     

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A2

        

2.12%, 10/15/26

     13        13     

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1, Class A2

        

5.36%, 5/15/26

     6,000        5,987     

Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2021-A, Class A2

        

0.36%, 3/20/25(1)

     816        814     

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2022-D, Class A2A

        

5.27%, 1/15/26

     2,550        2,550     

World Omni Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2021-B, Class A3

        

0.42%, 6/15/26

     3,161        3,032     

World Omni Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2021-D, Class A3

        

0.81%, 10/15/26

     600        572     
       
                56,629           

Credit Card – 5.3%

        

American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A

        

2.21%, 3/15/27

     13,900        13,268     

American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A

        

3.39%, 5/15/27

     16,050        15,674     

BA Credit Card Trust, Series 2021-A1, Class A

        

0.44%, 9/15/26

     4,500        4,295     

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2021-A1, Class A1

        

0.55%, 7/15/26

     34,140        32,326     

Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Series 2021-A1, Class A1

        

0.58%, 9/15/26

     14,400        13,530     

Golden Credit Card Trust, Series 2022-2A, Class A

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.25%),
4.97%, 1/15/26(1) (2)

     22,600        22,536     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 8.9%    continued

 

  

Credit Card – 5.3%    continued

        

Trillium Credit Card Trust II, Series 2021-2A, Class A

        

(Floating, U.S. 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.22%),
4.78%, 10/26/26(1) (2)

     $25,000        $24,959     
       
                126,588           

Other – 1.3%

        

Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2021-2, Class A3

        

0.53%, 12/22/26(1)

     5,400        5,236     

Hpefs Equipment Trust, Series 2022-3A, Class A2

        

5.26%, 8/20/29(1)

     3,500        3,496     

MMAF Equipment Finance LLC, Series 2022-B, Class A2

        

5.57%, 9/9/25(1)

     2,000        2,000     

Verizon Master Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A

        

0.50%, 5/20/27

     20,640        19,621     
       
                30,353           

Total Asset-Backed Securities

                          

(Cost $218,604)

        213,570     

    

        

CORPORATE BONDS – 43.6%

 

  

Aerospace & Defense – 0.3%

        

Boeing (The) Co.,
1.95%, 2/1/24

  

 

7,958

 

  

 

7,725

 

        

Asset Management – 1.2%

        

Charles Schwab (The) Corp.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.05%), 5.85%, 3/3/27 (2)

     20,000        19,066     

FS KKR Capital Corp.,
1.65%, 10/12/24

  

 

9,830

 

  

 

9,040

 

  
       
                28,106           

Automotive – 2.7%

        

American Honda Finance Corp.,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.28%), 5.09%, 1/12/24 (2)

     6,000        5,968     

Aptiv PLC/Aptiv Corp.,
2.40%, 2/18/25

  

 

4,830

 

  

 

4,601

 

  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.,
3.70%, 5/9/23

  

 

620

 

  

 

619

 

  

1.70%, 8/18/23

  

 

3,160

 

  

 

3,111

 

  
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 43.6%    continued

 

  

Automotive – 2.7%    continued

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.76%), 5.57%, 3/8/24 (2)

     $7,400        $7,345     

1.20%, 10/15/24

     1,000        936     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.62%), 5.20%, 10/15/24 (2)

     250        246     

3.50%, 11/7/24

     4,000        3,897     

Hyundai Capital America,
1.25%, 9/18/23 (1)

  

 

18,180

 

  

 

17,803

 

  

0.80%, 1/8/24 (1)

     7,400        7,129     

0.88%, 6/14/24 (1)

     9,900        9,372     

Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC, 1.13%, 9/16/24 (1)

  

 

4,200

 

  

 

3,926

 

  
       
                64,953           

Banking – 8.7%

        

Bank of America Corp.,

        

(Floating, Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index 3M + 0.43%),
5.27%, 5/28/24 (2)

     25,100        24,981     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.73%),
5.38%, 10/24/24 (2)

     8,652        8,573     

BNP Paribas S.A.,
4.25%, 10/15/24

  

 

13,084

 

  

 

12,664

 

  

Citigroup, Inc.,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.10%), 5.98%, 5/17/24 (2)

     110        110     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.67%), 5.35%, 5/1/25 (2)

     3,418        3,373     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.69%), 5.34%, 1/25/26 (2)

     12,100        11,860     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.28%), 6.06%, 2/24/28 (2)

     21,000        20,744     

Fifth Third Bank N.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.23%),
5.85%, 10/27/25 (3)

     15,900        15,672     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.89%), 5.71%, 7/23/24 (2)

     20,925        20,909     

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.85%), 5.66%, 1/10/25 (2)

     1,305        1,298     

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.49%), 0.77%, 8/9/25 (3)

     9,000        8,450     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.77%), 5.62%, 9/22/27 (2)

     15,100        14,778     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.18%), 5.95%, 2/24/28 (2)

     13,000        12,845     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 43.6%    continued

 

  

Banking – 8.7%    continued

        

KeyBank N.A.,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.32%),
0.43%, 6/14/24 (3)

     $3,700        $3,580     

4.15%, 8/8/25

     3,800        3,593     

KeyCorp,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.25%),
3.88%, 5/23/25 (3)

     7,700        7,422     

Truist Financial Corp.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.40%),
5.22%, 6/9/25 (2)

     25,000        23,937     

Wells Fargo & Co.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.32%),
5.96%, 4/25/26 (2)

     14,700        14,685     
       
                209,474           

Beverages – 0.3%

        

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.,
0.75%, 3/15/24

  

 

6,700

 

  

 

6,416

 

        

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.4%

 

     

Amgen, Inc.,
5.25%, 3/2/25

  

 

5,050

 

  

 

5,106

 

  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC,

        

2.88%, 9/23/23

     3,985        3,936     
       
                9,042           

Cable & Satellite – 0.1%

        

Cox Communications, Inc.,
2.95%, 6/30/23(1)

  

 

2,755

 

  

 

2,739

 

        

Chemicals – 0.3%

        

Ecolab, Inc.,
0.90%, 12/15/23

  

 

1,500

 

  

 

1,456

 

  

Sherwin-Williams (The) Co.,
4.05%, 8/8/24

  

 

2,700

 

  

 

2,666

 

  

Westlake Corp.,
0.88%, 8/15/24

  

 

2,375

 

  

 

2,250

 

  
       
                6,372           

Commercial Support Services – 0.0%

 

Republic Services, Inc.,
4.75%, 5/15/23

  

 

841

 

  

 

840

 

        

Construction Materials – 0.4%

        

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.,
0.65%, 7/15/23

  

 

8,790

 

  

 

8,663

 

        
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 43.6%    continued

 

  

Containers & Packaging – 0.1%

        

Graphic Packaging International LLC,
0.82%, 4/15/24(1)

  

 

$2,022

 

  

 

$1,927

 

        

Diversified Industrials – 0.3%

        

Parker-Hannifin Corp.,
3.65%, 6/15/24

  

 

8,240

 

  

 

8,116

 

        

Electric Utilities – 4.8%

        

Ameren Illinois Co.,
0.38%, 6/15/23

  

 

7,150

 

  

 

7,080

 

  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.48%), 5.29%, 11/1/23 (2)

     15,000        14,933     

Black Hills Corp.,
1.04%, 8/23/24

  

 

3,180

 

  

 

2,992

 

  

Consolidated Edison, Inc.,
0.65%, 12/1/23

  

 

8,100

 

  

 

7,857

 

  

Dominion Energy, Inc.,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.53%),
5.40%, 9/15/23 (2)

     11,640        11,597     

DTE Energy Co.,
4.22%, 11/1/24

  

 

3,300

 

  

 

3,263

 

  

Entergy Louisiana LLC,
0.62%, 11/17/23

  

 

6,876

 

  

 

6,673

 

  

Eversource Energy,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.25%),
4.99%, 8/15/23 (2)

     9,400        9,353     

Mississippi Power Co.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.30%),
5.17%, 6/28/24 (2)

     8,000        7,919     

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.40%),
5.10%, 11/3/23 (2)

     17,160        17,065     

OGE Energy Corp.,
0.70%, 5/26/23

  

 

5,780

 

  

 

5,740

 

  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.,
0.84%, 11/8/23

  

 

350

 

  

 

340

 

  

Southern (The) Co.,
0.60%, 2/26/24

  

 

1,580

 

  

 

1,511

 

  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,
5.13%, 5/13/25 (1)

  

 

15,600

 

  

 

15,203

 

  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.,
0.80%, 3/15/24

  

 

4,420

 

  

 

4,232

 

  
       
                115,758           

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 43.6%    continued

 

  

Entertainment Content – 0.8%

        

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.,
3.30%, 3/28/24

  

 

$13,113

 

  

 

$12,826

 

  

3.55%, 4/14/25

  

 

1,400

 

  

 

1,364

 

  

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,
3.43%, 3/15/24 (1)

  

 

6,200

 

  

 

6,057

 

  
       
                20,247           

Food – 0.2%

        

Cargill, Inc.,
1.38%, 7/23/23 (1)

  

 

500

 

  

 

494

 

  

0.40%, 2/2/24 (1)

  

 

175

 

  

 

167

 

  

General Mills, Inc.,
5.24%, 11/18/25

  

 

1,940

 

  

 

1,946

 

  

Mondelez International, Inc.,
2.13%, 3/17/24

  

 

2,050

 

  

 

1,992

 

  
       
                4,599           

Health Care Facilities & Services – 0.3%

 

Cigna Group (The),

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.89%), 5.68%, 7/15/23 (2)

     1,109        1,109     

HCA, Inc.,
5.00%, 3/15/24

  

 

2,100

 

  

 

2,087

 

  

Humana, Inc.,
0.65%, 8/3/23

  

 

4,275

 

  

 

4,215

 

  
       
                7,411           

Home Construction – 0.1%

        

Lennar Corp.,
4.88%, 12/15/23

  

 

2,850

 

  

 

2,834

 

        

Household Products – 0.6%

        

Colgate-Palmolive Co.,
4.80%, 3/2/26

  

 

9,675

 

  

 

9,885

 

  

Kenvue, Inc.,
5.50%, 3/22/25 (1)

  

 

4,080

 

  

 

4,147

 

  
       
                14,032           

Institutional Financial Services – 2.7%

        

Blackstone Private Credit Fund,
2.70%, 1/15/25

  

 

7,920

 

  

 

7,292

 

  

Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.81%),
5.63%, 3/9/27 (2)

     25,000        24,188     

Morgan Stanley,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.62%),
0.73%, 4/5/24 (3)

     7,000        6,998     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 43.6%    continued

 

  

Institutional Financial Services – 2.7%    continued

 

  

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.56%), 1.16%, 10/21/25 (3)

     $3,385        $3,161     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.95%), 5.71%, 2/18/26 (2)

     20,000        19,696     

National Securities Clearing Corp., 0.40%, 12/7/23 (1)

  

 

3,000

 

  

 

2,896

 

  
       
                64,231           

Insurance – 8.1%

        

Athene Global Funding,
1.20%, 10/13/23 (1)

  

 

16,900

 

  

 

16,417

 

  

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.73%), 5.95%, 1/8/24 (1) (2)

     35,000        34,669     

Brighthouse Financial Global Funding,
0.60%, 6/28/23 (1)

  

 

8,650

 

  

 

8,545

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.76%), 5.33%, 4/12/24 (1) (2)

     1,300        1,284     

1.75%, 1/13/25 (1)

     700        655     

Corebridge Financial, Inc.,
3.50%, 4/4/25 (1)

  

 

12,900

 

  

 

12,391

 

  

Corebridge Global Funding,
0.45%, 12/8/23 (1)

  

 

13,230

 

  

 

12,770

 

  

GA Global Funding Trust,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.50%), 5.32%, 9/13/24 (1) (2)

     20,000        19,450     

Jackson Financial, Inc.,
1.13%, 11/22/23

  

 

11,450

 

  

 

11,107

 

  

Jackson National Life Global Funding,
1.75%, 1/12/25 (1)

  

 

15,220

 

  

 

14,249

 

  

MassMutual Global Funding II,
0.85%, 6/9/23 (1)

  

 

1,000

 

  

 

992

 

  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.32%), 5.19%, 1/7/24 (1) (2)

     14,700        14,626     

Northwestern Mutual Global Funding,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.33%), 5.20%, 3/25/24 (1) (2)

     11,030        10,922     

Protective Life Global Funding,
0.63%, 10/13/23 (1)

  

 

15,800

 

  

 

15,398

 

  

0.78%, 7/5/24 (1)

  

 

13,300

 

  

 

12,599

 

  

Security Benefit Global Funding,
1.25%, 5/17/24

  

 

9,300

 

  

 

8,819

 

  
       
                194,893           
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 43.6%    continued

 

  

Leisure Facilities & Services – 0.2%

        

Starbucks Corp.,
4.75%, 2/15/26

  

 

$3,730

 

  

 

$3,751

 

        

Machinery – 0.7%

 

     

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.51%), 5.37%, 5/15/23 (2)

  

 

40

 

  

 

40

 

  

CNH Industrial Capital LLC,
1.95%, 7/2/23

  

 

5,850

 

  

 

5,793

 

  

3.95%, 5/23/25

  

 

6,090

 

  

 

5,931

 

  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.,
6.27%, 3/6/26

  

 

5,870

 

  

 

5,940

 

  
       
                17,704           

Medical Equipment & Devices – 2.1%

 

  

Baxter International, Inc.,
0.87%, 12/1/23

  

 

14,200

 

  

 

13,816

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.44%),
5.22%, 11/29/24 (2)

  

 

11,570

 

  

 

11,376

 

  

GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.,
5.55%, 11/15/24 (1)

  

 

11,000

 

  

 

11,065

 

  

Stryker Corp.,
0.60%, 12/1/23

  

 

4,660

 

  

 

4,521

 

  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.35%),
4.94%, 4/18/23 (2)

     3,239        3,239     

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.,
1.45%, 11/22/24

  

 

6,600

 

  

 

6,238

 

  
       
                50,255           

Oil & Gas Producers – 0.7%

        

ConocoPhillips Co.,
2.13%, 3/8/24

  

 

3,000

 

  

 

2,919

 

  

Continental Resources, Inc.,
4.50%, 4/15/23

  

 

10,050

 

  

 

10,037

 

  

3.80%, 6/1/24

  

 

1,000

 

  

 

980

 

  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC,

        

5.05%, 1/10/26

     2,230        2,261     

Exxon Mobil Corp.,
1.57%, 4/15/23

  

 

55

 

  

 

55

 

  
       
                16,252           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 43.6%    continued

 

  

Oil & Gas Services & Equipment – 0.2%

 

  

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC/Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc.,

        

1.23%, 12/15/23

     $4,790        $4,650           

Retail - Consumer Staples – 1.1%

 

     

7-Eleven, Inc.,
0.80%, 2/10/24 (1)

  

 

14,000

 

  

 

13,405

 

  

Dollar General Corp.,
4.25%, 9/20/24

  

 

3,360

 

  

 

3,320

 

  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.,
0.95%, 11/17/23

  

 

9,920

 

  

 

9,653

 

  
       
                26,378           

Retail - Discretionary – 0.2%

        

AutoNation, Inc.,
4.50%, 10/1/25

  

 

1,000

 

  

 

977

 

  

Ross Stores, Inc.,
3.38%, 9/15/24

  

 

5,000

 

  

 

4,889

 

  
       
                5,866           

Semiconductors – 0.2%

        

Analog Devices, Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.25%),
5.12%, 10/1/24 (2)

     3,320        3,287     

Intel Corp.,
4.88%, 2/10/26

  

 

795

 

  

 

805

 

  
       
                4,092           

Software – 0.6%

        

Oracle Corp.,
2.40%, 9/15/23

  

 

9,990

 

  

 

9,856

 

  

5.80%, 11/10/25

     4,030        4,130     
       
                13,986           

Specialty Finance – 2.8%

        

Air Lease Corp.,
3.88%, 7/3/23

  

 

800

 

  

 

796

 

  

4.25%, 2/1/24

  

 

7,500

 

  

 

7,375

 

  

0.80%, 8/18/24

  

 

5,100

 

  

 

4,756

 

  

Ally Financial, Inc.,
3.05%, 6/5/23

  

 

1,300

 

  

 

1,288

 

  

3.88%, 5/21/24

  

 

2,646

 

  

 

2,542

 

  

American Express Co.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.65%),
5.36%, 11/4/26 (2)

     27,996        27,442     

Aviation Capital Group LLC,
5.50%, 12/15/24 (1)

  

 

10,000

 

  

 

9,871

 

  

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   344   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

CORPORATE BONDS - 43.6%    continued

 

  

Specialty Finance – 2.8%    continued

 

     

Synchrony Financial,
4.25%, 8/15/24

  

 

$6,063

 

  

 

$5,731

 

  

4.88%, 6/13/25

  

 

9,047

 

  

 

8,375

 

  
       
                68,176           

Steel – 0.2%

        

Nucor Corp.,
3.95%, 5/23/25

  

 

5,340

 

  

 

5,254

 

        

Technology Hardware – 0.5%

 

     

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.,
5.45%, 6/15/23

  

 

4,886

 

  

 

4,884

 

  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.,
2.25%, 4/1/23

  

 

1,600

 

  

 

1,600

 

  

4.45%, 10/2/23

  

 

5,601

 

  

 

5,569

 

  
       
                12,053           

Technology Services – 1.1%

        

Equifax, Inc.,
3.95%, 6/15/23

  

 

2,100

 

  

 

2,091

 

  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.,

        

0.60%, 3/1/24

     2,300        2,199     

4.50%, 7/15/25

     5,990        5,921     

Global Payments, Inc.,
1.50%, 11/15/24

  

 

7,630

 

  

 

7,187

 

  

International Business Machines Corp.,

        

4.00%, 7/27/25

     8,720        8,622     
       
                26,020           

Telecommunications – 0.6%

        

AT&T, Inc.,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.18%), 6.33%, 6/12/24 (2)

     3,619        3,634     

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.79%),
5.64%, 3/20/26 (2)

     12,000        11,915     
       
                15,549           

Total Corporate Bonds

                          

(Cost $1,074,743)

        1,048,364     

    

        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS – 38.3%

 

  

Asset Management – 0.4%

        

UBS A.G.,
0.38%, 6/1/23 (1)

  

 

670

 

  

 

665

 

  
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 38.3%    continued

 

  

Asset Management – 0.4%    continued

 

     

0.45%, 2/9/24 (1)

  

 

$455

 

  

 

$434

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.36%),
5.08%, 2/9/24 (1) (2)

     9,000        8,954     
       
                10,053           

Automotive – 2.4%

        

BMW U.S. Capital LLC,
3.80%, 4/6/23 (1)

  

 

3,700

 

  

 

3,700

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.53%),
5.67%, 4/1/24 (1) (2)

     7,633        7,605     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.38%),
5.11%, 8/12/24 (1) (2)

     20,200        20,037     

Kia Corp.,
2.38%, 2/14/25 (1)

  

 

7,080

 

  

 

6,723

 

  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.,
3.04%, 9/15/23 (1)

  

 

10,000

 

  

 

9,850

 

  

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.95%),
5.76%, 6/7/24 (1) (2)

     10,860        10,829     
       
                58,744           

Banking – 29.4%

        

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.,

        

5.09%, 12/8/25

     5,140        5,181     

Banco Santander S.A.,
3.89%, 5/24/24

  

 

400

 

  

 

391

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.24%),
5.99%, 5/24/24 (2)

     21,400        21,345     

5.15%, 8/18/25

  

 

6,200

 

  

 

6,086

 

  

Bank of Montreal,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.62%),
5.46%, 9/15/26 (2)

     25,800        25,171     

Bank of New Zealand,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.81%),
5.47%, 1/27/27 (1) (2)

     21,000        20,656     

Bank of Nova Scotia (The),

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.38%),
5.05%, 7/31/24 (2)

     20,000        19,834     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.55%),
5.34%, 3/2/26 (2)

     30,000        29,293     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   345   FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS


 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 38.3%    continued

 

  

Banking – 29.4%    continued

        

Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel S.A.,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.96%), 5.77%, 7/20/23 (1) (2)

  

 

$1,050

 

  

 

$1,048

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.41%),
5.12%, 2/4/25 (1) (2)

  

 

35,000

 

  

 

34,433

 

  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.40%),
5.27%, 7/7/25 (1) (2)

  

 

7,800

 

  

 

7,701

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.52%), 5.36%, 6/15/26 (1) (2)

  

 

29,500

 

  

 

29,111

 

  

Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.38%),
5.25%, 1/10/25 (2)

  

 

9,700

 

  

 

9,602

 

  

Credit Agricole S.A.,
3.75%, 4/24/23 (1)

  

 

5,710

 

  

 

5,703

 

  

3.25%, 10/4/24 (1)

  

 

5,000

 

  

 

4,824

 

  

Danske Bank A/S,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 2.10%), 6.47%, 1/9/26 (1) (3)

  

 

4,135

 

  

 

4,139

 

  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.30%), 5.05%, 11/22/24 (1) (2)

  

 

15,000

 

  

 

14,830

 

  

Deutsche Bank A.G.,
0.96%, 11/8/23

  

 

7,300

 

  

 

6,970

 

  

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 2.16%), 2.22%, 9/18/24 (3)

  

 

7,513

 

  

 

7,306

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.22%), 5.96%, 11/16/27 (2)

  

 

7,500

 

  

 

6,638

 

  

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.43%),
5.20%, 5/21/24 (1) (2)

  

 

22,400

 

  

 

22,218

 

  

(Variable, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.09%),
5.28%, 1/23/26 (1) (3)

  

 

14,030

 

  

 

14,017

 

  

HSBC Holdings PLC,

        

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 0.53%),
0.73%, 8/17/24 (3)

  

 

8,020

 

  

