UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22669
AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
300 Harding Blvd., Suite 215 Roseville, CA 95678
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC.
8000 Town Centre Drive, Suite 400 Broadview Heights OH 44147
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (916) 757-6862
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2018
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
ANNUAL REPORT
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund |
AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund |
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund (Formerly AmericaFirst Seasonal Trends Fund) |
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
AmericaFirst Income Fund (Formerly AmericaFirst Income Trends Fund) |
June 30, 2018
AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds |
c/o Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC |
8000 Town Centre Drive, Suite 400 |
Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147 |
AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC is located at 300 Harding Blvd. (Suite 215), Roseville, CA. The Funds distributor is Foreside Fund Services, LLC. AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC is an owner of Matrix Capital Group, Inc. AmericaFirst is not affiliated with Burlington Capital Group, LLC (formerly America First Companies) or any of its subsidiaries.
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder:
Mixed results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 as stocks (the S&P 500 Index) gained 14.37% but bonds (the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Index) lost 0.40%.
The AmericaFirst Income Fund (as measured by Class I shares) gained 1.42% for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2018 outpacing bonds by 1.82% . The Fund continued to focus a higher allocation to Stock (all-cap) than their bond allocation. The Stock allocation invests in high-dividend Common Stocks, Preferred Stocks, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) while the Bond allocation is represented by high-yield and emerging market bonds (in United States Dollar denominations). The Fund consistently produced positive returns when high-grade bonds were depressed.
The AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund (as measured by Class I shares) lost 7.89% for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The Funds underperformance versus the S&P 500 Index returns of 14.37% was largely the result of severe underperformance by its Utilities and Consumer Staples positions. In addition, Growth stocks materially outperformed Value stocks resulting in further underperformance for this Defensive Value fund.
The AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund (as measured by Class I shares) earned 9.16% for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The Fund is a compilation of several low-correlated AmericaFirst investment strategies and suffered its only loss in the first quarter of 2018. For the second straight year, the Fund outperformed its category Morningstar Tactical Allocation Category. However, the Fund lagged the S&P 500 Index as it is not an all-stock mutual fund.
The AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund (as measured by Class I shares) lost 0.08% for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 due almost exclusively to an 8.88% loss in February, 2018. The Fund continues to invest in investment-grade bonds from May through October and stocks from cyclical sectors November through April.
The AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund (as measured by Class I shares) earned 10.51% for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The Fund invests in a compilation of AmericaFirst investment strategies representing numerous asset classes, domiciles and sectors. The Fund significantly outperformed its category Morningstar Tactical Allocation Category by a margin of 10.51% to 6.92%, but lagged the S&P 500 Index as it is not an all-stock mutual fund and can invest in a wide variety of asset classes.
The AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund continued its strong performance by earning 13.30% for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The Fund outpaced its Morningstar Benchmark Large Cap Core Category by a margin of 13.30% to 12.80%, but lagged the S&P 500 Index due to its value component. The Fund invests in large and blue chip companies that have participated in share repurchase programs during the last twelve months of investment.
Rick Gonsalves
President
AmericaFirst Capital Management
AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
Mutual Fund investing involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Other risks of the various Funds include but are not limited to the following risks, which are more fully described in the prospectus: investing in stocks of small and mid-capitalization companies generally are less liquid than those of larger companies. Investing in master limited partnerships (MLPs) are generally considered interest-rate sensitive investments. During periods of interest rate volatility, these investments may not provide attractive returns. Many MLPs are focused on energy-related business and are subject to energy sector risks, such as decline in the price of petroleum. Investing in high-yield, high-risk securities, commonly called junk bonds, are considered speculative. While generally providing greater income than investments in higher-quality securities, these lower-quality securities will involve greater risk of principal and income that higher-quality securities. Investing in foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market. The value of foreign securities is also affected by the value of the local currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Credit risk includes a risk that issuers and counterparties will not make payments on securities and other investments held by the Fund, resulting in losses to the Fund. Diversification does not ensure profit or prevent losses.
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AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND CLASS A SHARES AND THE S&P 500 TOTAL RETURN INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| One Year | Three Year | Five Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2018 (1) | |
Class A | Without sales load | -8.40% | -6.94% | 0.09% | 3.27% |
With sales load | -12.90% | -8.51% | -0.93% | 2.52% | |
Class I | -7.89% | -6.35% | 0.91% | 4.03% | |
Class U | Without sales load | -8.92% | -7.46% | -0.44% | 2.70% |
With sales load | -11.21% | -8.24% | -0.94% | 2.33% | |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | 14.37% | 11.93% | 13.41% | 13.10% |
(1)AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund Class A, Class I and Class U shares commenced operations on May 23, 2011. Redemption fees are a 1% of amount redeemed, if sold within 90 days.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated November 1, 2017, as supplemented March 28, 2018 were as follows: AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund Class A, 3.02% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 3.02% after waiver and reimbursement; Class I, 2.74% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.59% after waiver and reimbursement; and Class U, 3.75% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 3.58% after waiver and reimbursement. The maximum load on Class A shares is 5.00% and on Class U shares is 2.50%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund Class A shares versus the S&P 500 Total Return Index. The S&P 500 Total Return Index by Standard and Poors Corp. is a capitalization-weighted index comprising 500 issues listed on various exchanges, representing the performance of the stock market generally. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and individuals cannot invest directly in any index.
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AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Funds investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND CLASS A SHARES AND THE S&P 500 TOTAL RETURN INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| One Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2018 (1) | |
Class A | Without sales load | 11.94% | 10.55% |
With sales load | 6.36% | 6.57% | |
Class I | 12.97% | 11.57% | |
Class U | Without sales load | 11.27% | 10.00% |
With sales load | 8.94% | 8.02% | |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | 14.37% | 15.63% |
(1)AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund Class A, Class I and Class U shares commenced operations on January 31, 2017. Redemption fees are a 1% of amount redeemed, if sold within 90 days.
Total Fund estimated operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated November 1, 2017, as supplemented August 28, 2018 were as follows: AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund Class A, 2.21% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.75% after fee waiver and reimbursements; Class I, 1.96% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.50% after fee waiver and reimbursements: and Class U, 2.96% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.50% after fee waiver and reimbursements. The maximum load on Class A shares is 5.00% and on Class U shares is 2.50%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund Class A shares versus the S&P 500 Total Return Index. The S&P 500 Total Return Index by Standard and Poors Corp. is a capitalization-weighted index comprising 500 issues listed on various exchanges, representing the performance of the stock market generally. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and individuals cannot invest directly in any index.
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AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Funds investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND CLASS A SHARES AND THE S&P 500 TOTAL RETURN INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| One Year | Three Year | Five Year | Ten Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2018 | |
Class A (1) | Without sales load | 9.36% | 2.77% | 4.13% | 3.21% | 1.27% |
With sales load | 4.92% | 1.38% | 3.29% | 2.79% | 0.89% | |
Class I (2) | 9.16% | 2.58% | N/A | N/A | 1.51% | |
Class C (1) | Without sales load | 8.93% | 2.12% | 3.45% | 2.48% | 0.56% |
With sales load | 7.80% | 1.77% | 3.25% | 2.38% | 0.47% | |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | 14.37% | 11.93% | 13.41% | 10.17% | 7.80% |
(1)AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class A and Class C shares commenced operations on September 28, 2007. Benchmark since inception return assumes inception date of September 28, 2007.
(2)AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class I shares commenced operations on December 31, 2014.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated November 1, 2017, as supplemented March 28, 2018 were as follows: AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class A, 2.64% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.32% after waiver and reimbursement; Class I, 2.77% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.87% after fee waiver and reimbursements; and Class C, 3.40% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.62% after waiver and reimbursement The maximum load on Class A shares is 4.00% and on Class C shares is 1.00%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class A Shares versus the S&P 500 Total Return Index. The S&P 500 Total Return Index by Standard and Poors Corp. is a capitalization-weighted index comprising 500 issues listed on various exchanges, representing the performance of the stock market generally. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and individuals cannot invest directly in any index.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Funds investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND* CLASS A SHARES AND THE DOW JONES U.S. MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE PORTFOLIO INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| One Year | Three Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2018 (1) | |
Class A | Without sales load | -1.03% | 4.57% | 3.20% |
With sales load | -5.98% | 2.80% | 2.06% | |
Class I | -0.08% | 5.23% | 3.79% | |
Class U | Without sales load | -1.49% | 4.03% | 2.68% |
With sales load | -3.93% | 3.15% | 2.12% | |
Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index | 5.63% | 5.39% | 5.77% |
(1)AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund Class A, Class I, and Class U shares commenced operations on October 31, 2013. Benchmark since inception return assumes inception date of October 31, 2013.
* Formerly known as AmericaFirst Seasonal Trends Fund.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated November 1, 2017, as supplemented March 28, 2018 were as follows: AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund Class A, 3.89% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.90% after fee waiver and reimbursements; Class I, 3.65% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.95% after fee waiver and reimbursements; and Class U, 4.69% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 3.40% after fee waiver and reimbursements. The maximum load on Class A shares is 5.00% and on Class U shares is 2.50%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund Class A shares versus the Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index. The Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index This index is a weighted average of other stock, bond, and cash indexes. It is reconstructed monthly and represents 40% of the risk of the U.S. equities market. The equities position (which is close to 40% of the portfolio) is constructed by equally weighting six Dow Jones U.S. Style Indexes (Large Growth, Large Value, Mid Growth, Mid Value, Small Growth and Small Value). The bond and cash position (which is close to 60% of the portfolio) is composed of various Barclays U.S. fixed income indexes.
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Conservative Portfolio Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Funds
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AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND* CLASS A SHARES AND THE S&P 500 TOTAL RETURN INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2018 (1) | |
Class A | Without sales load | 9.58% | 4.86% | 7.76% | 4.52% |
With sales load | 4.09% | 3.07% | 6.66% | 3.87% | |
Class I (2) | 10.51% | 5.93% | 8.78% | 6.84% | |
Class U | Without sales load | 8.98% | 4.33% | 7.24% | 3.99% |
With sales load | 6.22% | 3.46% | 6.71% | 3.67% | |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | 14.37% | 11.93% | 13.41% | 13.90% |
(1)AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund Class A and Class U shares commenced operations on February 26, 2010. Benchmark since inception return assumes inception date of February 26, 2010.
(2)AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund Class I commenced operations on July 12, 2010.
* Formerly known as AmericaFirst Absolute Return Fund.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated November 1, 2017, as supplemented March 28, 2018 were as follows: AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund Class A, 3.98% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.94% after fee waiver and reimbursements; Class I, 3.96% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.99% after fee waiver and reimbursements; and Class U, 4.77% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 3.44% after fee waiver and reimbursements. The maximum load on Class A shares is 5.00% and on Class U shares is 2.50%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund Class A shares versus the S&P 500 Total Return Index. The S&P 500 Total Return Index by Standard and Poors Corp. is a capitalization-weighted index comprising 500 issues listed on various exchanges, representing the performance of the stock market generally. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and individuals cannot invest directly in any index.
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AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Funds investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
PERFORMANCE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
COMPARISON OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND* CLASS A SHARES AND THE BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS AGGREGATE BOND INDEX
Average Annual Total Return
|
| One Year | Three Year | Five Year | Commencement of Operations through June 30, 2018 (1) |
|
| ||||
Class A | Without sales load | 0.50% | 1.40% | 1.18% | 2.33% |
With sales load | -3.53% | 0.02% | 0.37% | 1.80% | |
Class I | 1.42% | 2.29% | 2.03% | 3.05% | |
Class U | Without sales load | -0.07% | 0.87% | 0.67% | 1.81% |
With sales load | -2.04% | 0.18% | 0.26% | 1.56% | |
Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index | -0.40% | 1.72% | 2.27% | 2.57% |
(1)AmericaFirst Income Fund Class A, Class I and Class U shares commenced operations on July 1, 2010.
* Formerly known as AmericaFirst Income Trends Fund.
Total Fund operating expense ratios as stated in the Fund's prospectus dated November 1, 2017, as supplemented March 28, 2018 were as follows: AmericaFirst Income Fund Class A, 3.31% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 2.61% after waiver and reimbursement; Class I, 2.86% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 1.81% after waiver and reimbursement; and Class U, 4.14% gross of fee waivers or expense reimbursements and 3.11% after waiver and reimbursement. The maximum load on Class A shares is 4.00% and on Class U shares is 2.00%.
The performance information quoted in this annual report assumes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, and represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-877-217-8363.
The above graph depicts the performance of the AmericaFirst Income Fund Class A shares versus the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index. The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index which represents the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market (including government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities and asset-backed securities). Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
As with any fund, save an index fund, that commonly compares its performance to the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, such a comparison may be said to be inappropriate because of the dissimilarity between the Funds investments and the securities comprising the index; so too with the AmericaFirst Income Fund, which will not invest in certain securities comprising this index.
