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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM N-CSR

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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)

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2321 Rosecrans Avenue

Suite 3225

El Segundo, CA 90245

(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, 2018

 

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

The registrant’s schedules as of the close of the reporting period, as set forth in §§ 210.12-12 through 210.12-14 of Regulation S-X [17 CFR §§ 210-12.12-12.14], are attached hereto.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Sovereign Bond ETF (SOVB)

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF (EYLD)

Cambria Tail Risk ETF (TAIL)

Cambria Core Equity ETF (CCOR)

 

 

Annual Report

 

April 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 


Cambria Investment Management

 Table of Contents



 

 

 

Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

2

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance (Unaudited)

9

Schedules of Investments

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

19

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

23

Cambria Global Value ETF

28

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

34

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

36

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

38

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

42

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

45

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

50

Cambria Core Equity ETF

52

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

55

Statements of Operations

57

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

59

Financial Highlights

64

Notes to Financial Statements

66

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

80

Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)

81

Trustees and Officers of the Cambria ETF Trust (Unaudited)

83

Approval of Advisory Agreements & Board Considerations (Unaudited)

85

Notice to Shareholders (Unaudited)

88

Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

89

Shareholder Voting Results (Unaudited)

95

 

 

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-Q within sixty days after the end of the period. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

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 Investment Management

Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

Dear Shareholder:

 

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

 

 

SYLD

 

The Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (“SYLD”) seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, primarily in equity securities that provide a high “shareholder yield.” Cambria views equity securities as providing a high shareholder yield if they exhibit strong cash flows, as reflected by their payment of dividends to shareholders and their return of capital to shareholders in other forms, such as through net stock buybacks and net debt paydown. These metrics generally result in the Fund’s portfolio holding value stocks (as opposed to growth stocks).

 

SYLD launched on May 13, 2013, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2018, SYLD posted a loss of 4.84%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2018, SYLD gained 13.58%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2018, SYLD posted a cumulative gain of 78.68%.

 

We believe that the S&P 500 serves as a suitable benchmark for SYLD and, at the end of the Fund’s first complete calendar year; we identified the S&P 500 in the Fund’s prospectus as an appropriate broad-based benchmark for the Fund. The table below shows the performance of the Fund(NAV) vs. its benchmark, the S&P 500, for the three-month, 12-month, and since inception periods ended April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

SYLD

   

S&P 500

 
 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    12.40%       12.51%  
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    78.68%       79.62%  
 

12 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    13.58%       13.27%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -4.84%       -5.77%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: 12.58% (1 year), 12.39% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: 12.61% (1 year), 12.39% (annualized since inception).

 

 

FYLD

 

The Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF (“FYLD”) seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in the components of the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index, and the Index identifies the 100 issuers in the relevant universe that have exhibited, in the aggregate, the strongest cash flows, the highest dividends paid to shareholders, and net stock buybacks and debt paydown. These metrics generally result in the Fund’s portfolio holding value stocks (as opposed to growth stocks).

 

FYLD launched on December 2, 2013, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2018 FYLD posted a loss of 2.78%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2018, FYLD posted a gain of 19.03%. From the Fund’s launch date through April 30, 2018, FYLD posted a cumulative gain of 22.79%.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

We believe that the MSCI EAFE Index serves as a suitable benchmark for FYLD and, at the end of the Fund’s first complete calendar year, we identified the MSCI EAFE Index in the prospectus as an appropriate broad-based benchmark for the Fund. The table below shows the performance of the Fund(NAV) vs. its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, for the three-month, 12-month, and since inception periods ended April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

FYLD

   

MSCI EAFE

 
 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    4.76%       5.22%  
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    22.79%       25.19%  
 

12 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    19.03%       15.07%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -2.78%       -3.88%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: 18.44% (1 year), 4.18% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: 18.68% (1 year), 4.43% (annualized since inception).

 

 

GVAL

 

The Cambria Global Value ETF (“GVAL”) seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in the components of the Cambria Global Value Index. The GVAL index is a quantitative, value-oriented stock selection methodology that selects up to 11 countries trading at long-term discount (relative to other countries’ equity markets). Within the selected countries, the model selects stocks trading at the most attractive valuations, i.e., value stocks. Such a strategy will likely underperform when it faces headwinds during growth periods.

 

GVAL launched on March 11, 2014, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2018, GVAL posted a loss of 6.46%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2018, GVAL posted a gain of 17.42%. For the period from launch through April 30, 2018, the Fund posted a 14.27% cumulative gain.

 

We believe that the MSCI ACWI Index serves as a suitable benchmark for GVAL. The table below shows the performance of GVAL(NAV) vs. its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Index, for the three-month, 12-month, and since inception periods ended April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

GVAL

   

ACWI

 
 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    3.28%       8.18%  
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    14.27%       38.48%  
 

12 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    17.42%       14.77%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -6.46%       -5.21%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: 21.34% (1 year), 3.39% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: 21.77% (1 year), 3.59% (annualized since inception).

 

 

GMOM

 

The Cambria Global Momentum ETF (“GMOM”) launched on November 3, 2014, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2018, GMOM posted a loss of 4.86%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2018, GMOM posted a gain of 12.97%. From the period from inception through April 30, 2018, GMOM posted a cumulative gain of 17.26%.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for GMOM is the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI). We believe the “blended” portfolio of US equities and US Treasuries is a suitable benchmark for GMOM because the equity-bond blend is the precursor to most modern asset allocation strategies. This benchmark has long been used by academia and practitioners alike as a measurement for broad asset allocation strategies. The table below shows the performance of GMOM(NAV) vs. its benchmark, SPBXMI, for the three-month, 12-month, and since inception periods ended April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

GMOM

   

SPBXMI

 
 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    4.67%       5.79%  
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    17.26%       21.72%  
 

12 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    12.97%       5.14%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -4.86%       -3.48%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: 13.99% (1 year), 4.76% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: 13.89% (1 year), 4.78% (annualized since inception).

 

 

GAA

 

The Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF (“GAA”) launched on December 9, 2014, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2018, GAA posted a loss of 2.73%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2018, GAA posted a gain of 9.43%. From the Fund’s inception through April 30, 2018, GAA posted a cumulative gain of 19.28%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for GAA is the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI). We believe the “blended” portfolio of US equities and US Treasuries is a suitable benchmark for GAA because the equity-bond blend is the precursor to most modern asset allocation strategies. This benchmark has long been used by academia and practitioners alike as a measurement for broad asset allocation strategies. The table below shows the performance of GAA(NAV) vs. its benchmark, SPBXMI, for the three-month, 12-month, and since inception periods ended April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

GAA

   

SPBXMI

 
 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    5.33%       6.05%  
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    19.28%       22.06%  
 

12 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    9.43%       5.14%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -2.73%       -3.48%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: 11.24% (1 year), 5.65% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: 10.87% (1 year), 5.56% (annualized since inception).

 

Each of GMOM and GAA are designed to provide an investor with a stand-alone, fully diversified investment portfolio. Thus, the performance of each Fund is expected to be moderate under most market conditions, and the performance of each Fund has been in line with Cambria’s expectations. In general, we believe market conditions have been favorable for US and foreign equities. We further believe that US equities may currently be trading at prices that are above their fair valuation — although not in “bubble” territory.
 

4

 


Cambria Investment Management

Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

Nevertheless, we expect valuations to be a headwind in the years ahead and we appreciate your continuing confidence in us as asset managers.

 

 

VAMO

 

The Cambria Value and Momentum ETF (“VAMO”) seeks to protect against market fluctuation through the use of a rules-based hedging strategy. VAMO launched on September 8, 2015, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2018, VAMO posted a loss of 1.14%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2018, VAMO posted a gain of 6.40%. From the Fund’s inception through April 30, 2018, VAMO posted a cumulative gain of 1.68%.

 

We believe that the S&P 500 Index serves as a suitable benchmark for VAMO. The table below shows the performance of the Fund(NAV) vs. its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, for the three-month, 12-month, and since inception periods ended April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

VAMO

   

S&P 500

 
 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    0.63%       14.18%  
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    1.68%       41.99%  
 

12 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    6.40%       13.27%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -1.14%       -5.77%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: 5.82% (1 year), 0.07% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: 5.72% (1 year), 0.13% (annualized since inception).

 

 

SOVB

 

The Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF (“SOVB”) launched on February 22, 2016, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2018, SOVB posted a loss of 3.16%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2018, SOVB posted a gain of 7.56%. Since inception, SOVB posted a cumulative gain of 21.40%.

 

We believe that the FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index (“WGBI”) serves as a suitable benchmark for SOVB. The table below shows the performance of the Fund(NAV) vs. WGBI since inception of SOVB through April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

SOVB

   

WGBI

 
 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    9.27%       2.32%  
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    21.40%       5.15%  
 

12 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    7.56%       5.08%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -3.16%       -1.06%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: 12.05% (1 year), 11.06% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: 11.31% (1 year), 11.31% (annualized since inception).

 

5

 


Cambria Investment Management

Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

 

EYLD

 

The Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF (“EYLD”) seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in the components of the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield Index, and the Index identifies the 100 issuers in the relevant universe that have exhibited, in the aggregate, the strongest cash flows, the highest dividends paid to shareholders, and net stock buybacks and debt paydown. These metrics generally result in the Fund’s portfolio holding value stocks (as opposed to growth stocks).

 

EYLD launched on July 13, 2016, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2018, EYLD posted a loss of 3.75%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2018, EYLD posted a gain of 25.75%. Since inception, EYLD posted a cumulative gain of 49.10%.

 

For the purpose of this commentary, we are using the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (“EEM”) as a proxy for the benchmark index. The table below shows the performance of the Fund(NAV) vs. EEM since inception of EYLD through April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

EYLD

   

EEM

 
 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    24.87%      

21.40%

 
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    49.10%       41.69%  
 

12 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    25.75%       22.14%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -3.75%       -6.74%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: 29.05% (1 year), 27.02% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: 29.00% (1 year), 28.36% (annualized since inception).

 

 

TAIL

 

The Cambria Tail Risk ETF (“TAIL”) launched on April 5, 2017, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2018, TAIL posted a loss of 0.61%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2018, TAIL posted a loss of 11.74%. Since inception, EYLD posted a cumulative loss of 12.65%.

 

We believe that the Bloomberg Barclays Short Treasury Index serves as a suitable benchmark for TAIL. The table below shows the performance of the Fund(NAV) vs. its benchmark since inception of TAIL through April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

TAIL

   

Short

Treasury

Index

 
 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    -11.88%       1.07%  
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    -12.65%       1.14%  
 

12 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -11.74%       1.09%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -0.61%       0.34%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: -9.46% (cumulative since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: -9.62% (cumulative since inception).

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

TAIL held US Treasuries and a basket of S&P 500 Index put options. Some of the losses generated by the put position were offset by gains of the Treasury bonds.

 

 

CCOR

 

The Cambria Core Equity ETF (“CCOR”) launched on May 23, 2017, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2018, CCOR posted a loss of 3.25%. Since inception, CCOR posted a cumulative gain of 0.01%.

 

We believe that the S&P 500 serves as a suitable benchmark for CCOR. The table below shows the performance of the Fund(NAV) vs. its benchmark, the S&P 500, for the three-month and since inception period ended April 30, 2018.

 

     

vs. Benchmark

 
     

CCOR

   

S&P 500

 
 

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    0.01%       12.39%  
 

3 Months Ended 4/30/2018

    -3.25%       -5.77%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: 1.47% (cumulative since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2018 is as follows: 1.55% (cumulative since inception).

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Mebane Faber

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Shareholder Letter

(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 trade at other times. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

 

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 Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index represents issuers with strong cash flows, highest dividends paid to shareholders, net stock buybacks and net debt paydowns. The initial screening universe for this Index includes issuers in foreign developed countries with marketing capitalizations of at least $200 million. The Index is comprised of the 100 issuers with high rankings across a composite of the aforementioned factors.

 

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 Cambria Global Value Index consists of equity securities of issuers that are domiciled in, trade in, or have exposure to a market that is undervalued according to various valuation metrics. The initial screening universe for this Index includes issuers having a market capitalization of at least $200 million.

 

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. The MSCI ACWI consists of 46 country indexes comprising 23 developed and 23 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.

 

Cambria Global Asset Allocation Index is designed to model absolute positive returns with reduced volatility, and manageable risk and drawdowns, by identifying an investable portfolio of equity and fixed income securities, real estate, commodities and currencies.

 

The FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index (WGBI) 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.

 

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

 

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 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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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

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

 

The Fund returned 13.58% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. During this 12-month period, the Fund slightly outperformed the S&P 500. Underweight in Consumer Staples, coupled with over-weights in Materials and Industrials contributed to outperformance. Underweight to Technology limited outperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

 

13.58%

13.80%

12.40%

12.43%

S&P 500 Index

 

13.27%

13.27%

12.51%

12.51%

 

 

 

 

 

* 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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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

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

 

The Fund returned 19.03% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. During this 12-month period, the Fund outperformed the MSCI EAFE Index. Stock selection in Norway, Canada, and Switzerland made the largest contributions to positive outperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

 

19.03%

18.84%

4.76%

4.81%

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index

 

20.11%

20.11%

5.30%

5.30%

MSCI EAFE Index

 

15.07%

15.07%

5.22%

5.22%

 

 

 

* 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.

 

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index represents issuers with strong cash flows, highest dividends paid to shareholders, net stock buybacks and net debt paydowns. The initial screening universe for this Index includes issuers in foreign developed countries with marketing capitalizations of at least $200 million. The Index is comprised of the 100 issuers with high rankings across a composite of the aforementioned factors.

 

MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization 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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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

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

 

The Fund returned 17.42% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. During this 12-month period, the Fund outperformed the MSCI ACWI Index. Significant over-weights in Norway, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom led the outperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Global Value ETF

 

17.42%

16.56%

3.28%

3.25%

Cambria Global Value Index

 

20.89%

20.89%

4.30%

4.30%

MSCI ACWI Index

 

14.77%

14.77%

8.18%

8.18%

 

 

 

* 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 0.68%.

 

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.

 

Cambria Global Value Index consists of equity securities of issuers that are domiciled in, trade in, or have exposure to a market that is undervalued according to various valuation metrics. The initial screening universe for this Index includes issuers having a market capitalization of at least $200 million.

 

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 45 country indices comprising 24 developed and 21 emerging market country indices. The developed market country indices included are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, 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, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(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 and the S&P 500 Index

 

The Fund returned 12.97% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. During this 12-month period, the Fund outperformed the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI). Allocations to Global Technology, Developed ex-US, and Emerging Markets stocks, aided by allocation to Mortgage and Real Estate, contributed to outperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

 

12.97%

13.23%

4.67%

4.69%

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index

 

5.14%

5.14%

5.79%

5.79%

S&P 500 Index

 

13.27%

13.27%

10.37%

10.37%

 

 

 

* 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 1.03%.

 

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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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF versus the Cambria Global Asset Allocation Index, S&P Balanced Equity Bond – Moderate Index and the S&P 500 Index

 

The Fund returned 9.43% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. During this 12-month period, the Fund outperformed the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI). Momentum-based US equity and Global equity strategies contributed to outperformance; whereas REITs and long-dated US Treasuries detracted from performance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

 

9.43%

9.26%

5.33%

5.29%

Cambria Global Asset Allocation Index

 

8.64%

8.64%

3.59%

3.59%

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index

 

5.14%

5.14%

6.05%

6.05%

S&P 500 Index

 

13.27%

13.27%

9.93%

9.93%

 

 

 

* 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 0.30%.

 

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.

 

Cambria Global Asset Allocation Index is designed to model absolute positive returns with reduced volatility, and manageable risk and drawdowns, by identifying an investable portfolio of equity and fixed income securities, real estate, commodities and currencies.

 

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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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

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

 

The Fund returned 6.40% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. During this 12-month period, the Fund underperformed the S&P 500 Index. Significant overweight in Industrials, combined with underweight in Technology detracted from performance. However, the majority of underperformance was the result of the Fund’s average short hedge of 50% to the S&P 500, which returned 13.27% for the period.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

 

6.40%

6.13%

0.63%

0.65%

S&P 500 Index

 

13.27%

13.27%

14.18%

14.18%

 

 

 

* 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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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

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

 

The Fund returned 7.56% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. During this 12-month period, the Fund outperformed the FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index. Allocations to debt issues of Greece, South Africa, Portugal, and Poland were the largest contributors to performance. Russia, Turkey, and Argentina detracted slightly from performance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

 

7.56%

7.12%

9.27%

9.62%

FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index

 

5.08%

5.08%

2.32%

2.32%

 

 

 

* 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 0.61%.

 

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/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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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

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

 

The Fund returned 25.75% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. During this 12-month period, the Fund outperformed the MSCI Emerging Market Index. Stock selection in Brazil, China, South Africa, and Thailand contributed to outperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

 

25.75%

23.99%

24.87%

24.98%

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield Index

 

27.61%

27.61%

27.57%

27.57%

MSCI Emerging Market Index

 

22.14%

22.14%

21.40%

21.40%

 

 

 

* 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 0.69%.

 

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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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

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

 

The Fund returned a loss of 11.74% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. During this 12-month period, the Fund underperformed the Bloomberg Barclays Short Treasury Index. The Fund is designed as a US-equity market insurance portfolio: it holds a basket of equity index put options. The equity market had strong positive returns during this period.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

 

-11.74%

-12.01%

-11.88%

-11.81%

Bloomberg Barclays Short Treasury Index

 

1.09%

1.09%

1.07%

1.07%

 

 

 

 

* 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.

 

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 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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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

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

 

The Fund returned 0.01% for the since inception period ended April 30, 2018. The Fund launched on May 23, 2017. For the period ended April 30, 2018, the Fund underperformed the S&P 500. The largest detractors of performance were allocations to Consumer Discretionary, Technology, and Consumer Staples. Options investments also contributed to underperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS

ENDED APRIL 30, 2018

 

 

Cumulative Inception to Date*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Core Equity ETF

 

0.01%

-0.15%

S&P 500 Index

 

-12.39%

-12.39%

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is May 23, 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 1.05%.

