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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-22704

 

CAMBRIA ETF TRUST 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

3300 Highland Avenue 

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Corporation Service Company 2711 Centerville Road 

Suite 400

Wilmington, DE 19808

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

With a Copy to:

W. John McGuire

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20004

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-310-683-5500

 

Date of fiscal year end: April 30

 

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2023

 
 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

 

 

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD)

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF (FYLD)

Cambria Global Value ETF (GVAL)

Cambria Global Momentum ETF (GMOM)

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF (GAA)

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF (VAMO)

Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF (FAIL)

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF (EYLD)

Cambria Tail Risk ETF (TAIL)

Cambria Trinity ETF (TRTY)

Cambria Cannabis ETF (TOKE)

Cambria Global Real Estate ETF (BLDG)

 

Annual Report

 

April 30, 2023

 

 
 
 
 

 

Cambria Investment Management

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) 1
Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance (Unaudited) 7
Schedules of Investments   
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF 19
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF 21
Cambria Global Value ETF 24
Cambria Global Momentum ETF 28
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF 30
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF 33
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF 36
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF 38
Cambria Tail Risk ETF 41
Cambria Trinity ETF 42
Cambria Cannabis ETF 45
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF 47
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 49
Statements of Operations 52
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 55
Financial Highlights 61
Notes to Financial Statements 73
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 89
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited) 91
Approval of Advisory Agreement & Board Considerations (Unaudited) 93
Liquidity Risk Management Program (Unaudited) 96
Trustees and Officers of the Cambria ETF Trust (Unaudited) 97
Notice to Shareholders (Unaudited) 98
Supplemental Information (Unaudited) 99

 

The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Form N-PORT reports are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

A description of the policies and procedures that Cambria Investment Management L.P., the Funds’ investment advisor, uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling (855)-383-4636; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. 

 
 
Cambria ETF Trust Shareholder Letter
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

We are pleased to present the following annual report for the Cambria ETF Trust.

 

SYLD

 

The Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (“SYLD”) launched on May 13, 2013. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, SYLD posted a loss of 9.65%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, SYLD posted a loss of 1.59%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, SYLD gained 209.53%.

 

We believe that the S&P 500 Index (S&P 500) serves as a suitable benchmark for SYLD. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. S&P 500 for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  SYLD S&P 500
Annualized Returns Since Inception 12.01% 11.98%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception 209.53% 208.81%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -1.59% 2.66%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -9.65% 2.72%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -1.59% (1 year), 11.62% (annualized five year), and 12.01% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -1.67% (1 year), 11.58% (annualized five year), and 12.00% (annualized since inception).

 

FYLD

 

The Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF (“FYLD”) launched on December 2, 2013. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, FYLD posted a loss of 1.79%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, FYLD posted a gain of 2.72%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, FYLD posted a gain of 50.42%.

 

We believe that the MSCI EAFE Index (MSCI EAFE) serves as a suitable benchmark for FYLD. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. MSCI EAFE for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  FYLD MSCI EAFE
Annualized Returns Since Inception 4.44% 4.65%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception 50.42% 53.35%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 2.72% 9.00%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -1.79% 3.42%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: 2.72% (1 year), 4.14% (annualized five year), and 4.44% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: 3.69% (1 year), 4.22% (annualized five year), and 4.50% (annualized since inception).

 

GVAL

 

The Cambria Global Value ETF (“GVAL”) launched on March 11, 2014. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, GVAL posted a gain of 0.71%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, GVAL posted a gain of 6.97%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, the Fund posted a gain of 9.72%.

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Shareholder Letter
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

We believe that the MSCI ACWI Index (MSCI ACWI) serves as a suitable benchmark for GVAL. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. MSCI ACWI for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  GVAL MSCI ACWI
Annualized Returns Since Inception 1.02% 7.85%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception 9.72% 99.39%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 6.97% 2.59%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 0.71% 1.72%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: 6.97% (1 year), -0.80% (annualized five year), and 1.02% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: 7.40% (1 year), -0.86% (annualized five year), and 0.98% (annualized since inception).

 

GMOM

 

The Cambria Global Momentum ETF (“GMOM”) launched on November 3, 2014. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, GMOM posted a loss of 3.52%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, GMOM posted a loss of 8.81%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, GMOM posted a gain of 35.49%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for GMOM is the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI) because the equity-bond blend is the precursor to most modern asset allocation strategies. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. SPBXMI for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  GMOM SPBXMI
Annualized Returns Since Inception 3.64% 6.22%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception 35.49% 66.92%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -8.81% 1.03%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -3.52% 1.97%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -8.81% (1 year), 2.94% (annualized five year), and 3.64% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -8.94% (1 year), 2.86% (annualized five year), and 3.61% (annualized since inception).

 

GAA

 

The Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF (“GAA”) launched on December 9, 2014. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, GAA posted a loss of 2.40%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, GAA posted a loss of 1.58%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, GAA posted a gain of 43.94%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for GAA is the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI) because the equity-bond blend is the precursor to most modern asset allocation strategies. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. SPBXMI for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  GAA SPBXMI
Annualized Returns Since Inception 4.44% 6.07%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception 43.94% 63.98%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -1.58% 1.03%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -2.40% 1.97%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -1.58% (1 year), 3.83% (annualized five year), and 4.44% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as April 30, 2023 is as follows: -2.46% (1 year), 3.78% (annualized five year), and 4.42% (annualized since inception).

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Shareholder Letter
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

VAMO

 

The Cambria Value and Momentum ETF (“VAMO”) launched on September 8, 2015. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, VAMO posted a loss of 9.51%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, VAMO posted a loss of 4.34%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, VAMO posted a gain of 6.05%.

 

We believe that the S&P 500 Index (S&P 500) serves as a suitable benchmark for VAMO, as VAMO offers a diversified, value-oriented exposure to US equities with downside risk hedging. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. S&P 500 for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  VAMO S&P 500
Annualized Returns Since Inception 0.77% 12.39%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception 6.05% 144.12%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -4.34% 2.66%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -9.51% 2.72%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -4.34% (1 year), 0.85% (annualized five year), and 0.77% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows -3.64% (1 year), 0.83% (annualized five year), and 0.77% (annualized since inception).

 

FAIL

 

The Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF (“FAIL”) launched on February 22, 2016 and changed its name and investment objective on March 15, 2021. Fund performance prior to March 15, 2021 reflects the investment objective and principal investment strategy of the Fund when it was the Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF and it sought income and capital appreciation from investments in securities and instruments that provide exposure to sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, the Fund posted a loss of 0.86%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, the Fund posted a loss of 9.78%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, the Fund posted a loss of 4.86%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for FAIL, given the Fund’s new investment objective and principal investment strategy, is the Bloomberg Barclays US Short Treasury Index (“Short Treasury”). Prior to March 15, 2021, the Fund’s performance benchmark was the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI). The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. the spliced benchmark (WGBI/Short Treasury) and Short Treasury for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

    Vs Benchmark  
 FAIL* Spliced Index –WGBI/Short Treasury** Short Treasury
Annualized Returns Since Inception -0.69% 2.45% 1.25%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception -4.86% 19.01% 9.36%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -9.78% 2.62% 2.62%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -0.86% 1.13% 1.13%

 

*The Fund’s objective changed effective March 15, 2021.

**Reflects performance of WGBI prior to March 15, 2021 and Short Treasury thereafter.

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -9.78% (1 year), -4.73% (annualized five year), and -0.69% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -8.19% (1 year), -4.80% (annualized five year), and -0.63% (annualized since inception).

 

EYLD

 

The Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF (“EYLD”) launched on July 13, 2016. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, EYLD posted a loss of 2.50%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, EYLD posted a gain of 1.64%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, EYLD posted a gain of 60.32%.

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Shareholder Letter
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

We believe that the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (MSCI EEM) serves as a suitable benchmark for EYLD. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. MSCI EEM for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  EYLD MSCI EEM
Annualized Returns Since Inception 7.19% 4.74%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception 60.32% 36.99%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 1.64% -6.09%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -2.50% -4.68%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: 1.64% (1 year), 1.47% (annualized 5 year), and 7.19% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: 5.41% (1 year), 1.83% (annualized 5 year) and 7.50% (annualized since inception).

 

TAIL

 

The Cambria Tail Risk ETF (“TAIL”) launched on April 5, 2017. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, TAIL posted a loss of 1.30%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, TAIL posted a loss of 11.86%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, TAIL posted a loss of 37.30%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for TAIL is the Bloomberg Barclays Short Treasury Index (Short Treasury). TAIL is not an aggressive hedging strategy, and as such, an index of short-term Treasuries which approximates a conservative money-market fund is a suitable benchmark. Short Treasury tracks the market for treasury bills issued by the US government. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. Short Treasury for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  TAIL Short Treasury
Annualized Returns Since Inception -7.40% 1.39%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception -37.30% 8.77%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -11.86% 2.62%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -1.30% 1.13%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -11.86% (1 year), -6.41% (annualized 5 year), and -7.40% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -12.13% (1 year), -6.46% (annualized 5 year), and -7.42% (annualized since inception).

 

TRTY

 

The Cambria Trinity ETF (“TRTY”) launched on September 7, 2018. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, TRTY posted a loss of 3.06%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, TRTY posted a loss of 3.99%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, TRTY posted a gain of 16.03%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for TRTY is the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI) because the equity-bond blend is the precursor to most modern asset allocation strategies. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. SPBXMI for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  TRTY SPBXMI
Annualized Returns Since Inception 3.26% 5.85%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception 16.03% 30.17%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -3.99% 1.03%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -3.06% 1.97%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -3.99% (1 year) and 3.26% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows -4.70% (1 year) and 3.27% (annualized since inception).

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Shareholder Letter
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

TOKE

 

The Cambria Cannabis ETF (“TOKE”) launched on July 24, 2019. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, TOKE posted a loss of 12.52%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, TOKE posted a loss of 35.04%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, TOKE posted a loss of 71.62%.

 

We believe that the S&P 500 Index (S&P 500) serves as a suitable benchmark for TOKE. The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. S&P 500 for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  TOKE S&P 500
Annualized Returns Since Inception -28.40% 10.77%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception -71.62% 47.06%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -35.04% 2.66%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -12.52% -2.72%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -35.04% (1 year) and -28.40% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -35.84% (1 year) and -28.46% (annualized since inception).

 

BLDG

 

The Global Real Estate ETF (“BLDG”) launched on September 23, 2020. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2023, BLDG posted a loss of 10.28%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, BLDG posted a loss of 14.47%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2023, BLDG posted a gain of 14.95%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for BLDG is the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global REIT Index (ENXG). The table below shows the performance of the Fund (NAV) vs. ENXG for the three-month, 12-month and since inception periods ended April 30, 2023.

 

  Vs Benchmark
  BLDG ENXG
Annualized Returns Since Inception 5.51% 8.30%
Cumulative Returns Since Inception 14.95% 23.04%
12 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -14.47% -14.12%
3 Months Ended 4/30/2023 -10.28% -5.59%

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: -14.47% (1 year) and 14.95% (cumulative since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as of April 30, 2023 is as follows: (13.88)% (1 year) and 15.47% (cumulative since inception).

 

Sincerely,

 

Mebane Faber

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Shareholder Letter
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

 

Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Market price returns are based upon the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at the close of the exchange and does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

 

The information provided represents the opinion of the manager at a specific point in time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future events or investment advice.

 

Indices are unmanaged and do not include the effect of fees. One cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The S&P 500 Index is a diverse index that includes 500 American companies that represent over 70% of the total market capitalization of the U.S. stock market.

 

The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index, designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada, consisting of 21 stock markets in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East.

 

The MSCI ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. MSCI ACWI consists of 47 country indexes comprising 23 developed and 24 emerging market country indexes.

 

The S&P Balanced Equity and Bond Index is comprised of three multi-asset class indices, each with a particular risk level. The indices consist of U.S. Treasury Bonds and Equities with the following asset mix proportions: Conservative: 75% Treasuries/25% Equities, Moderate: 50% Treasuries/50% Equities, Growth: 25% Treasuries/75% Equities. The Moderate Index (SPBXMI) has long been used by academia and practitioners alike as a measurement for broad asset allocation strategies.

 

The FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI) measures the performance of fixed-rate, local currency, investment grade sovereign bonds. WGBI is a widely used benchmark that currently comprises sovereign debt from over 20 countries, denominated in a variety of currencies, and has more than 25 years of history available. WGBI provides a broad benchmark for the global sovereign fixed income market. Sub-indices are available in any combination of currency, maturity, or rating.

 

The Bloomberg Barclays US Short Treasury Index is composed of zero-coupon Treasury Bills and fixed-rate Treasury bonds with a maturity between one and 12 months. As Treasury bonds and notes fall below one year -to-maturity and exit the US Treasury Index, they become eligible for the Short Treasury Index. Maturity sub-indices are published in three-month increments: 1-3 month, 3-6 month, 6-9 month, and 9-12 month and can be separated into sub-indices that only include bills or only include notes that have aged below 1-year.

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free-float weighted equity index that captures large- and mid-cap representation across emerging markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

 

The FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global REIT Index measures the total return, stated in US dollar terms, of the size- and liquidity-screened stocks in both developed and emerging markets of the publicly traded real estate companies that qualify for REIT status under the tax law in the country of domicile.

 

 
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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF versus the S&P 500 Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, SYLD returned -1.59% at net asset value (NAV) and -1.67% at market underperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, by 4.25%. An underweight allocation and security selection in Technology, an overweight allocation to and security selection in consumer discretionary, and financials were main drivers of underperformance relative to the benchmark. Underperformance was offset somewhat by security selection in materials.

 

On a contribution to total return basis energy, materials, and healthcare were the best performers contributing 1.01%, 0.93% and 0.16% respectively. On a contribution to total return basis financials, consumer services, and information technology were the worst performing sectors contributing -1.61%, -0.72%, and -0.58% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF - NAV -1.59% 28.07% 11.62% 12.01%
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF - Market -1.67% 28.08% 11.58% 12.00%
S&P 500 Index 2.66% 14.52% 11.45% 11.98%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is May 13, 2013.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The index is unmanaged and is not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation, with each stock’s weight in the Index proportionate to its market value.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF versus the MSCI EAFE Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, FYLD returned 2.72% at net asset value (NAV) and 3.69% at market underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Total Return Index, by 6.28%. During this period, an underweight allocation and security selection in France and Germany, as well as overweight allocation and security selection in Hong Kong drove underperformance relative to EAFE. Security selection in Japan and Sweden offset underperformance somewhat.

 

On a contribution to total return basis Japan, Sweden, and France allocations were the best performers contributing 3.21%, 1.34%, and 0.88% respectively. On a contribution to total return basis Hong Kong, Australia, and Netherlands allocations were the worst performers contributing -1.66%, -0.54% and -0.31% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF - NAV 2.72% 18.05% 4.14% 4.44%
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF - Market 3.69% 18.89% 4.22% 4.50%
MSCI EAFE Index 9.00% 12.22% 4.14% 4.65%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is December 2, 2013.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index consists of the following 21 developed market country indexes: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Global Value ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Global Value ETF versus the MSCI ACWI

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, GVAL returned 6.97% at net asset value (NAV) and 7.40% at market outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Total Return Index, by 4.38%. Overweight allocation to and security selection in Turkey and Portugal, Security selection in Chile, as well as exposure to the Chilean peso drove outperformance relative to ACWI.

 

On a contribution to total return basis Turkey, Chile, and Portugal allocations were the best performers contributing 6.01%, 2.27%, and 2.00% respectively. On a contribution to total return Colombia, Malaysia and Norway allocations were the worst performers contributing -1.60%, -1.27% and -0.54% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Global Value ETF - NAV 6.97% 12.32% -0.80% 1.02%
Cambria Global Value ETF - Market 7.40% 12.48% -0.86% 0.98%
MSCI ACWI 2.59% 12.56% 7.56% 7.85%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is March 11, 2014.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.70%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI consists of 47 country indices comprising 23 developed and 24 emerging market country indices. The developed market country indices included are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The emerging market country indices included are: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Global Momentum ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Global Momentum ETF versus the S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, GMOM returned -8.81% at net asset value (NAV) and -8.94% at market underperforming its benchmark, the S&P Balanced Equity & Bond Moderate Index, by 9.84%. GMOM is a tactical trend and momentum strategy and was concentrated in Real Assets over the period. Negative performance was primarily driven by natural resources, commodities, and energy. Global value stocks, global consumer staples, and gold offset negative performance, somewhat.

 

On a contribution to total return basis global value equities, Gold, and emerging market equities were the best performers contributing 0.80%, 0.51% and 0.35% respectively. On a contribution to total return basis energy, commodities, gold miners were the worst performers contributing -1.63%, -1.40% and -0.70% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Global Momentum ETF - NAV -8.81% 9.45% 2.94% 3.64%
Cambria Global Momentum ETF - Market -8.94% 9.27% 2.86% 3.61%
S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index 1.03% 4.49% 6.52% 6.22%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is November 3, 2014.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 1.11%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The index is unmanaged and is not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index the S&P 500 Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index combines investable S&P indices for core equity and fixed income to provide a regularly rebalanced multi-asset measure for moderate risk-reward profiles. The construction of the index consists of a position in the S&P 500 Total Return Index with 50% weight, and a position in the S&P U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Index with 50% weight.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF versus the S&P Balanced Equity Bond – Moderate Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, GAA returned -1.58% at net asset value (NAV) and -2.46% at market underperforming its benchmark, the S&P Balanced Equity & Bond Moderate Index, by 2.61%. GAA is a buy and hold global asset allocation portfolio. Commodities and global real estate were the primary drivers of negative returns during the period. Negative performance was offset slightly by global value stocks and local currency emerging market government bonds.

 

On a contribution to total return basis global value equities, emerging market debt and emerging market equities were the best performers contributing 0.47%, 0.37% and 0.34% respectively. On a contribution to total return basis commodities, global real estate and US bonds were the worst performers contributing -1.16%, -0.82% and -0.24% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF - NAV -1.58% 8.30% 3.83% 4.44%
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF - Market -2.46% 8.77% 3.78% 4.42%
S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index 1.03% 4.49% 6.52% 6.07%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is December 9, 2014.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.42%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index the S&P 500 Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index combines investable S&P indices for core equity and fixed income to provide a regularly rebalanced multi-asset measure for moderate risk-reward profiles. The construction of the index consists of a position in the S&P 500 Total Return Index with 50% weight, and a position in the S&P U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Index with 50% weight.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF versus S&P 500 Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, VAMO returned -4.34% at net asset value (NAV) and -3.64% at market underperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, by 7.00%. VAMO’s underperformance was driven by its target 50% hedge against the S&P 500 as well as an underweight allocation to Technology, as well as an underweight allocation to and security selection in health care relative to the S&P 500.

 

On a contribution to total return basis consumer discretionary and communication services were the best performing sectors contributing 0.59%b and 0.05% respectively. On a contribution to total return basis financials, materials and consumer staples were the worst performing sectors contributing -1.10%, -0.71% and -0.53% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF - NAV -4.34% 15.50% 0.85% 0.77%
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF - Market -3.64% 16.64% 0.83% 0.77%
S&P 500 Index 2.66% 14.52% 11.45% 12.39%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is September 8, 2015.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation, with each stock’s weight in the Index proportionate to its market value.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF versus the FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, FAIL returned -9.78% at net asset value and -8.19% at market underperforming its benchmark, the Barclays Short Treasury Total Return Index, by 12.40%. The performance of the Put Options on the MSCI EAFE and EM indices were mixed, however, as a whole, they drove negative performance. With the exception of Colombia bond positions, exposure to Local Currency Emerging Market Government Bonds offset negative performance somewhat over the period.

 

On a contribution to total return basis emerging market sovereign bonds were the best performers. MXEA and MXEF Index options and US Bonds were the worst performers.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF - NAV -9.78% -5.84% -4.73% -0.69%
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF - Market -8.19% -4.44% -4.80% -0.63%
Bloomberg Barclays US Short Treasury Index 2.62% 0.86% 1.47% 1.25%
FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index -5.32% -6.61% -3.81% -1.52%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is February 22, 2016.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.71%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

The put options purchased by FAIL give the Fund with the right to sell the underlying asset (index or ETF) to the put seller at a specified price (strike price) within a specified time period.

 

Bloomberg Barclays US Short Treasury Index is composed of zero-coupon Treasury Bills and fixed-rate. Treasury bonds with a maturity between 1 and 12 months. As Treasury bonds and notes fall below one year-to-maturity and exit the U.S. Treasury Index, they become eligible for the Short Treasury Index. Maturity subindices are published in three-month increments: 1-3 month, 3-6 month, 6-9 month, and 9-12 month and can be separated into subindices that only include bills or only include notes that have aged below 1-year.

 

FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index measures the performance of fixed- rate, local currency, investment grade sovereign bonds. The WGBI is a widely used benchmark that currently comprises sovereign debt from over 20 countries, denominated in a variety of currencies, and has more than 25 years of history available. The WGBI provides a broad benchmark for the global sovereign fixed income market. Sub-indices are available in any combination of currency, maturity, or rating.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF versus the MSCI Emerging Markets Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, EYLD returned 1.64% at net asset value (NAV) and 5.41% at market outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index, by 7.73%. Security selection in China and Taiwan, as well as an overweight allocation to Turkey relative to the MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index was the primary driver of outperformance.

 

On a contribution to total return basis China, Turkey, and Mexico allocations were the best performers contributing 3.53%, 1.48%, and 1.30% respectively. On a contribution to total return basis India, South Korea, and South Africa allocations were the worst performers contributing -1.35%, -1.23% and -0.93% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF - NAV 1.64% 11.23% 1.47% 7.19%
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF - Market 5.41% 12.56% 1.83% 7.50%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index -6.09% 4.71% -0.67% 4.74%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is July 13, 2016 and the Fund commenced operations on July 14, 2016.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.64%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free-float weighted equity index that captures large and mid -cap representation across Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Tail Risk ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Tail Risk ETF versus the Bloomberg Barclays US Short Treasury Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, TAIL returned -11.86% at net asset value (NAV) and -12.13% at market underperforming its benchmark, the Barclays Short Treasury Total Return Index, by 14.48%. With the S&P 500 positive for the 12-month period, aside from a few select contracts, TAIL’s Put Options on the S&P 500 were the primary driver of negative performance. US treasuries offset negative performance somewhat.

 

On a contribution to total return SPX Index put options were the worst performer contributing -10.47% to performance.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Tail Risk ETF - NAV -11.86% -12.78% -6.41% -7.40%
Cambria Tail Risk ETF - Market -12.13% -12.89% -6.46% -7.42%
Bloomberg Barclays US Short Treasury Index 2.62% 0.86% 1.47% 1.39%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is April 5, 2017.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

Bloomberg Barclays US Short Treasury Index is composed of zero-coupon Treasury Bills and fixed-rate. Treasury bonds with a maturity between 1 and 12 months. As Treasury bonds and notes fall below one year-to-maturity and exit the U.S. Treasury Index, they become eligible for the Short Treasury Index. Maturity subindices are published in three-month increments: 1-3 month, 3-6 month, 6-9 month, and 9-12 month and can be separated into subindices that only include bills or only include notes that have aged below 1-year.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Trinity ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Trinity ETF versus the S&P Balanced Equity Bond – Moderate Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, TRTY returned -3.99% at net asset value (NAV) and -4.70% at market underperforming its benchmark, the S&P Balanced Equity & Bond Moderate Index, by 5.02%. The main drivers of negative performance were commodities, natural resources, global real estate, and energy.

 

On a contribution to total return basis global equities, emerging market debt, and emerging market equity were the best performers contributing 0.68%, 0.48% and 0.30% respectively. On a contribution to total return basis commodities, energy, and global real estate were the worst performers contributing -0.93%, -0.60% and -0.47% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year Since Inception*
Cambria Trinity ETF - NAV -3.99% 9.29% 3.26%
Cambria Trinity ETF - Market -4.70% 9.02% 3.27%
S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index 1.03% 4.49% 5.85%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is September 17, 2018.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.50%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index the S&P 500 Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index combines investable S&P indices for core equity and fixed income to provide a regularly rebalanced multi-asset measure for moderate risk-reward profiles. The construction of the index consists of a position in the S&P 500 Total Return Index with 50% weight, and a position in the S&P U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Index with 50% weight.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Cannabis ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Cannabis ETF versus the S&P 500 Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, TOKE returned -35.04% at net asset value (NAV) and -35.84% at market underperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500 Total Return Index, by 37.70%. Underperformance of TOKE over the period can be attributed to the underperformance of marijuana and ancillary marijuana companies relative to the S&P 500. As a thematic fund, we generally expect the Fund to underperform when the overall cannabis industry does poorly and vice versa.

 

On a contribution to total return basis Imperial Brands PLC, Philip Morris International, and Universal Corp were the best performers contributing 1.31%, 0.31% and 0.05% respectively. On a contribution to total return basis Scotts Miracle-Gro, Innovative Industrial Properties, and Tilray Brands were the worst performers contributing -3.14%, -2.93% and -2.60% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year 3 Year Since Inception
Cambria Cannabis ETF - NAV -35.04% -15.48% -28.40%
Cambria Cannabis ETF - Market -35.84% -15.60% -28.46%
S&P 500 Index 2.66% 14.52% 10.77%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is July 24, 2019.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855 -ETF-INFO (383 -4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%; however, TOKE’s investment adviser has agreed to waive 17 basis points (0.17%) of its management fees for the Fund until at least August 31, 2024. This agreement may be terminated only by, or with the consent of, the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation, with each stock’s weight in the Index proportionate to its market value.