 

7,854

 

  

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 1.38%), 6.53%, 9/12/26 (2)

  

 

22,816

 

  

 

22,622

 

  
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 38.3%    continued

 

  

Banking – 29.4%    continued

        

ING Groep N.V.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 1.01%),
5.88%, 4/1/27 (2)

     $27,000        $26,253     

Lloyds Banking Group PLC,
4.05%, 8/16/23

  

 

2,939

 

  

 

2,918

 

  

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.75%), 4.72%, 8/11/26 (3)

     7,700        7,496     

Macquarie Group Ltd.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.71%), 5.29%, 10/14/25 (1) (2)

     12,960        12,585     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.92%), 5.78%, 9/23/27 (1) (2)

     13,000        12,580     

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.,

        

(Variable, U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate CMT 1Y + 1.70%),
4.79%, 7/18/25 (3)

     10,000        9,902     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.94%), 5.69%, 2/20/26 (2)

     3,000        2,954     

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.61%), 5.62%, 9/8/24 (2)

     20,100        19,951     

National Australia Bank Ltd.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.86%), 5.68%, 6/9/25 (1) (2)

     14,200        14,160     

National Bank of Canada,
0.75%, 8/6/24

  

 

12,500

 

  

 

11,779

 

  

(Variable, U.S. SOFR + 1.01%), 3.75%, 6/9/25 (3)

     7,070        6,923     

Nationwide Building Society,
0.55%, 1/22/24 (1)

  

 

5,000

 

  

 

4,815

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.29%), 6.03%, 2/16/28 (1) (2)

     10,700        10,219     

NatWest Markets PLC,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.53%), 5.26%, 8/12/24 (1) (2)

     10,700        10,536     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.76%), 5.63%, 9/29/26 (1) (2)

     32,900        31,831     

Nordea Bank Abp,
1.00%, 6/9/23 (1)

  

 

3,685

 

  

 

3,653

 

  

3.75%, 8/30/23 (1)

  

 

5,000

 

  

 

4,961

 

  

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.94%), 5.89%, 8/30/23 (1) (2)

     200        200     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.96%), 5.76%, 6/6/25 (1) (2)

     12,200        12,083     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS   346   NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 38.3%    continued

 

  

Banking – 29.4%    continued

        

Royal Bank of Canada,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.57%),
5.23%, 4/27/26 (2)

     $20,900        $20,471     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.59%),
5.28%, 11/2/26 (2)

     15,000        14,622     

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB,

        

(Floating, ICE LIBOR USD 3M + 0.32%), 5.28%, 9/1/23 (1) (2)

     9,520        9,486     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.96%), 5.78%, 6/9/25 (1) (2)

     20,000        19,933     

Societe Generale S.A.,
2.63%, 10/16/24 (1)

  

 

14,505

 

  

 

13,707

 

  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.,

        

0.51%, 1/12/24

     2,500        2,404     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.88%), 5.44%, 1/14/27 (2)

     5,840        5,697     

Svenska Handelsbanken AB,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.91%), 5.73%, 6/10/25 (1) (2)

     27,484        27,323     

Swedbank AB,
1.30%, 6/2/23 (1)

  

 

2,480

 

  

 

2,460

 

  

0.60%, 9/25/23 (1)

  

 

7,500

 

  

 

7,340

 

  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The),
0.55%, 3/4/24

  

 

1,000

 

  

 

955

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.36%), 5.16%, 3/4/24 (2)

     5,000        4,971     

3.77%, 6/6/25

     7,700        7,497     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.59%), 5.41%, 9/10/26 (2)

     20,000        19,521     

Westpac Banking Corp.,
1.02%, 11/18/24

  

 

280

 

  

 

263

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 1.00%), 5.78%, 8/26/25 (2)

     13,230        13,255     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.52%), 5.32%, 6/3/26 (2)

     4,200        4,135     
       
                706,812           

Beverages – 0.4%

        

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC,
0.50%, 5/5/23(1)

  

 

8,500

 

  

 

8,459

 

        

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals – 0.0%

 

  

GlaxoSmithKline Capital PLC,
0.53%, 10/1/23

  

 

1,015

 

  

 

993

 

        
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 38.3%    continued

 

  

Cable & Satellite – 0.3%

        

Sky Ltd.,
3.75%, 9/16/24(1)

  

 

$6,000

 

  

 

$5,884

 

        

Electric Utilities – 0.2%

 

  

Enel Finance International N.V.,
4.25%, 6/15/25(1)

  

 

4,400

 

  

 

4,308

 

        

Governmental Banks – 0.2%

 

  

BNG Bank N.V.,
0.75%, 4/17/23 (1)

  

 

4,200

 

  

 

4,193

 

  

Svensk Exportkredit AB,
0.75%, 4/6/23

  

 

1,300

 

  

 

1,300

 

  
       
                5,493           

Industrial Support Services – 0.2%

        

Element Fleet Management Corp.,
1.60%, 4/6/24(1)

  

 

5,800

 

  

 

5,556

 

        

Institutional Financial Services – 1.4%

 

  

LSEGA Financing PLC,
0.65%, 4/6/24 (1)

  

 

14,900

 

  

 

14,179

 

  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd.,
0.80%, 9/12/23 (1)

  

 

5,000

 

  

 

4,896

 

  

0.85%, 3/25/24 (1)

  

 

7,200

 

  

 

6,892

 

  

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.44%),
5.27%, 9/16/24 (1) (2)

     7,855        7,796     
       
                33,763           

Metals & Mining – 0.3%

        

Glencore Funding LLC,
4.13%, 3/12/24(1)

  

 

7,000

 

  

 

6,924

 

        

Oil & Gas Producers – 1.3%

 

  

Enbridge, Inc.,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR Compounded Index + 0.63%),
5.37%, 2/16/24 (2)

  

 

14,180

 

  

 

14,075

 

  

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.,
1.25%, 11/24/23 (1)

  

 

8,196

 

  

 

7,986

 

  

TotalEnergies Capital International S.A.,

        

2.43%, 1/10/25

     5,122        4,951     

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.,
1.00%, 10/12/24

  

 

5,160

 

  

 

4,839

 

  
       
                31,851           

Specialty Finance – 1.1%

        

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.68%),
5.55%, 9/29/23 (2)

     2,100        2,081     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND     continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

FOREIGN ISSUER BONDS - 38.3%    continued

 

  

Specialty Finance – 1.1%    continued

 

  

3.15%, 2/15/24

     $5,000        $4,848     

1.65%, 10/29/24

     9,100        8,512     

Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd.,
5.25%, 5/15/24 (1)

  

 

4,957

 

  

 

4,907

 

  

SMBC Aviation Capital Finance DAC,

        

4.13%, 7/15/23 (1)

     5,927        5,888     
       
                26,236           

Telecommunications – 0.5%

        

Bell Telephone Co. of Canada or Bell Canada (The),

        

0.75%, 3/17/24

     6,800        6,497     

Rogers Communications, Inc.,
4.10%, 10/1/23

  

 

4,900

 

  

 

4,863

 

  
       
                11,360           

Transportation & Logistics – 0.2%

        

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,
1.35%, 12/2/24

  

 

4,060

 

  

 

3,825

 

        

Total Foreign Issuer Bonds

                          

(Cost $940,450)

        920,261     

    

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – 1.0% (4)

 

  

Fannie Mae – 0.4%

        

Fannie Mae REMICS,
Series 2021-47, Class A,

        

3.00%, 11/25/32

     6,388        6,216     

Pool #FM3019,
3.50%, 2/1/35

  

 

2,340

 

  

 

2,267

 

  

Pool #MA3932,
3.50%, 2/1/35

  

 

2,085

 

  

 

2,021

 

  
       
                10,504           

Federal Farm Credit Bank – 0.4%

        

0.25%, 2/26/24

  

 

9,150

 

  

 

8,799

 

        

Freddie Mac – 0.1%

        

Pool #ZS8641,
2.50%, 2/1/32

  

 

3,475

 

  

 

3,276

 

        

Government National Mortgage Association – 0.1%

 

  

Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-149, Class MA,

        

2.50%, 5/20/40

     1,718        1,656           

Total U.S. Government Agencies

                          

(Cost $25,443)

        24,235     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 2.8%

 

  

U.S. Treasury Notes – 2.8%

        

0.25%, 9/30/23

     $5,000        $4,893     

2.13%, 11/30/23

     10,000        9,832     

2.25%, 12/31/23

     10,000        9,819     

2.50%, 4/30/24

     25,000        24,449     

3.00%, 6/30/24

     5,000        4,910     

3.00%, 7/31/24

     10,000        9,818     

0.75%, 11/15/24

     5,000        4,727     
       
                68,448           

Total U.S. Government Obligations

                          

(Cost $69,874)

        68,448     

    

        

MUNICIPAL BONDS – 0.6%

 

  

New York – 0.6%

        

New York Taxable G.O. Unlimited Refunding Bonds, Series E, Fiscal 2021,

        

0.59%, 8/1/23

     4,000        3,944     

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Consolidated Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series AAA,

        

1.09%, 7/1/23

     10,000        9,903           
                13,847           

Total Municipal Bonds

                          

(Cost $14,000)

        13,847     

    

        
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 2.9%

 

  

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),
4.61%(5) (6)

  

 

69,178,793

 

  

 

$69,179

 

        

Total Investment Companies

                          

(Cost $69,179)

        69,179     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.4%

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bill,
4.40%, 10/5/23(7)

  

 

$35,000

 

  

 

$34,173

 

        

Total Short-Term Investments

                          

(Cost $34,197)

        34,173     

    

        
       

Total Investments – 99.5%

                          

(Cost $2,446,490)

        2,392,077     

Other Assets less Liabilities – 0.5%

 

     11,094           

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

        $2,403,171     

 

(1) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(2) 

Variable or floating rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(3) 

Variable or floating rate security. Security issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a future date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2023.

(4) 

The obligations of certain U.S. government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.

(5) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(6) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

(7) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

1Y - 1 Year

3M - 3 Month

CMT - Constant Maturity

Fannie Mae - Federal National Mortgage Association

Freddie Mac - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

G.O. - General Obligation

ICE - Intercontinental Exchange

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

USD - United States Dollar

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

    SECURITY TYPE (1)

  

% OF NET ASSETS

 

Asset-Backed Securities

     8.9

Corporate Bonds

     43.6

Foreign Issuer Bonds

     38.3

U.S. Government Agencies

     1.0

U.S. Government Obligations

     2.8

Municipal Bonds

     0.6

Investment Companies

     2.9

Short-Term Investments

     1.4

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

    INVESTMENTS

 

LEVEL 1
(000S)

   

LEVEL 2
(000S)

   

LEVEL 3
(000S)

   

TOTAL
(000S)

 

Asset-Backed Securities(1)

  $     $ 213,570       $—     $ 213,570  

Corporate Bonds(1)

          1,048,364             1,048,364  

Foreign Issuer Bonds(1)

          920,261             920,261  

U.S. Government Agencies(1)

          24,235             24,235  

U.S. Government Obligations(1)

          68,448             68,448  

Municipal Bonds

          13,847             13,847  

Investment Companies

    69,179                   69,179  

Short-Term Investments

          34,173             34,173  
         

Total Investments

  $ 69,179     $ 2,322,898       $—     $ 2,392,077  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

          

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – 1.3% (1)

 

  

Fannie Mae – 0.7%

        

Pool #555649,

        

7.50%, 10/1/32

     $14        $14     

Pool #BH9277,

        

3.50%, 2/1/48

     127        120     

Pool #FS3063,

        

4.50%, 10/1/52

     190        187           
                321           

Freddie Mac – 0.4%

        

Pool #SD1710,

        

5.00%, 10/1/52

     198        198     

Pool #ZS7735,

        

2.00%, 1/1/32

     1        2           
                200           

Government National Mortgage Association – 0.2%

 

  

Government National Mortgage

        

Association, Series 2017-95,

Class QG,

        

2.50%, 8/20/46

     81        74           

Government National Mortgage Association I – 0.0%

 

  

Pool #676682,

        

4.50%, 6/15/25

     15        15     

Pool #782618,

        

4.50%, 4/15/24

     3        3     

Pool #783245,

        

5.00%, 9/15/24

     3        3     

Pool #783489,

        

5.00%, 6/15/25

     1        1           
                22           

Total U.S. Government Agencies

                          

(Cost $630)

 

       

 

617

 

 

 

  
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 96.6%

 

  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes – 2.0%

 

     

0.50%, 4/15/24

     116        136     

0.13%, 7/15/24

     111        137     

0.13%, 10/15/24

     120        137     

0.25%, 1/15/25

     111        137     

0.38%, 7/15/25

     111        137     

0.13%, 4/15/26

     126        138     

0.13%, 4/15/27

     137        138     

0.13%, 7/15/30

     2        2           
                962           
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 96.6%     continued

 

  

U.S. Treasury Notes – 94.6%

 

     

2.25%, 4/30/24

     $369        $360     

0.25%, 5/15/24

     374        357     

1.75%, 6/30/24

     225        218     

1.75%, 7/31/24

     638        616     

1.88%, 8/31/24

     637        615     

2.13%, 9/30/24

     633        613     

2.25%, 10/31/24

     632        612     

2.25%, 11/15/24

     675        654     

4.50%, 11/30/24

     7,333        7,362     

2.50%, 1/31/25

     623        605     

2.75%, 2/28/25

     618        603     

2.88%, 4/30/25

     618        603     

0.25%, 5/31/25

     145        134     

2.88%, 5/31/25

     587        573     

0.25%, 7/31/25

     677        622     

0.25%, 9/30/25

     133        122     

0.38%, 11/30/25

     128        117     

0.38%, 12/31/25

     159        145     

2.63%, 12/31/25

     119        115     

4.00%, 2/15/26

     6,785        6,813     

0.75%, 3/31/26

     320        293     

2.25%, 3/31/26

     371        355     

0.88%, 6/30/26

     302        275     

1.88%, 6/30/26

     295        278     

0.63%, 7/31/26

     299        270     

0.75%, 8/31/26

     293        265     

1.13%, 10/31/26

     211        192     

1.50%, 1/31/27

     265        244     

0.63%, 3/31/27

     92        81     

0.50%, 5/31/27

     257        225     

0.38%, 9/30/27

     311        269     

2.25%, 11/15/27

     226        212     

0.63%, 11/30/27

     236        206     

3.88%, 11/30/27

     8,838        8,930     

0.75%, 1/31/28

     229        200     

1.25%, 5/31/28

     215        191     

2.88%, 8/15/28

     595        573     

1.13%, 8/31/28

     208        183     

3.13%, 11/15/28

     588        573     

2.88%, 4/30/29

     2,129        2,044     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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_

 

    

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 96.6%    continued

 

 

U.S. Treasury Notes – 94.6%    continued

 

 

4.00%, 2/28/30

     $1,500        $1,539    

3.50%, 2/15/33

     6,880        6,891          
                46,148          

Total U.S. Government Obligations

                         

(Cost $47,933)

 

       

 

47,110

 

 

 

 
       
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 4.2%

 

 

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),

       

4.61%(2) (3)

     2,039,074        $2,039          

Total Investment Companies

                         

(Cost $2,039)

 

       

 

2,039

 

 

 

 
                           

Total Investments – 102.1%

                         

(Cost $50,602)

 

       

 

49,766

 

 

 

 

Liabilities less Other Assets – (2.1%)

 

     (1,015        

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

 

       

 

$48,751

 

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The obligations of certain U.S. government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.

(2) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(3) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

Fannie Mae - Federal National Mortgage Association

Freddie Mac - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

    SECURITY TYPE (1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

  U.S. Government Agencies

     1.3

  U.S. Government Obligations

     96.6

  Investment Companies

     4.2

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest

rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

    INVESTMENTS    LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)
 

  U.S. Government Agencies(1)

     $    —      $ 617        $—      $ 617  

  U.S. Government Obligations(1)

            47,110               47,110  

  Investment Companies

     2,039                      2,039  

  Total Investments

     $2,039      $ 47,727        $—      $ 49,766  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – 23.9% (1)

 

  

Federal Farm Credit Bank – 9.5%

 

     

FFCB Bonds,

        

2.03%, 5/2/23

     $60,000        $59,994     

FFCB Discount Notes,

        

4.68%, 4/10/23(2)

     110,000        109,873     

4.85%, 5/24/23(2)

     9,000        8,937     

5.20%, 8/1/23(2)

     21,000        20,635     

5.25%, 8/31/23(2)

     11,000        10,759     

5.05%, 9/12/23(2)

     7,000        6,841     

5.07%, 9/28/23(2)

     10,000        9,750     

5.22%, 10/23/23(2)

     20,000        19,413     

FFCB Notes,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.02%), 4.84%, 4/3/23(3)

     75,000        74,999     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.03%), 4.85%, 4/3/23(3)

     320,000        319,990     

(Floating, U.S. Federal Funds + 0.02%), 4.85%, 4/3/23(3)

     45,000        45,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.04%), 4.86%, 4/3/23(3)

     326,000        326,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.05%), 4.87%, 4/3/23(3)

     383,000        383,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.06%), 4.88%, 4/3/23(3)

     145,000        145,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.05%), 4.89%, 4/3/23(3)

     10,000        10,000     

(Floating, U.S. Federal Funds + 0.13%), 4.96%, 4/3/23(3)

     120,000        119,977     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.15%), 4.96%, 4/3/23(3)

     30,000        30,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.15%), 4.97%, 4/3/23(3)

     70,000        70,000           
                1,770,168           

Federal Home Loan Bank – 14.4%

 

     

FHLB Bonds,

        

5.40%, 3/27/24

     60,000        60,000     

5.54%, 4/24/24

     25,000        25,000     

5.33%, 4/26/24

     45,000        45,000     

5.35%, 4/26/24

     55,000        55,000     

FHLB Discount Notes,

        

4.68%, 5/24/23(2)

     225,000        223,417     

4.81%, 5/31/23(2)

     210,000        208,322     

4.91%, 6/12/23(2)

     310,000        306,962     

4.85%, 6/14/23(2)

     150,000        148,508     

4.99%, 8/23/23(2)

     55,000        53,911     

5.01%, 8/30/23(2)

     220,000        215,419     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 23.9% (1)     continued

 

  

Federal Home Loan Bank – 14.4%    continued

 

  

5.03%, 9/1/23(2)

     $110,000        $107,667     

FHLB Notes,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.08%), 4.92%, 4/3/23(3)

     725,000        725,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.12%), 4.94%, 4/3/23(3)

     70,000        70,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.12%), 4.96%, 4/3/23(3)

     435,000        435,000           
                2,679,206           

Total U.S. Government Agencies

 

                 

(Cost $4,449,374)

 

       

 

4,449,374

 

 

 

  
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 3.9%

 

  

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes – 2.8%

 

     

(Floating, U.S. Treasury 3M Bill MMY + 0.08%), 4.66%, 4/3/23(3)

     50,000        49,959     

(Floating, U.S. Treasury 3M Bill MMY + 0.03%), 4.76%, 4/3/23(3)

     60,540        60,540     

(Floating, U.S. Treasury 3M Bill MMY + 0.03%), 4.77%, 4/3/23(3)

     235,000        235,001     

(Floating, U.S. Treasury 3M Bill MMY + 0.04%), 4.77%, 4/3/23(3)

     175,000        174,998           
                520,498           

U.S. Treasury Notes – 1.1%

 

     

0.13%, 4/30/23

     165,000        164,742     

1.63%, 4/30/23

     35,000        34,986           
                199,728           

Total U.S. Government Obligations

 

                 

(Cost $720,226)

 

       

 

720,226

 

 

 

  
                            

Investments, at Amortized Cost

 

                 

($5,169,600)

 

       

 

5,169,600

 

 

 

  
        

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 72.6% (4)

 

Bank of America Securities LLC,dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $843,338,

        

4.82%, 4/3/23

     843,000        843,000     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS - 72.6% (4) continued

 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $550,661,

       

4.81%, 4/10/23

     $550,000        $550,000    

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 3/31/23, repurchase price

       

$1,070,429,

       

4.81%, 4/3/23

     1,070,000        1,070,000    

Federal Reserve Bank of New York, dated 3/31/23, repurchase price

       

$7,671,067,

       

4.80%, 4/3/23

     7,668,000        7,668,000    

Goldman Sachs & Co., dated 3/31/23, repurchase price

       

$1,000,401,

       

4.81%, 4/3/23

     1,000,000        1,000,000    

JPMorgan Securities LLC, dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $660,264,

       

4.80%, 4/3/23

     660,000        660,000    

JPMorgan Securities LLC, dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $752,991,

       

4.83%, 4/10/23

     750,000        750,000    

NatWest Markets PLC, dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $500,201,

       

4.82%, 4/3/23

     500,000        500,000    

Royal Bank of Canada, New York Branch, dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $450,541,

       

4.81%, 4/10/23

     450,000        450,000          
                13,491,000          

Total Repurchase Agreements

                         

(Cost $13,491,000)

 

       

 

13,491,000

 

 

 

 
                           

Total Investments – 100.4%

                         

(Cost $18,660,600)

 

       

 

18,660,600

 

 

 

 

Liabilities less Other Assets – (0.4%)

 

     (76,025        

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

 

       

 

$18,584,575

 

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The obligations of certain U.S. government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.

(2) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(3) 

Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed. Maturity date represents the next interest reset date. The security’s legal final maturity date is longer than the reset date. Securities with longer maturity dates have a greater sensitivity to changes in liquidity, interest rate risk and/or credit risk.

