N-CSRS 1 cgetop_ncsr.htm N-CSRS

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: 811-22605

 

 

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

6455 Irvine Center Drive

Irvine, California 92618

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

 

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (213) 486-9200

 

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

 

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

Courtney R. Taylor

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund

333 South Hope Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 

 

 

 
 

ITEM 1 – Reports to Stockholders

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets
Total Opportunities FundSM

 

Semi-annual report
for the six months ended
April 30, 2016

 

   


 

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund seeks long-term growth and preservation of capital with lower volatility of returns than emerging markets equities.

 

Fund results shown in this report are for past periods and are not predictive of results for future periods. The results shown are before taxes on fund distributions and sale of fund shares. Current and future results may be lower or higher than those shown. Share prices and returns will vary, so investors may lose money. Investing for short periods makes losses more likely. Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value. For current information and month-end results, please call (800) 266-9532.

 

Here are the average annual total returns on a $1,000 investment with all distributions reinvested for the period ended March 31, 2016 (the most recent calendar quarter-end):

 

    1 year   Lifetime
(since 1/27/12)
         
Average annual total returns     –7.83 %     –1.23 %

 

The total annual fund net operating expense ratio is 1.10% as of the most recent fiscal year-end, and as reflected in the prospectus dated January 1, 2016.

 

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses.

 

This report is for the information of shareholders of Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund, but it also may be used as sales literature when preceded or accompanied by the current prospectus, which gives details about charges, expenses, investment objectives and operating policies of the fund. If used as sales material after June 30, 2016, this report must be accompanied by a statistical update for the most recently completed calendar quarter.

 

Investors should carefully read and consider the investment objectives, guidelines, risks, fees and expenses associated with Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund (CGETOP) prior to investing. This and other important information is contained in CGETOP’s prospectus, which can be obtained from your relationship manager.

 

Investing in emerging markets involves risks, such as significant currency and price fluctuations, political instability, differing securities regulations and periods of illiquidity, which are detailed in the fund prospectus. Investments in emerging markets have been more volatile than investments in developed markets, reflecting the greater uncertainties of investing in less established economies. Individuals investing in emerging markets should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in the value of their investments.

 
Contents
 
1 Letter to investors
2 20 largest holdings
3 15 largest country positions
5 Investment portfolio
16 Financial statements
27 Expense example

 

Fellow investors:

 

This is the semi-annual report for Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund (CGETOP) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2016. The fund invests in the full spectrum of emerging markets debt and equity securities while seeking to limit the volatility typically associated with investments in the developing world.

 

For the six-month period, the fund delivered higher returns and lower volatility than emerging markets equities.

For the period, the fund advanced 2.01%, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (MSCI EM IMI) edged down 0.13%. The fund’s realized volatility was 10.39% compared to 18.95% realized volatility for the MSCI

EM IMI.

 

While emerging markets equities ended the reporting period with essentially flat results, the six months were marked by sharp volatility and huge swings in investor sentiment. In the fourth quarter of 2015, emerging markets equities posted a slight gain, steadying as China rolled out more stimulus measures to help offset its decelerating economy and the U.S. Federal Reserve provided clarity on U.S. monetary policy. Early in 2016, fears of a global slowdown led to a sharp downturn in equities. Late in the first quarter of 2016, emerging markets gained traction, benefiting from a rebound in currencies as well as rising energy and commodity prices. In addition, comments related to international economies by U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen appeared to lift markets.

 

In fixed-income markets, emerging markets bonds were supported by the deferral of U.S. interest rate increases as well as the search for yield in a low-interest-rate environment. Local currency sovereign bonds were up soundly, with the J.P. Morgan Government Bond

 

Results at a glance  

 

For periods ended April 30, 2016, with distributions reinvested

 

    Cumulative   Average annual
    total returns   total returns
    6 months   1 year   Lifetime1
             
Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund     2.01 %     –9.96 %     –0.65 %
MSCI Emerging Markets IMI2      –0.13       –17.56       –1.52  
J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified2      8.93       –1.98       –2.31  
J.P. Morgan EMBI Global2      5.56       4.30       5.37  
Emerging markets blended market universe3      3.63       –8.44       0.10  

 

Realized daily volatility 

 

Annualized standard deviation of daily returns, for periods ended April 30, 20164  

 

    6 months   1 year   Lifetime1
             
Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund     10.39 %     10.78 %     8.45 %
MSCI Emerging Markets IMI2       18.95       18.19       13.98  

 

1 Since 1/27/12.
2 The market indexes are unmanaged and, therefore, have no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
3 Emerging markets blended market universe combines the MSCI EM IMI, JPM EMBI Global, and JPM GBI-EM Global Diversified indexes by weighting their cumulative total returns at 50%, 25%, and 25%, respectively. This assumes the blend is rebalanced monthly.
4 Realized daily volatility is calculated using annualized standard deviation based on a 252-day factor, and is a measure of how returns over time have varied from the mean. A lower number signifies lower volatility.

 

 

 

Unless otherwise indicated, equity returns are based on MSCI indexes and measured in U.S. dollars with net dividends reinvested.

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund 1
 

20 largest holdings

 

    Percent of
    net assets as
    of 4/30/16
India government bonds     4.9 %
Argentina government bonds     4.0  
Mexican government bonds     3.9  
Brazilian inflation-linked bonds     2.4  
Turkey government bonds     2.4  
Petroleos Mexicanos     2.3  
Mexican inflation-linked bonds     2.2  
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing     2.2  
Colombian government bonds     2.0  
América Móvil     2.0  
Minth Group     1.7  
United States Treasury Note     1.6  
Indonesia government bonds     1.5  
Bharti Airtel     1.5  
Hungarian government bonds     1.5  
CEMEX     1.3  
YPF     1.3  
Wynn Macau     1.2  
Brazilian government bonds     1.1  
Unilever     1.0  
      42.0 %

 

Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) Global Diversified advancing 8.93%, as most currencies strengthened against the U.S. dollar. Emerging markets U.S. dollar–denominated debt also posted solid results, as the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global increased 5.56%.

 

Market review

Despite a fourth-quarter rally triggered by government measures to spark consumption, Chinese stocks declined during the reporting period as concerns persisted about the health of China’s economy and the efficacy of its monetary policy. The MSCI China IMI lost 9.03%, but managed to claw back from much steeper losses early in the first quarter of 2016. Government leaders took selective actions to curb capital flight and made further moves to help sustain economic growth, including cutting interest rates, lowering taxes on home and car purchases and reducing the amount of cash banks must hold as reserves. But questions remained whether these measures would be sufficient to stem the deceleration in gross domestic product growth.

 

Indian equities fell 4.54% amid concern about the strength of corporate profits and rising doubts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ability to pass key economic legislation. An increase in nonperforming loans also weighed on financial institutions.

 

Brazilian stocks were a bright spot, rallying on fresh hopes that the country had reached a tipping point. The MSCI Brazil IMI soared 29.71% on a recovery in commodity prices and speculation about political change. As President Dilma Rousseff faced impeachment, investors hoped the stage was set for much-needed reforms in a country long mired in recession and a corruption scandal. The Brazilian real rose solidly against the U.S. dollar.

 

Mexican stocks were flat, as the MSCI Mexico IMI edged up 0.36%. Mexico’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points in mid-February to help stabilize the peso, which touched a record low against the dollar earlier in 2016.

 

Turkish equities posted strong gains despite geopolitical turmoil. The MSCI Turkey IMI increased 13.56%, driven by further monetary easing in Europe and broad market appetite for riskier assets in the emerging markets. Neither Mexico nor Turkey participated in the currency rally.

 

Portfolio review

In a volatile environment, fixed-income holdings overall were helpful to the fund. Top contributors included Brazilian local currency sovereign bonds and government inflation-linked bonds (BRL) — the fund’s fourth largest holding. Local currency sovereign bonds issued by Indonesia were additive, as Indonesia’s central bank cut interest rates. Also beneficial were local currency sovereign bonds issued by Turkey and Colombia.

 

Several Brazilian stocks helped lift the fund as it appeared the country may be turning a corner. Hypermarcas, a Brazilian consumer products manufacturer, rose on the sale of a non-core business. Vale, which produces and sells iron ore, pellets and manganese, was aided by strengthening commodities prices, demand from China and hope for improvement in Brazil’s political situation.