 

 

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  Manager’s Discussion and
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF Analysis of Fund Performance

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Global Real Estate ETF versus the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global REITs Index

 

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2023, BLDG returned -14.47% at net asset value (NAV) and -13.88% at market underperforming its benchmark, the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global REIT Total Return Index, by 0.35%. From a global perspective, negative returns were driven primarily by the US, and were partially offset by positive returns in Turkey and Mexico. From a category perspective, negative returns were driven by office and diversified REITs.

 

On a contribution to total return basis Turkey, Mexico, and Netherlands allocations were the best performers contributing 2.27%, 1.96%, and 0.50% respectively. On a contribution to total return basis United States, Canada, and United Kingdom allocations were the worst performers contributing -10.45%, -2.16% and -1.18% respectively.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the Periods Ended April 30, 2023

 

  1 Year Since Inception
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF - NAV -14.47% 5.51%
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF - Market -13.88% 5.69%
FTSE EPRA Nareit Global REITs Index -14.12% 8.30%

 

 

 

*Fund inception date is September 23, 2020.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global REIT Index: measures the total return, stated in US dollar terms, of the size- and liquidity-screened stocks in both developed and emerging markets of the publicly traded real estate companies that qualify for REIT status under the tax law in the country of domicile.

 

 

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Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings  
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  
Consumer Discretionary 25.12%
Financials 19.38%
Materials 18.73%
Energy 16.63%
Industrials 8.07%
Health Care 6.03%
Information Technology 5.19%
Consumer Staples 0.85%
  100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Common Stocks (99.19%)          
Consumer Discretionary (24.91%)          
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(a)   252,434   $5,942,296 
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(a)   179,075    7,265,073 
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.   41,990    5,271,005 
AutoNation, Inc.(a)   79,781    10,507,158 
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.(b)   434,226    3,421,701 
Big Lots, Inc.(b)   300,352    2,700,164 
Caleres, Inc.   267,748    6,104,654 
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.   62,738    9,097,637 
Dillard's, Inc., Class A(b)   37,050    11,055,349 
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.   262,808    7,340,227 
Foot Locker, Inc.   181,298    7,612,703 
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(a)   78,299    9,294,091 
Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.   203,775    6,141,779 
Hibbett, Inc.   110,162    5,985,101 
LKQ Corp.   133,627    7,714,287 
Macy's, Inc.   320,853    5,242,738 
ODP Corp.(a)   150,917    6,521,124 
Oxford Industries, Inc.   69,901    7,213,084 
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.   72,741    10,080,448 
PulteGroup, Inc.   155,857    10,465,798 
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.   456,209    5,483,632 
Tapestry, Inc.   189,202    7,721,334 
Toll Brothers, Inc.   166,127    10,617,177 
Whirlpool Corp.   43,472    6,068,256 
Zumiez, Inc.(a)   230,451    4,029,436 
         178,896,252 
Consumer Staples (0.84%)          
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.(b)   127,293    6,046,418 
   Shares   Value 
Energy (16.50%)        
APA Corp.   167,713   $6,180,224 
California Resources Corp.   154,128    6,242,184 
Civitas Resources, Inc.   107,244    7,405,198 
CNX Resources Corp.(a)   432,744    6,720,514 
ConocoPhillips   67,431    6,937,976 
CONSOL Energy, Inc.   129,173    7,665,126 
CVR Energy, Inc.   358,891    9,453,189 
Devon Energy Corp.   123,747    6,611,802 
Exxon Mobil Corp.   83,239    9,850,503 
Marathon Oil Corp.   273,923    6,617,980 
Marathon Petroleum Corp.   68,172    8,316,984 
Ovintiv, Inc.   154,869    5,587,673 
PDC Energy, Inc.   121,030    7,873,001 
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.   30,134    6,555,652 
Plains GP Holdings LP, Class A   619,229    8,297,669 
Valero Energy Corp.   70,970    8,138,130 
         118,453,805 
Financials (19.22%)          
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.   50,145    7,239,935 
Aflac, Inc.   120,536    8,419,440 
Allstate Corp.   55,822    6,461,955 
Ally Financial, Inc.   183,521    4,841,284 
American Financial Group, Inc.   53,352    6,547,891 
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.   29,887    9,119,121 
Assured Guaranty, Ltd.   148,447    7,996,840 
Cathay General Bancorp   181,792    5,793,711 
Discover Financial Services   61,997    6,414,830 
Federated Hermes, Inc.   216,866    8,976,084 
Hilltop Holdings, Inc.   220,571    6,842,112 
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.   221,852    7,105,919 
Lincoln National Corp.   103,740    2,254,270 
Loews Corp.   121,771    7,010,356 
MetLife, Inc.   103,246    6,332,077 
Mr Cooper Group, Inc.(a)   144,989    6,712,991 
Principal Financial Group, Inc.   108,927    8,135,758 
SLM Corp.   392,730    5,898,805 
Synchrony Financial   152,893    4,511,872 
Voya Financial, Inc.   100,035    7,650,677 
Western Union Co.   343,330    3,752,597 
         138,018,525 
Health Care (5.98%)          
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a)   61,997    5,353,441 
Cigna Group   28,158    7,132,140 
McKesson Corp.   33,098    12,055,615 
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.   44,954    6,240,065 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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   Shares   Value 
Health Care (continued)          
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B   55,081   $8,281,428 
Veradigm, Inc.(a)   308,997    3,859,373 
         42,922,062 
Industrials (8.01%)          
Atkore, Inc.(a)   61,503    7,769,674 
Crane Co.(a)   64,008    4,613,056 
Crane NXT Co.   63,246    2,995,331 
Encore Wire Corp.   38,633    6,039,497 
ManpowerGroup, Inc.   81,263    6,152,422 
Matson, Inc.   96,330    6,553,330 
Owens Corning   74,883    7,998,253 
Ryder System, Inc.   80,321    6,358,210 
Veritiv Corp.   78,299    8,994,206 
         57,473,979 
Information Technology (5.15%)          
Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a)   58,045    6,642,089 
DXC Technology Co.(a)   207,974    4,960,180 
HP, Inc.   238,602    7,088,865 
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.   132,677    6,323,386 
Sanmina Corp.(a)   139,308    7,280,236 
Xerox Holdings Corp.   298,129    4,671,682 
         36,966,438 
Materials (18.58%)          
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.   51,376    7,529,666 
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.   65,455    4,685,269 
Dow, Inc.   137,085    7,457,424 
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.   103,246    7,198,311 
Greif, Inc., Class A   110,162    6,917,072 
Huntsman Corp.   232,674    6,233,336 
International Paper Co.   159,315    5,274,920 
Louisiana-Pacific Corp.   176,111    10,520,871 
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A   70,395    6,660,071 
Mosaic Co.   222,053    9,514,971 
Nucor Corp.   68,760    10,188,857 
Olin Corp.   128,934    7,142,944 
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.   43,719    10,833,568 
Ryerson Holding Corp.   332,709    12,566,419 
Steel Dynamics, Inc.   75,088    7,805,398 
Sylvamo Corp.   147,585    6,762,345 
United States Steel Corp.   268,535    6,144,081 
         133,435,523 

 

   Shares   Value 
Materials (continued)      
           
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $745,809,992)       $712,213,002 
           
   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (2.01%)          
Fidelity Investments Money Market Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class, 4.76%(c)(d)   14,462,896   $14,462,896 
           
Total Short-Term Investment          
(Cost $14,462,896)        14,462,896 
           
Total Investments (101.20%)          
(Cost $760,272,888)       $726,675,898 
           
Liabilities Less Other Assets (-1.20%)        (8,621,890)
           
Net Assets (100.00%)       $718,054,008 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

(b)This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at April 30, 2023. The total value of securities on loan at April 30, 2023 was $14,240,689.
(c)This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2023 was $14,462,896.
(d)Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2023.

 

As of April 30, 2023, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Sector Weightings  
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF  
Materials 21.51%
Financials 20.36%
Industrials 18.17%
Energy 16.37%
Consumer Discretionary 6.27%
Communication Services 5.50%
Information Technology 5.45%
Consumer Staples 4.58%
Real Estate 1.79%
  100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Common Stocks (97.43%)        
Australia (5.52%)        
CSR, Ltd.   473,522   $1,644,979 
Downer EDI, Ltd.   591,530    1,389,524 
Fortescue Metals Group, Ltd.   176,714    2,448,547 
Super Retail Group, Ltd.   234,079    2,092,563 
Whitehaven Coal, Ltd.   264,326    1,259,311 
Yancoal Australia, Ltd.(a)   416,008    1,530,514 
         10,365,438 
Austria (1.03%)          
Wienerberger AG   64,219    1,931,835 
           
Canada (15.11%)          
Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.   29,800    1,815,912 
Corus Entertainment, Inc., Class B(a)   983,400    1,030,688 
Crescent Point Energy Corp.   253,300    1,873,319 
Home Capital Group, Inc.   74,500    2,394,712 
Imperial Oil, Ltd.   59,600    3,037,957 
Interfor Corp.   89,400    1,402,845 
International Petroleum Corp.(b)   157,344    1,535,075 
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp.(a)   87,028    1,962,361 
MEG Energy Corp.(b)   134,100    2,232,938 
Mullen Group, Ltd.(a)   193,700    2,145,947 
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.(a)   163,900    1,492,804 
Stelco Holdings, Inc.   74,500    2,603,115 
Suncor Energy, Inc.   59,600    1,866,060 
West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.   14,900    1,077,758 
   Shares   Value 
Canada (continued)        
Whitecap Resources, Inc.(a)   238,400   $1,879,257 
         28,350,748 
Denmark (2.53%)          
D/S Norden A/S   35,760    2,243,557 
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Class A(c)   128,885    2,511,205 
         4,754,762 
Finland (1.08%)          
Sampo Oyj(b)   39,932    2,022,297 
           
France (7.62%)          
AXA SA   73,755    2,403,181 
Carrefour SA   108,472    2,254,255 
Coface SA   139,464    2,129,949 
Metropole Television SA   87,910    1,418,153 
Nexity SA   64,368    1,686,653 
SCOR SE   83,291    2,149,457 
TotalEnergies SE   35,313    2,254,535 
         14,296,183 
Germany (1.98%)          
DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA(c)   40,081    1,329,379 
Freenet AG   84,036    2,392,774 
         3,722,153 
Great Britain (12.40%)          
abrdn PLC   822,182    2,197,790 
Anglo American PLC   36,505    1,121,713 
Aviva PLC   287,278    1,527,191 
Balfour Beatty PLC   445,659    2,145,122 
BP PLC   437,911    2,941,054 
British American Tobacco PLC   55,279    2,033,450 
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC   683,346    1,474,128 
Legal & General Group PLC   452,670    1,331,784 
Man Group PLC   512,262    1,462,686 
Persimmon PLC   82,844    1,368,066 
Quilter PLC(c)   1,179,945    1,261,949 
Rio Tinto PLC   40,534    2,572,027 
WPP PLC   156,748    1,826,527 
         23,263,487 
Hong Kong (7.65%)          
China Resources Cement Holdings, Ltd.   2,384,000    1,075,126 
Kingboard Holdings, Ltd.   372,500    1,136,532 
Kingboard Laminates Holdings, Ltd.   1,192,000    1,225,461 
New World Development Co., Ltd.   596,000    1,583,077 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.  

 

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   Shares   Value 
Hong Kong (continued)          
Orient Overseas International, Ltd.   74,500   $1,507,150 
Pacific Basin Shipping, Ltd.   4,768,000    1,652,170 
PC Partner Group, Ltd.(a)   2,086,000    1,190,535 
Shougang Fushan Resources Group, Ltd.   5,364,000    1,817,691 
Skyworth Group, Ltd.   3,874,000    1,924,748 
VTech Holdings, Ltd.   208,600    1,250,327 
         14,362,817 
Italy (3.81%)          
Anima Holding SpA(c)   372,649    1,546,408 
Eni SpA   141,252    2,139,512 
Unipol Gruppo SpA   344,488    1,934,404 
UnipolSai Assicurazioni SpA   571,713    1,535,874 
         7,156,198 
Japan (24.58%)          
Aozora Bank, Ltd.(a)   74,500    1,329,840 
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.   432,100    2,375,448 
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.   104,300    1,924,932 
Hakuto Co., Ltd.   89,400    2,788,726 
Inabata & Co., Ltd.   104,300    2,115,167 
Iyogin Holdings, Inc.   357,600    2,078,749 
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.   59,600    1,968,513 
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.   223,500    1,833,997 
Japan Tobacco, Inc.   74,500    1,598,596 
Joyful Honda Co., Ltd.   149,000    1,976,168 
Kamigumi Co., Ltd.   89,400    1,952,108 
Meiwa Corp.   120,375    620,230 
Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.   59,600    1,469,823 
Mitsuboshi Belting, Ltd.   74,500    2,124,353 
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.   89,400    2,774,947 
Nippon Yusen KK(a)   103,600    2,435,545 
Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc.   223,500    1,709,325 
Niterra Co., Ltd.   89,400    1,859,588 
Nitto Kogyo Corp.   104,300    2,054,690 
Press Kogyo Co., Ltd.   566,200    2,256,572 
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd.   59,600    1,666,674 
Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd.(a)   119,200    1,972,012 
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.   74,500    1,487,321 
Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd.   44,700    1,745,414 
         46,118,738 
Luxembourg (3.95%)          
APERAM SA   51,405    1,900,385 
ArcelorMittal SA   141,252    4,000,921 
   Shares   Value 
Luxembourg (continued)          
RTL Group SA   32,184   $1,506,497 
         7,407,803 
Netherlands (1.00%)          
NN Group NV   50,362    1,874,036 
           
New Zealand (0.61%)          
Fletcher Building, Ltd.   408,707    1,137,347 
           
Norway (3.57%)          
Elkem ASA(c)   520,755    1,759,134 
Golden Ocean Group, Ltd.   193,849    1,783,686 
Telenor ASA   150,642    1,879,306 
Yara International ASA   31,737    1,276,979 
         6,699,105 
Spain (1.11%)          
Repsol SA   141,550    2,081,480 
           
Sweden (2.45%)          
SSAB AB   668,563    4,595,621 
           
Switzerland (1.43%)          
Ferrexpo PLC   759,006    1,031,149 
Glencore PLC   281,014    1,656,348 
         2,687,497 
           
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $182,845,829)        182,827,545 
           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (3.17%)          
Fidelity Investments Money Market          
Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class, 4.76%(d)(e)   5,946,314   $5,946,314 
           
Total Short-Term Investment          
(Cost $5,946,314)        5,946,314 
           
Total Investments (100.60%)          
(Cost $188,792,143)       $188,773,859 
           
Liabilities Less Other Assets (-0.60%)        (1,119,528)
           
Net Assets (100.00%)       $187,654,331 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

(a)This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at April 30, 2023. The total value of securities on loan at April 30, 2023 was $5,631,808.
(b)Non-income producing security.
(c)Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the fair value of securities restricted under Rule 144A in the aggregate was $8,408,075, representing 4.48% of net assets.
(d)This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2023 was $5,946,314.
(e)Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2023.

Investment Abbreviations: 

GmbH - German Company with limited liability 

KGaA - German Master Limited Partnership 

Oyj - Finnish public stock company 

PLC - Public Limited Company 

SpA - Italian Public Limited Company

 

As of April 30, 2023, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Value ETF Schedule of Investments

 

  April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings    
Cambria Global Value ETF    
Financials   31.75%
Utilities   16.44%
Industrials   10.03%
Materials   9.84%
Energy   9.16%
Real Estate   8.08%
Consumer Staples   5.52%
Consumer Discretionary   3.68%
Information Technology   1.86%
Health Care   1.49%
Communication Services   1.47%
Other   0.68%
    100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Common Stocks (95.08%)          
           
Austria (9.72%)          
ANDRITZ AG   18,354   $1,190,203 
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG   41,363    1,262,512 
BAWAG Group AG(a)   25,270    1,229,640 
Erste Group Bank AG   59,452    2,156,457 
EVN AG(b)   53,599    1,290,482 
OMV AG   26,866    1,268,225 
Raiffeisen Bank International AG(b)   79,268    1,214,979 
Verbund AG   14,098    1,256,753 
Voestalpine AG   37,107    1,283,076 
Wienerberger AG   41,895    1,260,285 
         13,412,612 
Brazil (7.99%)          
Atacadao SA   505,400    1,084,201 
Banco Santander Brasil SA   186,200    997,487 
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA   159,600    1,078,655 
Cia Siderurgica Nacional SA   399,000    1,131,932 
Gerdau SA   237,405    1,196,116 
Itau Unibanco Holding SA   266,000    1,378,050 
JBS S/A   319,200    1,139,132 
Petroleo Brasileiro SA   186,200    882,880 
Telefonica Brasil SA   119,700    987,061 
Vale SA   79,800    1,152,251 
         11,027,765 
   Shares   Value 
Chile (9.33%)        
Banco Santander Chile   24,307,612   $1,162,309 
CAP SA   100,681    704,798 
Cencosud SA   751,716    1,531,834 
Cia Sud Americana de Vapores SA   10,570,175    1,080,129 
Colbun SA   11,978,512    1,676,917 
Empresas CMPC SA   807,310    1,265,094 
Empresas COPEC SA   167,314    1,164,203 
Enel Americas SA   11,385,332    1,551,423 
Falabella SA   444,752    953,689 
Quinenco SA   435,442    1,788,158 
         12,878,554 
Czech Republic (8.18%)          
CEZ AS   51,870    2,786,183 
Komercni Banka AS   92,036    2,967,506 
Moneta Money Bank AS(a)   817,817    2,998,802 
Philip Morris CR AS   3,059    2,529,881 
         11,282,372 
Great Britain (8.19%)          
Anglo American PLC   27,531    845,963 
Aviva PLC   168,982    898,321 
Barclays PLC   646,912    1,299,840 
BP PLC   231,287    1,553,347 
Legal & General Group PLC   387,562    1,140,232 
Lloyds Banking Group PLC   2,201,283    1,333,440 
Rio Tinto PLC   17,689    1,122,430 
Segro PLC   81,662    856,748 
Shell PLC   42,294    1,303,317 
Vodafone Group PLC   784,966    946,063 
         11,299,701 
Greece (–%)(c)          
FF Group(b)(d)(e)(i)   25,407     
           
Hong Kong (8.25%)          
BOC Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd.   399,000    1,255,508 
China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd.   465,500    1,176,552 
China Resources Land, Ltd.   266,000    1,233,482 
CK Asset Holdings, Ltd.   199,500    1,176,721 
CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd.   199,500    1,334,295 
Geely Automobile Holdings, Ltd.   931,000    1,144,529 
Orient Overseas International, Ltd.   66,500    1,345,308 
Sino Land Co., Ltd.   1,064,000    1,431,381 
Swire Properties, Ltd.   478,800    1,283,973 
         11,381,749 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Value ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

   Shares   Value 
Italy (8.91%)        
A2A SpA   727,377   $1,282,400 
Assicurazioni Generali SpA   59,850    1,245,116 
Banco BPM SpA   278,236    1,129,782 
Enel SpA   196,574    1,342,739 
Eni SpA   82,992    1,257,061 
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA   456,988    1,200,732 
Leonardo SpA   99,883    1,189,214 
Pirelli & C SpA(a)   238,735    1,248,497 
UniCredit SpA   57,722    1,141,058 
UnipolSai Assicurazioni SpA   468,426    1,258,399 
         12,294,998 
Malaysia (7.62%)          
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd   1,024,100    1,161,741 
Hartalega Holdings Bhd   2,261,000    952,960 
Hong Leong Bank Bhd   252,700    1,140,988 
Malayan Banking Bhd   585,200    1,136,158 
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd   665,000    1,055,532 
Public Bank Bhd   1,130,500    985,908 
RHB Bank Bhd   864,500    1,062,092 
Sime Darby Bhd   2,221,100    1,080,549 
Sime Darby Plantation Bhd   984,200    944,373 
Top Glove Corp. Bhd   4,522,000    993,512 
         10,513,813 
Poland (8.29%)          
Alior Bank SA(b)(f)   155,078    1,617,065 
Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa SA(b)(f)   76,874    792,363 
KGHM Polska Miedz SA   38,437    1,102,659 
Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka SA(f)   100,548    937,814 
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA(b)   553,546    914,752 
Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA   239,457    3,648,730 
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA   179,018    1,647,339 
Tauron Polska Energia SA(b)   1,573,390    782,140 
         11,442,862 
Russia (–%)(c)          
Alrosa PJSC(d)(e)(i)   1,262,976     
Gazprom Neft PJSC(d)(e)(i)   334,880     
Gazprom PJSC(d)(e)(i)   373,048     
Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC(d)(e)(i)   198,016     
Sberbank of Russia PJSC(d)(e)(i)   287,609     
Severstal PAO(d)(e)(i)   82,992     
Unipro PJSC(d)(e)(i)   22,421,984     
         0 
Singapore (9.22%)          
CapitaLand Ascott Trust   22,748    18,412 
   Shares   Value 
Singapore (continued)          
Capitaland Investment, Ltd./Singapore   399,000   $1,112,362 
CDL Hospitality Trusts   23,850    22,521 
City Developments, Ltd.   212,800    1,108,375 
Genting Singapore, Ltd.   1,755,600    1,486,737 
Jardine Cycle & Carriage, Ltd.   53,200    1,350,782 
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.   133,000    1,253,899 
Sembcorp Industries, Ltd.   478,800    1,535,777 
Singapore Airlines, Ltd.   305,900    1,341,114 
United Overseas Bank, Ltd.   53,200    1,125,120 
UOL Group, Ltd.   226,100    1,174,259 
Venture Corp., Ltd.   93,100    1,184,027 
         12,713,385 
Spain (9.38%)          
Acciona SA   6,118    1,132,563 
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA   167,846    1,229,919 
Banco Santander SA(f)   412,566    1,448,609 
CaixaBank SA   374,262    1,382,368 
Enagas SA   54,663    1,093,537 
Endesa SA(f)   56,924    1,277,704 
Ferrovial SA   46,683    1,462,444 
Iberdrola SA   103,873    1,348,316 
Mapfre SA   663,404    1,328,241 
Naturgy Energy Group SA   39,501    1,231,795 
         12,935,496 
           
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $141,771,766)        131,183,307 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Value ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (2.07%)          
Fidelity Investments Money Market Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class, 4.76%(g)(h)   2,862,287   $2,862,287 
           
Total Short-Term Investment          
(Cost $2,862,287)        2,862,287 
           
Total Investments (97.15%)          
(Cost $144,634,053)       $134,045,594 
           
Other Assets Less Liabilities (2.85%)        3,932,782 
           
Net Assets (100.00%)       $137,978,376 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

(a)Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the fair value of securities restricted under Rule 144A in the aggregate was $5,476,939, representing 3.97% of net assets.

(b)Non-income producing security.

(c)Less than 0.005%.

(d)Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(e)Fair valued security; valued by management in accordance with procedures approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of April 30, 2023, these securities had an aggregate market value of $0 or -% of total net assets.

(f)This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at April 30, 2023. The total value of securities on loan at April 30, 2023 was $2,679,779.

(g)This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2023 was $2,862,287.

(h)Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2023.

(i)These securities are considered to be illiquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2023 was $0, which represent 0.00% of the Fund's Net Assets.

Investment Abbreviations:

PJSC - Private Joint Stock Company

PLC - Public Limited Company


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Value ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Investments no longer affiliated as of April 30, 2023:

 

Security Name  Market Value
as of
April 30, 2022
   Purchases   Purchases
In-Kind
   Sales   Sales
In-Kind
   Market Value
as of April
30, 2023
   Share Balance
as of April
30, 2023
   Dividends   Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
   Realized
Gain/Loss
 
iShares MSCI Colombia ETF  $9,137,885   $   $   $(6,550,036)  $(635,957)  $   $   $328,977   $(2,573,718)  $621,826 
Grand Total  $9,137,885   $   $   $(6,550,036)  $(635,957)  $   $   $328,977   $(2,573,718)  $621,826 

 

Cambria Global Value ETF

 

Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Quoted
and Unadjusted
Prices
   Level 2 -
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs(1)
   Total 
Common Stocks                    
Austria  $13,412,612       $    13,412,612 
Brazil   11,027,765            11,027,765 
Chile   12,878,554            12,878,554 
Czech Republic   11,282,372            11,282,372 
Great Britain   11,299,701            11,299,701 
Hong Kong   11,381,749            11,381,749 
Italy   12,294,998            12,294,998 
Malaysia   10,513,813            10,513,813 
Poland   11,442,862            11,442,862 
Singapore   12,713,385            12,713,385 
Spain   12,935,496            12,935,496 
Short-Term Investment   2,862,287            2,862,287 
Total  $134,045,594   $   $   $134,045,594 

(1)A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Fund has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. Management has concluded that Level 3 investments are not material in relation to net assets.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Momentum ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings    
Cambria Global Momentum ETF    
Exchange Traded Funds   100.00%
    100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Exchange Traded Funds (99.27%)          
Global (24.06%)          
Equity ETF (24.06%)          
iShares® Global Consumer Discretionary ETF   68,199   $9,809,744 
iShares® Global Materials ETF   128,778    10,696,301 
Cambria Global Value ETF*(a)   1,079,246    22,308,015 
         42,814,060 
International (30.50%)          
Equity ETF (24.45%)          
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF*(a)   758,190    21,819,192 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF*(a)   854,583    21,697,862 
         43,517,054 
Fixed Income ETF (6.05%)          
VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF(a)   589,026    10,767,395 
           
North America (37.96%)          
Commodity ETF (12.90%)          
Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund#   229,997    11,918,973 
VanEck Gold Miners ETF/USA   328,803    11,041,205 
         22,960,178 
Equity ETF (25.06%)          
iShares® Global Consumer Staples ETF   187,452    12,086,905 
iShares® Global Industrials ETF   98,552    11,308,842 
iShares® Global Tech ETF(a)   198,755    10,752,646 
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund(a)   386,207    10,435,429 
         44,583,822 
   Shares   Value 
United States (6.75%)          
Commodity ETF (6.75%)          
Graniteshares Gold Trust(a)(b)   610,108   $12,013,026 
           
Total Exchange Traded Funds          
(Cost $170,783,652)        176,655,535 

 

   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (5.27%)          
Fidelity Investments Money Market Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class, 4.76%(c)(d)   9,370,036   $9,370,036 
           
Total Short-Term Investment          
(Cost $9,370,036)        9,370,036 
           
Total Investments (104.54%)          
(Cost $180,153,688)       $186,025,571 
           
Liabilities Less Other Assets (-4.54%)        (8,073,208)
           
Net Assets (100.00%)       $177,952,363 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

*Affiliated investment is a registered investment company which is managed by Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) or an affiliate of the Investment Adviser or which is distributed by an affiliate of the Fund’s distributor.