(4)

The nature and terms of the collateral received for the repurchase agreements are as follows:

    NAME   

FAIR

VALUE
(000S)

    COUPON
RATES
   

MATURITY

DATES

 

  FHLB

     $1,504       2.70%       1/28/37  

  FHLMC

     $769,392       2.00%—6.00%       10/1/38—4/1/53  

  FNMA

     $1,854,534       1.50%—7.50%       8/1/24—7/1/61  

  GNMA

     $268,566       1.50%—7.50%       8/20/29—12/20/62  

  U.S. Treasury Bills

     $197,327       0.00%       4/4/23—2/22/24  

  U.S. Treasury Bonds

     $429,940       0.13%—6.50%       11/15/26—2/15/52  

  U.S. Treasury Notes

     $10,117,348       0.13%—4.87%       5/15/23—5/15/32  

Total

     $13,638,611                  

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

3M – 3 Month

FFCB – Federal Farm Credit Bank

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

MMY – Money Market Yield

SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

 

    SECURITY TYPE(1)

  

 

% OF NET ASSETS

 

  U.S. Government Agencies

     23.9

  U.S. Government Obligations

     3.9

  Repurchase Agreements

     72.6
(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    continued

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

    

 

LEVEL 1
(000S)

    

LEVEL 2

(000S)

     LEVEL 3
(000S)
    

TOTAL

(000S)

 

Investments held by

           

U.S. Government

           

Money Market Fund(1)

     $—        $18,660,600        $—        $18,660,600  
(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET FUND

  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – 23.2% (1)

 

  

Federal Farm Credit Bank – 8.6%

        

FFCB Bonds,

        

2.03%, 5/2/23

     $10,000        $9,999     

FFCB Discount Notes,

        

4.68%, 4/10/23(2)

     20,000        19,977     

4.85%, 5/24/23(2)

     2,000        1,986     

4.79%, 6/22/23(2)

     10,000        9,890     

5.09%, 8/1/23(2)

     4,000        3,930     

5.07%, 8/29/23(2)

     10,000        9,792     

5.25%, 8/31/23(2)

     2,000        1,956     

5.05%, 9/12/23(2)

     1,000        977     

5.07%, 9/28/23(2)

     2,000        1,950     

5.22%, 10/23/23(2)

     5,000        4,853     

FFCB Notes,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.02%),
4.84%, 4/3/23(3)

     10,000        10,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.03%),
4.85%, 4/3/23(3)

     10,000        10,000     

(Floating, U.S. Federal Funds +
0.02%), 4.85%, 4/3/23(3)

     5,000        5,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.03%),
4.85%, 4/3/23(3)

     45,000        44,997     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.04%),
4.86%, 4/3/23(3)

     10,000        10,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.04%),

4.86%, 4/3/23(3)

     5,000        5,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.04%),
4.86%, 4/3/23(3)

     10,000        10,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.05%),
4.87%, 4/3/23(3)

     5,000        5,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.05%),
4.87%, 4/3/23(3)

     5,000        5,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.05%),
4.87%, 4/3/23(3)

     10,000        10,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.05%),
4.87%, 4/3/23(3)

     20,000        20,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.05%),
4.87%, 4/3/23(3)

     10,000        10,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.05%),
4.87%, 4/3/23(3)

     10,000        10,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.06%),
4.88%, 4/3/23(3)

     5,000        5,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.06%),
4.88%, 4/3/23(3)

     10,000        10,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.06%),
4.88%, 4/3/23(3)

     25,000        25,003     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 23.2% (1)     continued

 

  

Federal Farm Credit Bank – 8.6%    continued

 

  

(Floating, U.S. Federal Funds +
0.13%), 4.96%, 4/3/23(3)

     $5,000        $4,997     

(Floating, U.S. Federal Funds +
0.13%), 4.96%, 4/3/23(3)

     15,000        15,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.15%),
4.96%, 4/3/23(3)

     5,000        5,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.15%),
4.97%, 4/3/23(3)

     15,000        15,000           
                300,307           

Federal Home Loan Bank – 14.6%

        

FHLB Bonds,

        

5.40%, 3/27/24

     10,000        10,000     

5.54%, 4/24/24

     5,000        5,000     

5.33%, 4/26/24

     10,000        10,000     

5.35%, 4/26/24

     10,000        10,000     

FHLB Discount Notes,

        

4.68%, 5/24/23(2)

     30,000        29,789     

4.79%, 5/24/23(2)

     10,000        9,930     

4.81%, 5/31/23(2)

     40,000        39,680     

4.91%, 6/12/23(2)

     60,000        59,412     

4.85%, 6/14/23(2)

     30,000        29,701     

4.99%, 8/23/23(2)

     10,000        9,802     

5.01%, 8/30/23(2)

     40,000        39,167     

5.03%, 9/1/23(2)

     25,000        24,470     

FHLB Notes,

        

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.08%),
4.92%, 4/3/23(3)

     135,000        135,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.12%),
4.94%, 4/3/23(3)

     15,000        15,000     

(Floating, U.S. SOFR + 0.12%),
4.96%, 4/3/23(3)

     85,000        85,000           
                511,951           

Total U.S. Government Agencies

                          

(Cost $812,258)

 

       

 

812,258

 

 

 

  

    

 

        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 4.9%

 

     

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes – 4.5%

 

  

(Floating, U.S. Treasury 3M Bill MMY + 0.08%), 4.66%, 4/3/23(3)

     20,000        19,988     

(Floating, U.S. Treasury 3M Bill MMY + 0.03%), 4.76%, 4/3/23(3)

     68,170        68,170     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET FUND    continued

 

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS—4.9%    continued

 

  

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes – 4.5%    continued

 

  

(Floating, U.S. Treasury 3M Bill MMY + 0.03%),
4.77%, 4/3/23(3)

     $45,000        $45,000     

(Floating, U.S. Treasury 3M Bill MMY + 0.04%),
4.77%, 4/3/23(3)

     25,000        25,000           
                158,158           

U.S. Treasury Notes – 0.4%

 

  

0.13%, 4/30/23

     10,000        9,984     

1.63%, 4/30/23

     5,000        4,998           
                14,982           

Total U.S. Government Obligations

 

                 

(Cost $173,140)

 

       

 

173,140

 

 

 

  

    

 

                          

Investments, at Amortized Cost

 

                 

( $985,398)

 

       

 

985,398

 

 

 

  

    

 

        

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 72.2% (4)

 

Bank of America Securities LLC,dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $100,040,
4.82%, 4/3/23

     100,000        100,000     

Bank of America Securities LLC,dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $50,059,
4.86%, 4/10/23

     50,000        50,000     

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.,dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $356,142,
4.81%, 4/3/23

     356,000        356,000     

Federal Reserve Bank of New York,dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $1,278,511,
4.80%, 4/3/23

     1,278,000        1,278,000     

JPMorgan Securities LLC, dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $150,598,
4.83%, 4/10/23

     150,000        150,000     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS - 72.2% (4)     continued

 

JPMorgan Securities LLC, dated 3/31/23, repurchase price $450,180,
4.80%, 4/3/23

   $ 450,000      $ 450,000    

Royal Bank of Canada, New York Branch, dated 3/31/23,repurchase price $150,505,
4.85%, 4/10/23

     150,000        150,000          
                2,534,000          

Total Repurchase Agreements

                         

(Cost $2,534,000)

 

       

 

2,534,000

 

 

 

 
                           

Total Investments – 100.3%

                         

(Cost $3,519,398)

 

       

 

3,519,398

 

 

 

 

Liabilities less Other Assets – (0.3%)

 

     (9,420        

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

 

      $

 

3,509,978

 

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The obligations of certain U.S. government-sponsored entities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.

(2) 

Discount rate at the time of purchase.

(3) 

Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed. Maturity date represents the next interest reset date. The security’s legal final maturity date is longer than the reset date. Securities with longer maturity dates have a greater sensitivity to changes in liquidity, interest rate risk and/or credit risk.

(4) 

The nature and terms of the collateral received for the repurchase agreements are as follows:

 

  Name  

 

FAIR
VALUE
(000S)

    COUPON
RATES
    MATURITY
DATES
 

FHLB

    $35,725       2.65%—4.03%       6/6/33—11/5/41  

FHLMC

    $145,309       0.00%—5.00%       3/15/28—9/1/52  

FNMA

    $378,555       0.00%—6.50%       6/1/28—9/1/61  

GNMA

    $201,614       2.00%—6.50%       10/15/28—3/15/65  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    $57,098       0.00%       7/6/23—7/25/23  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

    $311,311       2.13%—2.25%       2/15/41—5/15/41  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    $1,436,968       0.63%—4.76%       5/31/23—5/15/32  

Total

    $2,566,580                  

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

3M –3 Month

FFCB – Federal Farm Credit Bank

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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  MARCH 31, 2023        

 

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

MMY – Money Market Yield

SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE(1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

U.S. Government Agencies

     23.2

U.S. Government Obligations

     4.9

Repurchase Agreements

     72.2

 

(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

   
LEVEL 1
(000S)
 
 
   
LEVEL 2
(000S)
 
 
   
LEVEL 3
(000S)
 
 
   
TOTAL
(000S)
 
 

  Investments held by U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund(1)

    $—       $3,519,398       $—       $3,519,398  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

U.S. TREASURY INDEX FUND

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 99.3%

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bonds – 20.5%

 

  

6.00%, 2/15/26

     $10        $11     

6.50%, 11/15/26

     35        38     

6.38%, 8/15/27

     65        72     

6.13%, 11/15/27

     75        83     

5.50%, 8/15/28

     50        54     

5.25%, 11/15/28

     100        108     

6.13%, 8/15/29

     50        57     

6.25%, 5/15/30

     75        88     

5.38%, 2/15/31

     100        113     

4.50%, 2/15/36

     60        67     

4.75%, 2/15/37

     25        28     

5.00%, 5/15/37

     50        58     

4.38%, 2/15/38

     50        55     

4.50%, 5/15/38

     95        105     

3.50%, 2/15/39

     50        49     

4.25%, 5/15/39

     100        108     

4.50%, 8/15/39

     100        111     

4.38%, 11/15/39

     100        109     

4.63%, 2/15/40

     100        113     

1.13%, 5/15/40

     300        200     

4.38%, 5/15/40

     115        125     

1.13%, 8/15/40

     450        297     

3.88%, 8/15/40

     100        103     

1.38%, 11/15/40

     525        362     

4.25%, 11/15/40

     100        107     

1.88%, 2/15/41

     550        411     

4.75%, 2/15/41

     145        165     

2.25%, 5/15/41

     535        425     

4.38%, 5/15/41

     140        152     

1.75%, 8/15/41

     550        398     

3.75%, 8/15/41

     100        100     

2.00%, 11/15/41

     400        302     

3.13%, 11/15/41

     145        132     

2.38%, 2/15/42

     400        322     

3.13%, 2/15/42

     100        91     

3.00%, 5/15/42

     155        138     

3.25%, 5/15/42

     225        208     

2.75%, 8/15/42

     130        111     

3.38%, 8/15/42

     150        141     

2.75%, 11/15/42

     165        140     

4.00%, 11/15/42

     300        308     

3.13%, 2/15/43

     205        184     

3.88%, 2/15/43

     250        252     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 99.3%    continued

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bonds – 20.5%    continued

 

  

2.88%, 5/15/43

     $225        $194     

3.63%, 8/15/43

     100        97     

3.75%, 11/15/43

     230        227     

3.63%, 2/15/44

     150        145     

3.38%, 5/15/44

     150        140     

3.13%, 8/15/44

     225        201     

3.00%, 11/15/44

     255        222     

2.50%, 2/15/45

     150        120     

3.00%, 5/15/45

     125        109     

2.88%, 8/15/45

     175        149     

3.00%, 11/15/45

     80        70     

2.50%, 2/15/46

     150        119     

2.50%, 5/15/46

     250        199     

2.25%, 8/15/46

     275        208     

2.88%, 11/15/46

     100        85     

3.00%, 2/15/47

     200        174     

3.00%, 5/15/47

     150        131     

2.75%, 8/15/47

     300        249     

2.75%, 11/15/47

     200        166     

3.00%, 2/15/48

     290        253     

3.13%, 5/15/48

     325        290     

3.00%, 8/15/48

     300        262     

3.38%, 11/15/48

     300        281     

3.00%, 2/15/49

     350        306     

2.88%, 5/15/49

     400        342     

2.25%, 8/15/49

     350        263     

2.38%, 11/15/49

     325        251     

2.00%, 2/15/50

     415        294     

1.25%, 5/15/50

     450        262     

1.38%, 8/15/50

     550        330     

1.63%, 11/15/50

     500        321     

1.88%, 2/15/51

     675        461     

2.38%, 5/15/51

     650        499     

2.00%, 8/15/51

     525        369     

1.88%, 11/15/51

     450        306     

2.25%, 2/15/52

     500        373     

2.88%, 5/15/52

     425        364     

3.00%, 8/15/52

     380        334     

4.00%, 11/15/52

     400        425     

3.63%, 2/15/53

     425        422           
                16,614           

U.S. Treasury Notes – 78.8%

 

  

0.38%, 4/15/24

     300        287     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 99.3%    continued

 

  

U.S. Treasury Notes – 78.8%    continued

 

  

2.00%, 4/30/24

     $250        $243     

2.25%, 4/30/24

     300        293     

2.50%, 4/30/24

     250        244     

0.25%, 5/15/24

     450        429     

2.50%, 5/15/24

     375        367     

2.00%, 5/31/24

     300        292     

2.50%, 5/31/24

     750        733     

1.75%, 6/30/24

     275        266     

2.00%, 6/30/24

     200        194     

3.00%, 6/30/24

     375        368     

0.38%, 7/15/24

     300        285     

1.75%, 7/31/24

     250        241     

2.13%, 7/31/24

     250        243     

3.00%, 7/31/24

     250        245     

0.38%, 8/15/24

     100        95     

2.38%, 8/15/24

     525        511     

1.25%, 8/31/24

     200        192     

1.88%, 8/31/24

     250        242     

3.25%, 8/31/24

     350        345     

0.38%, 9/15/24

     250        236     

1.50%, 9/30/24

     200        192     

2.13%, 9/30/24

     300        291     

4.25%, 9/30/24

     350        350     

0.63%, 10/15/24

     500        473     

1.50%, 10/31/24

     300        287     

2.25%, 10/31/24

     150        145     

0.75%, 11/15/24

     500        473     

2.25%, 11/15/24

     550        533     

1.50%, 11/30/24

     300        287     

2.13%, 11/30/24

     200        193     

4.50%, 11/30/24

     500        502     

1.00%, 12/15/24

     250        237     

1.75%, 12/31/24

     200        192     

2.25%, 12/31/24

     250        242     

4.25%, 12/31/24

     250        250     

1.13%, 1/15/25

     450        426     

1.38%, 1/31/25

     200        190     

2.50%, 1/31/25

     200        194     

4.13%, 1/31/25

     250        250     

1.50%, 2/15/25

     500        476     

2.00%, 2/15/25

     325        312     

1.13%, 2/28/25

     250        236     

2.75%, 2/28/25

     215        210     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 99.3%    continued

 

  

U.S. Treasury Notes – 78.8%    continued

 

  

4.63%, 2/28/25

     $500        $505     

1.75%, 3/15/25

     400        383     

0.50%, 3/31/25

     400        373     

2.63%, 3/31/25

     150        146     

3.88%, 3/31/25

     500        498     

2.63%, 4/15/25

     350        340     

0.38%, 4/30/25

     300        278     

2.88%, 4/30/25

     200        195     

2.13%, 5/15/25

     400        385     

2.75%, 5/15/25

     375        365     

0.25%, 5/31/25

     300        277     

2.88%, 5/31/25

     175        171     

2.88%, 6/15/25

     350        342     

0.25%, 6/30/25

     400        369     

2.75%, 6/30/25

     150        146     

0.25%, 7/31/25

     350        321     

2.88%, 7/31/25

     225        220     

2.00%, 8/15/25

     550        526     

3.13%, 8/15/25

     350        343     

0.25%, 8/31/25

     250        229     

2.75%, 8/31/25

     150        146     

3.50%, 9/15/25

     300        297     

0.25%, 9/30/25

     500        458     

3.00%, 9/30/25

     200        196     

4.25%, 10/15/25

     250        252     

0.25%, 10/31/25

     350        319     

3.00%, 10/31/25

     200        196     

2.25%, 11/15/25

     445        427     

4.50%, 11/15/25

     300        304     

0.38%, 11/30/25

     355        324     

2.88%, 11/30/25

     150        146     

0.38%, 12/31/25

     400        365     

2.63%, 12/31/25

     300        290     

3.88%, 1/15/26

     300        300     

0.38%, 1/31/26

     350        318     

2.63%, 1/31/26

     150        145     

1.63%, 2/15/26

     550        517     

4.00%, 2/15/26

     500        502     

0.50%, 2/28/26

     500        454     

2.50%, 2/28/26

     100        96     

4.63%, 3/15/26

     500        511     

0.75%, 3/31/26

     500        457     

2.25%, 3/31/26

     250        239     
 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 
 

U.S. TREASURY INDEX FUND    continued

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 99.3%    continued

 

  

U.S. Treasury Notes – 78.8%    continued

 

  

0.75%, 4/30/26

     $250        $228     

2.38%, 4/30/26

     225        216     

1.63%, 5/15/26

     450        421     

0.75%, 5/31/26

     300        273     

2.13%, 5/31/26

     175        166     

0.88%, 6/30/26

     500        456     

1.88%, 6/30/26

     225        212     

0.63%, 7/31/26

     550        496     

1.88%, 7/31/26

     200        188     

1.50%, 8/15/26

     520        483     

0.75%, 8/31/26

     150        136     

1.38%, 8/31/26

     200        185     

0.88%, 9/30/26

     450        408     

1.63%, 9/30/26

     150        140     

1.13%, 10/31/26

     500        456     

1.63%, 10/31/26

     200        186     

2.00%, 11/15/26

     415        390     

1.25%, 11/30/26

     475        435     

1.63%, 11/30/26

     250        232     

1.25%, 12/31/26

     350        320     

1.75%, 12/31/26

     200        186     

1.50%, 1/31/27

     575        529     

2.25%, 2/15/27

     410        388     

1.13%, 2/28/27

     200        182     

1.88%, 2/28/27

     300        280     

0.63%, 3/31/27

     180        160     

2.50%, 3/31/27

     350        334     

0.50%, 4/30/27

     275        242     

2.75%, 4/30/27

     350        337     

2.38%, 5/15/27

     250        237     

0.50%, 5/31/27

     250        219     

2.63%, 5/31/27

     450        431     

0.50%, 6/30/27

     200        175     

3.25%, 6/30/27

     400        393     

0.38%, 7/31/27

     250        217     

2.75%, 7/31/27

     375        361     

2.25%, 8/15/27

     350        330     

0.50%, 8/31/27

     250        218     

3.13%, 8/31/27

     350        342     

0.38%, 9/30/27

     400        346     

4.13%, 9/30/27

     350        357     

0.50%, 10/31/27

     400        347     

4.13%, 10/31/27

     250        255     
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 99.3%    continued

 

  

U.S. Treasury Notes – 78.8%    continued

 

  

2.25%, 11/15/27

     $300        $282     

0.63%, 11/30/27

     400        349     

3.88%, 11/30/27

     350        354     

0.63%, 12/31/27

     450        391     

3.88%, 12/31/27

     250        253     

0.75%, 1/31/28

     500        437     

3.50%, 1/31/28

     250        249     

2.75%, 2/15/28

     400        384     

1.13%, 2/29/28

     550        488     

4.00%, 2/29/28

     500        509     

1.25%, 3/31/28

     400        357     

3.63%, 3/31/28

     500        501     

1.25%, 4/30/28

     500        445     

2.88%, 5/15/28

     525        506     

1.25%, 5/31/28

     450        400     

1.25%, 6/30/28

     550        488     

1.00%, 7/31/28

     450        393     

2.88%, 8/15/28

     590        568     

1.13%, 8/31/28

     200        176     

1.25%, 9/30/28

     450        397     

1.38%, 10/31/28

     500        444     

3.13%, 11/15/28

     475        463     

1.50%, 11/30/28

     350        312     

1.38%, 12/31/28

     450        399     

1.75%, 1/31/29

     300        271     

2.63%, 2/15/29

     600        569     

1.88%, 2/28/29

     300        273     

2.38%, 3/31/29

     400        373     

2.88%, 4/30/29

     250        240     

2.38%, 5/15/29

     400        373     

2.75%, 5/31/29

     300        286     

3.25%, 6/30/29

     325        319     

2.63%, 7/31/29

     300        284     

1.63%, 8/15/29

     450        401     

3.13%, 8/31/29

     300        292     

3.88%, 9/30/29

     275        280     

4.00%, 10/31/29

     200        205     

1.75%, 11/15/29

     225        202     

3.88%, 11/30/29

     300        305     

3.88%, 12/31/29

     250        255     

3.50%, 1/31/30

     250        249     

1.50%, 2/15/30

     425        373     

4.00%, 2/28/30

     300        308     

 

    

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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MARCH 31, 2023      

 

 

    

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
         VALUE
    (000S)
       

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 99.3%    continued

 

 

U.S. Treasury Notes – 78.8%    continued

 

 

3.63%, 3/31/30

     $500        $502    

0.63%, 5/15/30

     600        491    

0.63%, 8/15/30

     735        599    

0.88%, 11/15/30

     875        724    

1.13%, 2/15/31

     750        632    

1.63%, 5/15/31

     840        730    

1.25%, 8/15/31

     900        755    

1.38%, 11/15/31

     800        675    

1.88%, 2/15/32

     850        746    

2.88%, 5/15/32

     800        761    

2.75%, 8/15/32

     700        659    

4.13%, 11/15/32

     750        788    

3.50%, 2/15/33

     600        601          
                63,922          

Total U.S. Government Obligations

 

                

(Cost $88,459)

 

       

 

80,536

 

 

 

 

    

       
     NUMBER
OF SHARES
     VALUE
(000S)
       

INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 2.2%

 

    

Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares),

       

4.61%(1) (2)

     1,788,712        $1,789          

Total Investment Companies

                         

(Cost $1,789)

 

       

 

1,789

 

 

 

 

    

       
       

Total Investments – 101.5%

                         

(Cost $90,248)

 

     

 

 

 

82,325

 

 

 

Liabilities less Other Assets – (1.5%)

 

     (1,180        

NET ASSETS – 100.0%

 

       

 

$81,145

 

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Investment in affiliated Portfolio. Northern Trust Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to Northern Institutional Funds.