 

The fund was lifted by its holdings in Mexico — its single largest country position. Shares of CEMEX helped results, as the Mexican cement maker

 

2 Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund
 
Asset mix (percent of net assets) as of April 30, 2016

 

 

Top 5 equity sectors   percent of
net assets
Consumer discretionary     7.3 %
Information technology     6.7  
Industrials     6.0  
Consumer staples     5.1  
Financials     4.8  

 

15 largest country positions

 

    Percent of net assets
    as of 4/30/16
             
    Equity   Bonds, notes &    
    securities   other debt instruments   Total
Mexico     2.8 %     10.5 %     13.3 %
China (including Hong Kong)     10.6       .3       10.9  
India     5.9       4.9       10.8  
Brazil     .9       5.0       5.9  
Argentina     .5       5.3       5.8  
United States of America*     2.0       3.1       5.1  
Taiwan     4.5             4.5  
Turkey     .5       3.2       3.7  
Colombia           2.6       2.6  
United Kingdom*     2.1       .1       2.2  
South Africa     1.0       1.0       2.0  
South Korea     1.6       .1       1.7  
Indonesia     .1       1.6       1.7  
United Arab Emirates     1.4       .2       1.6  
Chile     .9       .7       1.6  
      34.8 %     38.6 %     73.4 %

 

* Includes investments in companies listed in developed markets that have significant operations in emerging markets.

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund 3
 

posted its first annual profit since 2009 on stronger U.S. sales and made headway on cost-cutting efforts. Hard currency corporate bonds issued by Petroleos Mexicanos, Mexico’s state-owned oil company, were boosted by a comeback in oil prices.

 

The materials sector was the top-contributing equity sector overall for the fund, as Lonmin, a producer of platinum-group metals, contributed positively to results. Shares of gold miner Newcrest Mining were up solidly, benefiting from a persistently weak Australian dollar and a sharp increase in gold prices.

 

On a regional basis, Chinese equity holdings were the fund’s top detractor. However, shares of Minth Group, an auto parts manufacturer, posted solid results. Among industry sectors, industrials and energy were the top detractors. Among individual holdings, Chinese seller of electrical distribution equipment Boer Power Holdings was harmed by allegations of inflated profit numbers. Shares of waste-to-energy treatment firm China Everbright International declined. Both stock and bond holdings in U.S.-based oil producer Cobalt International Energy hurt results.

 

Outlook

Emerging markets continue to be sensitive to the pace of global growth, commodity prices, the U.S. dollar and U.S. interest rates. Yet they are becoming a much less homogenous grouping. Wide variations in countries’ economic circumstances, sensitivity to commodities, progress on reform and political change will result in varying returns across markets.

 

The portfolio takes a highly selective approach while embracing the entire emerging markets universe. The fund is invested in more than 40 countries, with the largest positions in Mexico, China and India. We have high conviction in Mexico, with its reform-oriented government, proximity to the U.S., weak currency, low inflation and solid growth. China is experiencing a structural slowdown as it continues a multidecade transition from an investment- and export-led economy to one led by consumption and services. The phasing out of excess capacity and reducing leverage is part of the challenge. However, China has many pockets of strength that provide opportunities against a backdrop that remains positive for the longer term. Brazil presents a challenge and an opportunity. It remains in recession, though the prospect of change in its political leadership may raise the likelihood of an economic turnaround.

 

Valuations of many emerging markets assets are attractive, particularly versus developed-market counterparts. Equities, as well as local currency debt, are coming off extended periods of weak returns. As emerging markets currencies appreciate following their recent weakness, other emerging markets assets should be poised to benefit.

 

Portfolio assets are almost equally split between equities and fixed income. Within fixed income, sovereign hard currency bonds and sovereign local currency bonds are the top sectors. Within equities, managers emphasize the consumer discretionary, information technology and industrials sectors. A portion of the portfolio is maintained in cash to mitigate volatility and to provide liquidity.

 

We remain committed to the thesis that the emerging markets universe offers a wide range of compelling long-term investment opportunities. We look forward to reporting to you again in six months.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

John S. Armour
President

 

June 17, 2016

 

4 Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund
 
Investment portfolio April 30, 2016 unaudited

 

Sector diversification

 

    Equity securities   Bonds, notes &
other debt instruments
  Percent of net assets
Government     %     34.9 %     34.9 %
Consumer discretionary     7.3       1.3       8.6  
Energy     2.6       5.8       8.4  
Information technology     6.7       .3       7.0  
Industrials     6.0       .8       6.8  
Financials     4.8       1.0       5.8  
Telecommunication services     2.8       2.4       5.2  
Consumer staples     5.1       .1       5.2  
Materials     4.5       .4       4.9  
Health care     3.3             3.3  
Utilities     1.6       .4       2.0  
      44.7 %     47.4 %     92.1  
                         
Short-term securities                     6.8  
Other assets less liabilities                     1.1  
Net assets                     100.0 %

 

Bonds & notes 46.7%   Principal amount
(000)
    Value
(000)
 
Latin America 25.9%            
Argentina 5.3%            
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. 10.25% 2016   BRL 1,280     $ 359  
Argentina (Republic of):                
Series 07X, 7.00% 2017   $ 636       648  
8.75% 2017     105       110  
6.875% 20211     2,200       2,273  
8.75% 20242     855       934  
7.50% 20261     1,600       1,628  
8.28% 2033     1,030       1,085  
0.00% 20353     4,580       490  
7.625% 20461     550       542  
City of Buenos Aires Argentina 8.95% 20211,2     300       325  
YPF SA:                
8.50% 2025     650       672  
8.50% 20251     1,180       1,220  
              10,286  
Brazil 5.0%                
Banco Votorantim SA 6.25% 20164   BRL 1,000       400  
Brazil (Federal Republic of):                
Series B, 6.00% 2018 – 20504     6       4,686  
Series F, 10.00% 2018 – 2025     6       1,662  
Brazil (Federal Republic of) Global 4.875% 2021   $ 475       484  
Brazilian Treasury Bill 12.46% 2018   BRL 1       151  

 

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Bonds & notes (continued)   Principal amount
(000)
    Value
(000)
 
Latin America (continued)                
Brazil (continued)                
Cosan Luxembourg, SA 9.50% 2018   BRL 500     $ 122  
Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance Ltd. 6.75% 20221,2   $ 611       86  
Petrobras Global Finance Co.:                
2.238% 20163     150       150  
6.25% 2024     839       734  
6.85% 2115     1,385       1,032  
Petrobras International Finance Co. 5.375% 2021     120       107  
              9,614  
                 
Chile 0.7%                
Chilean Government 3.00% 2018 – 20234   CLP 21       881  
Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile 4.50% 2025   $ 200       209  
Emgesa SA ESP 8.75% 2021   COP 598,000       203  
              1,293  
                 
Colombia 2.6%                
Colombia (Republic of):                
Series B, 10.00% 2024     5,944,500       2,355  
Series B, 6.00% 2028     1,758,000       517  
Series B, 7.75% 2030     780,000       263  
Colombia (Republic of) Global:                
7.375% 2017   $ 480       503  
4.50% 2026     200       205  
Colombian TES 3.00% 20334   COP 2,705,693       831  
Ecopetrol SA 5.375% 2026   $ 400       368  
              5,042  
                 
Costa Rica 0.1%                
Costa Rica (Republic of) 4.25% 2023     200       186  
                 
Dominican Republic 0.6%                
Dominican Republic:                
5.50% 20251     698       701  
7.45% 2044     210       224  
6.85% 2045     250       251  
              1,176  
Mexico 10.5%                
América Móvil, SAB de CV:                
2.375% 2016     2,320       2,331  
7.125% 2024   MXN 3,000       170  
BBVA Bancomer SA 6.50% 2021   $ 295       324  
Comision Federal de Electricidad:                
Series 2014-2, 7.35% 2025   MXN 25       143  
6.125% 20451   $ 200       204  
Elementia SAB de CV 5.50% 20251     200       199  
Petroleos Mexicanos:                
3.50% 2020     1,145       1,124  
6.375% 20211     200       216  
4.875% 2024     120       120  
4.50% 2026     1,212       1,156  
6.875% 20261     1,490       1,648  
7.47% 2026   MXN 46       233  
Red de Carreteras de Occidente 9.00% 20282     10,500       616  
                 
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    Principal amount
(000)
    Value
(000)
 
Latin America (continued)                
Mexico (continued)                
United Mexican States Government:                
Series M, 8.00% 2020   MXN 9     $ 58  
2.50% 20204     155       908  
Series M, 6.50% 2021     88       540  
Series M20, 10.00% 2024     284       2,131  
4.50% 20254     323       2,124  
Series M, 5.75% 2026     260       1,503  
4.00% 20404     194       1,217  
United Mexican States Government Global:                
Series A, 4.00% 2023   $ 200       210  
4.125% 2026     2,110       2,221  
Series A, 6.05% 2040     266       316  
5.55% 2045     250       282  
4.60% 2046     389       386  
Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos, SA de CV:                
8.50% 20165     1,425        
8.50% 20161,5     560        
9.50% 20205     2,400       1  
9.50% 20201,5     230        
9.75% 20225     990        
9.75% 20221,5     1,655        
              20,381  
                 