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AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 100.69% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Agriculture Production - Livestock & Animal Specialties - 2.37% |
| ||
6,164 |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. * | $ 282,619 |
|
|
|
|
Aircraft - 2.10% |
| ||
748 |
| The Boeing Co. ** | 250,962 |
|
|
|
|
Aicraft Engines & Engine Parts - 2.62% |
| ||
4,283 |
| Heico Corp. | 312,323 |
|
|
|
|
Aircraft Part & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec - 2.74% |
| ||
946 |
| TransDigm Group, Inc. * | 326,502 |
|
|
|
|
Beverages - 2.02% |
| ||
4,945 |
| Brown-Forman Corp. Class A ** | 241,613 |
|
|
|
|
Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances) - 8.71% |
| ||
1,987 |
| Bio-Techne Corp. | 293,977 |
3,700 |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. * | 363,488 |
8,111 |
| Repligen Corp. * | 381,541 |
|
|
| 1,039,006 |
Electric & Other Services Combined - 2.72% |
| ||
12,334 |
| NiSource, Inc. | 324,138 |
|
|
|
|
Food & Kindred Products - 7.75% |
| ||
13,356 |
| B&G Foods, Inc. | 399,344 |
14,689 |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. ** | 524,838 |
|
|
| 924,182 |
Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts - 10.12% |
| ||
1,268 |
| Anthem, Inc. | 301,822 |
1,509 |
| Cigna Corp. ** | 256,455 |
2,751 |
| Centene Corp. * | 338,951 |
1,263 |
| Unitedhealth Group, Inc. | 309,864 |
|
|
| 1,207,092 |
Laboratory Analytical Instruments - 5.01% |
| ||
8,669 |
| Bruker Corp. ** | 251,748 |
1,237 |
| Illumina, Inc. * | 345,482 |
|
|
| 597,230 |
Miscellaneous Chemical Products - 2.80% |
| ||
2,288 |
| WD-40 Co. | 334,620 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
** All or a portion is held as collateral for securities sold short at June 30, 2018.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies - 2.20% |
| ||
20,034 |
| HRG Group, Inc. (*) (**) | $ 262,245 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products - 2.76% |
| ||
2,837 |
| McCormick & Co., Inc. | 329,347 |
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution - 2.65% |
| ||
3,952 |
| Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | 315,962 |
|
|
|
|
Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies - 5.45% |
| ||
2,345 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corp. * | 341,362 |
5,386 |
| Halyard Health, Inc. (*) (**) | 308,349 |
|
|
| 649,711 |
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations - 2.07% |
| ||
4,885 |
| Edgewell Personal Care Co. (*) (**) | 246,497 |
|
|
|
|
Pharmaceutical Preparations - 6.07% |
| ||
1,905 |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * | 394,659 |
1,939 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * | 329,552 |
|
|
| 724,211 |
Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations - 2.76% |
| ||
3,131 |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. | 329,005 |
|
|
|
|
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, & Nautical Systems & Instruments - 2.43% |
| ||
941 |
| Northrop Grumman Corp. | 289,546 |
|
|
|
|
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec - 2.47% |
| ||
2,648 |
| Universal Health Services, Inc. | 295,093 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Medical Laboratories - 5.33% |
| ||
1,737 |
| Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings * | 311,844 |
2,950 |
| Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | 324,323 |
|
|
| 636,167 |
Services-Miscellaneous Health & Allied Services, Nec - 2.46% |
| ||
2,214 |
| ICON Plc. (Ireland) (*) (**) | 293,421 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec - 2.96% |
| ||
7,846 |
| BioTelemetry, Inc. * | 353,070 |
|
|
|
|
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics - 2.88% |
| ||
6,475 |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | 344,211 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
** All or a portion is held as collateral for securities sold short at June 30, 2018.
15
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus - 7.10% |
| ||
483 |
| Atrion Corp. | $ 289,510 |
3,483 |
| Insulet Corp. * | 298,493 |
2,633 |
| Cantel Medical Corp. | 258,982 |
|
|
| 846,985 |
Wholesale-Drugs Propietaries & Druggists' Sundries - 2.14% |
| ||
1,912 |
| McKesson Corp. | 255,061 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $11,482,191) - 100.69% | 12,010,819 | ||
|
|
|
|
VENTURE CAPITAL FUND - 2.66% |
| ||
|
| Moneta Ventures Fund II L.P. * (b)(c) | 316,790 |
TOTAL VENTURE CAPITAL FUND (Cost $271,517) - 2.66% | 316,790 | ||
|
|
|
|
MONEY MARKET FUND - 2.44% |
| ||
291,195 |
| Federated Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 2.10% (a) ** | 291,253 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $291,253) - 2.44% | 291,253 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (Cost $12,044,961) *** - 105.79% | 12,618,862 | ||
|
|
|
|
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $2,085,449) - (20.20)% | (2,409,033) | ||
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 14.41% | 1,718,879 | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 11,928,708 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
** All or a portion is held as collateral for securities sold short at June 30, 2018.
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost, including proceeds from securities sold short, for federal tax purposes is $9,999,386 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $892,886
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (682,443)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $210,443
(a) Variable rate security; the money market rate shown represents the seven day yield at June 30, 2018.
(b) Indicates an illiquid and fair valued security.
(c) Represents investment in a non-unitized venture capital fund. Accordingly, share quantity is not applicable.
17
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The Funds holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited): | |||
|
|
|
|
Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts | 9.57% | ||
Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances) | 8.23% | ||
Food & Kindred Products | 7.32% | ||
Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus | 6.71% | ||
Pharmaceutical Preparations | 5.74% | ||
Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies | 5.15% | ||
Services-Medical Laboratories | 5.04% | ||
Laboratory Analytical Instruments | 4.73% | ||
Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec | 2.80% | ||
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics | 2.73% | ||
Miscellaneous Chemical Products | 2.65% | ||
Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products | 2.61% | ||
Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations | 2.61% | ||
Aircraft Part & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec | 2.59% | ||
Electric & Other Services Combined | 2.57% | ||
Private Equity Fund | 2.51% | ||
Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution | 2.50% | ||
Aicraft Engines & Engine Parts | 2.48% | ||
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec | 2.34% | ||
Services-Miscellaneous Health & Allied Services, Nec | 2.33% | ||
Money Market Fund | 2.31% | ||
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, & Nautical Systems & Instruments | 2.29% | ||
Agriculture Production - Livestock & Animal Specialties | 2.24% | ||
Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies | 2.08% | ||
Wholesale-Drugs Propietaries & Druggists' Sundries | 2.02% | ||
Aircraft |
|
| 1.99% |
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations | 1.95% | ||
Beverages |
|
| 1.91% |
|
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
|
|
|
|
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Funds portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2018 and are subject to change. |
18
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF SECURITIES SOLD SHORT
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 16.29% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Millwood, Veneer, Plywood & Structural Wood Members - 2.01% |
| ||
3,330 |
| Masonite International Corp. | $ 239,261 |
|
|
|
|
Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies - 2.29% |
| ||
10,500 |
| Wright Medical Group N.V. (Netherlands) | 272,580 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Retail Stores, Nec - 1.60% |
| ||
820 |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. | 191,437 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research - 2.12% |
| ||
5,385 |
| Syneos Health, Inc. | 252,557 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. - 2.15% |
| ||
2,560 |
| Wix.com Ltd. (Israel) | 256,768 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Management Services - 2.21% |
| ||
12,537 |
| Evolent Health, Inc. | 263,904 |
|
|
|
|
Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus - 2.15% |
| ||
6,300 |
| Glaukos Corp. | 256,032 |
|
|
|
|
Telephone Communications (No Radio Telephone) - 1.76% |
| ||
5,770 |
| Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. | 210,490 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Proceeds $1,667,949) - 16.29% | 1,943,029 | ||
|
|
|
|
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 3.91% |
| ||
6,175 |
| American Assets Trust, Inc. | 236,441 |
10,350 |
| American Homes 4 Rent | 229,563 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Proceeds $417,500) - 3.91% | 466,004 | ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $2,085,449) - 20.20% | $ 2,409,033 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
19
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 75.90% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Air Transportation, Scheduled - 3.21% |
| ||
1,298 |
| Ryanair Holdings Plc. ADR * | $ 148,271 |
|
|
|
|
Aircraft - 3.06% |
| ||
421 |
| The Boeing Co. | 141,250 |
|
|
|
|
Computer Communications Equipment - 3.08% |
| ||
3,304 |
| Cisco Sytems, Inc. | 142,171 |
|
|
|
|
Food & Kindred Products - 3.04% |
| ||
3,935 |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. | 140,598 |
|
|
|
|
Hospital & Medical Service Plans - 9.56% |
| ||
820 |
| Aetna, Inc. | 150,470 |
845 |
| Cigna Corp. | 143,608 |
497 |
| Humana, Inc. | 147,922 |
|
|
| 442,000 |
Hotels & Motels - 2.91% |
| ||
1,061 |
| Marriott International, Inc. | 134,323 |
|
|
|
|
National Commercial Banks - 2.97% |
| ||
7,722 |
| Regions Financial Corp. | 137,297 |
|
|
|
|
Operative Builders - 2.95% |
| ||
4,750 |
| PulteGroup, Inc. | 136,562 |
|
|
|
|
Petroleum Refining - 3.10% |
| ||
1,293 |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 143,303 |
|
|
|
|
Railroads, Line-Haul Operating - 6.57% |
| ||
2,383 |
| CSX Corp. | 151,988 |
1,069 |
| Union Pacific Corp. | 151,456 |
|
|
| 303,444 |
Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations - 3.09% |
| ||
7,359 |
| Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. ADR | 142,985 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Eating Places - 2.90% |
| ||
1,712 |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. | 133,913 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
20
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Radio TV & Consumer Electronics Stores - 3.15% |
| ||
1,955 |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. | $ 145,804 |
|
|
|
|
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Systems - 2.93% |
| ||
938 |
| Harris Corp. | 135,578 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Business Services, Nec - 3.22% |
| ||
1,817 |
| Worldpay, Inc. Class A * | 148,594 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation - 3.23% |
| ||
2,016 |
| Fiserv, Inc. * | 149,365 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Computer Programming Services - 3.53% |
| ||
1,188 |
| VeriSign, Inc. * | 163,255 |
|
|
|
|
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals - 3.30% |
| ||
1,485 |
| HCA Holdings, Inc. | 152,361 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Prepackaged Software - 3.21% |
| ||
1,520 |
| Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Israel) * | 148,474 |
|
|
|
|
Wholesale-Durable Goods - 3.36% |
| ||
504 |
| W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 155,434 |
|
|
|
|
Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products - 3.53% |
| ||
578 |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. | 163,094 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $3,462,101) - 75.90% | 3,508,076 | ||
|
|
|
|
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST - 3.32% |
| ||
929 |
| SBA Communications Corp. Class A * | 153,396 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (Cost $149,077) - 3.32% | 153,396 | ||
|
|
|
|
MONEY MARKET FUND - 18.63% |
| ||
861,112 |
| Federated Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 2.10% ** | 861,284 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $861,284) - 18.63% | 861,284 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
** Variable rate security; the money market rate shown represents the seven day yield at June 30, 2018.
21
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
22
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
|
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (Cost $4,472,462) *** - 97.85% | $ 4,522,756 | ||
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 2.15% | 99,515 | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 4,622,271 |
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $4,472,462 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $161,505
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (111,211)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $ 50,294
23
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The Funds holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited): | |||
|
|
|
|
Money Market Fund | 19.04% | ||
Hospital & Medical Service Plans | 9.77% | ||
Railroads, Line-Haul Operating | 6.71% | ||
Services-Computer Programming Services | 3.61% | ||
Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products | 3.61% | ||
Wholesale-Durable Goods | 3.44% | ||
Real Estate Investment Trust | 3.39% | ||
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals | 3.37% | ||
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation | 3.30% | ||
Services-Business Services, Nec | 3.29% | ||
Air Transportation, Scheduled | 3.28% | ||
Services-Prepackaged Software | 3.28% | ||
Retail-Radio TV & Consumer Electronics Stores | 3.22% | ||
Petroleum Refining | 3.17% | ||
Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations | 3.16% | ||
Computer Communications Equipment | 3.14% | ||
Aircraft |
|
| 3.12% |
Food & Kindred Products | 3.11% | ||
National Commercial Banks | 3.04% | ||
Operative Builders | 3.02% | ||
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Systems | 3.00% | ||
Hotels & Motels | 2.97% | ||
Retail-Eating Places | 2.96% | ||
|
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
|
|
|
|
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Funds portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2018 and are subject to change. |
24
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 87.01% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Accident & Health Insurance - 1.40% |
| ||
2,938 |
| Aflac, Inc. | $ 126,393 |
|
|
|
|
Air Transportation, Scheduled - 1.28% |
| ||
80,929 |
| AMR Corp. * (a) | 80,929 |
504 |
| United Continental Holdings, Inc. * | 35,144 |
|
|
| 116,073 |
Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services - 0.49% |
| ||
1,066 |
| Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV (Mexico) | 44,399 |
|
|
|
|
Beverages - 0.38% |
| ||
1,480 |
| Embotelladora Andina SA Class B ADR | 34,070 |
|
|
|
|
Books:Publishing or Publishing & Printing - 0.77% |
| ||
6,024 |
| Pearson Plc. ADR | 69,878 |
|
|
|
|
Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks Carbonated Waters - 0.46% |
| ||
476 |
| Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV (Mexico) | 41,788 |
|
|
|
|
Canned, Frozen & Preserved Fruit, Vegetables & Food Specialties - 0.81% |
| ||
1,169 |
| The Kraft Heinz Co. | 73,437 |
|
|
|
|
Canned, Fruits, Vegetables & Preserves, Jams & Jellies - 1.38% |
| ||
1,161 |
| The J.M. Smucker Co. | 124,784 |
|
|
|
|
Cement, Hydraulic - 0.48% |
| ||
3,736 |
| Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A ADR | 43,273 |
|
|
|
|
Cigarettes - 0.74% |
| ||
1,184 |
| Altria Group, Inc. | 67,239 |
|
|
|
|
Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers - 0.82% |
| ||
5,536 |
| The AES Corp. | 74,238 |
|
|
|
|
Commercial Banks, Nec - 1.23% |
| ||
947 |
| BanColombia SA ADR | 45,248 |
869 |
| Royal Bank of Canada (Canada) | 65,436 |
|
|
| 110,684 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
(a) Indicates an illiquid and fair valued security.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
25
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Communication Services, Nec - 0.81% |
| ||
4,408 |
| Intelsat SA (Luxembourg) * | $ 73,437 |
|
|
|
|
Computer & Office Equipment - 0.53% |
| ||
2,109 |
| HP, Inc. | 47,853 |
|
|
|
|
Computer Communications Equipment - 1.20% |
| ||
2,528 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 108,780 |
|
|
|
|
Computer Storage Devices - 1.78% |
| ||
676 |
| NetApp, Inc. | 53,086 |
1,397 |
| Western Digital Corp. | 108,142 |
|
|
| 161,228 |
Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight - 0.67% |
| ||
5,935 |
| Seaspan Corp. (Hong Kong) | 60,418 |
|
|
|
|
Electric & Other Services Combined - 2.74% |
| ||
1,151 |