(2) 

7-day current yield as of March 31, 2023 is disclosed.

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets.

At March 31, 2023, the security types for the Fund were:

 

  SECURITY TYPE (1)    % OF NET ASSETS  

  U.S. Government Obligations

     99.3

  Investment Companies

     2.2
(1) 

Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuations of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023:

 

  INVESTMENTS   LEVEL 1
(000S)
     LEVEL 2
(000S)
     LEVEL 3
(000S)
     TOTAL
(000S)
 

  U.S. Government Obligations(1)

    $      —        $80,536        $—        $80,536  

  Investment Companies

    1,789                      1,789  

  Total Investments

    $1,789        $80,536        $—        $82,325  

 

(1) 

Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 

 
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     

 

1. ORGANIZATION

Northern Funds (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust offers 41 funds as of March 31, 2023, each with its own investment objective (e.g., long-term capital appreciation, total return or income consistent with preservation of capital). The Arizona Tax-Exempt, Bond Index, California Intermediate Tax-Exempt, California Tax-Exempt, Core Bond, Fixed Income, High Yield Fixed Income, High Yield Municipal, Intermediate Tax-Exempt, Limited Term Tax-Exempt, Limited Term U.S. Government, Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity, Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity, Short Bond, Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income, Tax-Exempt, Ultra-Short Fixed Income, U.S. Government, U.S. Government Money Market, U.S. Government Select Money Market and U.S. Treasury Index Funds (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are separate, diversified investment portfolios of the Trust, except for the Arizona Tax-Exempt Fund, which is a non-diversified portfolio. Non-diversified portfolios may invest a relatively high percentage of their net assets in obligations of a limited number of issuers. Each of the Funds is presented herein.

Each Fund is authorized to issue one class of shares designated as the “Shares” class. The Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund is authorized to issue a second class of shares designated as Siebert Williams Shank Shares, which commenced operations on September 13, 2022.

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. (“NTI”), an indirect subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation, serves as the investment adviser and administrator for the Funds. The Northern Trust Company (“Northern Trust”), an affiliate of NTI, serves as transfer agent, custodian and sub-administrator to the Funds. Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, not an affiliate of NTI, is the Trust’s distributor.

The U.S. Government Money Market Fund and the U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund seek to qualify as government money market funds under Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Trust, which is an investment company, follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services-Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and

liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

The net asset value (“NAV”) of each class of each Fund is determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), generally 3:00 P.M. Central Time on each day the NYSE is open for trading. The NAV calculation time and cut-off time for submitting purchase, redemption and exchange requests is at 4:00 P.M. Central time with respect to the U.S. Government Money Market Fund and U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund.

A) VALUATION OF SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS Securities for the Funds other than the U.S. Government Money Market Fund and the U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund are valued at their fair value. Securities traded on United States (“U.S.”) securities exchanges or in the NASDAQ National Market System are principally valued at the last quoted sale price, or the official closing price (generally, 3:00 P.M. Central Time) on the exchange or market in which such securities are principally traded. If any such security is not traded on a valuation date, it is valued at the most recent quoted bid price. Over-the-counter securities not reported in the NASDAQ National Market System are also generally valued at the most recent quoted bid price. Fixed income securities and term loans, however, may be valued on the basis of evaluated prices provided by the Funds’ approved independent third-party pricing services when such prices are believed to reflect the fair value of such securities or broker provided prices. Such prices may be determined by taking into account other similar securities’ prices, yields, maturities, call features, ratings, prepayment speeds, credit risks, cash flows, institutional size trading in similar groups of securities and developments related to specific securities.

The values of securities of foreign issuers are generally based upon market quotations, which depending upon local convention or regulation, may be the last sale price, the last bid price or the mean between the last bid and asked price as of, in each case, the close of the appropriate exchange. Foreign fixed income securities, however, may, like domestic fixed income securities, be valued based on evaluated prices provided by independent pricing services when such prices are believed to reflect the fair value of such securities.

Shares of open-end investment companies, other than exchange traded funds, are valued at their closing NAV. Shares of closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds are valued at their closing market price. Spot and forward foreign currency exchange contracts are generally valued using an independent pricing service. Exchange-traded futures and options are valued at the settlement price as established each day by the exchange on which they are traded. Centrally cleared and bilateral swap agreements are generally valued using an independent pricing service. The foregoing prices may be obtained from one or more independent

 

    

 

 

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pricing services or, as needed or applicable, independent broker-dealers. Short-term investments with a maturity of 60 days or less are valued at their amortized cost.

The investments held by U.S. Government Money Market Fund and the U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. Under this method, investments purchased at a discount or premium are valued by accreting or amortizing the difference between the original purchase price and maturity value of the issue over the period to effective maturity. Where the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board”) believes the extent of any deviation from a Fund’s amortized cost price per share may result in material dilution or other unfair results to investors or existing shareholders, the Board will consider what action should be initiated, which may include fair valuing securities in accordance with policies and procedures established by, and subject to oversight of, the Board.

The Board has designated NTI as the valuation designee pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act to perform fair value determinations relating to any or all Fund investments. Accordingly, any securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the available price has been determined to not represent a reliable, current market value are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by NTI. The Board oversees NTI in its role as valuation designee in accordance with the requirements of Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. NTI, in its discretion, may make adjustments to the prices of securities held by a Fund if an event occurs after the publication of fair values normally used on behalf of a Fund but before the time as of which the Fund calculates its NAV, depending on the nature and significance of the event, consistent with applicable regulatory guidance and U.S. GAAP. This may occur particularly with respect to certain foreign securities held by a Fund, in which case NTI may use adjustment factors obtained from an independent evaluation service that are intended to reflect more accurately the fair value of those securities as of the time the Fund’s NAV is calculated.

The use of fair valuation involves the risk that the values used by NTI to price a Fund’s investments may be higher or lower than the values used by other unaffiliated investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

B) CREDIT ENHANCEMENTS Certain investments owned by the Funds are covered by insurance issued by private insurers, are backed by an escrow or trust containing U.S. government securities or U.S. government agency securities, or are otherwise supported by letters of credit, standby purchase agreements or other liquidity facilities. Such enhancements may ensure the timely payment of the security’s principal and interest or may shorten the security’s maturity. However, such enhancements do not guarantee the market value of the securities or the value of a Fund’s shares. Additionally, there is no guarantee that an insurer will meet its obligations. For example, exposure to securities

involving sub-prime mortgages may cause a municipal bond insurer’s rating to be downgraded or may cause the bond insurer to become insolvent, which may affect the prices and liquidity of municipal obligations insured by the insurer.

C) FUTURES CONTRACTS Certain Funds invest in long or short exchange-traded futures contracts for hedging purposes, to increase total return or to seek exposure to certain countries or currencies (i.e., for speculative purposes) or to maintain liquidity to meet potential shareholder redemptions, to invest cash balances or dividends or to minimize trading costs. When used as a hedge, a Fund may sell a futures contract in order to offset a decrease in the fair value of its portfolio securities that might otherwise result from a market decline. A Fund may do so either to hedge the value of its portfolio securities as a whole, or to protect against declines occurring prior to sales of securities in the value of the securities to be sold. Conversely, a Fund may purchase a futures contract as a hedge in anticipation of purchases of securities. In addition, a Fund may utilize futures contracts in anticipation of changes in the composition of its portfolio holdings. A Fund bears the market risk arising from changes in the value of these financial instruments. At the time a Fund enters into a futures contract, it is generally required to make a margin deposit with the custodian of a specified amount of liquid assets. Futures are marked-to-market each day with the change in value reflected in the unrealized gains or losses. Risk may arise as a result of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Credit risk is mitigated to the extent that the exchange on which a particular futures contract is traded assumes the risk of a counterparty defaulting on its obligations under the contract. The Statements of Operations include any realized gains or losses on closed futures contracts in Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts, and any unrealized gains or losses on open futures contracts in Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts.

The futures contract positions and investment strategies utilized during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

      CONTRACT
POSITION
   INVESTMENT
STRATEGY

  Core Bond

   Long and Short    Hedging/Liquidity

  Fixed Income

   Long and Short    Hedging/Liquidity

  Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

   Short    Hedging/Liquidity/Speculation

  Short Bond

   Long and Short    Hedging/Liquidity

At March 31, 2023, the aggregate market value of assets pledged related to each Fund’s investment in futures contracts for the Core Bond, Fixed Income and Short Bond Funds was approximately $224,000, $174,000 and $448,000, respectively. At March 31, 2023, the aggregate fair value of cash to cover margin requirements for open positions for the Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

 

 

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Fund was approximately $121,000. Further information on the impact of these positions, if any, on the Funds’ financial statements can be found in Note 10.

D) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the spot rates on the NYSE at generally 3:00 P.M. Central Time. The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, interest and dividend income are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot rates on the NYSE at generally 3:00 P.M. Central Time. The gains or losses, if any, on investments from the original purchase date to subsequent sales trade date resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates are included in the Statements of Operations in Net realized gains (losses) on investments and Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments. The gains or losses, if any, on translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions are included in Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations in the Statements of Operations.

E) FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS Certain Funds may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts for hedging and/or speculative purposes. The objective of a Fund’s foreign currency hedging transactions is to reduce the risk that the U.S. dollar value of a Fund’s foreign currency denominated securities will decline in value due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable exchange rates. Any resulting unrealized gains or losses are recorded in Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts in the Statements of Operations. A Fund records realized gains or losses at the time the forward foreign currency exchange contract is offset by entering into a closing transaction with the same counterparty or is extinguished by delivery of the currency. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until the settlement date. Realized gains or losses, if any, are included in Net realized gains (losses) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts in the Statements of Operations.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are privately negotiated transactions, and can have substantial price volatility. As a result, these contracts offer less protection against default by the other party than is available for instruments traded on an exchange. When used for hedging purposes, forward foreign currency exchange contracts tend to limit any potential gain that may be realized if the value of a Fund’s foreign holdings increase because of currency fluctuations. When used for speculative purposes, the contracts may result in additional losses that are not otherwise related to the changes in value of the securities held by a Fund. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a

foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. The contractual amounts of forward foreign currency exchange contracts do not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. A Fund bears the market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the credit risk if the counterparty to the contract fails to perform. The institutions that deal in forward foreign currency exchange contracts are not required to continue to make markets in the currencies they trade and these markets can experience periods of illiquidity. Further information on the impact of these positions on the Funds’ financial statements can be found in Note 10. With respect to forward foreign currency exchange transactions that were outstanding as of March 31, 2023 for the Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund, approximately $120,000 was pledged by the Fund and is included in Due from broker on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

F) CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS To the extent consistent with their investment objectives and strategies, certain Funds may invest in credit default swap (“CDS”) agreements for hedging purposes or to gain credit exposure. A Fund may enter into CDS agreements either as a buyer or seller of protection. The buyer of protection in a swap agreement is the party that makes a periodic stream of payments to the counterparty based on the fixed rate of the agreement to the party that is the seller of protection. In exchange for the fixed rate payments received, the seller of protection agrees to provide credit protection to the buyer in the form of payment in the event of a credit default event on the referenced obligation or an underlying security comprising the referenced index. In the event of a credit default event, as defined under the terms of each particular swap agreement, if a Fund is the seller of protection, the Fund will either a) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap agreement and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or b) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. If a Fund is the buyer of protection and a credit default event should occur, the Fund will either a) receive from the seller of protection in the swap agreement an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap agreement and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or b) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. If a credit default event should occur, the maximum potential amount of future payments the seller of protection could be required to make under a CDS agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap.

The implied credit spreads are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments for those agreements for which a Fund is the protection seller, if any, and serve as an indicator of the current

 

    

 

 

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status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for each swap. The wider the credit spread, the greater the likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring for the referenced entity. Events or circumstances that would require the seller to perform under the derivative agreement are credit events as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, such as bankruptcy, cross acceleration, failure to pay, repudiation and restructuring.

The resulting values for CDS agreements 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 default agreement should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/sold as of the period end. When compared to the notional amount of the swap, decreasing market values for CDS sold and, conversely, increasing market values for CDS purchased, 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.

When entering into a CDS agreement as a buyer of protection, a Fund may pay an upfront premium to enter into the agreement. When selling protection, a Fund may receive this upfront premium paid from the buyer. During the term of the CDS agreement, the discounted value of the estimated stream of fixed rate payments from buyer to seller yet to be made is recorded as unrealized gain or loss on CDS agreements, with any interest payments already having been made being recognized as realized gain or loss on CDS agreements. This treatment will occur until the CDS is sold or reaches its expiration. Any upfront payments made or received upon entering into a CDS agreement are treated as part of the cost and are reflected as part of the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on valuation. Upon termination of the swap agreement, the amount included in the cost is reversed and becomes part of the realized gain (loss) on CDS agreements. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on CDS agreements, if any, is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities of the Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund, with corresponding changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the Statements of Operations.

Counterparty credit risk may arise as a result of the failure of the swap counterparty to comply with the terms of the swap agreement. Additionally, risks may arise with respect to the underlying issuer of the referenced security. Therefore, the sub-adviser considers the creditworthiness of each underlying issuer of the referenced security in addition to the creditwor-thiness of the counterparty. In addition, the sub-advisers of the Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund may use different counterparties to minimize credit risk and limit the exposure to any individual counterparty. As stipulated in each swap agreement, collateral may be posted between a Fund and its counterparties to mitigate credit risk. Further information on the impact of these positions on the Funds’ financial statements can be found in Note 10. With respect to CDS agreements that were

outstanding as of March 31, 2023 for the Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund, approximately $90,000 was pledged by the Fund and is included in Due from broker on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and approximately $12,000 received by the Fund and is included in Due to broker on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

G) INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS The Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund may invest in interest rate swap agreements for hedging purposes or to gain exposure to certain countries or currencies. An interest rate swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals at agreed upon fixed rates or at rates based upon, or calculated by, reference to changes in specified prices or interest rates for a specified notional amount.

Interest payments earned or charged under the terms of the interest rate swap agreements are recorded as realized gain (loss) on interest rate swap agreements. The swap interest receivable or payable as of March 31, 2023, if any, is included as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on bilateral interest rate swap agreements on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on bilateral interest rate swap agreements and variation margin on centrally cleared interest rate swap agreements, if any, is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities of the Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund, with corresponding changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the Statements of Operations.

Risks may arise as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the interest rate swap agreement to comply with the terms of the agreement. The loss incurred by the failure of the counterparty is generally limited to the swap interest payment to be received by the Fund and/or the termination value at the end of the agreement. Therefore, the sub-advisers of the Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund consider the creditworthiness of each counterparty to a swap agreement in evaluating potential credit risk. The sub-advisers may use different counterparties to minimize credit risk and limit the exposure to any individual counterparty. Additionally, risks may arise from unanticipated movements in interest rates or in the value of the underlying counterparties used to minimize credit risk and limit the exposure to any individual counterparty. As stipulated in each interest rate swap agreement, collateral may be posted between the Fund and its counterparties to mitigate credit risk.

Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered in to as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (“centrally cleared swaps”). Bilateral swap agreements are traded between counterparties and, as such, are subject to the risk that a party to the agreement will not be able to meet its obligations. In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap agreement, the swap agreement is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Fund faces the CCP through a broker. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, the

 

 

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Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund based on the daily change in the value of the centrally cleared swap agreement. For centrally cleared swaps, the Fund’s counterparty credit risk is reduced as the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty. There were no outstanding bilateral interest rate swap or centrally cleared interest rate swap agreements at March 31, 2023. Further information on the impact of these positions on the Fund’s financial statements can be found in Note 10.

H) WHEN-ISSUED/DELAYED DELIVERY SECURITIES Certain Funds purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date beyond the normal settlement period. At the time a Fund enters into the commitment to purchase a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the commitment is reflected in the NAV. The value of the commitment may vary with market fluctuations. No interest accrues to a Fund until settlement takes place. When-issued securities at March 31, 2023, if any, are noted in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments and in aggregate as Payable for when-issued securities, in each Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Certain Funds have entered into Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“MSFTA”) with certain counterparties, pursuant to which each party has agreed to pledge cash and/or securities as collateral to secure the repayment of its obligations to the other party under the MSFTA. No collateral has been pledged to or received by the Funds as of March 31, 2023.

I) MORTGAGE DOLLAR ROLLS Certain Funds enter into mortgage “dollar rolls” in which a Fund sells securities for delivery in the future (generally within 30 days) and simultaneously contracts with the same counterparty to repurchase other mortgage securities on a specified future date. During the roll period, a Fund loses the right to receive principal and interest paid on the securities sold. However, a Fund would benefit to the extent of any difference between the price received for the securities sold and the lower forward price for the future purchase.

For financial reporting and tax purposes, the Funds treat mortgage dollar rolls as two separate transactions; one involving the purchase of a security and a separate transaction involving a sale.

J) TERM LOANS The High Yield Municipal, High Yield Fixed Income and Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Funds may purchase assignments of, and participations in, term loans originated, negotiated and structured by a U.S. or foreign commercial bank, insurance company, finance company or other financial institution for a lending syndicate of financial institutions (the “Lender”). When purchasing an assignment, the Fund succeeds to all the rights and obligations under the loan agreement with the same rights and obligations as the assigning

Lender. Assignments may, however, be arranged through private negotiations between potential assignees and potential assignors, and the rights and obligations acquired by the purchaser of an assignment may differ from, and be more limited than, those held by the assigning Lender. The Fund may also enter into lending arrangements involving unfunded loan commitments, which are contractual obligations for future funding. Unfunded loan commitments may include revolving credit facilities, which may obligate the Funds to supply additional cash to the borrower on demand. Unfunded loan commitments, if any, represent a future obligation, in full, and are recorded as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at fair value. The High Yield Municipal Fund may purchase the securities of distressed companies, including companies engaged in restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings. Investments in distressed companies may include senior obligations of an issuer issued in connection with a restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (commonly known as “debtor-in-possession” or “DIP” financings). DIP financings generally allow the issuer to continue its operations while reorganizing. Such financings constitute senior liens on unencumbered collateral (i.e., collateral not subject to other creditors’ claims). There is risk that the issuer under a DIP financing will not emerge from Chapter 11 and be forced to liquidate its assets under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. In the event of liquidation, the Fund’s only recourse would be against the collateral securing the DIP financing.

K) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS The U.S. Government Money Market Fund and U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under the terms of a master repurchase agreement by which the Funds purchase securities for cash from a seller and agree to resell those securities to the same seller at a specific price within a specified time or with an indefinite life and liquidity feature, which allows the Funds to resell the securities quarterly. The interest rate on such repurchase agreements resets daily. During the term of a repurchase agreement, the fair value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, is required to equal or exceed the fair value of the repurchase agreement. The underlying collateral for tri-party repurchase agreements is held in accounts for Northern Trust, as agent of the Funds, at The Bank of New York Mellon, State Street Bank and Trust Company or JPMorgan Chase which, in turn, holds securities through the book-entry system at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The underlying collateral for other repurchase agreements is held in a customer-only account for Northern Trust, as custodian for the Funds, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The Funds are subject to credit risk on repurchase agreements to the extent that the counterparty fails to perform under the agreement and the value of the collateral received falls below the agreed repurchase price. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization of collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited. The U.S. Government Money Market Fund and

 

    

 

 

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U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund have entered into such repurchase agreements at March 31, 2023, as reflected in their accompanying Schedules of Investments.

Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the SEC, U.S. Government Money Market Fund and certain other money market portfolios advised by NTI and Northern Trust may enter into joint repurchase agreements with non-affiliated counterparties through a master repurchase agreement. NTI administers and manages these joint repurchase agreements in accordance with and as part of its duties under its management agreements with the Funds and does not collect any additional fees from the Funds for such services. The U.S. Government Money Market Fund did not enter into such joint repurchase agreements during the period. There were no outstanding joint repurchase agreements at March 31, 2023.

The Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable netting arrangements (“Netting Arrangements”) under a repurchase agreement. Generally, Netting Arrangements allow the Funds to offset any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty. As of March 31, 2023, the U.S. Government Money Market Fund and the U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund have not invested in any portfolio securities other than the repurchase agreements described below, with gross exposures on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, that could be netted subject to Netting Arrangements.

 

 

The following table presents the repurchase agreements, which are subject to Netting Arrangements, as well as the collateral delivered related to those repurchase agreements.

                  GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET IN THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND  LIABILITIES
Amounts in thousands    COUNTERPARTY    GROSS AMOUNTS OF ASSETS
PRESENTED IN STATEMENTS OF
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
   FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
  

NET

AMOUNT*

U.S. Government Money Market

   Bank of America    $     843,000    $    (843,000)    $-
  

Canadian Imperial Bank

          550,000          (550,000)      -
  

Citigroup

       1,070,000       (1,070,000)      -
  

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

       7,668,000       (7,668,000)      -
  

Goldman Sachs

       1,000,000       (1,000,000)      -
  

JPMorgan

       1,410,000       (1,410,000)      -
  

NatWest Markets PLC

          500,000          (500,000)      -
   Royal Bank of Canada           450,000          (450,000)      -
     Total    $13,491,000    $(13,491,000)    $-

U.S. Government Select Money Market

   Bank of America    $     150,000    $     (150,000)    $-
  

Citigroup

          356,000           (356,000)      -
  

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

       1,278,000        (1,278,000)      -
  

JPMorgan

          600,000           (600,000)      -
   Royal Bank of Canada           150,000           (150,000)      -
     Total    $  2,534,000    $  (2,534,000)    $-

 

  *

Collateral received is reflected up to the fair value of the repurchase agreement. Refer to the Schedules of Investments.