Panama 0.2%                
ENA Norte Trust:                
4.95% 20232     223       230  
4.95% 20231,2     210       217  
              447  
                 
Peru 0.4%                
Banco de Credito del Peru 6.875% 2026     525       585  
Peru (Republic of) 8.375% 2016     249       249  
              834  
                 
Venezuela 0.5%                
Petroleos de Venezuela, SA 5.375% 2027     2,070       733  
Venezuela (Republic of):                
12.75% 20222     140       66  
8.25% 2024     70       26  
11.75% 2026     90       38  
9.25% 2027     310       134  
11.95% 20312     90       39  
              1,036  
                 
Total Latin America             50,295  
                 
Asia-Pacific 7.5%                
Hong Kong 0.3%                
Wynn Macau, Ltd. 5.25% 20211     550       529  
                 
India 4.9%                
India (Republic of):                
8.83% 2023   INR 207,700       3,331  
8.40% 2024     5,100       80  
9.15% 2024     113,200       1,851  
8.60% 2028     209,600       3,357  
9.20% 2030     52,300       877  
              9,496  
                 
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Bonds & notes (continued)     Principal amount
(000)
      Value
(000)
 
Asia-Pacific (continued)                
Indonesia 1.6%                
Indonesia (Republic of):                
3.75% 2022   $ 300     $ 308  
Series FR70, 8.375% 2024   IDR 1,750,000       139  
4.125% 20251   $ 1,200       1,226  
4.75% 20261     200       213  
Series FR56, 8.375% 2026     1,200,000       95  
Series FR68, 8.375% 2034   IDR 13,730,000       1,095  
              3,076  
                 
Malaysia 0.6%                
Malaysian Government, Series 0315, 3.659% 2020   MYR 4,540       1,170  
                 
South Korea 0.1%                
Export-Import Bank of Korea 1.492% 20163   $ 270       271  
                 
Total Asia-Pacific             14,542  
                 
Eastern Europe and Middle East 5.5%                
Greece 0.0%                
Greek Government 4.75% 2019   70       72  
                 
Hungary 1.5%                
Hungarian Government:                
4.125% 2018   $ 180       187  
4.00% 2019     254       264  
6.25% 2020     205       228  
5.75% 2023     1,654       1,875  
5.375% 2024     130       145  
Series 25B, 5.50% 2025   HUF 34,000       148  
              2,847  
                 
Poland 0.2%                
Poland Government Bond:                
Series 0922, 5.75% 2022   PLN 930       290  
Series 0726, 2.50% 2026     335       84  
              374  
                 
Slovenia 0.4%                
Slovenia (Republic of) 4.125% 2019   $ 670       709  
                 
Turkey 3.2%                
Turkey (Republic of):                
4.00% 20204   TRY 783       299  
9.40% 2020     4,600       1,673  
2.00% 20224     3,932       1,391  
5.75% 2024   $ 200       220  
9.00% 2024   TRY 4,930       1,758  
8.00% 2025     1,000       335  
4.25% 2026   $ 610       607  
              6,283  
                 
United Arab Emirates 0.2%                
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC (TAQA) 4.125% 2017     300       306  
                 
Total Eastern Europe and Middle East             10,591  
                 
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    Principal amount
(000)
    Value
(000)
 
Africa 3.3%                
Ethiopia 0.5%                
Ethiopia (Republic of) 6.625% 20241   $ 1,010     $ 924  
                 
Gabon 0.1%                
Republic of Gabon 6.95% 2025     200       176  
                 
Ghana 0.3%                
Ghana (Republic of):                
7.875% 2023     210       168  
8.125% 20262     500       398  
              566  
Kenya 0.3%                
Kenya (Republic of):                
6.875% 2024     200       189  
6.875% 20241     525       496  
              685  
Nigeria 0.6%                
Nigeria (Republic of):                
6.75% 2021     1,000       978  
6.375% 2023     200       187  
              1,165  
                 
South Africa 1.0%                
Myriad International Holdings BV 5.50% 20251     250       256  
South Africa (Republic of):                
Series R-2023, 7.75% 2023   ZAR 23,255       1,547  
Series R-209, 6.25% 2036     4,367       218  
              2,021  
Zambia 0.5%                
Zambia (Republic of):                
5.375% 2022   $ 450       336  
8.97% 20272     200       166  
8.97% 20271,2     460       382  
              884  
Total Africa             6,421  
                 
Other markets 4.5%                
Canada 0.3%                
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.:                
6.75% 2020¹     200       168  
7.25% 20221     400       322  
              490  
                 
Cayman Islands 0.1%                
Lima Metro Line Finance Ltd. 5.875% 20342     200       206  
                 
Germany 0.3%                
Volkswagen International Finance NV, junior subordinated 2.50% 20223   650       663  
                 
Jamaica 0.7%                
Digicel Group Ltd.:                
8.25% 2020   $ 800       734  
8.25% 20201     400       367  
6.00% 2021     200       184  
              1,285  
                 
Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund 9
 
Bonds & notes (continued)   Principal amount
(000)
    Value
(000)
 
Other markets (continued)                
Sweden 0.3%                
Millicom International Cellular SA:                
6.625% 2021   $ 200     $ 203  
6.625% 20211     275       280  
              483  
                 
United Kingdom 0.1%                
Standard Chartered Bank 8.103% 20163   £ 160       234  
                 
United States of America 2.7%                
Ensco PLC 5.20% 2025   $ 985       719  
Philip Morris International Inc. 1.25% 2017     235       236  
Trilogy International Partners, LLC 13.375% 20191     462       462  
U.S. Treasury Note 1.625% 2019     3,087       3,148  
Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC:                
1.25% 20171     200       199  
1.65% 20181     300       297  
2.40% 20201     200       199  
              5,260  
Total other markets             8,621  
Total bonds & notes (cost: $99,798,000)             90,470  

 

Common stocks 44.0%   Shares        
Asia-Pacific 23.3%                
China 7.0%                
Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong)     90,000       237  
Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)     198,500       1,026  
Boer Power Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)     567,000       318  
China Everbright International Ltd. (Hong Kong)     1,242,000       1,391  
China Mengniu Dairy Co. (Hong Kong)     163,306       276  
China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)     1,848,000       339  
China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)     67,800       238  
China Resources Land Ltd. (Hong Kong)     66,888       164  
China Unicom Ltd. (Hong Kong)     102,000       119  
Haitian International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)     691,000       1,179  
Hilong Holding Ltd. (Hong Kong)     1,881,000       216  
Honghua Group Ltd. (Hong Kong)6     1,704,000       81  
Lenovo Group Ltd. (Hong Kong)     867,000       684  
Minth Group Ltd. (Hong Kong)     1,250,000       3,265  
Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Ltd. (Hong Kong)     303,000       217  
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)     695,000       1,870  
Shanghai Fudan-Zhangjiang Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)     138,000       112  
Shanghai Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)     364,900       771  
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)     181,500       1,023  
              13,526  

 

10 Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund
 
    Shares     Value
(000)
 
Asia-Pacific (continued)                
Hong Kong 3.6%                
AIA Group Ltd.     261,800     $ 1,566  
Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd.     640,000       1,038  
HKT Trust and HKT Ltd., units     355,840       514  
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. (ADR)     12,600       187  
Sands China Ltd.     518,000       1,846  
Wynn Macau, Ltd.     1,238,400       1,762  
              6,913  
                 
India 5.9%                
Bharti Airtel Ltd.     535,946       2,930  
Blue Dart Express Ltd.     5,649       483  
ICICI Bank Ltd.     224,310       793  
Info Edge (India) Ltd.     60,627       685  
Infosys Ltd.     46,843       851  
ITC Ltd.     4,807       23  
Lupin Ltd.     57,349       1,386  
State Bank of India     210,000       595  
Steel Authority of India Ltd.     608,202       432  
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.     122,445       1,493  
Tech Mahindra Ltd.     100,144       732  
Thermax Ltd.     6,229       72  
Torrent Power Ltd.     132,069       466  
TTK Prestige Ltd.     6,343       429  
              11,370  
                 
Indonesia 0.1%                
Matahari Department Store Tbk PT     144,700       208  
                 
Malaysia 0.4%                
Bumi Armada Bhd.     990,200       199  
IJM Corp. Bhd.     788,400       697  
              896  
                 
Singapore 0.2%                
KrisEnergy Ltd.6     1,272,320       175  
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.     86,800       248  
              423  
                 
South Korea 1.6%                
Hankook Tire Co., Ltd.     4,749       221  
Hyundai Motor Co.     12,141       1,526  
Orion Corp.     313       255  
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.     954       1,037  
              3,039  
                 