 

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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Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

April 30, 2018



 

Sector Weightings(Unaudited)

 

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK 99.5%

               
                 

Consumer Discretionary 28.4%

               

American Eagle Outfitters

    100,196     $ 2,072,053  

Best Buy

    24,601       1,882,715  

BJ's Restaurants

    35,971       2,008,980  

Buckle

    72,892       1,680,161  

Carnival

    8       505  

CBS, Cl B

    19,650       966,780  

Children's Place

    4       510  

Cooper Tire & Rubber

    32,406       792,327  

Dillard's, Cl A

    7,003       522,074  

Finish Line, Cl A

    9       122  

Gannett

    162,363       1,570,050  

Gap

    41,700       1,219,308  

Gentex

    68,807       1,564,671  

Group 1 Automotive

    14,712       961,429  

Guess?

    64,355       1,498,828  

H&R Block

    19       525  

Hibbett Sports*

    66,677       1,813,614  

Home Depot

    13,622       2,517,346  

Interpublic Group of Cos

    68,880       1,624,879  

Kohl's

    22,987       1,427,953  

La-Z-Boy, Cl Z

    54,659       1,574,179  

Lear

    7,632       1,426,955  

Lennar, Cl A

    23,431       1,239,266  

Lennar, Cl B

    481       20,534  

Lowe's

    23,250       1,916,497  

Macy's

    14,803       459,929  

Michael Kors Holdings*

    14,697       1,005,569  

Office Depot

    13       30  

O'Reilly Automotive*

    7,636       1,955,351  

Six Flags Entertainment

    27,684       1,750,736  

Sturm Ruger

    13,650       754,163  

Target

    13,389       972,041  

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

April 30, 2018



 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Urban Outfitters*

    26,929     $ 1,084,431  

Visteon*

    8,069       1,004,106  

Whirlpool

    7,593       1,176,535  
              40,465,152  

Consumer Staples 3.0%

               

Archer-Daniels-Midland

    12,110       549,552  

Dr Pepper Snapple Group

    18,975       2,276,241  

Nu Skin Enterprises, Cl A

    6       427  

Walmart

    17,205       1,521,954  
              4,348,174  

Energy 4.2%

               

Arch Coal

    17,094       1,381,708  

CVR Energy

    34,220       1,180,590  

Marathon Petroleum

    22,148       1,659,107  

Murphy Oil

    5       150  

Valero Energy

    16,511       1,831,565  
              6,053,120  

Financials 30.3%

               

Aflac

    35,726       1,628,034  

Allstate

    21,365       2,089,924  

American Express

    13,633       1,346,259  

American Financial Group

    1       113  

American International Group

    20,401       1,142,456  

Ameriprise Financial

    11,257       1,578,344  

Assurant

    16,925       1,570,978  

Assured Guaranty

    44,933       1,630,619  

Axis Capital Holdings

    26,657       1,564,766  

Bank of America

    7       210  

CIT Group

    29,276       1,550,164  

Citizens Financial Group

    38,484       1,596,701  

CNO Financial Group

    63,336       1,357,924  

Discover Financial Services

    22,693       1,616,876  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    53,550       1,776,254  

Hartford Financial Services Group

    24,561       1,322,364  

JPMorgan Chase

    11,693       1,271,965  

Leucadia National

    5       120  

Lincoln National

    18,413       1,300,694  

MetLife

    17,550       836,609  

New York Community Bancorp

    125,222       1,487,637  

Old Republic International

    73,786       1,505,234  

PNC Financial Services Group

    8,917       1,298,404  

State Street

    10,500       1,047,690  

SunTrust Banks

    31,163       2,081,688  

Synchrony Financial

    48,694       1,615,180  

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

April 30, 2018



 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Synovus Financial

    24,487     $ 1,279,936  

Travelers

    13,956       1,836,610  

Unum Group

    33,525       1,621,940  

US Bancorp

    18,140       915,163  

Voya Financial

    31,732       1,661,170  

Waddell & Reed Financial, Cl A

    81,747       1,654,559  
              43,186,585  

Health Care 4.1%

               

Aetna

    6,541       1,171,166  

CVS Health

    16,050       1,120,771  

Express Scripts Holding*

    15,713       1,189,474  

McKesson

    5,475       855,250  

Mylan*

    38,376       1,487,454  
              5,824,115  

Industrials 14.3%

               

Boeing

    3,948       1,316,895  

Cummins

    11,514       1,840,628  

Delta Air Lines

    25,902       1,352,602  

Eaton

    25,061       1,880,327  

FTI Consulting*

    33,385       1,949,684  

GATX

    18,066       1,178,626  

General Dynamics

    8       1,610  

Greenbrier

    6       263  

Huntington Ingalls Industries

    4,514       1,097,850  

Ingersoll-Rand

    11,453       960,792  

ManpowerGroup

    14,327       1,371,380  

MRC Global*

    18       337  

Northrop Grumman

    1       322  

Parker-Hannifin

    18       2,963  

Robert Half International

    19,350       1,175,513  

Southwest Airlines

    35,726       1,887,405  

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Cl A

    16,275       1,308,022  

United Continental Holdings*

    28,557       1,928,740  

Wabash National

    52,850       1,060,171  
              20,314,130  

Information Technology 9.9%

               

Apple

    13,191       2,179,944  

Applied Materials

    27,608       1,371,290  

Avnet

    38,862       1,524,556  

Corning

    54,207       1,464,673  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

    91,019       1,551,874  

HP

    45,554       978,955  

NetApp

    3       200  

Sanmina*

    47,709       1,407,416  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Texas Instruments

    25,275     $ 2,563,643  

Xerox

    32,475       1,021,339  
              14,063,890  

Materials 4.1%

               

Alcoa*

    5       256  

Eastman Chemical

    11,550       1,179,024  

Huntsman

    8       238  

LyondellBasell Industries, Cl A

    9,709       1,026,533  

Packaging Corp of America

    11       1,273  

Steel Dynamics

    29,583       1,325,614  

Trinseo

    16       1,167  

Warrior Met Coal

    55,843       1,298,350  

Worthington Industries

    22,470       1,000,589  
              5,833,044  

Real Estate 0.5%

               

Realogy Holdings

    29,100       721,971  
                 

Utilities 0.7%

               

AES

    78,420       959,861  
                 
                 

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $123,478,126)

            141,770,042  
                 

Total Investments - 99.5%

               

(Cost $123,478,126)

          $ 141,770,042  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 0.5%

            669,802  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 142,439,844  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

*

 Non-income producing security.

 

 

Cl — Class

 

 

As of April 30, 2018, 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.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)

 

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK 98.3%

         
           

Australia 7.5%

               

Alumina

    188,367     $ 374,383  

BlueScope Steel

    17,535       217,952  

Cabcharge Australia

    117,028       162,993  

Crown Resorts

    35,031       341,794  

Fortescue Metals Group

    83,020       285,006  

Metcash

    2,393       6,486  

Monadelphous Group

    78,946       959,864  

Myer Holdings

    654,874       189,813  

Nine Entertainment Holdings

    195,836       347,946  

Qantas Airways

    84,417       366,701  

South32

    78,085       218,684  
              3,471,622  

Belgium 1.2%

               

Ageas

    10,236       549,445  
                 

Canada 8.2%

               

BRP

    17,500       707,932  

Ensign Energy Services

    59,500       284,999  

Genworth MI Canada

    13,421       433,795  

Great-West Lifeco

    12,261       326,877  

IGM Financial

    8,373       257,004  

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty

    20,452       348,048  

Magna International

    10,640       628,398  

Metro, Cl A

    624       19,800  

Norbord

    10,500       433,592  

TFI International

    13,413       388,303  

 

            3,828,748  

Denmark 2.4%

               

Novo Nordisk, Cl B

    7,437       351,738  

Pandora

    3,925       437,306  

Spar Nord Bank

    28,105       322,062  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Tryg

    814     $ 19,328  
              1,130,434  

Finland 2.3%

               

Kesko, Cl B

    8,264       486,006  

UPM-Kymmene

    15,715       563,249  
              1,049,255  

France 8.0%

               

AXA

    12,683       363,295  

BNP Paribas

    7,987       617,093  

Casino Guichard Perrachon

    6,423       333,215  

CNP Assurances

    22,578       579,112  

Engie

    21,959       385,832  

Metropole Television

    19,358       476,884  

Natixis

    74,200       610,381  

Neopost

    13,440       362,905  
              3,728,717  

Germany 3.0%

               

CECONOMY

    419       4,704  

Freenet

    15,206       483,307  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs

    2,527       579,652  

Uniper

    11,197       347,096  
              1,414,759  

Hong Kong 6.4%

               

Hang Lung Properties

    165,704       393,536  

Li & Fung

    780,494       394,789  

Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings, Cl H

    297,500       454,855  

Shanghai Industrial Holdings

    128,604       339,180  

Shimao Property Holdings

    280,000       750,957  

Shougang Fushan Resources Group

    2,590,000       643,486  

Xinyi Glass Holdings

    12,000       17,491  
              2,994,294  

Italy 3.4%

               

Saras

    151,197       361,154  

Societa Cattolica di Assicurazioni SC

    44,590       476,006  

STMicroelectronics

    34,387       752,860  
              1,590,020  

Japan 19.6%

               

Astellas Pharma

    21,000       308,411  

Brother Industries

    14,000       301,720  

Dai Nippon Printing

    16,026       345,676  

Denka

    17,500       625,914  

Duskin

    14,000       353,330  

Hokkoku Bank

    300       11,992  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Hosiden

    38,500     $ 462,056  

ITOCHU

    800       16,056  

K's Holdings

    14,000       202,598  

Leopalace21

    24,500       213,131  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical

    7,000       164,819  

Mitsui

    21,000       379,679  

Mixi

    7,000       231,156  

Nippon Express

    7,000       529,546  

Nitto Boseki

    400       8,665  

NOF

    17,500       522,663  

NTT DOCOMO

    17,870       463,424  

Sankyo

    11,938       419,883  

Showa Shell Sekiyu

    24,500       346,702  

Sumitomo Bakelite

    2,000       18,112  

Suzuki Motor

    200       10,778  

Taisei

    10,500       567,645  

Toyo Kanetsu

    17,500       537,070  

Tsugami

    35,000       423,893  

UT Group *

    59,500       1,646,428  
              9,111,347  

Netherlands 3.8%

               

Aegon

    87,990       647,315  

ASR Nederland

    7,995       378,080  

BinckBank

    75,358       439,541  

Philips Lighting (A)

    9,101       277,396  
              1,742,332  

New Zealand 0.7%

               

SKY Network Television

    213,250       342,098  

Tower *

    273       152  
              342,250  

Norway 6.3%

               

DNB

    28,847       541,356  

Grieg Seafood

    47,075       506,116  

Salmar

    32,222       1,506,208  

Telenor

    17,678       391,801  
              2,945,481  

Portugal 2.0%

               

EDP - Energias de Portugal

    120,523       447,691  

Galp Energia SGPS

    25,595       491,909  
              939,600  

Spain 2.7%

               

Endesa

    15,616       365,276  

Gas Natural SDG

    21,230       536,076  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

International Consolidated Airlines Group

    39,543     $ 342,478  
              1,243,830  

Sweden 2.8%

               

JM

    15,241       302,674  

Peab

    40,293       358,451  

Svenska Cellulosa SCA, Cl B

    19,915       221,332  

Telia

    81,835       403,537  
              1,285,994  

Switzerland 2.4%

               

Sunrise Communications Group (A)

    2,240       176,533  

Swiss Re

    4,666       445,695  

Zurich Insurance Group

    1,540       493,546  
              1,115,774  

United Kingdom 15.6%

               

Anglo American

    14,654       344,859  

Carillion *(B)(C)(D)

    1,154,979        

Centamin

    177,905       383,918  

Direct Line Insurance Group

    63,837       328,953  

EI Group *

    6,471       11,474  

HSBC Holdings

    47,478       474,146  

Intermediate Capital Group

    49,230       736,041  

J Sainsbury

    113,098       481,122  

Kingfisher

    78,901       329,999  

Legal & General Group

    106,338       395,271  

Pearson

    32,498       373,045  

Persimmon

    17,990       672,424  

Rio Tinto

    9,526       517,499  

Royal Mail

    70,768       566,245  

South32

    238,105       661,503  

Sports Direct International *

    111,440       617,977  

Vodafone Group

    122,818       357,783  
              7,252,259  
                 

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $42,314,360)

            45,736,161  
                 

Total Investments - 98.3%

               

(Cost $42,314,360)

          $ 45,736,161  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 1.7%

            774,782  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 46,510,943  

 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

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

 

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(A)

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "accredited investors." These securities are deemed to be liquid by the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities at April 30, 2018 was $453,929 and represents 1.0% of Net Assets.

(B)

Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(C)

Securities considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2018 was $0 and represented 0.0% of Net Assets. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(D)

Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Fund. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2018, was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

*

Non-income producing security.

 

 

 

Cl — Class

 

 

 

The following is a list of the inputs used as of April 30, 2018, in valuing the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments carried at market value:

 

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3(1)

   

Total

 

Common Stock

                               

Australia

  $ 3,471,622     $     $     $ 3,471,622  

Belgium

    549,445                   549,445  

Canada

    3,828,748                   3,828,748  

Denmark

    1,130,434                   1,130,434  

Finland

    1,049,255                   1,049,255  

France

    3,728,717                   3,728,717  

Germany

    1,414,759                   1,414,759  

Hong Kong

    2,994,294                   2,994,294  

Italy

    1,590,020                   1,590,020  

Japan

    9,111,347                   9,111,347  

Netherlands

    1,742,332                   1,742,332  

New Zealand

    342,250                   342,250  

Norway

    2,945,481                   2,945,481  

Portugal

    939,600                   939,600  

Spain

    1,243,830                   1,243,830  

Sweden

    1,285,994                   1,285,994  

Switzerland

    1,115,774                   1,115,774  

United Kingdom

    7,252,259          

—^

      7,252,259  

Total Common Stock

    45,736,161                   45,736,161  

Total Investments in Securities

  $ 45,736,161     $     $     $ 45,736,161  

 

^

Represents security in which the fair value is $0 or have been rounded to $0.

(1)

Included in Level 3 is one security with total value of $0. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and disclosures of significant unobservable inputs are 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.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)

 

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK 98.2%

               
                 

Austria 1.8%

               

AMAG Austria Metall (A)

    59,834     $ 3,757,283  
                 

Brazil 7.0%

               

AMBEV

    283,872       1,889,671  

Banco do Brasil

    217,456       2,279,340  

Banco Santander Brasil

    386,903       4,212,286  

Cia Siderurgica Nacional *

    498,812       1,258,706  

Cosan Industria e Comercio

    140,888       1,607,472  

JBS

    523,566       1,309,214  

Vale

    156,027       2,165,903  
              14,722,592  

Czech Republic 8.7%

               

CEZ

    101,762       2,602,320  

Fortuna Entertainment Group *

    310,392       2,914,334  

Komercni Banka

    56,765       2,450,629  

Pegas Nonwovens

    66,582       2,814,755  

Philip Morris CR

    3,726       2,854,991  

Unipetrol

    268,920       4,707,310  
              18,344,339  

Greece 8.9%

               

Alpha Bank AE *

    36,947       97,711  

Athens Water Supply & Sewage

    175,770       1,262,944  

Bank of Greece

    95,256       1,736,968  

FF Group *

    27,255       516,736  

Hellenic Petroleum

    202,014       2,061,392  

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization

    91,736       1,334,902  

Holding ADMIE IPTO *

    200,756       448,500  

Intralot -Integrated Lottery Systems & Services *

    655,614       937,394  

JUMBO

    78,149       1,430,688  

Karelia Tobacco

    6,720       2,272,217  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries

    149,688     $ 3,575,492  

Mytilineos Holdings

    111,780       1,349,853  

National Bank of Greece *

    45,868       19,165  

OPAP

    90,570       1,086,066  

Piraeus Bank *

    1,028       4,360  

Public Power *

    200,756       662,811  
              18,797,199  

Israel 12.0%

               

Bank Hapoalim

    374,158       2,563,730  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel

    431,863       2,555,935  

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication

    2,081,636       2,627,097  

Elbit Systems

    21,242       2,458,298  

Israel Chemicals

    586,260       2,635,682  

Israel Discount Bank, Cl A *

    906,791       2,517,079  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank

    125,070       2,290,491  

Nice *

    26,814       2,543,603  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries *

    145,459       2,655,401  

Tower Semiconductor *

    92,149       2,423,970  
              25,271,286  

Italy 6.2%

               

Atlantia

    67,935       2,256,050  

Enel

    381,186       2,424,963  

Eni

    84,078       1,644,826  

Intesa Sanpaolo

    534,957       2,039,464  

Saipem *

    8,637       33,105  

Telecom Italia *

    1,493,039       1,475,207  

UniCredit

    26,758       580,792  

Unipol Gruppo

    280,422       1,506,935  

UnipolSai

    409,758       1,103,455  
              13,064,797  

Norway 7.1%

               

Aker Solutions *

    254,412       1,729,633  

DNB

    75,707       1,420,751  

Gjensidige Forsikring

    58,009       919,779  

Norsk Hydro

    234,583       1,463,823  

Petroleum Geo-Services *

    339,587       1,467,171  

Statoil

    57,385       1,469,980  

Storebrand

    250,779       2,147,578  

Telenor

    58,682       1,300,582  

TGS Nopec Geophysical

    60,600       1,920,212  

Yara International

    24,638       1,041,133  
              14,880,642  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Poland 8.0%

               

Alior Bank *

    34,854     $ 705,551  

Asseco Poland

    43,121       540,571  

Bank Millennium *

    382,844       932,609  

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki

    15,780       525,573  

Bank Zachodni WBK

    7,975       843,886  

CCC

    14,777       1,090,429  

Cyfrowy Polsat

    110,390       807,045  

Energa

    102,238       300,319  

Eurocash

    82,017       572,741  

Grupa Azoty

    31,430       479,082  

Grupa Lotos

    93,991       1,481,426  

ING Bank Slaski

    19,496       1,094,267  

KGHM Polska Miedz

    22,899       610,927  

LPP

    365       953,616  

Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka

    30,319       474,241  

mBank*

    5,720       699,793  

Orange Polska *

    267,155       401,130  

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna *

    122,161       364,410  

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN

    42,949       1,097,632  

Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo

    499,656       879,774  

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski

    82,467       983,067  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen

    59,492       727,495  

Tauron Polska Energia *

    577,368       386,574  
              16,952,158  

Portugal 9.8%

               