Additional information about netting arrangements under the Netting Arrangements can be found in Note 10.

 

L) INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INCOME Investment transactions are recorded as of the trade date. The Funds determine the gain or loss realized from investment transactions by using an identified cost basis method. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using the effective yield method. The interest rates reflected in the Schedules of Investments represent the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discount notes, the current reset rate for

floating rate securities, the 7-day yield for money market funds or, for interest-only or principal-only securities, the current effective yield. Cost of investments includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, if any. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. The Funds’ income may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, depending on an individual shareholder’s tax status, the federal alternative minimum tax.

 

 

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M) EXPENSES Each Fund is charged for those expenses that are directly attributable to that Fund. Expenses arising in connection with a specific class of shares are charged to that class of shares. Expenses incurred which do not specifically relate to an individual fund generally are allocated among all funds in the Trust in proportion to each Fund’s relative net assets. Expenses are recognized on an accrual basis.

N) REDEMPTION FEES The High Yield Fixed Income, Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity and Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Funds each charge a 2 percent redemption fee on the redemption of shares (including by exchange) held for 30 days or less. For the purpose of applying the fee, the Funds use a first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method so that shares held longest are treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest are treated as being redeemed last. The redemption fee is paid to the Fund from which the redemption is made and is intended to offset the trading, market impact and other costs associated with short-term money movements in and out of the Fund. The redemption fee may be collected by deduction from the redemption proceeds or, if assessed after the redemption transaction, through a separate billing. The Funds are authorized to waive the redemption fee for certain types of redemptions as described in the Funds’ prospectus.

Redemption fees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

    Amounts in thousands    REDEMPTION FEES  

    High Yield Fixed Income

     $ 17    

Redemption fees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, were as follows:

 

    Amounts in thousands    REDEMPTION FEES  

    High Yield Fixed Income

     $ 99  

    Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

       –*    

*Amounts round to less than $1,000.

The amounts described above are included in Payments for Shares Redeemed in Note 8—Capital Share Transactions. The impact from redemption fees paid to each Fund was less than $0.001 per share for both fiscal years. There were no redemption fees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 for the Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity and Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Funds and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 for the Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund.

O) DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS Distributions of dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid as follows:

 

     

DECLARATION

FREQUENCY

  

PAYMENT  

FREQUENCY  

Arizona Tax-Exempt

   Daily    Monthly  

Bond Index

   Daily    Monthly  

California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

   Daily    Monthly  

California Tax-Exempt

   Daily    Monthly  

Core Bond

   Daily    Monthly  

Fixed Income

   Daily    Monthly  

High Yield Fixed Income

   Daily    Monthly  

High Yield Municipal

   Daily    Monthly  

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

   Daily    Monthly  

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

   Daily    Monthly  

Limited Term U.S. Government

   Daily    Monthly  

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

   Quarterly    Quarterly  

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

   Monthly    Monthly  

Short Bond

   Daily    Monthly  

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

   Daily    Monthly  

Tax-Exempt

   Daily    Monthly  

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

   Daily    Monthly  

U.S. Government

   Daily    Monthly  

U.S. Government Money Market

   Daily    Monthly  

U.S. Government Select Money Market

   Daily    Monthly  

U.S. Treasury Index

   Daily    Monthly  

Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Income dividends and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. The timing and character of distributions determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations may differ from financial statement amounts determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the Funds may periodically make reclassifications among certain of their capital accounts to reflect differences between financial reporting and federal income tax basis distributions. The reclassifications are reported in order to reflect the tax treatment for certain permanent differences that exist between income tax regulations and U.S. GAAP. These reclassifications relate to net operating losses, Section 988 currency gains and losses, deferral of certain realized losses, capital loss carryforwards and paydowns. These reclassifications have no impact on the net assets or the NAVs per share of the Funds.

 

    

 

 

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At March 31, 2023, the following reclassifications were recorded:

 

    Amounts in thousands   

UNDISTRIBUTED

NET INVESTMENT

INCOME (LOSS)

   

ACCUMULATED

UNDISTRIBUTED

NET REALIZED

GAINS (LOSSES)

    

CAPITAL  

STOCK  

 

Bond Index

     $2,432       $(2,432)        $—  

Core Bond

     194       (194)         

Fixed Income

     928       (928)         

High Yield Fixed Income

     2,124       (2,124)         

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     2              (2

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

     1       (1)         

Limited Term U.S. Government

     4       (4)         

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

     (2,784     2,784         

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

     276       (276)         

Short Bond

     290       (290)         

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     17       (17)         

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     1,161       (1,161)         

U.S. Government

     1       (1)         

U.S. Government Money Market

     137       (137)         

U.S. Government Select Money Market

     32       (32)         

P) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES No provision for federal income taxes has been made since each Fund’s policy is to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute, each year, substantially all of its taxable income, tax-exempt income and capital gains to its shareholders.

Capital losses incurred that will be carried forward indefinitely are as follows:

 

    Amounts in thousands    SHORT-TERM  
CAPITAL LOSS  
CARRYFORWARD  
     LONG-TERM    
CAPITAL LOSS    
CARRYFORWARD    
 

Arizona Tax-Exempt

     $    3,067        $    3,405  

Bond Index

     23,235        61,573  

California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     4,970        8,240  

California Tax-Exempt

     1,961        2,268  

Core Bond

     13,566        7,166  

Fixed Income

     31,980        27,739  

High Yield Fixed Income

     146,372        575,498  

High Yield Municipal

     15,097        46,235  

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     47,934        38,426  

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

     9,254        5,340  

Limited Term U.S. Government

     5,349        1,677  
    Amounts in thousands    SHORT-TERM  
CAPITAL LOSS  
CARRYFORWARD  
     LONG-TERM    
CAPITAL LOSS    
CARRYFOWARD    
 

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

     $    7,102        $ 22,833  

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

     2,309        58,450  

Short Bond

     3,170        18,140  

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     19,324        12,479  

Tax-Exempt

     50,667        46,114  

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     11,770        10,754  

U.S. Government

     4,112        141  

U.S. Treasury Index

     367        912  

At March 31, 2023, the tax components of undistributed net investment income, undistributed realized gains and unrealized gains (losses) were as follows:

 

     UNDISTRIBUTED         
    Amounts in thousands    TAX-EXEMPT
INCOME
     ORDINARY
INCOME*
    

LONG-TERM

CAPITAL GAINS

     UNREALIZED  
GAINS (LOSSES)  
 

Arizona Tax-Exempt

     $    51        $      —        $ —        $  (5,870)  

Bond Index

            1,322               (216,774)  

California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     127                      (20,788)  

California Tax-Exempt

     89                      (8,884)  

Core Bond

            39               (8,080)  

Fixed Income

            276               (38,541)  

High Yield Fixed Income

            4,751               (374,290)  

High Yield Municipal

     623                      (73,745)  

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

                          (88,248)  

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

     81                      (11,242)  

Limited Term U.S. Government

            36               (855)  

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

            291               (13,448)  

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

            517               (14,224)  

Short Bond

            111               (10,803)  

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     1,135                      (40,800)  

Tax-Exempt

     317                      (73,026)  

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

            2,009               (54,617)  

U.S. Government

            105               (851)  

U.S. Government Money Market

            66,120                
 

 

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     UNDISTRIBUTED        
    Amounts
    in thousands
   TAX-EXEMPT
INCOME
    ORDINARY
INCOME*
   

LONG-TERM

CAPITAL GAINS

    UNREALIZED  
GAINS (LOSSES)  
 

U.S. Government Select Money Market

     $—       $12,645       $—       $—  

U.S. Treasury Index

           38             (8,118

 

  *

Ordinary income includes taxable market discount income and short-term capital gains, if any.

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, was as follows:

 

     DISTRIBUTIONS FROM  
    Amounts in thousands    TAX-EXEMPT
INCOME
     ORDINARY
INCOME*
    

LONG-TERM  

CAPITAL GAINS  

 

Arizona Tax-Exempt

     $2,857        $63        $—  

Bond Index

            60,053         

California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     8,199        264         

California Tax-Exempt

     4,390        151         

Core Bond

            4,214         

Fixed Income

            18,411         

High Yield Fixed Income

            216,986         

High Yield Municipal

     23,481        465         

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     50,999        1,202         

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

     9,809        353         

Limited Term U.S. Government

            1,126         

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

            1,582         

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

            11,421         

Short Bond

            7,357         

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     25,115        19,456         

Tax-Exempt

     35,509        534         

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

            62,599         

U.S. Government

            1,001         

U.S. Government Money Market

            338,661         

U.S. Government Select Money Market

            65,084         

U.S. Treasury Index

            1,476         

 

  *

Ordinary income includes taxable market discount income and short-term capital gains, if any.

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, was as follows:

 

     DISTRIBUTIONS FROM  
    Amounts in thousands    TAX-EXEMPT
INCOME
     ORDINARY
INCOME*
     LONG-TERM  
CAPITAL GAINS  
 

Arizona Tax-Exempt

     $  3,476        $      12        $     —  

Bond Index

            64,057        14,456  

California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     10,468        93         

California Tax-Exempt

     4,388        93        674  

Core Bond

            3,651         

Fixed Income

            18,928         

High Yield Fixed Income

            195,599         

High Yield Municipal

     22,557        195         

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     51,349        8,785        4,226  

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

     7,450        4,642        3,566  

Limited Term U.S. Government

            134         

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

            5,912         

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

            8,578         

Short Bond

            5,291         

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     12,110        11,860        438  

Tax-Exempt

     36,804        9,760         

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

            23,404        5,175  

U.S. Government

            191        23  

U.S. Government Money Market

            1,084         

U.S. Government Select Money Market

            8,325         

U.S. Treasury Index

            1,310        798  

 

  *

Ordinary income includes taxable market discount income and short-term capital gains, if any.

As of March 31, 2023, no Fund had uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition or disclosure. The Funds’ federal tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for the three years after they are filed. Interest or penalties incurred, if any, on future unknown, uncertain tax positions taken by the Funds will be recorded as Interest expense and Other expenses, respectively, on the Statements of Operations.

Q) OTHER RISKS Certain Funds may invest in emerging market securities. Additional risks are involved when a Fund invests its assets in countries with emerging economies or securities markets. These countries generally are located in the Asia and Pacific regions, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central America, South America and Africa. Political and economic structures in many of these countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristics of more developed countries. In general, the securities markets of these countries are less liquid, subject to

 

    

 

 

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greater price volatility and have smaller market capitalizations. As a result, the risks presented by investments in these countries are heightened.

3. SERVICE PLAN

The Trust has adopted a Service Plan pursuant to which the Trust may enter into agreements with Northern Trust, its affiliates or other institutions (together “Service Organizations”) under which the Service Organizations agree to provide certain administrative support services and, in some cases, personal and account maintenance services for their customers, who are beneficial owners of shares of the Funds. As compensation for services provided pursuant to the Service Plan, the Service Organizations receive a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.15 percent of the average daily net assets of the Funds beneficially owned by their customers. There were no shareholder servicing fees paid by the Funds to Northern Trust or its affiliates during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

Service Plan expenses, if any, are included in the Statements of Operations under Shareholder servicing fees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

4. BANK BORROWINGS

The Trust and Northern Institutional Funds, a registered investment company also advised by NTI, jointly entered into a $250,000,000 senior unsecured revolving credit facility on November 15, 2021, which was administered by Citibank, N.A., for liquidity and other purposes (the “Credit Facility”). The interest rate charged under the Credit Facility was equal to the sum of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus (ii) if Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) (but in no event less than 0 percent) on the date of borrowing exceeds such Federal Funds Rate, the amount by which it so exceeds, plus (iii) 1.00 percent per annum. In addition, there was an annual commitment fee of 0.15 percent on the average unused portion of the credit line under the Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears, which is included in Other expenses on the Statements of Operations. The Credit Facility expired on November 14, 2022.

At a meeting held on August 18, 2022, the Board approved the terms of an agreement to replace the Credit Facility (as replaced, the “New Credit Facility”). The Board approved the New Credit Facility at a meeting held on November 16, 2022. The New Credit Facility is also in the amount of $250,000,000 and is also administered by Citibank, N.A. The interest rate charged under the New Credit Facility is equal to the sum of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus (ii) if Adjusted Term SOFR (but in no event less than 0 percent) on the date of borrowing exceeds such Federal Funds Rate, the amount by which it so exceeds, plus (iii) 1.00 percent per annum. In addition, there is an annual commitment fee of 0.15 percent on the average unused portion of the credit

line under the New Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears. The New Credit Facility went into effect on November 14, 2022 and will expire on November 13, 2023, unless renewed.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the following Fund had borrowings with the average loan amounts and weighted average interest rates as disclosed below:

 

   Amounts in thousands    DOLLAR
AMOUNT
   RATE  

  Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

   $800    4.91%  

No other Funds had any borrowings or incurred any interest expense for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. There were no outstanding loan amounts at March 31, 2023.

5. MANAGEMENT AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

As compensation for advisory services, administration services and the assumption of related expenses, NTI is entitled to a management fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at annual rates set forth in the table below (expressed as a percentage of each Fund’s respective average daily net assets).

With respect to the Limited Term U.S. Government, U.S. Government and Short Bond Funds, NTI has contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the operating expenses of the Fund or Class so that after such reimbursement the total annual fund operating expenses of the Fund or Class expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets shall not exceed the corresponding amount set forth below, excluding (i) acquired fund fees and expenses, except for acquired fund fees and expenses arising from the Fund’s investment in other non-money market mutual funds or exchange-traded funds managed by NTI; (ii) the compensation paid to each Trustee of the Trust that is not an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act); (iii) expenses of third party consultants engaged by the Board of Trustees; (iv) membership dues paid to the Investment Company Institute and Mutual Fund Directors Forum; (v) expenses in connection with the negotiation and renewal of the revolving credit facility; and (vi) extraordinary expenses and interest. NTI shall first reimburse management fees payable by the Fund or Class and then reimburse other operating expenses of the Fund or Class to the extent the amount of difference between the respective Fund’s or Class’s operating expenses and its Expense Limit exceeds the management fees payable by the Fund or Class.

With respect to the Bond Index Fund, NTI has contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the operating expenses of the Fund or Class so that after such reimbursement the total annual fund operating expenses, including any acquired fund fees and expenses, of the Fund or Class expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets shall not exceed the corresponding amount set forth below, excluding extraordinary expenses. NTI shall first reimburse management fees payable by the Fund or Class and then reimburse other operating expenses of the Fund or

 

 

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Class to the extent the amount of difference between the respective Fund’s or Class’s operating expenses and its Expense Limit exceeds the management fees payable by the Fund or Class.

For all other Funds, NTI has contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the operating expenses of the Fund or Class so that after such reimbursement the total annual fund operating expenses of the Fund or Class expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets shall not exceed the corresponding amount set forth below, excluding (i) acquired fund fees and expenses; (ii) the compensation paid to each Trustee of the Trust that is not an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act); (iii) expenses of third party consultants engaged by the Board of Trustees; (iv) membership dues paid to the Investment Company Institute and Mutual Fund Directors Forum; (v) expenses in connection with the negotiation and renewal of the revolving credit facility; and (vi) extraordinary expenses and interest. NTI shall first reimburse management fees payable by the Fund or Class and then reimburse other operating expenses of the Fund or Class to the extent the amount of difference between the respective Fund’s or Class’s operating expenses and its Expense Limit exceeds the management fees payable by the Fund or Class.

Prior to September 1, 2022, NTI contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the operating expenses of each Fund or Class so that after such reimbursement the total annual fund operating expenses of the Fund or Class expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets did not exceed the corresponding amount set forth below, excluding (i) acquired fund fees and expenses (except for acquired fund fees and expenses arising from investments in other non-money market mutual funds or exchange-traded funds managed by NTI for the Limited Term U.S. Government, Short Bond and U.S. Government Funds); (ii) the compensation paid to each Trustee of the Trust that is not an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act); (iii) expenses of third party consultants engaged by the Board of Trustees; (iv) membership dues paid to the Investment Company Institute and Mutual Fund Directors Forum; (v) expenses in connection with the negotiation and renewal of the revolving credit facility; and (vi) extraordinary expenses and interest. NTI contractually agreed to first reimburse management fees payable by the Fund or Class and then reimburse other operating expenses of the Fund or Class to the extent the amount of difference between the respective Fund’s or Class’s operating expenses and its Expense Limit exceeded the management fees payable by the Fund or Class.

The total annual fund operating expenses after expense reimbursement for each Fund may be higher than the contractual limitation as a result of certain excepted expenses that are not reimbursed. The amount of the reimbursement, if any, is included in Less expenses reimbursed by investment adviser as a reduction to Total Expenses in the Statements of Operations. There were no voluntary reimbursement receivables at March 31, 2023.

At March 31, 2023, the annual management fees and contractual expense limitations for the Funds were based on the following annual rates as set forth in the table below.

 

    CONTRACTUAL
     ANNUAL
MANAGEMENT FEES
   EXPENSE  
LIMITATIONS  

  Bond Index

  0.0600%    0.0749%

  High Yield Fixed Income

  0.5800%    0.6000%

  U.S. Government Money Market

  0.3300%    0.3500%

  U.S. Government Select Money Market

  0.3300%    0.3500%

  U.S. Treasury Index

  0.1300%    0.1500%

 

    

CONTRACTUAL ANNUAL

MANAGEMENT FEES

  

CONTRACTUAL  
EXPENSE  
LIMITATIONS  

     

 

FIRST
$1.5 BILLION

  

 

NEXT
$1 BILLION

  

 

OVER
$2.5 BILLION

Arizona Tax-Exempt

   0.43%    0.417%    0.404%    0.45%

California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

   0.43%    0.417%    0.404%    0.45%

California Tax-Exempt

   0.43%    0.417%    0.404%    0.45%

Core Bond

   0.38%    0.369%    0.358%    0.40%

Fixed Income

   0.43%    0.417%    0.404%    0.45%

High Yield Municipal

   0.56%    0.543%    0.527%    0.58%

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

   0.43%    0.417%    0.404%    0.45%

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

   0.43%    0.417%    0.404%    0.45%

Limited Term U.S. Government

   0.38%    0.369%    0.358%    0.40%

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

   0.85%    0.825%    0.80%    0.88%

Multi-Manager High Yield

           

Opportunity

   0.83%    0.805%    0.781%    0.85%

Short Bond

   0.38%    0.369%    0.358%    0.40%

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

   0.23%    0.223%    0.216%    0.25%

Tax-Exempt

   0.43%    0.417%    0.404%    0.45%

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

   0.23%    0.223%    0.216%    0.25%

U.S. Government

   0.38%    0.369%    0.358%    0.40%

Prior to September 1, 2022, the annual management fees and contractual expense limitations for the Funds below were based on the following annual rates as set forth in the table below.

 

    

 

 

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     CONTRACTUAL
     

ANNUAL

MANAGEMENT FEES

   EXPENSE  
LIMITATIONS  

  Bond Index

   0.13%    0.15%

 

    

CONTRACTUAL ANNUAL

MANAGEMENT FEES

   CONTRACTUAL  
EXPENSE  
LIMITATIONS  
      FIRST
$1.5 BILLION
   NEXT
$1 BILLION
   OVER
$2.5 BILLION

  High Yield Fixed Income

   0.79%    0.766%    0.743%    0.78%

Prior to July 29, 2022, the annual management fees and contractual expense limitations for the Funds below were based on the following annual rates as set forth in the table below.

 

    

CONTRACTUAL ANNUAL

MANAGEMENT FEES

   CONTRACTUAL  
EXPENSE   
LIMITATIONS  
      FIRST
$1.5 BILLION
   NEXT
$1 BILLION
   OVER
$2.5 BILLION

  High Yield Municipal

   0.77%    0.747%    0.725%    0.60%

  Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

   0.85%    0.825%    0.800%    0.93%

The contractual reimbursement arrangements described above may not be terminated before July 31, 2023 without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The contractual reimbursement arrangements will continue automatically for periods of one-year (each such one-year period, a “Renewal Year”). The arrangements may be terminated, as to any succeeding Renewal Year, by NTI or a Fund upon 60 days’ written notice prior to the end of the current Renewal Year.

NTI may reimburse additional expenses or waive all or a portion of the management fees for the Funds, including, from time to time to avoid a negative yield for the U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Government Select Money Market Funds. Any such additional expense reimbursement or waiver would be voluntary and could be implemented, increased or decreased or discontinued at any time. There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to avoid a negative yield. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, NTI reimbursed additional expenses in order to avoid a negative yield for the U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Government Select Money Market Funds. The amounts voluntarily reimbursed by NTI are shown as Less expenses voluntarily reimbursed by investment adviser in the Statements of Operations. There were no outstanding voluntary expense reimbursement receivables at March 31, 2023 for the U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Government Select Money Market Funds.

Amounts waived or reimbursed by NTI pursuant to voluntary or contractual agreements may not be recouped by NTI.

Pursuant to the Management Agreement with the Trust, NTI is responsible for performing and overseeing investment management services to the Funds.

The Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity and Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Funds are managed by NTI and the Sub-Advisers. In addition to selecting the overall investment strategies of the Funds, NTI oversees and monitors the selection and performance of any Sub-Advisers and allocates resources among the Sub-Advisers. The Sub-Advisers manage each sub-advised Fund’s investment portfolio pursuant to Sub-Advisory Agreements with NTI.