Taiwan 4.5%                
AirTAC International Group     169,754       1,122  
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.     32,820       288  
CTCI Corp.     448,000       583  
Delta Electronics, Inc.     362,781       1,681  
Ginko International Co., Ltd.     59,000       638  
Taiwan Cement Corp.     253,000       257  
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.     915,000       4,193  
              8,762  

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund 11
 
Common stocks (continued)   Shares     Value
(000)
 
Asia-Pacific (continued)                
Thailand 0.0%                
Bangkok Bank PCL, nonvoting depository receipt     18,500     $ 87  
                 
Total Asia-Pacific             45,224  
                 
Latin America 5.1%                
Argentina 0.5%                
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., Class A6     60,800       252  
YPF SA, Class D (ADR)     35,800       722  
              974  
                 
Brazil 0.9%                
Hypermarcas SA, ordinary nominative     116,200       1,025  
Vale SA, Class A, preferred nominative (ADR)     167,700       762  
              1,787  
                 
Chile 0.9%                
Enersis Americas SA (ADR)     55,400       474  
Enersis Chile SA (ADR)6     55,400       353  
Inversiones La Construccion SA     68,977       813  
              1,640  
                 
Mexico 2.8%                
América Móvil, SAB de CV, Series L (ADR)     93,100       1,318  
CEMEX, SAB de CV, ordinary participation certificates, units (ADR)6     350,955       2,615  
Fibra Uno Administracion, SA de CV     70,700       168  
Grupo Comercial Chedraui, SAB de CV, Class B     87,100       247  
Grupo Sanborns, SAB de CV, Series B1     380,200       526  
Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en América Latina, SA de CV, Series B16     374,800       516  
              5,390  
Total Latin America             9,791  
                 
Eastern Europe and Middle East 2.6%                
Greece 0.2%                
Titan Cement Co. SA     13,006       296  
                 
Oman 0.1%                
bank muscat SAOG     208,435       221  
                 
Russia 0.4%                
Alrosa PJSC     304,062       348  
Globaltrans Investment PLC (GDR)6     37,548       143  
MegaFon PJSC (GDR)     23,102       266  
              757  
                 
Turkey 0.5%                
Akbank TAS     347,470       1,068  
                 
United Arab Emirates 1.4%                
DP World Ltd.     58,323       1,097  
First Gulf Bank PJSC     296,742       1,042  
Union National Bank PJSC     648,738       630  
              2,769  
Total Eastern Europe and Middle East             5,111  

 

12  Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund
 
    Shares     Value
(000)
 
Africa 1.0%                
South Africa 1.0%                
Discovery Ltd.     52,433     $ 469  
Naspers Ltd., Class N     10,776       1,486  
                 
Total Africa             1,955  
                 
Other markets 7.7%                
Australia 0.9%                
Newcrest Mining Ltd.6     53,471       784  
Oil Search Ltd.     172,946       911  
              1,695  
                 
Austria 0.1%                
Vienna Insurance Group AG     5,588       126  
                 
Canada 0.5%                
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.     123,600       1,053  
                 
Italy 0.3%                
Tenaris SA (ADR)     20,643       559  
                 
Netherlands 1.0%                
Unilever NV, depository receipts     46,073       2,025  
                 
Norway 0.5%                
BW LPG Ltd.     153,548       918  
                 
Switzerland 0.3%                
Dufry AG6     4,737       623  
                 
United Kingdom 2.1%                
Global Ports Investments PLC (GDR)6     111,647       369  
Lonmin PLC6     216,954       600  
PZ Cussons PLC     216,200       1,018  
SABMiller PLC     21,500       1,316  
Tullow Oil PLC6     77,700       321  
Unilever PLC     12,000       538  
              4,162  
                 
United States of America 2.0%                
AES Corp.     161,000       1,797  
Cobalt International Energy, Inc.6     120,300       389  
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A6     5,500       321  
Ensco PLC, Class A     28,300       338  
MercadoLibre, Inc.     7,500       937  
              3,782  
Total other markets             14,943  
                 
Miscellaneous 4.3%                
Other common stocks in initial period of acquisition             8,396  
                 
Total common stocks (cost: $93,675,000)             85,420  

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund 13
 
Convertible bonds 0.7%   Principal amount
(000)
    Value
(000)
 
Eastern Europe and Middle East 0.3%                
Oman 0.0%                
bank muscat (SAOG), convertible notes, 3.50% 2018   OMR 101     $ 25  
bank muscat (SAOG), convertible notes, 4.50% 2017     139       37  
              62  
                 
Russia 0.3%                
Yandex NV, convertible notes, 1.125% 2018   $ 618       560  
                 
Total Eastern Europe and Middle East             622  
                 
Other markets 0.4%                
United States of America 0.4%                
Cobalt International Energy, Inc., convertible notes, 2.625% 2019     332       168  
Cobalt International Energy, Inc., convertible notes, 3.125% 2024     1,320       571  
                 
Total other markets             739  
Total convertible bonds (cost: $1,736,000)             1,361  
                 
Warrants 0.5%   Shares        
Eastern Europe and Middle East 0.5%                
Saudi Arabia 0.5%                
Saudi Basic Industries Corp., warrants, expire 20161     32,100       727  
Savola Group Co., warrants, expire 20171     22,500       240  
                 
Total warrants (cost: $1,039,000)             967  
                 
Preferred securities 0.2%                
Miscellaneous 0.2%                
Other preferred securities in initial period of acquisition             379  
                 
Total preferred securities (cost: $393,000)             379  
                 
                 
Short-term securities 6.8%   Principal amount
(000)
       
Certificates of deposit 0.1%                
Banco Bradesco 1.05% due 7/20/20161   $ 250       250  
                 
Commercial paper 4.0%                
General Electric Co. 0.31% due 5/2/2016     4,100       4,100  
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp. 0.40% due 5/4/2016     1,400       1,400  
Siemens Capital Co. LLC 0.40% due 5/11/20161     1,200       1,200  
Victory Receivables Corp. 0.41% due 5/6/20161     1,000       1,000  
              7,700  
                 
Discount notes 1.6%                
Federal Home Loan Bank 0.300%–0.305% due 5/16/2016–5/20/2016     3,000       3,000  
                 
Foreign government treasury bills 1.1%                
Letras Del Banco Central De La Republica Argentina Bill 0.00%–37.22% due 5/11/2016–5/18/2016     31,165       2,154  
                 
Total short-term securities (cost: $13,101,000)             13,104  
                 
Total investment securities 98.9% (cost: $209,742,000)             191,701  
Other assets less liabilities 1.1%             2,224  
                 
Net assets 100.0%           $ 193,925  

 

As permitted by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, “Miscellaneous” securities include holdings in their first year of acquisition that have not previously been publicly disclosed.

14  Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund
 

Forward currency contracts

 

The fund has entered into the over-the-counter (“OTC”) forward currency contracts as shown in the following table. The average month-end notional amount of open OTC forward currency contracts while held was $25,285,000.

 

                    Unrealized  
                    appreciation  
            Notional amount   (depreciation)  
            Receive   Deliver   at 4/30/2016  
    Settlement date   Counterparty   (000)   (000)   (000)  
Sales:                        
Australian dollars   5/18/2016   Credit Suisse First Boston   $170   A$222     $1  
Brazilian reais   5/9/2016   Bank of America   $138   BRL510     (10 )
Brazilian reais   5/23–5/25/2016   JPMorgan Chase   $921   BRL3,281     (27 )
British pounds   5/16–5/23/2016   Credit Suisse First Boston   $2,027   £1,410     (34 )
British pounds   5/20/2016   Bank of America   $121   £85     (4 )
British pounds   5/23/2016   Citibank N.A.   $176   £122     (2 )
Chilean pesos   6/3/2016   Citibank N.A.   $235   CLP158,038     (3 )
Chinese yuan renminbi offshore   5/23/2016   Citibank N.A.   $4,767   CNH30,931     3  
Colombian pesos   6/3/2016   JPMorgan Chase   $59   COP175,896     (2 )
Euros   5/18/2016   JPMorgan Chase   $301   €267     (4 )
Hungarian forints   5/11/2016   UBS AG   $42   HUF11,580     7
Indian rupees   5/31/2016   Citibank N.A.   $6,156   INR412,002     (21 )
Mexican pesos   5/16/2016   Credit Suisse First Boston   $277   MXN4,887     (7 )
New Taiwan dollars   5/25/2016   Bank of America   $2,953   TWD95,429     (6 )
South African rand   5/31/2016   JPMorgan Chase   $295   ZAR4,307     (5 )
South Korean won   5/23/2016   Citibank N.A.   $2,646   KRW2,996,072     17  
South Korean won   6/3/2016   Citibank N.A.   $47   KRW53,771     (1 )
Turkish lira   5/18/2016   Bank of America   $58   TRY167     (1 )
                      $(106 )

 

The following footnotes apply to either the individual securities noted or one or more of the securities aggregated and listed as a single item.