| Ameren Corp. | 70,038 |
1,692 |
| Exelon Corp. | 72,079 |
1,308 |
| Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 70,815 |
911 |
| SCANA Corp. | 35,092 |
|
|
| 248,024 |
Electric Services - 2.24% |
| ||
821 |
| Entergy Corp. | 66,329 |
1,966 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. | 70,599 |
2,142 |
| NRG Energy, Inc. | 65,759 |
|
|
| 202,687 |
Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus - 0.57% |
| ||
512 |
| LivaNova Plc. (United Kingdom) * | 51,108 |
|
|
|
|
Electronic Components & Accessories - 0.38% |
| ||
326 |
| Hubbell, Inc. | 34,471 |
|
|
|
|
Finance Services - 0.73% |
| ||
677 |
| American Express Co. | 66,346 |
|
|
|
|
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance - 2.11% |
| ||
285 |
| Everest Re Group Ltd. (Bermuda) | 65,687 |
1,373 |
| The Allstate Corp. | 125,314 |
|
|
| 191,001 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
26
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
27
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Food & Kindred Products - 2.91% |
| ||
5,417 |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. | $ 193,549 |
1,689 |
| Mondelez International, Inc. Class A | 69,249 |
|
|
| 262,798 |
Grain Mill Products - 2.14% |
| ||
3,008 |
| General Mills, Inc. | 133,134 |
541 |
| Ingredion, Inc. | 59,889 |
|
|
| 193,023 |
Hospital & Medical Service Plans - 2.25% |
| ||
375 |
| Aetna, Inc. | 68,813 |
282 |
| Anthem, Inc. | 67,124 |
227 |
| Humana, Inc. | 67,562 |
|
|
| 203,499 |
Hotels & Motels - 0.78% |
| ||
919 |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. | 70,175 |
|
|
|
|
Industrial Organic Chemicals - 0.91% |
| ||
748 |
| LyondellBasell Industries NV | 82,168 |
|
|
|
|
Investment Advice - 1.35% |
| ||
322 |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 45,041 |
2,402 |
| Apollo Global Management LLC. Class A | 76,552 |
|
|
| 121,593 |
Laboratory Analytical Instruments - 0.74% |
| ||
910 |
| PerkinElmer, Inc. | 66,639 |
|
|
|
|
Life Insurance - 1.62% |
| ||
24,745 |
| Aegon NV (Netherlands) | 146,490 |
|
|
|
|
Metal Mining - 1.11% |
| ||
980 |
| BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR | 49,010 |
2,975 |
| Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | 51,349 |
|
|
| 100,359 |
Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies - 0.68% |
| ||
5,537 |
| Ford Motor Co. | 61,295 |
|
|
|
|
National Commercial Banks - 3.58% |
| ||
2,539 |
| Ally Financial, Inc. | 66,700 |
1,262 |
| BB&T Corp. | 63,655 |
616 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 64,187 |
3,549 |
| Regions Financial Corp. | 63,101 |
997 |
| SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 65,822 |
|
|
| 323,465 |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
28
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
29
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
| ||
Natural Gas Transmission - 0.78% |
| ||
2,601 |
| The Williams Cos., Inc. | $ 70,513 |
|
|
|
|
Paperboard Containers & Boxes - 0.47% |
| ||
750 |
| WestRock Co. | 42,765 |
|
|
|
|
Personal Credit Institutions - 0.39% |
| ||
1,835 |
| Santander Consumer USA Holdings, Inc. | 35,030 |
|
|
|
|
Petroleum Refining - 2.32% |
| ||
1,973 |
| CVR Energy, Inc. | 72,981 |
606 |
| Phillips 66 | 68,060 |
614 |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 68,050 |
|
|
| 209,091 |
Pharmaceutical Preparations - 1.66% |
| ||
683 |
| AbbVie, Inc. | 63,280 |
3,731 |
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. * | 86,708 |
|
|
| 149,988 |
Plastics Products, Nec - 0.69% |
| ||
2,431 |
| Newell Brands, Inc. | 62,696 |
|
|
|
|
Plastics, Materials, Synthetic Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers - 0.48% |
| ||
436 |
| Eastman Chemical Co. | 43,583 |
|
|
|
|
Poultry Slaughtering & Processing - 2.41% |
| ||
4,526 |
| Pilgrims Pride Corp. * | 91,108 |
588 |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. | 61,828 |
945 |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | 65,063 |
|
|
| 217,999 |
Primary Smelting & Refining of Nonferrous Metals - 0.39% |
| ||
2,584 |
| Vedanta Ltd. ADR | 35,142 |
|
|
|
|
Printed Circuit Boards - 0.78% |
| ||
2,528 |
| Jabil, Inc. | 69,924 |
|
|
|
|
Radio Telephone Communications - 1.47% |
| ||
3,740 |
| TELUS Corp. (Canada) | 132,807 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores - 0.45% |
| ||
1,830 |
| Hanesbrands, Inc. | 40,297 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
30
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
31
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations - 0.81% |
| ||
698 |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. | $ 73,346 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Department Stores - 1.32% |
| ||
548 |
| Kohl's Corp. | 39,949 |
2,124 |
| Macy's, Inc. | 79,501 |
|
|
| 119,450 |
Retail-Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores - 0.75% |
| ||
873 |
| Express Scripts Holding Co. * | 67,404 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Eating & Drinking Places - 1.48% |
| ||
1,113 |
| Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. | 76,875 |
1,155 |
| Starbucks Corp. | 56,422 |
|
|
| 133,297 |
Retail-Eating Places - 1.43% |
| ||
735 |
| Jack In The Box, Inc. | 62,563 |
426 |
| McDonald's Corp. | 66,750 |
|
|
| 129,313 |
Retail-Family Clothing Stores - 0.40% |
| ||
1,124 |
| The Gap, Inc. | 36,406 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Variety Stores - 0.73% |
| ||
772 |
| Walmart, Inc. | 66,122 |
|
|
|
|
Rubber & Plastics Footwear - 0.85% |
| ||
969 |
| Nike, Inc. Class B | 77,210 |
|
|
|
|
Savings Institution, Federally Chartered - 0.75% |
| ||
1,650 |
| Bofl Holding, Inc. * | 67,502 |
|
|
|
|
Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services - 1.04% |
| ||
290 |
| CME Group, Inc. Class A | 47,537 |
400 |
| T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 46,436 |
|
|
| 93,973 |
Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies - 0.48% |
| ||
87 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 43,416 |
|
|
|
|
Semiconductors & Related Devices - 1.51% |
| ||
837 |
| Daqo New Energy Corp. ADR * | 29,747 |
2,143 |
| Intel Corp. | 106,529 |
|
|
| 136,276 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
32
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
33
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
| ||
Services-Business Services, Nec - 2.88% |
| ||
948 |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. * | $ 69,422 |
259 |
| Mastercard, Inc. | 50,899 |
535 |
| Visa, Inc. Class A | 70,861 |
838 |
| Worldpay, Inc. Class A * | 68,532 |
|
|
| 259,714 |
Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research - 0.77% |
| ||
699 |
| IQVIA Holdings, Inc. * | 69,774 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation - 0.77% |
| ||
943 |
| Fiserv, Inc. * | 69,867 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Computer Programming Services - 1.69% |
| ||
3,827 |
| Infosys Ltd. ADR | 74,359 |
570 |
| VeriSign, Inc. * | 78,329 |
|
|
| 152,688 |
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec - 1.52% |
| ||
701 |
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 71,923 |
590 |
| Universal Health Services, Inc. | 65,750 |
|
|
| 137,673 |
Services-Personal Services - 0.60% |
| ||
2,389 |
| H&R Block, Inc. | 54,421 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Prepackaged Software - 4.12% |
| ||
822 |
| Atlassian Corp. Plc. Class A (Australia) * | 51,391 |
2,913 |
| CA, Inc. | 103,848 |
2,403 |
| Changyou.com Ltd. Class A ADR | 40,058 |
1,205 |
| Mimecast Ltd. * | 49,658 |
1,348 |
| SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | 69,961 |
920 |
| Talend SA ADR * | 57,298 |
|
|
| 372,214 |
Ship & Boat Building & Repairing - 0.68% |
| ||
331 |
| General Dynamics Corp. | 61,702 |
|
|
|
|
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics - 1.58% |
| ||
1,441 |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | 76,604 |
1,185 |
| Unilever NV (United Kingdom) | 66,028 |
|
|
| 142,632 |
State Commercial Banks - 0.63% |
| ||
1,993 |
| Fifth Third Bancorp. | 57,199 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
34
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
35
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Sugar & Confectionery Products - 0.74% |
| ||
722 |
| The Hershey Co. | $ 67,189 |
|
|
|
|
Telephone Communications (No Radio Telephone) - 2.50% |
| ||
3,688 |
| Orange SA ADR | 61,479 |
5,151 |
| Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ADR | 33,688 |
2,596 |
| Verizon Communications, Inc. | 130,605 |
|
|
| 225,772 |
Wholesale-Drugs Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries - 1.39% |
| ||
1,272 |
| Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. * | 68,332 |
426 |
| Mckesson Corp. | 56,828 |
|
|
| 125,160 |
Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec - 0.38% |
| ||
455 |
| Arrow Electronics, Inc. * | 34,252 |
|
|
|
|
Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products - 0.85% |
| ||
271 |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. | 76,468 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $8,390,936) - 87.01% | 7,863,388 | ||
|
|
|
|
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 9.70% |
| ||
6,671 |
| iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 876,369 |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $867,211) - 9.70% | 876,369 | ||
|
|
|
|
LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS - 1.64% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Investment Advice - 0.80% |
| ||
2,542 |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. | 72,574 |
|
|
|
|
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories - 0.84% |
| ||
1,069 |
| Icahn Enterprises L.P. | 75,963 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (Cost $128,882) - 1.64% | 148,537 | ||
|
|
|
|
VENTURE CAPITAL FUND - 2.43% |
| ||
|
| Moneta Ventures Fund II L.P. * (a)(b) | 219,677 |
TOTAL VENTURE CAPITAL FUND (Cost $203,638) - 2.43% | 219,677 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
(a) Indicates an illiquid and fair valued security.
(b) Represents investment in a non-unitized venture capital fund. Accordingly, share quantity is not applicable.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
36
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 2.42% |
| ||
3,941 |
| New Residential Investment Corp. | $ 68,928 |
1,952 |
| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 75,738 |
5,792 |
| Retail Properties of America, Inc. Class A | 74,022 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Cost $208,386) - 2.42% | 218,688 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (Cost $9,799,053) ** - 103.20% | 9,326,659 | ||
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES LESS OTHER ASSETS - (3.20)% | (289,130) | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 9,037,529 |
** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $9,802,587 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $390,255
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (866,183)
Net Unrealized Depreciation $(475,928)
37
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
38
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The Funds holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited): | |||
|
|
|
|
Exchange Traded Funds | 9.39% | ||
Services-Prepackaged Software | 3.99% | ||
National Commercial Banks | 3.47% | ||
Food & Kindred Products | 2.82% | ||
Services-Business Services, Nec | 2.78% | ||
Electric & Other Services Combined | 2.66% | ||
Telephone Communications (No Radio Telephone) | 2.42% | ||
Private Equity Fund | 2.35% | ||
Poultry Slaughtering & Processing | 2.34% | ||
Real Estate Investment Trusts | 2.34% | ||
Petroleum Refining | 2.24% | ||
Hospital & Medical Service Plans | 2.18% | ||
Electric Services |
| 2.17% | |
Investment Advice | 2.08% | ||
Grain Mill Products | 2.07% | ||
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance | 2.05% | ||
Computer Storage Devices | 1.73% | ||
Services-Computer Programming Services | 1.64% | ||
Pharmaceutical Preparations | 1.61% | ||
Life Insurance |
| 1.57% | |
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics | 1.53% | ||
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec | 1.48% | ||
Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies | 1.47% | ||
Semiconductors & Related Devices | 1.46% | ||
Retail-Eating & Drinking Places | 1.43% | ||
Radio Telephone Communications | 1.42% | ||
Retail-Eating Places | 1.39% | ||
Accident & Health Insurance | 1.35% | ||
Canned, Fruits, Vegetables & Preserves, Jams & Jellies | 1.34% | ||
Wholesale-Drugs Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries | 1.34% | ||
Retail-Department Stores | 1.28% | ||
Air Transportation, Scheduled | 1.24% | ||
Commercial Banks, Nec | 1.19% | ||
Computer Communications Equipment | 1.17% | ||
Metal Mining |
|
| 1.08% |
Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services | 1.01% | ||
Industrial Organic Chemicals | 0.88% | ||
Rubber & Plastics Footwear | 0.83% | ||
Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products | 0.82% | ||
Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers | 0.80% | ||
Canned, Frozen & Preserved Fruit, Vegetables & Food Specialties | 0.79% | ||
Communication Services, Nec | 0.79% | ||
Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations | 0.79% | ||
Natural Gas Transmission | 0.76% |
39
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing | 0.75% | ||
Hotels & Motels |
| 0.75% | |
Printed Circuit Boards | 0.75% | ||
Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research | 0.75% | ||
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation | 0.75% | ||
Cigarettes |
|
| 0.72% |
Retail-Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores | 0.72% | ||
Savings Institution, Federally Chartered | 0.72% | ||
Sugar & Confectionery Products | 0.72% | ||
Finance Services |
| 0.71% | |
Laboratory Analytical Instruments | 0.71% | ||
Retail-Variety Stores | 0.71% | ||
Plastics Products, Nec | 0.67% | ||
Ship & Boat Building & Repairing | 0.66% | ||
Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight | 0.65% | ||
State Commercial Banks | 0.61% | ||
Services-Personal Services | 0.58% | ||
Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus | 0.55% | ||
Computer & Office Equipment | 0.51% | ||
Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services | 0.48% | ||
Plastics, Materials, Synthetic Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers | 0.47% | ||
Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies | 0.47% | ||
Cement, Hydraulic | 0.46% | ||
Paperboard Containers & Boxes | 0.46% | ||
Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks Carbonated Waters | 0.45% | ||
Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores | 0.43% | ||
Retail-Family Clothing Stores | 0.39% | ||
Personal Credit Institutions | 0.38% | ||
Primary Smelting & Refining of Nonferrous Metals | 0.38% | ||
Electronic Components & Accessories | 0.37% | ||
Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec | 0.37% | ||
Beverages |
|
| 0.36% |
|
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
|
|
|
|
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Funds portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2018 and are subject to change. |
40
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares/Par |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
CORPORATE BONDS - 23.76% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Asset Management - 6.10% |
| ||
$ 500,000 |
| Apollo Management Holdings L.P. 5.00%, 3/15/2048 | $ 501,270 |
|
|
|
|
Integrated Oils - 5.60% |
| ||
500,000 |
| Petroleos Mexicanos 6.375%, 1/23/2045 | 460,500 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment - 4.92% |
| ||
500,000 |
| Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. 4.915%, 8/01/2034 | 403,946 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Prepackaged Software - 7.14% |
| ||
600,000 |
| Microsoft Corp. 3.950%, 8/08/2056 | 586,534 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $1,909,452) - 23.76% | 1,952,250 | ||
|
|
|
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & OBLIGATIONS - 71.87% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds - 68.93% |
| ||
$2,000,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Strip Principal 0.00%, 8/15/2047 | 842,172 |
2,000,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Strip Coupon 0.00%, 2/15/2034 | 1,253,412 |
2,000,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Strip Coupon 0.00%, 5/15/2028 | 1,497,056 |
2,000,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Strip Coupon 0.00%, 11/15/2037 | 1,120,062 |
2,000,000 |
| U.S. Treasury Strip Coupon 0.00%, 2/15/2043 | 951,774 |
|
|
| 5,664,476 |
Federal Farm Credit Bank - 2.94% |
| ||
$ 250,000 |
| Federal Farm Credit Bank 2.66%, 8/21/2025 | 241,879 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & OBLIGATIONS (Cost $5,795,165) - 71.87% | 5,906,355 | ||
|
|
|
|
MONEY MARKET FUND - 3.59% |
| ||
295,339 |
| Federated Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 2.10% * | 295,399 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $295,380) - 3.59% | 295,399 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (Cost $7,999,997) ** - 99.22% | 8,154,004 | ||
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 0.78% | 63,769 | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 8,217,773 |
* Variable rate security; the money market rate shown represents the seven day yield at June 30, 2018.
** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $7,999,997 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $155,641
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (1,634)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $154,007
41
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
42
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The Funds holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited): | |||
|
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds | 69.47% | ||
Services-Prepackaged Software | 7.19% | ||
Limited Partnerships | 6.15% | ||
Integrated Oils |
|
| 5.65% |
Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment | 4.95% | ||
Money Market Fund | 3.62% | ||
Federal Farm Credit Bank | 2.97% | ||
|
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
|
|
|
|
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Funds portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2018 and are subject to change. |
43
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 81.67% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Air Conditioner & Warm Air Heating Equipment & Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Equipment - 4.12% |
| ||
4,364 |
| AAON, Inc. | $ 145,103 |
773 |
| Lennox International, Inc. | 154,716 |
|
|
| 299,819 |
Canned, Frozen & Preserved Fruit, Vegetables & Food Specialties - 2.19% |
| ||
2,538 |
| The Kraft Heinz Co. | 159,437 |
|
|
|
|
Computer Storage Devices - 2.01% |
| ||
1,892 |
| Western Digital Corp. | 146,460 |
|
|
|
|
Electrical Work - 2.15% |
| ||
2,053 |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | 156,398 |
|
|
|
|
Food & Kindred Products - 1.94% |
| ||
3,940 |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. | 140,776 |
|
|
|
|
Grain Mill Products - 2.03% |
| ||
1,336 |
| Ingredion, Inc. | 147,895 |
|
|
|
|
Heavy Construction Other Than Building Construction - Contractors - 2.25% |
| ||
9,134 |
| KBR, Inc. | 163,681 |
|
|
|
|
Hospital & Medical Service Plans - 4.38% |
| ||
870 |
| Aetna, Inc. | 159,645 |
669 |
| Anthem, Inc. | 159,242 |
|
|
| 318,887 |
Hotels & Motels - 1.94% |
| ||
1,115 |
| Marriott International, Inc. | 141,159 |
|
|
|
|
Industrial Organic Chemicals - 2.53% |
| ||
13,125 |
| FutureFuel Corp. | 183,881 |
|
|
|
|
Metal Cans - 1.86% |
| ||
3,031 |
| Crown Holdings, Inc. * | 135,668 |
|
|
|
|
Metal Mining - 2.12% |
| ||
2,778 |
| Rio Tinto Plc. ADR | 154,124 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
44
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Millwood, Veneer, Plywood & Structural Wood Members - 2.07% |
| ||
4,029 |
| Masco Corp. | $ 150,765 |
|
|
|
|
Mining, Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) - 2.18% |
| ||
6,224 |
| Teck Resources Ltd. (Canada) | 158,401 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries - 2.12% |
| ||
3,266 |
| Hillenbrand, Inc. | 153,992 |
|
|
|
|
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories - 2.18% |
| ||
3,913 |
| Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | 158,437 |
|
|
|
|
Office Furniture - 2.28% |
| ||
4,894 |
| Herman Miller, Inc. | 165,907 |
|
|
|
|
Operative Builders - 1.95% |
| ||
4,932 |
| PulteGroup, Inc. | 141,795 |
|
|
|
|
Petroleum Refining - 1.97% |
| ||
1,293 |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 143,303 |
|
|
|
|
Pharmaceutical Preparations - 4.21% |
| ||
1,467 |
| AbbVie, Inc. | 135,918 |
7,329 |
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. * | 170,326 |
|
|
| 306,244 |
Plastics Products, Nec - 4.33% |
| ||
2,735 |
| Armstrong World Industries, Inc. * | 172,852 |
5,505 |
| Newell Brands, Inc. | 141,974 |
|
|
| 314,826 |
Plastics, Materials, Synthetic Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers - 2.01% |
| ||
2,057 |
| Trinseo SA | 145,944 |
|
|
|
|
Poultry Slaughtering & Processing - 2.09% |
| ||
2,206 |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | 151,883 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Eating Places - 5.79% |
| ||
1,670 |
| Jack In The Box, Inc. | 142,150 |
904 |
| McDonald's Corp. | 141,648 |
1,760 |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. | 137,667 |
|
|
| 421,465 |
Retail-Family Clothing Stores - 1.97% |
| ||
1,188 |
| The Children's Place, Inc. | 143,510 |
|
| ||
Rubber & Plastics Footwear - 2.56% |
| ||
1,647 |
| Deckers Outdoor Corp. * | 185,930 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
45
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
46
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Services-Business Services, Nec - 2.07% |
| ||
1,134 |
| Visa, Inc. Class A | $ 150,198 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation - 2.11% |
| ||
2,076 |
| Fiserv, Inc. * | 153,811 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Computer Programming Services - 2.27% |
| ||
8,495 |
| Infosys Ltd. ADR | 165,058 |
|
|
|
|
Services-Prepackaged Software - 2.11% |
| ||
4,314 |
| CA, Inc. | 153,794 |
|
|
|
|
Ship & Boat Building & Repairing - 1.89% |
| ||
738 |
| General Dynamics Corp. | 137,571 |
|
|
|
|
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics - 2.02% |
| ||
2,635 |
| Unilever NV (United Kingdom) | 146,822 |
|
|
|
|
Wholesale-Drugs Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries - 1.97% |
| ||
2,670 |
| Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. * | 143,432 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $5,908,676) - 81.67% | 5,941,273 | ||
|
|
|
|
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 18.76% |
| ||
45,079 |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund * | 769,949 |
9,522 |
| ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped ETF * | 594,744 |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $1,059,198) - 18.76% | 1,364,693 | ||
|
|
|
|
VENTURE CAPITAL FUND - 2.01% |
| ||
|
| Moneta Ventures Fund II L.P. * (a)(b) | 146,451 |
TOTAL VENTURE CAPITAL FUND (Cost $135,758) - 2.01% | 146,451 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (Cost $7,103,632) ** - 102.44% | 7,452,417 | ||
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES LESS OTHER ASSETS - (2.44)% | (177,739) | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 7,274,678 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $7,132,199 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $503,490
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (183,272)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $320,218
(a) Indicates an illiquid and fair valued security.
(b) Represents investment in a non-unitized venture capital fund. Accordingly, share quantity is not applicable.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
47
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
48
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The Funds holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited): | |||
|
|
|
|
Exchange Traded Funds | 18.31% | ||
Retail-Eating Places | 5.65% | ||
Hospital & Medical Service Plans | 4.28% | ||
Plastics Products, Nec | 4.22% | ||
Pharmaceutical Preparations | 4.11% | ||
Air Conditioner & Warm Air Heating Equipment & Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Equipment | 4.02% | ||
Rubber & Plastics Footwear | 2.49% | ||
Industrial Organic Chemicals | 2.47% | ||
Office Furniture | 2.23% | ||
Services-Computer Programming Services | 2.21% | ||
Heavy Construction Other Than Building Construction - Contractors | 2.20% | ||
Canned, Frozen & Preserved Fruit, Vegetables & Food Specialties | 2.14% | ||
Mining, Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) | 2.13% | ||
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories | 2.13% | ||
Electrical Work | 2.10% | ||
Metal Mining |
| 2.07% | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries | 2.07% | ||
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation | 2.06% | ||
Services-Prepackaged Software | 2.06% | ||
Poultry Slaughtering & Processing | 2.04% | ||
Millwood, Veneer, Plywood & Structural Wood Members | 2.02% | ||
Services-Business Services, Nec | 2.02% | ||
Grain Mill Products | 1.98% | ||
Computer Storage Devices | 1.97% | ||
Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics | 1.97% | ||
Private Equity Fund | 1.97% | ||
Plastics, Materials, Synthetic Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers | 1.96% | ||
Retail-Family Clothing Stores | 1.93% | ||
Petroleum Refining | 1.92% | ||
Wholesale-Drugs Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries | 1.92% | ||
Operative Builders | 1.90% | ||
Food & Kindred Products | 1.89% | ||
Hotels & Motels | 1.89% | ||
Ship & Boat Building & Repairing | 1.85% | ||
Metal Cans |
| 1.82% | |
|
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
|
|
|
|
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Funds portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2018 and are subject to change. |
49
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares/Par |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK - 23.45% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Cigarettes - 2.59% |
| ||
17,335 |
| Vector Group Ltd. | $ 330,752 |
|
|
|
|
Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight - 2.80% |
| ||
23,898 |
| Ship Finance International Ltd. (Norway) | 357,275 |
|
|
|
|
Investment Companies - 8.10% |
| ||
21,268 |
| Ares Capital Corp. | 349,859 |
9,042 |
| Main Street Capital Corp. | 344,138 |
18,955 |
| TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. | 340,053 |
|
|
| 1,034,050 |
Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing - 2.94% |
| ||
35,132 |
| Gannett Co., Inc. | 375,912 |
|
|
|
|
Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services - 2.25% |
| ||
25,357 |
| BGC Partners, Inc. Class A | 287,041 |
|
|
|
|
Telephone Communications (No Radio Telephone) - 4.77% |
| ||
7,949 |
| BCE, Inc. (Canada) | 321,855 |
19,819 |
| BT Group Plc. ADR * | 286,583 |
|
|
| 608,438 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $3,074,169) - 23.45% | 2,993,468 | ||
|
|
|
|
CLOSED-END MUTUAL FUNDS - 7.12% |
| ||
38,360 |
| MFS Charter Income Trust Fund | 304,195 |
65,087 |
| MFS Government Markets Income Trust | 292,891 |
80,767 |
| MFS Intermediate Income Trust | 311,761 |
TOTAL CLOSED-END MUTUAL FUNDS (Cost $973,530) - 7.12% | 908,847 | ||
|
|
|
|
CORPORATE BONDS - 23.85% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Drilling Oil & Gas Wells - 7.67% |
| ||
$ 500,000 |
| Weatherford International Ltd. 9.875%, 2/15/2024 | 504,840 |
500,000 |
| Noble Holding International Ltd. 8.681%, 1/15/2024 | 473,750 |
|
|
| 978,590 |
Electric & Other Services Combined - 1.11% |
| ||
138,508 |
| RGS AEGCO Funding Corp. 9.810%, 12/7/2021 | 141,962 |
* Represents non-income producing security during the period.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
50
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
51
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares/Par |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
Life Insurance - 4.00% |
| ||
$ 500,000 |
| Genworth Financial, Inc. 7.625, 9/24/2021 | $ 510,560 |
|
|
|
|
Telephone Communications (No Radio Telephone) - 7.50% |
| ||
500,000 |
| Frontier Communications 9.250%, 7/1/2021 | 485,000 |
500,000 |
| Embarq Corp., 7.995%, 6/1/2036 | 471,875 |
|
|
| 956,875 |
Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials - 3.57% |
| ||
500,000 |
| Alliance One International, Inc., 9.875%, 7/15/2021 | 456,250 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $3,043,287) - 23.85% | 3,044,237 | ||
|
|
|
|
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & OBLIGATIONS - 3.73% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Foreign Government Bonds - 3.73% |
| ||
$ 250,000 |
| Argentina Rep 7.125%, 7/06/2036 (Argentina) | 200,625 |
12,500 |
| Indonesia Rep 9.30%, 7/01/2020 (Indonesia) | 13,402 |
250,000 |
| Republic of Turkey 8.00%, 2/14/2034 (Turkey) | 261,801 |
|
|
| 475,828 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & OBLIGATIONS (Cost $485,819) - 3.73% | 475,828 | ||
|
|
|
|
LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS - 19.91% |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Investment Advice - 2.83% |
| ||
12,666 |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. | 361,614 |
|
|
|
|
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories - 3.17% |
| ||
5,686 |
| Icahn Enterprises L.P. | 404,047 |
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas Transmission - 5.77% |
| ||
12,845 |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | 355,421 |
9,390 |
| Williams Partners L.P. | 381,140 |
|
|
| 736,561 |
Pipe Lines (No Natural Gas) - 2.82% |
| ||
5,208 |
| Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. | 359,769 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Miscellaneous Retail - 2.70% |
| ||
14,659 |
| Suburban Propane Partners L.P. | 344,340 |
|
|
|
|
Retail-Retail Stores, Nec - 2.62% |
| ||
7,921 |
| AmeriGas Partners L.P. | 334,425 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (Cost $2,463,990) - 19.91% | 2,540,756 |
52
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
53
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Shares/Par |
|
| Value |
|
|
|
|
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 11.52% |
| ||
9,944 |
| Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. | $ 355,995 |
5,304 |
| Lamar Advertising Co. Class A | 362,316 |
11,395 |
| LaSalle Hotel Properties | 390,051 |
16,417 |
| RLJ Lodging Trust | 361,995 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Cost $1,362,523) - 11.52% | 1,470,357 | ||
|
|
|
|
MONEY MARKET FUND - 10.57% |
| ||
1,348,514 |
| Federated Institutional Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class 2.10% ** | 1,348,783 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND (Cost $1,348,783) - 10.57% | 1,348,783 | ||
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (Cost $12,752,101) *** - 100.15% | $12,782,276 | ||
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES LESS OTHER ASSETS - (0.15)% | (19,408) | ||