#Affiliated investment due to Fund holding more that 5% of outstanding shares.

(a)This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at April 30, 2023. The total value of securities on loan at April 30, 2023 was $9,194,963.

(b)Non-income producing security.

(c)This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2023 was $9,370,036.

(d)Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2023.

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ETF - Exchange Traded Fund


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Momentum ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended April 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

Security Name  Market Value
as of April
30, 2022
   Purchases   Purchases
In-Kind
   Sales   Sales
In-Kind
   Market Value
as of April
30, 2023
   Share Balance
as of April
30, 2023
   Dividends   Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
   Realized
Gain/Loss
 
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF  $   $21,992,148   $446,003   $   $(850,955)  $21,819,192    758,190   $150,329   $230,636   $1,360 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   4,642,086    28,637,477    1,351,489    (11,231,651)   (1,099,574)   21,697,862    854,583    311,376    (193,554)   (408,411)
Cambria Global Value ETF       21,406,944    707,010        (1,038,803)   22,308,015    1,079,246    215,632    1,194,611    38,253 
Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund   4,897,716    11,334,189    1,262,165    (5,429,643)   (809,395)   11,918,973    229,997        1,180,298    (516,356)
   $9,539,802   $83,370,758   $3,766,667   $(16,661,294)  $b(3,798,727)   $77,744,042    2,922,016   $677,337   $2,411,991   $(885,154)
                                                   
Investments no longer affiliated as of April 30, 2023                           
                                                   
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF  $4,975,645   $   $   $(4,890,438.00)  $   $   $   $   $463,685   $(548,892)
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   10,421,504        18,184,835    (24,789,704)   (2,599,374)           239,807    (695,054)   (522,207)
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF   6,221,839    17,257,911    1,938,256    (23,748,343)   (544,254)           73,981    (1,620,523)   495,114 
Cambria Tail Risk ETF       6,544,062    6,244,670    (11,021,228)   (546,084)           48,476        (1,221,420)
   $21,618,988   $23,801,973   $26,367,761   $(64,449,713)  $(3,689,712)  $   $   $362,264   $(1,851,892)  $(1,797,405)
                                                   
Grand Total  $31,158,790   $107,172,731   $30,134,428   $(81,111,007)  $(7,488,439)  $77,744,042   $2,922,016   $1,039,601   $560,099   $(2,682,559)

 

As of April 30, 2023, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings    
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF    
Exchange Traded Funds   100.00%
    100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Exchange Traded Funds (97.80%)          
Global (12.91%)          
Equity ETF (12.91%)          
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF   21,964   $495,049 
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF*(a)   125,400    3,079,046 
Cambria Global Value ETF*   147,364    3,046,014 
         6,620,109 
International (36.30%)          
Equity ETF (16.09%)          
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF(a)   39,520    1,045,699 
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF*   166,136    4,781,062 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF*   95,418    2,422,663 
         8,249,424 
Fixed Income ETF (20.21%)          
SPDR® FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF   32,718    1,387,897 
VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF   112,632    2,058,913 
VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF   52,364    1,053,040 
VanEck J. P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF   129,124    3,246,177 
Vanguard® Total International Bond ETF(a)   53,428    2,615,301 
         10,361,328 
North America (1.03%)          
Commodity ETF (1.03%)          
VanEck Gold Miners ETF/USA   15,732    528,281 
   Shares   Value 
United States (47.56%)          
Commodity ETF (9.03%)          
Graniteshares Gold Trust(b)   87,666   $1,726,143 
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF   205,124    2,902,505 
         4,628,648 
Equity ETF (15.57%)          
Alpha Architect US Quantitative Momentum ETF(a)   46,550    2,035,096 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF*   67,070    3,896,096 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF*   83,410    2,051,536 
         7,982,728 
Fixed Income ETF (22.96%)          
Schwab US TIPS Bond ETF(a)   27,626    1,479,096 
Vanguard® Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF   19,950    1,606,972 
Vanguard® Intermediate-Term Government Bond ETF(a)   35,454    2,136,813 
Vanguard® Long-Term Treasury Bond ETF   29,678    1,949,251 
Vanguard® Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF   14,174    1,083,461 
Vanguard® Total Bond Market ETF   47,500    3,518,800 
         11,774,393 
           
Total Exchange Traded Funds          
(Cost $52,284,939)        50,144,911 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (6.02%)          
Fidelity Investments Money Market Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class, 4.76%(c)(d)   3,088,172   $3,088,172 
           
Total Short-Term Investment          
(Cost $3,088,172)        3,088,172 
           
Total Investments (103.83%)          
(Cost $55,373,111)       $53,233,083 
           
Liabilities Less Other Assets (-3.83%)        (1,961,346)
           
Net Assets (100.00%)       $51,271,737 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

*Affiliated investment is a registered investment company which is managed by Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) or an affiliate of the Investment Adviser or which is distributed by an affiliate of the Fund’s distributor.

(a)This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at April 30, 2023. The total value of securities on loan at April 30, 2023 was $3,033,101.

(b)Non-income producing security.

(c)This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2023 was $3,088,172.

(d)Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2023.

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ETF - Exchange Traded Funds

FTSE - Financial Times Stock Exchange

SPDR - Standard & Poor's Depository Receipt

TIPS - Treasury Inflation Protected Security


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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April 30, 2023

 

Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended April 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

Security Name  Value as
of April
30, 2022
   Purchases   Purchases
In-Kind
   Sales   Sales In-Kind   Value as
of April 30, 2023
   Share
Balance as of
April 30, 2023
   Dividends   Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
   Realized
Gain/Loss
 
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF  $4,171,210   $   $881,936   $   $(122,241)  $4,781,062    166,136   $279,968   $(121,478)  $3,672 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   2,086,741        437,683        (60,013)   2,422,663    95,418    127,055    (42,112)   364 
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   3,468,032        629,767    (330,318)   (91,014)   3,079,046    125,400    111,756    (665,872)   68,452 
Cambria Global Value ETF   2,521,469        538,368        (70,463)   3,046,014    147,364    128,656    55,602    1,038 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF   3,437,373        772,699        (108,106)   3,896,096    67,070    103,186    (261,298)   55,428 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   1,859,253        413,779        (59,067)   2,051,536    83,410    35,877    (187,067)   24,638 
   $17,544,078   $   $3,674,232   $(330,318)  $(510,904)  $19,276,417    684,798   $786,498   $(1,222,225)  $153,592 

 

As of April 30, 2023, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Value and Momentum ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings    
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF    
Financials   24.29%
Consumer Discretionary   21.59%
Energy   17.75%
Materials   14.80%
Industrials   10.35%
Health Care   3.84%
Information Technology   2.94%
Communication Services   2.00%
Consumer Staples   1.56%
Utilities   0.88%
    100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Common Stocks (89.70%)          
Communication Services (1.80%)          
Scholastic Corp.   15,444  $594,131 
Sciplay Corp.(a)   32,619    557,132 
         1,151,263 
Consumer Discretionary (19.36%)          
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.   8,455    537,061 
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(a)   13,000    527,410 
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(a)   2,627    508,219 
AutoNation, Inc.(a)   4,784    630,053 
Century Communities, Inc.   9,076    611,178 
Dillard's, Inc., Class A(b)   1,720    513,231 
DR Horton, Inc.   5,612    616,310 
Foot Locker, Inc.   13,096    549,901 
Green Brick Partners, Inc.(a)   16,456    613,315 
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.   2,964    665,359 
Lennar Corp., Class A   5,242    591,350 
M/I Homes, Inc.(a)   9,023    610,316 
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.(a)   17,006    497,765 
Meritage Homes Corp.   4,894    626,677 
ODP Corp.(a)   12,947    559,440 
Patrick Industries, Inc.   7,887    541,285 
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.   5,408    749,441 
Perdoceo Education Corp.(a)   43,886    569,640 
PulteGroup, Inc.   9,659    648,602 
Taylor Morrison Home Corp.(a)   14,809    638,120 
Toll Brothers, Inc.   9,302    594,491 
         12,399,164 
   Shares   Value 
Consumer Staples (1.40%)          
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.(b)   8,528  $405,080 
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A   5,356    492,966 
         898,046 
Energy (15.92%)          
Arch Resources, Inc., Class A   4,004    489,489 
Chevron Corp.   3,016    508,437 
Chord Energy Corp.   5,106    726,737 
Civitas Resources, Inc.   9,152    631,946 
ConocoPhillips   4,836    497,576 
CONSOL Energy, Inc.   9,880    586,279 
Delek US Holdings, Inc.   22,255    484,046 
Diamondback Energy, Inc.   4,212    598,946 
Exxon Mobil Corp.   6,032    713,827 
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(a)   85,769    621,825 
Marathon Petroleum Corp.   5,200    634,400 
PBF Energy, Inc.   16,951    590,912 
PDC Energy, Inc.   10,608    690,050 
Peabody Energy Corp.   24,232    582,053 
Permian Resources Corp.   68,777    718,720 
Plains GP Holdings LP, Class A   43,108    577,647 
Valero Energy Corp.   4,732    542,619 
Vitesse Energy, Inc.(a)   8    147 
         10,195,656 
Financials (21.79%)          
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.   12,688    488,995 
American Financial Group, Inc.   3,848    472,265 
American International Group, Inc.   9,724    515,761 
Bancorp, Inc.(a)   18,102    577,635 
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.   17,576    373,842 
eHealth, Inc.(a)   66,847    401,082 
Employers Holdings, Inc.   14,143    559,921 
Enova International, Inc.(a)   12,430    545,926 
First Horizon Corp.   21,684    380,554 
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A(a)   119,335    693,336 
Heritage Financial Corp.   19,292    339,732 
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A   14,782    532,300 
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.   16,068    514,658 
Kemper Corp.   9,867    480,030 
Loews Corp.   12,238    704,542 
MetLife, Inc.   8,060    494,320 
Mr Cooper Group, Inc.(a)   13,676    633,199 
NBT Bancorp, Inc.   14,091    454,294 
Old Republic International Corp.   22,880    578,178 
Pathward Financial, Inc.   12,267    546,249 
Principal Financial Group, Inc.   7,592    567,046 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Value and Momentum ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

   Shares   Value 
Financials (continued)          
Regions Financial Corp.   23,556   $430,133 
Travelers Cos., Inc.   4,316    781,800 
Unum Group   19,136    807,539 
Voya Financial, Inc.   8,632    660,175 
WesBanco, Inc.   15,651    416,630 
         13,950,142 
Health Care (3.44%)          
Cardinal Health, Inc.   7,603    624,206 
Cigna Group   1,872    474,159 
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.(a)   23,640    519,607 
McKesson Corp.   1,612    587,155 
         2,205,127 
Industrials (9.29%)          
ArcBest Corp.   5,931    559,886 
Atkore, Inc.(a)   3,878    489,908 
Boise Cascade Co.   10,816    738,841 
Builders FirstSource, Inc.(a)   6,446    610,887 
EMCOR Group, Inc.   3,353    573,363 
Encore Wire Corp.   4,264    666,591 
Hub Group, Inc., Class A(a)   6,567    495,152 
Insteel Industries, Inc.   17,940    493,888 
Mueller Industries, Inc.   9,776    702,406 
Veritiv Corp.   5,356    615,244 
         5,946,166 
Information Technology (2.64%)          
Avnet, Inc.   17,420    718,749 
Photronics, Inc.(a)   28,496    412,052 
Sanmina Corp.(a)   10,671    557,667 
         1,688,468 
Materials (13.27%)          
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.   4,940    724,006 
Commercial Metals Co.   13,148    613,880 
Mosaic Co.   9,048    387,707 
Nucor Corp.   5,044    747,420 
Olin Corp.   10,712    593,445 
Olympic Steel, Inc.   10,831    504,400 
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.   2,548    631,394 
Ryerson Holding Corp.   19,500    736,515 
Steel Dynamics, Inc.   5,613    583,471 
SunCoke Energy, Inc.   74,152    576,903 
TimkenSteel Corp.(a)   45,032    753,836 
United States Steel Corp.   22,308    510,407 
Warrior Met Coal, Inc.   15,704    542,887 
   Shares   Value 
Materials (continued)          
Westlake Corp.   5,209  $592,680 
         8,498,951 
Utilities (0.79%)          
Vistra Corp.   21,164    504,973 
           
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $57,384,153)        57,437,956 

 

   Shares   Value 
Rights (0.00%)        
Resolute Forest Prod Cvr, Expires 12/31/2049, Strike Price $0   66,033    0 

 

   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (1.16%)          
Fidelity Investments Money Market Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class, 4.76%(c)(d)   745,193   $745,193 
           
Total Short-Term Investment          
(Cost $745,193)        745,193 
           
Total Investments (90.86%)          
(Cost $58,129,346)       $58,183,149 
           
Other Assets Less Liabilities (9.14%)        5,853,206 
           
Net Assets (100.00%)       $64,036,355 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

(b)This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at April 30, 2023. The total value of securities on loan at April 30, 2023 was $726,496.

(c)This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2023 was $745,193.

(d)Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2023.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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April 30, 2023

 

The open futures contracts held by the Fund as of April 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

Type of
Contract
  Number of
Contracts
Short
   Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
   Notional Value   Unrealized
Depreciation
 
S&P® 500 E-Mini Future   156   Jun-2023  $(32,670,300)  $(31,449,257)  $(1,221,043)

 

For the period ended April 30, 2023, the monthly average notional value of the short equity futures contracts held was $(58,012,630) and the ending notional value of the futures contacts was $(32,670,300).

 

As of April 30, 2023, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings  
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF  
Exchange Traded Funds 89.34%
Purchased Options 6.15%
Sovereign Debt 4.51%
  100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Exchange Traded Funds (78.10%)          
International (36.36%)          
Fixed Income ETF (36.36%)          
VanEck J. P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF   29,150   $732,831 
Vanguard® Total International Bond ETF   14,221    696,118 
         1,428,949 
United States (41.74%)          
Fixed Income ETF (41.74%)          
iShares® 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   8,435    841,222 
iShares® TIPS Bond ETF   7,254    799,246 
         1,640,468 
           
Total Exchange Traded Funds          
(Cost $3,037,515)        3,069,417 

 

   Currency     Face Amount    Value 
Sovereign Debt (3.95%)             
Colombian TES, 7.500%, 8/26/2026  COP   812,500,000    155,100 
              
Total Sovereign Debt             
(Cost $285,550)           155,100 
   Contracts 

Notional

Amount

   Value 
Purchased Options (5.37%)             
Put Options             
MSCI EAFE Index-MXEA US 03/15/24 P2000             
Expires 03/15/24, Strike Price $2,000  8  $1,715,080   $57,400 
MSCI EAFE Index-MXEA US 06/16/23 P1700             
Expires 06/16/23, Strike Price $1,700  8   1,715,080    480 
MSCI EAFE Index-MXEA US 09/15/23 P1700             
Expires 09/15/23, Strike Price $1,700  8   1,715,080    5,400 
MSCI EAFE Index-MXEA US 12/15/23 P1900             
Expires 12/15/23, Strike Price $1,900  8   1,715,080    28,320 
MSCI Emerging Markets Index-MXEF US 03/15/24 P950             
Expires 03/15/24, Strike Price $950  8   781,640    41,280 
MSCI Emerging Markets Index-MXEF US 06/16/23 P950             
Expires 06/16/23, Strike Price $950  8   781,640    8,400 
MSCI Emerging Markets Index-MXEF US 09/15/23 P900             
Expires 09/14/23, Strike Price $900  12   1,172,460    21,240 
MSCI Emerging Markets Index-MXEF US 12/15/23 P950             
Expires 12/15/23, Strike Price $950  12   1,172,460    48,600 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 

 

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April 30, 2023

 

   Contracts  

Notional 

Amount 

   Value 
Purchased Options (continued)              
               
Total Purchased Options              
(Cost $536,494)           $211,120 
               
Total Investments (87.42%)              
(Cost $3,859,559)           $3,435,637 
               
Other Assets Less Liabilities (12.58%)     494,209 
               
Net Assets (100.00%)           $3,929,846 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.                        

 

Currency Abbreviations:  

COP — Colombian Peso

 

Investment Abbreviations:  

EAFE - Europe, Australasia and Far East

ETF - Exchange Traded Funds

MSCI- Morgan Stanley Capital International

TES- Trans European Banking Services

MXEA- Ticker for MSCI EAFE Index

MXEF- Ticker for MSCI Emerging Markets Index

TIPS - Treasury Inflation Protected Security

Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF

 

Investments in Securities at Value 

Level 1 - 

Quoted and 

Unadjusted

Prices 

  

Level 2 - 

Other 

Significant 

Observable Inputs 

  

Level 3 - 

Significant 

Unobservable Inputs 

   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $3,069,417   $   $   $3,069,417 
Sovereign Debt       155,100        155,100 
Total  $3,069,417   $155,100   $   $3,224,517 
Other Financial Instruments                    
Purchased Options  $211,120   $   $   $211,120 
Total  $211,120   $   $   $211,120 

As of April 30, 2023, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1 or Level 2, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings  
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF  
Information Technology 19.05%
Energy 17.62%
Financials 15.29%
Materials 15.17%
Industrials 13.15%
Consumer Discretionary 9.51%
Consumer Staples 3.29%
Utilities 3.27%
Health Care 2.52%
Real Estate 1.13%
  100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Common Stocks (95.53%)          
Brazil (2.65%)          
Cielo SA   1,955,700  $2,129,085 
Enauta Participacoes SA   504,300    1,159,694 
Petroleo Brasileiro SA   258,300    1,373,892 
         4,662,671 
China (21.96%)          
Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd., Class H   430,500    1,354,627 
Bank of Communications Co., Ltd., Class H   3,075,000    1,982,190 
China Coal Energy Co., Ltd., Class H   2,091,000    1,790,082 
China Hongqiao Group, Ltd.   1,722,000    1,686,977 
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.   4,030,000    2,633,735 
China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd., Class H   861,000    2,851,847 
E-Commodities Holdings, Ltd.   8,856,000    1,466,664 
Fufeng Group, Ltd.   3,444,000    2,084,042 
Huadian Power International Corp.,          
Ltd., Class H(a)   5,520,000    2,672,221 
JNBY Design, Ltd.   1,168,500    1,284,663 
Lonking Holdings, Ltd.   5,289,000    936,565 
People's Insurance Co. Group of China, Ltd.(b)   5,887,000    2,309,907 
PetroChina Co., Ltd., Class H   3,600,000    2,490,302 
Shenzhen Expressway Corp., Ltd., Class H   1,722,000    1,603,616 
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Class H   1,930,000    336,843 
   Shares   Value 
China (continued)        
Sinotruk Hong Kong, Ltd.   1,660,500   $2,525,765 
Tianli International Holdings, Ltd.   6,765,000    1,749,499 
Tianneng Power International, Ltd.(a)   130,000    150,542 
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd., Class H(a)   787,200    1,937,501 
Yankuang Energy Group Co., Ltd., Class H   984,000    3,365,806 
Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd., Class H   1,722,000    1,425,924 
         38,639,318 
Hong Kong (1.16%)          
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.   1,230,000    2,037,034 
           
India (6.87%)          
Coal India, Ltd.   739,353    2,105,952 
Indian Bank   742,161    2,923,798 
Oil & Natural Gas Corp., Ltd.   1,084,122    2,105,683 
Oil India, Ltd.   733,941    2,285,599 
Vedanta, Ltd.   782,895    2,672,431 
         12,093,463 
Indonesia (1.95%)          
Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk PT   762,600    1,731,055 
United Tractors Tbk PT   861,000    1,696,176 
         3,427,231 
Mexico (5.06%)          
Arca Continental SAB de CV   246,000    2,349,926 
Banco del Bajio SA(c)   713,400    2,345,794 
GCC SAB de CV   209,100    1,663,078 
Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CV   1,045,500    2,555,092 
         8,913,890 
Poland (1.09%)          
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA   207,993    1,913,969 
           
Russia (–%)(d)          
Alrosa PJSC(e)(f)(g)   538,800     
Beluga Group PJSC(e)(f)(g)   20,340     
Federal Grid Co. Unified Energy System PJSC(e)(f)(g)   328,200,000    4 
Gazprom Neft PJSC(e)(f)(g)   223,200     
Gazprom PJSC(e)(f)(g)   423,000     
Inter RAO UES PJSC(e)(f)(g)   11,040,000     
LUKOIL PJSC(e)(f)(g)   17,160     
Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC(e)(f)(g)   1,560,000     

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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   Shares   Value 
Russia (continued)          
Novolipetsk Steel PJSC(e)(f)(g)   458,400   $ 
OGK-2 PJSC(e)(f)(g)   94,200,000    1 
Sberbank of Russia PJSC(e)(f)(g)   276,600     
Severstal PAO(e)(f)(g)   85,200     
Unipro PJSC(e)(f)(g)   21,240,000    1 
         6 
South Africa (15.15%)          
Absa Group, Ltd.   174,736    1,696,876 
AECI, Ltd.   339,357    1,601,197 
African Rainbow Minerals, Ltd.   161,622    2,029,497 
Exxaro Resources, Ltd.   121,647    1,275,623 
Investec PLC   402,456    2,240,377 
Investec, Ltd.   395,568    2,175,435 
Kumba Iron Ore, Ltd.   60,762    1,473,900 
Motus Holdings, Ltd.   390,279    2,026,869 
Nedbank Group, Ltd.   142,557    1,644,754 
Reunert, Ltd.   705,887    2,274,042 
Sasol, Ltd.   107,096    1,388,545 
Sibanye Stillwater, Ltd.   731,358    1,614,045 
Thungela Resources, Ltd.   113,652    1,063,921 
Tiger Brands, Ltd.   126,567    1,371,289 
Truworths International, Ltd.   938,623    2,790,341 
        26,666,711 
South Korea (10.37%)          
GS Holdings Corp.   58,231    1,727,264 
Hanmi Semiconductor Co., Ltd.   124,476    1,911,224 
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Co., Ltd.   40,467    2,052,980 
HD Hyundai Infracore Co., Ltd.   275,889    2,032,476 
IS Dongseo Co., Ltd.   49,077    1,358,564 
Kia Corp.   32,533    2,053,974 
KT&G Corp.   28,132    1,803,441 
LX Semicon Co., Ltd.   26,937    2,115,271 
S-Oil Corp.   30,249    1,686,025 
SSANGYONG C&E Co., Ltd.   345,139    1,508,565 
        18,249,784 
Taiwan (22.25%)          
Asustek Computer, Inc.   246,000    2,260,551 
Catcher Technology Co., Ltd.   369,000    2,172,530 
Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.   615,000    1,940,473 
Dimerco Express Corp.   984,000    2,768,675 
Generalplus Technology, Inc.   1,107,000    2,005,689 
Holy Stone Enterprise Co., Ltd.   615,000    2,040,498 
Huaku Development Co., Ltd.   615,000    1,894,462 
IEI Integration Corp.   984,000    2,528,617 
   Shares   Value 
Taiwan (continued)          
ITE Technology, Inc.   738,000   $2,124,518 
Nantex Industry Co., Ltd.   1,476,000    1,894,062 
O-TA Precision Industry Co., Ltd.   615,000    2,390,583 
Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp.   492,000    1,808,441 
Systex Corp.   615,000    1,632,398 
TaiDoc Technology Corp.(b)   369,000    2,208,539 
Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd.(b)   492,000    1,467,558 
Topco Scientific Co., Ltd.   492,000    2,984,728 
Transcend Information, Inc.   615,000    1,420,347 
Tripod Technology Corp.   492,000    1,840,449 
Utechzone Co., Ltd.   615,000    1,774,433 
         39,157,551 
Thailand (1.03%)          
Tisco Financial Group PLC   688,800    1,820,461 
           
Turkey (5.99%)          
Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii AS   455,715    1,538,066 
Dogus Otomotiv Servis ve Ticaret AS   317,832    1,999,982 
Enerjisa Enerji AS(c)   1,976,979    2,829,555 
Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari TAS   1,274,649    2,171,651 
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS(b)   1,297,896    1,995,069 
         10,534,323 
           
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $178,735,938)        168,116,412 

 

   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (1.20%)          
Fidelity Investments Money Market Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class, 4.76%(h)(i)   2,103,407   $2,103,407 
           
Total Short-Term Investment          
(Cost $2,103,407)        2,103,407 
           
Total Investments (96.73%)          
(Cost $180,839,345)       $170,219,819 
           
Other Assets Less Liabilities (3.27%)        5,755,407 
           
Net Assets (100.00%)       $175,975,226 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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April 30, 2023

 

   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (continued)          

 

(a)This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at April 30, 2023. The total value of securities on loan at April 30, 2023 was $1,996,887.
(b)Non-income producing security.
(c)Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the fair value of securities restricted under Rule 144A in the aggregate was $5,175,349, representing 2.94% of net assets.
(d)Less than 0.005%.
(e)Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(f)These securities are considered to be illiquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2023 was $6, which represent 0.00% of the Fund's Net Assets.
(g)Fair valued security; valued by management in accordance with procedures approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of April 30, 2023, these securities had an aggregate market value of $6 or 0% of total net assets.
(h)This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2023 was $2,103,407.
(i)Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2023.