 

1 Acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (not including purchases of securities that were publicly offered in the primary local market but were not registered under U.S. securities laws). May be resold in the U.S. in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of all such securities was $19,600,000, which represented 10.11% of the net assets of the fund.
2 Principal payments may be made periodically. Therefore, the effective maturity date may be earlier than the stated maturity date.
3 Coupon rate may change periodically.
4 Index-linked bond whose principal amount moves with a government retail price index.
5 Scheduled interest and/or principal payment was not received.
6 Security did not produce income during the last 12 months.
7 Amount less than one thousand.

 

Key to abbreviations and symbols:

ADR American Depositary Receipts
GDR Global Depositary Receipts
A$ Australian dollars
BRL Brazilian reais
£ British pounds
CLP Chilean pesos
CNH Chinese Yuan Renminbi Offshore
COP Colombian pesos
Euros
HUF Hungarian forints
IDR Indonesian rupiah
INR Indian rupees
MXN Mexican pesos
MYR Malaysian ringgits
OMR Omani rials
PLN Polish zloty
KRW South Korean won
TRY Turkish lira
TWD New Taiwan dollars
ZAR South African rand

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund 15
 

Financial statements  

 

Statement of assets and liabilities unaudited
at April 30, 2016 (dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)

 

Assets:                
Investment securities, at value (cost: $209,742)           $ 191,701  
Cash             201  
Unrealized appreciation on open forward currency contracts             21  
Receivables for:                
Sales of investments   $ 1,848          
Sales of fund’s shares     51          
Dividends and interest     2,039          
Non-U.S. taxes     2          
Due from custodian     24          
Other     11       3,975  
              195,898  
Liabilities:                
Cash denominated in non-U.S. currency (cost: $66)             66  
Unrealized depreciation on open forward currency contracts             127  
Payables for:                
Purchases of investments     1,421          
Investment advisory services     159          
Repurchases of fund’s shares     14          
Non-U.S. taxes     131          
Other accrued expenses     55       1,780  
              1,973  
Net assets at April 30, 2016:                
Equivalent to $10.13 per share on 19,143,745 shares of $0.01 par value capital stock outstanding (unlimited authorized shares)           $ 193,925  
                 
Net assets consist of:                
Capital paid in on shares of stock           $ 233,253  
Undistributed net investment income             3,265  
Accumulated net realized loss             (24,359 )
Net unrealized depreciation             (18,234 )
Net assets at April 30, 2016           $ 193,925  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

16 Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund
 
Statement of operations
for the six months ended April 30, 2016
unaudited
  (dollars in thousands)
   
Investment income:                
Income:                
Interest (net of non-U.S. withholding tax of $16)   $ 3,580          
Dividends (net of non-U.S. withholding tax of $27)     886     $ 4,466  
                 
Fees and expenses:                
Investment advisory services     1,093          
Custodian     37          
Registration statement and prospectus     19          
Auditing and legal     39          
Reports to shareholders     7          
Trustees’ compensation     15          
Other     28          
Total fees and expenses before reimbursement     1,238          
Less investment advisory services reimbursement     37          
Total fees and expenses after reimbursement             1,201  
Net investment income             3,265  
                 
Net realized loss and unrealized appreciation:                
Net realized (loss) gain on:                
Investments (net of non-U.S. taxes of $113)     (16,176 )        
Forward currency contracts     257          
Currency transactions     2       (15,917 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                
Investments (net of non-U.S. taxes of $131)     12,500          
Forward currency contracts     (161 )        
Currency translations     46       12,385  
Net realized loss and unrealized appreciation             (3,532 )
                 
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations           $ (267 )

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of changes in net assets

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Six months ended
April 30, 2016*
    Year ended
October 31, 2015
 
Operations:                
Net investment income   $ 3,265     $ 9,618  
Net realized loss     (15,917 )     (17,449 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     12,385       (28,572 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations     (267 )     (36,403 )
                 
Dividends and distributions paid to shareholders:                
Dividends from net investment income           (1,556 )
Distributions from net realized gain on investments           (2,461 )
Total dividends and distributions paid to shareholders           (4,017 )
                 
Capital share transactions:                
Proceeds from shares sold: 1,209,027 and 2,776,583 shares, respectively     11,618       29,660  
Proceeds from shares issued in reinvestment of net investment income dividends: — and 354,594 shares, respectively           3,784  
Cost of shares repurchased: 11,013,230 and 12,002,627 shares, respectively     (104,770 )     (126,690 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     (93,152 )     (93,246 )
                 
Total decrease in net assets     (93,419 )     (133,666 )
                 
Net assets:                
Beginning of period     287,344       421,010  
End of period (including undistributed net investment income: $3,265 and $—, respectively)   $ 193,925     $ 287,344  

 

* Unaudited

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Notes to financial statements

 

1. Organization unaudited

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund (the “fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as an open-end, diversified management investment company. The fund seeks long-term growth and preservation of capital with lower volatility of returns than emerging market equities.

 

2. Significant accounting policies

 

The fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance issued in Topic 946 by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board. The fund’s financial statements have been prepared to comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). These principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, have been evaluated through the date of issuance in the preparation of the financial statements. The fund follows the significant accounting policies described below, as well as the valuation policies described in the next section on valuation.

 

Security transactions and related investment income — Security transactions are recorded by the fund as of the date the trades are executed with brokers. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are determined based on the specific identified cost of the securities. In the event a security is purchased with a delayed payment date, the fund will segregate liquid assets sufficient to meet its payment obligations. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Market discounts, premiums and original issue discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized daily over the expected life of the security.

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders — Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Currency translation — Assets and liabilities, including investment securities, denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates supplied by one or more pricing vendors on the valuation date. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates on the dates of such transactions. The effects of changes in exchange rates on investment securities are included with the net realized gain or loss and net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments on the fund’s statement of operations. The realized gain or loss and unrealized appreciation or depreciation resulting from all other transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are disclosed separately.

 

3. Valuation

 

Capital Guardian Trust Company (“CGTC”), the fund’s investment adviser, values the fund’s investments at fair value as defined by U.S. GAAP. The net asset value of the fund is generally determined as of approximately 4:00 p.m. New York time each day the New York Stock Exchange is open.

 

Methods and inputs — The fund’s investment adviser uses the following methods and inputs to establish the fair value of the fund’s assets and liabilities. Use of particular methods and inputs may vary over time based on availability and relevance as market and economic conditions evolve.

 

Equity securities are generally valued at the official closing price of, or the last reported sale price on, the exchange or market on which such securities are traded, as of the close of business on the day the securities are being valued or, lacking any sales, at the last available bid price. Prices for each security are taken from the principal exchange or market on which the security trades.

 

Fixed-income securities, including short-term securities, are generally valued at prices obtained from one or more pricing vendors. Vendors value such securities based on one or more of the inputs described in the following table. The table provides examples of inputs that are commonly relevant for valuing particular classes of fixed-income securities in which the fund is authorized to invest. However, these classifications are not exclusive and any of the inputs may be used to value any other class of fixed-income security.

 

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Fixed-income class Examples of standard inputs
All Benchmark yields, transactions, bids, offers, quotations from dealers and trading systems, new issues, spreads and other relationships observed in the markets among comparable securities; and proprietary pricing models such as yield measures calculated using factors such as cash flows, financial or collateral performance and other reference data (collectively referred to as “standard inputs”)
Corporate bonds & notes; convertible securities Standard inputs and underlying equity of the issuer
Bonds & notes of governments & government agencies Standard inputs and interest rate volatilities

 

When the fund’s investment adviser deems it appropriate to do so (such as when vendor prices are unavailable or not deemed to be representative), fixed-income securities will be valued in good faith at the mean quoted bid and ask prices that are reasonably and timely available (or bid prices, if ask prices are not available) or at prices for securities of comparable maturity, quality and type.

 

Securities with both fixed-income and equity characteristics, or equity securities traded principally among fixed-income dealers, are generally valued in the manner described for either equity or fixed-income securities, depending on which method is deemed most appropriate by the fund’s investment adviser. Forward currency contracts are valued at the mean of representative quoted bid and ask prices, generally based on prices supplied by one or more pricing vendors.