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $12,762,868 |
** Variable rate security; the money market rate shown represents the seven day yield at June 30, 2018.
*** Represents cost for financial reporting purposes. Aggregate cost for federal tax purposes is $12,756,471 and differs from market value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities as follows:
Gross Unrealized Appreciation $368,378
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (342,573)
Net Unrealized Appreciation $ 25,805
54
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The Funds holdings were divided among the following economic industries (Unaudited): | |||
|
|
|
|
Cigarettes |
|
| 2.59% |
Closed End Mutual Funds | 7.11% | ||
Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight | 2.80% | ||
Drilling Oil & Gas Wells | 7.66% | ||
Electric & Other Services Combined | 1.11% | ||
Foreign Government Bonds | 3.72% | ||
Investment Advice | 2.83% | ||
Investment Companies | 8.09% | ||
Life Insurance |
| 3.99% | |
Money Market Fund | 10.55% | ||
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories | 3.16% | ||
Natural Gas Transmission | 5.76% | ||
Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing | 2.94% | ||
Pipe Lines (No Natural Gas) | 2.81% | ||
Real Estate Investment Trust | 11.50% | ||
Retail-Miscellaneous Retail | 2.69% | ||
Retail-Retail Stores, Nec | 2.62% | ||
Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services | 2.25% | ||
Telephone Communications (No Radio Telephone) | 12.25% | ||
Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials | 3.57% | ||
|
| Total Portfolio Holdings | 100.00% |
|
|
|
|
The percentages in the above table are based on market value of the Funds portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2018 and are subject to change. |
55
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 2018
|
| Defensive Growth Fund |
| Large Cap Share Buyback Fund |
| Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| Tactical Alpha Fund |
| Income Fund |
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $12,044,961; $4,472,462; $9,799,053; $7,999,997; $7,103,632; and $12,752,101, respectively) | $ 12,618,862 |
| $ 4,522,756 |
| $ 9,326,659 |
| $ 8,154,004 |
| $ 7,452,417 |
| $12,782,276 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash |
| - |
| - |
| 1,695 |
| 23,744 |
| - |
| 10,313 |
Receivables: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Deposit with Brokers for Securities Sold Short | 1,722,219 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Dividends & Interest | 9,106 |
| 2,653 |
| 11,916 |
| 44,618 |
| 4,996 |
| 132,019 | |
Shareholder Subscriptions | - |
| 103,487 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| 102,400 | |
Due from Adviser | - |
| 829 |
| 3,060 |
| 1,227 |
| - |
| 3,494 | |
Prepaid Expenses | 24,358 |
| 7,259 |
| 18,701 |
| 14,556 |
| 13,088 |
| 22,051 | |
Total Assets | 14,374,545 |
| 4,636,984 |
| 9,362,031 |
| 8,238,149 |
| 7,470,501 |
| 13,052,553 | |
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities Sold Short (Proceeds $2,085,449;$0;$0;$0;$0, and $0, respectively) | 2,409,033 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Payables: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholder Redemptions | 9,706 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| 850 | |
Due to Custodian | - |
| - |
| 301,213 |
| - |
| 173,905 |
| - | |
Adviser Fees | 2,051 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| 1,142 |
| - | |
Administration Fees | 3,149 |
| 1,525 |
| 2,886 |
| 2,624 |
| 2,099 |
| 3,149 | |
Distribution (12b-1) Fees | 2,810 |
| 481 |
| 4,454 |
| 1,263 |
| 2,623 |
| 3,047 | |
Trustee Fees | 57 |
| 57 |
| 44 |
| 70 |
| 54 |
| 45 | |
Servicing Fees | 1,400 |
| 343 |
| 833 |
| 719 |
| 673 |
| 1,344 | |
Securities Purchased | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| 265,000 | |
Accrued Expenses | 17,631 |
| 12,307 |
| 15,072 |
| 15,700 |
| 15,327 |
| 16,250 | |
Total Liabilities | 2,445,837 |
| 14,713 |
| 324,502 |
| 20,376 |
| 195,823 |
| 289,685 | |
Net Assets |
| $ 11,928,708 |
| $ 4,622,271 |
| $ 9,037,529 |
| $ 8,217,773 |
| $ 7,274,678 |
| $12,762,868 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets Consist of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Paid In Capital | $ 21,815,022 |
| $ 4,371,059 |
| $ 16,530,063 |
| $ 8,324,682 |
| $ 11,652,060 |
| $21,406,920 | |
Accumulated Net Investment Loss | (151,978) |
| (13,284) |
| (6,078) |
| (9,198) |
| (50,127) |
| - | |
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (9,984,653) |
| 214,202 |
| (7,014,062) |
| (251,718) |
| (4,676,040) |
| (8,674,227) | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) in Value of Investments | 250,317 |
| 50,294 |
| (472,394) |
| 154,007 |
| 348,785 |
| 30,175 | |
Net Assets |
| $ 11,928,708 |
| $ 4,622,271 |
| $ 9,037,529 |
| $ 8,217,773 |
| $ 7,274,678 |
| $12,762,868 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets |
| $ 5,216,233 |
| $ 2,128,556 |
| $ 3,971,698 |
| $ 2,167,660 |
| $ 3,607,962 |
| $ 6,394,765 |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized at no par value) | 543,963 |
| 186,003 |
| 641,293 |
| 189,596 |
| 267,333 |
| 913,161 | |
Net asset value per share | $ 9.59 |
| $ 11.44 |
| $ 6.19 |
| $ 11.43 |
| $ 13.50 |
| $ 7.00 | |
Minimum Redemption price per share (a) | $ 9.49 |
| $ 11.33 |
| $ 6.13 |
| $ 11.32 |
| $ 13.37 |
| $ 6.93 | |
Short-term Redemption Price Per Share (d) | $ 9.49 |
| $ 11.33 |
| $ 6.13 |
| $ 11.32 |
| $ 13.37 |
| $ 6.93 | |
Maximum offering price per share (b) | $ 10.09 |
| $ 12.05 |
| $ 6.45 |
| $ 12.03 |
| $ 14.21 |
| $ 7.29 |
(a) A redemption fee of 1.00% is imposed in the event of certain redemption transactions occurring within 90 days of purchase.
(b) Maximum offering price includes a maximum front-end sales load of 5.00%; 5.00%; 4.00%; 5.00%; 5.00%; and 4.00%, respectively.
(d) Investment in Class A and Class U shares made at or above the $1 million breakpoint are not subject to an initial sales charge and may be subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on shares redeemed less than 12 months after the date of purchase (excluding shares purchased with reinvested dividends and/or distributions).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
56
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
|
| Defensive Growth Fund |
| Large Cap Share Buyback Fund |
| Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| Tactical Alpha Fund |
| Income Fund |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class I Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets |
| $ 4,076,964 |
| $ 2,120,041 |
| $ 238,031 |
| $ 4,567,146 |
| $ 1,000,576 |
| $ 3,385,887 |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized at no par value) | 401,728 |
| 182,970 |
| 39,178 |
| 393,518 |
| 69,974 |
| 471,695 | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ 10.15 |
| $ 11.59 |
| $ 6.08 |
| $ 11.61 |
| $ 14.30 |
| $ 7.18 | |
Minimum Redemption price per share (a) | $ 10.05 |
| $ 11.47 |
| $ 6.01 |
| $ 11.49 |
| $ 14.16 |
| $ 7.11 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class U Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets |
| $ 2,635,511 |
| $ 373,674 |
|
|
| $ 1,482,967 |
| $ 2,666,140 |
| $ 2,982,216 |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized at no par value) | 286,674 |
| 32,881 |
|
|
| 132,394 |
| 205,451 |
| 424,005 | |
Net asset value per share | $ 9.19 |
| $ 11.36 |
|
|
| $ 11.20 |
| $ 12.98 |
| $ 7.03 | |
Minimum Redemption price per share (a) | $ 9.10 |
| $ 11.25 |
|
|
| $ 11.09 |
| $ 12.85 |
| $ 6.96 | |
Short-term Redemption Price Per Share (d) | $ 9.10 |
| $ 11.25 |
|
|
| $ 11.09 |
| $ 12.85 |
| $ 6.96 | |
Maximum offering price per share (c) | $ 9.43 |
| $ 11.66 |
|
|
| $ 11.49 |
| $ 13.31 |
| $ 7.17 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
| $ 4,827,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized at no par value) |
|
|
|
| 776,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net asset value per share |
|
|
|
| $ 6.22 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Minimum Redemption price per share (a) |
|
|
|
| $ 6.16 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Maximum offering price per share (e) |
|
|
|
| $ 6.28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) A redemption fee of 1.00% is imposed in the event of certain redemption transactions occurring within 90 days of purchase.
(c) Maximum offering price includes a maximum front-end sales load of 2.50%; 2.50%; 2.50%; 2.50%; and 2.00%, respectively.
(d) Investment in Class A and Class U shares made at or above the $1 million breakpoint are not subject to an initial sales charge and may be subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on shares redeemed less than 12 months after the date of purchase (excluding shares purchased with reinvested dividends and/or distributions).
(e) Maximum offering price includes a maximum front-end sales load of 1.00%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
57
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the year ended June 30, 2018
Investment Income: |
| Defensive Growth Fund |
| Large Cap Share Buyback Fund |
| Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| Tactical Alpha Fund |
| Income Fund |
Dividend Income (foreign tax witholding: $1,452; $0; $4,175; $346; $1,208; and $2,295, respectively) | $ 272,512 |
| $ 30,160 |
| $ 199,673 |
| $ 74,022 |
| $ 126,472 |
| $ 451,884 | |
Other Income (Note 1) | - |
| - |
| 1,182 |
| - |
| 334 |
| - | |
Interest Income |
| 14,323 |
| 2,772 |
| 16,285 |
| 151,217 |
| 11,582 |
| 317,120 |
Total Investment Income | 286,835 |
| 32,932 |
| 217,140 |
| 225,239 |
| 138,388 |
| 769,004 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advisory Fees |
| 315,020 |
| 31,260 |
| 108,168 |
| 117,678 |
| 91,455 |
| 165,721 |
Distribution (12b-1) Fees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 19,912 |
| 4,797 |
| 12,209 |
| 6,096 |
| 9,443 |
| 16,889 |
Class U |
| 40,316 |
| 1,001 |
| - |
| 23,906 |
| 30,142 |
| 33,353 |
Class C |
| - |
| - |
| 57,081 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
Transfer Agent & Administration Fees | 45,448 |
| 18,451 |
| 38,113 |
| 33,044 |
| 26,549 |
| 37,448 | |
Shareholder Service Fees | 10,393 |
| 553 |
| 9,841 |
| 8,395 |
| 8,754 |
| 14,990 | |
Chief Compliance Officer Fees | 14,626 |
| 14,104 |
| 11,254 |
| 12,078 |
| 12,424 |
| 12,393 | |
Registration Fees | 37,725 |
| 14,470 |
| 27,556 |
| 18,374 |
| 33,712 |
| 36,308 | |
Audit Fees |
| 13,751 |
| 11,000 |
| 13,750 |
| 13,751 |
| 13,749 |
| 13,750 |
Legal Fees |
| 28,930 |
| - |
| 15,092 |
| 11,608 |
| 10,205 |
| 20,176 |
Insurance Fees |
| 13,054 |
| 975 |
| 6,227 |
| 4,210 |
| 3,905 |
| 6,834 |
Miscellaneous Fees | 6,390 |
| - |
| 3,876 |
| 3,409 |
| 2,735 |
| 4,366 | |
Custodial Fees |
| 18,594 |
| 4,853 |
| 8,385 |
| 5,057 |
| 7,397 |
| 7,546 |
Trustees Fees |
| 2,564 |
| 925 |
| 2,649 |
| 2,672 |
| 2,060 |
| 3,637 |
Printing and Mailing | 4,150 |
| 1,228 |
| 3,169 |
| 2,816 |
| 2,778 |
| 8,248 | |
Interest Expense | 53,555 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Dividend Expense on Securities Sold Short | 38,197 |
| - |
| 3,668 |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Total Expenses |
| 662,625 |
| 103,617 |
| 321,038 |
| 263,094 |
| 255,308 |
| 381,659 |
Fees Waived and Expenses Reimbursed by the Adviser | (53,183) |
| (49,151) |
| (83,203) |
| (46,454) |
| (55,436) |
| (78,474) | |
Net Expenses | 609,442 |
| 54,466 |
| 237,835 |
| 216,640 |
| 199,872 |
| 303,185 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income/(Loss) | (322,607) |
| (21,534) |
| (20,695) |
| 8,599 |
| (61,484) |
| 465,819 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Investments in Securities & Foreign Currency Transactions | (468,917) |
| 259,512 |
| 1,243,530 |
| (233,027) |
| 481,145 |
| (173,549) | |
Long Term Capital Gain Distributions | 1,533 |
| - |
| 5,743 |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Securities Sold Short | (288,359) |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) | (755,743) |
| 259,512 |
| 1,249,273 |
| (233,027) |
| 481,145 |
| (173,549) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Investments in Securities & Foreign Currency Translations | (311,534) |
| 4,947 |
| (250,236) |
| 147,753 |
| 211,608 |
| (262,014) | |
Securities Sold Short | (323,584) |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | (635,118) |
| 4,947 |
| (250,236) |
| 147,753 |
| 211,608 |
| (262,014) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | (1,390,861) |
| 264,459 |
| 999,037 |
| (85,274) |
| 692,753 |
| (435,563) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $(1,713,468) |
| $ 242,925 |
| $ 978,342 |
| $ (76,675) |
| $ 631,269 |
| $ 30,256 |
58
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the year ended June 30, 2018
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
59
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended |
| Year Ended |
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
Decrease in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss | $ (322,607) |
| $ (646,777) | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Transactions, and Securities Sold Short | (755,743) |
| (8,316,671) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Translations, and Securities Sold Short | (635,118) |
| 1,710,312 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (1,713,468) |
| (7,253,136) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
|
|
| |
Net Realized Gains: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| - |
| (18,294) |
Class I |
| - |
| (20,292) |
Class U |
| - |
| (9,688) |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | - |
| (48,274) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 431,209 |
| 4,169,969 |
Class I |
| 443,236 |
| 2,313,186 |
Class U |
| 7,050 |
| 520,851 |
Reinvestment of Distributions: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| - |
| 16,241 |
Class I |
| - |
| 16,273 |
Class U |
| - |
| 8,348 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (7,003,622) |
| (20,636,290) |
Class I |
| (9,936,246) |
| (28,714,766) |
Class U |
| (2,893,536) |
| (10,481,193) |
Redemption Fees | 1,626 |
| 9,483 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (18,950,283) |
| (52,777,898) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets | (20,663,751) |
| (60,079,308) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 32,592,459 |
| 92,671,767 | |
End of Year (Including Undistributed Net Investment Loss |
|
|
| |
of $151,978 and $101,359, respectively) | $ 11,928,708 |
| $ 32,592,459 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 43,265 |
| 397,308 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| 1,632 | |
Shares Redeemed | (686,767) |
| (1,977,845) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (643,502) |
| (1,578,905) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 40,852 |
| 205,231 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| 1,557 | |
Shares Redeemed | (936,522) |
| (2,633,290) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (895,670) |
| (2,426,502) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 724 |
| 48,623 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| 868 | |
Shares Redeemed | (295,208) |
| (1,040,862) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (294,484) |
| (991,371) |
60
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
61
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended |
| Period Ended * |
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss | $ (21,534) |
| $ (25,478) | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments in Securities | 259,512 |
| 6,578 | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments in Securities | 4,947 |
| 45,347 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 242,925 |
| 26,447 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
|
|
| |
Net Realized Gains: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (15,060) |
| - |
Class I |
| (2,694) |
| - |
Class U |
| (406) |
| - |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | (18,160) |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 876,308 |
| 1,509,747 |
Class I |
| 1,946,153 |
| 358,527 |
Class U |
| 316,366 |
| 54,437 |
Reinvestment of Distributions: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 14,249 |
| - |
Class I |
| 2,437 |
| - |
Class U |
| 36 |
| - |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (485,765) |
| (7,099) |
Class I |
| (189,760) |
| (25,073) |
Class U |
| (100) |
| - |
Redemption Fees | 542 |
| 54 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | 2,480,466 |
| 1,890,593 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase in Net Assets | 2,705,231 |
| 1,917,040 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Period | 1,917,040 |
| - | |
End of Period (Including Undistributed Net Investment Loss |
|
|
| |
of $13,284 and $18,900, respectively) | $ 4,622,271 |
| $ 1,917,040 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 79,691 |
| 148,510 |
Shares Reinvested | 1,273 |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (42,777) |
| (695) | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 38,187 |
| 147,815 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 166,461 |
| 35,426 |
Shares Reinvested | 216 |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (16,696) |
| (2,437) | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 149,981 |
| 32,989 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 27,602 |
| 5,343 |
Shares Reinvested | 36 |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (100) |
| - | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 27,538 |
| 5,343 |
* The period is from January 31, 2017 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2017.