 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR - American Depository Receipt

AS- Turkish Joint Stock Company

PAO- Russian Public Stock Company

PJSC - Private Joint Stock Company

PLC - Public Limited Company

SA- Brazilian Limited Liability Corporation

TAS- Turkish Joint Stock Company

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

 

Investments in Securities at Value 

Level 1 - Quoted

and Unadjusted

Prices

  

Level 2 - Other

Significant

Observable

Inputs(1)

  

Level 3 -

Significant

Unobservable Inputs(2)

   Total 
Common Stocks  $168,116,406   $   $6   $168,116,412 
Short-Term Investment   2,103,407            2,103,407 
Total  $170,219,813   $   $6   $170,219,819 

 

(1)Included in Level 2 is one Rights holdings with total value of $0.
(2)A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Fund has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. Management has concluded that Level 3 investments are not material in relation to net assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 

 

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Cambria Tail Risk ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings  
Cambria Tail Risk ETF  
U.S. Treasury Obligations 94.56%
Purchased Options 5.44%
  100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Face Amount   Value 
U.S. Treasury Obligations (91.89%)          
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.125%, 11/15/2032  $181,744,000   $191,825,112 
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 0.125%, 7/15/2030   15,486,753    14,339,564 
         206,164,676 
           
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations          
(Cost $201,860,841)        206,164,676 

 

   Contracts  

Notional 

Amount

   Value 
Purchased Options (5.28%)              
Put Options              
S&P 500® Index              
Expires 06/16/23, Strike Price $3,800  106   $44,196,488   $180,200 
Expires 09/15/23, Strike Price $3,500  406    169,280,888    1,447,390 
Expires 12/15/23, Strike Price $3,600  294    122,582,712    2,277,030 
Expires 03/15/24, Strike Price $3,600  277    115,494,596    2,902,960 
Expires 03/15/24, Strike Price $3,800  98    40,860,904    1,368,080 
Expires 06/21/24, Strike Price $3,500  116    48,365,968    1,336,900 
   Contracts  

Notional

Amount

   Value 
Purchased Options (continued)       
Expires 06/21/24, Strike Price $3,800  138   $57,538,824   $2,337,030 
               
Total Purchased Options              
(Cost $25,261,591)            11,849,590 
               
Total Investments (97.17%)              
(Cost $227,122,432)           $218,014,266 
               
Other Assets Less Liabilities (2.83%)            6,357,554 
               
Net Assets (100.00%)           $224,371,820 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

 

Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Quoted and Unadjusted Prices   Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs   Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs   Total 
U.S. Treasury Obligations  $   $206,164,676   $   $206,164,676 
Total  $   $206,164,676   $   $206,164,676 
Other Financial                    
Instruments                    
Purchased Options  $11,849,590   $   $   $11,849,590 
Total  $11,849,590   $   $   $11,849,590 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 

 

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Cambria Trinity ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings  
Cambria Trinity ETF  
Exchange Traded Funds 100.00%
  100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Exchange Traded Funds (97.85%)          
Global (20.44%)          
Alternative ETF (3.35%)          
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF   150,252   $3,990,693 
           
Equity ETF (17.09%)          
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF   23,520    530,120 
iShares® Global Consumer Discretionary ETF   16,224    2,333,660 
iShares® Global Materials ETF   28,416    2,360,233 
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF*(a)   183,840    4,513,970 
Cambria Global Value ETF*   513,707    10,618,324 
         20,356,307 
International (27.67%)          
Equity ETF (17.06%)          
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF*   343,488    9,884,898 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF*   410,781    10,429,729 
         20,314,627 
Fixed Income ETF (10.61%)          
SPDR® FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF   57,504    2,439,320 
VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF   137,376    2,511,233 
VanEck J. P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF(a)   305,568    7,681,980 
         12,632,533 
North America (12.67%)          
Commodity ETF (4.28%)          
Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund   50,208    2,601,894 
   Shares   Value 
Commodity ETF (continued)          
VanEck Gold Miners ETF/USA   74,208   $2,491,905 
         5,093,799 
Equity ETF (8.39%)          
iShares® Global Consumer Staples ETF   40,896    2,636,974 
iShares® Global Industrials ETF   22,464    2,577,744 
iShares® Global Tech ETF   44,832    2,425,411 
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund   87,168    2,355,306 
         9,995,435 
United States (37.07%)          
Alternative ETF (3.91%)          
First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund   97,219    4,653,873 
           
Commodity ETF (5.59%)          
Graniteshares Gold Trust(b)   130,974    2,578,878 
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF   288,000    4,075,200 
         6,654,078 
Equity ETF (11.74%)          
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF*   81,792    4,751,297 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF*   375,360    9,232,280 
         13,983,577 
Fixed Income ETF (15.83%)          
Schwab US TIPS Bond ETF(a)   46,752    2,503,102 
Vanguard® Intermediate-Term Government Bond ETF(a)   150,336    9,060,751 
Vanguard® Total Bond Market ETF   98,514    7,297,917 
         18,861,770 
           
Total Exchange Traded Funds          
(Cost $118,419,639)        116,536,692 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Trinity ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (6.03%)          
Fidelity Investments Money Market Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class, 4.76%(c)(d)   7,182,450   $7,182,450 
           
Total Short-Term Investment          
(Cost $7,182,450)        7,182,450 
           
Total Investments (103.88%)          
(Cost $125,602,089)       $123,719,142 
           
Liabilities Less Other Assets (-3.88%)        (4,619,310)
           
Net Assets (100.00%)       $119,099,832 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

*Affiliated investment is a registered investment company which is managed by Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) or an affiliate of the Investment Adviser or which is distributed by an affiliate of the Fund’s distributor.
(a)This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at April 30, 2023. The total value of securities on loan at April 30, 2023 was $7,066,716.
(b)Non-income producing security.
(c)This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2023 was $7,182,450.
(d)Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2023.

 

Investment Abbreviations:  

ETF - Exchange Traded Funds  

FTSE - Financial Times Stock Exchange

SPDR - Standard & Poor's Depository Receipt

TIPS - Treasury Inflation Protected Security


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Trinity ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended April 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

Security Name  Market Value as of April 30, 2022   Purchases   Purchases In-Kind   Sales   Sales In-Kind   Market Value as of April 30, 2023   Share Balance as of April 30, 2023   Dividends   Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)   Realized Gain/ Loss 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF  $3,557,864   $6,305,740   $3,650,408   $(2,583,621.00)  $(717,797)  $10,429,729    410,781   $310,252   $44,123   $206,621 
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   2,684,615    134,191    3,164,314    (635,900)   (333,424)   4,513,970    183,840    159,463    (558,930)   59,105 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   6,598,945        11,154,913    (6,714,326)   (739,128)   9,232,280    375,360    217,823    (1,330,723)   262,598 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF   4,148,948    3,202,006    3,809,946    (5,765,909)   (377,191)   4,751,297    81,792    139,053    (994,806)   728,303 
Cambria Global Value ETF   1,997,674    4,996,775    3,576,197        (729,704)   10,618,324    513,707    221,318    671,813    105,569 
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   1,791,214    5,202,562    3,434,590        (686,387)   9,884,898    343,488    283,006    98,366    44,553 
   $20,779,260   $19,841,274   $28,790,368   $(15,699,756)  $3,583,631)  $49,430,498    1,908,968   $1,330,915   $(2,070,157)  $1,373,141 

 

Investments no longer affiliated as of April 30, 2023

 

Cambria Tail Risk ETF  $   $1,509,930   $1,619,641   $(2,835,608)  $   $   $   $11,885   $   $(293,963)
   $   $1,509,930   $1,619,641   $(2,835,608)  $   $   $   $11,885   $   $(293,963)
                                                   
Grand Total  $20,779,260   $21,351,204   $30,410,009   $(18,535,364)  $(3,583,631)  $49,430,498   $1,908,968   $1,342,800   $(2,070,157)  $1,112,786 

 

As of April 30, 2023, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.  

 

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Cambria Cannabis ETF

Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Country Composition  
United States 49.94%
Great Britain 13.53%
Canada 13.53%
Ireland 7.69%
Israel 1.24%
  85.93%

 

Percentages are based upon corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury obligations, common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks as a percentage of net assets.

 

Sector Weightings  
Cambria Cannabis ETF  
Consumer Staples 53.35%
Health Care 27.82%
Materials 7.50%
Real Estate 5.24%
Financials 2.14%
Consumer Discretionary 1.80%
Industrials 1.63%
Information Technology 0.52%
  100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Common Stocks (85.93%)          
Consumer Discretionary (1.55%)          
Greenlane Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b)   29,540   $8,892 
GrowGeneration Corp.(a)   48,060    164,365 
         173,257 
Consumer Staples (45.84%)          
Altria Group, Inc.   16,200    769,662 
British American Tobacco PLC   14,400    529,707 
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A   4,320    991,310 
Imperial Brands PLC   39,816    984,517 
Philip Morris International, Inc.   7,560    755,773 
Turning Point Brands, Inc.   20,880    496,735 
Universal Corp.   9,180    503,890 
Village Farms International, Inc.(a)(b)   126,288    97,217 
         5,128,811 
   Shares   Value 
Financials (1.84%)        
AFC Gamma, Inc.   16,956   $205,507 
           
Health Care (23.91%)          
Aurora Cannabis, Inc.(a)(b)   184,392    110,635 
Canopy Growth Corp.(a)(b)   63,360    82,368 
cbdMD, Inc.(a)   6,026    19,765 
Charlottes Web Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)   372,060    127,695 
Cronos Group, Inc.(a)(b)   180,792    338,081 
Intercure, Ltd.(a)(b)   59,652    138,989 
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)   6,120    859,676 
MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b)   61,956    112,140 
Organigram Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)   491,220    246,544 
SNDL, Inc.(a)(b)   175,428    261,388 
Tilray Brands, Inc.(a)(b)   160,596    377,401 
         2,674,682 
Industrials (1.40%)          
Agrify Corp.(a)   9,280    2,227 
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.(a)   50,544    79,354 
Urban-Gro, Inc.(a)   38,808    75,676 
         157,257 
Information Technology (0.44%)          
WM Technology, Inc.(a)(b)   68,544    49,681 
           
Materials (6.45%)          
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.   10,800    721,548 
           
Real Estate (4.50%)          
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.   7,344    503,431 
           
           
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $27,566,854)        9,614,174 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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April 30, 2023

 

   Shares   Value 
Short-Term Investment (9.54%)          
Fidelity Investments Money Market Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class, 4.76%(c)(d)(e)   1,066,948   $1,066,948 
           
Total Short-Term Investment          
(Cost $1,066,948)        1,066,948 
           
Total Investments (95.46%)          
(Cost $28,633,802)       $10,681,122 
           
Other Assets Less Liabilities (4.54%)        507,424 
           
Net Assets (100.00%)       $11,188,546 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.                

 

(a)Non-income producing security.
(b)This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at April 30, 2023. The total value of securities on loan at April 30, 2023 was $980,938.
(c)To obtain a copy of the fund's shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
(d)This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2023 was $1,066,948.
(e)Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2023.

 

Investment Abbreviations:  

ADR - American Depository Receipt

PLC - Public Limited Company

 

As of April 30, 2023, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 

 

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Cambria Global Real Estate ETF Schedule of Investments

 

April 30, 2023

 

Sector Weightings  
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF  
Real Estate 100.00%
  100.00%

 

Percentages based on total investments, excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned.

 

   Shares   Value 
Common Stocks (96.32%)(a)          
Australia (5.39%)          
BWP Trust   131,292   $337,078 
Charter Hall Retail REIT   131,313    335,395 
Hotel Property Investments, Ltd.   153,762    347,965 
Vicinity, Ltd.   261,429    363,274 
         1,383,712 
Canada (2.58%)          
H&R Real Estate Investment Trust   36,666    317,987 
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust   22,176    343,398 
         661,385 
France (1.43%)          
Klepierre SA   14,469    366,062 
           
Great Britain (1.33%)          
AEW UK REIT PLC(b)   276,612    340,681 
           
Japan (3.76%)          
Ooedo Onsen Reit Investment Corp.   756    366,223 
Tokyu REIT, Inc.   210    279,907 
Tosei Reit Investment Corp.   336    320,106 
         966,236 
Malaysia (1.40%)          
IGB Real Estate Investment Trust   917,700    360,044 
           
Mexico (7.58%)          
Concentradora Fibra Danhos SA de CV   392,700    522,668 
FIBRA Macquarie Mexico(b)(c)   296,100    486,322 
Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV   342,300    472,341 
TF Administradora Industrial S de RL de CV   247,800    464,466 
         1,945,797 
Netherlands (2.94%)          
Vastned Retail NV   14,322    325,887 
   Shares   Value 
Netherlands (continued)          
Wereldhave NV   28,056  $430,028 
         755,915 
Singapore (4.19%)          
Mapletree Industrial Trust(d)   205,800    367,073 
PARAGON REIT(d)   497,700    348,746 
Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust(b)   667,800    360,338 
         1,076,157 
South Africa (6.25%)          
Growthpoint Properties, Ltd.   437,304    304,326 
Redefine Properties, Ltd.   1,614,312    342,410 
SA Corporate Real Estate, Ltd.   2,948,820    301,451 
Stor-Age Property REIT, Ltd.   449,211    323,417 
Vukile Property Fund, Ltd.   482,874    333,135 
         1,604,739 
Thailand (2.80%)          
Frasers Property Thailand Industrial Freehold & Leasehold REIT   1,125,600    359,295 
WHA Premium Growth Freehold & Leasehold Real Estate InvestmentTrust   1,125,600    359,296 
         718,591 
Turkey (3.10%)          
Emlak Konut Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi AS   1,216,740    375,941 
Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Ortakligi AS   242,235    419,177 
         795,118 
United States (53.57%)          
Agree Realty Corp.   6,300    428,337 
Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc.   17,829    286,690 
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.   29,652    347,521 
Boston Properties, Inc.   4,263    227,474 
Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc.   71,085    270,123 
Brixmor Property Group, Inc.   16,800    358,344 
CareTrust REIT, Inc.   16,926    329,888 
Chatham Lodging Trust   27,531    281,917 
Community Healthcare Trust, Inc.   8,148    291,617 
Corporate Office Properties Trust   12,600    288,414 
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.   50,631    309,355 
EPR Properties   8,820    370,087 
Equity Commonwealth   13,503    279,782 
Equity Residential   5,565    351,986 
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.   13,986    356,783 
Franklin Street Properties Corp.   73,500    85,260 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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April 30, 2023

 

   Shares   Value 
United States (continued)          
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.   5,733  $298,116 
Getty Realty Corp.   12,243    408,059 
Global Net Lease, Inc.   25,452    286,590 
Hersha Hospitality Trust   37,632    237,082 
Highwoods Properties, Inc.   8,400    192,528 
InvenTrust Properties Corp.   14,217    320,593 
Iron Mountain, Inc.   5,649    312,051 
Kilroy Realty Corp.   6,300    184,212 
LTC Properties, Inc.   8,169    273,253 
National Health Investors, Inc.   5,607    279,060 
National Retail Properties, Inc.   8,400    365,400 
Necessity Retail REIT, Inc.   54,348    299,458 
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.   11,025    295,029 
Paramount Group, Inc.   46,200    200,046 
Physicians Realty Trust   20,034    288,890 
Regency Centers Corp.   4,893    300,577 
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.   21,000    273,630 
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.   6,300    351,351 
RPT Realty   29,400    273,420 
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.   26,628    303,559 
Saul Centers, Inc.   8,400    302,652 
SITE Centers Corp.   25,200    310,968 
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.   8,295    319,026 
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.   18,123    355,392 
Universal Health Realty Income Trust   7,413    322,466 
Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., Class A   21,000    361,620 
VICI Properties, Inc.   14,700    498,918 
Whitestone REIT   37,527    335,867 
WP Carey, Inc.   4,557    338,129 
        13,751,520 
           
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $25,667,823)       24,725,957 
   Shares   Value 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (2.39%)          
United States (2.39%)          
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.   21,525    320,507 
NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust   27,426    292,361 
           
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts          
(Cost $669,567)        612,868 
           
Total Investments (98.71%)          
(Cost $26,337,390)     $25,338,825 
           
Other Assets Less Liabilities (1.29%)        332,031 
           
Net Assets (100.00%)     $25,670,856 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

(a)Real Estate Investment Trust.
(b)Securities exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and may be deemed to be "restricted securities" under the Securities Act. As of April 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $1,187,341 representing 4.63% of the Fund's net assets.
(c)Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the fair value of securities restricted under Rule 144A in the aggregate was $486,322, representing 1.89% of net assets.
(d)Non-income producing security.

 

Investment Abbreviations:  

AS- Turkish Joint Stock Company  

NV- Dutch Public Limited Liability Company

PLC- Public Limited Company

REIT- Real Estate Investment Trust  

SA de CV- Mexican Public Limited Company with Variable Capital

 

As of April 30, 2023, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria ETF Trust Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

April 30, 2023

 

   Cambria Shareholder
Yield ETF
   Cambria Foreign
Shareholder Yield ETF
   Cambria Global
Value ETF
   Cambria Global
Momentum ETF
 
Assets                
Unaffiliated Investments at Value*  $726,675,898   $188,773,859   $134,045,594   $108,281,529 
Affiliated Investments at Value               77,744,042 
Foreign Currency at Value   829    542,429    851,483     
Cash and cash equivalents   5,434,735    2,670,756    4,647,458    1,351,253 
Segregated cash balances with authorized participants for deposit securities       1,160,896         
Dividends receivable, Net   712,002    1,480,128    1,037,914     
Reclaims receivable   14,663    197,687    356,136     
Receivable for investments sold                
Other assets   8,191    16,218    2,961    33,694 
Total Assets   732,846,318    194,841,973    140,941,546    187,410,518 
                     
Liabilities                    
Payable for collateral upon return of securities loaned   14,462,896    5,946,314    2,862,287    9,370,036 
Payable for collateral upon return of deposit securities       1,160,896         
Payable due to investment adviser   329,414    80,432    66,824    85,132 
Custodian fees payable           34,059     
Other liabilities               2,987 
Total Liabilities   14,792,310    7,187,642    2,963,170    9,458,155 
                     
Net Assets  $718,054,008   $187,654,331   $137,978,376   $177,952,363 
                     
Net Assets Consists of                    
Paid-in Capital  $775,565,444   $192,208,454   $171,472,121   $187,707,758 
Total Accumulated Loss   (57,511,436)   (4,554,123)   (33,493,745)   (9,755,395)
                     
Net Assets  $718,054,008   $187,654,331   $137,978,376   $177,952,363 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited Authorization - No Par Value)   12,350,000    7,450,010    6,650,010    6,350,001 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share  $58.14   $25.19   $20.75   $28.02 
                     
Unaffiliated Investments at Cost  $760,272,888   $188,792,143   $144,634,053   $104,647,419 
Affiliated Investments at Cost  $   $   $   $75,506,269 
Cost of Foreign Currency  $835   $541,545   $859,713   $ 
*Includes value of securities on loan  $14,240,689   $5,631,808   $2,679,779   $9,194,963 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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April 30, 2023

 

 

   Cambria Global
Asset Allocation ETF
   Cambria Value and
Momentum ETF
   Cambria Global Tail
Risk ETF
   Cambria Emerging
Shareholder Yield ETF
 
Assets                    
Unaffiliated Investments at Value*  $33,956,666   $58,183,149   $3,435,637   $170,219,819 
Affiliated Investments at Value   19,276,417             
Foreign Currency at Value           12,873    181,819 
Cash and cash equivalents   1,102,993    721,782    279,989    7,513,361 
Cash at Broker for futures contracts       6,267,320         
Cash at Broker for options contracts           189,275     
Dividends receivable, Net       46,497        503,615 
Reclaims receivable           5,520    841 
Receivable for investments sold       1,103,761         
Interest receivable           8,373     
Other assets   23,833    18    86    2,257 
Total Assets   54,359,909    66,322,527    3,931,753    178,421,712 
                     
Liabilities                    
Payable for collateral upon return of securities loaned   3,088,172    745,193        2,103,407 
Variation Margin Payable       276,269         
Deferred foreign capital gains tax payable               236,904 
Payable for fund shares redeemed       1,231,507         
Payable due to investment adviser       33,000    1,907    80,187 
Custodian fees payable               25,988 
Other liabilities       203         
Total Liabilities   3,088,172    2,286,172    1,907    2,446,486 
                     
Net Assets  $51,271,737   $64,036,355   $3,929,846   $175,975,226 
                     
Net Assets Consists of                    
Paid-in Capital  $53,391,241   $84,487,786   $5,218,048   $189,288,176 
Total Accumulated Loss   (2,119,504)   (20,451,431)   (1,288,202)   (13,312,950)
                     
Net Assets  $51,271,737   $64,036,355   $3,929,846   $175,975,226 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited Authorization - No Par Value)   1,900,001    2,600,004    200,000    6,150,004 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share  $26.99   $24.63   $19.65   $28.61 
                     
Unaffiliated Investments at Cost  $36,245,678   $58,129,346   $3,859,559   $180,839,345 
Affiliated Investments at Cost  $19,127,433   $   $   $ 
Cost of Foreign Currency  $   $   $34,194   $181,846 
*Includes value of securities on loan  $3,033,101   $726,496   $   $1,996,887 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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April 30, 2023

 

   Cambria Tail Risk ETF   Cambria Trinity ETF   Cambria Cannabis
ETF
   Cambria Global Real
Estate ETF
 
Assets                
Unaffiliated Investments at Value*  $218,014,266   $74,288,644   $10,681,122   $25,338,825 
Affiliated Investments at Value       49,430,498         
Foreign Currency at Value           62,254    68,995 
Cash and cash equivalents   1,402,036    2,544,513    1,303,048    172,732 
Cash at Broker for options contracts   1,575,831             
Dividends receivable, Net           18,979    88,361 
Reclaims receivable               13,421 
Receivable for investments sold           190,678     
Interest receivable   3,464,202             
Other assets       18,627    3,278     
Total Assets   224,456,335    126,282,282    12,259,359    25,682,334 
                     
Liabilities                    
Payable for collateral upon return of securities loaned       7,182,450    1,066,948     
Payable due to investment adviser   84,515        3,865    11,478 
Other liabilities                
Total Liabilities   84,515    7,182,450    1,070,813    11,478 
                     
Net Assets  $224,371,820   $119,099,832   $11,188,546   $25,670,856 
                     
Net Assets Consists of                    
Paid-in Capital  $373,330,294   $122,528,437   $35,994,193   $29,844,571 
Total Accumulated Loss   (148,958,474)   (3,428,605)   (24,805,647)   (4,173,715)
                     
Net Assets  $224,371,820   $119,099,832   $11,188,546   $25,670,856 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited Authorization - No Par Value)   15,350,002    4,800,002    1,800,002    1,050,002 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share  $14.62   $24.81   $6.22   $24.45 
                     
Unaffiliated Investments at Cost  $227,122,432   $75,547,257   $28,633,802   $26,337,390 
Affiliated Investments at Cost  $   $50,054,832   $   $ 
Cost of Foreign Currency  $   $   $60,910   $69,176 
*Includes value of securities on loan  $   $7,066,716   $980,938   $ 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria ETF Trust Statements of Operations

 

For the Year Ended April 30, 2023

 

   Cambria Shareholder
Yield ETF
   Cambria Foreign
Shareholder Yield ETF
   Cambria Global
Value ETF
   Cambria Global
Momentum ETF
 
Investment Income:                
Dividend Income from Unaffiliated Investments  $18,911,676   $7,657,020   $6,649,956   $1,039,601 
Dividend Income from Affiliated Investments           328,977    2,993,602 
Income from Securities Lending   211,994    80,175    28,126    135,234 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld   831    (609,053)   (598,000)    
Other Income   130,167    74,878    42,820    81,193 
Total Investment Income   19,254,668    7,203,020    6,451,879    4,249,630 
                     