As of March 31, 2023, Ashmore Investment Management Limited, Global Evolution USA, LLC and MetLife Investment Management, LLC are the Sub-Advisers for the Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund.

As of March 31, 2023, BlackRock Investment Management, LLC, Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. and Polen Capital Credit, LLC are the Sub-Advisers for Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund.

NTI is responsible for payment of sub-advisory fees to the Sub-Advisers.

As compensation for services rendered as transfer agent, including the assumption by Northern Trust of the expenses related thereto, Northern Trust receives a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.0385 percent of the average daily net assets of each Fund, except for the U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Select Government Money Market Funds, which is computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.019 percent of the average daily net assets of each Fund.

NTI has entered into a sub-administration agreement with Northern Trust, pursuant to which Northern Trust performs certain administrative services for the Funds. NTI pays Northern Trust for its sub-administration services out of NTI’s management fees. Northern Trust also performs certain administrative services for certain Sub-Advisers pursuant to separate agreements with such Sub-Advisers.

For compensation as custodian, Northern Trust receives an amount based on a pre-determined schedule of charges approved by the Board. The Funds have entered into an expense offset arrangement with the custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Funds’ custodian expenses, unless such uninvested cash balances receive a separate type of return.

Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, the distributor for the Funds, received no compensation from the Funds under its distribution agreement. However, it received compensation from NTI for its services as distributor pursuant to a separate letter agreement between it and NTI.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     continued

 

Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of Northern Trust and NTI. All officers serve without compensation from the Funds. The Trust provided a deferred compensation plan for its Trustees who are not officers of Northern Trust or NTI. Prior to August 22, 2013, under the deferred compensation plan, Trustees may have elected to defer all or a portion of their compensation. Effective August 22, 2013, the Trustees may no longer defer their compensation. Any amounts deferred and invested under the plan shall remain invested pursuant to the terms of the plan. Each Trustee’s account shall be deemed to be invested in shares of the Northern Institutional Funds U.S. Government Portfolio (the Portfolio ) and/or the Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund of the Trust and/or at the discretion of the Trust, another money market fund selected by the Trust that complies with the provisions of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act or one or more short-term fixed income instruments selected by the Trust that are “eligible securities” as defined by that rule. The net investment income, gains and losses achieved by such deemed investment shall be credited to the Trustee’s account as provided in the plan.

6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Each Fund, excluding the U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Government Select Money Market Funds, may invest its uninvested cash in a money market fund advised by NTI or its affiliates. Accordingly, each Fund bears indirectly a proportionate share of that money market fund’s operating expenses. These operating expenses include the management, transfer agent and custody fees that the money market fund pays to NTI or its affiliates. At March 31, 2023, the uninvested cash of the Funds is invested in the Portfolio. The total annual portfolio operating expenses after expense reimbursement (other than certain excepted expenses as described in the fees and expenses table of the Portfolio’s prospectus) on any assets invested in the Portfolio is 0.25%. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, NTI reimbursed each Fund for a portion of the management fees attributable to and payable by the Funds for advisory services on any assets invested in an affiliated money market fund. This reimbursement is included in Less expenses reimbursed by the investment adviser as a reduction to Total Expenses in the Statements of Operations. This reimbursement’s impact on each Fund’s net expense and net investment income ratios is included in each Fund’s Financial Highlights.

The Funds are permitted to purchase and sell securities from or to certain affiliated funds or portfolios under specified conditions outlined in Rule 17a-7 Procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by a Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under these procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price as defined in the

Rule 17a-7 Procedures. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the following Fund engaged in purchases and/or sales of securities from an affiliated entity.

 

   Amount in thousands    PURCHASES    SALES  

  Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

   $290    $-  

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund received reimbursements from Northern Trust of approximately $4,000 and the Fixed Income, High Yield Fixed Income and Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Funds each received approximately $1,000 in connection with errors. In addition, Northern Trust reimbursed expenses of the High Yield Fixed Income Fund of approximately $7,000. These reimbursements are included in Net investment income in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and in Net investment income in the Financial Highlights. These cash contributions represent less than $0.01 per share for each of the Funds.

Certain uninvested cash balances of U.S. Government Money Market Fund and U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund may receive a return from Northern Trust based on a market return it receives less an administrative fee. These amounts, if any, are shown on the Funds’ Statements of Operations as Income from affiliates.

Certain uninvested foreign currency balances of the Funds may pay/receive a return to/from Northern Trust based on a market return it pays/receives less an administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund paid Northern Trust an amount of less than $1,000 and received an amount from Northern Trust of less than $1,000. This amount is included in Interest income on the Fund’s Statements of Operations.

7. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the aggregate costs of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) for the Funds were as follows:

 

     PURCHASES      SALES  
   Amounts in thousands    U.S.
GOVERNMENT
     OTHER      U.S.
GOVERNMENT
     OTHER  

  Arizona Tax-Exempt

     $            –        $    15,570        $                –        $    66,155  

  Bond Index

     858,355        169,458        1,087,194        238,604  

  California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

            15,213               189,110  

  California Tax-Exempt

            35,442               50,413  

  Core Bond

     306,064        35,637        322,681        76,178  

  Fixed Income

     893,611        134,069        846,545        318,267  

 

    

 

 

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MARCH 31, 2023        

 

 

    

     PURCHASES      SALES  
   Amounts in
   thousands
   U.S.
GOVERNMENT
     OTHER      U.S.
GOVERNMENT
     OTHER  

High Yield Fixed Income

     $        –        $669,493        $          –        $1,201,205  

High Yield Municipal

            66,410               332,702  

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

            324,818               1,131,303  

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

            292,447               437,671  

Limited Term U.S. Government

     177,420               168,331         

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

            83,352               85,782  

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

            171,938               122,151  

Short Bond

     253,550        33,671        176,628        174,591  

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     55,397        911,037        97,309        2,383,030  

Tax-Exempt

            211,565               794,625  

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     110,523        554,200        245,081        1,039,138  

U.S. Government

     149,233        6,183        140,430        7,963  

U.S. Treasury Index

     22,666               22,658         

The difference between book basis and tax basis net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on certain foreign currency contracts, the deferral of post-October currency and capital losses for tax purposes, and the timing of income recognition on investments in real estate investment trusts and passive foreign investment companies.

At March 31, 2023, for federal income tax purposes, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including derivative instruments, if any) and the cost basis of investments (including derivative instruments, if any) were as follows:

 

  Amounts in

  thousands

   UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
    

UNREALIZED

DEPRECIATION

    

NET
APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

    

COST

BASIS OF

INVESTMENTS

 

Arizona Tax-Exempt

     $    451        $    (6,321)        $    (5,870)        $      83,344  

  Amounts in

  thousands

   UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
    

UNREALIZED

DEPRECIATION

    

NET
APPRECIATION

(DEPRECIATION)

    

COST

BASIS OF

INVESTMENTS

 

Bond Index

     $ 8,454        $(225,228)        $(216,774)        $  2,421,539  

California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     391        (21,179)        (20,788)        291,362  

California Tax-Exempt

     3,535        (12,419)        (8,884)        169,451  

Core Bond

     652        (8,732)        (8,080)        123,579  

Fixed Income

     2,204        (40,745)        (38,541)        532,940  

High Yield Fixed Income

     27,975        (402,262)        (374,287)        3,167,714  

High Yield Municipal

     925        (74,670)        (73,745)        453,044  

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     8,955        (97,203)        (88,248)        1,609,880  

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

     2,804        (14,046)        (11,242)        561,784  

Limited Term U.S. Government

     234        (1,089)        (855)        54,837  

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

     1,263        (14,672)        (13,409)        96,794  

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

     4,845        (19,069)        (14,224)        228,829  

Short Bond

     630        (11,433)        (10,803)        348,969  

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     2,322        (43,122)        (40,800)        2,396,695  

Tax-Exempt

     1,948        (74,974)        (73,026)        853,540  

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     817        (55,434)        (54,617)        2,446,694  

U.S. Government

     279        (1,130)        (851)        50,617  

U.S. Government Money Market

                          18,660,600  

U.S. Government Select Money Market

                          3,519,398  

U.S. Treasury Index

     176        (8,294)        (8,118)        90,443  
 

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     continued

 

 

8. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Transactions in Shares class for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

    Amounts in thousands   

SHARES

SOLD

    

PROCEEDS
FROM

SHARES SOLD

     SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS
    

REINVESTMENTS
OF

DIVIDENDS

     SHARES
REDEEMED
    PAYMENTS
FOR SHARES
REDEEMED
    

NET
INCREASE

(DECREASE)

IN SHARES

   

NET

INCREASE

(DECREASE)

IN NET ASSETS

 

    Arizona Tax-Exempt

     2,718        $    26,442        166        $    1,604        (8,943     $      (86,681)        (6,059     $    (58,635)  

    Bond Index

     65,462        617,405        1,123        10,488        (99,064     (930,080)        (32,479     (302,187)  

    California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     11,463        112,322        159        1,550        (31,492     (306,913)        (19,870     (193,041)  

    California Tax-Exempt

     7,310        75,845        139        1,442        (10,339     (107,165)        (2,890     (29,878)  

    Core Bond

     2,317        20,723        119        1,082        (9,314     (84,898)        (6,878     (63,093)  

    Fixed Income

     21,000        189,506        625        5,650        (39,057     (355,197)        (17,432     (160,041)  

    High Yield Fixed Income

     237,153        1,374,742        4,011        23,142        (353,138     (2,036,197)        (111,974     (638,313)  

    High Yield Municipal

     41,174        313,462        390        2,920        (82,302     (615,686)        (40,738     (299,304)  

    Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     79,732        776,959        618        6,013        (189,134     (1,842,900)        (108,784     (1,059,928)  

    Limited Term Tax-Exempt

     39,207        383,789        167        1,643        (56,420     (554,498)        (17,046     (169,066)  

    Limited Term U.S. Government

     2,455        22,826        23        213        (1,634     (15,171)        844       7,868  

    Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

     2,673        19,139        226        1,582        (3,329     (22,902)        (430     (2,181)  

    Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

     18,738        154,529        360        2,960        (12,910     (106,745)        6,188       50,744  

    Short Bond

     4,682        83,930        126        2,247        (9,150     (163,718)        (4,342     (77,541)  

    Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     103,113        1,025,105        757        7,534        (265,015     (2,636,314)        (161,145     (1,603,675)  

    Tax-Exempt

     43,629        422,181        652        6,251        (125,530     (1,206,801)        (81,249     (778,369)  

    Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     113,250        1,132,193        2,669        26,669        (194,879     (1,947,080)        (78,960     (788,218)  

    U.S. Government

     1,376        12,202        69        612        (746     (6,578)        699       6,236  

    U.S. Government Money Market

     88,606,747        88,606,747        30,721        30,721        (90,266,202     (90,266,202)        (1,628,734     (1,628,734)  

    U.S. Government Select Money Market

     17,304,789        17,304,789        7,084        7,084        (17,529,164     (17,529,164)        (217,291     (217,291)  

    U.S. Treasury Index

     846        16,711        75        1,471        (940     (18,590)        (19     (408)  

Transactions in Shares class for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, were as follows:

 

    Amounts in thousands   

SHARES

SOLD

    

PROCEEDS
FROM

SHARES SOLD

     SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS
    

REINVESTMENTS
OF

DIVIDENDS

     SHARES
REDEEMED
    PAYMENTS
FOR
SHARES
REDEEMED
   

NET
INCREASE

(DECREASE)

IN SHARES

   

NET

INCREASE

(DECREASE)

IN NET ASSETS

 

Arizona Tax-Exempt

     3,042      $ 32,918        177      $ 1,906        (4,699   $ (50,324     (1,480   $ (15,500

Bond Index

     42,472        454,677        2,379        25,531        (80,680     (857,933     (35,829     (377,725

California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     9,732        106,230        158        1,716        (11,134     (119,730     (1,244     (11,784

California Tax-Exempt

     2,299        27,243        168        1,974        (2,626     (30,627     (159     (1,410

Core Bond

     3,928        41,122        87        906        (9,031     (94,012     (5,016     (51,984

Fixed Income

     8,993        94,435        430        4,504        (17,266     (179,077     (7,843     (80,138

High Yield Fixed Income

     198,044        1,329,164        3,126        21,020        (84,961     (569,617     116,209       780,567  

High Yield Municipal

     45,614        411,591        244        2,194        (19,761     (175,503     26,097       238,282  

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

     41,867        450,145        1,339        14,455        (62,209     (663,306     (19,003     (198,706

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

     16,401        169,275        803        8,274        (32,033     (328,338     (14,829     (150,789

Limited Term U.S. Government

     1,072        10,732        3        33        (2,424     (24,067     (1,349     (13,302

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

     1,193        10,644        630        5,557        (5,749     (48,203     (3,926     (32,002

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

     6,292        59,138        288        2,702        (5,164     (48,617     1,416       13,223  

 

    

 

 

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FIXED INCOME AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS    

 

 
  MARCH 31, 2023    

 

    Amounts in thousands   

SHARES

SOLD

    

PROCEEDS
FROM

SHARES SOLD

     SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS
    

REINVESTMENTS
OF

DIVIDENDS

     SHARES
REDEEMED
    PAYMENTS
FOR SHARES
REDEEMED
   

NET
INCREASE

(DECREASE)

IN SHARES

   

NET

INCREASE

(DECREASE)

IN NET ASSETS

 

Short Bond

     10,125      $ 191,256        99        $    1,874        (9,916   $ (186,787     308     $ 6,343  

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     223,481        2,275,739        570        5,796        (301,101     (3,063,944     (77,050     (782,409

Tax-Exempt

     25,707        281,151        1,129        12,375        (48,150     (521,429     (21,314     (227,903

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

     176,871        1,817,701        1,706        17,503        (220,845     (2,267,906     (42,268     (432,702

U.S. Government

     1,175        11,366        14        137        (1,881     (18,351     (692     (6,848

U.S. Government Money Market

     74,768,261        74,768,307        113        113        (72,073,045     (72,073,045     2,695,329       2,695,375  

U.S. Government Select Money Market

     12,231,380        12,231,380        850        850        (12,416,180     (12,416,180     (183,950     (183,950

U.S. Treasury Index

     1,488        33,328        94        2,092        (1,936     (43,392     (354     (7,972

Transactions in Siebert Williams Shank Shares for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

    Amounts in thousands   

SHARES

SOLD

    

PROCEEDS
FROM

SHARES SOLD

     SHARES FROM
REINVESTED
DIVIDENDS
    

REINVESTMENTS
OF

DIVIDENDS

     SHARES
REDEEMED
     PAYMENTS
FOR
SHARES
REDEEMED
   

NET
INCREASE

(DECREASE)

IN SHARES

    

NET

INCREASE

(DECREASE)

IN NET ASSETS

 

Ultra-Short Fixed Income*

     3,005        29,994        47        469               (4     3,052        30,459  

* Commenced class operations on September 13, 2022.

9. INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES

Transactions in affiliated investments for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, were as follows:

 

   Amounts in thousands

   except shares

   AFFILIATE   VALUE, BEGINNING
OF YEAR
     PURCHASES     

SALES

PROCEEDS

    

 

NET CHANGE
IN UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)

     NET
REALIZED
GAINS
(LOSSES)
     DIVIDEND
INCOME
     VALUE, END
OF YEAR
     SHARES, END  
OF YEAR  
 

Arizona Tax-Exempt

   Northern
Institutional
Funds -
U.S.
Government

Portfolio
(Shares)

    $ 10,279        $  48,067        $  55,819        $  –        $  –        $  71        $ 2,527        2,526,624  

Bond Index

   Northern
Institutional
Funds -
U.S.
Government
Portfolio
(Shares)
    89,071        539,103        580,291                      560        47,883        47,882,947  

California Intermediate Tax-Exempt

   Northern
Institutional
Funds -

U.S.
Government
Portfolio
(Shares)

    16,391        186,176        199,934                      181        2,633        2,632,694  

California Tax-Exempt

   Northern
Institutional
Funds -
U.S.
Government

Portfolio
(Shares)

    12,354        92,161        101,769                      157        2,746        2,746,324  

Core Bond

   Northern
Institutional
Funds -
U.S.
Government
Portfolio
(Shares)
    973        195,867        193,549                      68        3,291        3,291,078  

Fixed Income

   Northern
Institutional
Funds -
U.S.
Government
Portfolio
(Shares)
    4,641        517,493        509,651                      279        12,483        12,483,057  

 

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   Amounts in thousands

   except shares

  AFFILIATE   VALUE, BEGINNING
OF YEAR
  PURCHASES  

SALES

PROCEEDS

 

 

NET CHANGE
IN UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)

  NET
REALIZED
GAINS
(LOSSES)
  DIVIDEND
INCOME
  VALUE, END
OF YEAR
  SHARES, END  
OF YEAR  

High Yield Fixed Income

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      $190,682       $1,123,232       $1,253,435       $  –       $     –       $    2,513       $      60,479       60,478,894

High Yield Municipal

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      42,137       255,732       292,985                   197       4,884       4,883,737

Intermediate Tax-Exempt

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      72,206       759,239       827,695                   737       3,750       3,749,755

Limited Term Tax-Exempt

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      24,998       427,043       431,573                   438       20,468       20,468,304

Limited Term U.S. Government

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      92       115,704       115,516                   54       280       279,797

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      5,265       150,203       149,871                   127       5,597       5,597,338

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      11,179       221,672       221,681                   308       11,170       11,169,740

Short Bond

  FlexShares® Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund       4,447             4,019       213       (641 )       83            
 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      7,664       202,953       209,329                   129       1,288       1,288,092
  Total       $12,111       $202,953       $213,348       $213       $ (641)       $212       $1,288       1,288,092

Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      $  9,967       $2,027,853       $1,946,611       $–       $–       $965         $91,209       91,208,913

Tax-Exempt

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      73,582       457,729       521,019                   343         10,292       10,291,652

 

Ultra-Short Fixed Income

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      204,346       1,698,771       1,833,938                   1,469       69,179       69,178,793

U.S. Government

 

Northern Institutional

Funds -

U.S. Government

Portfolio (Shares)

      391       102,829       101,181                   76       2,039       2,039,074

 

    

 

 

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   Amounts in thousands

   except shares

  AFFILIATE   VALUE, BEGINNING
OF YEAR
  PURCHASES  

SALES

PROCEEDS

 

 

NET CHANGE
IN UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)

  NET
REALIZED
GAINS
(LOSSES)
  DIVIDEND
INCOME
  VALUE, END
OF YEAR
  SHARES, END  
OF YEAR  

U.S. Treasury Index

 

Northern Institutional Funds -

U.S. Government Portfolio (Shares)

      $  691       $  18,644       $  17,546       $  –       $  –       $  9       $  1,789       1,788,712

10. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Information concerning the types of derivatives in which the Funds invest, the objectives for using them and their related risks can be found in Note 2.

Below are the types of derivatives by primary risk exposure as presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2023:

 

          ASSETS           LIABILITIES        
    Amounts in thousands    CONTRACT TYPE   

STATEMENTS OF

ASSETS LOCATION

   VALUE    

STATEMENTS OF

LIABILITIES LOCATION

   VALUE  

Core Bond

   Interest rate contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation    $ 86   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation    $ (208 )* 

Fixed Income

   Interest rate contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      114   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation      (161 )* 

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

   Foreign exchange
contracts
   Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      25     Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (54

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

   Interest rate contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation          Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation      (125 )* 
   Credit contracts    Unrealized appreciation on credit default swap agreements      13 **    Unrealized depreciation on credit default swap agreements       

Short Bond

   Interest rate contracts    Net Assets - Net unrealized appreciation      540   Net Assets - Net unrealized depreciation      (388 )* 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments’ footnotes. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

**

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on centrally cleared swap agreements as reported in the Schedule of Investments’ footnotes. Only the current day’s variation margin, if any, is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable netting agreements or other similar arrangements (“netting agreements”). Generally, netting agreements allow the Funds to offset any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. Generally, the Funds manage their cash collateral and securities collateral on a counterparty basis. In the event of default where the value of the collateral declines or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the defaulting party, realization of collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited. In addition, the netting agreements provide the right for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate the net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral.