Altri SGPS

    82,810       599,007  

Banco BPI, Cl G *

    231,200       339,503  

Banco Comercial Portugues, Cl R *

    80,904       27,170  

Banco Espirito Santo *(B)(C)(D)

    318,087        

BANIF - Banco Internacional do Funchal *(B)(C)(D)

    60,980,850        

CIMPOR Cimentos de Portugal SGPS *(B)(C)(D)

    450,116        

Corticeira Amorim SGPS

    525,042       6,987,118  

CTT-Correios de Portugal

    32,909       121,528  

EDP - Energias de Portugal

    524,266       1,947,424  

Galp Energia SGPS

    146,991       2,825,009  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS

    48,328       848,566  

Mota-Engil SGPS

    95,582       414,952  

Navigator

    78,795       460,539  

NOS SGPS

    48,769       290,109  

Pharol SGPS *

    952,460       313,426  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS

    120,274       379,374  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Semapa-Sociedade de Investimento e Gestao

    140,778     $ 3,151,861  

Sonae

    1,135,620       1,546,908  

Teixeira Duarte

    1,378,782       462,874  
              20,715,368  

Russia 9.5%

               

Alrosa PJSC

    1,967,328       2,799,512  

Gazprom Neft PJSC

    521,640       2,553,010  

Gazprom PJSC

    581,094       1,346,605  

Rosneft PJSC

    308,448       1,875,987  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC

    896,022       3,229,791  

Severstal PJSC

    258,552       4,154,651  

Unipro PJSC

    34,926,552       1,539,658  

Uralkali *

    460,242       818,565  

VTB Bank PJSC

    2,013,144,516       1,725,347  
              20,043,126  

Singapore 6.1%

               

CapitaLand

    453,600       1,286,226  

City Developments

    145,800       1,393,127  

ComfortDelGro

    615,600       1,044,570  

Golden Agri-Resources

    4,681,800       1,218,115  

Jardine Cycle & Carriage

    32,400       837,122  

Oversea-Chinese Banking

    162,000       1,685,973  

SATS

    324,000       1,353,665  

Sembcorp Industries

    534,600       1,237,724  

Singapore Airlines

    162,000       1,329,231  

United Overseas Bank

    64,800       1,472,905  
              12,858,658  

Spain 7.9%

               

Acciona

    20,773       1,741,431  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria

    168,042       1,365,700  

Banco Santander

    233,450       1,514,723  

CaixaBank

    335,869       1,638,198  

Enagas

    55,106       1,606,418  

Endesa

    65,136       1,523,608  

Ferrovial

    74,042       1,585,739  

Gas Natural SDG

    80,870       2,042,039  

Iberdrola

    248,382       1,924,451  

Mapfre

    515,209       1,794,325  
              16,736,632  

Turkey 5.2%

               

Akbank Turk

    453,438       944,360  

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari

    683,640       1,709,899  

Haci Omer Sabanci Holding

    405,810       961,053  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

KOC Holding

    260,982     $ 881,483  

Petkim Petrokimya Holding

    893,754       1,579,762  

Turkiye Halk Bankasi

    364,176       741,423  

Turkiye Is Bankasi, Cl C

    620,946       941,638  

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari

    1,061,818       1,178,898  

Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO, Cl D

    711,666       1,045,924  

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi *

    1,007,964       987,592  
              10,972,032  
                 

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $194,277,744)

            207,116,112  
                 

PREFERRED STOCK 2.3%

               
                 

Brazil 2.3%

               

Banco Bradesco

    256,471       2,527,226  

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais

    354,480       856,046  

Telefonica Brasil

    109,292       1,540,857  
                 
Total Preferred Stock                

(Cost $5,629,834)

            4,924,130  
                 

Total Investments - 100.5%

               

(Cost $199,907,578)

          $ 212,040,242  

Other Assets and Liabilities - (0.5)%

            (1,065,115

)

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 210,975,126  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

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

 

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(A)

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "accredited investors." These securities are deemed to be liquid by the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities at April 30, 2018 was $3,757,283 and represents 1.8% of Net Assets.

(B)

Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(C)

Securities considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2018 was $0 and represented 0.0% of Net Assets. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(D)

Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Fund. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2018, was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

 

 

Cl — Class

PJSC — Private Joint Stock Company

 

The following is a list of the inputs used as of April 30, 2018, in valuing the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments carried at market value:

 

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3(1)

   

Total

 

Common Stock

                               

Austria

  $ 3,757,283     $     $     $ 3,757,283  

Brazil

    14,722,592                   14,722,592  

Czech Republic

    18,344,339                   18,344,339  

Greece

    18,797,199                   18,797,199  

Israel

    25,271,286                   25,271,286  

Italy

    13,064,797                   13,064,797  

Norway

    14,880,642                   14,880,642  

Poland

    16,952,158                   16,952,158  

Portugal

    20,715,368          

—^

      20,715,368  

Russia

    20,043,126                   20,043,126  

Singapore

    12,858,658                   12,858,658  

Spain

    16,736,632                   16,736,632  

Turkey

    10,972,032                   10,972,032  

Total Common Stock

    207,116,112                   207,116,112  

Preferred Stock

                               

Brazil

    4,924,130                   4,924,130  

Total Preferred Stock

    4,924,130                   4,924,130  

Total Investments in Securities

  $ 212,040,242     $     $     $ 212,040,242  

 

^

Represents securities in which the fair value is $0 or have been rounded to $0

 

(1)

Included in Level 3 are three securities with total value of $0. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and disclosures of significant unobservable inputs are 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.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities. There were transfers into Level 3 due to changes in the availability of observable inputs to determine fair value. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited):

 
 
   

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS 97.5%

         

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    337,444     $ 12,126,658  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    226,297       6,019,500  

Cambria Global Value ETF‡

    446,490       11,622,581  

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    120,319       4,581,748  

FlexShares Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund

    146,999       4,992,086  

iShares Global Financials ETF

    92,332       6,398,608  

iShares Global Materials ETF

    100,730       6,911,085  

iShares Global Tech ETF

    44,597       7,024,473  

iShares Micro-Capital ETF

    55,428       5,395,916  

PowerShares DB Energy Fund*

    405,263       6,524,734  

Vanguard FTSE All World ex-US Small-Capital ETF

    47,951       5,735,419  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    128,426       5,754,769  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    179,658       8,206,777  

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

    82,403       5,046,360  

WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund

    123,053       6,428,289  
                 
                 

Total Exchange Traded Funds

               

(Cost $93,378,579)

            102,769,003  
                 

Total Investments - 97.5%

               

(Cost $93,378,579)

          $ 102,769,003  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 2.5%

            2,688,434  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 105,457,437  

 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

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

 

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*

Non-income producing security.

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. Transactions with affiliated companies during the year ended April 30, 2018 are as follows:

 

                       

Change in

                         

Value of

                   

Unrealized

           

Value of

         

Shares Held

   

Purchases

   

Proceeds

   

Appreciation

   

Realized

   

Shares Held

   

Dividend

 

as of 04/30/17

   

at Cost

   

from Sales

   

(Depreciation)

   

Gain (Loss)

   

as of 04/30/18

   

Income

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

                                         
$ 3,867,209     $ 7,126,620     $ -     $ 1,132,829     $ -     $ 12,126,658     $ 202,647  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

                                         
  3,129,618       2,324,412       -       565,470       -       6,019,500       123,073  

Cambria Global Value ETF

                                         
  3,566,743       7,421,849       -       633,989       -       11,622,581       125,793  

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

                                         
  3,003,050       5,244,684       (3,713,392 )     (74,927 )     122,333       4,581,748       38,815  
$ 13,566,620     $ 22,117,565     $ (3,713,392 )   $ 2,257,361     $ 122,333     $ 34,350,487     $ 490,328  

 

 

ETF —  Exchanged Traded Fund

FTSE — Financial Times Stock Exchange

 

 

As of April 30, 2018, 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.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited):

 
 
   

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS 99.4%

         

Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF

    45,989     $ 1,318,045  

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    172,558       6,201,182  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    116,132       3,089,111  

Cambria Global Value ETF‡

    143,909       3,746,095  

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    95,428       3,633,898  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF‡

    199,981       5,549,473  

iShares Edge MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF

    25,800       2,746,410  

iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF

    12,113       1,336,791  

PowerShares DB Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy Portfolio

    269,494       4,966,774  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    48,330       1,875,687  

Schwab US TIPs ETF

    36,254       1,984,181  

SPDR Citi International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF

    34,909       1,997,493  

VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF

    108,975       2,582,708  

VanEck Vectors International High Yield Bond ETF

    52,224       1,313,267  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    29,864       1,338,206  

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

    33,138       2,029,371  

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF

    22,924       1,918,051  

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF

    44,938       2,800,087  

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF

    33,347       2,445,002  

Vanguard Mid-Capital ETF

    8,609       1,325,011  

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

    16,836       1,315,902  

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

    65,562       5,182,676  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

    61,398       3,352,331  

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

    19,425       2,648,210  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Value

 
         
         

Total Exchange Traded Funds

       

(Cost $65,071,330)

  $ 66,695,962  
         

Total Investments - 99.4%

       

(Cost $65,071,330)

  $ 66,695,962  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 0.6%

    376,619  

Net Assets - 100.0%

  $ 67,072,581  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

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. Transactions with affiliated companies during the year ended April 30, 2018 are as follows:

 

                       

Change in

                         

Value of

                   

Unrealized

           

Value of

         

Shares Held

   

Purchases

   

Proceeds

   

Appreciation

   

Realized

   

Shares Held

   

Dividend

 

as of 04/30/17

   

at Cost

   

from Sales

   

(Depreciation)

   

Gain (Loss)

   

as of 04/30/18

   

Income

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

                                         
$ 3,950,496     $ 3,058,014     $ (1,675,915 )   $ 425,479     $ 443,108     $ 6,201,182     $ 146,996  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

                                         
  719,637       2,379,749       (142,107 )     97,544       34,288       3,089,111       26,886  

Cambria Global Value ETF

                                         
  1,558,127       2,352,525       (415,709 )     161,821       89,331       3,746,095       39,942  

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

                                         
  1,161,508.0       2,485,251       (157,704 )     105,090       39,753       3,633,898       27,276  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

                                         
  1,324,935       4,484,413       (218,531 )     -65,210       23,866       5,549,473       116,249  
$ 8,714,702     $ 14,759,952     $ (2,609,966 )   $ 724,724     $ 630,346     $ 22,219,759     $ 357,349  

 

 

ETF —  Exchanged Traded Fund

FTSE — Financial Times Stock Exchange

MSCI — Morgan Stanley Capital International

REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust

SPDR — Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

TIPS — Treasury Inflation Protected Security

 

 

As of April 30, 2018, 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.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited):

 

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK 92.1%

         
           

Consumer Discretionary 26.6%

         

Aaron's

    5,382     $ 224,806  

Abercrombie & Fitch, Cl A

    14,772       378,460  

Adtalem Global Education*

    6,680       317,968  

American Eagle Outfitters

    11,458       236,951  

Best Buy

    4,914       376,069  

Buckle

    10,286       237,092  

Career Education*

    35,489       460,292  

Citi Trends

    9,571       293,160  

Conn's*

    12,117       308,984  

Crocs*

    31,201       492,975  

Deckers Outdoor*

    2,614       243,782  

Dillard's, Cl A

    2,951       219,997  

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles*

    14,482       316,142  

Fossil Group*

    18,488       276,396  

Gannett

    22,418       216,782  

Gap

    7,647       223,598  

Guess?

    16,984       395,558  

Hibbett Sports*

    9,332       253,830  

ILG

    11,025       376,283  

KB Home

    9,235       245,189  

Kohl's

    3,610       224,253  

Michael Kors Holdings*

    3,653       249,938  

Movado Group

    10,459       412,608  

Penn National Gaming*

    11,101       336,471  

Scientific Games, Cl A*

    7,774       414,355  

Tailored Brands

    8,899       280,763  

Tilly's, Cl A

    16,905       189,505  

Urban Outfitters*

    6,131       246,895  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Zumiez*

    9,370     $ 219,258  
              8,668,360  

Energy 8.4%

         

Arch Coal

    2,471       199,731  

Cosan, Cl A

    22,142       223,191  

Delek US Holdings

    8,059       381,754  

HollyFrontier

    5,436       329,911  

Mammoth Energy Services*

    7,340       238,403  

PBF Energy, Cl A

    6,735       258,153  

Peabody Energy

    6,121       225,559  

Renewable Energy Group*

    16,566       213,701  

Valero Energy

    2,964       328,797  

W&T Offshore*

    54,398       331,828  
              2,731,028  

Financials 28.8%

         

American Equity Investment Life Holding

    12,167       367,443  

American Financial Group

    4,290       485,714  

B. Riley Financial

    17,425       359,826  

Bancorp*

    35,653       369,008  

Bank of America

    12,141       363,259  

Cannae Holdings*

    12,206       252,176  

Citizens Financial Group

    8,137       337,604  

CNA Financial

    6,501       328,040  

Corporate Capital Trust

    13,430       227,370  

Encore Capital Group*

    5,076       226,390  

Enova International*

    14,433       422,887  

EZCORP, Cl A*

    17,679       242,202  

First American Financial

    6,034       308,398  

Green Dot, Cl A*

    6,888       418,859  

Health Insurance Innovations, Cl A*

    11,776       335,616  

Heritage Insurance Holdings

    15,241       239,284  

Kemper

    3,797       256,298  

Old Republic International

    19,136       390,374  

Progressive

    9,932       598,801  

Regions Financial

    14,874       278,144  

Reinsurance Group of America, Cl A

    3,224       481,666  

Selective Insurance Group

    9,750       577,200  

Universal Insurance Holdings

    7,300       236,885  

Validus Holdings

    3,357       227,504  

Voya Financial

    4,604       241,019  

Walker & Dunlop

    4,372       249,685  

World Acceptance*

    3,274       335,585  

XL Group

    4,107       228,308  
              9,385,545  

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Health Care 5.1%

               

Anthem

    1,072     $ 252,981  

Centene*

    3,151       342,136  

Concert Pharmaceuticals*

    11,510       210,058  

Humana

    1,228       361,253  

Triple-S Management, Cl B*

    10,121       286,930  
WellCare Health Plans*     1,121       229,984  
              1,683,342  

Industrials 7.8%

               

ArcBest

    8,996       288,771  

Boeing

    1,149       383,260  

China Yuchai International

    10,639       221,398  

Greenbrier

    5,069       222,275  

Heritage-Crystal Clean*

    13,552       286,625  

Kelly Services, Cl A

    7,871       230,305  

Korn

    7,491       400,470  

Rush Enterprises, Cl A*

    5,877       239,958  

Werner Enterprises

    8,196       281,123  
              2,554,185  

Information Technology 5.8%

               

Comtech Telecommunications

    13,890       424,895  

Electro Scientific Industries*

    12,586       226,548  

First Solar*

    3,722       263,927  

HP

    14,904       320,287  

Jabil

    6,870       182,742  

KEMET*

    16,432       282,959  

Micron Technology*

    4,520       207,830  
              1,909,188  

Materials 8.9%

               

Alcoa*

    7,304       373,965  

Century Aluminum*

    23,063       402,910  

Huntsman

    8,038       239,291  

Intrepid Potash*

    69,244       313,676  

Louisiana-Pacific

    10,377       293,980  

Resolute Forest Products*

    26,940       266,706  

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Cl A

    10,459       308,018  

Tronox, Cl A

    15,006       257,803  

Verso*

    14,214       256,705  

Warrior Met Coal

    7,904       183,768  
              2,896,822  

Real Estate 0.7%

               

Jones Lang LaSalle

    1,322       224,092  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 
                 

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $27,789,378)

          $ 30,052,562  
                 

Total Investments - 92.1%

               

(Cost $27,789,378)

          $ 30,052,562  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 7.9%

            2,564,510  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 32,617,072  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

*

 Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

 

The open futures contracts held by the Fund at April 30, 2018, is as follows:

 

 

   

Number of

                           

Type of

 

Contracts

 

Expiration

 

Notional

   

Value

   

Unrealized

 

Contract

 

Short

 

Date

 

Amount

           

Appreciation

 

S&P 500 Index EMINI

    (152 )

Jun-2018

  $ (20,422,976 )   $ (20,117,200 )   $ 305,776  

 

For the period ended April 30, 2018, the monthly average notional value of the short equity futures contracts held was $(7,031,579) and the ending notional value of short equity futures contracts held was $(20,422,976).

 

For the period ended April 30, 2018, the monthly average notional value of the options was $452,305. There were no options held at year end.