 

Securities and other assets for which representative market quotations are not readily available or are considered unreliable by the fund’s investment adviser are fair valued as determined in good faith under fair valuation guidelines adopted by authority of the fund’s board of trustees as further described. The investment adviser follows fair valuation guidelines, consistent with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and guidance, to consider relevant principles and factors when making fair value determinations. The investment adviser considers relevant indications of value that are reasonably and timely available to it in determining the fair value to be assigned to a particular security, such as the type and cost of the security; contractual or legal restrictions on resale of the security; relevant financial or business developments of the issuer; actively traded similar or related securities; conversion or exchange rights on the security; related corporate actions; significant events occurring after the close of trading in the security; and changes in overall market conditions. In addition, the closing prices of equity securities that trade in markets outside U.S. time zones may be adjusted to reflect significant events that occur after the close of local trading but before the net asset value of the fund is determined. Fair valuations and valuations of investments that are not actively trading involve judgment and may differ materially from valuations that would have been used had greater market activity occurred.

 

Processes and structure — The fund’s board of trustees has delegated authority to the fund’s investment adviser to make fair value determinations, subject to board oversight. The investment adviser has established a Joint Fair Valuation Committee (the “Fair Valuation Committee”) to administer, implement and oversee the fair valuation process, and to make fair value decisions. The Fair Valuation Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as decisions made under its standing instructions to the investment adviser’s valuation teams. The Fair Valuation Committee reviews changes in fair value measurements from period to period and may, as deemed appropriate, update the fair valuation guidelines to better reflect the results of back testing and address new or evolving issues. The Fair Valuation Committee reports any changes to the fair valuation guidelines to the board of trustees with supplemental information to support the changes. The fund’s board of trustees and audit committee also regularly review reports that describe fair value determinations and methods.

 

The fund’s investment adviser has also established a Fixed-Income Pricing Review Group to administer and oversee the fixed-income valuation process, including the use of fixed-income pricing vendors. This group regularly reviews pricing vendor information and market data. Pricing decisions, processes and controls over security valuation are also subject to additional internal reviews, including an annual control self-evaluation program facilitated by the investment adviser’s compliance group.

 

Classifications — The fund’s investment adviser classifies the fund’s assets and liabilities into three levels based on the inputs used to value the assets or liabilities. Level 1 values are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 values are based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices for similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets.

 

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Certain securities trading outside the U.S. may transfer between Level 1 and Level 2 due to valuation adjustments resulting from significant market movements following the close of local trading. Level 3 values are based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the investment adviser’s determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities. The valuation levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with the underlying investment. For example, U.S. government securities are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market. The following tables present the fund’s valuation levels as of April 30, 2016 (dollars in thousands):

 

    Investment securities  
    Level 1     Level 2*     Level 3*     Total  
Assets:                                
Bonds & notes:                                
Latin America   $     $ 50,294     $ 1     $ 50,295  
Asia-Pacific           14,542             14,542  
Eastern Europe and Middle East           10,591             10,591  
Africa           6,421             6,421  
Other markets           8,621             8,621  
Common stocks:                                
Asia-Pacific     187       45,037             45,224  
Latin America     9,791                   9,791  
Eastern Europe and Middle East           5,111             5,111  
Africa           1,955             1,955  
Other markets     5,394       9,549             14,943  
Miscellaneous     1,473       6,923             8,396  
Convertible bonds           1,361             1,361  
Warrants           967             967  
Preferred securities           379             379  
Short-term securities           13,104             13,104  
Total   $ 16,845     $ 174,855     $ 1     $ 191,701  
                   
      Other investments  
      Level 1       Level 2       Level 3       Total  
Assets:                                
Unrealized appreciation on open forward currency contracts   $     $ 21     $     $ 21  
Liabilities:                                
Unrealized depreciation on open forward currency contracts           (127 )           (127 )
Total   $     $ (106 )   $     $ (106 )
   
* Level 2 and Level 3 include investment securities with an aggregate value of $69,923,000, which represented 36.06% of the net assets of the fund, that were fair valued under guidelines adopted by authority of the fund’s board of trustees. Of this amount, securities with an aggregate value of $68,324,000, which represented 35.23% of the net assets of the fund, were fair valued as a result of significant market movements following the close of local trading.
Forward currency contracts are not included in the investment portfolio.

 

4. Risk factors

 

This section describes the principal risks associated with the fund’s principal investment strategies. You may lose money by investing in the fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

 

Market conditions — The prices of, and the income generated by, the securities held by the fund may decline — sometimes rapidly or unpredictably — due to various factors, including events or conditions affecting the general economy or particular industries; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; governmental or governmental agency responses to economic conditions; and currency exchange rate, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations.

 

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Issuer risks — The prices of, and the income generated by, securities held by the fund may decline in response to various factors directly related to the issuers of such securities, including reduced demand for an issuer’s goods or services, poor management performance and strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions or dispositions and the market response to any such initiatives.

 

Investing in growth-oriented stocks — Growth-oriented common stocks and other equity-type securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks and convertible bonds) may involve larger price swings and greater potential for loss than other types of investments. These risks may be even greater in the case of smaller capitalization stocks.

 

Investing in income-oriented stocks — Income provided by the fund may be reduced by changes in the dividend policies of, and the capital resources available for dividend payments at, the companies in which the fund invests.

 

Investing outside the U.S. — Securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S., or with significant operations or revenues outside the U.S., may lose value because of adverse political, social, economic or market developments (including social instability, regional conflicts, terrorism and war) in the countries or regions in which the issuers operate or generate revenue. These securities may also lose value due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar and/or currencies of other countries. Issuers of these securities may be more susceptible to actions of foreign governments, such as the imposition of price controls or punitive taxes, that could adversely impact revenues. Securities markets in certain countries may be more volatile and/or less liquid than those in the U.S. Investments outside the U.S. may also be subject to different accounting practices and different regulatory, legal and reporting standards and practices, and may be more difficult to value, than those in the U.S. In addition, the value of investments outside the U.S. may be reduced by foreign taxes, including foreign withholding taxes on interest and dividends. Further, there may be increased risks of delayed settlement of securities purchased or sold by the fund. The risks of investing outside the U.S. may be heightened in connection with investments in emerging markets.

 

Investing in emerging markets — Investing in emerging markets may involve risks in addition to and greater than those generally associated with investing in the securities markets of developed countries. For instance, developing countries may have less developed legal and accounting systems than those in developed countries. The governments of these countries may be less stable and more likely to impose capital controls, nationalize a company or industry, place restrictions on foreign ownership and on withdrawing sale proceeds of securities from the country, and/or impose punitive taxes that could adversely affect the prices of securities. In addition, the economies of these countries may be dependent on relatively few industries that are more susceptible to local and global changes. Securities markets in these countries can also be relatively small and have substantially lower trading volumes. As a result, securities issued in these countries may be more volatile and less liquid, and may be more difficult to value, than securities issued in countries with more developed economies and/or markets. Less certainty with respect to security valuations may lead to additional challenges and risks in calculating the fund’s net asset value. Additionally, there may be increased settlement risks for transactions in local securities

 

Investing in debt instruments — The prices of, and the income generated by, bonds and other debt securities held by the fund may be affected by changing interest rates and by changes in the effective maturities and credit ratings of these securities.

 

Rising interest rates will generally cause the prices of bonds and other debt securities to fall. Falling interest rates may cause an issuer to redeem, call or refinance a debt security before its stated maturity, which may result in the fund having to reinvest the proceeds in lower yielding securities. Longer maturity debt securities generally have greater sensitivity to changes in interest rates and may be subject to greater price fluctuations than shorter maturity debt securities.

 

Bonds and other debt securities are also subject to credit risk, which is the possibility that the credit strength of an issuer will weaken and/or an issuer of a debt security will fail to make timely payments of principal or interest and the security will go into default. Credit risk is gauged, in part, by the credit ratings of the debt securities in which the fund invests. However, ratings are only the opinions of the rating agencies issuing them and are not guarantees as to credit quality or an evaluation of market risk. The fund’s investment adviser relies on its own credit analysts to research issuers and issues in seeking to mitigate various credit and default risks.

 

Investing in lower rated debt instruments — Lower rated bonds and other lower rated debt securities generally have higher rates of interest and involve greater risk of default or price declines due to changes in the issuer’s creditworthiness than those of higher quality debt securities. The market prices of these securities may fluctuate more than the prices of higher quality debt securities and may decline significantly in periods of general economic difficulty. These risks may be increased with respect to investments in junk bonds.

 

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Thinly traded securities — There may be little trading in the secondary market for particular bonds or other debt securities, which may make them more difficult to value, acquire or sell.

 

Management — The investment adviser to the fund actively manages the fund’s investments. Consequently, the fund is subject to the risk that the methods and analyses employed by the investment adviser in this process may not produce the desired results. This could cause the fund to lose value or its investment results to lag relevant benchmarks or other funds with similar objectives.