Expenses:                    
Management Fees   3,717,386    592,687    618,488    883,989 
Custodian Fees           86,812     
Total Expenses   3,717,386    592,687    705,300    883,989 
Net Expenses   3,717,386    592,687    705,300    883,989 
Net Investment Income   15,537,282    6,610,333    5,746,579    3,365,641 
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses) on Investments:                    
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Unaffiliated Investments(a)   (11,730,524)   (3,221,161)   2,778,756    (9,803,054)
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Affiliated Investments(a)           621,826    (2,682,559)
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions   217    (223,205)   (120,764)    
Long Term Capital Gains Received from registered investment companies               449,698 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Unaffiliated Investments   (22,392,024)   1,905,268    3,346,466    (2,412,818)
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Affiliated Investments           (2,573,718)   560,099 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation   (699)   23,473    17,285     
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments   (34,123,030)   (1,515,625)   4,069,851    (13,888,634)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations  $(18,585,748)  $5,094,708   $9,816,430   $(10,522,993)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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For the Year Ended April 30, 2023

 

   Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF   Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF 
Investment Income:                    
Dividend Income from Unaffiliated Investments  $1,032,597   $2,195,438   $97,720   $9,709,923 
Dividend Income from Affiliated Investments   786,498             
Interest Income           22,727     
Income from Securities Lending   43,773    3,787    649    70,293 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld           4,047    (1,297,556)
Other Income   19,072    116,144    7,975    52,442 
Total Investment Income   1,881,940    2,315,369    133,118    8,535,102 
                     
Expenses:                    
Management Fees       523,313    28,175    702,946 
Custodian Fees               83,814 
Broker fees       18,868         
Total Expenses       542,181    28,175    786,760 
Net Expenses       542,181    28,175    786,760 
Net Investment Income   1,881,940    1,773,188    104,943    7,748,342 
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses) on Investments:                    
Net Realized Loss on Unaffiliated Investments(a)   (29,067)   (666,372)   (442,591)   (3,911,895)
Net Realized Gain on Affiliated Investments(a)   153,592             
Net Realized Gain on Purchased Options           264,083     
Net Realized Loss on Futures Contracts       (3,859,660)        
Net Realized Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions           (806,965)   (181,142)
Long Term Capital Gains Received from registered investment companies   23,361        10,862     
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Unaffiliated Investments   (1,637,384)   (2,672,747)   1,041,560    336,945 
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Affiliated Investments   (1,222,225)            
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Purchased Options           (659,768)    
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts       (2,491,395)        
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Foreign                    
Currency Translation           (14,958)   12,668 
Change in Accumulated Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities               355,392 
Net Realized and Unrealized (Loss) on Investments   (2,711,723)   (9,690,174)   (607,777)   (3,388,032)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations  $(829,783)  $(7,916,986)  $(502,834)  $4,360,310 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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For the Year Ended April 30, 2023

 

   Cambria Tail Risk ETF   Cambria Trinity ETF   Cambria Cannabis
ETF
   Cambria Global Real
Estate ETF
 
Investment Income:                
Dividend Income from Unaffiliated Investments  $   $1,830,123   $422,727   $1,131,751 
Dividend Income from Affiliated Investments       1,342,800         
Interest Income   7,835,212             
Income from Securities Lending       56,295    82,113    4,993 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld               (103,627)
Other Income   342,215    36,090    15,759    10,639 
Total Investment Income   8,177,427    3,265,308    520,599    1,043,756 
                     
Expenses:                    
Management Fees   2,019,152        85,543    126,185 
Total Expenses   2,019,152        85,543    126,185 
Waiver of Management Fees           (24,648)    
Net Expenses   2,019,152        60,895    126,185 
Net Investment Income   6,158,275    3,265,308    459,704    917,571 
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses) on Investments:                    
Net Realized Loss on Unaffiliated Investments(a)   (59,930,897)   (1,543,519)   (5,359,009)   (3,139,418)
Net Realized Gain on Affiliated Investments(a)       1,112,786         
Net Realized Loss on Purchased Options   (11,867,767)            
Net Realized Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions           (10,715)   (31,979)
Long Term Capital Gains Received       171,281        422,966 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Unaffiliated Investments   42,645,401    (1,989,253)   (1,824,484)   (1,249,423)
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Affiliated Investments       (2,070,157)        
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Purchased Options   (21,202,027)            
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Translation           3,886    2,942 
Net Realized and Unrealized (Loss) on Investments   (50,355,290)   (4,318,862)   (7,190,322)   (3,994,912)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting From Operations  $(44,197,015)  $(1,053,554)  $(6,730,618)  $(3,077,341)

 

(a)Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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   Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF   Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF 
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Operations                    
Net investment Income  $15,537,282   $6,723,591   $6,610,333   $2,103,271 
Net realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments(a)   (11,730,524)   24,008,520    (3,221,161)   3,912,779 
Net realized Gain/(Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions   217        (223,205)   (77,817)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments   (22,392,024)   (45,323,782)   1,905,268    (7,425,477)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation   (699)   (390)   23,473    (50,342)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (18,585,748)   (14,592,061)   5,094,708    (1,537,586)
                     
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders                    
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings   (18,508,788)   (8,265,061)   (5,789,832)   (2,195,125)
Net decrease from distributions   (18,508,788)   (8,265,061)   (5,789,832)   (2,195,125)
                     
Capital Share Transactions                    
Issued   322,449,091    352,298,119    121,594,482    41,439,595 
Redeemed   (81,834,941)   (92,929,771)       (1,367,461)
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions   240,614,150    259,368,348    121,594,482    40,072,134 
Total Net Increase in Net Assets   203,519,614    236,511,226    120,899,358    36,339,423 
                     
Net Assets                    
Beginning of Year   514,534,394    278,023,168    66,754,973    30,415,550 
End of Year  $718,054,008   $514,534,394   $187,654,331   $66,754,973 
                     
Share Transactions:                    
Issued   5,300,000    5,500,000    4,900,000    1,500,000 
Redeemed   (1,400,000)   (1,500,000)       (50,000)
Net increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions   3,900,000    4,000,000    4,900,000    1,450,000 

 

(a)Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria ETF Trust Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

   Cambria Global Value ETF   Cambria Global Momentum ETF 
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Operations                    
Net investment Income  $5,746,579   $5,108,664   $3,365,641   $2,690,972 
Net realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments(a)   3,400,582    2,469,071    (12,035,915)   8,172,046 
Net realized Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions   (120,764)   (332,086)        
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments   772,748    (15,809,759)   (1,852,719)   (5,150,719)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation   17,285    (41,369)        
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   9,816,430    (8,605,479)   (10,522,993)   5,712,299 
                     
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders                    
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings   (5,123,088)   (4,429,824)   (3,308,682)   (2,629,099)
Return of capital               (137,036)
Net decrease from distributions   (5,123,088)   (4,429,824)   (3,308,682)   (2,766,135)
                     
Capital Share Transactions                    
Issued   45,063,719    4,834,036    134,679,294    20,685,690 
Redeemed   (14,165,016)   (12,262,971)   (24,457,816)   (4,502,967)
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions   30,898,703    (7,428,935)   110,221,478    16,182,723 
Total Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets   35,592,045    (20,464,238)   96,389,803    19,128,887 
                     
Net Assets                    
Beginning of Year   102,386,331    122,850,569    81,562,560    62,433,673 
End of Year  $137,978,376   $102,386,331   $177,952,363   $81,562,560 
                     
Share Transactions:                    
Issued   2,400,000    200,000    4,600,000    650,000 
Redeemed   (750,000)   (550,000)   (850,000)   (150,000)
Net increase/(decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions   1,650,000    (350,000)   3,750,000    500,000 

 

(a)Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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   Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   Cambria Value and Momentum ETF 
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Operations                    
Net investment Income  $1,881,940   $3,300,531   $1,773,188   $244,878 
Net realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments(a)   147,886    1,389,064    (4,526,032)   2,416,135 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments   (2,859,609)   (6,066,013)   (5,164,142)   72,980 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (829,783)   (1,376,418)   (7,916,986)   2,733,993 
                     
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders                    
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings   (2,092,946)   (3,290,869)   (1,755,804)   (252,960)
Net decrease from distributions   (2,092,946)   (3,290,869)   (1,755,804)   (252,960)
                     
Capital Share Transactions                    
Issued   9,647,654    1,598,155    110,716,425    12,729,952 
Redeemed   (1,386,118)   (3,059,032)   (68,475,916)   (2,308,993)
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions   8,261,536    (1,460,877)   42,240,509    10,420,959 
Total Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets   5,338,807    (6,128,164)   32,567,719    12,901,992 
                     
Net Assets                    
Beginning of Year   45,932,930    52,061,094    31,468,636    18,566,644 
End of Year  $51,271,737   $45,932,930   $64,036,355   $31,468,636 
                     
Share Transactions:                    
Issued   350,000    50,000    4,100,000    500,000 
Redeemed   (50,000)   (100,000)   (2,700,000)   (100,000)
Net increase/(decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions   300,000    (50,000)   1,400,000    400,000 

 

(a)Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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   Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF   Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF 
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Operations                    
Net investment Income  $104,943   $194,294   $7,748,342   $4,226,440 
Net realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments(a)   (167,646)   (685,535)   (3,911,895)   5,058,295 
Net realized Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions   (806,965)   (5,220)   (181,142)   (335,746)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments   381,792    1,870    336,945    (26,176,753)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation   (14,958)   (8,332)   12,668    (12,418)
Change in Accumulated Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities           355,392    (487,315)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (502,834)   (502,923)   4,360,310    (17,727,497)
                     
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders                    
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings           (7,385,645)   (5,778,188)
Net decrease from distributions           (7,385,645)   (5,778,188)
                     
Capital Share Transactions                    
Issued   3,304,059        87,812,440    54,571,685 
Redeemed   (3,227,221)   (2,242,970)   (2,492,086)    
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions   76,838    (2,242,970)   85,320,354    54,571,685 
Total Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets   (425,996)   (2,745,893)   82,295,019    31,066,000 
                     
Net Assets                    
Beginning of Year   4,355,842    7,101,735    93,680,207    62,614,207 
End of Year  $3,929,846   $4,355,842   $175,975,226   $93,680,207 
                     
Share Transactions:                    
Issued   150,000        3,150,000    1,500,000 
Redeemed   (150,000)   (100,000)   (100,000)    
Net increase/(decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions       (100,000)   3,050,000    1,500,000 

 

(a)Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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   Cambria Tail Risk ETF   Cambria Trinity ETF 
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Operations                    
Net investment Income  $6,158,275   $2,367,330   $3,265,308   $2,675,511 
Net realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments(a)   (71,798,664)   (30,444,106)   (259,452)   2,433,778 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments   21,443,374    (10,327,691)   (4,059,410)   (3,486,814)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (44,197,015)   (38,404,467)   (1,053,554)   1,622,475 
                     
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders                    
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings   (5,934,009)   (2,160,957)   (4,077,927)   (2,736,330)
Net decrease from distributions   (5,934,009)   (2,160,957)   (4,077,927)   (2,736,330)
                     
Capital Share Transactions                    
Issued   287,583,821    389,348,766    81,891,017    11,021,009 
Redeemed   (417,503,209)   (226,356,387)   (8,617,238)   (2,727,635)
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions   (129,919,388)   162,992,379    73,273,779    8,293,374 
Total Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets   (180,050,412)   122,426,955    68,142,298    7,179,519 
                     
Net Assets                    
Beginning of Year   404,422,232    281,995,277    50,957,534    43,778,015 
End of Year  $224,371,820   $404,422,232   $119,099,832   $50,957,534 
                     
Share Transactions:                    
Issued   17,600,000    21,650,000    3,250,000    400,000 
Redeemed   (26,150,000)   (12,800,000)   (350,000)   (100,000)
Net increase/(decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions   (8,550,000)   8,850,000    2,900,000    300,000 

 

(a)Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria ETF Trust Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

   Cambria Cannabis ETF   Cambria Global Real Estate ETF 
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Operations                    
Net investment Income  $459,704   $529,964   $917,571   $568,427 
Net realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments(a)   (5,359,009)   1,268,445    (2,716,452)   1,171,151 
Net realized Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions   (10,715)   (9,442)   (31,979)   (125,068)
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments   (1,824,484)   (19,371,844)   (1,249,423)   (1,199,398)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation   3,886    (2,255)   2,942    (5,219)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (6,730,618)   (17,585,132)   (3,077,341)   409,893 
                     
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders                    
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings   (415,452)   (724,710)   (783,635)   (1,916,834)
Return of capital               (115,789)
Net decrease from distributions   (415,452)   (724,710)   (783,635)   (2,032,623)
                     
Capital Share Transactions                    
Issued   1,144,071    1,574,943    14,885,328    14,340,841 
Redeemed   (2,589,495)   (2,156,187)   (9,162,043)   (3,154,770)
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions   (1,445,424)   (581,244)   5,723,285    11,186,071 
Total Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets   (8,591,494)   (18,891,086)   1,862,309    9,563,341 
                     
Net Assets                    
Beginning of Year   19,780,040    38,671,126    23,808,547    14,245,206 
End of Year  $11,188,546   $19,780,040   $25,670,856   $23,808,547 
                     
Share Transactions:                    
Issued   150,000    100,000    600,000    450,000 
Redeemed   (350,000)   (150,000)   (350,000)   (100,000)
Net increase/(decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions   (200,000)   (50,000)   250,000    350,000 

 

(a)Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $60.89   $62.48   $29.82   $37.47   $37.98 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(a)   1.48    1.17    0.88    0.86    0.79 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (2.54)   (1.27)   32.60    (7.66)   (0.40)
Total from Operations   (1.06)   (0.10)   33.48    (6.80)   0.39 
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (1.40)   (1.23)   (0.82)   (0.85)   (0.90)
Distributions from Net Realized Gains   (0.29)   (0.26)            
Total Distributions   (1.69)   (1.49)   (0.82)   (0.85)   (0.90)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $58.14   $60.89   $62.48   $29.82   $37.47 
                          
Total Return(b)   (1.59)%   (0.21)%   113.92%   (18.43)%   1.10%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $718,054   $514,534   $278,023   $61,127   $112,414 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   2.42%   1.85%   1.95%   2.40%   2.13%
Portfolio Turnover(b)(c)   41%   51%   37%   30%   28%

 

(a)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.

(b)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(c)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $26.18   $27.65   $17.86   $23.56   $26.58 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(a)   1.54    1.28    0.75    0.90    1.06 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (1.01)   (1.32)   9.86    (5.60)   (2.79)
Total from Operations   0.53    (0.04)   10.61    (4.70)   (1.73)
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (1.52)   (1.43)   (0.82)   (1.00)   (1.29)
Total Distributions   (1.52)   (1.43)   (0.82)   (1.00)   (1.29)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $25.19   $26.18   $27.65   $17.86   $23.56 
                          
Total Return(b)   2.72%   (0.31)%   60.72%   (20.47)%   (6.34)%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $187,654   $66,755   $30,416   $17,862   $27,095 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   6.56%   4.68%   3.29%   4.04%   4.32%
Portfolio Turnover(b)(c)   34%   63%   59%   47%   53%

 

(a)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.

(b)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(c)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Value ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $20.48   $22.96   $16.37   $23.37   $26.05 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(a)   1.03    0.96    0.53    0.62    0.64 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   0.24    (2.60)   6.44    (6.91)   (2.33)
Total from Operations   1.27    (1.64)   6.97    (6.29)   (1.69)
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (1.00)   (0.84)   (0.38)   (0.71)   (0.61)
Distributions from Net Realized Gains                   (0.38)
Total Distributions   (1.00)   (0.84)   (0.38)   (0.71)   (0.99)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $20.75   $20.48   $22.96   $16.37   $23.37 
                          
Total Return(b)   6.97%   (7.47)%   43.20%   (27.71)%   (6.24)%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $137,978   $102,386   $122,851   $96,587   $158,894 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets   0.67%   0.66%   0.66%   0.65%   0.69%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   5.48%   4.19%   2.75%   2.84%   2.74%
Portfolio Turnover(b)(c)   94%   3%   14%   25%   20%

 

(a)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.

(b)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(c)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Momentum ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $31.37   $29.73   $23.07   $25.09   $27.39 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(a)   0.65    1.28    0.29    0.56    0.62 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (3.42)   1.68    6.69    2.02    (2.33)
Total from Operations   (2.77)   2.96    6.98    (1.46)   (1.71)
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (0.58)   (1.25)   (0.30)   (0.54)   (0.59)
Return of Capital       (0.07)   (0.02)   (0.02)    
Total Distributions   (0.58)   (1.32)   (0.32)   (0.56)   (0.59)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $28.02   $31.37   $29.73   $23.07   $25.09 
                          
Total Return(b)   (8.81)%   10.19%   30.49%   (6.02)%   (6.23)%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $177,952   $81,563   $62,434   $78,449   $129,199 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(c)   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets(d)   2.25%   4.19%   1.13%   2.25%   2.39%
Portfolio Turnover(b)(e)   307%   69%   115%   251%   204%

 

(a)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.

(b)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(c)Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds.
(d)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declarations of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. The ratio does not include net investment income of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $28.71   $31.55   $24.36   $26.82   $27.38 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(a)   1.11    1.99    0.58    0.86    0.75 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (1.61)   (2.85)   7.33    (2.36)   (0.53)
Total from Operations   (0.50)   (0.86)   7.91    (1.50)   0.22 
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (1.07)   (1.98)   (0.72)   (0.85)   (0.77)
Distributions from Net Realized Gains   (0.15)           (0.11)   (0.01)
Total Distributions   (1.22)   (1.98)   (0.72)   (0.96)   (0.78)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $26.99   $28.71   $31.55   $24.36   $26.82 
                          
Total Return(b)   (1.58)%   (3.01)%   33.00%   (5.87)%   0.91%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $51,272   $45,933   $52,061   $49,930   $64,368 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(c)   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets(d)   4.08%   6.36%   2.07%   3.24%   2.85%
Portfolio Turnover(b)(e)   0%   8%   20%   9%   2%

 

(a)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.

(b)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(c)Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds.
(d)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declarations of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. The ratio does not include net investment income of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Value and Momentum ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $26.22   $23.21   $16.64   $20.83   $25.09 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(a)   0.54    0.25    0.14    0.18    0.21 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (1.66)   3.02    6.63    (4.17)   (4.23)
Total from Operations   (1.12)   3.27    6.77    (3.99)   (4.02)
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (0.47)   (0.26)   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.24)
Total Distributions   (0.47)   (0.26)   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.24)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $24.63   $26.22   $23.21   $16.64   $20.83 
                          
Total Return(b)   (4.34)%   14.17%   41.05%   (19.32)%   (16.10)%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $64,036   $31,469   $18,567   $10,818   $19,790 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets   0.61%(c)   0.59%   0.61%(c)   0.63%(d)   0.64%(e)
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   2.00%   1.02%   0.70%   0.92%   0.86%
Portfolio Turnover(b)(f)   71%   78%   97%   76%   89%

 

(a)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.

(b)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(c)Includes broker expense of 0.02%.
(d)Includes broker expense of 0.04%.
(e)Includes broker expense of 0.05%.
(f)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021 (a)
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $21.78   $23.67   $23.57   $24.83   $27.57 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(b)   0.46    0.71    0.94    1.18    1.18 
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments   (2.59)(c)   (2.60)   (0.69)(c)   (1.36)   (2.70)
Total from Operations   (2.13)   (1.89)   0.25    (0.18)   (1.52)
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income               (0.96)   (1.09)
Distributions from Net Realized Gains               (0.12)   (0.13)
Return of Capital           (0.15)        
Total Distributions           (0.15)   (1.08)   (1.22)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $19.65   $21.78   $23.67   $23.57   $24.83 
                          
Total Return(d)   (9.78)%   (7.98)%   1.03%   (1.00)%   (5.44)%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $3,930   $4,356   $7,102   $22,388   $18,623 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   2.20%   3.18%   3.71%   4.72%   4.69%
Portfolio Turnover(d)(e)   62%   1%   53%   36%   37%

 

(a)Prior to March 15, 2021, the Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF was known as the Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF.
(b)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.
(c)Realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.
(d)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $30.22   $39.13   $24.97   $31.38   $35.83 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(a)   1.77    1.81    1.27    1.30    1.29 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (1.44)   (8.01)   14.04    (6.35)   (3.58)
Total from Operations   0.33    (6.20)   15.31    (5.05)   (2.29)
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (1.57)   (2.16)   (1.15)   (1.36)   (1.05)
Distributions from Net Realized Gains   (0.37)   (0.55)           (1.11)
Total Distributions   (1.94)   (2.71)   (1.15)   (1.36)   (2.16)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $28.61   $30.22   $39.13   $24.97   $31.38 
                          
Total Return(b)   1.64%   (16.81)%   63.04%   (16.89)%   (5.80)%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $175,975   $93,680   $62,614   $28,713   $20,395 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets   0.66%   0.64%   0.65%   0.69%   0.66%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   6.49%   5.14%   4.00%   4.38%   4.09%
Portfolio Turnover(b)(c)   43%   45%   29%   81%   115%

 

(a)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(c)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Tail Risk ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $16.92   $18.74   $22.65   $19.87   $21.58 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(a)   0.29    0.13    0.04    0.27    0.39 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (2.27)   (1.84)   (3.92)   2.77    (1.73)
Total from Operations   (1.98)   (1.71)   (3.88)   3.04    (1.34)
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (0.32)   (0.11)   (0.03)   (0.26)   (0.37)
Total Distributions   (0.32)   (0.11)   (0.03)   (0.26)   (0.37)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $14.62   $16.92   $18.74   $22.65   $19.87 
                          
Total Return(b)   (11.86)%   (9.14)%   (17.13)%   15.47%   (6.31)%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $224,372   $404,422   $281,995   $132,488   $37,745 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   1.80%   0.69%   0.18%   1.31%   1.89%
Portfolio Turnover(b)(c)   129%   60%   155%   19%   56%

 

(a)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(c)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Trinity ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   Period Ended
April 30, 2019 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $26.82   $27.36   $21.32   $24.22   $25.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net Investment Income(b)   0.89    1.59    0.42    0.65    0.39 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (1.96)   (0.51)   6.07    (2.91)   (0.83)
Total from Operations   (1.07)   1.08    6.49    (2.26)   (0.44)
                          
Distributions:                         
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (0.64)   (1.60)   (0.45)   (0.62)   (0.34)
Distributions from Net Realized Gains   (0.30)   (0.02)       (0.02)    
Total Distributions   (0.94)   (1.62)   (0.45)   (0.64)   (0.34)
                          
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $24.81   $26.82   $27.36   $21.32   $24.22 
                          
Total Return(c)   (3.99)%   3.98%   30.81%   (9.57)%   (1.71)%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data                         
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $119,100   $50,958   $43,778   $37,309   $30,280 
                          
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(d)   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%(e)
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets(f)   3.54%   5.78%   1.77%   2.74%   2.55%(e)
Portfolio Turnover(c)(g)   102%   26%   50%   88%   0%

 

(a)Inception date September 7, 2018.
(b)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.
(c)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(d)Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds.
(e)Annualized.
(f)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declarations of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. The ratio does not include net investment income of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(g)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Cannabis ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Year Ended
April 30, 2021
   Period Ended
April 30, 2020 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $9.89   $18.86   $11.30   $25.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                    
Net Investment Income(b)   0.24    0.25    0.47    0.70 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (3.69)   (8.87)   7.63    (13.87)
Total from Operations   (3.45)   (8.62)   8.10    (13.17)
                     
Distributions:                    
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (0.22)   (0.35)   (0.54)   (0.52)
Distributions from Net Realized Gains               (0.01)
Total Distributions   (0.22)   (0.35)   (0.54)   (0.53)
                     
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $6.22   $9.89   $18.86   $11.30 
                     
Total Return(c)   (35.04)%   (46.49)%   73.84%   (53.04)%
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data                    
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $11,189   $19,780   $38,671   $9,038 
                     
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Including Waivers   0.42%   0.42%   0.42%   0.42%(d)
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%(d)
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   3.17%   1.80%   2.94%   6.20%(d)
Portfolio Turnover(c)(e)   23%   46%   8%   4%

 

(a)Inception date July 24, 2019
(b)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.
(c)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria Global Real Estate ETF Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

 

   Year Ended
April 30, 2023
   Year Ended
April 30, 2022
   Period Ended
April 30, 2021 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period  $29.76   $31.66   $25.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:               
Net Investment Income(b)   1.12    0.56    0.56 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (5.44)   0.99(c)   6.51 
Total from Operations   (4.32)   1.55    7.07 
                
Distributions:               
Distributions from Net Investment Income   (0.99)   (2.76)   (0.41)
Distributions from Net Realized Gains       (0.49)    
Return of Capital       (0.20)    
Total Distributions   (0.99)   (3.45)   (0.41)
                
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period  $24.45   $29.76   $31.66 
                
Total Return(d)   (14.47)%   4.70%   28.40%
                
Ratios and Supplemental Data               
Net Assets, End of Year/Period (in 000s)  $25,671   $23,809   $14,245 
                
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets   0.59%   0.59%   0.59%(e)
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   4.29%   3.00%   3.19%(e)
Portfolio Turnover(d)(f)   94%   120%   51%

 

(a)Inception date September 23, 2020.
(b)Per share data calculated using the average shares method.
(c)Realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.
(d)Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
(e)Annualized.
(f)Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Cambria ETF Trust Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023

 

1.  ORGANIZATION

 

 

Cambria ETF Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, was formed on September 9, 2011 as an open–end registered management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust is comprised of multiple exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). These financial statements relate only to Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Global Momentum ETF, Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF, Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF, Cambria Trinity ETF, Cambria Cannabis ETF and Cambria Global Real Estate ETF (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”). Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. The assets of each Fund are segregated, and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the Fund in which shares are held. Each Fund is diversified and actively managed.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation. The Fund inception date is May 13, 2013.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation. The Fund inception date is December 2, 2013.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Value ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation. The Fund inception date is March 11, 2014.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Momentum ETF is to seek to preserve and grow capital from investments in the U.S. and foreign equity, fixed income, commodity and currency markets, independent of market direction. The Fund inception date is November 3, 2014.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation. The Fund inception date is December 9, 2014.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation from investments in the U.S. equity market. The Fund inception date is September 8, 2015.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation. The Fund inception date is February 22, 2016.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation. The Fund inception date is July 13, 2016.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Tail Risk ETF is to seek to provide income and capital appreciation from investments in the U.S. market while protecting against significant downside risk. The Fund inception date is April 5, 2017.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Trinity ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation. The Fund inception date is September 7, 2018.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Cannabis ETF is to seek capital appreciation from investments in the global equity markets that have exposure to the broad cannabis industry. The Fund inception date is July 24, 2019.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Real Estate ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation. The Fund inception date is September 23, 2020.