 

 

The following is a list of the inputs used as of April 30, 2018 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Common Stock

  $ 30,052,562     $     $     $ 30,052,562  

Total Investments in Securities

  $ 30,052,562     $     $     $ 30,052,562  

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Future Contracts Unrealized Appreciation

  $ 305,776     $     $     $ 305,776  

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 305,776     $     $     $ 305,776  

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



 

 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)

 

 

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

   

Face Amount(1)

   

Value

 
                   

SOVEREIGN DEBT 89.0%

         
           

Argentina 3.6%

         

Argentine Bonos del Tesoro

                 

18.200%, 10/03/21

ARS

    5,205,032     $ 241,752  

16.000%, 10/17/23

ARS

    5,160,736       230,764  

15.500%, 10/17/26

ARS

    4,944,282       223,786  
                696,302  

Australia 3.7%

         

Queensland Treasury

                 

5.750%, 07/22/24

AUD

    406,000       355,762  

4.750%, 07/21/25 (A)

AUD

    434,000       364,093  
                719,855  

Brazil 7.5%

         

Brazilian Government International Bond

                 

8.500%, 01/05/24

BRL

    4,900,000       1,444,739  
                   

Colombia 4.7%

         

Colombian TES

                 

11.000%, 07/24/20

COP

    741,000,000       296,947  

7.500%, 08/26/26

COP

    812,500,000       312,178  

7.000%, 05/04/22

COP

    819,000,000       307,576  
                916,701  

Greece 8.0%

         

Hellenic Republic Government Bond

                 

4.750%, 04/17/19 (A)

EUR

    224,000       280,186  

3.000%, 02/24/23 (B)

EUR

    162,792       198,402  

3.000%, 02/24/24 (B)

EUR

    873,852       1,058,898  
                1,537,486  

Hungary 4.8%

         

Hungary Government Bond

                 

6.000%, 11/24/23

HUF

    92,820,000       443,363  

5.500%, 06/24/25

HUF

    94,780,000       447,909  

3.000%, 06/26/24

HUF

    10,660,000       43,975  
                935,247  

Indonesia 3.6%

         

Indonesia Treasury Bond

                 

8.375%, 03/15/24

IDR

    4,476,000,000       344,949  

7.000%, 05/15/27

IDR

    4,800,000,000       347,601  
                692,550  

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



 

Description

   

Face Amount(1)

   

Value

 
                   

Malaysia 3.7%

         

Malaysia Government Bond

                 

4.498%, 04/15/30

MYR

    1,563,000     $ 397,088  

4.392%, 04/15/26

MYR

    110,000       28,506  

4.181%, 07/15/24

MYR

    1,010,000       258,570  

Malaysia Government Investment Issue

                 

4.070%, 09/30/26

MYR

    110,000       27,571  
                711,735  

Mexico 5.4%

         

Mexican Bonos

                 

10.000%, 12/05/24

MXN

    4,773,200       290,375  

8.500%, 05/31/29

MXN

    8,743,500       501,388  

7.500%, 06/03/27

MXN

    4,585,000       245,280  
                1,037,043  

New Zealand 2.5%

         

New Zealand Government Bond

                 

4.500%, 04/15/27

NZD

    602,000       478,270  
                   

Philippines 2.8%

         

Philippine Government Bond

                 

8.000%, 07/19/31

PHP

    23,858,684       536,009  
                   

Poland 5.1%

         

Poland Government Bond

                 

5.750%, 04/25/29

PLN

    1,988,000       706,874  

Republic of Poland Government Bond

                 

3.250%, 07/25/25

PLN

    462,000       135,026  

2.500%, 07/25/26

PLN

    504,000       138,728  
                980,628  

Portugal 6.3%

         

Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT

                 

4.125%, 04/14/27 (A)

EUR

    405,289       596,857  

3.875%, 02/15/30 (A)

EUR

    424,413       617,460  
                1,214,317  

Romania 4.3%

         

Romania Government Bond

                 

5.850%, 04/26/23

RON

    980,000       271,958  

5.800%, 07/26/27

RON

    980,000       275,998  

4.750%, 02/24/25

RON

    1,050,000       277,386  
                825,342  

Russia 7.2%

         

Russian Federal Bond - OFZ

                 

7.600%, 04/14/21

RUB

    54,250,000       884,954  

7.600%, 07/20/22

RUB

    17,444,000       285,315  

7.000%, 01/25/23

RUB

    14,112,000       226,679  
                 1,396,948  

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



 

Description

   

Face Amount(1)

   

Value

 
                   

South Africa 6.8%

         

Republic of South Africa Government Bond

                 

8.250%, 03/31/32

ZAR

    2,970,982     $ 228,664  

8.000%, 01/31/30

ZAR

    11,136,482       855,271  

7.000%, 02/28/31

ZAR

    3,332,728       233,144  
                1,317,079  

Thailand 3.7%

         

Thailand Government Bond

                 

3.625%, 06/16/23

THB

    20,667,000       707,258  
                   

Turkey 5.3%

         

Turkey Government Bond

                 

10.700%, 02/17/21

TRY

    2,226,000       510,729  

8.500%, 09/14/22

TRY

    2,450,000       514,475  
              1,025,204  

Total Sovereign Debt

         

(Cost $17,051,036)

            17,172,713  
                 

Total Investments - 89.0%

               

(Cost $17,051,036)

          $ 17,172,713  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 11.0%

            2,126,286  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 19,298,999  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

(1)

In foreign currency unless otherwise indicated.

(A)

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "accredited investors." These securities are deemed to be liquid by the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities at April 30, 2018 was $1,858,596 and represents 9.6% of Net Assets.

(B)

Step Bond - The rate reflected on the Schedule of Investments is the effective yield on April 30, 2018. The coupon on a step bond changes on a specified date.

 

 

ARS — Argentine Peso

AUD — Australian Dollar

BRL — Brazilian Real

COP — Colombian Peso

EUR — Euro

HUF — Hungarian Forint

IDR — Indonesian Rupiah

MXN — Mexican Peso

MYR — Malaysian Ringgit

NZD — New Zealand Dollar

PHP — Philippine Peso

PLN — Polish Zloty

RON — Romanian Leu

RUB — Russian Ruble

THB — Thailand Baht

TRY — Turkish Lira

ZAR — South African Rand

 

 

As of April 30, 2018, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 2, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



 

 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)

 

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 
COMMON STOCK 97.6%                
                 
Brazil 13.6%                

Ez Tec Empreendimentos e Participacoes

    40,800     $ 231,299  

Magazine Luiza

    114,200       3,461,011  

SLC Agricola

    34,000       435,676  
              4,127,986  

China 1.8%

               

China Petroleum & Chemical ADR

    2,839       276,916  

CNOOC ADR

    1,649       278,698  
              555,614  

Colombia 0.8%

               

Banco de Bogota

    10,387       256,628  
                 

Czech Republic 1.1%

               

O2 Czech Republic

    25,007       342,165  
                 

Greece 2.9%

               

Aegean Airlines

    27,897       314,986  

Hellenic Petroleum

    22,967       234,360  

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries

    14,212       339,472  
              888,818  

Hong Kong 13.3%

               

China Lilang

    340,000       428,430  

CPMC Holdings

    476,000       295,353  

Fantasia Holdings Group

    714,000       141,915  

Flat Glass Group, Cl H

    1,054,000       329,012  

Greatview Aseptic Packaging

    323,000       214,410  

Greenland Hong Kong Holdings

    595,000       277,462  

Guangzhou R&F Properties

    149,600       359,864  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H

    306,000       272,133  

Red Star Macalline Group, Cl H (A)

    204,000       276,032  

Sino-Ocean Group Holding

    425,000       297,822  

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical ADR

    4,301     $ 283,952  

Tianneng Power International

    306,000       444,458  

Weiqiao Textile, Cl H

    119,000       57,767  

Xingda International Holdings

    510,000       183,892  

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology

    442,000       190,909  
              4,053,411  
Hungary 1.3%                

OTP Bank Nyrt

    9,044       395,128  
                 

India 5.3%

               

Chennai Petroleum

    46,837       225,307  

Hindustan Petroleum

    22,083       100,753  

Hindustan Zinc

    71,944       352,336  

Indian Oil

    109,076       265,254  

Rural Electrification

    112,880       215,646  

Sonata Software

    85,324       458,581  
              1,617,877  

Mexico 0.6%

               

Rassini, Cl A

    91,800       191,483  
                 
Poland 0.8%                

Budimex

    4,692       251,053  
                 
Russia 8.3%                

Alrosa PJSC

    207,400       295,131  

Center for Cargo Container Traffic TransContainer PJSC

    4,335       342,133  

Gazprom Neft PJSC

    63,240       309,509  

Gazprom PJSC ADR

    48,025       218,994  

LUKOIL PJSC ADR

    4,862       320,357  

Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC

    176,800       136,673  

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC

    129,880       332,390  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC

    32,980       118,879  

Tatneft PJSC ADR

    6,970       445,383  
              2,519,449  
South Africa 13.5%                

African Oxygen

    58,429       142,733  

Assore

    15,674       386,550  

Astral Foods

    6,120       150,881  

Barclays Africa Group

    16,711       245,323  

BHP Billiton

    15,334       327,654  

Coronation Fund Managers

    44,863       266,983  

FirstRand

    64,702       347,569  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Imperial Holdings

    20,111     $ 387,812  

Kumba Iron Ore

    16,796       361,845  

Liberty Holdings

    23,851       253,588  

RMB Holdings

    49,844       313,419  

Sanlam

    48,348       307,232  

Standard Bank Group

    23,307       400,734  

Telkom SOC

    46,308       211,089  
              4,103,412  
South Korea 9.9%                

Hana Financial Group

    10,268       459,057  

Huvis

    31,943       403,755  

Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance

    8,228       294,669  

Kumho Industrial

    32,266       398,775  

Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance

    11,730       230,086  

Samsung Electronics (B)

    170       421,797  

SK Innovation

    1,649       303,383  

S-Oil

    1,326       136,567  

Woori Bank

    24,616       369,914  
              3,018,003  
Taiwan 15.5%                

Actron Technology

    51,000       179,271  

Asustek Computer

    17,000       159,735  

Aten International

    85,000       282,122  

Chang Wah Electromaterials

    51,000       254,254  

Chaun-Choung Technology

    34,000       87,912  

Chicony Electronics

    85,000       210,299  

Chilisin Electronics

    85,000       266,321  

Chin-Poon Industrial

    102,000       134,970  

Chunghwa Telecom ADR

    5,508       209,249  

CyberPower Systems

    51,000       154,104  

Elite Advanced Laser

    61,200       216,159  

Elite Material

    68,000       167,779  

Hon Hai Precision Industry

    68,000       190,533  

Micro-Star International

    68,000       214,665  

Nishoku Technology

    34,000       91,474  

Pegatron

    68,000       159,735  

Phison Electronics

    34,000       309,703  

Powertech Technology

    85,000       245,348  

Simplo Technology

    42,400       238,609  

Sitronix Technology

    68,000       195,819  

Thinking Electronic Industrial

    68,000       192,372  

Tripod Technology

    102,000       309,932  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Vivotek

    85,000     $ 233,857  
              4,704,222  
Thailand 4.5%                

PTT

    187,000       334,775  

PTT Exploration & Production

    89,777       381,182  

PTT Global Chemical

    115,600       358,961  

Thai Oil

    98,600       294,457  
              1,369,375  
Turkey 4.4%                

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii

    52,241       171,046  

Aygaz

    52,530       174,320  

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari

    123,607       309,162  

Kordsa Teknik Tekstil

    95,778       166,228  

Tekfen Holding

    50,524       191,295  

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri

    7,956       202,714  

Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret

    46,291       125,354  
              1,340,119  
                 
Total Common Stock                
(Cost $25,398,932)              29,734,743  
                 

Total Investments - 97.6%

               

(Cost $25,398,932)

          $ 29,734,743  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 2.4%

            723,112  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 30,457,855  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



 

 

(A)

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "accredited investors." These securities are deemed to be liquid by the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities at April 30, 2018 was $276,032 and represents 0.9% of Net Assets.

(B)

Security fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total market value of such securities as of April 30, 2018 was $421,797 and represented 1.4% of the Net Assets of the Fund.

 

 

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

PJSC — Public Joint Stock Company

 

 

The following is a list of the inputs used as of April 30, 2018, in valuing the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments carried at market value:

 

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Common Stock

                               

Brazil

  $ 4,127,986     $     $     $ 4,127,986  

China

    555,614                   555,614  

Colombia

    256,628                   256,628  

Czech Republic

    342,165                   342,165  

Greece

    888,818                   888,818  

Hong Kong

    4,053,411                   4,053,411  

Hungary

    395,128                   395,128  

India

    1,617,877                   1,617,877  

Mexico

    191,483                   191,483  

Poland

    251,053                   251,053  

Russia

    2,519,449                   2,519,449  

South Africa

    4,103,412                   4,103,412  

South Korea

    3,018,003                   3,018,003  

Taiwan

    4,704,222                   4,704,222  

Thailand

    1,369,375                   1,369,375  

Turkey

    1,340,119                   1,340,119  

Total Common Stock

    29,734,743                   29,734,743  

Total Investments in Securities

  $ 29,734,743     $     $     $ 29,734,743  

 

The following is a reconciliation of the investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

 

   

Investments in

Common Stock

 

Beginning Balance as of April 30, 2017

  $ 59,184  

Transfer out of Level 3

    (57,767 )

Transfer into Level 3

    -  

Net purchases

    23,225  

Net Sales

    (506 )

Realized gain/(loss)

    (1,789 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (22,347 )

Ending Balance as of April 30, 2018

  $ -  

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities. There were transfers out of Level 3 due to changes in the availability of observable inputs to determine fair value. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Tail Risk ETF

April 30, 2018 



 

 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)

 

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Face Amount

   

Value

 
                 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION 91.7%                
                 
                 

U.S. Treasury Notes

               

2.250%, 02/15/27

  $ 21,926,800     $ 20,766,221  
                 
                 

Total U.S. Treasury Obligation

               

(Cost $21,403,621)

            20,766,221  
                 
                 

Total Investments 91.7%

               

(Cost $21,403,621)

          $ 20,766,221  

Other Assets and Liabilities 8.3%

            1,891,518  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 22,657,739  
                 
                 
PURCHASED OPTIONS 6.6% (A)*                

Total Purchased Options

               

(Cost $1,767,613)

          $ 1,499,885  

 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

For the period ended April 30, 2018, the average notional value of equity purchased options held was $49,374,173 and the ending notional value of equity purchased options held was $71,762,155.

(A)

Refer to table below for details on Purchased Options Contracts.

 

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

 

 

 

 

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April 30, 2018 



 

A list of the exchange traded option contracts held by the Fund at April 30, 2018, is as follows:

 

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 
PURCHASED OPTIONS - 6.6%                        

Put Options

                       

SPX, Expires 06/15/2018, Strike Price $2,125

    8     $ 2,118,440     $ 1,500  

SPX, Expires 06/15/2018, Strike Price $2,150

    8       2,118,440       1,660  

SPX, Expires 06/15/2018, Strike Price $2,200

    8       2,118,440       2,040  

SPX, Expires 06/15/2018, Strike Price $2,225

    21       5,560,905       5,985  

SPX, Expires 06/15/2018, Strike Price $2,400

    3       794,415       2,370  

SPX, Expires 09/21/2018, Strike Price $2,300

    40       10,592,200       100,200  

SPX, Expires 09/21/2018, Strike Price $2,400

    2       529,610       7,380  

SPX, Expires 12/21/2018, Strike Price $2,250

    25       6,620,125       94,750  

SPX, Expires 12/21/2018, Strike Price $2,325

    25       6,620,125       119,000  

SPX, Expires 12/21/2018, Strike Price $2,400

    37       9,797,785       220,890  

SPX, Expires 03/15/2019, Strike Price $2,400

    2       529,610       15,830  

SPX, Expires 03/15/2019, Strike Price $2,450

    23       6,090,515       206,885  

SPX, Expires 03/15/2019, Strike Price $2,500

    25       6,620,125       255,375  

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,400

    24       6,355,320       234,720  

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,475

    20       5,296,100       231,300  

Total Purchased Options

                  $ 1,499,885  

 

 

 

The following is a list of the inputs used as of April 30, 2018 in valuing the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

U.S. Treasury Obligation

  $     $ 20,766,221     $     $ 20,766,221  

Total Investments in Securities

  $     $ 20,766,221     $     $ 20,766,221  
                         

Other Financial Instruments

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Purchased Options

  $ 1,499,885     $     $     $ 1,499,885  

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 1,499,885     $     $     $ 1,499,885  

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Core Equity ETF

April 30, 2018



 

 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)

 

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 
COMMON STOCK 95.7%                
                 
Consumer Discretionary 5.7%                

Genuine Parts (A)

    17,372     $ 1,534,295  

McDonald's (A)

    10,625       1,779,050  

Starbucks (A)

    29,538       1,700,503  
              5,013,848  
Consumer Staples 14.3%                

Altria Group (A)

    25,348       1,422,276  

Diageo ADR

    12,545       1,780,888  

Hershey (A)

    15,122       1,390,317  

Kimberly-Clark (A)

    13,973       1,446,764  

PepsiCo (A)

    14,702       1,484,020  

Procter & Gamble (A)

    17,933       1,297,273  

Sysco (A)

    30,225       1,890,272  

Walmart (A)

    20,655       1,827,141  
              12,538,951  
Energy 6.0%                

Chevron (A)

    13,980       1,749,038  

Exxon Mobil (A)

    20,095       1,562,386  

Occidental Petroleum (A)

    25,247       1,950,583  
              5,262,007  
Financials 14.0%                

Aflac (A)

    39,254       1,788,805  

CME Group, Cl A (A)

    12,251       1,931,737  

Eaton Vance (A)

    33,479       1,820,923  

FactSet Research Systems (A)

    9,143       1,729,033  

JPMorgan Chase (A)

    17,286       1,880,371  

US Bancorp (A)

    30,228       1,525,003  

Wells Fargo (A)

    30,124       1,565,243  
              12,241,115  
Health Care 11.4%                

Abbott Laboratories (A)

    31,596       1,836,676  

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Amgen (A)

    8,871     $ 1,547,812  

Eli Lilly (A)

    19,358       1,569,353  

Johnson & Johnson (A)

    12,586       1,592,003  

Merck (A)

    25,234       1,485,526  

UnitedHealth Group (A)

    8,483       2,005,381  
              10,036,751  
Industrials 19.2%                

3M (A)

    7,832       1,522,463  

Cummins (A)

    9,733       1,555,917  

Emerson Electric (A)

    25,895       1,719,687  

General Dynamics (A)

    7,916       1,593,570  

Harris (A)

    12,573       1,966,669  

Illinois Tool Works (A)

    11,102       1,576,706  

Lockheed Martin (A)

    5,310       1,703,660  

Norfolk Southern (A)

    12,448       1,785,915  

United Technologies (A)

    14,020       1,684,503  

Waste Management (A)

    20,935       1,701,806  
              16,810,896  
Information Technology 17.6%                

Accenture, Cl A (A)

    12,014       1,816,517  

Apple (A)

    10,617       1,754,565  

Broadridge Financial Solutions (A)

    20,254       2,171,431  

Cisco Systems (A)

    48,938       2,167,464  

Intel (A)

    43,940       2,268,183  

Microsoft (A)

    22,288       2,084,374  

Oracle

    33,943       1,550,177  

Paychex (A)

    27,144       1,644,112  
              15,456,823  
Materials 2.0%                

Air Products & Chemicals (A)

    10,849       1,760,684  
                 
Telecommunication Services 1.6%                

AT&T (A)

    42,125       1,377,487  
                 
Utilities 3.9%                

NextEra Energy (A)

    11,198       1,835,464  

Southern (A)

    33,566       1,548,064  
              3,383,528  

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $77,832,915)

            83,882,090  

Total Investments 95.7%

               

(Cost $77,832,915)

          $ 83,882,090  

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



 

Description

 

Value

 
         

Other Assets and Liabilities - 4.3%

    3,798,613  

Net Assets - 100.0%

  $ 87,680,703  
         
         
PURCHASED OPTIONS 4.2% (B)*        

Total Purchased Options

       

(Cost $3,969,104)

  $ 3,662,500  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

For the period ended April 30, 2018, the average notional value of equity purchased options held was $180,556,570 and the ending notional value of equity purchased options held was $205,113,250. For the period ended April 30, 2018, the average notional value of equity written options held was $91,136,766. There were no equity written options held at year end.