 

5. Certain investment techniques

 

Forward currency contracts — The fund has entered into OTC forward currency contracts, which represent agreements to exchange currencies on specific future dates at predetermined rates. The fund’s investment adviser uses forward currency contracts to manage the fund’s exposure to changes in exchange rates. Upon entering into these contracts, risks may arise from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from possible movements in exchange rates.

 

On a daily basis, forward currency contracts are valued and unrealized appreciation or depreciation for open forward currency contracts is recorded in the fund’s statement of assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are recorded at the time the forward currency contract is closed or offset by another contract with the same broker for the same settlement date and currency. Closed forward currency contracts that have not reached their settlement date are included in the respective receivables or payables for closed forward currency contracts in the fund’s statement of assets and liabilities. Net realized gains or losses from closed forward currency contracts and net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from open forward currency contracts are recorded in the fund’s statement of operations and statements of changes in net assets.

 

Rights of offset — The fund has entered into enforceable master netting agreements with certain counterparties for forward currency contracts, where on any date amounts payable by each party to the other (in the same currency with respect to the same transaction) may be closed or offset by each party’s payment obligation. If an early termination date occurs under these agreements following an event of default or termination event, all obligations of each party to its counterparty are settled net through a single payment in a single currency (“close-out netting”). For financial reporting purposes, the fund does not offset the financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to these master netting arrangements in the statement of assets and liabilities.

 

The following table presents the fund’s forward currency contracts by counterparty that are subject to master netting agreements but that are not offset in the fund’s statement of assets and liabilities. The net amount column shows the impact of offsetting on the fund’s statement of assets and liabilities as of April 30, 2016 (dollars in thousands) if close-out netting was exercised:

 

                Gross amounts not offset in the        
                statement of assets and liabilities and        
                subject to a master netting agreement        
        Gross amounts                                
        recognized in the                                
        statement of assets   Available   Non-cash   Cash   Net
    Counterparty   and liabilities   to offset   collateral*   collateral   amount
Assets:                                                      
    Citibank N.A.     $ 20       $ (20 )     $       $       $  
    Credit Suisse First Boston       1         (1 )                        
    Total     $ 21       $ (21 )     $       $       $  
                                                       
Liabilities:                                                      
    Bank of America     $ 21     $       $       $       $ 21
    Citibank N.A.       27       (20 )                       7
    Credit Suisse First Boston       41       (1 )                       40
    JPMorgan Chase       38                               38
    Total     $ 127     $ (21 )     $       $       $ 106

 

*Non-cash collateral is shown on a settlement basis.

 

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6. Taxation and distributions

 

Federal income taxation — The fund complies with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and intends to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income and net capital gains each year. The fund is not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

As of and during the six months ended April 30, 2016, the fund did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the statement of operations. During the period, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

The fund is not subject to examination by U.S. federal tax authorities, by state tax authorities and by tax authorities outside the U.S. for tax years before 2012, the year the fund commenced operations.

 

Non-U.S. taxation — Dividend and interest income are recorded net of non-U.S. taxes paid. The fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. These reclaims are recorded when the amount is known and there are no significant uncertainties on collectability. Gains realized by the fund on the sale of securities in certain countries are subject to non-U.S. taxes. The fund records a liability based on unrealized gains to provide for potential non-U.S. taxes payable upon the sale of these securities.

 

Distributions — Distributions paid to shareholders are based on net investment income and net realized gains determined on a tax basis, which may differ from net investment income and net realized gains for financial reporting purposes. These differences are due primarily to different treatment for items such as currency gains and losses; capital losses related to sales of certain securities within 30 days of purchase; net capital losses; short-term capital gains and losses; and cost of investments sold.

 

The fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the year in which the net investment income and net realized gains are recorded by the fund for financial reporting purposes. No distributions were paid to shareholders during the six months ended April 30, 2016. For the year ended October 31, 2015, the tax characters of distributions paid to shareholders were ordinary income and long-term capital gain in the amounts of $1,551,000 and $2,466,000, respectively.

 

The components of distributable earnings on a tax basis are reported as of the fund’s most recent year-end. As of October 31, 2015, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Capital loss carryforward*   $ (7,527 )

 

*The capital loss carryforward will be used to offset any capital gains realized by the fund in the current year or in subsequent years. The fund will not make distributions from capital gains while a capital loss carryforward remains.

 

As of April 30, 2016, the tax basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and cost of investments securities were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on investment securities   $ 11,805  
Gross unrealized depreciation on investment securities     (31,655 )
Net unrealized depreciation on investment securities     (19,850 )
Cost of investment securities     211,551  

 

7. Fees and transactions with related parties

 

CGTC, the fund’s investment adviser, is wholly owned by Capital Group International, Inc., which is wholly owned by The Capital Group Companies, Inc. (“CGC”).

 

Investment advisory services — The fund has an investment advisory and service agreement with CGTC that provides for monthly fees accrued daily. The fee is 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the fund.

 

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Other reimbursement — Expense limitations have been imposed through January 1, 2017, to limit the fund’s total annual fund operating expenses to 1.10% (as a percentage of average daily net assets). CGTC has agreed to reimburse a portion of the fees and expenses of the fund. At its discretion, the adviser may elect to extend, modify or terminate the reimbursement. Fees and expenses in the statement of operations are presented gross of the reimbursement from CGTC. The amount reimbursed by CGTC is reflected as reimbursement of fees and expenses.

 

Distribution services — American Funds Distributors®, Inc. (“AFD”), an affiliate of CGC, is the principal underwriter of the fund’s shares. AFD does not receive any compensation related to the sale of shares of the fund.

 

Affiliated officers and trustees — Officers and certain trustees of the fund are or may be considered to be affiliated with CGTC and AFD. No affiliated officers or trustees received any compensation directly from the fund.

 

8. Investment transactions

 

The fund made purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short term securities, of $50,637,000 and $107,719,000 respectively, during the six months ended April 30, 2016.

 

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Financial highlights

 

    Six months
ended
  Year ended October 31   For the
period
1/27/123
through
  For the
period
1/1/12
through
  Year ended
    4/30/161,2   2015   2014   2013   10/31/122,4   1/26/122,4   12/31/114
Net asset value, beginning of period     $9.93       $11.13       $11.51       $11.58       $11.02       $10.45       $11.12  
 Income (loss) from investment operations5:                                                        
Net investment income     .14       .28       .29       .32       .35       .03       .52  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     .06       (1.37 )     (.46 )     (.06 )     .21       .54       (1.19 )
Total from investment operations     .20       (1.09 )     (.17 )     .26       .56       .57       (.67 )
Less dividends and distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income           (.04 )     (.21 )     (.33 )                  
Distributions from net realized gains           (.07 )                              
Total dividends and distributions           (.11 )     (.21 )     (.33 )                  
Net asset value, end of period     $10.13       $9.93        $11.13       $11.51       $11.58     $11.02     $10.45  
Total return6     2.01 %7     (9.85 )%     (1.50 )%     2.19 %     5.08 %     5.45 %     (6.03 )%
                                                         
Ratios/Supplemental data:                                                        
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $194       $287       $421       $604       $518       $387       $381  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before reimbursements/waivers     1.13 %8     1.12 %     1.10 %     1.10 %     1.10 %8     .05 %8     .04 %
Ratio of expenses to average net assets after reimbursements/waivers6     1.10 %8     1.10 %     1.10 %     1.10 %     1.10 %8     .05 %8     .04 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets6     2.99 %8     2.66 %     2.52 %     2.74 %     4.11 %8     3.95 %8     4.78 %
Portfolio turnover rate     25.94 %7     51.50 %     56.13 %     63.85 %     42.49 %     7.00 %     59.52 %1

 

1 Unaudited.
2 Based on operations for the period shown (unless otherwise noted) and, accordingly, may not be representative of a full year.
3 The fund commenced operations as a Registered Investment Company on January 27, 2012.
4 Capital Guardian Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Common Trust Fund (the Predecessor Fund) was reorganized into the Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund effective January 27, 2012. In connection with the reorganization, the Predecessor Fund transferred all its assets and liabilities to the Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund and changed its fiscal year-end from December 31 to October 31.
5 The per-share data is based on average shares outstanding.
6 This row reflects the impact, if any, of certain reimbursements/waivers from CGTC. For the year ended October 31, 2015, and the six months ended April 30, 2016, CGTC reimbursed other fees and expenses.
7 Not annualized.
8 Annualized.

 

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Expense example unaudited

 

As a shareholder of the fund, you incur ongoing costs, including investment advisory services fees and other expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund so you can 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.