62
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
63
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended |
| Year Ended |
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss | $ (20,695) |
| $ (15,574) | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Transactions, and Securities Sold Short | 1,249,273 |
| 1,286,036 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Translations, and Securities Sold Short | (250,236) |
| 308,451 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 978,342 |
| 1,578,913 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| - |
| (287,703) |
Class I |
| - |
| (1,324) |
Class C |
| - |
| (106,621) |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | - |
| (395,648) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 69,619 |
| 259,345 |
Class I |
| 121,581 |
| 115,337 |
Class C |
| 9,123 |
| 52,227 |
Reinvestment of Distributions: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| - |
| 268,033 |
Class I |
| - |
| 1,324 |
Class C |
| - |
| 97,689 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (2,529,882) |
| (7,303,110) |
Class I |
| (23,699) |
| (44,935) |
Class C |
| (2,782,050) |
| (8,988,889) |
Redemption Fees | 6 |
| 272 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (5,135,302) |
| (15,542,707) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets | (4,156,960) |
| (14,359,442) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 13,194,489 |
| 27,553,931 | |
End of Year (Including Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) |
|
|
| |
of $(6,078) and $13,828, respectively) | $ 9,037,529 |
| $ 13,194,489 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 11,172 |
| 47,353 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| 49,453 | |
Shares Redeemed | (425,714) |
| (1,328,717) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (414,542) |
| (1,231,911) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 21,611 |
| 21,640 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| 248 | |
Shares Redeemed | (3,947) |
| (8,081) | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 17,664 |
| 13,807 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class C: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 1,533 |
| 9,413 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| 17,794 | |
Shares Redeemed | (467,491) |
| (1,629,088) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (465,958) |
| (1,601,881) |
64
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
65
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended |
| Year Ended |
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income/(Loss) | $ 8,599 |
| $ (77,796) | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities | (233,027) |
| 1,373,389 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Securities | 147,753 |
| (144,223) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (76,675) |
| 1,151,370 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
|
|
| |
Net Realized Gains: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (11,023) |
| - |
Class I |
| (20,430) |
| - |
Class U |
| (11,460) |
| - |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | (42,913) |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 266,613 |
| 483,345 |
Class I |
| 964,712 |
| 813,917 |
Class U |
| 182,811 |
| 957,120 |
Reinvestment of Distributions: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 10,409 |
| - |
Class I |
| 10,721 |
| - |
Class U |
| 10,941 |
| - |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (744,839) |
| (905,355) |
Class I |
| (592,875) |
| (878,242) |
Class U |
| (1,388,230) |
| (1,006,656) |
Redemption Fees | 345 |
| - | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (1,279,392) |
| (535,871) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets | (1,398,980) |
| 615,499 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 9,616,753 |
| 9,001,254 | |
End of Year (Including Undistributed Net Investment Loss |
|
|
| |
of $9,198 and $59,393, respectively) | $ 8,217,773 |
| $ 9,616,753 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 22,849 |
| 43,556 |
Shares Reinvested | 858 |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (64,640) |
| (86,621) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (40,933) |
| (43,065) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 81,952 |
| 72,756 |
Shares Reinvested | 875 |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (50,504) |
| (81,483) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 32,323 |
| (8,727) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 15,797 |
| 84,406 |
Shares Reinvested | 919 |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (123,080) |
| (96,685) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (106,364) |
| (12,279) |
66
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
67
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended |
| Year Ended |
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss | $ (61,484) |
| $ (63,959) | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Transactions, and Securities Sold Short | 481,145 |
| 673,102 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Translations, and Securities Sold Short | 211,608 |
| (332,379) | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 631,269 |
| 276,764 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 479,082 |
| 114,440 |
Class I |
| 645,863 |
| 252,842 |
Class U |
| 179,142 |
| 118,072 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (1,380,846) |
| (2,117,431) |
Class I |
| (83,173) |
| (195,803) |
Class U |
| (1,088,809) |
| (1,171,033) |
Redemption Fees | 18 |
| - | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (1,248,723) |
| (2,998,913) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets | (617,454) |
| (2,722,149) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 7,892,132 |
| 10,614,281 | |
End of Year (Including Accumulated Net Investment Loss |
|
|
| |
of $50,127 and $10,709, respectively) | $ 7,274,678 |
| $ 7,892,132 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 36,855 |
| 9,693 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (108,919) |
| (179,635) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (72,064) |
| (169,942) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 47,021 |
| 19,874 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (6,294) |
| (15,485) | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 40,727 |
| 4,389 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 14,470 |
| 10,090 |
Shares Reinvested | - |
| - | |
Shares Redeemed | (88,711) |
| (100,221) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (74,241) |
| (90,131) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
68
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| Year Ended |
| Year Ended |
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | $ 465,819 |
| $ 405,813 | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Transactions, and Securities Sold Short | (173,549) |
| 1,878,298 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Securities, Foreign Currency Translations, and Securities Sold Short | (262,014) |
| 137,994 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 30,256 |
| 2,422,105 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders from: |
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (226,659) |
| (195,020) |
Class I |
| (114,525) |
| (69,279) |
Class U |
| (87,074) |
| (109,832) |
Return of Capital: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (189,062) |
| (261,771) |
Class I |
| (87,489) |
| (92,992) |
Class U |
| (92,324) |
| (147,424) |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | (797,133) |
| (876,318) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Share Transactions: |
|
|
| |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 2,215,430 |
| 2,236,956 |
Class I |
| 1,830,193 |
| 990,351 |
Class U |
| 537,705 |
| 566,834 |
Reinvestment of Distributions: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| 302,275 |
| 312,909 |
Class I |
| 154,538 |
| 106,348 |
Class U |
| 135,928 |
| 186,417 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed: |
|
|
| |
Class A |
| (2,692,933) |
| (4,167,364) |
Class I |
| (1,611,199) |
| (953,678) |
Class U |
| (1,856,372) |
| (2,581,673) |
Redemption Fees | 250 |
| 4,423 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | (984,185) |
| (3,298,477) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Net Assets | (1,751,062) |
| (1,752,690) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning of Year | 14,513,930 |
| 16,266,620 | |
End of Year (Including Undistributed Net Investment Income |
|
|
| |
of $0 and $44,869, respectively) | $ 12,762,868 |
| $ 14,513,930 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Share Activity |
|
|
|
|
Class A: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 307,809 |
| 310,602 |
Shares Reinvested | 42,363 |
| 43,616 | |
Shares Redeemed | (376,678) |
| (581,164) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (26,506) |
| (226,946) | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class I: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 250,270 |
| 131,812 |
Shares Reinvested | 21,174 |
| 14,590 | |
Shares Redeemed | (223,920) |
| (132,400) | |
Net Increase in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 47,524 |
| 14,002 | |
|
|
|
|
|
Class U: |
|
|
|
|
Shares Sold |
| 74,975 |
| 78,343 |
Shares Reinvested | 18,945 |
| 25,925 | |
Shares Redeemed | (255,953) |
| (363,037) | |
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | (162,033) |
| (258,769) |
69
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
70
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 10.47 |
| $ 11.30 |
| $ 11.99 |
| $ 12.53 |
| $ 11.58 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss * | (0.17) |
| (0.12) |
| (0.11) |
| (0.12) |
| (0.14) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.71) |
| (0.70) |
| (0.50) |
| 0.97 |
| 1.96 | |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.88) |
| (0.82) |
| (0.61) |
| 0.85 |
| 1.82 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Realized Gain | - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) | |
Total Distributions | - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees (c) | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 9.59 |
| $ 10.47 |
| $ 11.30 |
| $ 11.99 |
| $ 12.53 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | (8.40)% |
| (7.26)% *** |
| (5.12)% *** |
| 7.23% |
| 16.22% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 5,216 |
| $ 12,430 |
| $ 31,273 |
| $ 21,040 |
| $ 13,826 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.12% |
| 3.02%** |
| 3.11%** |
| 3.18% |
| 3.59% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (1.75)% |
| (1.18)%** |
| (1.00)%** |
| (1.04)% |
| (1.41)% | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.02% |
| 3.02%** |
| 3.07%** |
| 3.13% |
| 3.33% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (1.66)% |
| (1.18)%** |
| (0.96)%** |
| (0.99)% |
| (1.15)% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 1020.14% |
| 341.27% |
| 118.13% |
| 254.20% |
| 586.64% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.44%, 0.36%, 0.58%, 0.68%, and 0.89%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.28% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.09% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been (6.99)% and (5.03)%, respectively.
71
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
72
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Years Ended | ||||||||
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 11.02 |
| $ 11.86 |
| $ 12.45 |
| $ 12.82 |
| $ 11.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.12) |
| (0.10) |
| (0.01) |
| 0.02 |
| - |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.75) |
| (0.73) |
| (0.50) |
| 1.00 |
| 1.98 |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.87) |
| (0.83) |
| (0.51) |
| 1.02 |
| 1.98 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized Gain | - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
Total Distributions | - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees (c) | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 10.15 |
| $ 11.02 |
| $ 11.86 |
| $ 12.45 |
| $ 12.82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | (7.89)% |
| (7.00)%*** |
| (4.12)%*** |
| 8.45% |
| 17.46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 4,077 |
| $ 14,302 |
| $ 44,161 |
| $ 33,660 |
| $ 14,160 |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.88% |
| 2.74%** |
| 2.62%** |
| 2.67% |
| 3.09% |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (1.51)% |
| (0.97)%** |
| (0.56)%** |
| (0.47)% |
| (0.87)% |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.53% |
| 2.66%** |
| 2.13%** |
| 2.07% |
| 2.01% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (1.16)% |
| (0.89)%** |
| (0.07)%** |
| 0.13% |
| 0.00% |
Portfolio Turnover | 1020.14% |
| 341.27% |
| 118.13% |
| 254.20% |
| 586.64% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.44%, 0.37%, 0.58%, 0.68%, and 0.89%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.28% year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.09% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been (6.74)% and (4.03)%., respectively.
73
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
74
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Years Ended | ||||||||
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 10.09 |
| $ 10.96 |
| $ 11.69 |
| $ 12.31 |
| $ 11.44 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Investment Loss * | (0.21) |
| (0.19) |
| (0.17) |
| (0.18) |
| (0.19) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.69) |
| (0.67) |
| (0.48) |
| 0.95 |
| 1.93 |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.90) |
| (0.86) |
| (0.65) |
| 0.77 |
| 1.74 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Realized Gain | - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
Total Distributions | - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.08) |
| (1.39) |
| (0.87) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees (c) | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 9.19 |
| $ 10.09 |
| $ 10.96 |
| $ 11.69 |
| $ 12.31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | (8.92)% |
| (7.85)%*** |
| (5.59)%*** |
| 6.68% |
| 15.70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 2,636 |
| $ 5,861 |
| $ 17,238 |
| $ 13,687 |
| $ 9,052 |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.87% |
| 3.75%** |
| 3.63%** |
| 3.67% |
| 4.09% |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (2.50)% |
| (1.96)%** |
| (1.56)%** |
| (1.56)% |
| (1.89)% |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.53% |
| 3.67%** |
| 3.57%** |
| 3.62% |
| 3.83% |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (2.16)% |
| (1.88)%** |
| (1.51)%** |
| (1.51)% |
| (1.63)% |
Portfolio Turnover | 1020.14% |
| 341.27% |
| 118.13% |
| 254.20% |
| 586.64% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.44%, 0.35%, 0.58%, 0.68%, and 0.89%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.28% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.09% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been (7.57)% and (5.50)%, respectively.
75
AMERICAFIRST DEFENSIVE GROWTH FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
76
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Year Ended |
| Period Ended(d) |
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period/Year | $ 10.29 |
| $ 10.00 |
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
Net Investment Loss * | (0.11) |
| (0.19) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 1.34 |
| 0.48 |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.23 |
| 0.29 |
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
Net Realized Gain | (0.08) |
| - |
Total Distributions | (0.08) |
| - |
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period/Year | $ 11.44 |
| $ 10.29 |
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 11.94% |
| 2.90%*** (f) |
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
Net Assets at End of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 2,129 |
| $ 1,521 |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 4.26% |
| 12.14%** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (2.94)% |
| (10.70)%** (e) |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.35% |
| 5.92%** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.02)% |
| (4.49)%** (e) |
Portfolio Turnover | 216.65% |
| 46.12%*** |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) For the period January 31, 2017 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2017.
(e) The ratios include 4.70% annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
(f) Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement.
Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 4.73%.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** Annualized.
*** Not Annualized.
77
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
78
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Year Ended |
| Period Ended(d) |
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period/Year | $ 10.33 |
| $ 10.00 |
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
Net Investment Loss * | (0.01) |
| (0.20) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 1.35 |
| 0.53 |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.34 |
| 0.33 |
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
Net Realized Gain | (0.08) |
| - |
Total Distributions | (0.08) |
| - |
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period/Year | $ 11.59 |
| $ 10.33 |
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 12.97% |
| 3.30%*** (f) |
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
Net Assets at End of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 2,120 |
| $ 341 |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 3.58% |
| 15.47%** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (2.29)% |
| (13.91)%** (e) |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 1.34% |
| 6.44%** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (0.07)% |
| (4.89)%** (e) |
Portfolio Turnover | 216.65% |
| 46.12%*** |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) For the period January 31, 2017 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2017.
(e) The ratios include 4.70% annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
(f) Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement.
Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 5.66%.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** Annualized.
*** Not Annualized.
79
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
80
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Year Ended |
| Period Ended(d) |
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period/Year | $ 10.28 |
| $ 10.00 |
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
Net Investment Loss * | (0.17) |
| (0.26) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 1.33 |
| 0.54 |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.16 |
| 0.28 |
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
Net Realized Gain | (0.08) |
| - |
Total Distributions | (0.08) |
| - |
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees (c) | - |
| - |
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period/Year | $ 11.36 |
| $ 10.28 |
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 11.27% |
| 2.80%*** (f) |
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
Net Assets at End of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 374 |
| $ 55 |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 4.51% |
| 16.00%** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (3.26)% |
| (14.52)%** (e) |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b) | 2.80% |
| 7.84%** (e) |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b) | (1.55)% |
| (6.36)%** (e) |
Portfolio Turnover | 216.65% |
| 46.12%*** |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) For the period January 31, 2017 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2017.
(e) The ratios include 4.70% annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
(f) Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement.
Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 5.23%.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** Annualized.
*** Not Annualized.
81
AMERICAFIRST LARGE CAP SHARE BUYBACK FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
82
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 5.66 |
| $ 5.37 |
| $ 5.98 |
| $ 6.97 |
| $ 6.29 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income * | (0.00) (c) |
| 0.02 |
| 0.07 |
| 0.11 |
| 0.14 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.53 |
| 0.44 |
| (0.58) |
| (0.53) |
| 1.10 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.53 |
| 0.46 |
| (0.51) |
| (0.42) |
| 1.24 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | - |
| (0.17) |
| (0.10) |
| (0.11) |
| (0.11) | |
Net Realized Gain | - |
| - |
| - |
| (0.46) |
| (0.45) | |
Total Distributions | - |
| (0.17) |
| (0.10) |
| (0.57) |
| (0.56) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees (c) | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 6.19 |
| $ 5.66 |
| $ 5.37 |
| $ 5.98 |
| $ 6.97 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 9.36% |
| 8.64%*** |
| (8.64)%*** |
| (6.29)% |
| 20.34% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 3,972 |
| $ 5,980 |
| $ 12,288 |
| $ 28,403 |
| $ 40,419 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.58% |
| 2.79%** |
| 2.29%** |
| 1.66% |
| 1.76% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (0.58)% |
| (0.45)%** |
| 0.77%** |
| 1.59% |
| 1.88% | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 1.96% |
| 2.05%** |
| 1.93%** |
| 1.51% |
| 1.50% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 0.04% |
| 0.30%** |
| 1.13%** |
| 1.74% |
| 2.14% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 852.98% |
| 340.20% |
| 418.06% |
| 349.12% |
| 306.73% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.03%, 0.16%, 0.34%, 0.01%, and 0.00%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.36% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 9.02% and (8.57)%, respectively.