(A)

Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged as collateral for open purchased option contracts.

(B)

Refer to table below for details on Purchased Options Contracts.

 

 

 

 

 

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

 

 

 

A list of the exchange traded option contracts held by the Fund at April 30, 2018, is as follows:

 

 

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 
PURCHASED OPTIONS - 4.2%                        

Put Options

                       

SPX, Expires 05/18/2018, Strike Price $2,600

    200     $ 52,961,000     $ 333,000  

SPX, Expires 06/15/2018, Strike Price $2,650

    200       52,961,000       1,042,000  

SPY, Expires 12/21/2018, Strike Price $240

    3,750       99,191,250       2,287,500  

Total Purchased Options

                  $ 3,662,500  

 

 

The following is a list of the inputs used as of April 30, 2018 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Common Stock

  $ 83,882,090     $     $     $ 83,882,090  

Total Investments in Securities

  $ 83,882,090     $     $     $ 83,882,090  
                         

Other Financial Instruments

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Purchased Options

  $ 3,662,500     $     $     $ 3,662,500  

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 3,662,500     $     $     $ 3,662,500  

 

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2018 



 

   

Cambria Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Foreign Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Global Value

ETF

   

Cambria

Global

Momentum

ETF

   

Cambria

Global Asset Allocation ETF

 

Assets:

                                       

Investments at Fair Value

  $ 141,770,042     $ 45,736,161     $ 212,040,242     $ 68,418,516     $ 44,476,203  

Affiliated Investments at Value

                      34,350,487       22,219,759  

Foreign Currency at Value

          273,576       20,201,911              

Cash and Cash Equivalents

    635,276       151,407             2,739,103       376,619  

Receivable from Broker

                31,943              

Dividends Receivable, Net

    85,232       218,113       597,007              

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

                21,906,809              

Reclaims Receivable

    19,096       154,118       261,576              

Total Assets

    142,509,646       46,533,375       255,039,488       105,508,106       67,072,581  
                                         

Liabilities:

                                       

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

                25,396,675              

Payable Due to Investment Adviser

    69,802       22,432       102,972       50,669        

Payable Due to Custodian

                18,535,964              

Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Spot Contracts

                13,561              

Custodian Fees Payable

                15,190              

Total Liabilities

    69,802       22,432       44,064,362       50,669        
                                         

Net Assets

  $ 142,439,844     $ 46,510,943     $ 210,975,126     $ 105,457,437     $ 67,072,581  
                                         

Net Assets Consist of:

                                       

Paid-in Capital

  $ 124,837,699     $ 45,280,111     $ 195,593,408     $ 97,948,420     $ 65,457,205  

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

    417,886       232,798       1,064,941       (133,083 )     16,263  

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Unaffiliated Investments and Affiliated Investments

    (1,107,533 )     (2,413,287 )     2,229,668       (1,748,324 )     (25,519 )

Net Unrealized Appreciation on Unaffiliated Investments and Affiliated Investments

    18,291,916       3,421,801       12,132,664       9,390,424       1,624,632  

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Transactions

    (124 )     (10,480 )     (45,555 )            

Net Assets

  $ 142,439,844     $ 46,510,943     $ 210,975,126     $ 105,457,437     $ 67,072,581  

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

    3,750,000       1,750,010       8,100,010       3,850,001       2,450,001  

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

  $ 37.98     $ 26.58     $ 26.05     $ 27.39     $ 27.38  
                                         

Investments at Cost

  $ 123,478,126     $ 42,314,360     $ 199,907,578     $ 62,331,996     $ 44,342,000  

Affiliated Investments at Cost

                      31,046,583       20,729,330  

Cost of Foreign Currency

          278,137       20,831,883              

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018 



 

 

   

Cambria Value and

Momentum

ETF

   

Cambria Sovereign

Bond ETF

   

Cambria Emerging Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria Tail

Risk ETF

   

Cambria Core Equity ETF

 

Assets:

                                       

Investments at Fair Value

  $ 30,052,562     $ 17,172,713     $ 29,734,743     $ 20,766,221     $ 83,882,090  

Purchased Options at Value

                      1,499,885       3,662,500  

Foreign Currency at Value

          292,989       288,715              

Cash and Cash Equivalents

    665,383       1,554,581       439,334       82,840       1,123,576  

Cash at Broker

    1,726,821                   1,000        

Receivable from Broker

          24,352             200,000        

Variation Margin Receivable

    185,440                          

Dividends Receivable, Net

    6,608             31,902             98,408  

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

                      1,078,938        

Interest Receivable

          287,915             97,347        

Reclaims Receivable

    95             9,127             3,376  

Total Assets

    32,636,909       19,332,550       30,503,821       23,726,231       88,769,950  
                                         

Liabilities:

                                       

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

                      1,057,671       516,246  

Payable Due to Investment Adviser

    19,837       9,536       14,351       10,821       80,403  

Custodian Fees Payable

                1,528              

Payable to Broker

                11,840             492,598  

Withholding Tax Payable

          24,015                    

Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

                18,247              

Total Liabilities

    19,837       33,551       45,966       1,068,492       1,089,247  
                                         

Net Assets

  $ 32,617,072     $ 19,298,999     $ 30,457,855     $ 22,657,739     $ 87,680,703  
                                         

Net Assets Consist of:

                                       

Paid-in Capital

  $ 31,647,604     $ 19,107,361     $ 26,244,446     $ 24,569,508     $ 92,604,731  

Undistributed Net Investment Income

    54,732       82,499       123,080       38,840        

Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Unaffiliated Investments, Affiliated Investments and Options contracts

    (1,654,224 )     (2,279 )     (223,325 )     (1,045,481 )     (10,666,599 )

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Unaffiliated Investments, Affiliated Investments and Options contracts

    2,263,184       121,677       4,335,811       (905,128 )     5,742,571  

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Transactions

          (10,259 )     (3,910 )            

Net Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts

    305,776                          

Accumulated foreign capital gains tax on appreciated securities

                (18,247 )            

Net Assets

  $ 32,617,072     $ 19,298,999     $ 30,457,855     $ 22,657,739     $ 87,680,703  

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

    1,300,004       700,000       850,004       1,050,002       3,550,002  

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

  $ 25.09     $ 27.57     $ 35.83     $ 21.58     $ 24.70  
                                         

Investments at Cost

  $ 27,789,378     $ 17,051,036     $ 25,398,932     $ 21,403,621     $ 77,832,915  

Affiliated Investments at Cost

                             

Cost of Purchased Options

                      1,767,613       3,969,104  

Cost of Foreign Currency

          298,853       292,727              

 

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

 

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For the year ended April 30, 2018



 

 

   

Cambria Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Foreign Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Global

Value ETF

   

Cambria

Global

Momentum

ETF

   

Cambria

Global

Asset

Allocation

ETF

 

Investment Income:

                                       

Dividend Income from Unaffiliated Investments

  $ 3,130,844     $ 1,743,547     $ 5,565,067     $ 1,307,049     $ 1,005,610  

Dividend Income from Affiliated Investments

                      490,328       357,349  

Interest Income

    3,600       4,260       7,062       6,962       2,019  

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

          (177,142 )     (747,017 )            

Total Investment Income

    3,134,444       1,570,665       4,825,112       1,804,339       1,364,978  

Management Fees

    783,510       275,353       981,838       493,077        

Custodian Fees

                141,634              

Total Expenses

    783,510       275,353       1,123,472       493,077        
                                         

Net Investment Income

    2,350,934       1,295,312       3,701,640       1,311,262       1,364,978  
                                         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments:

                                       

Net Realized Gain on Unaffiliated Investments(1)

    13,837,663       3,896,273       3,448,834       1,837,505       1,489,355  

Net Realized Gain on Affiliated Investments(1)

                      122,333       630,346  

Capital Gain Distributions Received from Unaffiliated Investments

                            2,978  

Capital Gain Distributions Received from Affiliated Investments

                      3,174       3,291  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions

          12,559       (69,515 )            

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Unaffiliated Investments

    (818,584 )     3,102,127       14,883,636       3,406,235       (318,337 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Affiliated Investments

                      2,257,361       724,724  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation

    108       (1,420 )     (1,677 )            

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

    13,019,187       7,009,539       18,261,278       7,626,608       2,532,357  
                                         

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  $ 15,370,121     $ 8,304,851     $ 21,962,918     $ 8,937,870     $ 3,897,335  

 

(1) 

Includes realized gain 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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For the year or period ended April 30, 2018



 

 

   

Cambria

Value and Momentum

ETF

   

Cambria Sovereign

Bond ETF

   

Cambria Emerging Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Tail Risk

ETF

   

Cambria

Core Equity ETF(1)

 

Investment Income:

                                       

Dividend Income from Unaffiliated Investments

  $ 223,667     $     $ 837,127     $     $ 2,656,650  

Interest Income

    1,269       764,858       5,672       289,387       2,170  

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

    (143 )     (18,526 )     (101,781 )            

Total Investment Income

    224,793       746,332       741,018       289,387       2,658,820  

Management Fees

    80,303       79,249       120,067       75,943       1,099,857  

Broker Expense

    8,843                         103,872  

Interest Expense

                            61,472  

Custodian Fees

                12,183              

Total Expenses

    89,146       79,249       132,250       75,943       1,265,201  
                                         

Net Investment Income

    135,647       667,083       608,768       213,444       1,393,619  
                                         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments:

                                       

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Unaffiliated Investments(2)

    78,804       40,235       (90,440 )     (208,949 )     2,242,404  

Net Realized Loss on Purchased Options

    (66,469 )                 (837,534 )     (4,950,343 )

Net Realized Loss on Written Options

                            (4,795,589 )

Net Realized Loss on Futures Contracts

    (764,531 )                        

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions

          13,300       (21,927 )            

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Unaffiliated Investments

    1,384,550       (126,471 )     3,329,688       (651,039 )     6,049,175  

Net Change in Unrealized Loss on Purchased Options

                      (224,562 )     (306,604 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts

    320,526                          

Change in Accumulated Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

          364       12,004              

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation

          (11,903 )     (5,016 )            
                                         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

    952,880       (84,475 )     3,224,309       (1,922,084 )     (1,760,957 )
                                         

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  $ 1,088,527     $ 582,608     $ 3,833,077     $ (1,708,640 )   $ (367,338 )

 

 

(1) 

Commenced operations on May 23, 2017. 

(2) 

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, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2017

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2017

 

Operations:

                               

Net Investment Income

  $ 2,350,934     $ 2,110,868     $ 1,295,312     $ 1,100,866  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments(1)

    13,837,663       9,915,364       3,896,273       (857,118 )

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions

          115       12,559       (8,615 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

    (818,584 )     11,411,349       3,102,127       3,344,104  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation

    108       (270 )     (1,420 )     (7,642 )

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    15,370,121       23,437,426       8,304,851       3,571,595  
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Investment Income

    (1,963,059 )     (2,080,769 )     (1,437,092 )     (683,048 )

Net Realized Gains

    (117,173 )                  

Total Distributions to Shareholders

    (2,080,232 )     (2,080,769 )     (1,437,092 )     (683,048 )
                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    63,832,194       6,673,132       3,738,985       16,416,416  

Redeemed

    (60,364,569 )     (39,744,687 )     (6,700,708 )     (3,195,354 )

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    3,467,625       (33,071,555 )     (2,961,723 )     13,221,062  
                                 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    16,757,514       (11,714,898 )     3,906,036       16,109,609  
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of Year

    125,682,330       137,397,228       42,604,907       26,495,298  

End of Year (Includes Undistributed Net Investment Income of $417,886, $30,016, $232,798 and $348,186, respectively)

  $ 142,439,844     $ 125,682,330     $ 46,510,943     $ 42,604,907  
                                 

Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    1,700,000       200,000       150,000       750,000  

Redeemed

    (1,650,000 )     (1,300,000 )     (250,000 )     (150,000 )

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    50,000       (1,100,000 )     (100,000 )     600,000  

 

(1) 

Includes realized gain 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 Value ETF

   

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

 
   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2017

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2017

 

Operations:

                               

Net Investment Income

  $ 3,701,640     $ 2,075,370     $ 1,311,262     $ 552,812  

Net Realized Gain on Investments(1)

    3,448,834       1,630,071       1,959,838       10,408  

Net Realized Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions

    (69,515 )     (805 )            

Capital Gain Distributions Received from Investments

                3,174       1,568  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Affiliated Investments

    14,883,636       13,518,072       5,663,596       3,355,066  

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Translation

    (1,677 )     (47,292 )            

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    21,962,918       17,175,416       8,937,870       3,919,854  
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Investment Income

    (3,023,213 )     (1,965,865 )     (1,446,903 )     (530,781 )

Return of Capital

                      (39,767 )

Total Distributions to Shareholders

    (3,023,213 )     (1,965,865 )     (1,446,903 )     (570,548 )
                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    79,845,297       28,631,893       38,638,611       35,515,650  

Redeemed

          (1,087,609 )           (1,176,541 )

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    79,845,297       27,544,284       38,638,611       34,339,109  
                                 

Total Increase in Net Assets

    98,785,002       42,753,835       46,129,578       37,688,415  
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of Year

    112,190,124       69,436,289       59,327,859       21,639,444  

End of Year (Includes Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income of $1,064,941, $456,029, $(133,083) and $—, respectively)

  $ 210,975,126     $ 112,190,124     $ 105,457,437     $ 59,327,859  
                                 

Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    3,150,000       1,400,000       1,450,000       1,500,000  

Redeemed

          (50,000 )           (50,000 )

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    3,150,000       1,350,000       1,450,000       1,450,000  

 

(1) 

Includes realized gain 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, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2017

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2017

 

Operations:

                               

Net Investment Income

  $ 1,364,978     $ 766,833     $ 135,647     $ 27,999  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Purchased Options and Futures Contracts(1)

    2,119,701       (122,039 )     (752,196 )     (516,266 )

Capital Gain Distributions Received from Unaffiliated and Affiliated Investments

    6,269       13,111              

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Futures Contracts

    406,387       2,061,906       1,705,076       723,219  

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    3,897,335       2,719,811       1,088,527       234,952  
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Investment Income

    (1,360,015 )     (777,368 )     (81,069 )     (28,879 )

Total Distributions to Shareholders

    (1,360,015 )     (777,368 )     (81,069 )     (28,879 )
                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    49,388,670       14,843,502       23,318,747       3,547,675  

Redeemed

    (22,035,804 )     (3,755,694 )     (25 )      

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    27,352,866       11,087,808       23,318,722       3,547,675  
                                 

Total Increase in Net Assets

    29,890,186       13,030,251       24,326,180       3,753,748  
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of Year

    37,182,395       24,152,144       8,290,892       4,537,144  

End of Year (Includes Undistributed Net Investment Income of $16,263, $11,732, $54,732 and $154, respectively)

  $ 67,072,581     $ 37,182,395     $ 32,617,072     $ 8,290,892  
                                 

Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    1,800,000       600,000       950,000       150,000  

Redeemed

    (800,000 )     (150,000 )            

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    1,000,000       450,000       950,000       150,000  

 

(1) 

 May include realized gain 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 Sovereign Bond ETF

   

Cambria Emerging

Shareholder Yield ETF

 
   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2017

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Period Ended April 30, 2017(2)

 

Operations:

                               

Net Investment Income

  $ 667,083     $ 264,116     $ 608,768     $ 111,687  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments(1)

    40,235       28,207       (90,440 )     (20,751 )

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions

    13,300       4,549       (21,927 )     (14,206 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

    (126,471 )     46,318       3,329,688       1,006,123  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation

    (11,903 )     591       (5,016 )     1,106  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Capital Tax Gains on Appreciated Securities

    364       (364 )     12,004       (30,251 )

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    582,608       343,417       3,833,077       1,053,708  
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Investment Income

    (635,189 )     (218,944 )     (509,874 )     (55,329 )

Net Realized Gains

    (97,030 )     (10,215 )            

Total Distributions to Shareholders

    (732,219 )     (229,159 )     (509,874 )     (55,329 )
                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    9,927,241       6,666,175       15,375,863       12,207,140  

Redeemed

          (1,308,551 )           (1,446,730 )

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    9,927,241       5,357,624       15,375,863       10,760,410  
                                 

Total Increase in Net Assets

    9,777,630       5,471,882       18,699,066       11,758,789  
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of Year/Period

    9,521,369       4,049,487       11,758,789        

End of and Year/Period (Includes Undistributed Net Investment Income of $82,499, $61,457, $123,080 and $46,114, respectively)

  $ 19,298,999     $ 9,521,369     $ 30,457,855     $ 11,758,789  
                                 

Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    350,000       250,000       450,000       450,004  

Redeemed

          (50,000 )           (50,000 )

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    350,000       200,000       450,000       400,004  

 

 

(1) 

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

(2) 

 Commenced operations on July 13, 2016.