 

Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange”). Market prices for the shares may be different from their net asset value ("NAV"). The Funds will issue and redeem shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in large blocks of shares, typically 50,000 shares, called "Creation Units." Creation Units are to be issued and redeemed principally in kind for a basket of securities and a balancing cash amount. Shares generally will trade in the secondary market in amounts less than a Creation Unit at market prices that change throughout the day.

 

The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies.

 

2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

 

The following is a summary of the Significant Accounting Policies followed by the Funds.

 

Use of Estimates — The Funds are investment companies in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). Therefore, the Funds follow the accounting and reporting guidance for investment companies. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and could have a material impact to the Funds.

 

 

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Cambria ETF Trust Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023

 

Security Valuation —Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”)), including securities traded over the counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded (or at approximately 4:00 pm Eastern Time if a security’s primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale, at the most recent quoted bid.

 

For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. Debt securities are priced based upon valuations provided by independent, third–party pricing agents, if available. Such values generally reflect the last reported sales price if the security is actively traded. The third–party pricing agents may also value debt securities at an evaluated bid price by employing methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker–supplied valuations, or other methodologies designed to identify the market value for such securities. Prices for most securities held in the Funds are provided daily by recognized independent pricing agents. If a security price cannot be obtained from an independent, third–party pricing agent, the Funds seeks to obtain a bid price from at least one independent broker.

 

Futures are valued at the settlement price established for the business day by the board of trade on which they are traded. Settlement prices for financial futures are provided by an independent pricing agent.

 

Options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask prices reported from the options exchange on which such options are listed. If there is no reported sale, long options positions are valued at the most recent bid price, and short option positions are valued at the most recent ask price.

 

Securities for which market prices are not "readily available" are valued in accordance with fair value procedures established by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The Board has designated the Adviser serve as its "Valuation Designee" and perform fair value determinations on behalf of all series of the Trust, subject to the Board's supervision and direction. The following securities may be fair valued by the Valuation Designee: (1) securities for which market quotations are insufficient or not readily available, (2) securities for which, in the judgment of the Valuation Designee, the prices or values do not represent the fair value of the instrument, and (3) securities deemed to be illiquid. Some of the more common reasons that may necessitate that a security be valued using fair value procedures include: the security's trading has been halted or suspended; the security has been de–listed from a national exchange; the security's primary trading market is temporarily closed at a time when under normal conditions it would be open; the security has not been traded for an extended period of time; the security's primary pricing source is not able or willing to provide a price; or trading of the security is subject to local government–imposed restrictions. Fair valuation is based on subjective factors and, as a result, the fair value price of an asset may differ from the asset’s market price and may not be the current price at which the asset may be sold. Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding the current economic environment, financial reports, credit, collateral and other such factors.

 

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP, the Funds disclose fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date;

 

Level 2 – Quoted prices which are not active, or inputs that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 

Level 3 – Prices, inputs or exotic modeling techniques which are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).

 

As of September 8, 2022, the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures, including its fair valuation methodologies, were revised in response to the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") adoption of Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act.

 

Foreign Currency Translation – The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of realized or unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rate from fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities. These gains and losses are included in net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments on the Statements of Operations. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amount of the investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. These gains and losses are included in net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions on the Statements of Operations.

 

 

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April 30, 2023

 

The value of the Funds’ foreign holdings as measured in U.S. dollars may be affected unfavorably by changes in foreign currency exchange rates, as a change in the value of a foreign currency against the U.S. dollar generally will result in a corresponding change in the U.S. dollar value of securities denominated in that currency held by a Fund. In addition to the risks of foreign currency exchange rates generally, trading in the currencies of certain countries may face periods of limited liquidity or the political risk of exchange controls or currency repatriation restrictions, which may in turn make such holdings denominated in those currencies difficult to value. The Funds may also incur losses in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Futures Contracts — Consistent with its investment objective and strategies, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF utilized futures contracts during the year ended April 30, 2023. The Fund’s investment in futures contracts is designed to enable the Fund to more closely approximate the performance of its benchmark index. Cambria Value and Momentum ETF chose to invest in futures contracts for tactical hedging purposes as well as to enhance the Fund’s returns. Initial margin deposits of cash or securities are made upon entering into futures contracts. The contracts are marked to market daily and the resulting changes in value are accounted for as unrealized gains and losses. Variation margin payments are paid or received, depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. When the contract is closed, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the amount invested in the contract. A margin deposit was made upon entering into futures contracts and is included in Cash at Broker for futures contracts on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Risks of entering into futures contracts include the possibility that there will be an imperfect price correlation between the futures and the underlying securities. Second, it is possible that a lack of liquidity for futures contracts could exist in the secondary market, resulting in an inability to close a position prior to its maturity date. Third, the futures contract involves the risk that Cambria Value and Momentum ETF could lose more than the original margin deposit required to initiate a futures transaction.

 

Finally, the risk exists that losses could exceed amounts disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

It is the Fund’s policy to present the gross variation margin payable and the gross variation margin receivable of the future contracts separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as Cambria Value and Momentum ETF does not have a master netting agreement with the counterparty to the futures contracts. Refer to the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF Schedule of Investments for details regarding open future contracts as of April 30, 2023. The fair value of equity futures contracts held in the Fund can be found on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities under the captions variation margin receivable/payable. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts are reported in the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF Schedule of Investments. Realized gains or losses on equity rate futures contracts related to the Fund is recognized on the Statements of Operations as part of net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts and any change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation is recognized on the Statements of Operations as net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts.

 

Options Written/Purchased — The Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF, and Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF may invest in equity options contracts for the purpose of hedging their existing portfolio securities, or securities that they intend to purchase, against fluctuations in fair market value caused by changes in prevailing market interest rates. In particular, (1) the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF may use options to hedge up to 100% of the value of its long portfolio in an attempt to avoid overvalued and downtrending markets, (2) the Cambria Tail Risk ETF utilizes a put option strategy to manage the risk of a significant negative movement in the value of domestic equities over rolling one–month periods, and (3) the Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF utilizes a put option strategy to manage the risk of a significant negative movement in the value of global ex-U.S. equities on a month-by-month basis. A Fund may also invest in equity option contracts to enhance its returns. When the Fund writes or purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium received or paid by the Fund is recorded as a liability or an asset and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the option written or purchased. Premiums received or paid from writing or purchasing options which expire unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains or losses. The difference between the premium and the amount paid or received on affecting a closing purchase or sale transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain or loss. If an option is exercised, the premium paid or received is added to the cost of the purchase or proceeds from the sale in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or a loss. The risk in writing a call option is a Fund may give up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases. The risk in writing a put option is a Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the option is exercised. The risk in purchasing an option is a Fund may pay a premium whether or not the option is exercised. The Funds also have the additional risk of being unable to enter into a closing transaction at an acceptable price if a liquid secondary market does not exist. Option contracts also involve the risk that they may not work as intended due to unanticipated developments in market conditions or other causes. Finally, the risk exists that losses on written options could exceed amounts disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

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The Cambria Tail Risk ETF and Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF had options contracts as of April 30, 2023, as disclosed in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. Any realized and change in unrealized gains or losses can be found on the Statements of Operations.

 

   Asset Derivatives   Liability Derivatives 
Risk Exposure  Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location*
   Fair Value   Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location*
   Fair Value 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF                
Equity Risk (Futures Contracts)  Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts   N/A   Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts  $1,221,043 
Total     $      $1,221,043 
                 
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF                
Equity Contracts (Purchased Options)  Investments, at value  $211,120   Investments, at value   N/A 
Total     $211,120      $ 
                 
Cambria Tail Risk ETF                
Equity Contracts (Purchased Options)  Investments, at value  $11,849,590   Investments, at value   N/A 
Total     $11,849,590      $ 

 

*Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts as reported on the Schedules of Investments. Only current day's variation margin for futures contracts are reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Risk Exposure  Statements of Operations Location  Realized
Gain/(Loss) on
Derivatives
Recognized
in Income
   Change in
Unrealized Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
on Derivatives
Recognized
in Income
 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF
Equity Risk (Futures Contracts)  Net Realized Loss on Futures Contracts/ Net change in Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts   (3,859,660)   (2,491,395)
Total     $(3,859,660)  $(2,491,395)
              
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF
Equity Contracts (Purchased Options)  Net realized Loss on Purchased Options/ Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Purchased Options   264,083    (659,768)
Total     $264,083   $(659,768)
              
Cambria Tail Risk ETF
Equity Contracts (Purchased Options)  Net realized Loss on Purchased Options/ Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Purchased Options   (11,867,767)   (21,202,027)
Total     $(11,867,767)  $(21,202,027)

 

 

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April 30, 2023

 

The average purchased option contracts’ notional amount during the year ended April 30, 2023 for Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF is $9,158,895, and for Cambria Tail Risk ETF is $735,325,207.

 

Federal Income Taxes — The Funds intend to qualify as “regulated investment companies” under Sub–chapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as amended. If so qualified, the Funds will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax to the extent they distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net capital gains to their shareholders.

 

The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is "more–likely–than–not" (i.e., greater than 50 percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more–likely–than–not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current period.

 

The Funds did not record any tax provisions in the current year. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last three tax year ends, as applicable), on–going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

 

As of and during the year ended April 30, 2023, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

Expenses — Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of each Fund and do not include any expenses associated with the underlying funds.

 

Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income received from the underlying funds is recognized on the ex–dividend date and is recorded as dividend income in the Statements of Operations. Capital gain distributions received from the underlying funds are recognized on ex–dividend date and are recorded on the Statements of Operations as such. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sales of investment securities are on the basis of specific identification. Dividend income is recorded on the ex–dividend date. Dividend income is recorded net of unrecoverable withholding tax. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. Amortization and accretion is calculated using the scientific interest method, which approximates the effective interest method over the holding period of the security. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends and foreign capital gains tax have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and regulations. Capital gain taxes on securities in certain foreign countries are accrued on unrealized appreciation and are due when realized.

 

Foreign Taxes — The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes related to foreign income received (a portion of which may be reclaimable), capital gains on the sale of securities, and certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which the Funds invest.

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — The Funds generally pay out dividends from their net investment income, if any, quarterly, and distributes their net capital gains, if any, to shareholders at least annually. All distributions are recorded on ex–dividend date.

 

Creation Units — The Funds issue and redeem shares on a continuous basis at NAV in groups of 50,000 shares called creation units (“Creation Units”). Purchasers of Creation Units (“Authorized Participants”) must pay a creation transaction fee per transaction. The fee is typically a single charge and will be the same regardless of the number of Creation Units purchased by an investor on the same day. An Authorized Participant who holds Creation Units and wishes to redeem at NAV would also pay a Redemption Fee per transaction to the custodian on the date of such redemption, regardless of the number of Creation Units redeemed that day.

 

The distributor has entered into participant agreements with certain broker–dealers and others that allow those parties to be Authorized Participants and to subscribe for and redeem shares of the Funds. Such Authorized Participants may from time to time hold, of record or beneficially, a substantial percentage of the Funds’ shares outstanding, act as executing or clearing broker for investment transactions on behalf of the Fund and/or serve as counterparty to derivative transactions with the Fund.

 

Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of a Fund. Shares of the Funds may only be purchased or redeemed by Authorized Participants. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker–dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a DTC participant and, in each case, must have executed a participant agreement with the distributor. Most retail investors will not qualify as Authorized Participants or have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they will be unable to purchase or redeem the shares directly from the Funds. Rather, most retail investors will purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and will be subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.

 

 

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April 30, 2023

 

If a Creation Unit is purchased or redeemed for cash, a higher transaction fee will be charged. The following table discloses Creation Unit breakdown for the year ended April 30, 2023:

 

   Creation Unit Shares  Creation Fee  Value  Redemption Fee  Variable Charge
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  50,000  $700  $2,907,000  $700  None
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF  50,000   2,500   1,259,500   2,500  Up to 2.0%
Cambria Global Value ETF  50,000   3,500   1,037,500   3,500  Up to 2.0%
Cambria Global Momentum ETF  50,000   500   1,401,000   500  Up to 2.0%
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF  50,000   500   1,349,500   500  None
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF  50,000   700   1,231,500   700  None
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF  50,000   500   982,500   1,500  Up to 2.0%
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF  50,000   3,500   1,430,500   3,500  Up to 2.0%
Cambria Tail Risk ETF  50,000   500   731,000   500  None
Cambria Trinity ETF  50,000   250   1,240,500   250  None
Cambria Cannabis ETF  50,000   500   311,000   500  Up to 2.0%
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF  50,000   1,500   1,222,500   1,500  Up to 2.0%

 

To the extent the Funds permit the contribution of securities in exchange for the purchase of shares (contribution in–kind), shares may be issued in advance of receipt by the Fund of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities. In these circumstances, the Fund may require the Authorized Participant to maintain with the Trust an amount up to 115% and/or 125% of the daily mark–to–market value of the missing Deposit Securities. Amounts are disclosed as segregated cash balances with authorized participants for deposit securities and Payable for collateral upon return of deposit securities on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Illiquid Securities — A security is considered illiquid if the Fund reasonably expects that the investment cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. Valuations of illiquid securities may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market value for these securities existed.

 

Cash and cash equivalents — Idle cash and currency balances may be swept into various overnight sweep accounts and are classified as cash and cash equivalents on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. These amounts, at times, may exceed United States federally insured limits. Amounts swept are available on the next business day.

 

3.  OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

 

The Funds are required to disclose the impact of offsetting assets and liabilities represented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on its financial position for recognized assets and liabilities. These recognized assets and liabilities are financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement or meet the following right of setoff criteria: the amounts owed by the Funds to another party are determinable, the Funds has the right to set off the amounts owed with the amounts owed by the other party, the Funds intends to set off, and the Funds right of setoff is enforceable at law.

 

As of April 30, 2023, the Funds’ financial instruments and derivative instruments are not subject to a master netting arrangement. See Note 9 for offsetting related to securities lending.

 

4.  RELATED PARTIES

 

 

Investment Advisory Agreement — The Investment Adviser is responsible for overseeing the management and business affairs of the Funds, and has discretion to purchase and sell securities in accordance with the Funds’ objectives, policies, and restrictions. The Investment Adviser reviews, supervises, and administers each Fund’s investment program. The Investment Adviser has entered into an investment advisory agreement (“Management Agreement”) with respect to the Funds. Pursuant to that Management Agreement, the Funds pay the Investment Adviser, on a monthly basis, an annual advisory fee based on their average daily nets assets for the services and facilities it provides payable at an annual rate of 0.59%, excluding the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF and Cambria Trinity ETF, neither of which is charged an advisory fee.

 

 

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With respect to each Fund, except the Cambria Global Value ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, the Investment Adviser bears all of the costs of the Funds, except for the advisory fee, payments under each Fund’s 12b–1 plan, brokerage expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest (including borrowing costs and dividend expenses on securities sold short), litigation expenses and other extraordinary expenses. With respect to the Cambria Global Value ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, the Investment Adviser bears all of the costs of each Fund, except for the advisory fee, payments under the Fund’s 12b–1 plan, brokerage expenses, custodial expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest (including borrowing costs and dividend expenses on securities sold short), litigation expenses and other extraordinary expenses. The Cambria Global Value ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF may pay up to 0.10% in custody fees. The Management Agreement for the Funds provides that it may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Trustees or, with respect to the Funds, by a majority of the outstanding shares of the Funds, on 60 days’ written notice to the Investment Adviser, and by the Investment Adviser on 60 days’ written notice to the Trust and that it shall be automatically terminated if it is assigned.

 

Cambria Cannabis ETF has agreed to waive 0.17% of its advisory fee, on an annualized basis, through at least August 31, 2024, unless otherwise terminated by the Board. The waived fees are not eligible for recapture by the Investment Adviser.

 

Additionally, the Investment Adviser earned $256,733 in management fees from the Cambria Global Momentum ETF related to the Fund’s investment in affiliated funds, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF, Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, and Cambria Global Real Estate ETF.

 

Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent — ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (the “Administrator”) serves as the Funds’ Administrator pursuant to an administration agreement. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (the “Custodian” and “Transfer Agent”) serves as the Funds’ Custodian and Transfer Agent pursuant to a Custodian Agreement and a Transfer Agency Services Agreement.

 

Distribution Agreement — ALPS Distributors Inc., an affiliate of the Administrator, serves as the Funds’ distributor of Creation Units pursuant to a distribution agreement. The distributor does not maintain any secondary market in Fund shares.

 

The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (“Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b–1 under the 1940 Act. In accordance with the Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of their average daily net assets each year for certain distribution–related activities. However, no such fee is currently paid by the Funds, and the Board of Trustees has not currently approved the commencement of any payments under the Plan.

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds during and as of the year ended April 30, 2023 are officers/employees of the Investment Adviser, the Administrator, or ALPS Distributors Inc.

 

5.  INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

 

For the year ended April 30, 2023, the purchases and sales of investments in securities, excluding in–kind transactions, long–term U.S. Government and short–term securities, were:

 

Fund  Purchases of
Securities
   Proceeds from Sales
of Securities
 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $261,657,005   $256,989,166 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   40,892,549    34,037,661 
Cambria Global Value ETF   103,067,201    97,706,381 
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   451,878,483    449,203,761 
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF       851,161 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   59,151,532    54,609,725 
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF   2,855,995    2,507,745 
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   98,995,693    50,078,662 
Cambria Tail Risk ETF        
Cambria Trinity ETF   92,976,029    93,915,016 
Cambria Cannabis ETF   3,108,425    3,521,993 
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   20,509,390    19,633,089 

 

For the year ended April 30, 2023, the Cambria Tail Risk ETF had purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities of $413,921,693, and $513,814,813, respectively.

 

 

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April 30, 2023

 

For the year ended April 30, 2023, in–kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

Fund  Purchases of Securities   Proceeds from Sales of
Securities
   Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)
 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $318,656,228   $80,825,808   $12,500,731 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   112,192,949         
Cambria Global Value ETF   32,672,177    9,909,749    1,104,624 
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   130,837,344    23,968,214    1,359,142 
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   9,494,167    1,362,554    147,377 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   89,616,522    58,803,413    6,004,867 
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   33,056,839    1,295,365    175,040 
Cambria Tail Risk ETF   13,380,199    28,928,378    (1,020,462)
Cambria Trinity ETF   80,495,704    8,442,484    486,734 
Cambria Cannabis ETF   1,061,462    2,423,520    (405,117)
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   14,266,557    8,939,543    415,806 

 

6.  PRINCIPAL RISKS

 

 

As with all ETFs, shareholders of the Funds are subject to the risk that their investments could lose money, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount of an investment, over short or long periods of time. An investment is not a bank deposit and it is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Funds are subject to the principal risks set forth in their prospectuses under the heading ‘‘Principal Risks.’’ Some of these risks, any of which may adversely affect a Fund’s NAV, trading price, yield, total return, or ability to meet its investment objective, are set forth below.

 

Cannabis Industry Risk — Cannabis Companies are subject to various laws and regulations that may differ at the local and federal level. These laws and regulations may significantly affect a Cannabis Company’s ability to secure financing, impact the market for cannabis industry sales and services, and set limitations on marijuana use, production, transportation, and storage. Cannabis Companies may also be required to secure permits and authorizations from government agencies to cultivate or research marijuana. In addition, Cannabis Companies are subject to the risks associated with the agricultural, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. The Cambria Cannabis ETF invests in publicly–traded Cannabis Companies primarily listed and traded on a national securities exchange that operates in a jurisdiction where the Cannabis Companies’ cannabis–related business activities are legal under the national and local laws of the relevant jurisdiction, including U.S. federal and state laws.

 

Cash Redemption Risk — A Fund’s investment strategy may require it to effect redemptions, in whole or in part, for cash. As a result, a Fund may be required to sell portfolio securities in order to obtain the cash needed to distribute redemption proceeds. This may cause a Fund to recognize investment income and/or capital gains or losses that it might not have recognized if it had completely satisfied the redemption in–kind. As a result, such Fund may be less tax efficient if it includes such a cash payment than if the in–kind redemption process was used exclusively (i.e., securities are distributed as payment of redemption proceeds). In addition, cash redemptions may incur higher brokerage costs than in–kind redemptions and these added costs may be borne by the Fund and negatively impact Fund performance.

 

Commodity Investing Risk. Investing in commodity–related companies may subject a Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The commodities markets have experienced periods of extreme volatility. Similar future market conditions may result in rapid and substantial valuation increases or decreases in the Fund’s holdings.

 

Currency Strategies Risk. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time and can be unpredictably affected by political developments or government intervention. Changes in currency exchange rates may affect the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s investments.

 

Cyber Security Risk — Each Fund, and its service providers, may be susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from a breach in cyber security, including cyber–attacks. A breach in cyber security, intentional or unintentional, may adversely impact the Fund in many ways, including, but not limited to, disruption of the Fund’s operational capacity, loss of proprietary information, theft or corruption of data maintained online or digitally, denial–of–service attacks on websites or network resources, and the unauthorized release of confidential information. Cyber-attacks affecting the Fund’s third–party service providers, including Cambria, the custodian, and the transfer agent, may subject the Fund to many of the same risks associated with direct cyber security breaches and adversely impact the Fund. For instance, cyber–attacks may impact the Fund’s ability to calculate its NAV, cause the release of confidential business information, impede trading, cause the Fund to incur additional compliance costs associated with corrective measures, subject the Fund to regulatory fines or other financial losses, and/or cause reputational damage to the Fund. Cyber security breaches of market makers, Authorized Participants, or the issuers of securities in which the Fund invests could also have material adverse consequences on the Fund’s business operations and cause financial losses for the Fund and its shareholders. While the Fund and its service providers have established business continuity plans and risk management systems designed to address cyber security risks, prevent cyber-attacks and mitigate the impact of cyber security breaches, there are inherent limitations on such plans and systems. In addition, the Fund has no control over the cyber security protections put in place by its service providers or any other third parties whose operations may affect the Fund or its shareholders.

 

 

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Depositary Receipts Risk — The risks of investments in depositary receipts are substantially similar to the risks of investing directly in foreign securities. In addition, depositary receipts may not track the price of or may be less liquid than their underlying foreign securities, and the value of depositary receipts may change materially at times when the U.S. markets are not open for trading.

 

Derivatives Risk — Derivatives are financial instruments that have a value which depends upon, or is derived from, a reference asset, such as one or more underlying securities, pools of securities, indexes, rates or currencies. Derivatives may result in investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest; in other words, a small investment in a derivative may have a large impact on Fund performance. The successful use of derivatives generally depends on the ability to predict market movements. The use of these instruments requires special skills and knowledge of investment techniques that are different than those normally required for purchasing and selling securities. If the Adviser uses a derivative instrument at the wrong time or judges market conditions incorrectly, or if the derivative instrument does not perform as expected, these strategies may significantly reduce a Fund’s return. A Fund could also experience losses if it is unable to close out a position because the market for an instrument or position is or becomes illiquid.

 

Dividend Paying Security Risk — Securities that pay high dividends as a group can fall out of favor with the market, causing these companies to underperform companies that do not pay high dividends. Also, changes in the dividend policies of companies owned by the Funds and the capital resources available for these companies’ dividend payments may adversely affect the Funds.

 

Emerging Markets Risk — Investments in securities and instruments traded in developing or emerging markets, or that provide exposure to these securities or markets, can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions not associated with investments in U.S. securities and instruments or investments in more developed international markets. For example, emerging markets may be subject to, among other risks, greater market volatility; lower trading volume and liquidity; greater social, political and economic uncertainty; governmental controls on foreign investments and limitations on repatriation of invested capital; lower disclosure, corporate governance, auditing and financial reporting standards; fewer protections of property rights; restrictions on the transfer of securities or currency; and settlement and trading practices that differ from U.S. markets and markets of more developed countries. Each of these factors may impact the ability of the Fund to buy, sell or otherwise transfer securities, adversely affect the trading market and price for Fund shares and cause the Fund to decline in value.