As of March 31, 2023, gross amounts of assets and liabilities for forward foreign exchange contracts not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, related collateral and net amounts after taking into account netting agreements, by counterparty, are as follows:

 

           

GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET IN THE  

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  

    Amounts in Thousands   Counterparty   GROSS AMOUNTS OF ASSETS
PRESENTED IN STATEMENTS OF
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
  FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
 

CASH

COLLATERAL
RECEIVED

 

NET  

AMOUNT  

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund

  Barclays   $  1   $  (1)   $ –   $ –
  BNP       3       (3)      –      –
    Citibank       1       (1)      –      –

 

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GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET IN THE  

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  

    Amounts in Thousands   Counterparty   GROSS AMOUNTS OF ASSETS
PRESENTED IN STATEMENTS OF
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
  FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
 

CASH

COLLATERAL
RECEIVED

 

NET  

AMOUNT  

  JPMorgan Chase   $  2   $  (2)   $ –   $ –  
  Merrill Lynch       6       (6)      –      –  
  Morgan Stanley       5       (5)      –      –  
  Standard Chartered Bank       7       (7)      –      –  
 

 

    Total   $25   $(25)   $ –   $ –  
           

GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET IN THE  

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  

    Amounts in Thousands   Counterparty   GROSS AMOUNTS OF LIABILITIES
PRESENTED IN STATEMENTS OF
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
  FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
 

CASH

COLLATERAL
PLEDGED

 

NET  

AMOUNT  

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund

  Barclays   $  (4)   $  1   $  –     $(3)  
  BNP     (11)       3      –       (8)  
  Citibank     (2)       1      –       (1)  
  JPMorgan Chase     (2)       2      –       –  
  Merrill Lynch     (9)       6      –       (3)  
  Morgan Stanley     (10)       5      –       (5)  
  Standard Chartered Bank     (16)       7      –       (9)  
 

 

    Total   $(54)   $25   $ –   $(29)  

The following tables set forth, by primary risk exposure, the Funds’ realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by type of derivative contract for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023:

 

        AMOUNT OF REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS  
    Amounts in thousands     CONTRACT TYPE   STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS LOCATION   VALUE  

Core Bond

    Interest rate contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts   $273  

Fixed Income

    Interest rate contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts   1,910  

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

    Foreign exchange contracts         Net realized gains (losses) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts   (483)  
    Interest rate contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on interest rate swap agreements     (41)  

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

    Interest rate contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts       26  
    Credit contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on credit default swap agreements         6  

Short Bond

    Interest rate contracts   Net realized gains (losses) on futures contracts   (118)  
        CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON  
DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
    Amounts in thousands     CONTRACT TYPE   STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS LOCATION   VALUE  

Core Bond

    Interest rate contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts   $(122)  

Fixed Income

    Interest rate contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts     (47)  

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

    Foreign exchange contracts         Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     193  
    Interest rate contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate swap agreements         4  

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

    Interest rate contracts   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts   (125)  

 

    

 

 

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         CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON  
DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS  
    Amounts in thousands   CONTRACT TYPE    STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS LOCATION    VALUE  
  Credit contracts   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on

credit default swap agreements

   $    13   

Short Bond

  Interest rate contracts    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts      152   

Volume of derivative activity for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023*:

 

  FOREIGN EXCHANGE
CONTRACTS

CREDIT

CONTRACTS

INTEREST RATE
CONTRACTS
 

NUMBER
OF

TRADES

AVERAGE
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT**

NUMBER
OF

TRADES

AVERAGE
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT**
NUMBER
OF
TRADES
AVERAGE
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT**

Core Bond

  $   $ –    16 $ 4,286

Fixed Income

        –    16   15,395

Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity

  1,050   39,285     –     

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity

      6   287    5   779

Short Bond

        –    6   43,388

 

  *

Activity for the fiscal year is measured by number of trades during the fiscal year and average notional amount for forward foreign currency exchange, swaps credit rate and futures interest rate contracts.

 

  **

Amounts in thousands.

 

11. INDEMNIFICATIONS AND WARRANTIES

In the ordinary course of their business, the Funds may enter into contracts or agreements that contain indemnifications or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Funds. The maximum exposure to the Funds under these provisions is unknown, as this would involve future claims that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believe the risk of loss to be remote.

12. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) “Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting” (“ASU 2020-04”) to provide temporary, optional expedients related to the accounting for contract modifications and hedging transactions as a result of the global markets’ anticipated transition away from the use of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. Preceding the issuance of ASU 2020-04, which established ASC 848, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it would no longer need to persuade or compel banks to submit to LIBOR after December 31, 2021. In response, the FASB established a December 31, 2022, expiration date for ASC 848.

In December 2020, Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act was adopted by the SEC and establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. The effective date for compliance with Rule 2a-5 was September 8, 2022. Management believes the adoption of Rule 2a-5 did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

In March 2021, the FCA announced that the intended cessation date of LIBOR in the United States would be June 30, 2023. Accordingly, ASU 2022-06 defers the expiration date of ASC 848 to December 31, 2024. Management does not believe this update has a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements and disclosures.

13. LIBOR TRANSITION

Certain of the Funds’ investments, payment obligations and financing terms may be based on floating rates, such as LIBOR, Euro Interbank Offered Rate and other similar types of reference rates (each, a “Reference Rate”). On July 27, 2017, the Chief Executive of the FCA, which regulates LIBOR, announced that the FCA will no longer persuade nor compel banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR and certain other Reference Rates after 2021. Although many LIBOR rates were phased out as of December 31, 2021 as originally contemplated, a majority of U.S. dollar LIBOR rates will continue to be published until June 30, 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve, based on the recommendations of the New York Federal Reserve’s Alternative Reference Rate Committee (comprised of major derivative market participants and their regulators), has begun publishing the SOFR that is

 

 

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intended to replace U.S. dollar LIBOR. Proposals for alternative reference rates for other currencies have also been announced or have already begun publication. Uncertainty related to the liquidity and value impact of the change to alternative rates, and how to appropriately adjust these rates at the time of transition, poses risks for the Funds. The effect of any changes to, or discontinuation of, LIBOR on the Funds will depend on, among other things, (1) existing fallback or termination provisions in individual contracts, and (2) whether, how, and when industry participants develop and adopt new reference rates and fallbacks for both legacy and new instruments and contracts. The expected discontinuation of LIBOR could have a significant impact on the financial markets in general and may also present heightened risk to market participants, including public companies, investment advisers, investment companies, and broker-dealers. The risks associated with this discontinuation and transition will be exacerbated if the work necessary to effect an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate is not completed in a timely manner. Accordingly, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the transition away from LIBOR on the Funds until new reference rates and fallbacks for both legacy and new instruments and contracts are commercially accepted and market practices become settled. Until then, the Funds may continue to invest in instruments that reference such rates or otherwise use such Reference Rates due to favorable liquidity or pricing.

14. EUROPEAN INSTABILITY

Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the resulting responses by the United States and other countries, and the potential for wider conflict could increase volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets and adversely affect regional and global economies. The United States and other countries have imposed broad ranging economic sanctions on Russia and certain Russian individuals, banking entities and corporations as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The United States and other countries have also imposed economic sanctions on Belarus and may impose sanctions on other countries that support Russia’s military invasion. These sanctions, as well as any other economic consequences related to the invasion or cyberattacks on governments, companies or individuals, may further decrease the value and liquidity of certain Russian securities and securities of issuers in other countries that are subject to economic sanctions related to the invasion. To the extent that a Fund has exposure to Russian or other Eastern European investments, the Fund’s ability to price, buy, sell, receive or deliver such investments may be impaired. These and any related events could significantly impact a Fund’s performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, even beyond any direct exposure the Fund may have to Russian issuers or adjoining geographic regions. Funds that track an index (an Index Fund) may experience challenges liquidating positions in Russian securities that have been removed from its underlying index and/or sampling the underlying index to continue to seek

the Index Fund’s respective investment goal. Such circumstances may lead to increased tracking error between an Index Fund’s performance and the performance of its respective underlying index.

15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated subsequent events for the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued, and has concluded that there are no recognized or non-recognized subsequent events relevant for financial statement disclosure.

 

    

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Northern Funds:

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of twenty-one separate portfolios of Northern Funds, comprising the Arizona Tax-Exempt Fund, Bond Index Fund, California Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund, California Tax-Exempt Fund, Core Bond Fund, Fixed Income Fund, High Yield Fixed Income Fund, High Yield Municipal Fund, Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund, Limited Term Tax-Exempt Fund, Limited Term U.S. Government Fund, Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity Fund, Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund, Short Bond Fund, Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund, Tax-Exempt Fund, Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund, U.S. Government Fund, U.S. Government Money Market Fund, U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund, and U.S. Treasury Index Fund (collectively, the “Funds”), including the schedules of investments, as of March 31, 2023, 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 related notes.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the twenty-one portfolios constituting the Northern Funds as of March 31, 2023, and 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, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their 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 Funds’ 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 and financial highlights, 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 and financial highlights. 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 and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks, and brokers; when replies were not received from agent banks or brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois

May 25, 2023

We have served as the auditor of one or more Northern Trust investment companies since 2002.

 

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TAX INFORMATION

 

 

MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

EXEMPT-INTEREST DIVIDENDS — During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the percentage of dividends derived from net investment income paid by each of the following Funds as “exempt-interest dividends,” excludable from gross income for Federal income tax purposes were as follows: Arizona Tax-Exempt Fund - 97.86%, California Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund - 96.89%, California Tax-Exempt Fund - 96.68%, High Yield Municipal Fund - 98.07%, Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund - 97.71%, Limited Term Tax-Exempt Fund - 96.52%, Tax- Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund - 50.52%, Tax Exempt Fund - 98.54%.

 

 

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LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

  MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

Each Fund (except the U.S. Government Money Market Fund and U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund) has adopted and implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) as required by rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Program seeks to assess, manage and review each Fund’s Liquidity Risk. “Liquidity Risk” is defined as the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interest in the Fund.

The Board has appointed Northern Trust Investments, Inc. (“NTI”), the investment adviser to the Funds, as the program administrator for the Program. NTI has delegated oversight of the Program to the Northern Trust Asset Management Credit & Liquidity Risk Committee (the “Committee”).

At a meeting held on November 16, 2022, the Board received and reviewed the annual written report of the Committee, on behalf of NTI, (the “Report”) concerning the operation of the Program for the period from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 (the “Reporting Period”). The Report addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation.

The Report summarized the operation of the Program and the information and factors considered by the Committee in reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Program’s implementation with respect to each Fund. Such information and factors included, among other things: (i) the liquidity risk framework used to assess, manage, and periodically review each Fund’s liquidity risk and the results of this assessment; (ii) the methodology and inputs used to classify the liquidity of each Fund’s portfolio investments and the Committee’s assessment that each Fund’s strategy is appropriate for an open-end mutual fund; (iii) that each Fund held primarily highly liquid assets (investments that the Fund anticipates can be converted to cash within 3 business days or less in current market conditions without significantly changing their market value); (iv) that none of the Funds required the establishment of a highly liquid investment minimum and the methodology for that determination; (v) confirmation that none of the Funds had breached the 15% maximum illiquid security threshold (investments that cannot be sold or disposed of in seven days or less in current market conditions without the sale of the investment significantly changing the market value of the investment) and the procedures for monitoring compliance with the limit; and (vi) historical information regarding redemptions and shareholder concentration in each Fund. The Report also summarized the changes made to the Program over the course of the year.

Based on the review, the Report concluded that the Program was being effectively implemented and that the Program was reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which it may be subject.

 

 

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FUND EXPENSES

 

 

    

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, if any, including redemption fees on exchanges and redemptions; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled Expenses Paid 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The second line in the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5 percent per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5 percent hypothetical example with the 5 percent hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees or other costs such as advisory fees related to affiliated money market fund investments, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. For example, the information does not reflect redemption fees (See page 368), if any, in the High Yield Fixed Income, Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Debt Opportunity and Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Funds. If these fees were included, your costs would have been higher. The information also does not reflect reimbursements of advisory fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds (See page 374), which may result in different expense ratios in the Financial Highlights.

Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

ARIZONA TAX-EXEMPT

 

    SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
    BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
     ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*  
10/1/2022-  
3/31/2023  
 

    Actual

     0.46%       $1,000.00        $1,065.90        $2.37    

    Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     0.46%       $1,000.00        $1,022.64        $2.32    
BOND INDEX           
    SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
    BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
     ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*  
10/1/2022-  
3/31/2023  
 

    Actual

     0.07%       $1,000.00        $1,049.40        $0.36    

    Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     0.07%       $1,000.00        $1,024.58        $0.35    
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT

 

  
    SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
    BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
     ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*  
10/1/2022-  
3/31/2023  
 

    Actual

     0.45%       $1,000.00        $1,062.00        $2.31    

    Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     0.45%       $1,000.00        $1,022.69        $2.27    
CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT

 

     
    SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
    BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
     ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*  
10/1/2022-  
3/31/2023  
 

    Actual

     0.45%       $1,000.00        $1,072.30        $2.32    

    Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     0.45%       $1,000.00        $1,022.69        $2.27    

 

  *

Expenses are calculated using the Funds’ annualized expense ratios, which represent ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended March 31, 2023. Expenses are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratio for the period October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expense ratios for the most recent half year may differ from expense ratios based on one-year data in the Financial Highlights.

 

 

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  MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

   CORE BOND

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
  

  EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.41%   $1,000.00    $1,055.00    $2.10  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.41%   $1,000.00    $1,022.89    $2.07  
FIXED INCOME
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.45%   $1,000.00    $ 1,055.10    $2.31  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.45%   $1,000.00    $1,022.69    $2.27  
HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.60%   $1,000.00    $1,081.80    $3.11  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.60%   $1,000.00    $1,021.94    $3.02  
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.58%   $1,000.00    $ 1,060.10    $2.98  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.58%   $1,000.00    $1,022.04    $2.92  
INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.45%   $1,000.00    $1,060.50    $2.31  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.45%   $1,000.00    $1,022.69    $2.27  
LIMITED TERM TAX-EXEMPT
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.45%   $1,000.00    $1,036.00    $2.28  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.45%   $1,000.00    $1,022.69    $2.27  
LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.41%   $1,000.00    $1,025.10    $2.07  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.41%   $1,000.00    $1,022.89    $2.07  
MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.89%   $1,000.00    $1,117.90    $4.70  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.89%   $1,000.00    $1,020.49    $4.48  
MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.85%   $1,000.00    $1,071.90    $4.39  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.85%   $1,000.00    $1,020.69    $4.28  
SHORT BOND
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.40%   $1,000.00    $1,030.60    $2.03  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.40%   $1,000.00    $1,022.94    $2.02  
TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.25%   $1,000.00    $1,024.00    $1.26  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.25%   $1,000.00    $1,023.68    $1.26  
TAX-EXEMPT
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.45%   $1,000.00    $1,067.10    $2.32  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   0.45%   $1,000.00    $1,022.69    $2.27  
 

 

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FUND EXPENSES    (continued)

 

 

MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME

 

  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.25%   $1,000.00    $1,024.60    $1.26

Hypothetical (5%
return before
expenses)

   0.25%   $1,000.00    $1,023.68    $1.26
         

Siebert Williams Shank Shares

                  

Actual

   0.25%   $1,000.00    $1,024.60    $1.26

Hypothetical (5%
return before
expenses)

   0.25%   $1,000.00    $1,023.68    $1.26
U.S. GOVERNMENT
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.41%   $1,000.00    $1,030.50    $2.08

Hypothetical (5%
return before
expenses)

   0.41%   $1,000.00    $1,022.89    $2.07
U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.35%   $1,000.00    $1,017.60    $1.76

Hypothetical (5%
return before
expenses)

   0.35%   $1,000.00    $1,023.19    $1.77
U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.35%   $1,000.00    $1,017.70    $1.76

Hypothetical (5%
return before
expenses)

   0.35%   $1,000.00    $1,023.19    $1.77
U.S. TREASURY INDEX
  SHARES    EXPENSE
RATIO
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
10/1/2022
   ENDING
ACCOUNT
VALUE
3/31/2023
     EXPENSES  
PAID*
10/1/2022-
3/31/2023

Actual

   0.16%   $1,000.00    $1,036.60    $0.81

Hypothetical (5%
return before
expenses)

   0.16%   $1,000.00    $1,024.13    $0.81

 

*

Expenses are calculated using the Funds’ annualized expense ratios, which represent ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended March 31, 2023. Expenses are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratio for the period October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expense ratios for the most recent half year may differ from expense ratios based on one-year data in the Financial Highlights.

 

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

  MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

Set forth below is information about the Trustees and Officers of Northern Funds. Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed to the Board of Trustees. Each Trustee oversees a total of 46 portfolios in the Northern Funds Complex—Northern Funds offers 41 portfolios and Northern Institutional Funds consists of 5 portfolios. The Northern Funds’ Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Trustees and is available upon request and without charge by calling 800-595-9111.

 

 

   NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES

    

       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS(1),

       POSITIONS HELD WITH

       TRUST AND LENGTH OF

       SERVICE AS TRUSTEE(2)

   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS   

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS

HELD BY TRUSTEE(3)

    Therese M. Bobek

    Year of Birth: 1960

    Trustee since 2019

  

•  Adjunct Lecturer in the Masters of Accountancy Program, University of Iowa Tippie College of Business since 2018;

•  Assurance Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 1997 to 2018.

  

•  Methode Electronics, Inc.

    Ingrid LaMae A. de Jongh

    Year of Birth: 1965

    Trustee since 2019

  

•  Chief Schooling Officer since May 2020 and Head of School Management and Technology from 2016 to May 2020, Success Academy Charter Schools;

•  Member of the Board of Directors of Bank Leumi USA since 2016;

•  Partner in Accenture (global management consulting and professional services firm) from 1987 to 2012;

•  Member of the Board of Directors, Member of Nominating and Governance and Compensating Committees of Carver Bancorp from 2014 to 2018.

  

•  None

    Mark G. Doll

    Year of Birth: 1949

    Trustee since 2013

  

•  Member of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board from 2015 to 2021;

•  Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2008 to 2012;

•  Senior Vice President—Public Markets, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2002 to 2008;

•  President, Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Mason Street Advisors and Mason Street Funds from 2002 to 2008;

•  Chairman, Archdiocese of Milwaukee Finance Council from 2005 to 2015;

•  Member of Investment Committee of Greater Milwaukee Foundation from 2003 to 2015.

  

•  None

    Thomas A. Kloet

    Year of Birth: 1958

    Trustee since 2015 and

    Chairperson since

    January 1, 2020

  

•  Chair of Boards of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, Nasdaq PHLX LLC, Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq MRX, LLC, Nasdaq GEMX, LLC and Nasdaq BX, Inc. since 2016;

•  Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, Ltd. (financial services company and operator of stock, derivatives exchanges, their clearing operations and securities depository) from 2008 to 2014.

  

•  Nasdaq, Inc.

    David R. Martin

    Year of Birth: 1956

    Trustee since 2017

  

•  Chief Financial Officer, Neo Tech (an electronics manufacturer) since June 2019;

•  Professor of Instruction, University of Texas, McCombs School of Business since 2017;

•  Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (an investment manager) from 2007 to 2016;

•  Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Janus Capital Group Inc. (an investment manager) from 2005 to 2007;

•  Senior Vice President, Finance of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (an investment banking and securities brokerage firm) from 1999 to 2005.

  

•  None

    Cynthia R. Plouché

    Year of Birth: 1957

    Trustee since 2014

  

•  Assessor, Moraine Township, Illinois from January 2014 to June 2018;

•  Trustee of AXA Premier VIP Trust (registered investment company—34 portfolios) from 2001 to May 2017;

•  Senior Portfolio Manager and member of Investment Policy Committee, Williams Capital Management, LLC from 2006 to 2012;

•  Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Blaylock-Abacus Asset Management, Inc. from June 2003 to 2006;

•  Founder, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director of Abacus Financial Group from 1991 to 2003, (a manager of fixed income portfolios for institutional clients).

   MassMutual complex (110
portfolios in five investment
companies)

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS    continued

 

 

    

 

   NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES

    

       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS(1),

       POSITIONS HELD WITH

       TRUST AND LENGTH OF

       SERVICE AS TRUSTEE(2)

   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS   

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS

HELD BY TRUSTEE(3)

    Mary Jacobs Skinner, Esq.

    Year of Birth: 1957

    Trustee since 2000

  

•  Executive Committee Member and Chair, Policy and Advocacy Council, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital since 2016;

•  Executive Committee Member and Director, Boca Grande Clinic, since 2019;

•  Member, Law Board, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, since 2019;

•  Director, Pathways Awareness Foundation since 2000;

•  Harvard Advanced Leadership Fellow—2016;

•  Retired in 2015 as partner in the law firm of Sidley Austin LLP;

•  Director, Chicago Area Foundation for Legal Services from 1995 to 2013.

  

•  None

   INTERESTED TRUSTEE

    

       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS(1),

       POSITIONS HELD WITH

       TRUST AND LENGTH OF

       SERVICE AS TRUSTEE(2)

   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS   

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS

HELD BY TRUSTEE(3)

    Darek Wojnar(4)

    Year of Birth: 1965

    Trustee since 2019

  

•  Director and Executive Vice President, Head of Funds and Managed Accounts Group at Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2018;

•  Head of Exchange Traded Funds at Hartford Funds from 2014 to 2017 (including Managing Director at Lattice Strategies, LLC from 2014 to 2016, acquired by Hartford Funds in 2016);

•  Managing Director, Head of US iShares Product at BlackRock from 2005 to 2013 (including Barclay Global Investors, acquired by BlackRock in 2009).

  

•  FlexShares Trust (registered investment company—32 portfolios)

(1) Each Trustee may be contacted by writing to the Trustee, c/o the Secretary of the Trust, The Northern Trust Company, 50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(2) Each Trustee will hold office for an indefinite term until the earliest of: (i) the next meeting of shareholders, if any, called for the purpose of considering the election or re-election of such Trustee and until the election and qualification of his or her successor, if any, elected at such meeting; (ii) the date a Trustee resigns or retires, or a Trustee is removed by the Board or shareholders, in accordance with the Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust; or (iii) in accordance with the current resolutions of the Board (which may be changed without shareholder vote) on the earlier of the completion of 15 years of service on the Board and the last day of the calendar year in which he or she attains the age of seventy-five years. For Trustees who joined the Board prior to July 1, 2016, the 15 year service limit is measured from July 1, 2016.

(3) This column includes only directorships of companies required to report to the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (i.e., public companies) or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

(4) An “interested person,” as defined by the 1940 Act. Mr. Wojnar is deemed to be an “interested” Trustee because he is an officer, director, employee, and a shareholder of Northern Trust Corporation and/or its affiliates.

 

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  MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

   OFFICERS OF THE TRUST

       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS,

       POSITIONS HELD WITH

       TRUST AND LENGTH OF

       SERVICE(1)

   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS

    Peter K. Ewing

    Year of Birth: 1958

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    President since 2017

  

Director of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2017; Director of ETF Product Management, Northern Trust Investments, Inc. from 2010 to 2017; Senior Vice President of The Northern Trust Company and Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2010; President of Northern Institutional Funds and FlexShares Trust since 2017; Vice President of FlexShares Trust from 2011 to 2017.

    Kevin P. O’Rourke

    Year of Birth: 1971

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Vice President since 2015

  

Senior Vice President of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2014.