 

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

 

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Cambria Tail Risk ETF

   

Cambria Core

Equity ETF

 
   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2017(2)

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2018(3)

 

Operations:

                       

Net Investment Income

  $ 213,444     $ 2,278     $ 1,393,619  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Purchased Options and Written Options(1)

    (1,046,483 )     1,002       (7,503,528 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Purchased Options

    (875,601 )     (29,527 )     5,742,571  

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    (1,708,640 )     (26,247 )     (367,338 )
                         

Distributions to Shareholders:

                       

Investment Income

    (176,882 )           (1,295,785 )

Return of Capital

                (51,766 )

Total Distributions to Shareholders

    (176,882 )           (1,347,551 )
                         

Capital Share Transactions:

                       

Issued

    27,787,067       2,500,050       126,953,408  

Redeemed

    (5,717,609 )           (37,557,816 )

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    22,069,458       2,500,050       89,395,592  
                         

Total Increase in Net Assets

    20,183,936       2,473,803       87,680,703  
                         

Net Assets:

                       

Beginning of Year/Period

    2,473,803              

End of Year/Period (Includes Undistributed Net Investment Income of $38,840, $2,278 and $—, respectively)

  $ 22,657,739     $ 2,473,803     $ 87,680,703  
                         

Share Transactions:

                       

Issued

    1,200,000       100,002       5,050,002  

Redeemed

    (250,000 )           (1,500,000 )

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    950,000       100,002       3,550,002  

 

(1) 

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

(2) 

Commenced operations on April 5, 2017.

(3) 

Commenced operations on May 23, 2017.

 

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

 

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Year/Period

 

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   Net Investment Income*   Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   Total from Operations   Distributions from Investment Income   Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains   Return of Capital   Total Distributions   Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   Total Return(1)   Net Assets End of Year/Period (000)   Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(2)   Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   Portfolio Turnover(1)(3)  
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF                                            

2018

$ 33.97   $ 0.64   $ 3.94   $ 4.58   $ (0.54 ) $ (0.03 ) $   $ (0.57 ) $ 37.98   13.58%   $ 142,440   0.59%   1.77%   16%  

2017

$ 28.62   $ 0.50   $ 5.35   $ 5.85   $ (0.50 ) $   $   $ (0.50 ) $ 33.97   20.62%   $ 125,682   0.59%   1.63%   50%  

2016

$ 31.54   $ 0.64   $ (1.45 ) $ (0.81 ) $ (0.69 ) $ (1.39 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (2.11 ) $ 28.62   (2.59)%   $ 137,397   0.59%   2.10%   43%  

2015

$ 29.95   $ 0.65   $ 2.29   $ 2.94   $ (0.55 ) $ (0.80 ) $   $ (1.35 ) $ 31.54   9.92%   $ 227,096   0.59%   2.09%   41%  
2014(5) $ 25.00   $ 0.45   $ 4.98   $ 5.43   $ (0.36 ) $ (0.12 ) $   $ (0.48 ) $ 29.95   21.81%   $ 205,156   0.59% (4) 1.67% (4) 89%  
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF                                            

2018

$ 23.03   $ 0.70   $ 3.60   $ 4.30   $ (0.75 ) $   $   $ (0.75 ) $ 26.58   19.03%   $ 46,511   0.59%   2.78%   44%  

2017

$ 21.20   $ 0.81   $ 1.59   $ 2.40   $ (0.57 ) $   $   $ (0.57 ) $ 23.03   11.93%   $ 42,605   0.59%   3.80%   43%  

2016

$ 23.80   $ 0.81   $ (2.61 ) $ (1.80 ) $ (0.68 ) $   $ (0.12 ) $ (0.80 ) $ 21.20   (7.67)%   $ 26,495   0.59%   3.83%   53%  

2015

$ 26.63   $ 0.93   $ (2.70 ) $ (1.77 ) $ (0.77 ) $ (0.29 ) $   $ (1.06 ) $ 23.80   (6.67)%   $ 60,694   0.59%   3.76%   48%  

2014(6)

$ 25.00   $ 0.41   $ 1.33   $ 1.74   $ (0.11 ) $   $   $ (0.11 ) $ 26.63   6.96%   $ 66,572   0.59% (4) 3.91% (4) 15%  
Cambria Global Value ETF

2018

$ 22.66   $ 0.56   $ 3.34   $ 3.90   $ (0.51 ) $   $   $ (0.51 ) $ 26.05   17.42%   $ 210,975   0.68%   2.22%   14%  

2017

$ 19.29   $ 0.50   $ 3.38   $ 3.88   $ (0.51 ) $   $   $ (0.51 ) $ 22.66   20.85%   $ 112,190   0.68%   2.48%   16%  

2016

$ 21.78   $ 0.45   $ (2.57 ) $ (2.12 ) $ (0.37 ) $   $   $ (0.37 ) $ 19.29   (9.76)%   $ 69,436   0.69%   2.36%   15%  

2015

$ 25.73   $ 0.68   $ (4.10 ) $ (3.42 ) $ (0.52 ) $ (0.01 ) $   $ (0.53 ) $ 21.78   (13.29)%   $ 80,580   0.69%   3.10%   25%  

2014(7)

$ 25.00   $ 0.14   $ 0.59   $ 0.73   $   $   $   $   $ 25.73   2.92%   $ 23,160   0.69% (4) 4.11% (4) —%  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

2018

$ 24.72   $ 0.42   $ 2.75   $ 3.17   $ (0.50 ) $   $   $ (0.50 ) $ 27.39   12.97%   $ 105,457   0.59%   1.57%   50%  

2017

$ 22.78   $ 0.42   $ 1.95   $ 2.37   $ (0.40 ) $   $ (0.03 ) $ (0.43 ) $ 24.72   10.52%   $ 59,328   0.59%   1.78%   106%  

2016

$ 25.35   $ 0.34   $ (2.51 ) $ (2.17 ) $ (0.38 ) $   $ (0.02 ) $ (0.40 ) $ 22.78   (8.61)%   $ 21,639   0.59%   1.43%   316%  

2015(8)

$ 25.00   $ 0.30   $ 0.39   $ 0.69   $ (0.34 ) $   $   $ (0.34 ) $ 25.35   2.76%   $ 40,562   0.59% (4) 2.40% (4) 16%  

 

 

 

 

*

Per share data calculated using average shares method.

(1)

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 redemption of Fund shares.

(2)

Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds.

(3)

Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

(4)

Annualized.

(5)

Inception date May 13, 2013.

(6)

Inception date December 2, 2013.

(7)

Inception date March 11, 2014.

(8)

Inception date November 3, 2014.

 

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

 

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Year/Period

 

 

 

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   Net Investment Income*   Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   Total from Operations   Distributions from Investment Income   Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains   Return of Capital   Total Distributions   Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   Total Return(1)   Net Assets End of Year/Period (000)   Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(2)   Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets   Portfolio Turnover(1)(3)  
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF                                                        

2018

$ 25.64   $ 0.74   $ 1.66   $ 2.40   $ (0.66 ) $   $   $ (0.66 ) $ 27.38   9.43%   $ 67,073   —%   2.72%   30%  

2017

$ 24.15   $ 0.65   $ 1.51   $ 2.16   $ (0.67 ) $   $   $ (0.67 ) $ 25.64   9.08%   $ 37,182   —%   2.62%   9%  
2016 $ 25.43   $ 0.58   $ (1.26 ) $ (0.68 ) $ (0.60 ) $   $   $ (0.60 ) $ 24.15   (2.58)%   $ 24,152   —%   2.44%   8%  
2015(5) $ 25.00   $ 0.18   $ 0.46   $ 0.64   $ (0.21 ) $   $   $ (0.21 ) $ 25.43   2.58%   $ 31,786   —% (4) 1.81% (4) 4%  
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF                                                      
2018 $ 23.69   $ 0.24   $ 1.27   $ 1.51   $ (0.11 ) $   $   $ (0.11 ) $ 25.09   6.40%   $ 32,617   0.65% (6) 1.00%   93%  
2017 $ 22.69   $ 0.12   $ 1.01   $ 1.13   $ (0.13 ) $   $   $ (0.13 ) $ 23.69   4.98%   $ 8,291   0.66% (7) 0.50%   76%  
2016(8) $ 25.00   $ 0.08   $ (2.32 ) $ (2.24 ) $ (0.07 ) $   $   $ (0.07 ) $ 22.69   (8.96)%   $ 4,537   0.66% (4)(7) 0.55% (4) 48%  
Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF                                                      
2018 $ 27.20   $ 1.39   $ 0.64^   $ 2.03   $ (1.44 ) $ (0.22 ) $   $ (1.66 ) $ 27.57   7.56%   $ 19,299   0.59%   4.97%   25%  
2017 $ 26.99   $ 1.04   $ 0.14   $ 1.18   $ (0.93 ) $ (0.04 ) $   $ (0.97 ) $ 27.20   4.51%   $ 9,521   0.59%   3.88%   86%  
2016(9) $ 25.00   $ 0.19   $ 1.80   $ 1.99   $   $   $   $   $ 26.99   7.96%   $ 4,049   0.59% (4) 3.82% (4)  
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF                                                      
2018 $ 29.40   $ 1.01   $ 6.40   $ 7.41   $ (0.98 ) $   $   $ (0.98 ) $ 35.83   25.75%   $ 30,458   0.65%   2.99%   26%  
2017(10) $ 25.00   $ 0.43   $ 4.18   $ 4.61   $ (0.21 ) $   $   $ (0.21 ) $ 29.40   18.57%   $ 11,759   0.69% (4) 2.00% (4) 33%  
Cambria Tail Risk ETF                                                      
2018 $ 24.74   $ 0.38   $ (3.27 ) $ (2.89 ) $ (0.27 ) $   $   $ (0.27 ) $ 21.58   (11.74)%   $ 22,658   0.59%   1.66%   56%  
2017(11) $ 25.00   $ 0.02   $ (0.28 ) $ (0.26 ) $   $   $   $   $ 24.74   (1.04)%   $ 2,474   0.59% (4) 1.38% (4) —%  
Cambria Core Equity ETF                                                      
2018(12) $ 25.00   $ 0.32   $ (0.31 ) $ 0.01   $ (0.30 ) $   $ (0.01 ) $ (0.31 ) $ 24.70   0.01%   $ 87,681   1.21% (4)(13) 1.35% (4) 8%  

 

 

*

Per share data calculated using average shares method.

^

The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period does not accord with the aggregate net gains on investments for the period because of the sales and repurchases of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

(1)

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 redemption of Fund shares.

(2)

Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds.

(3)

Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

(4)

Annualized.

(5)

Inception date December 9, 2014.

(6)

Includes broker expense of 0.06%.

(7)

Includes broker expense of 0.07%.

(8)

Inception date September 8, 2015.

(9)

Inception date February 22, 2016.

(10)

Inception date July 13, 2016.

(11)

Inception date April 5, 2017.

(12)

Inception date May 23, 2017.

(13)

Includes broker expense of 0.10% and interest expense of 0.06%.

 

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

 

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April 30, 2018



1. ORGANIZATION

 

Cambria ETF Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, was formed on September 9, 2011 as a diversified, open-end registered management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust is comprised of multiple Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): Cambria Global Income and Currency Strategies ETF, Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF (formerly Cambria Sovereign High Yield Bond ETF), Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Global Momentum ETF, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF and Cambria Core Equity ETF. 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 Sovereign Bond ETF (formerly Cambria Sovereign High Yield Bond ETF), Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF, and Cambria Core Equity ETF (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Cambria Global Income and Currency Strategies ETF has not yet commenced operations. 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.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation with an emphasis on income from investments in the U.S. equity market. The Fund inception date is May 13, 2013. The Fund commenced operations on May 14, 2013.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index. The Fund inception date is December 2, 2013. The Fund commenced operations on December 3, 2013.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Value ETF is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the Cambria Global Value Index. The Fund inception date is March 11, 2014. The Fund commenced operations on March 12, 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 Fund commenced operations on November 4, 2014.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF is to seek to track performance (before fees and expenses) of the Cambria Global Asset Allocation Index. The Fund inception date is December 9, 2014. The Fund commenced operations on December 10, 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 Fund commenced operations on September 9, 2015.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation from investments in securities and instruments that provide exposure to sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds. The Fund inception date is February 22, 2016. The Fund commenced operations on February 23, 2016.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield Index. The Fund inception date is July 13, 2016. The Fund commenced operations on July 14, 2016.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Tail Risk ETF is 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 Fund commenced operations on April 6, 2017.

 

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April 30, 2018 (Continued)



1. ORGANIZATION (continued)

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Core Equity ETF is to seek capital appreciation and capital preservation with a low correlation to the broader U.S. equity market. The Fund inception date is May 23, 2017. The Fund commenced operations on May 24, 2017.

 

Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc. 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 an investment company 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.

 

Security Valuation — Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on 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.

 

Securities for which market prices are not "readily available" are valued in accordance with fair value procedures established by the Board. The Funds’ fair value procedures are implemented through a fair value committee (the “Committee”) designated by the Board. 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. When a security is valued in accordance with the fair value procedures, the Committee will determine the value after taking into consideration relevant information reasonably available to the Committee.

 

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP, the Funds disclose fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

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).

 

For the year or period ended April 30, 2018, there have been no significant changes to the Funds’ fair valuation methodologies.

 

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.

 

Futures Contracts — To the extent consistent with its investment objective and strategies, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF utilized futures contracts during the year ended April 30, 2018. The Fund’s investment in futures contracts are designed to enable the Fund to more closely approximate their performance of their benchmark indices. 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 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

 

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April 30, 2018 (Continued)



2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF Schedule of Investments for details regarding open future contracts as of April 30, 2018. 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. 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 Statement 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 Core Equity ETF may invest in equity options contracts for the purpose of hedging its existing portfolio securities, or securities that a Fund intends to purchase, against fluctuations in fair market value caused by changes in prevailing market interest rates. 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.

 

The Cambria Tail Risk ETF and Cambria Core Equity ETF had options contracts as of April 30, 2018, as disclosed in the Funds’ Schedule of Investments. The Cambria Value and Momentum ETF did not hold any option contracts as of April 30, 2018. The value of the option contracts held in the Funds can be found on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Any realized and change in unrealized gains or losses can be found on the Statements of Operations.

 

Federal Income Taxes — The Funds intend to qualify as “regulated investment companies” under Sub-chapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 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 period. 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 or period ended April 30, 2018, 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 year or period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

Offering Expenses — All offering expenses of the Trust were borne by the Investment Adviser and are not subject to future recoupment. As a result, organizational and offering expenses are not reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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 income distributions 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. 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 have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and regulations.

 

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.’’ 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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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

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 or period ended April 30, 2018:

 

   

Creation

Unit Shares

   

Transaction

Fee

   

Value

   

Redemption

Fee

 

Variable

Charge

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 50,000     $ 700     $ 1,899,000     $ 700  

None

 

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    50,000       2,000       1,329,000       2,000  

Up to 2.0%

 

Cambria Global Value ETF

    50,000       3,500       1,302,500       3,500  

Up to 2.0%

 

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    50,000       500       1,369,500       500  

Up to 2.0%

 

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    50,000       500       1,369,000       500  

None

 

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    50,000       700       1,254,500       700  

None

 

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

    50,000       550       1,378,500       550  

Up to 2.0%

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    50,000       3,500       1,791,500       3,500  

Up to 2.0%

 

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

    50,000       500       1,079,000       500  

None

 

Cambria Core Equity ETF

    50,000       500       1,235,000       500  

None

 

 

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.

 

Illiquid Securities — A security is considered illiquid if it cannot be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days or less for its approximate carrying value on the books of a Fund. Valuations of illiquid securities may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market value for these securities existed.

 

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, 2018, the Funds financial instruments and derivative instruments are not subject to a master netting arrangement.

 

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 an annual advisory fee based on its 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 which is not charged an advisory fee and the Cambria Core Equity EFT which pay an annual rate of 1.05%. This allows the cost-conscious investor to hold a diversified, low cost asset allocation portfolio in the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF.

 

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4. RELATED PARTIES (continued)

 

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.

 

On January 24, 2018, a controlling owner of the Investment Adviser passed away, resulting in a change in control of the Investment Adviser. This in turn caused the automatic termination of the investment advisory agreement between the Investment Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of each Fund. At a special telephonic meeting of the Board of Trustees held on February 7, 2018, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, approved an interim advisory agreement between the Investment Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, that contains identical terms and compensation to the prior advisory agreement, except with respect to their effective dates and that the interim advisory agreement terminates upon either shareholder approval of a new advisory agreement for a Fund or the 150th day following the interim advisory agreement’s effective date, whichever occurs first. At an in-person meeting of the Board of Trustees held on March 8, 2018, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, approved a new advisory agreement between the Investment Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, that contains identical terms and compensation to the prior advisory agreement, except with respect to their effective dates. The new advisory agreement is subject to the approval of shareholders of each of the Funds.

 

Additionally, the Investment Adviser earned $140,923 in management fees from the Cambria Global Momentum ETF related to the Fund’s investment in affiliated funds, Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF.

 

Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent — SEI Investments Global Fund Services (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 — SEI Investments Distribution Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEI Investments and an affiliate of the Administrator (the “Distributor”), 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 Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). In accordance with its Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its 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 are officers/employees of the Investment Adviser or the Administrator.

 

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5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the year or period ended April 30, 2018, the purchases and sales of investments in securities excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities were:

 

    Purchases    

Sales and

Maturities

   
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF   $ 56,957,629     $ 21,688,313    
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF     20,391,040       20,024,661    
Cambria Global Value ETF     33,066,923       23,432,035    
Cambria Global Momentum ETF     41,492,978       43,151,033    
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF     18,707,221       15,042,761    
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF     12,503,298       13,875,568    
Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF     12,251,219       2,787,283    
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF     13,029,718       5,127,251    
Cambria Tail Risk ETF              
Cambria Core Equity ETF(1)     8,329,825       16,815,642    

 

(1) The Fund commenced operations on May 23, 2017.

 

For the year ended April 30, 2018 the Cambria Tail Risk ETF had purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities of $18,060,982 and $6,711,624, respectively.