 

Equity Investing Risk — The values of equity securities could decline generally or could underperform other investments. In addition, securities may decline in value due to factors affecting a specific issuer, market or securities markets generally.

 

Exchange-Traded Funds and Exchange-Traded Products (“ETP”) and Investment Companies Risk — The risks of investing in securities of  ETFs, ETPs and investment companies typically reflect the risks of the types of instruments in which the underlying ETF, ETP or investment company invests. In addition, with such investments, a Fund bears its proportionate share of the fees and expenses of the underlying entity. As a result, the Fund’s operating expenses may be higher and performance may be lower.

 

Fixed Income Risk — A decline in an issuer’s credit rating may cause a decrease in the value of its fixed income securities and an increase in their investment risk and volatility. During periods of falling interest rates, an issuer of a callable bond held by a Fund may “call” (or repay) the security before its stated maturity, and the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates, resulting in a decline in the Fund’s income. The market value of fixed income securities generally changes in response to changes in interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities is likely to decrease. Similarly, if interest rates decline, the value of fixed income securities is likely to increase.

 

Foreign Investment Risk — Returns on investments in foreign securities could be more volatile than, or trail the returns on, investments in U.S. securities. Investments in or exposures to foreign securities by a Fund are subject to special risks, including risks associated with foreign securities generally, including differences in information available about issuers of securities and investor protection standards applicable in other jurisdictions; capital controls risks, including the risk of a foreign jurisdiction imposing restrictions on the ability to repatriate or transfer currency or other assets; currency risks; political, diplomatic and economic risks; regulatory risks; and foreign market and trading risks, including the costs of trading and risks of settlement in foreign jurisdictions.

 

 

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Futures Contracts Risk — Risks associated with the use of futures contracts include the following: (i) an imperfect correlation between movements in prices of index futures contracts and movements in the value of the stock index that the instrument is designed to simulate; and (ii) the possibility of an illiquid secondary market for a futures contract and the resulting inability to close a position prior to its maturity date. Investments in futures may expose the Fund to leverage.

 

Geographic Investment Risk – To the extent a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region.

 

Hedging Risk – Options used by a Fund to offset its exposure to tail risk or reduce volatility may not perform as intended. There can be no assurance that a Fund’s put option strategy will be effective. It may expose a Fund to losses, e.g., option premiums, to which it would not have otherwise been exposed if it only invested, directly or indirectly, in U.S. government bonds and ex-U.S. sovereign bonds. Further, the put option strategy may not fully protect a Fund against declines in the value of its portfolio securities.

 

High Yield Securities Risk — High yield securities and unrated securities of comparable credit quality are subject to the increased risk of an issuer’s inability to meet principal and interest payment obligations. High yield securities are subject to a greater risk of default and investments in them are inherently speculative. The secondary markets in which high yield securities are traded may be less liquid and more volatile than the market for higher grade securities.

 

Inflation-Protected Security Risk — Inflation-protected securities, such as Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS), provide protection against inflation. Inflation-protected securities typically decrease in value when real interest rates rise and increase in value when real interest rates fall.

 

Interest Rate Risk — The market value of fixed income securities generally changes in response to changes in interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities is likely to decrease. Similarly, if interest rates decline, the value of fixed income securities is likely to increase. Interest rate risk is generally lower for shorter-term investments and higher for longer-term investments.

 

International Closed-Market Trading Risk — Because a Fund’s investments may be traded in markets that are closed when the Exchange is open, there are likely to be deviations between the current pricing of an underlying investment and stale investment pricing (i.e., the last quote from its closed foreign market), resulting in premiums or discounts to NAV that may be greater than those experienced by other ETFs.

 

Investment Risk — An investment in a Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. When you sell your Shares, they could be worth less than what you paid for them.

 

Large Capitalization Company Risk — A Fund’s investments in large capitalization companies may underperform other segments of the market because they may be less responsive to competitive challenges and opportunities and unable to attain high growth rates during periods of economic expansion.

 

Liquidity Risk — A Fund may purchase options and fixed income securities that may be less liquid than other types of investments. The options and fixed income securities purchased by a Fund may not always be liquid. This could have a negative effect on a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective and may result in losses to Fund shareholders.

 

Management Risk — The Funds are all actively managed and use proprietary investment strategies and processes. There can be no guarantee that these strategies and processes will produce the intended results and no guarantee that a Fund will achieve its investment objective. This could result in a Fund’s underperformance compared to other funds with similar investment objectives.

 

Market Events Risk — Turbulence in the financial markets, reduced liquidity in the equity markets, and/or the advent of certain economic or political events, including global events such as war, acts of terrorism or a public health crisis, may negatively affect issuers, which could have an adverse effect on certain Fund holdings. In addition, there is a risk that policy changes by the U.S. Government, Federal Reserve and/or other government actors, such as increasing interest rates, could cause increased volatility in financial markets and higher levels of Fund redemptions, which could have a negative impact on certain Fund holdings.

 

Recent Events — The respiratory illness COVID-19 has spread worldwide since December 2019, resulting in a global pandemic and major disruption to economies and markets around the world, including the United States. Although the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as business closures, layoffs, travel restrictions, quarantines, and delays in the delivery of health care services, have begun to dissipate, global markets and economies continue to contend with the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant market volatility and economic disruptions. The speed at which global economies recover, or fail to recover, from the COVID-19 pandemic will affect certain sectors, industries, and issuers more dramatically than others, which in turn may adversely affect certain Fund investments. COVID-19, and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could adversely affect the economies of many nations, the global economy, individual companies and capital markets in ways that cannot be foreseen at the present time.

 

 

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In addition, Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine initiated in February 2022, the resulting responses by the United States and other countries, and the potential for wider conflict could increase volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets and adversely affect regional and global economies. While the extent and duration of Russia’s military actions and the repercussions of such actions are impossible to predict, the war in Ukraine could result in significant market disruptions, including in certain industries or sectors, and may negatively affect global supply chains, inflation and global growth.

 

Options Risk — Options are subject to correlation risk because there may be an imperfect correlation between the prices of options and movements in the price of the underlying securities. Options may expire unexercised, causing the Fund to lose the premium paid for them. The success of the Fund’s investment in options depends upon many factors, such as the price of the options which is a function of various factors that may change rapidly over time. If a counterparty defaults, the Fund’s only recourse will be to pursue contractual remedies against the counterparty, and the Fund may be unsuccessful in its pursuit. The Fund thus assumes the risk that it may be delayed in or prevented from obtaining payments owed to it pursuant to an over–the–counter options transaction.

 

Portfolio Turnover Risk — Because the Cambria Tail Risk ETF and Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF “turn over” their put options every month, the Funds will incur high levels of transaction costs from commissions or mark-ups in the bid/offer spread. Higher portfolio turnover may result in a Fund paying higher levels of transaction costs and generating greater tax liabilities for shareholders. Portfolio turnover risk may cause a Fund’s performance to be less than you expect. While the turnover of the put options is not deemed “portfolio turnover” for accounting purposes, the economic impact to the Cambria Tail Risk ETF and Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF is similar to what could occur if the Fund experienced high portfolio turnover (e.g., in excess of 100% per year). Other Funds' strategies may also result in high portfolio turnover rates.

 

Premium-Discount Risk — The shares may trade above or below their NAV. The NAV of the Fund will generally fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s holdings. The market prices of shares, however, will generally fluctuate in accordance with changes in NAV as well as the relative supply of, and demand for, shares on the Exchange. The trading price of shares may deviate significantly from NAV during periods of market volatility. Cambria cannot predict whether shares will trade below, at or above their NAV. Price differences may be due, in large part, to the fact that supply and demand forces at work in the secondary trading market for shares will be closely related to, but not identical to, the same forces influencing the prices of the securities held by the Fund. However, given that shares can be purchased and redeemed in large blocks of shares, called Creation Units (unlike shares of closed–end funds, which frequently trade at appreciable discounts from, and sometimes at premiums to, their NAV), and the Fund’s portfolio holdings are fully disclosed on a daily basis, Cambria believes that large discounts or premiums to the NAV of shares should not be sustained, but that may not be the case.

 

Quantitative Security Selection Risk — Cambria uses quantitative techniques to generate investment decisions and select stocks, and a Fund may not perform as intended if it relies on erroneous or outdated data from one or more third parties. Errors in data used in the quantitative model may occur from time to time and may not be identified and/or corrected before having an adverse impact on a Fund and its shareholders.

 

Real Estate Investments Risk — The Cambria Global Real Estate ETF's investments are concentrated in real estate-related industries, and the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse occurrences affecting these industries. Investments in real estate are subject to certain risks, including declines in the real estate market, decreases in property revenues, increases in interest rates, increases in property taxes and operating expenses, legal and regulatory changes, a lack of credit or capital, defaults by borrowers or tenants, environmental problems and natural disasters. The availability of mortgages and changes in interest rates may also affect real estate values.

 

Real Estate Investment Trust "REIT" Risk. In addition to the risks associated with the direct ownership of real estate and real estate–related securities, REITs are subject to additional risks, including those related to adverse governmental actions, and the performance of a REIT may be affected by its failure to qualify for tax–free pass through of income or its failure to maintain exemption from registration as an investment company. REITs are dependent upon specialized management skills and may invest in relatively few properties, a small geographic area or a small number of property types. REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions to shareholders or unitholders, and may be subject to defaults by borrowers and to self–liquidations. As a result, investments in REITs may be volatile. REITs also have their own fees and expenses, and the Fund will indirectly bear a proportionate share of those fees and expenses.

 

Secondary Market Trading Risk — Investors buying or selling shares in the secondary market will generally pay brokerage commissions or other charges imposed by brokers as determined by that broker. Brokerage commissions are often a fixed amount and may be a significant proportional cost for investors seeking to buy or sell relatively small amounts of shares. In addition, secondary market investors will also incur the cost of the difference between the price that an investor is willing to pay for shares (the “bid” price) and the price at which an investor is willing to sell shares (the “ask” price). This difference in bid and ask prices is often referred to as the “spread” or “bid/ask spread.” The bid/ask spread varies over time for shares based on trading volume and market liquidity, and is generally lower if the Fund’s shares have more trading volume and market liquidity and higher if the Fund’s shares have little trading volume and market liquidity. Further, increased market volatility may cause increased bid/ask spreads.

 

 

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Although the shares are listed on the Exchange, there can be no assurance that an active or liquid trading market for them will develop or be maintained. In addition, trading in shares on the Exchange may be halted due to market conditions or for reasons that, in the view of the Exchange, make trading in shares inadvisable. Further, trading in shares on the Exchange is subject to trading halts caused by extraordinary market volatility pursuant to the Exchange “circuit breaker” rules. There can be no assurance that the requirements of the Exchange necessary to maintain the listing of the Fund will continue to be met or will remain unchanged.

 

Sector Risk — To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a particular sector, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse occurrences affecting that sector.

 

Small and Medium Capitalization Company Risk — Investing in securities of small and medium capitalization companies involves greater risk than customarily is associated with investing in larger, more established companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies. These securities may have returns that vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market. Small and medium capitalization companies are sometimes more dependent on key personnel or limited product lines than larger, more diversified companies. Often, small and medium capitalization companies and the industries in which they focus are still evolving and, as a result, they may be more sensitive to changing market conditions.

 

Value Investment Risk — A Fund may consider certain value metrics when selecting stocks for inclusion in its portfolio and, as a result, the Fund may underperform when the market favors stocks with growth characteristics or a non-value investment approach. Value investments are subject to the risk that their intrinsic value may never be realized by the market.

 

7.  GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

 

In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with third–party service providers that contain a variety of representations and warranties and that provide general indemnifications. Additionally, under the Funds’ organizational documents, the officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as it involves possible future claims that may or may not be made against the Funds. Based on experience, the Investment Adviser is of the view that the risk of loss to the Funds in connection with the Funds’ indemnification obligations is remote; however, there can be no assurance that such obligations will not result in material liabilities that adversely affect the Funds.

 

8.  INCOME TAXES

 

 

The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid, if any, are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences are primarily attributable to redemption in kind transactions and net operating loss. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period.

 

Fund  Paid-in Capital   Total Distributable
Earnings
 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $12,508,276   $(12,508,276)
Cambria Global Value ETF   1,100,451    (1,100,451)
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   865,722    (865,722)
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   148,565    (148,565)
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   5,938,287    (5,938,287)
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   175,040    (175,040)
Cambria Tail Risk ETF   (2,763,224)   2,763,224 
Cambria Trinity ETF   493,185    (493,185)
Cambria Cannabis ETF   (405,117)   405,117 
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   358,248    (358,248)
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF   (705,329)   705,329 

 

 

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For tax purposes, short term realized gains are considered ordinary income. The tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the fiscal year or period ending April 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

Fund  Ordinary Income   Long-Term Capital
Gains
   Return of Capital 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $6,890,165   $1,374,896   $ 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   2,195,125         
Cambria Global Value ETF   4,429,824         
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   2,629,099        137,036 
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   3,290,869         
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   252,960         
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   4,467,930    1,310,258     
Cambria Tail Risk ETF   2,160,957         
Cambria Trinity ETF   2,670,015    66,315     
Cambria Cannabis ETF   724,710         
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   1,625,722    291,112    115,789 

 

For tax purposes, short term realized gains are considered ordinary income. The tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the fiscal year or period ending April 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

Fund  Ordinary Income   Long-Term Capital
Gains
 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $15,158,346   $3,350,442 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   5,789,832     
Cambria Global Value ETF   5,123,088     
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   3,308,682     
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   1,914,838    178,108 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   1,755,804     
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   5,803,121    1,582,524 
Cambria Tail Risk ETF   5,934,009     
Cambria Trinity ETF   3,255,280    822,647 
Cambria Cannabis ETF   415,452     
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   783,635     

 

As of April 30, 2023, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Fund  (Over)/ Undistributed
Ordinary Income
   Accumulated
Gains/ (Losses)
   Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation) on
Investments
   Other Cumulative
Effect of Timing
Differences
   Accumulated Losses 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $419,595   $(24,334,061)  $(33,596,970)  $   $(57,511,436)
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   2,114,088    (5,179,121)   (1,489,090)       (4,554,123)
Cambria Global Value ETF   2,061,151    (24,341,352)   (11,213,544)       (33,493,745)
Cambria Global Momentum ETF       (14,704,275)   4,948,880        (9,755,395)
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   31,441    (716)   (2,150,229)       (2,119,504)
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   25,771    (20,528,382)   51,180        (20,451,431)
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   2,989,390    (3,739,108)   (12,563,232)       (13,312,950)
Cambria Tail Risk ETF   552,150    (152,751,392)   3,240,768        (148,958,474)
Cambria Trinity ETF       (1,303,544)   (2,125,061)       (3,428,605)
Cambria Cannabis ETF   12,555    (6,867,095)   (17,951,106)       (24,805,646)
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   371,748    (3,279,311)   (1,266,152)       (4,173,715)
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF       (877,068)   (411,134)       (1,288,202)

 

 

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The difference between the federal income tax cost of portfolio investments and other financial instruments and the financial statement cost is due to certain timing differences in the recognition of capital gains or losses under income tax regulations and GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are temporary in nature and are due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies, partnership investments, the tax treatment of grantor trusts, and certain market to market adjustments.

 

Funds are permitted to carry forward losses for an unlimited period and losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short term or long term capital losses. As of April 30, 2023, the Funds have the following capital loss carryforwards and offset capital gains for an unlimited period:

 

Fund  Non-Expiring Short-Term   Non-Expiring Long-Term 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $7,092,574   $ 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   4,981,740    142,290 
Cambria Global Value ETF       23,909,309 
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   4,451,294     
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   10,414,249     
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   2,185,111     
Cambria Tail Risk ETF   26,876,809    45,607,001 
Cambria Cannabis ETF   357,498    5,157,686 
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   1,618,897     

 

During the period ended April 30, 2023, the Cambria Global Value ETF and the Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF, utilized $2,643,025 and $340,547 of capital loss carryforwards to offset capital gains, respectively.

 

The Funds elect to defer to the period ending April 30, 2023, post-October losses in the amount of:

 

Fund  Post-October Losses Deferred 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $17,241,487 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   55,091 
Cambria Global Value ETF   432,043 
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   10,252,981 
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   716 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   10,114,133 
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   1,553,997 
Cambria Tail Risk ETF   80,267,582 
Cambria Trinity ETF   1,303,545 
Cambria Cannabis ETF   1,351,911 
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   1,660,416 
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF   877,068 

 

 

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The Federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments and foreign currency held by the Funds at April 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

Fund  Gross Appreciation
(excess of value over
tax cost)
   Gross Depreciation
(excess of tax cost
over value)
   Net Appreciation/
(Depreciation) of
Foreign Currency
and Derivatives
   Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)*
   Cost of Investments
for Income Tax
Purposes
 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $51,344,358   $(84,941,348)  $20   $(33,596,970)  $760,272,888 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   12,168,028    (13,637,219)   (19,899)   (1,489,090)   190,243,050 
Cambria Global Value ETF   10,426,768    (21,629,934)   (10,378)   (11,213,544)   145,248,760 
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   5,663,711    (714,831)       4,948,880    181,076,691 
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   2,859,624    (5,009,853)       (2,150,229)   55,383,312 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   4,788,294    (4,737,114)       51,180    58,131,969 
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF   125,329    (514,768)   (21,695)   (411,134)   3,825,076 
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   15,989,210    (28,316,222)   (236,220)   (12,563,232)   182,546,831 
Cambria Tail Risk ETF   17,679,263    (14,438,495)       3,240,768    214,773,498 
Cambria Trinity ETF   2,993,576    (5,118,637)       (2,125,061)   125,844,203 
Cambria Cannabis ETF   420,207    (18,372,887)   1,574    (17,951,106)   28,633,802 
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF   1,049,774    (2,315,021)   (905)   (1,266,152)   26,604,072 

 

9.  SECURITIES LENDING

 

 

The Funds have entered into a Securities Lending Agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., (the “Lending Agent”) to lend portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and other financial organizations that meet capital and other credit requirements or other criteria established by the Trust’s Board. These loans, if and when made, may not exceed 33 1/3% of the total asset value of the respective Fund (including the loan collateral). The Funds will not lend portfolio securities to the Adviser or its affiliates unless permissible under the 1940 Act and the rules and promulgations thereunder. Loans of portfolio securities will be fully collateralized by cash, letters of credit or U.S. government securities, and the collateral will be maintained in an amount equal to at least 102% of the then market value of domestic loaned securities and 105% of the value of foreign equity securities. However, due to market fluctuations during the day, the value of securities loaned on a particular day may, during the course of the day, exceed the value of collateral. On each business day, the amount of collateral is adjusted based on the prior day’s market fluctuations and the current day’s lending activity. Income from lending activity is determined by the amount of interest earned on collateral, less any amounts payable to the borrowers of the securities and the lending agent. Lending securities involves certain risks, including the risk that the Funds may be delayed or restricted from recovering the loaned securities or disposing of the collateral for the loan, which could give rise to loss because of adverse market actions, expenses and/or delays in connection with the disposition of the underlying securities. Any gain or loss in the market price of the securities loaned and income from lending activity by the Funds that might occur during the term of the loan would be for the account of that Fund.

 

Cash collateral received in connection with securities lending of each applicable Fund is invested in Fidelity Investments Money Market Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class and is presented on the Schedules of Investments.

 

Securities lending transactions are entered into by a Fund under the Securities Lending Agreement, which permits a Fund, under certain circumstances such as an event of default, to offset amounts payable by a Fund to the same counterparty against amounts receivable from the counterparty to create a net payment due to or from a Fund.

 

 

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The following is a summary of securities lending agreements held by the Funds, with cash collateral of overnight and continuous maturities and non-cash collateral, if any, which would be subject to offset as of April 30, 2023:

 

   Gross Amount of
Recognized Assets
(Value of Securities on Loan)
   Value of Cash
Collateral Received(1)
   Net Amount 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF  $14,240,689   $14,240,689   $ 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   5,631,808    5,631,808     
Cambria Global Value ETF   2,679,779    2,679,779     
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   9,194,963    9,194,963     
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   3,033,101    3,033,101     
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   726,496    726,496     
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   1,996,887    1,996,887     
Cambria Trinity ETF   7,066,716    7,066,716     
Cambria Cannabis ETF   980,938    980,938     

 

(1)Excess collateral (received) in connection with the above securities lending transactions is not shown for financial reporting purposes. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at April 30, 2023 are shown in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

 

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of these financial statements and has determined that there are no subsequent events that require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the financial statements, except as follows:

 

On or about June 22, 2023, Fund shareholders of record as of June 1, 2023, received a proxy statement related to a special meeting of shareholders to be held on July 14, 2023, called by the Board for the purpose of asking Fund shareholders to vote on proposals to (i) elect new independent trustees to the Board, (ii) approve a new investment sub-advisory agreement between Cambria and Toroso Investments, LLC, and (iii) approve a manager of managers arrangement that would grant Cambria, subject to prior approval by the Board, greater flexibility to enter into and materially amend agreements with unaffiliated sub-advisers without obtaining the approval of a Fund’s shareholders.

 

 

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Cambria ETF Trust Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

 

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders and Board of
Trustees of Cambria ETF Trust

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Cambria ETF Trust comprising the funds listed below (the “Funds”) as of April 30, 2023, the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets, the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of April 30, 2023, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Fund Name Statements of Operations Statements of Changes in Net Assets Financial Highlights
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Global Momentum ETF, Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF, Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF and Cambria Tail Risk ETF For the year ended April 30, 2023 For the years ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Cambria Trinity ETF For the year ended April 30, 2023 For the years ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020, and for the period from September 7, 2018 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2019

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.
800.229.1099 | 866.818.4538 fax | cohencpa.com

 

Registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

 

 

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Cambria Cannabis ETF For the year ended April 30, 2023 For the years ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended April 30, 2023, 2022 and 2021, and for the period from July 24, 2019 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2020
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF For the year ended April 30, 2023 For the years ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, and for the period from September 23, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds' financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We have served as the Funds' auditor since 2016.

 

 

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.
Cleveland, Ohio
June 29, 2023

 

 

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Cambria ETF Trust Disclosure of Fund Expenses
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

All ETFs have operating expenses. As a shareholder of an ETF, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for ETF management and brokerage fees. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. Shareholder may incur brokerage commissions on their purchase and sales of Fund Shares, which are not reflected in the examples below.

 

Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce its final investment return. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of the ETF’s average net assets; this percentage is known as the ETF’s expense ratio.

 

The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other funds. The examples do not reflect any brokerage commissions that you may pay on purchases and sales of Shares. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023).

 

The table below illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:

 

Actual Fund Return. This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses after fee waivers that your Fund incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Fund, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Fund’s gross investment return.

 

You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in the Fund, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown for your Fund under “Expenses Paid During Period.”

 

Hypothetical 5% Return. This section helps you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other funds. It assumes that the Fund had an annual 5% return before expenses during the period, but that the expense ratio (Column 3) for the period is unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Commission requires all funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Fund’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Fund in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other funds.

 

NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Fund’s actual return — the account values shown may not apply to your specific investment.

 

 

Beginning

Account Value

November 1, 2022

Ending

Account Value

April 30, 2023

Expense Ratio(a)

Expenses Paid

During period

November 1, 2022 -

April 30, 2023(b)

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $1,003.10 0.59% $2.98
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,022.23 0.59% $3.01
         
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $856.90 0.59% $2.76
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,022.23 0.59% $3.01
         
Cambria Global Value ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $889.60 0.71% $3.38
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,021.63 0.71% $3.62
         
Cambria Global Momentum ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $925.50 0.59% $2.86
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,022.23 0.59% $3.01

 

 
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April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Beginning

Account Value

November 1, 2022

Ending

Account Value

April 30, 2023

Expense Ratio(a)

Expenses Paid

During period

November 1, 2022 -

April 30, 2023(b)

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $924.00 –% $–
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,025.21 –% $–
         
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $1,071.10 0.63% $3.29
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,022.03 0.63% $3.21
         
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $1,000.00 0.59% $2.97
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,022.23 0.59% $3.01
         
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $860.60 0.65% $3.05
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,021.93 0.65% $3.31
         
Cambria Tail Risk ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $921.10 0.59% $2.86
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,022.23 0.59% $3.01
         
Cambria Trinity ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $941.20 –% $–
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,025.21 –% $–
         
Cambria Cannabis ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $764.30 0.42% $1.87
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,023.09 0.42% $2.14
         
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF        
Actual $1,000.00 $861.80 0.59% $2.77
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000.00 $1,022.23 0.59% $3.01

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Approval of Advisory Agreement & Board Considerations
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Cambria ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including those Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), attended a meeting held on March 7, 2023 (the “Meeting”), called for the purpose of, among other things, the consideration of, and voting on, the approval and continuation of the investment advisory agreement (the “Agreement”) between Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (“Cambria”) and the Trust, with respect to each series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”). In preparation for its deliberations, the Board requested and reviewed written responses from Cambria to a due diligence questionnaire circulated on the Board’s behalf relating to the Funds. During its deliberations, the Board received an oral presentation from Cambria and was assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel.