83
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
84
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended |
| Period Ended(f) | ||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period/Year | $ 5.57 |
| $ 5.33 |
| $ 5.97 |
| $ 6.19 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income * | 0.00 (c) |
| 0.04 |
| 0.07 |
| 0.03 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.51 |
| 0.39 |
| (0.59) |
| (0.18) | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.51 |
| 0.43 |
| (0.52) |
| (0.15) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | - |
| (0.19) |
| (0.12) |
| (0.07) | |
Total Distributions | - |
| (0.19) |
| (0.12) |
| (0.07) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period/Year | $ 6.08 |
| $ 5.57 |
| $ 5.33 |
| $ 5.97 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 9.16% |
| 8.31%*** |
| (8.68)%*** |
| (2.37)% (e) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 238 |
| $ 120 |
| $ 41 |
| $ 44 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(g) | 2.29% |
| 2.89%** |
| 2.23%** |
| 1.37% (d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(g) | (0.72)% |
| 0.45%** |
| 1.20%** |
| 1.08% (d) | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(g) | 1.77% |
| 2.65%** |
| 2.09%** |
| 1.37% (d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(g) | (0.19)% |
| 0.70%** |
| 1.34%** |
| 1.08% (d) | |
Portfolio Turnover | 852.98% |
| 340.20% |
| 418.06% |
| 349.12% (e) |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Not Annualized.
(f) The AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund Class I commenced operations on December 31, 2014.
(g) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.03%, 0.13%, 0.34%, and 0.01%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.36% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 8.89% and (8.61)%, respectively.
85
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
86
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS C
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 5.71 |
| $ 5.35 |
| $ 5.93 |
| $ 6.93 |
| $ 6.26 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.02) |
| (0.02) |
| 0.03 |
| 0.06 |
| 0.09 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 0.53 |
| 0.44 |
| (0.59) |
| (0.53) |
| 1.11 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.51 |
| 0.42 |
| (0.56) |
| (0.47) |
| 1.20 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | - |
| (0.06) |
| (0.02) |
| (0.07) |
| (0.08) | |
Net Realized Gain | - |
| - |
| - |
| (0.46) |
| (0.45) | |
Total Distributions | - |
| (0.06) |
| (0.02) |
| (0.53) |
| (0.53) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 6.22 |
| $ 5.71 |
| $ 5.35 |
| $ 5.93 |
| $ 6.93 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 8.93% |
| 7.92%*** |
| (9.43)%*** |
| (6.99)% |
| 19.62% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 4,828 |
| $ 7,094 |
| $ 15,225 |
| $ 31,964 |
| $ 37,773 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.33% |
| 3.55%** |
| 3.05%** |
| 2.41% |
| 2.50% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (1.30)% |
| (1.19)%** |
| 0.07%** |
| 0.84% |
| 1.09% | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.43% |
| 2.80%** |
| 2.69%** |
| 2.26% |
| 2.25% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (0.39)% |
| (0.44)%** |
| 0.43%** |
| 0.99% |
| 1.34% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 852.98% |
| 340.20% |
| 418.06% |
| 349.12% |
| 306.73% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.03%, 0.16%, 0.34%, 0.01%, and 0.00%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.36% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 8.30% and (9.36)%, respectively.
87
AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES FUND
CLASS C
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
88
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended |
| Period Ended(f) | ||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period/Year | $ 11.60 |
| $ 10.08 |
| $ 10.06 |
| $ 10.37 |
| $ 10.00 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.02) |
| (0.11) |
| (0.03) |
| 0.05 |
| (0.02) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.10) |
| 1.63 |
| 0.07 (g) |
| (0.29) |
| 0.39 | |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.12) |
| 1.52 |
| 0.04 |
| (0.24) |
| 0.37 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Realized Gains | (0.05) |
| - |
| (0.02) |
| (0.07) |
| - | |
Total from Distributions | (0.05) |
| - |
| (0.02) |
| (0.07) |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period/Year | $ 11.43 |
| $ 11.60 |
| $ 10.08 |
| $ 10.06 |
| $ 10.37 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | (1.03)% |
| 15.08%*** |
| 0.42%*** |
| (2.36)% |
| 3.70% (e) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 2,168 |
| $ 2,673 |
| $ 2,759 |
| $ 3,934 |
| $ 10,060 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | 2.73% |
| 3.89%** |
| 3.57%** |
| 2.74% |
| 2.74% (d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | (0.33)% |
| (1.96)%** |
| (1.32)%** |
| 0.19% |
| (0.51)% (d) | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | 2.58% |
| 2.95%** |
| 2.60%** |
| 2.45% |
| 2.45% (d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | (0.18)% |
| (1.02)%** |
| (0.34)%** |
| 0.48% |
| (0.22)% (d) | |
Portfolio Turnover | 356.75% |
| 426.81% |
| 445.44% |
| 429.87% |
| 317.87% (e) |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Not Annualized.
(f) The AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, Class A, commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(g) The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share does not accord with the amount reported in the Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2016 primarily due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund's shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the Fund's portfolio.
(h) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.00%, 0.00%, 0.09%, 0.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.08% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 15.58% and 0.50%, respectively.
89
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
90
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended |
| Period Ended(f) | ||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period/Year | $ 11.67 |
| $ 10.10 |
| $ 10.11 |
| $ 10.41 |
| $ 10.00 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | 0.08 |
| (0.06) |
| 0.03 |
| 0.13 |
| 0.02 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.09) |
| 1.63 |
| 0.06 (g) |
| (0.33) |
| 0.39 | |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.01) |
| 1.57 |
| 0.09 |
| (0.20) |
| 0.41 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Realized Gains | (0.05) |
| - |
| (0.10) |
| (0.10) |
| - | |
Total Distributions | (0.05) |
| - |
| (0.10) |
| (0.10) |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period/Year | $ 11.61 |
| $ 11.67 |
| $ 10.10 |
| $ 10.11 |
| $ 10.41 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | (0.08)% |
| 15.54%*** |
| 0.93%*** |
| (1.93)% |
| 4.10%(e) | |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
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| |
Net Assets at End of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 4,567 |
| $ 4,217 |
| $ 3,737 |
| $ 9,712 |
| $ 17,563 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | 2.48% |
| 3.65%** |
| 3.01%** |
| 2.22% |
| 2.04% (d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | (0.08)% |
| (1.72)%** |
| (0.52)%** |
| 1.02% |
| 0.17% (d) | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | 1.75% |
| 2.44%** |
| 2.10%** |
| 1.95% |
| 1.95% (d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | 0.65% |
| (0.52)%** |
| 0.39%** |
| 1.29% |
| 0.26% (d) | |
Portfolio Turnover | 356.75% |
| 426.81% |
| 445.44% |
| 429.87% |
| 317.87% (e) |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Not Annualized.
(f) The AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, Class I, commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(g) The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share does not accord with the amount reported in the Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2016 primarily due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund's shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the Fund's portfolio.
(h) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.00%, 0.00%, 0.09%, 0.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.08% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 15.99% and 1.01%, respectively.
91
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
92
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended |
| Period Ended (f) | ||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period/Year | $ 11.42 |
| $ 9.98 |
| $ 10.00 |
| $ 10.34 |
| $ 10.00 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.08) |
| (0.15) |
| (0.08) |
| 0.01 |
| (0.06) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.09) |
| 1.59 |
| 0.07 (g) |
| (0.30) |
| 0.40 | |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.17) |
| 1.44 |
| (0.01) |
| (0.29) |
| 0.34 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Realized Gains | (0.05) |
| - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.05) |
| - | |
Total Distributions | (0.05) |
| - |
| (0.01) |
| (0.05) |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - |
| - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Period/Year | $ 11.20 |
| $ 11.42 |
| $ 9.98 |
| $ 10.00 |
| $ 10.34 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | (1.49)% |
| 14.43%*** |
| (0.11)%*** |
| (2.84)% |
| 3.40% (e) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Period/Year (Thousands) | $ 1,483 |
| $ 2,727 |
| $ 2,506 |
| $ 3,196 |
| $ 4,093 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | 3.47% |
| 4.69%** |
| 4.10%** |
| 3.23% |
| 3.15%(d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | (1.09)% |
| (2.73)%** |
| (1.86)%** |
| (0.18)% |
| (1.01)% (d) | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | 3.09% |
| 3.41%** |
| 3.10%** |
| 2.95% |
| 2.95% (d) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(h) | (0.71)% |
| (1.45)%** |
| (0.86)%** |
| 0.10% |
| (0.81)% (d) | |
Portfolio Turnover | 356.75% |
| 426.81% |
| 445.44% |
| 429.87% |
| 317.87%(e) |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Not Annualized.
(f) The AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, Class U, commenced operations on October 31, 2013.
(g) The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share does not accord with the amount reported in the Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2016 primarily due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund's shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the Fund's portfolio.
(h) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.00%, 0.00%, 0.09%, 0.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.08% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 14.83% and (0.03)%, respectively.
93
AMERICAFIRST SEASONAL ROTATION FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
94
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 12.32 |
| $ 11.87 |
| $ 11.71 |
| $ 12.01 |
| $ 9.29 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss * | (0.09) |
| (0.06) |
| (0.21) |
| (0.01) |
| (0.04) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 1.27 |
| 0.51 |
| 0.37 |
| (0.29) |
| 2.76 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.18 |
| 0.45 |
| 0.16 |
| (0.30) |
| 2.72 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 13.50 |
| $ 12.32 |
| $ 11.87 |
| $ 11.71 |
| $ 12.01 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 9.58% |
| 3.79%*** |
| 1.37%*** |
| (2.50)% |
| 29.28% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 3,608 |
| $ 4,183 |
| $ 6,045 |
| $ 7,191 |
| $ 8,672 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.20% |
| 4.00%** |
| 4.68%** |
| 3.44% |
| 3.04% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (1.30)% |
| (1.54)%** |
| (2.93)%** |
| (0.84)% |
| (0.96)% | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.59% |
| 2.98%** |
| 3.62%** |
| 2.71% |
| 2.45% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (0.69)% |
| (0.52)%** |
| (1.87)%** |
| (0.11)% |
| (0.37)% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 794.40% |
| 354.88% |
| 333.49% |
| 529.08% |
| 374.70% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.00%, 0.06%, 1.13%, 0.25%, and 0.01%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 4.21% and 1.44%, respectively.
95
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
96
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 12.94 |
| $ 12.37 |
| $ 12.03 |
| $ 12.22 |
| $ 9.39 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income (Loss) * | 0.03 |
| 0.03 |
| (0.08) |
| 0.10 |
| 0.05 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 1.33 |
| 0.54 |
| 0.42 |
| (0.29) |
| 2.78 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.36 |
| 0.57 |
| 0.34 |
| (0.19) |
| 2.83 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - |
| - (c) |
| - c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 14.30 |
| $ 12.94 |
| $ 12.37 |
| $ 12.03 |
| $ 12.22 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 10.51% |
| 4.61%*** |
| 2.83%*** |
| (1.55)% |
| 30.14% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 1,001 |
| $ 378 |
| $ 308 |
| $ 653 |
| $ 1,121 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.87% |
| 4.00%** |
| 4.21%** |
| 2.91% |
| 2.55% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (0.98)% |
| (1.38)%** |
| (2.55)%** |
| (0.33)% |
| (0.27)% | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 1.66% |
| 2.39%** |
| 2.28%** |
| 1.75% |
| 1.81% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 0.24% |
| 0.22%** |
| (0.63)% ** |
| 0.83% |
| 0.47% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 794.40% |
| 354.88% |
| 333.49% |
| 529.08% |
| 374.70% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.00%, 0.08%, 1.13%, 0.25%, and 0.01%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 5.17% and 2.90%, respectively.
97
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
98
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 11.91 |
| $ 11.52 |
| $ 11.43 |
| $ 11.78 |
| $ 9.15 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Loss * | (0.15) |
| (0.12) |
| (0.27) |
| (0.07) |
| (0.09) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 1.22 |
| 0.51 |
| 0.36 |
| (0.28) |
| 2.72 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.07 |
| 0.39 |
| 0.09 |
| (0.35) |
| 2.63 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees | - (c) |
| - |
| - (c) |
| - (c) |
| - (c) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 12.98 |
| $ 11.91 |
| $ 11.52 |
| $ 11.43 |
| $ 11.78 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 8.98% |
| 3.39%*** |
| 0.79%*** |
| (2.97)% |
| 28.74% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 2,666 |
| $ 3,331 |
| $ 4,262 |
| $ 6,012 |
| $ 7,966 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.96% |
| 4.80%** |
| 5.20%** |
| 3.94% |
| 3.54% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (2.08)% |
| (2.31)%** |
| (3.47)%** |
| (1.34)% |
| (1.47)% | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.10% |
| 3.50%** |
| 4.15%** |
| 3.20% |
| 2.95% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | (1.21)% |
| (1.01)%** |
| (2.42)%** |
| (0.61)% |
| (0.88)% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 794.40% |
| 354.88% |
| 333.49% |
| 529.08% |
| 374.70% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.00%, 0.07%, 1.13%, 0.25%, and 0.01%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.45% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 3.82% and 0.86%, respectively.
99
AMERICAFIRST TACTICAL ALPHA FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
100
AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
|
| Years Ended | ||||||||
|
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 7.41 |
| $ 6.70 |
| $ 8.14 |
| $ 9.25 |
| $ 9.21 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income * | 0.25 |
| 0.20 |
| 0.26 |
| 0.25 |
| 0.36 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.22) |
| 0.96 |
| (1.19) |
| (0.75) |
| 0.34 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.03 |
| 1.16 |
| (0.93) |
| (0.50) |
| 0.70 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Investment Income | (0.24) |
| (0.18) |
| (0.22) |
| (0.18) |
| (0.25) | |
Return of Capital | (0.20) |
| (0.27) |
| (0.29) |
| (0.43) |
| (0.41) | |
Total Distributions | (0.44) |
| (0.45) |
| (0.51) |
| (0.61) |
| (0.66) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees (c) | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 7.00 |
| $ 7.41 |
| $ 6.70 |
| $ 8.14 |
| $ 9.25 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Return (a) | 0.50% |
| 17.61%*** |
| (11.80)%*** |
| (5.54)% |
| 7.83% | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 6,395 |
| $ 6,964 |
| $ 7,821 |
| $ 11,517 |
| $ 15,309 | |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.75% |
| 3.63%** |
| 3.27%** |
| 2.43% |
| 2.44% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.07% |
| 2.05%** |
| 2.92%** |
| 2.60% |
| 3.71% | |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.35% |
| 2.93%** |
| 2.63%** |
| 2.21% |
| 2.20% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.47% |
| 2.76%** |
| 3.56%** |
| 2.82% |
| 3.94% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 331.95% |
| 125.07% |
| 349.38% |
| 226.22% |
| 336.01% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.00%, 0.35%, 0.37%, 0.01%, and 0.01%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.38% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 17.92% and (11.73)%, respectively.