 

For the year or period ended April 30, 2018, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

   

Purchases

   

Sales and

Maturities

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 25,691,615     $ 57,605,105     $ 14,934,976  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    3,591,100       6,659,453       1,305,032  

Cambria Global Value ETF

    71,603,548              

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    38,396,259              

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    45,256,443       21,777,692       1,564,708  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    22,281,175              

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

                 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    7,355,246              

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

    7,975,116              

Cambria Core Equity ETF(1)

    120,397,455       36,321,128       3,248,421  

 

(1) The Fund commenced May 23, 2017

 

For the year or period ended April 30, 2017, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

 

   

Purchases

   

Sales and

Maturities

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 6,568,189     $ 39,302,674     $ 5,507,419  
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF     16,286,102       3,106,749       28,648  
Cambria Global Value ETF     25,286,996       971,685       235,207  
Cambria Global Momentum ETF     35,311,850       1,146,097       54,612  
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF     14,780,563       3,735,247       156,745  
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF     3,238,094              
Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF                  
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF(1)     4,824,337       718,982       110,390  
Cambria Tail Risk ETF(2)                  

 

(1) The Fund commenced operations on July 14, 2016.

(2) The Fund commenced operations on April 6, 2017.

 

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6. PRINCIPAL RISKS

 

As with all exchange traded funds (‘‘ETFs’’), shareholders of the Funds are subject to the risk that their investment could lose money. The Funds are subject to the principal risks noted below, any of which may adversely affect the Fund’s net asset value (‘‘NAV’’), trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective. A more complete description of principal risks is included in the prospectus under the heading ‘‘Principal Risks’’.

 

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.

 

Equity Investing Risk — An investment in the Funds involves risks similar to those of investing in any Fund holding equity securities, such as market fluctuations, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. 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.

 

Management Risk — The Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Momentum ETF, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF, and Cambria Core Equity ETF (the “Active Funds”) are actively managed using proprietary investment strategies and processes. The Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF (the “Index Funds”) are passively managed, meaning that they are designed to track the performance of an underlying index. There can be no guarantee that these strategies and processes will produce the intended results and no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. This could result in the Fund’s underperformance compared to other funds with similar investment objectives.

 

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 each 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.

 

Exchange-Traded Funds and Exchange-Traded Products 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, the Funds bear its proportionate share of the fees and expenses of the underlying entity. As a result, the Funds’ operating expenses may be higher and performance may be lower.

 

Non-Correlation Risk — The returns of the Index Funds may not match the return of their Underlying Indexes for a number of reasons. For example, each Index Fund incurs operating expenses not applicable to the Underlying Index, and incurs costs in buying and selling securities, especially when rebalancing the Index Fund’s securities holdings to reflect changes in the composition of its Underlying Index. In addition, the performance of each Index Fund and its Underlying Index may vary due to asset valuation differences and differences between each Index Fund’s portfolio and its Underlying Index resulting from legal restrictions, cost or liquidity constraints.

 

Index Risk Unlike many investment companies, the Index Funds do not utilize an investing strategy that seeks returns in excess of each Fund’s respective Underlying Index. Therefore, an Index Fund would not necessarily buy or sell a security unless that security is added or removed, respectively, from its respective Underlying Index, even if that security generally is underperforming.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents may consist of cash balances and time deposits maintained or held at Brown Brothers Harriman. Such amounts may be in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limitations.

 

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6. PRINCIPAL RISKS (continued)

 

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.

 

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 the Funds may “call” (or repay) the security before its stated maturity, and the Funds may have to reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates, resulting in a decline in the Funds’ 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.

 

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 in the Funds. 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.

 

Sovereign Debt Securities Risk — Investments in sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt obligations involve special risks not present in corporate debt obligations. The issuer of the sovereign debt or the authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due, and the Sovereign Bond ETF may have limited recourse in the event of a default. During periods of economic uncertainty, the market prices of sovereign debt, and the Sovereign Bond ETF’s net asset value, may be more volatile than prices of U.S. debt obligations. In the past, certain non-U.S. markets have encountered difficulties in servicing their debt obligations, withheld payments of principal and interest and declared moratoria on the payment of principal and interest on their sovereign debts.

 

Options Risk — The value of the Funds’ positions in options fluctuates in response to changes in the value of the underlying index. The Funds also risk losing all or part of the cash paid for purchasing put options. Writing index call options reduces the Funds’ ability to profit from increases in the value of the Funds’ equity portfolio. Because the Cambria Tail Risk ETF only purchases put options, the Fund’s losses from its exposure to put options is limited to the amount of premiums paid to the option seller. To the extent that the Cambria Core Equity ETF reduces its put option holdings relative to the number of call options sold by the Fund, the Fund’s ability to mitigate losses in the event of a market decline will be reduced.

 

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.

 

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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 foreign currency, wash sales and sales of passive foreign investment companies. 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. These book/tax differences may be temporary or permanent. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, they are charged or credited to undistributed net investment income(loss), accumulated net realized gain (loss) or paid-in capital, as appropriate, in the period that the differences arise.

 

Accordingly, the following permanent differences which are primarily attributable to partnership adjustments, reclassification of distributions paid and received, reallocation of dividend incomes from underlying funds and redemptions in-kind, have been reclassified to/from the following accounts.

 

 

   

Paid-in Capital

   

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain

(Loss)

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 14,945,197     $ (5 )   $ (14,945,192 )

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    1,291,199       26,392       (1,317,591 )

Cambria Global Value ETF

          (69,515 )     69,515  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

          2,558       (2,558 )

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    1,574,902       (432 )     (1,574,470 )

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

                 

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

          (10,852 )     10,852  

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

          (21,928 )     21,928  

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

                 

Cambria Core Equity ETF

    3,260,905       (97,834 )     (3,163,071 )

 

These reclassifications had no impact on the net assets or the net asset value per share of the Funds.

 

For tax purposes, short-term realized gains are considered ordinary income. The tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the last two fiscal periods were as follows:

 

   

Ordinary

Income

    Long-Term Capital Gain    

Return of

Capital

    Totals  
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF                                
2018   $ 1,963,064     $ 117,168     $     $ 2,080,232  
2017     2,080,769                   2,080,769  
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF                                
2018   $ 1,437,092     $     $     $ 1,437,092  
2017     683,048                   683,048  
Cambria Global Value ETF                                
2018   $ 3,023,213     $     $     $ 3,023,213  
2017     1,965,865                   1,965,865  
Cambria Global Momentum ETF                                
2018   $ 1,446,903     $     $     $ 1,446,903  
2017     530,781             39,767       570,548  
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF                                
2018   $ 1,360,015     $     $     $ 1,360,015  
2017     777,368                   777,368  

 

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8. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

   

Ordinary

Income

   

Long-Term

Capital Gain

   

Return of

Capital

    Totals  
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF                                
2018   $ 81,069     $     $     $ 81,069  
2017     28,879                   28,879  
Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF                                
2018   $ 719,881     $ 12,338     $     $ 732,219  
2017     229,159                   229,159  
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF                                
2018   $ 509,874     $     $     $ 509,874  
2017     55,329                   55,329  
Cambria Tail Risk ETF                                
2018   $ 176,882     $     $     $ 176,882  
2017                        
Cambria Core Equity ETF                                
2018   $ 1,295,785     $     $ 51,766     $ 1,347,551  

 

As of April 30, 2018, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

 

   

Cambria Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria Foreign Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria Global Value ETF

   

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

  $ 417,887     $ 569,075     $ 1,081,538     $  
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain                 2,423,857        
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (1,107,533 )     (2,408,302 )           (1,674,283 )
Late Year Loss Deferral                       (133,084 )
Unrealized Appreciation     18,291,791       3,070,059       11,876,323       9,316,384  
Total Distributable Earnings   $ 17,602,145     $ 1,230,832     $ 15,381,718     $ 7,509,017  

 

 

 

   

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

   

Cambria Value

and Momentum ETF

   

Cambria

Sovereign

Bond ETF

   

Cambria

Emerging Shareholder

Yield ETF

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

  $ 16,262     $ 54,733     $ 168,726     $ 131,638  
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain     14,175             17,393        
Capital Loss Carryforwards           (1,348,449 )           (189,411 )
Unrealized Appreciation     1,584,939       2,263,184       91,749       4,271,182  
Other Temporary Differences                 (86,230 )      
Total Distributable Earnings   $ 1,615,376     $ 969,468     $ 191,638     $ 4,213,409  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2018 (Continued)



8. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

   

Cambria Tail

Risk ETF

   

Cambria Core

Equity ETF

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

  $ 38,839     $  
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (861,029 )     (10,587,275 )
Unrealized Appreciation     (1,089,579 )     5,663,247  
Total Accumulated Losses   $ (1,911,769 )   $ (4,924,028 )

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, post-enactment losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short term or long term capital losses. As of April 30, 2018, the Funds have the following capital loss carryforwards and offset capital gains for an unlimited period:

 

 

   

Non-Expiring

Short-Term

Loss

   

Non- Expiring

Long-Term

Loss

   

Total

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 1,107,533     $     $ 1,107,533  
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF   $     $ 2,408,302     $ 2,408,302  
Cambria Global Value ETF   $     $     $  
Cambria Global Momentum ETF   $ 1,674,283     $     $ 1,674,283  
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF   $     $     $  
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF   $ 1,348,449     $     $ 1,348,449  
Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF   $     $     $  
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF   $ 189,411     $     $ 189,411  
Cambria Tail Risk ETF   $ 198,472     $ 662,557     $ 861,029  
Cambria Core Equity ETF   $ 7,281,799     $ 3,305,476     $ 10,587,275  

 

During the year ended April 30, 2018, the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Global Momentum ETF, Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF and Cambria Value and Momentum ETF utilized $2,596,225, $1,025,220, $1,936,853, $577,019, $421,821 of capital loss carryforwards to offset capital gains, respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2018 (Continued)



8. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

The Federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at April 30, 2018, were as follows:

 

 

Cambria Investment Management

 

Federal Tax Cost

   

Aggregated

Gross

Unrealized Appreciation

   

Aggregated

Gross

Unrealized Depreciation

   

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 123,478,126     $ 20,926,170     $ (2,634,379 )   $ 18,291,791  
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF     42,655,622       6,820,403       (3,750,344 )     3,070,059  
Cambria Global Value ETF     200,118,364       26,585,177       (14,708,854 )     11,876,323  
Cambria Global Momentum ETF     93,452,619       9,472,197       (155,813 )     9,316,384  
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF     65,111,023       2,196,552       (611,613 )     1,584,939  
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF     27,789,378       3,096,846       (833,662 )     2,263,184  
Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF     17,094,720       686,851       (595,102 )     91,749  
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF     25,459,651       5,292,942       (1,021,760 )     4,271,182  
Cambria Tail Risk ETF     21,588,072       40,403       (1,129,982 )     (1,089,579 )
Cambria Core Equity ETF     77,912,239       8,773,122       (3,109,875 )     5,663,247  

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Funds have evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, no adjustments were required to the financial statements.

 

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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 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 Sovereign Bond ETF, Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF and Cambria Core Equity ETF (the “Funds”), each a series of Cambria ETF Trust, as of April 30, 2018, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the three periods in the period then ended for the 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 and Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended and the statements of changes in net assets, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the two periods in the period then ended for the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF and Cambria Tail Risk ETF, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, including the related notes, and financial highlights for the period May 23, 2017 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2018 for the Cambria Core Equity ETF (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the each of the Funds as of April 30, 2018, the results of their operations for the year then ended, and the changes in their net assets for each of the periods referred to above, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The Funds’ financial highlights for the periods ended April 30, 2015 and prior, were audited by other auditors whose report dated June 26, 2015, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

 

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 include 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 include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2018, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. 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, 2018

 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses

(Unaudited)

 



 

All Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”) 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, administrative services, brokerage fees and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns.

 

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 are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (November 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018).

 

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 year, 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.

 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses

(Unaudited)



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
11/1/17

   

Ending
Account
Value
4/30/18

   

Annualized

Expense

Ratios

   

Expenses

Paid

During

Period(1)

 
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF                                

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,063.20       0.59 %   $ 3.02  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.87       0.59 %   $ 2.96  
                                 
Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,047.20       0.59 %   $ 3.00  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.87       0.59 %   $ 2.96  
                                 
Cambria Global Value ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,041.20       0.67 %   $ 3.39  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.47       0.67 %   $ 3.36  
                                 
Cambria Global Momentum ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,033.30       0.59 %   $ 2.97  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.87       0.59 %   $ 2.96  
                                 
Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,026.00       %   $  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.79       %   $  
                                 
Cambria Value and Momentum ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,007.30       0.65 %   $ 3.24  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.57       0.65 %   $ 3.26  
                                 
Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,037.40       0.59 %   $ 2.98  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.87       0.59 %   $ 2.96  
                                 
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,093.40       0.66 %   $ 3.37  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.57       0.66 %   $ 3.26  
                                 
Cambria Tail Risk ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 940.00       0.59 %   $ 2.84  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.87       0.59 %   $ 2.96  
                                 
Cambria Core Equity ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 979.50       1.23 %   $ 6.04  
Hypothetical 5% Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.70       1.23 %   $ 6.16  

 

(1)

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

   
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Trustees and Officers

(Unaudited)



 

Set forth below are the names, ages, position with the Trust, term of office, length of time served and the principal occupations for the last five years of each of the persons currently serving as Trustees and Officers of the Trust. Trustees who are deemed not to be “interested persons” of the Trust are referred to as “Independent Trustees.” Mr. Faber is a Trustee who is deemed to be an “interested” Trustee of the Fund as that term is defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of his employment with and ownership interest in the Investment Adviser. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers. The SAI may be obtained without charge by calling (855) 383-4636. The following chart lists Trustees and Officers as of April 30, 2018.

 

 

Name, Address,

Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

and Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal

Occupation(s)

During the Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships

Held by

Trustee

INTERESTED TRUSTEE 3

Mebane Faber

DOB: 1977

 

 

President of

the Trust; no

set term

(since 2018)

 

Co-founder and Chief Investment

Officer, Cambria Investment

Management, L.P. (2006-present)

 

None

 

INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES

Eric Leake

DOB: 1970

 

Trustee; no

set term

(Since 2013)

 

Partner and Chief Investment

Officer, Anchor Capital

Management Group, Inc. (since

1996).

 

Board Member, National Association of

Active Investment Management (NAAIM)

(2008-2010).

             

Dennis G. Schmal

DOB: 1947

 

Trustee; no

set term

(Since 2013)

 

Self-employed consultant (since

2003).

 

Director, AssetMark (formerly Genworth) Mutual Funds (2007-present); Director, Merriman Holdings Inc. (formerly MCF Corp.) (financial services) (2003-2016); Director, Owens Realty Mortgage Inc. (real estate) (2013-present); Director and Chairman, Pacific Metrics Corporation (2005-2014) (educational services); Director and Chairman, Sitoa Global (2011-2013) (e-commerce); Trustee, Wells Fargo GAI Hedge Funds (2007-present); Director, Blue Calypso (2015-present) (e-commerce).

 

 

1

Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each trustee is Cambria ETF Trust, 2321 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 3225, El Segundo CA 90245. Trustees oversee 10 funds in the Cambria ETF Trust.

 

2

Each Trustee shall hold office during the lifetime of this 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.

 

3

Denotes Trustees who may be deemed to be “interested” persons of the Fund as that term is defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of their affiliation with (the Distributor and/or its affiliates.)

 

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Trustees and Officers

(Unaudited)



             

Name, Address,

Age4

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

and Length of

Time Served5

 

Principal

Occupation(s)

During the Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships

Held by

Board Member

OFFICERS6

Douglas Tyre

DOB: 1980

 

Chief

Compliance

Officer; no set

term (Since May 2018)

 

Assistant Compliance Director, Chief Compliance Officer, Cipperman Compliance Services, LLC (since 2014); Client Services & Operations Specialist - Senior Associate, Echo Point Investment Management LLC (2010 – 2014).

 

None

Himanshu Sudhir Surti

DOB: 1974 

 

Vice

President; no

set term

(Since 2018)

 

Chief Operating Officer (2014 – present), Portfolio Manager (2014 – present), Cambria Investment Management, L.P.; Strategy Manager (2008 – 2013), Research Affiliates, LLC.

 

None

Eric Kleinschmidt(7)

1 Freedom Valley

Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

DOB: 1968

 

Principal

Financial

Officer; no set

term (Since 2016)

 

Director of Fund Accounting, SEI Investments Global Funds Services since 2004.

 

None

 

 

4

Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each officer is Cambria ETF Trust, 2321 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 3225, El Segundo CA 90245.

 

5

Each Trustee shall hold office during the lifetime of this 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.

 

6

Officers oversee 10 funds in the Cambria ETF Trust.

 

7

Certain officers and/or interested trustees of the Fund are also officers of the distributor, the advisor or the administrator.

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreements & Board Considerations

April 30, 2018 (Unaudited)



Board Considerations in Approving the Interim Investment Advisory Agreements

 

At a telephonic meeting held on February 7, 2018, 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 (“1940 Act”) of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), met to discuss the unexpected death of Eric Richardson. Mr. Richardson had served as President of the Trust, interested Trustee, and Chairman of the Board since the Trust’s inception. He was also the Chief Executive Officer and a controlling owner of Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (“Cambria”). Mr. Richardson’s death resulted in a change in control of Cambria, which in turn caused the automatic termination of each existing investment advisory agreement between the Trust, on behalf of each of its series (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”), and Cambria, the Funds’ investment adviser (together, the “Prior Agreement”). The telephonic meeting was called for the purpose of, among other things, to consider, and vote on, the approval of interim investment advisory agreements (together, the “Interim Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, and Cambria, that would allow Cambria to continue providing advisory services to the Funds. The Board considered that the Interim Agreement and the Prior Agreement contain identical terms and compensation, except with respect to their effective dates and that the Interim Agreement terminates upon either shareholder approval of a new advisory agreement for a Fund or the 150th day following the Interim Agreement’s effective date, whichever occurs first.

 

In evaluating the Interim Agreement, the Board considered each of the representations and factors discussed in greater detail below in its consideration of the new investment advisory agreement between the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, and Cambria (the “New Agreement”), which contains terms and compensation that are identical to those of the Prior Agreement, except with respect to their effective dates. The Board considered that its assessment of each of these factors had not changed materially as a result of Cambria’s change in control. The Board also evaluated information derived from past Board meetings concerning Fund performance and the quality of services rendered by Cambria to the Funds.