    Adam Shoffner

    Year of Birth: 1979

    Foreside Fund Officer Services, LLC

    Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100

    Portland, Maine 04101

    Acting Chief Compliance

    Officer since 2022

  

Senior Principal Consultant of ACA Group since 2020; Vice President of Duff & Phelps from 2018 to 2020; Director - Regulatory Administration of Foreside Financial Group from 2017 to 2018.

    Darlene Chappell

    Year of Birth: 1963

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Compliance Officer

    since 2009

  

Vice President and Compliance Consultant for The Northern Trust Company since 2006; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Securities, Inc. and Alpha Core Strategies Fund since 2009; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC since 2015, FlexShares Trust since 2011 and Belvedere Advisors LLC since September 2019; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund from 2011 to 2019.

    Randal E. Rein

    Year of Birth: 1970

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Treasurer since 2008

  

Senior Vice President of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2010; Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer of FlexShares Trust since 2011; Treasurer of Alpha Core Strategies Fund from 2008 to 2018; Treasurer of Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund from 2011 to 2018.

    Michael J. Pryszcz

    Year of Birth: 1967

    The Northern Trust Company

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Assistant Treasurer

    since 2008

  

Senior Vice President of Fund Accounting of The Northern Trust Company since 2010.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS    continued

 

 

MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

   OFFICERS OF THE TRUST

       NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, ADDRESS,

       POSITIONS HELD WITH

       TRUST AND LENGTH OF

       SERVICE(1)

   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS

    Michael G. Meehan

    Year of Birth: 1970

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Assistant Treasurer

    since 2011

  

Senior Vice President of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since 2016; Assistant Treasurer of Alpha Core Strategies Fund and Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund from 2011 to 2018.

    John P. Gennovario

    Year of Birth: 1960

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc.

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Vice President since 2019

  

Vice President of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since August 2019; Management Consultant, Principal Funds from September 2018 to April 2019; Financial Reporting Manager Consultant, BNY Mellon from December 2016 to June 2018.

    Craig R. Carberry, Esq.

    Year of Birth: 1960

    The Northern Trust Company

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Chief Legal Officer since 2019

  

Senior Trust Officer since June 2021, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. since May 2000; Chief Legal Officer since May 2022 and Secretary of Northern Trust Securities, Inc. since October 2020; Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Belvedere Advisors LLC since September 2019; Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC from 2015 to April 2022; Deputy General Counsel of Northern Trust Corporation since August 2020; Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President at The Northern Trust Company since August 2020 and 2015, respectively (previously, Associate General Counsel from 2015 to 2021); Secretary of Alpha Core Strategies Fund (formerly NT Alpha Strategies Fund) since 2004; Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund (formerly NT Equity Long/Short Strategies Fund) from 2011 to 2019; Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Equity Long/Short Opportunities Fund (formerly NT Equity Long/Short Strategies Fund) from 2011 to 2019; Chief Legal Officer of FlexShares Trust and Northern Institutional Funds since 2019; Secretary of Northern Institutional Funds and Northern Funds from 2010 to 2018; and Secretary of FlexShares Trust from 2011 to 2018.

    Jose J. Del Real, Esq.

    Year of Birth: 1977

    The Northern Trust Company

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Secretary since 2018

  

Assistant General Counsel and Senior Vice President of The Northern Trust Company since August 2020; Senior Legal Counsel and Senior Vice President of The Northern Trust Company from 2017 to July 2020; Senior Legal Counsel and Vice President of The Northern Trust Company from 2015 to 2017; Assistant Secretary of Northern Funds and Northern Institutional Funds from 2011 to 2014 and from 2015 to 2018; and Assistant Secretary of FlexShares Trust from 2015 to 2018; and Secretary of FlexShares Trust since 2018.

    Jennifer A. Craig

    Year of Birth: 1973

    The Northern Trust Company

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Assistant Secretary since 2022

  

Vice President of the Northern Trust Company since September 2021; Assistant Vice President, Paralegal Manager of SS&C/ALPS Fund Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2021.

    Monette R. Nickels

    Year of Birth: 1971

    The Northern Trust Company

    50 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    Assistant Treasurer since 2022

  

Senior Vice President, Head of Tax Services in Fund Administration Taxation of the Northern Trust Company since 2021; Accounting Manager of Complete Financial Ops, Inc. from 2017 to 2021.

(1) Each Officer serves until his or her resignation, removal, or retirement, or election of his or her successor. Each Officer also holds the same office with Northern Institutional Funds.

 

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APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

 

 

MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund

At meetings held on November 16-17, 2022 and December 13, 2022 (collectively, the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of Northern Funds (the “Trust”) reviewed and approved an investment sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with respect to Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) between Northern Trust Investments, Inc. (“Northern”) and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BIM”), including the separate review and approval of the Trustees who are not parties to the Sub-Advisory Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”)) of any such party (“Independent Trustees”).

At the Meeting, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, reviewed and discussed information and written materials from Northern about BIM, including: (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the investment advisory services to be provided by BIM and the experience and qualifications of the personnel proposed to provide such services; (ii) BIM’s financial condition, history of operations and organizational structure; (iii) BIM’s brokerage and soft dollar practices; (iv) BIM’s proposed investment strategy and investment process for the Fund and style of investing; (v) composite performance for BIM’s proposed strategy for the Fund and hypothetical Fund performance based on simulated portfolio characteristics with BIM as a sub-adviser to the Fund; (vi) information with respect to BIM’s compliance policies and procedures, including BIM’s code of ethics and cybersecurity program, and the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer’s (the “CCO”) evaluation of BIM’s compliance policies and procedures; (vii) material litigation, investigations, proceedings or actions by securities regulators involving BIM (if any); (viii) any potential conflicts of interest in managing the Fund, including BIM’s financial or business relationships with Northern and its affiliates, if any; and (ix) the proposed terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered Northern’s discussion of the reasons that Northern was proposing BIM be added as a sub-adviser to the Fund, including reasons Northern believes that BIM may contribute to the performance of the Fund. The Trustees also discussed the proposed allocation of assets among BIM and the other sub-advisers to the Fund.

In evaluating the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to various factors but did not identify any single factor as controlling their decision, and each Trustee may have attributed different weight to different factors. However, the Trustees relied upon the information and performance evaluations provided by Northern with respect to BIM.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees considered the information and evaluations provided by Northern with respect to BIM’s operations, qualifications, performance and experience in managing the type of strategy for which BIM was proposed to be engaged in

connection with the Fund. The Trustees also considered Northern’s evaluation of BIM’s potential to contribute to the Fund’s returns. The Trustees also reviewed the CCO’s evaluation of BIM’s compliance program and code of ethics, noting that the CCO believed the program to be reasonably designed to prevent the violation of federal securities laws. The Trustees concluded that BIM was able to provide quality services to the Fund.

Fees, Expenses and Performance

The Trustees considered that BIM’s sub-advisory fees would be paid by Northern out of Northern’s management fees and not by the Fund. The Trustees also believed, based on Northern’s representations, that the Sub-Advisory Agreement had been negotiated at arm’s-length between Northern and BIM. The Trustees considered BIM’s proposed fee, including in relation to the other sub-advisers to the Fund. The Trustees also compared BIM’s fees to its standard fee schedule for accounts in the strategy. Finally, the Trustees considered Northern’s representations that the fees to be paid to BIM were reasonable in light of the anticipated quality of the services to be performed by BIM.

The Trustees considered the expected impact on profitability to Northern of the Fund before and after the proposed sub-adviser changes presented at the Meeting (including as a result of any re-allocation of managed assets among the remaining sub-advisers). These comparisons showed that Northern’s profitability would slightly increase at current asset levels after such changes. The Trustees did not consider BIM’s projected profitability because Northern would be paying BIM out of the management fee that Northern received from the Fund. The Trustees therefore believed that Northern had an incentive to negotiate the lowest possible sub-advisory fees.

The Trustees considered and evaluated BIM’s composite performance for BIM’s proposed strategy for the Fund, and Northern’s evaluation of that performance. The Trustees reviewed reports prepared by Northern showing the hypothetical performance of BIM over various time periods if BIM had been a sub-adviser to the Fund along with the other sub-advisers to the Fund. The Trustees also considered BIM’s performance record in the strategy for which it was being engaged against other relevant performance benchmarks. The Trustees considered BIM’s proposed positioning and exposures for the sleeve proposed to be managed by it. The Trustees further considered how BIM’s investment style compares with those of the Fund’s other sub-advisers, and how BIM’s investment style is expected to perform in various market environments.

Based upon the information provided, the Trustees concluded that the compensation payable by Northern to BIM under the Sub-Advisory Agreement is fair and reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

 

 

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APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT    (continued)

 

 

 

MARCH 31, 2023 (UNAUDITED)    

 

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information prepared by Northern that showed the impact on Northern’s net management fee (after payment of sub-advisory fees) at various asset levels. The Trustees generally considered economies of scale with respect to the Fund primarily at the management fee level given that Northern would be paying BIM out of its management fee. Accordingly, the Trustees concluded that the proposed fee arrangement with BIM would be appropriate.

Fall Out and Other Benefits

The Trustees considered other potential benefits to be derived by BIM and Northern as a result of BIM’s relationship with the Fund. For example, the Trustees noted that BIM may obtain reputational benefits from the success of the Fund. The Trustees also considered the other relationships that BIM had with Northern or its affiliates, including those where affiliates of Northern act as service provider to BIM or its affiliates. The Trustees concluded that, based on the information provided, any such potential benefits were immaterial to its consideration and approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Conclusion

The Trustees reviewed with independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Based on the Trustees’ review and deliberations, which included consideration of each of the factors referenced above, and the information, evaluations and representations by Northern, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the proposed fee to be paid to BIM was fair and reasonable in light of the services to be provided by BIM and the Trustees unanimously approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

 

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AZ TAX-EXEMPT FUND2,5,9,11,12,15,16

  

SHORT BOND FUND1,2,5,6,8,9,18

BOND INDEX FUND2,5,9,13,17,18

  

LIMITED TERM TAX-EXEMPT FUND2,5,9,11,16

CA INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND2,5,9,11,12,15,16

  

LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND2,5,9,18

CA TAX-EXEMPT FUND2,5,9,11,12,15,16

  

TAX-ADVANTAGED ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND2,5,6,9,11,16,18

CORE BOND FUND2,5,6,18

  

TAX-EXEMPT FUND2,5,9,16

FIXED INCOME FUND2,5,6,8,9,18

  

ULTRA-SHORT FIXED INCOME FUND2,4,5,6,9,18

HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME FUND2,5,6,8,9

  

U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND2,5,9,18

HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND2,5,8,9,11,16

  

U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND2,9,10,14,18

INTERMEDIATE TAX-EXEMPT FUND2,5,9,11,16

MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITY FUND2,3,5,6,7,8

MULTI-MANAGER HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITY FUND2,5,6,8

  

U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET FUND2,9,10,14,18

U.S. TREASURY INDEX FUND5,9,13,17

  
  

1 Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Asset-backed securities are subject to credit, interest rate, prepayment, extension, valuation and liquidity risk. These securities, in most cases, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and are subject to the risk of default on the underlying asset or loan, particularly during periods of economic downturn. Those asset-backed securities that are guaranteed as to the timely payment of interest and principal by a government entity, are not guaranteed as to market price, which will fluctuate. Small movements in interest rates (both increases and decreases) may quickly and significantly reduce the value of certain asset-backed securities.

2 Credit (or Default) Risk: The inability or unwillingness of an issuer or guarantor of a fixed-income security, or a counterparty to a repurchase or other transaction, to meet its principal or interest payments or other financial obligations will adversely affect the value of the Fund’s investments and its returns. The credit quality of a debt security or of the issuer of a debt security held by the Fund could deteriorate rapidly, which may impair the Fund’s liquidity or cause a deterioration in the Fund’s NAV. The Fund could also be delayed or hindered in its enforcement of rights against an issuer, guarantor or counterparty.

3 Emerging Markets Risk: Markets of emerging market countries are less developed and less liquid, subject to greater price volatility and generally subject to increased economic, political, regulatory and other uncertainties than more developed markets.

4 Financial Services Industry Risk: The Fund will invest under normal market conditions at least 25% of its total assets in the financial services industry. As a result, the Fund will be subject to greater risk of loss by economic, business, political or other developments which generally affect this industry. Changes in government regulation and interest rates and economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the financial services sector, including the price of their securities or their ability to meet their payment obligations.

5 Market Risk: The market values of Fund’s investments may decline, at times sharply and unpredictably, including in response to expected, real or perceived economic, political or financial events in the U.S. or global markets. Securities may experience increased volatility, illiquidity or other potentially adverse effects in response to changing market conditions, inflation, changes in interest rates, or lack of liquidity in markets, which may be caused by numerous factors, including but not limited to local or regional events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions or other events or adverse investor sentiment.

6 Foreign Securities Risk: Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to less liquid markets and adverse economic, political, diplomatic, financial and regulatory factors. Foreign governments may also impose limits on investment and repatriation and impose taxes. Any of these events could cause the value of the Fund’s investments to decline.

7 Frontier Markets Risk: Frontier countries generally have smaller economies or less developed capital markets than traditional emerging markets and, as a result, the risks of investing in emerging market countries are magnified in frontier countries.

8 High-Yield Risk: The Fund’s non-investment grade fixed-income securities, sometimes known as “junk bonds,” will be subject to greater credit risk, price volatility and risk of loss than investment grade securities, which can adversely impact the Fund’s return and net asset value (“NAV”). High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer’s continuing ability to make principal and interest payments.

 

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9 Interest Rate/Maturity Risk: Securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, causing them to be more volatile than securities with shorter maturities. Securities with shorter maturities tend to provide lower returns and be less volatile than securities with longer maturities. Changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on the markets and the Fund’s investments. During periods of rising interest rates, the Fund’s yield (and the market value of its securities) will tend to be lower than prevailing market rates; in periods of falling interest rates, the Fund’s yield (and the market value of its securities) will tend to be higher. A low or declining interest rate environment poses risks to the Fund’s performance, including the risk that proceeds from prepaid or maturing instruments may have to be reinvested at a lower interest rate. Fluctuations in interest rates may also affect the liquidity of fixed income securities and instruments held by the Fund. Future declines in interest rate levels could cause the Fund’s earnings to fall below the Fund’s expense ratio, resulting in a negative yield and a decline in the Fund’s share price.

10 Money Market Risk: You could lose money by investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, any other government agency, or The Northern Trust Company, its affiliates, subsidiaries or any other bank. 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

11 Municipal Investments Risk: The municipal market can be significantly affected by adverse tax, legislative, or political changes and the financial condition of the issuers of municipal securities.

12 Non-Diversification Risk: The Fund invests in fewer securities than diversified funds and may be more susceptible to adverse financial, economic or other developments affecting any single issuer, and more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments, than if it were diversified.

13 Non-Diversification Risk (Index Funds): The Fund is “diversified” for purposes of the 1940 Act. However, in seeking to track its Index, the Fund may become “non-diversified,” as defined in the 1940 Act, solely as a result of a change in relative market capitalization or index weighting of one or more constituents of the Index. A non-diversified fund invests in fewer securities than diversified funds and may be more susceptible to adverse financial, economic or other developments affecting any single issuer, and more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments, than if it were diversified.

14 Stable NAV Risk: The Fund may be unable to maintain a NAV per share price of $1.00 at all times. A significant enough market disruption or drop in market prices of securities held by the Fund, especially at a time when the Fund needs to sell securities to meet shareholder redemption requests, could cause the value of the Fund’s shares to decrease to a price less than $1.00 per share.

15 State-Specific Risk: The Fund will be more exposed to negative political or economic factors in the state where it concentrates its investments than a fund that invests more widely.

16 Tax Risk: Future legislative or administrative changes or court decisions may materially affect the value of municipal instruments or the ability of the Fund to pay tax-exempt dividends.

17 Tracking Risk: The Fund’s performance may vary substantially from the performance of the benchmark index it tracks as a result of share purchases and redemptions, transaction costs, expenses and other factors

18 U.S. Government Securities Risk: There is a risk that the U.S. government will not provide financial support to its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law. Many U.S. government securities purchased by the Fund are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. It is possible that the issuers of such securities will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

 

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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

Each of the Funds, except the U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Government Select Money Market Funds, files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s web site at sec.gov.

The U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Government Select Money Market Funds file detailed month-end portfolio holdings information on Form N-MFP with the SEC each month and post their complete schedules of portfolio holdings on the Northern Funds’ web site at northerntrust.com as of the last business day of each month for the previous six months. The U.S. Government Money Market and U.S. Government Select Money Market Funds’ Forms N-MFP are available electronically on the SEC’s web site at sec.gov.

PROXY VOTING

Northern Funds’ Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and each Fund’s portfolio securities voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30 are available upon request and without charge by visiting Northern Funds’ web site at northerntrust.com/funds or the SEC’s web site at sec.gov or by calling the Northern Funds Center at 800-595-9111.

 

 

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party (the “Code of Ethics”). The registrant has not amended its Code of Ethics during the period covered by this report. The registrant has not granted any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from any provisions of its Code of Ethics during the period covered by this report.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR), serving on its audit committee. David R. Martin is the “audit committee financial expert” and is “independent” (as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR).

Under applicable securities laws and regulations, a person who is determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an “expert” for any purpose, including without limitation for purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liability that are greater than the duties, obligations, and liability imposed on such person as a member of the registrant’s Audit Committee and Board of Trustees in the absence of such designation or identification. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not affect the duties, obligations or liability of any other member of the registrant’s Audit Committee or Board of Trustees.


Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Items 4(a) – 4(d): Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and All Other Fees

Fees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 were billed by the principal accountant related to the registrant. The principal accountant billed the registrant aggregate fees for services rendered to the registrant for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively, as follows:

 

     2023     2022  
     All fees and
services to
the Trust that
were
pre-approved
    All fees and
services to
service
affiliates that
were
pre-approved
     All other fees
and services
to service
affiliates that
did not
require
pre-approval
    All fees and
services to
the Trust that
were
pre-approved
    All fees and
services to
service
affiliates that
were
pre-approved
     All other fees and
services to
service affiliates
that did not
require
pre-approval
 

(a) Audit Fees

   $ 840,500     $ 0      $ 4,070,383 (3)    $ 779,000     $ 0      $ 3,731,660 (3) 

(b) Audit-Related Fees

   $ 166,870 (1)    $ 0      $ 0     $ 154,570 (1)    $ 0      $ 0  

(c)Tax Fees

   $ 144,525 (2)    $ 0      $ 2,212,418 (4)    $ 137,485 (2)    $ 0      $ 2,323,478 (4) 

(d) All Other Fees

   $ 0     $ 0      $ 3,137,125 (5)    $ 0     $ 0      $ 0  

 

(1)

Amount relates to 17f-2 procedures.

(2)

Amounts relate to excise tax return review and RIC tax return review.

(3)

Amounts relate to audit fees on The Northern Trust Company sponsored funds.

(4)

Amounts relate to international tax compliance and consulting, fund tax return reviews, and general tax consultations for The Northern Trust Company.

(5)

Amounts relate to enterprise risk and remediation management related services provided to The Northern Trust Company.


“Service affiliates” as it relates to the aggregate “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees,” “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees” that were billed by the principal accountant for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively, are Northern Trust Investments, Inc. (“NTI”) and entities controlling, controlled by or under common control with NTI that provide ongoing services to the registrant for assurance and related services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. “Audit-Related Fees” are fees that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the registrant’s financial statements, but not reported as “Audit Fees.” “Tax Fees” are fees for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. “All Other Fees” are for products and services provided by the principal accountant other than those reported as Audit, Audit-Related or Tax Fees.

Item 4(e)(1): Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

Pursuant to the Northern Funds’ Amended and Restated Audit Committee Charter adopted on August 3, 2006, as amended, to the extent required by applicable regulations, all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accountants shall either be: (a) pre-approved by the Audit Committee as a whole; or (b) between meetings of the Audit Committee by either the Chairman of the Audit Committee, the designated Audit Committee Financial Expert (if any), or another member of the Audit Committee, provided that, in each case, such pre-approvals must be reported to the full Audit Committee at its next meeting.

Item 4(e)(2): Percentage of Fees Pre-Approved Pursuant to Waiver Provision of Paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X

No percentage of the principal accountant’s fees or services were approved pursuant to the waiver provision of paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

Item 4(f): Work Performed by Persons Other than the Principal Accountant

Not applicable.

Item 4(g): Aggregate Non-Audit Fees Disclosure

The aggregate non-audit fees and services billed by the principal accountant for services rendered to the registrant and service affiliates for the last two fiscal years were $5,494,068 and $2,460,963 for 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Item 4(h): Non-Audit Services and Independent Accountant’s Independence

The registrant’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services to service affiliates, not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the registered public accountant’s independence in performing audit services.


Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)

The registrant has elected to include the schedule of investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as part of the reports to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this report on Form N-CSR.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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 would require disclosure herein.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)

The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the 1940 Act) are effective, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

 

(b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


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

Not Applicable.

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)

Exhibit 99.CODE: Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 13(a)(1) to the report filed on Form N-CSR on June 5, 2020 (Accession Number 0001193125-20-161887).

 

(a)(2)

Exhibit 99.CERT: Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(a)(3)

Not Applicable.

 

(a)(4)

There has been no change to the registrant’s independent public accountant during the reporting period.

 

(b)

Exhibit 99.906 CERT: Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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.

Northern Funds

 

By   /s/ Peter K. Ewing
  Peter K. Ewing, President
  (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: June 1, 2023

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

 

By   /s/ Peter K. Ewing
  Peter K. Ewing, President
  (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: June 1, 2023

 

By   /s/ Randal E. Rein
  Randal E. Rein, Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date: June 1, 2023