 

In evaluating the Agreement, the Board reviewed information regarding Cambria’s personnel, operations, and financial condition. In addition, the Board considered the evaluation process of Cambria to be ongoing and, in this regard, the Board considered information about Cambria derived from prior meetings of the Board concerning Cambria’s performance and services with respect to the Funds as part of the 15(c) review process. At the Meeting, the Board considered: (1) the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to the Funds by Cambria; (2) the investment performance of Cambria with respect to each Fund; (3) the costs of the services provided by Cambria and the profitability to Cambria derived from its relationship with each Fund; (4) the advisory fee and total expense ratio of each Fund as compared to its relevant peer group of funds (each, a “Peer Group”); (5) the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Funds grow and whether the advisory fee would enable investors to share in the benefits of economies of scale; (6) any other financial benefits (such as soft dollars, if any) to be derived by Cambria and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds; (7) Cambria’s reputation, expertise and resources in the financial markets; (8) Cambria’s investment management personnel; (9) Cambria’s operations and financial condition; (10) Cambria’s compliance program; and (11) other factors the Board deemed relevant.

 

The discussion immediately below outlines in greater detail the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with its consideration and approval of the Agreement, and the conclusions made by the Board at the Meeting when determining to approve the Agreement on behalf of the Funds.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board reviewed the nature, quality and extent of the overall services to be provided by Cambria to the Funds. In particular, the Board considered Cambria’s responsibilities under the terms of the Agreement, recognizing that Cambria had invested significant time and effort in structuring the Trust, developing the Funds, obtaining the necessary exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), arranging service providers, exploring various sales channels, and assessing the appeal for each Fund’s investment strategy. In addition, the Board considered that Cambria is responsible for providing investment advisory services to each Fund, monitoring compliance with each Fund’s objectives, policies and restrictions, and carrying out directives of the Board. The Board also considered the services provided by Cambria in the oversight of the Trust’s distributor, administrator, transfer agent, and custodian. In addition, the Board evaluated the integrity of Cambria’s personnel, the professional qualifications and experience of the portfolio management team in managing assets, their experiences with Cambria’s services, and the adequacy of Cambria’s resources and financial condition. Based on its review, within the context of its full deliberations, the Board determined that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to the Funds by Cambria.

 

Performance. The Board noted that it considered the performance of the Funds throughout the year and reviewed each Fund’s performance for the three-month, 12-month, and since inception periods ended January 31, 2023. In this regard, among other things, the Board considered reports comparing each Fund’s total returns to the total returns of the Fund’s Peer Group and its benchmark index. Representatives from Cambria provided information regarding and led discussions of factors impacting the performance of each Fund, outlining current market conditions and explaining their expectations and strategies for the future.

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF: The Board considered that the Fund outperformed, before fees and expenses, the S&P 500, its benchmark index, for the since inception, 12- and three-month periods. Primary drivers of the Fund’s outperformance for the 12- and three-month periods, relative to its benchmark, were an overweight allocation to the Materials sector and security selection within the Consumer Discretionary sector. The Board further noted that the Fund outperformed all of the funds in its Peer Group during all three periods.

 

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF: The Board considered that the Fund outperformed, before fees and expenses, the MSCI EAFE Index, its benchmark index, for the since inception, 12- and three-month periods. Primary drivers of the Fund’s outperformance during the three-month period, relative to its benchmark, were its allocation to Canada, overweight allocation and security selection in Hong Kong, and security selection and currency exposure in Japan. The Fund’s security selection in Japan and Sweden, as well as its allocation to Canada, drove outperformance relative to its benchmark index for the 12-month period. The Board further noted that the Fund outperformed all of the funds in its Peer Group during all three periods, except the Fund slightly underperformed one of its three peer funds during the most recent three-month period.

 

Cambria Global Value ETF: The Board considered that the Fund outperformed, before fees and expenses, the MSCI ACWI Total Return Index, its benchmark index, for the three-month and 12-month periods, but the Fund significantly underperformed the same benchmark for the since inception period. Primary drivers of the Fund’s outperformance during the three-month period were overweight allocations to Poland and Turkey and currency exposure to Poland and Chile relative to its benchmark. The Fund’s overweight allocation to Turkey, underweight allocation to the United States, and security selection in Singapore, relative to its benchmark, drove Fund performance for the 12-month period. The Board further noted that the Fund outperformed all of the funds in its Peer Group for the three- and 12-month periods, but the Fund’s performance significantly lagged behind the performance of all funds in the Peer Group for the since inception period.

 

 
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April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Cambria Global Momentum ETF: The Board considered that the Fund outperformed, before fees and expenses, the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index, its benchmark index, for the 12-month period but underperformed the same benchmark for the three-month and since inception periods. A primary driver of the Fund’s outperformance of its benchmark during the 12-month period was an overweight allocation to the global Energy sector and its exposure to VAMO. The Fund’s exposure to Energy futures contributed to its underperformance for the three-month period. The Board further noted that the Fund generally performed within the high range of its Peer Group for the since inception period, but the Fund’s performance exceeded the performance of all funds in the Peer Group for the three- and 12-month periods.

 

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF: The Board considered that the Fund outperformed, before fees and expenses, the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index, its benchmark index, for the three- and 12-month periods, but the Fund underperformed the same benchmark for the since inception period. The primary driver of the Fund’s positive performance during the three-month period relative to its benchmark index was the Fund’s exposure to developed and emerging market equities; whereas, the Fund’s exposure to emerging market equities and global fixed income harmed the Fund’s relative performance over the 12-month period. The Board further noted that the Fund generally performed within the range of its Peer Group for each period, but the Fund’s performance exceeded the performance of all funds in the Peer Group for the 12-month period.

 

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF: The Board considered that the Fund significantly outperformed, before fees and expenses, the S&P 500, its benchmark index, for the three- and 12-month periods, but the Fund significantly underperformed the same benchmark for the since inception period. The primary driver of the Fund’s outperformance during the three- and 12-month periods was the Fund’s hedge against the S&P 500. The Board further noted that the Fund performed within the range of its Peer Group for the since inception period, slightly underperformed on a relative basis during the three-month period, and significantly outperformed all of the funds in its Peer Group for the 12-month period.

 

Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF: The Board considered that the Fund, which changed its objective and strategy on March 15, 2021, significantly underperformed, before fees and expenses, a blended benchmark of the FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Short Term Treasury Total Return Index Unhedged for the three-, 12-month, and since inception periods. The primary drivers of the Fund’s underperformance during the three-month period were the Fund’s put options on the MSCI EAFE and EMSI Emerging Markets Indices, each of which posted positive returns for the period. The primary driver of the Fund’s underperformance during the 12-month period was the Fund’s allocation to global bonds. The Board further noted that the Fund generally performed within the range of its Peer Group for each period. The Board also considered that the Fund changed its investment objective and principal strategy within the past three years, which was a relatively short period of time over which to evaluate the Fund’s performance and draw meaningful conclusions.

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF: The Board considered that the Fund significantly outperformed, before fees and expenses, the MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index, its benchmark index, for the 12-month and since inception periods but slightly underperformed its benchmark for the three-month period. The primary drivers of the Fund’s underperformance during the three-month period, relative to its benchmark, was security selection and allocation within China as well as security selection and currency exposure to South Korea. The primary drivers of the Fund’s outperformance during the 12-month period, relative to its benchmark, was security selection in China and South Africa and an overweight allocation to Turkey and South Africa. The Board further noted that the Fund significantly outperformed its Peer Group for the since inception period, and the Fund’s performance was within the range of its Peer Group for the three- and 12-month periods.

 

Cambria Tail Risk ETF: The Board considered that the Fund significantly underperformed, before fees and expenses, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Short Term Treasury Total Return Index Unhedged, its benchmark index, for the three-, 12-month, and since inception periods. The Fund’s allocation to put options on the S&P 500, which had positive performance during the quarter, was the primary driver of the Fund’s underperformance for the three-month period. The core drivers of the Fund’s negative performance during the 12-month period were U.S. Treasuries. The Board further noted that the Fund generally performed within the range of its Peer Group for the since inception period, but the Fund’s performance exceeded the performance of all funds in its Peer Group for the three- and 12-month periods.

 

Cambria Trinity ETF: The Board considered that the Fund outperformed, before fees and expenses, the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index, its benchmark index, for the 12-month period, but the Fund underperformed the same benchmark for the three-month and since inception periods. The primary drivers of the Fund’s negative performance during the three-month period were international developed, emerging and US equities and emerging markets fixed income securities. The Fund’s exposure to VAMO, through which the Fund hedged its exposure to the S&P 500, contributed to the Fund’s relative outperformance of its benchmark index during the 12-month period. The Board further noted that the Fund exceeded the performance of all funds in its Peer Group for the 12-month period, underperformed all funds in its Peer Group for the three-month period, and performed within the range of its Peer Group for the since inception period.

 

Cambria Cannabis ETF: The Board considered that the Fund significantly underperformed, before fees and expenses, the S&P 500, its benchmark index, for the three-, 12-month and since inception periods. The primary driver of the Fund’s underperformance during the three- and 12-month periods can be attributed to the general underperformance of the cannabis industry relative to the benchmark. The Board further noted that the Fund outperformed all of the funds in its Peer Group during all three periods.

 

 
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April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Cambria Global Real Estate ETF: The Board considered that the Fund outperformed, before fees and expenses, the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global REITs Total Return Index, its benchmark index, for the 12-month period, but the Fund underperformed the same benchmark for the three-month and since inception periods. For the three-month period, positive returns were driven primarily by the Fund’s exposure to the United States and Turkey and the Retail and Diversified REITs categories. For the 12-month period, negative returns were driven primarily by the Fund’s exposure to the United States and Canada and the Office and Diversified REITs categories. The Board further noted that the Fund generally performed within the range of its Peer Group for each period, and the Fund’s performance exceeded the performance of all funds in the Peer Group for the 12-month period. The Board also considered that the Fund commenced operations on September 24, 2020, and thus had been operating for less than three years, which was a relatively short period of time over which to evaluate the Fund’s performance and draw meaningful conclusions.

 

The Trustees determined that each Fund’s performance was satisfactory, or, where the Fund’s performance was materially below its benchmark and/or Peer Group, the Trustees were satisfied by the reasons for the underperformance and/or the steps taken by Cambria to improve the Fund’s performance. The Board also considered each Fund’s portfolio turnover rate. In addition, the Board discussed and considered the performance track record, investment experience, professional background and qualifications of Mebane Faber, the Funds’ portfolio manager. Based on this information, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the investment results that Cambria had been able to achieve for each of the Funds.

 

Comparative Fees and Expenses. The Board considered each Fund’s advisory fees in relation to the estimated costs of the advisory and related services provided by Cambria. The Trustees noted that each Fund charges a unitary advisory fee through which, Cambria, not the Funds, is responsible for paying many of the expenses necessary to service the Funds, including the expenses of other service providers. In considering the advisory fees, the Board reviewed and considered the fees in light of the nature, quality and extent of the services to be provided by Cambria. Because the Funds charge unitary advisory fees, the Board considered how the Funds’ total expense ratios compared to those of the funds in their Peer Group, noting how differences between fund strategies might impact fees. After comparing expense ratios, the Board noted that each Fund’s total expense ratio was generally consistent with the range of total expense ratios charged by its Peer Group funds or, with respect to the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF, Cambria Trinity ETF, and Cambria Global Real Estate ETF, where the Fund’s expense ratio was materially higher than the range of expense ratios of its Peer Group funds, the Trustees were satisfied by the reasons for the Funds’ higher expenses, including, but not limited to, significant differences between the investment strategies, portfolio holdings, or asset size of a Fund and its Peer Group funds. The Board also considered Cambria’s representation that it would continue to monitor the Funds’ expense ratios, as compared to those of their Peer Groups, and seek to ensure that the Funds remain competitive. Based on its review, in the context of its full deliberations, the Board concluded for each Fund that the advisory fees appeared reasonable in light of the services to be rendered.

 

Costs and Profitability. The Board then considered the profits realized by Cambria in connection with the services Cambria provides to the Funds. The Board reviewed profit and loss information provided by Cambria with respect to each Fund. In particular, the Board noted Cambria’s representation of its long-term commitment to the success of the Funds and the unitary fee structure under which Cambria bears the risk that the Funds’ expenses may increase. The Board further considered the costs associated with the personnel, systems and equipment necessary to manage the Funds and meet their regulatory and compliance requirements as well as other expenses Cambria pays in accordance with the Agreement. Based on its review, in the context of its full deliberations, the Board concluded that Cambria’s profitability, with respect to each Fund, appeared reasonable in light of the services Cambria renders to the Funds.

 

Other Benefits. The Board then considered the extent to which Cambria derives or will derive ancillary benefits from a Fund’s operations. The Board discussed the potential benefits to Cambria resulting from its ability to use the Funds’ assets to engage in soft dollar transactions. The Board noted that Cambria did not have any affiliates that would benefit from the Funds’ operations. The Board also reviewed the degree to which Cambria may receive compensation from the Funds based upon a Fund’s investment in other Funds.

 

Economies of Scale. The Board next considered the absence of breakpoints in Cambria’s fee schedule for each Fund and reviewed information regarding the extent to which economies of scale or other efficiencies may result from increases in each Fund’s asset levels. The Board determined that it is difficult to predict when economies of scale might be realized for Cambria and the Funds, some of which launched less than five years ago. The Board, thus, determined to monitor potential economies of scale, as well as the appropriateness of introducing breakpoints in the future, as assets managed by each Fund grow larger.

 

Conclusion. In approving the Agreement, the Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance, and different Trustees may have given different weight to different factors. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Fund counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to its consideration of the Agreement. Based on its review, including consideration of each of the factors referenced above, the Board determined, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, that the advisory arrangement, as outlined in the Agreement, was fair and reasonable in light of the services to be performed, expenses to be incurred, and such other matters as the Board considered relevant. In light of the foregoing, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined to approve the Agreement with respect to the Funds.

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Liquidity Risk Management Program
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the “Rule”), Cambria ETF Trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of each of its Funds, adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) to govern the Trust’s approach to managing liquidity risk. The Rule seeks to promote effective liquidity risk management, thereby reducing the risk that a fund will be unable to meet its redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders. The Trust’s liquidity risk management program is tailored to reflect the Funds’ particular risks, but not to eliminate all adverse impacts of liquidity risk, which would be incompatible with the nature of such Funds. The Board has appointed Jonathan Keetz, the Chief Operating Officer of Cambria Investment Management L.P., the investment adviser to the Funds, to serve as the program administrator for each Fund’s Program (the “Program Administrator”).

 

At the December 6, 2022, quarterly meeting of the Board, the Trustees received a written report from the Program Administrator pertaining to the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of implementation of the Program for the year ended October 31, 2022. The report concluded that the Program remains adequately designed to assess and manage the Funds’ liquidity risk and continues to be adequately and effectively implemented to monitor and (as applicable) respond to any liquidity developments that impact the Funds. The report reflected that there were no liquidity events that impacted the Funds’ ability to timely meet redemptions without dilution to existing shareholders. The report further noted that none of the Funds have been required to set a highly liquid investment minimum, and no Fund breached the 15% limitation on illiquid assets during the reporting period. In addition, the report indicated that no material changes have been made to the Program over the period.

 

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to the Funds’ prospectus for more information regarding the Funds’ exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in the Funds may be subject.

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Trustees and Officers
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Name, Address and

Year of Birth1

Position(s) Held with Trust,

Term of Office, and

Length of Time Served2

Principal Occupation

During the Past 5 Years

Number of Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships

Held by Trustee

INTERESTED TRUSTEE3
Mebane Faber
YOB: 1977
Chairperson of the Board, Trustee, and President of the Trust since 2018; no set term Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer (2006 – present), Chief Executive Officer (2018 – present), Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 12 None
INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES      
Dennis G. Schmal
YOB: 1947
Trustee since 2013; no set term Retired. 12 Trustee, AssetMark Mutual Funds (since 2007); Trustee, Wells Fargo GAI Hedge Funds (2007 – 2019); Director and Chairman, Owens Realty Mortgage Inc. (real estate) (2013 – 2019); Director, Blue Calypso (e-commerce) (2015 – 2018).
Michael Venuto
YOB: 1977
Trustee since 2019; no set term CIO, Toroso Investments, LLC (since 2012). 12 None

  

1Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each trustee is Cambria ETF Trust, 3300 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California 90266.
2Each Trustee shall hold office during the lifetime of the Trust until the election and qualification of his or her successor, or until he or she sooner dies, resigns, or is removed in accordance with the Trust's Trust Instrument.
3Denotes Trustees who may be deemed to be “interested” persons of the Trust as that term is defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of their affiliation with the Adviser.

 

Name, Address and 

Year of Birth4

Position(s) Held with Trust, Term of Office,

and Length of Time Served5

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years
OFFICERS6    
Ryan Johanson
YOB: 1982
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer since Dec. 2021; no set term Fund Controller (since 2016) and Financial Reporting Manager (2012 – 2016), ALPS Fund Services, Inc.
Jonathan Keetz
YOB: 1988
Vice President since Nov. 2020; no set term Chief Operating Officer (since Nov. 2020) and Vice President (2015 – 2020), Cambria Investment Management, L.P.
Douglas Tyre
YOB: 1980
Chief Compliance Officer since May 2018; no set term Senior Principal Consultant, ACA Group, Compliance (May 2022 – present); Compliance Director, Foreside Financial Group, LLC (April 2022 – May 2022); Compliance Director (2019 – 2022), Assistant Compliance Director (2018 – 2019) and Manager (2014 – 2017), Cipperman Compliance Services, LLC.

 

4Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each Officer is Cambria ETF Trust, 3300 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California 90266.
5Each Officer shall hold office during the lifetime of the Trust until the election and qualification of his or her successor, or until he or she sooner dies, resigns, or is removed in accordance with the Trust's Trust Instrument.
6Officers oversee 12 Funds in the Trust.

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Notice to Shareholders
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

In early 2023, if applicable, shareholders of record received information for the distributions paid to them by the Funds during the calendar year 2022 via Form 1099. The Funds will notify shareholders in early 2024 of amounts paid to them by the Funds, if any, during the calendar year 2023.

 

 

Long-Term

Capital Gain

Distributions(1) 

Dividend

Received

Deduction(2) 

Qualified 

Dividend

Income(3) 

Foreign 

Taxes Paid(4) 

Foreign 

Source Income(4) 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF $0.29 100.00% 100.00% N/A N/A
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF $0.00 0.00% 62.39% $380,632 $6,164,680
Cambria Global Value ETF $0.00 0.00% 44.04% $583,401 $6,239,055
Cambria Global Momentum ETF $0.00 27.94% 38.93% N/A N/A
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF $0.14 4.01% 21.17% N/A N/A
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF $0.00 100.00% 100.00% N/A N/A
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF $0.00 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF $0.37 0.00% 68.74% $1,164,334 $9,240,179
Cambria Tail Risk ETF $0.00 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A
Cambria Cannabis ETF $0.00 82.10% 100.00% N/A N/A
Cambria Trinity ETF $0.34 10.82% 23.38% N/A N/A
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF $0.00 0.00% 38.58% N/A N/A

 

(1)Pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Funds designated the amounts above as long-term capital gain dividends
(2)Qualifying dividends represent dividends which qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary Income distributions.
(3)The percentage in this column represents the amount of "Qualifying Dividend Income" as created by the Jobs and Growth Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and it’s reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions. It is the intention of each of the aforementioned funds to designate the maximum amount permitted by law.
(4)Pursuant to Section 853(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Funds will designate the amounts as foreign taxes paid and foreign source income earned between May 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023.

 

The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the year ending April 30, 2023. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2023 Form 1099-DIV.

 

 
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Cambria ETF Trust Supplemental Information
 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Net asset value, or “NAV”, is the price per share at which a Fund issues and redeems shares. It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. The “Market Price” of a Fund generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. A Fund’s Market Price may be at, above or below its NAV. The NAV of a Fund will fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s holdings. The Market Price of a Fund generally fluctuates in response to changes in its NAV, as well as market supply and demand. The data represented in the table below represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

 

Premiums or discounts are the differences (expressed as a percentage) between the NAV and Market Price of a Fund on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that a Fund is trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of a NAV. A discount is the amount that the Fund is trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.

 

 

Market Price

One Year Total Return

Market Price,

End of Period

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF -1.67% $58.12
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF 3.69% 25.33
Cambria Global Value ETF 7.40% 20.67
Cambria Global Momentum ETF -8.94% 27.94
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF -2.46% 26.96
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF -3.64% 24.62
Cambria Global Tail Risk ETF -8.19% 19.74
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF 5.41% 29.18
Cambria Tail Risk ETF -12.13% 14.60
Cambria Trinity ETF -4.70% 24.82
Cambria Cannabis ETF -35.84% 6.20
Cambria Global Real Estate ETF -13.88% 24.56

 

FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES & PROCEDURES

 

 

The Funds’ policies and procedures used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities are available, without charge and upon request, by calling 855–ETF–INFO (383–4636). This information is also available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Information regarding how each Fund voted proxies for portfolio securities, if applicable, during the most recent 12–month period ended June 30, is also available without charge and upon request, by calling 855–ETF–INFO (383–4636) or accessing the Trust’s Forms N–PX on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

 

 

Quarterly holdings as of the first and third fiscal quarters are available on the Funds’ website at www.cambriafunds.com. The Funds file complete schedules of their portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters on Form N-PORT. Copies of the Funds’ Form N-PORT reports are available, without charge and upon request, by calling 855–ETF–INFO (383–4636). This information is also available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

PREMIUM/DISCOUNT INFORMATION

 

 

A table showing the number of days the market price of each Fund’s shares was greater than the Fund’s net asset value and the number of days it was less than the Fund’s net asset value (i.e., premium or discount) for the most recently completed calendar year, and the most recently completed calendar quarters since that year end (or the life of the Fund, if shorter) are available on the Funds’ website at www.cambriafunds.com.

 

 
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Investment Adviser:
Cambria Investment Management, L.P.
3300 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

 

Distributor:
ALPS Distributors Inc.
1290 Broadway Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80203

 

Legal Counsel:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-2541

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
Cohen & Company, Ltd.
1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 800
Cleveland, Ohio, 44115

 

This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

 

(b)Not Applicable.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.

 

(c)During the period covered by this report, there were no amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in Item 2(a) of this report.

 

(d)During the period covered by the report, the registrant has not granted any express or implicit waivers from the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

(f)The registrant’s code of ethics referred to in Item 2(a) above is attached as an Exhibit 13(a)(1), herewith.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a) (1) The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant has an audit committee financial expert serving on the audit committee.

 

(a) (2) The audit committee financial expert, Dennis G. Schmal, is an independent trustee as defined in paragraph (a)(2) of Item 3 to Form N-CSR.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a)Audit Fees: For the registrant’s last two fiscal years ended April 30, 2023 and April 30, 2022, the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $179,500 and $175,875, respectively.

 

(b)Audit-Related Fees: For the registrant’s last two fiscal years ended April 30, 2023 and April 30, 2022, the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and not otherwise reported under paragraph (a) of this Item were $0 and $0, respectively.

 

(c)Tax Fees: For the registrant’s last two fiscal years ended April 30, 2023 and April 30, 2022, the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning were $24,000 and $24,000, respectively.

 

(d)All Other Fees: For the registrant’s last two fiscal years ended April 30, 2023 and April 30, 2022, the aggregate fees billed for products and services, provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item, were $0 and $0, respectively.
(e) (1) The Trust’s Audit Committee has adopted, and the Board of Trustees has ratified, an Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy (the “Policy”), which sets forth the procedures and the conditions pursuant to which services proposed to be performed by the independent auditor of the Trust may be pre-approved.

 

(2)No services described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item were approved by the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

 

(f)Not applicable to the registrant.

 

(g)The aggregate non-audit fees and services billed by the principal accountant for the fiscal year 2023 were $0.

 

(h)During the past fiscal year, registrant’s principal accountant provided certain non-audit services to registrant's investment adviser or to entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with registrant's investment adviser that provide ongoing services to registrant that were not subject to pre-approval pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. The Audit Committee of Registrant's Board of Trustees reviewed and considered these non-audit services provided by registrant's principal accountant to registrant's affiliates, including whether the provision of these non-audit services is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.

 

(i)Not applicable to the registrant.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

The registrant is an issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)A of the Exchange Act. The registrant’s audit committee members are Dennis Schmal and Michael Venuto.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

 

(a)Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1(a) of this form.

 

(b)Not applicable.

 

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

 

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

 

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

 

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

 

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

 

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

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

 

There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees during the period covered by this report.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report, are effective based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

 

(b)There has been no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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

 

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)Registrant’s Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, which is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2 of Form N-CSR, is filed herewith as Ex99.13(a)(1)Code of Ethics.

 

(a)(2)Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) are filed herewith.

 

(a)(3)None.

 

(a)(4)None.

 

(b)Officer certifications as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) are filed herewith as Ex99.906Cert.
 
 

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.

 

Cambria ETF Trust

 

By:/s/ Mebane Faber  
 Mebane Faber 
 President 

 

Date:July 10, 2023 

 

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

 

By:/s/ Mebane Faber  
 Mebane Faber 
 President 

 

Date:July 10, 2023 

 

By:/s/ Ryan Johanson  
 Ryan Johanson 
 Principal Financial Officer 

 

Date:July 10, 2023