 

Based on the Board’s deliberations and its evaluation of the factors described below and the information it believed relevant in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, with the assistance of Fund counsel, unanimously concluded that the terms of the Interim Agreement, including the fees to be paid thereunder, were fair and reasonable and agreed to approve the Interim Agreement. In its deliberations, the Board did not identify any absence of information as material to its decision, or any particular factor (or conclusion with respect thereto) or single piece of information that was all-important, controlling or determinative of its decision, but considered all of the factors together, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors (and conclusions with respect thereto) and information.

 

Board Considerations in Approving the New Investment Advisory Agreement 

 

At an in-person meeting held on March 14, 2018, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, met to discuss, among other things, Cambria’s change in control, including its impact on the Funds, and to consider, and vote on, the approval of the New Agreement with respect to each Fund.

 

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. During its deliberations, the Board received an oral presentation from Cambria and was assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel. The Board, in considering the New Agreement in the context of Cambria’s change in control, relied upon representations from Cambria that: (i) the change in control was not expected to result in any material changes to the nature, quality and extent of services provided to the Funds by Cambria, as discussed below; (ii) Cambria did not anticipate any material changes to its compliance program or code of ethics in connection with the change in control; and (iii) Cambria expects Mr. Faber will continue to serve as a portfolio manager for each Fund and Mr. Pursell will continue to serve as a portfolio manager for the Cambria Core Equity ETF.

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreements & Board Considerations

April 30, 2018 (Unaudited)



In evaluating the New Agreement, the Board reviewed information regarding Cambria’s personnel, operations, and financial condition. In addition, the Board considered that the evaluation process with respect to Cambria is an ongoing one and, in this regard, the Board considers information at each regularly scheduled meeting, including, among other things, information concerning performance and services provided by Cambria. At the meeting held on March 14, 2018, the Board considered: (1) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds by Cambria; (2) the investment performance of Cambria with respect to each Fund as compared to the performance of an index (a Fund’s “benchmark”) and a group of funds (a Fund’s “peer group”) historically identified by Cambria as comparable to the Fund; (3) the costs of the services provided by Cambria and the profitability to Cambria derived from its relationship with the Funds; (4) the advisory fee and total expense ratio of the Funds compared to a relevant peer group of funds; (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) benefits (such as soft dollars, if any) received 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. At the same meeting, the Board also considered the terms of the New Agreement and noted that the terms of, and the compensation payable to Cambria under, the New Agreement are identical to those of the Prior Agreement, except with respect to the date of the agreement.

 

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 New Agreement, and the conclusions made by the Board at the meeting held on March 14, 2018 when determining to approve the New Agreement for an initial two-year term.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board reviewed the nature, quality and extent of the overall services provided by Cambria to the Funds. In particular, the Board considered the responsibilities of Cambria under the terms of the New Agreement, recognizing that Cambria had invested significant time and effort in structuring the Trust and 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 the Funds, 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. The Board also discussed and considered the role of Cambria Indices, LLC as index provider to the Funds with index tracking strategies (the “Index Funds”). 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 provided, and expected to be provided, to the Funds by Cambria.

 

Investment Performance of the Funds. 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, as applicable. 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 of funds 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. 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 in an effort to improve the Fund’s performance. With respect to the Index Funds, the Board also considered the quality of the index each Index Fund seeks to track, each Index Fund’s tracking error relative to its underlying index, and Cambria’s representation that each Index Fund’s tracking error met the expectations described in the SEC exemptive order on which Cambria and the Funds rely to operate as ETFs. The Board also considered each Fund’s portfolio turnover rate. Based on this information, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the investment results that Cambria had been able to achieve for the Funds.

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreements & Board Considerations

April 30, 2018 (Unaudited)



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 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 groups. 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 of 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 rendered.

 

Costs and Profitability. The Board then considered the profits realized by Cambria in connection with providing services to the Funds. The Board reviewed profit and loss information provided by Cambria with respect to each of the Funds. 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 to meet the regulatory and compliance requirements adopted by the SEC and other regulatory bodies as well as other expenses Cambria pays in accordance with the Agreements. The Board also considered how Cambria’s profitability was affected by factors such as its organizational structure and method for allocating expenses. Based on its review, in the context of its full deliberations, the Board concluded that Cambria’s profitability with respect to the Funds appeared reasonable in light of the services Cambria rendered to the Funds.

 

Other Benefits. The Board then considered the extent to which Cambria derives ancillary benefits from the Funds’ 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 reviewed the degree to which Cambria may receive compensation from the Funds based upon a Fund’s investment in other Cambria ETFs. The Board also considered that Cambria, not the applicable Index Fund, pays any licensing fees attributable to underlying Cambria indices to Cambria’s affiliated index provider.

 

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, many of which launched recently. The Board, thus, determined to monitor potential economies of scale, as well as the appropriateness of introducing breakpoints, as assets managed by each Fund grow larger.

 

Approval of the New Agreement. Based on the Board’s deliberations and its evaluation of the information described above and other factors and information it believed relevant in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, with the assistance of Fund counsel, unanimously concluded that the terms of the New Agreement, including the fees to be paid thereunder, were fair and reasonable and agreed to approve the New Agreement for an initial term of two years and recommend the approval of the New Agreement to the Funds’ shareholders. In its deliberations, the Board did not identify any absence of information as material to its decision, or any particular factor (or conclusion with respect thereto) or single piece of information that was all-important, controlling or determinative of its decision, but considered all of the factors together, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors (and conclusions with respect thereto) and information.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Notice to Shareholders

April 30, 2018 (Unaudited)



For shareholders that do not have an April 30, 2018, tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with an April 30, 2018 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, the Funds are designating the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.

 

   

Return of Capital

   

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

   

Ordinary Income Distributions

   

Total Distributions

   

Qualifying Dividends(1)

   

Qualifying Dividend Income (2)

   

U.S. Government Interest (3)

   

Qualified Interest

Income (4)

   

Qualified

Short-Term Capital

Gain (5)

   

Foreign Tax Credit (6)

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  0.00%     5.63%     94.37%     100.00%     100.00%     100.00%     0.00%     0.12%     0.00%     N/A  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder

Yield ETF

  0.00%     0.00%     100.00%     100.00%     0.00%     90.17%     0.00%     0.17%     0.00%     9.21%  

Cambria Global Value ETF

  0.00%     0.00%     100.00%     100.00%     0.00%     99.90%     0.00%     0.12%     0.00%     19.81%  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

  0.00%     0.00%     100.00%     100.00%     64.89%     85.35%     0.00%     1.95%     0.00%     N/A  

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

  0.00%     0.00%     100.00%     100.00%     57.37%     60.52%     0.00%     0.00%     0.00%     N/A  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

  0.00%     0.00%     100.00%     100.00%     100.00%     100.00%     0.00%     0.56%     0.00%     N/A  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

  0.00%     1.69%     98.31%     100.00%     0.00%     0.00%     0.00%     0.00%     100.00%     N/A  

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

  0.00%     0.00%     100.00%     100.00%     0.00%     81.40%     0.00%     0.61%     0.00%     16.62%  

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

  0.00%     0.00%     100.00%     100.00%     0.00%     0.00%     100.00%     100.00%     0.00%     N/A  

Cambria Core Equity ETF

  3.84%     0.00%     96.16%     100.00%     100.00%     100.00%     0.00%     0.09%     0.00%     N/A  

 

(1)

Qualifying dividends represent dividends which qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary Income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions).

(2)

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 its reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions). It is the intention of each of the aforementioned funds to designate the maximum amount permitted by law.

(3)

"U.S. Government Interest represents the amount of interest that was derived from U.S. Government obligations and distributed during the fiscal year. This amount is reflected as a percentage of total ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions).  Generally, interest from direct U.S. Government obligations is exempt from state income tax.  However, for shareholders of the Fund who are residents of California, Connecticut and New York, the statutory threshold requirements were not satisfied to permit exemption of these amounts from state income.

(4)

The percentage in this column represents the amount of "Qualifying Interest Income" as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is a percentage of net investment income that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.

(5)

The percentage in this column represents the amount of "Qualifying Short-Term Capital Gain" as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is reflected as a percentage of short-term capital gain distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid to foreign investors.

(6)

The percentage in this column represents the "Qualifying Foreign Taxes" as a percentage of ordinary distributions during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. The Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF expect to pass through $145,749, $747,017 and $101,630 respectively, as foreign tax credits on Form 1099-DIV for the year ending December 31, 2018 which shareholders of these portfolios will receive in late January 2019. In addition, for the year ended April 30, 2018, gross foreign source income amounted to $1,746,059, $5,619,594 and $839,084 respectively, and will be reported on Form 1099-DIV for the year ending December 31, 2018, which shareholders of these portfolios will receive in late January 2019.

 

The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending April 30, 2018. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2018 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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Supplemental Information

April 30, 2018 (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.

 

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

Cumulative

Inception Date

Total Return

   

Market Price,

End of Period

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

    13.80

%

    -

%

  $ 38.03  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    18.84       -       26.63  

Cambria Global Value ETF

    16.56       -       26.03  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    13.23       -       27.41  

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    9.26       -       27.42  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    6.13       -       25.10  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

    7.12       -       27.81  

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    23.99       -       35.91  

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

    (12.01 )     -       21.60  

Cambria Core Equity ETF

    -       (0.15 )     24.66  

 

 

89

 

 

Cambria Investment Management

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)



Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 5/13/13

Analysis Period 5/13/13-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

1

0.08%

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

1

0.08%

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

-

-

 

-0.50%

837

66.85%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

413

32.99%

 

1.00%

-

-

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

 

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 12/2/13

Analysis Period 12/2/13-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

3

0.33%

 

-2.50%

2

0.33%

 

-2.00%

7

1.47%

 

-1.50%

33

4.56%

 

-1.00%

129

13.52%

 

-0.50%

354

29.80%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

394

35.46%

 

1.00%

166

14.94%

 

1.50%

22

1.98%

 

2.00%

1

0.09%

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

90

 

 

Cambria Investment Management

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)



Cambria Global Value ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 3/11/14

Analysis Period 3/11/14-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

1

0.10%

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

1

0.10%

 

-2.00%

3

0.29%

 

-1.50%

16

1.53%

 

-1.00%

64

6.13%

 

-0.50%

258

24.71%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

454

43.49%

 

1.00%

219

20.98%

 

1.50%

21

2.01%

 

2.00%

7

0.67%

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

 

Cambria Global Momentum

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 11/3/14

Analysis Period 11/3/14-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

-

-

 

-0.50%

400

45.51%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

472

53.70%

 

1.00%

7

0.80%

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

       
91

 

 

Cambria Investment Management

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)



Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 12/9/14

Analysis Period 12/9/14-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

-

-

 

-0.50%

373

43.68%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

476

55.74%

 

1.00%

5

0.59%

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

 

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 9/8/15

Analysis Period 9/8/15-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

4

0.60%

 

-0.50%

271

40.69%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

355

53.30%

 

1.00%

35

5.26%

 

1.50%

1

0.15%

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

92

 

 

Cambria Investment Management

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)



Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 2/22/16

Analysis Period 2/22/16-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

-

-

 

-0.50%

6

1.09%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

18

3.26%

 

1.00%

180

32.61%

 

1.50%

195

35.33%

 

2.00%

53

9.60%

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

50

9.06%

 

3.00%

33

5.98%

 

3.50%

14

2.54%

 

4.00%

2

0.36%

 

4.50%

1

0.18%

 

5.00%

-

-

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 7/13/16

Analysis Period 7/13/2016-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

1

0.22%

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

10

2.21%

 

-0.50%

27

5.96%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

72

15.89%

 

1.00%

127

28.04%

 

1.50%

115

25.39%

 

2.00%

76

16.78%

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

17

3.75%

 

3.00%

5

1.10%

 

3.50%

3

0.66%

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 
93

 

 

Cambria Investment Management

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)



Cambria Tail Risk ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 4/5/2017

Analysis Period 4/5/17-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

1

0.37%

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

1

0.37%

 

-0.50%

51

18.96%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

197

73.23%

 

1.00%

18

6.69%

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

1

0.37%

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

Cambria Core Equity ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 5/23/17

Analysis Period 5/23/17-4/30/18

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

1

0.42%

 

-0.50%

111

47.03%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

123

52.12%

 

1.00%

1

0.42%

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 
94

 

 

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Shareholder Voting Results

(Unaudited)



A special meeting of Shareholders of each series (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) of the Cambria ETF Trust (the “Trust”) was held on June 22, 2018 for the purpose of electing Mebane Faber as Trustee to the Trust. The proposal was approved with the following voting results:

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    19,412,530       72.435       99.251  

Against/Withhold:

    146,552       0.547       0.749  

Abstain:

    -       0.000       0.000  

BNV:

    -       0.000       0.000  

Total Voted:

    19,559,082       72.982       100.000  

 

A special meeting of Shareholders of each series (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) of the Cambria ETF Trust (the “Trust”) was held on June 22, 2018 for the purpose of approving a new investment advisory agreement. The results of the votes are as follows:

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    1,111,731       31.764       45.262  

Against/Withhold:

    9,224       0.264       0.376  

Abstain:

    12,070       0.345       0.491  

BNV:

    1,323,200       37.806       53.871  

Total Voted:

    2,456,225       70.179       100.000  

 

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    1,016,680       58.096       69.101  

Against/Withhold:

    495       0.028       0.034  

Abstain:

    2,604       0.149       0.177  

BNV:

    451,515       25.801       30.688  

Total Voted:

    1,471,294       84.074       100.000  

 

Cambria Global Value ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    2,698,146       35.737       55.050  

Against/Withhold:

    9,928       0.131       0.203  

Abstain:

    25,089       0.332       0.512  

BNV:

    2,168,056       28.716       44.235  

Total Voted:

    4,901,219       64.916       100.000  

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Shareholder Voting Results

(Unaudited)



Cambria Global Momentum ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    1,814,034       44.791       55.799  

Against/Withhold:

    1,850       0.046       0.057  

Abstain:

    7,450       0.184       0.229  

BNV:

    1,427,712       35.252       43.915  

Total Voted:

    3,251,046       80.273       100.000  

 

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    549,761       21.559       30.040  

Against/Withhold:

    1,738       0.068       0.095  

Abstain:

    14,101       0.553       0.771  

BNV:

    1,264,465       49.587       69.094  

Total Voted:

    1,830,065       71.767       100.000  

 

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    443,412       35.473       48.076  

Against/Withhold:

    750       0.060       0.081  

Abstain:

    3,610       0.289       0.391  

BNV:

    474,553       37.964       51.452  

Total Voted:

    922,325       73.786       100.000  

 

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    406,853       58.122       79.021  

Against/Withhold:

    -       0.000       0  

Abstain:

    219       0.031       0.043  

BNV:

    107,789       15.399       20.936  

Total Voted:

    514,861       73.552       100.000  

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    622,312       69.145       83.268  

Against/Withhold:

    789       0.088       0.106  

Abstain:

    45       0.005       0.006  

BNV:

    124,212       13.801       16.620  

Total Voted:

    747,358       83.039       100.000  

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Shareholder Voting Results

(Unaudited)



Cambria Tail Risk ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    213,618       20.345       34.163  

Against/Withhold:

    -       0.000       0  

Abstain:

    947       0.090       0.151  

BNV:

    410,734       39.117       65.686  

Total Voted:

    625,299       59.552       100.000  

 

Cambria Core Equity ETF

 

   

Shares Voted

   

% of Outstanding Shares

   

% Voted

 

For:

    2,589,125       73.974       91.186  

Against/Withhold:

    1,208       0.035       0.043  

Abstain:

    3,610       0.103       0.127  

BNV:

    245,447       7.013       8.644  

Total Voted:

    2,839,390       81.125       100.000  

 

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Investment Adviser:

Cambria Investment Management, L.P.

2321 Rosecrans Avenue

Suite 3225

El Segundo, CA 90245

 

Distributor:

SEI Investments Distribution Co.

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

 

Legal Counsel:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

1111 Pennsylvania Avenue

Washington, District of Columbia 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.

 

 

 

CIM-AR-001-0500

 

 

 

 

Item 2.      Code of Ethics.

 

The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, comptroller or principal accounting officer or any person who performs a similar function.

 

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 Form N-CSR Item 3 (a) (2)

 

Item 4.      Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Fees billed by Cohen & Company, Ltd. (Cohen) related to the Registrant.

 

Cohen billed the Registrant aggregate fees for services rendered to the Registrant for the fiscal year 2018 and 2017, respectively, as follows:

 

 

Fiscal 2018 

Fiscal 2017

   

All fees and

services to the

Registrant that

were pre-

approved

All fees and

services to

service

affiliates that

were pre-

approved

All other fees

and services to

service

affiliates that

did not require

pre-approval

All fees and

services to the

Registrant that

were pre-

approved

All fees and

services to

service

affiliates that

were pre-

approved

All other fees

and services to

service

affiliates that

did not require

pre-approval

(a)

Audit Fees

$126,000

N/A

N/A

$115,500

N/A

N/A

(b)

Audit-Related Fees

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

(c)

Tax Fees

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

(d)

All Other Fees

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

 

 

 

 

(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 .

 

(e)(2)     Percentage of fees billed applicable to non-audit services pursuant to waiver of pre-approval requirement were as follows (Cohen):

 

 

Fiscal 2018

Fiscal 2017

Audit-Related Fees

—%

—%

Tax Fees

—%

—%

All Other Fees

—%

—%

 

(f)     Not Applicable.

 

(g)     The aggregate non-audit fees and services billed by Cohen for the fiscal year 2018 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.

 

Item 5.  Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

 

Item 6.  Schedule of Investments.

 

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

 

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

 

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

 

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

 

Not applicable. Effective for closed-end management investment companies for fiscal years ending on or after December 31, 2005.

 

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 second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 13.  Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of Ethics attached hereto.

 

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

 

(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)) also accompany this filing as exhibits.

 

 

 

 

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 (Signature and Title) /s/ Mebane Faber  
  Mebane Faber, President  

 

Date: July 9, 2018

 

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 9, 2018    
     
     
By /s/ Eric Kleinschmidt  
  Eric Kleinschmidt, Principal Financial Officer  
     
Date: July 9, 2018