 

Actual expenses:

The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses paid during period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes:

The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

    Beginning   Ending   Expenses   Annualized
    account value   account value   paid during   expense
    11/1/2015   4/30/2016   period*   ratio
Actual return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.14     $ 5.53       1.10 %
Hypothetical 5% return before expenses     1,000.00       1,019.39       5.52       1.10  

 

* The “expenses paid during period” are equal to the “annualized expense ratio,” multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, and divided by 366 (to reflect the current period).

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory and Service Agreement

 

The Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund’s board has approved the fund’s Investment Advisory and Service Agreement (the “agreement”) with Capital Guardian Trust Company (“CGTC”) for an additional one-year term through April 30, 2017. The board approved the agreement following the recommendation of the fund’s Contracts Committee (the “committee”), which is composed of all of the fund’s independent board members. The board and the committee determined that the fund’s advisory fee structure was fair and reasonable in relation to the services provided and that approving the agreement was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.

 

In reaching this decision, the board and the committee took into account information furnished to them throughout the year and otherwise provided to them, as well as information prepared specifically in connection with their review of the agreement, and were advised by their independent counsel. They considered the following factors, among others, but did not identify any single issue or particular piece of information that, in isolation, was the controlling factor, and each board and committee member did not necessarily attribute the same weight to each factor.

 

1. Nature, extent and quality of services

 

The board and the committee considered the depth and quality of CGTC’s investment management process, including its global research capabilities; the experience, capability and integrity of its senior management and other personnel; the low turnover rates of its key personnel; the overall financial strength and stability of CGTC and the Capital Group organization; and the ongoing evolution of CGTC’s organizational structure designed to maintain and strengthen these qualities. The board and the committee also considered the nature, extent and quality of administrative, compliance and shareholder services provided by CGTC to the fund under the agreement and other agreements. The board and the committee concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by CGTC have benefited and should continue to benefit the fund and its shareholders.

 

2. Investment results

 

The board and the committee considered the investment results of the fund in light of its objective of providing long-term growth and preservation of capital with lower volatility of returns than emerging markets equities. They compared the fund’s investment results with the results of relevant market indexes over various periods through October 31, 2015. This report, including the letter to shareholders and related disclosures, contains certain information about the fund’s investment results. The board and the committee reviewed the fund’s investment results measured against various indexes, including the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI index, the J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified index, the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global index, and the Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Average. They noted that for the lifetime, one-year, 10-month and three-month periods, the fund’s investment results were above all benchmarks except the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global index. They further noted that for the three-year period, the fund’s investment results were above the J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified index but below all other benchmarks, and for the one-month period, the fund’s investment results were above the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global index but below all other benchmarks. The board and the committee concluded that the fund’s investment results have been sufficient for renewal and that CGTC’s record in managing the fund indicated that its continued management should benefit the fund and its shareholders.

 

3. Advisory fees and total expenses

 

The board and the committee compared the advisory fees and total expense levels of the fund to those of other relevant funds. They observed that the fund’s advisory fees were in line with the median of the other relevant funds in the Lipper Emerging Markets Fund category, and its total expense level was lower than the Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Averages. The board and the committee noted that the fees paid to CGTC by clients with separately managed accounts are in many cases lower than those paid by the fund and concluded that the differences appropriately reflected the significant investment, operational and regulatory differences between advising the fund and the other clients. The board and the committee concluded that the fund’s cost structure was fair and reasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the fund’s shareholders receive reasonable value in return for the advisory fees paid to CGTC by the fund.

 

28 Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund
 

4. Ancillary benefits

 

The board and the committee considered a variety of other benefits that CGTC and its affiliates receive as a result of CGTC’s relationship with the fund, including fees for administrative services paid to Capital Group Private Client Services, a division of Capital Bank and Trust company, and possible ancillary benefits to CGTC and its affiliates in managing other investment vehicles and accounts. The board and the committee reviewed CGTC’s portfolio trading practices, noting the potential benefits CGTC receives from the research obtained with commissions from portfolio transactions made on behalf of the fund. The board and the committee took these ancillary benefits into account in evaluating the reasonableness of the advisory fees paid to CGTC by the fund.

 

5. Adviser financial information

 

The board and the committee reviewed information regarding CGTC’s costs of providing services to the fund, including personnel, systems and resources of investment, compliance, trading and other administrative operations. They considered CGTC’s costs and related cost allocation methodology as well as their willingness to invest in technology, infrastructure and staff to maintain and expand services and capabilities, respond to industry and regulatory developments, and attract and retain qualified personnel. They noted information regarding the compensation structure for CGTC’s investment professionals. The board and the committee noted the competitiveness and cyclicality of both the mutual fund industry and the capital markets, and the importance in that environment of The Capital Group organization’s long-term profitability for maintaining CGTC’s independence, company culture and management continuity. They further considered CGTC’s reimbursement of fund expenses through voluntary fee caps. The board and the committee concluded that the fund’s advisory fee structure reflected a reasonable sharing of benefits between CGTC and fund shareholders.

 

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Office of the fund and of the investment adviser

Capital Guardian Trust Company
6455 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618-4518

 

Transfer agent for shareholder accounts

J.P. Morgan Investor Services Company
One Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

 

Custodian of assets

JPMorgan Chase Bank
270 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017-2070

 

Counsel

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
300 South Grand Avenue
Twenty-second Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071-3132

 

Independent registered public accounting firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP
695 Town Center Drive
Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7188

 

Principal underwriter

American Funds Distributors, Inc.
333 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1406

 

Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectus, which can be obtained from Capital Guardian Trust Company by calling (800) 266-9532 and should be read carefully before investing.

 

Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund files a complete list of its portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. This filing is available free of charge on the SEC website (sec.gov). You may also review or, for a fee, copy this filing at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Additional information regarding the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy at (800) SEC-0330. Additionally, the list of portfolio holdings is available by calling your relationship manager at (800) 266-9532.

 

The proxy voting procedures and policies of Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund — which describe how we vote proxies relating to portfolio securities — are available upon request by calling your relationship manager at (800) 266-9532. The fund files its proxy voting record with the SEC for the 12 months ended June 30 by August 31. The report also is available on the SEC website or by calling your relationship manager.

 

Lit. No. MFGESRX-370-0616P Printed in USA TAG/CGIRV/10328-S56374

© 2016 Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund

 

 

 

ITEM 2 – Code of Ethics

 

Not applicable for filing of semi-annual reports to shareholders.

 

 

ITEM 3 – Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

Not applicable for filing of semi-annual reports to shareholders.

 

 

ITEM 4 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

Not applicable for filing of semi-annual reports to shareholders.

 

 

ITEM 5 – Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

 

Not applicable to this Registrant, insofar as the Registrant is not a listed issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

ITEM 6 – Schedule of Investments

 

Not applicable, insofar as the schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

 

ITEM 7 – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

Not applicable to this Registrant, insofar as the Registrant is not a closed-end management investment company.

 

 

ITEM 8 – Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

Not applicable to this Registrant, insofar as the Registrant is not a closed-end management investment company.

 

 

ITEM 9 – Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

 

Not applicable to this Registrant, insofar as the Registrant is not a closed-end management investment company.

 

 

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 since the Registrant last submitted a proxy statement to its shareholders. The procedures are as follows. The Registrant has a nominating committee comprised solely of persons who are not considered ‘‘interested persons’’ of the Registrant within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The committee periodically reviews such issues as the board’s composition, responsibilities, committees, compensation and other relevant issues, and recommends any appropriate changes to the full board of trustees. While the committee normally is able to identify from its own resources an ample number of qualified candidates, it will consider shareholder suggestions of persons to be considered as nominees to fill future vacancies on the board. Such suggestions must be sent in writing to the nominating committee of the Registrant, c/o the Registrant’s Secretary, and must be accompanied by complete biographical and occupational data on the prospective nominee, along with a written consent of the prospective nominee for consideration of his or her name by the nominating committee.

 

 

ITEM 11 – Controls and Procedures

 

(a) The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded, based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 30a-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940), that such controls and procedures are adequate and reasonably designed to achieve the purposes described in paragraph (c) of such rule.
   
(b) There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the Registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

ITEM 12 – Exhibits

 

(a)(1) Not applicable for filing of semi-annual reports to shareholders.
   
(a)(2) The certifications required by Rule 30a-2 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached as exhibits hereto.

 

 
 

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.

 

  CAPITAL GROUP EMERGING MARKETS TOTAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
   
  By /s/ John S. Armour
 

John S. Armour, President and

Principal Executive Officer

   
  Date: June 30, 2016

 

 

 

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/ John S. Armour

John S. Armour, President and

Principal Executive Officer

 
Date: June 30, 2016

 

 

 

By /s/ Gregory F. Niland

Gregory F. Niland, Treasurer and

Principal Financial Officer

 
Date: June 30, 2016