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CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Years Ended | ||||||||
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
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Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 7.54 |
| $ 6.78 |
| $ 8.19 |
| $ 9.27 |
| $ 9.21 |
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From Investment Operations: |
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Net Investment Income * | 0.31 |
| 0.26 |
| 0.35 |
| 0.31 |
| 0.43 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.21) |
| 0.95 |
| (1.22) |
| (0.73) |
| 0.34 |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.10 |
| 1.21 |
| (0.87) |
| (0.42) |
| 0.77 |
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Distributions from: |
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Net Investment Income | (0.26) |
| (0.18) |
| (0.19) |
| (0.21) |
| (0.26) |
Return of Capital | (0.20) |
| (0.27) |
| (0.35) |
| (0.45) |
| (0.45) |
Total Distributions | (0.46) |
| (0.45) |
| (0.54) |
| (0.66) |
| (0.71) |
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Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees (c) | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
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Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 7.18 |
| $ 7.54 |
| $ 6.78 |
| $ 8.19 |
| $ 9.27 |
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Total Return (a) | 1.42% |
| 18.36%*** |
| (10.91)%*** |
| (4.72)% |
| 8.58% |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
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Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 3,386 |
| $ 3,199 |
| $ 2,781 |
| $ 6,380 |
| $ 15,033 |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
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Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.49% |
| 3.18%** |
| 2.68%** |
| 1.93% |
| 1.95% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.31% |
| 2.55%** |
| 3.51%** |
| 3.04% |
| 4.27% |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
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Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 1.54% |
| 2.13%** |
| 1.64%** |
| 1.40% |
| 1.49% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 4.26% |
| 3.60%** |
| 4.56%** |
| 3.57% |
| 4.73% |
Portfolio Turnover | 331.95% |
| 125.07% |
| 349.38% |
| 226.22% |
| 336.01% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.00%, 0.35%, 0.37%, 0.01%, and 0.01%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.38% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees and de-conversion fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 18.83% and (10.84)%, respectively.
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AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS I
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
| Years Ended | ||||||||
| 6/30/2018 |
| 6/30/2017 |
| 6/30/2016 |
| 6/30/2015 |
| 6/30/2014 |
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Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 7.43 |
| $ 6.71 |
| $ 8.14 |
| $ 9.25 |
| $ 9.21 |
|
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|
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From Investment Operations: |
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Net Investment Income * | 0.21 |
| 0.17 |
| 0.23 |
| 0.20 |
| 0.31 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (0.22) |
| 0.95 |
| (1.19) |
| (0.74) |
| 0.34 |
Total from Investment Operations | (0.01) |
| 1.12 |
| (0.96) |
| (0.54) |
| 0.65 |
|
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|
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|
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Distributions from: |
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|
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Net Investment Income | (0.19) |
| (0.16) |
| (0.18) |
| (0.17) |
| (0.23) |
Return of Capital | (0.20) |
| (0.24) |
| (0.29) |
| (0.40) |
| (0.38) |
Total Distributions | (0.39) |
| (0.40) |
| (0.47) |
| (0.57) |
| (0.61) |
|
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Paid in Capital From Redemption Fees (c) | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
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Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 7.03 |
| $ 7.43 |
| $ 6.71 |
| $ 8.14 |
| $ 9.25 |
|
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Total Return (a) | (0.07)% |
| 16.98%*** |
| (12.14)%*** |
| (6.01)% |
| 7.30% |
|
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
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Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 2,982 |
| $ 4,352 |
| $ 5,665 |
| $ 10,526 |
| $ 14,354 |
Before Waiver/Reimbursement: |
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|
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Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 3.51% |
| 4.47%** |
| 3.73%** |
| 2.93% |
| 2.94% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.25% |
| 1.21%** |
| 2.48%** |
| 2.10% |
| 3.21% |
After Waiver/Reimbursement: |
|
|
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|
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|
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Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.87% |
| 3.44%** |
| 3.09%** |
| 2.71% |
| 2.70% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (b)(d) | 2.89% |
| 2.24%** |
| 3.13%** |
| 2.32% |
| 3.44% |
Portfolio Turnover | 331.95% |
| 125.07% |
| 349.38% |
| 226.22% |
| 336.01% |
(a) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of distributions and excludes all sales charges.
(b) These ratios exclude the impact of the expenses of the underlying acquired funds.
(c) Less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Ratio of interest and dividends on securities sold short included were 0.00%, 0.36%, 0.37%, 0.01%, and 0.01%, respectively.
* Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.
** The ratios include 0.38% for the year ended June 30, 2017, and 0.07% for the year ended June 30, 2016 attributed to legal fees and de-conversion fees outside the expense limitation (see note 3).
*** Includes the effects of legal fees incurred outside of the expense limitation agreement. Excluding these expenses, total return would have been 17.29% and (12.07)%, respectively.
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AMERICAFIRST INCOME FUND
CLASS U
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFCANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds (the Trust) was reorganized as a Delaware statutory trust on January 4, 2013. Prior to January 4, 2013, the series of the Trust, other than AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund and AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, were each a part of the Mutual Fund Series Trust, an Ohio business trust organized on February 27, 2006. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Trust currently consists of six series: AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund, AmericaFirst LargeCap Share Buyback Fund, AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund, AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund (formerly AmericaFirst Seasonal Trends Fund), AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund (formerly AmericaFirst Absolute Return Fund), AmericaFirst Income Fund (formerly AmericaFirst Income Trends Fund), and (each a Fund and collectively, the Funds). The Funds are registered as diversified series of the Trust, except the Large Cap Share Buyback Fund which is non-diversified. The investment objectives of each Fund are set forth below. AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC (the Manager) is investment advisor to the Funds.
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund (Defensive Growth Fund) commenced operations on May 23, 2011. The Funds investment objective is to achieve capital appreciation through all market cycles.
AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund (Large Cap Share Buyback Fund) commenced operations on January 31, 2017. The Funds investment objective is to provide growth of capital.
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund (Quantitative Strategies Fund) commenced operations on September 28, 2007. The Funds investment objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation and to achieve positive returns through all market cycles.
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund (Seasonal Rotation Fund) commenced operations on October 31, 2013. The Funds investment objective is to achieve capital appreciation with a focus on producing positive returns regardless of the direction of the financial markets.
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund (Tactical Alpha Fund) commenced operations on February 26, 2010. The Funds investment objective is to achieve capital appreciation with a focus on producing positive returns regardless of the direction of financial markets.
AmericaFirst Income Fund (Income Fund) commenced operations on July 1, 2010. The Funds investment objective is to achieve a high rate of current income with less volatility than common stocks as measured by standard deviation. The Fund seeks total return as a secondary investment objective.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The Defensive Growth Fund, Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, Seasonal Rotation Fund, Tactical Alpha Fund, and Income Fund, each offer three classes of shares, Class A, Class I, and Class U. The Quantitative Strategies Fund offers three classes of shares, Class A, Class C, and Class I. Each class differs as to sales and redemption charges and ongoing fees.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds and are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 Financial Services Investment Companies.
a) Securities Valuation Securities listed on an exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the regular trading session of the primary exchange on the business day the value is being determined, or in the case of securities listed on NASDAQ at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. In the absence of a sale, such securities shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) are valued each day by an independent pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based on methods which include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type, indications as to values from dealers, and general market conditions or market quotations from a major market maker in the securities. Short-term debt obligations having 60 days or less remaining until maturity, at time of purchase, may be valued at amortized cost. The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end or closed-end investment companies and exchange traded funds (the underlying funds). Open-end funds are valued at their respective net asset values as reported by such investment companies. The underlying funds value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value by the methods established by the Boards of the underlying funds. The shares of many closed-end investment companies and exchange traded funds, after their initial public offering, frequently trade at a price per share, which is different than the net asset value per share. The difference represents a market premium or market discount of such shares. There can be no assurances that the market discount or market premium on shares of any closed-end investment company or exchange traded fund purchased by the Funds will not change.
In unusual circumstances, instead of valuing securities in the usual manner, the Funds may value securities at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds Board of Trustees, pursuant to the procedures (the Procedures) approved by the Board. The Procedures consider, among others, the following factors to determine a securitys fair value: the nature and pricing history (if any) of the security; whether any dealer quotations for the security are available; and possible valuation methodologies that could be used to determine the fair value of the security. Fair value may also be used by the Board if extraordinary events occur after the close of the relevant world market but prior to the NYSE close (generally 4:00 pm eastern time).
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) The Funds may invest in exchange traded funds. ETFs are typically a type of index fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and typically represents a fixed portfolio of securities designed to track the performance and dividend yield of a particular domestic or foreign market index. The Funds may purchase an ETF to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign market while awaiting purchase of underlying securities. There are risks of owning the underlying securities the ETFs are designed to track, and the lack of liquidity of an ETF may result in it being more volatile. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.
Bitcoin - The Quantitative Strategies Fund, Defensive Growth Fund, and Tactical Alpha Fund invested in a Delaware statutory trust, Bitcoin Investment Trust (Bitcoin Trust) that invests in bitcoins during the year ended June 30, 2018.
From time to time, the Bitcoin Trust issues creation units in exchange for bitcoins and distributes bitcoins in exchange for redemption units. The performance of the Bitcoin Trust is intended to reflect changes in the value of the Bitcoin Trusts bitcoin investments.
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that enables instant transfers to anyone, anywhere in the world. Managing transactions in bitcoins occurs via an open source, cryptographic protocol central authority. The Bitcoin Network is an online, end-user-to-end-user network that hosts the public transaction ledger, known as the Blockchain, and the source code that comprises the basis for the cryptographic and algorithmic protocols governing the Bitcoin Network. No single entity owns or operates the Bitcoin Network, the infrastructure of which is collectively maintained by a decentralized user base. As the Bitcoin Network is decentralized, it does not rely on either governmental authorities or financial institutions to create, transmit or determine the value of bitcoins. Rather, the value of bitcoins is determined by the supply of and demand for bitcoins in the global bitcoin exchange market for the trading of bitcoins, which consists of transactions on electronic bitcoin exchanges (Bitcoin Exchanges). The price of bitcoins is set in transfers by mutual agreement or barter as well as the number of merchants that accept bitcoins. Because bitcoins are digital files that can be transferred without the involvement of intermediaries or third parties, there are little or no transaction costs in direct end-user-to-end-user transactions. Bitcoins can be used to pay for goods and services or can be converted to fiat currencies, such as the U.S. dollar, at rates determined by the Bitcoin Exchanges. Additionally, third party service providers such as Bitcoin Exchanges are also used for transfers but they may charge significant fees for processing transactions. Distributions received and gains from selling shares of Bitcoin Trust are deemed to be forms of non-qualifying income under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. As of June 30, 2018, none of the Funds held an investment in Bitcoin Trust.
Each Fund utilizes various methods to measure the fair value of its investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.
Level 2 Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of June 30, 2018 for each Funds assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Defensive Growth Fund
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Large Cap Share Buyback Fund
Quantitative Strategies Fund
Seasonal Rotation Fund
Tactical Alpha Fund
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Income Fund
| (1) | As of and during the year ended June 30, 2018, the Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, Seasonal Rotation Fund, and Income Fund held no securities that were considered to be Level 3 securities (those valued using significant unobservable inputs). Therefore, a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value is not applicable. |
| For a detailed break-out of securities by investment industry please refer to the Schedules of Investments. |
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the fair value of the Funds Level 3 investments for the year ended June 30, 2018:
Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| Venture Capital Fund |
Balance Beginning at July 1, 2017 | $ - | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investments | - | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation | 16,039 | |
Net Purchases and Sales | 203,638 | |
Balance End at June 30, 2018 | $ 219,677 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| AMR Corp. |
Balance Beginning at July 1, 2017 | $ 80,929 | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investments | - | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation | - | |
Net Purchases and Sales | - | |
Balance End at June 30, 2018 | $ 80,929 |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Tactical Alpha Fund |
| Venture Capital Fund |
Balance Beginning at July 1, 2017 | $ - | |
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Investments | - | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation | 10,693 | |
Net Purchases and Sales | 135,758 | |
Balance End at June 30, 2018 | $ 146,451 |
The following information about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the Funds as of June 30, 2018:
Defensive Growth Fund |
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Asset Categories | Fair Value | Valuation techniques | Unobservable Input | Input Values |
Private Equity Fund | $316,790 | Vendor Pricing | Correlation to Venture Capital Index | 100% |
Quantitative Strategies Fund |
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Asset Categories | Fair Value | Valuation techniques | Unobservable Input | Input Values |
Private Equity Fund | $219,677 | Vendor Pricing | Correlation to Venture Capital Index | 100% |
Tactical Alpha Fund |
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Asset Categories | Fair Value | Valuation techniques | Unobservable Input | Input Values |
Private Equity Fund | $146,451 | Vendor Pricing | Correlation to Venture Capital Index | 100% |
AMR Corporation The Fund uses a cash flow forecast and valuation model, approved by the Funds Board of Trustees (the Board), to value AMR Corp. The model focuses on forecasting the disposition of pending creditor claims related to the bankruptcy estate of AMR Corp. as well as the timing of such disposition. The model incorporates numerous observable factors such as amount of unresolved bankruptcy claims, the current share price of America Airlines Group, Inc. (America Airlines Group, Inc. shares are used to pay settled bankruptcy claims), and yields on debt of various maturities. The model also includes a number of unobservable factors and assumptions, such as percent of bankruptcy claims deemed to be meritorious, time to disposition, and appropriate discount factor to apply to projected payments to AMR Corp. owners upon ultimate resolution of pending bankruptcy claims. Using assumptions in this manner is a part of the Funds valuation policy and procedures and provides consistency in the application of valuation assumptions.
The following table provides quantitative information about the Funds Level 3 values, as well as its inputs, as of June 30, 2018. The table is not all-inclusive, but provides information on the significant Level 3 inputs.
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JUNE 30, 2018
Asset | Value | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | Range of Unobservable Inputs | Weighted Average of Unobservable Inputs |
AMR Corp. | $80,929 | Comprehensive pricing model with emphasis on discounted cash flow | Percent Meritorious Claims | 1% to 5% | 2.5% |
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| Discount Rate | 5% | 5% |
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| Time to Recovery | 4 Years | 4 Years |
A change to the unobservable input may result in a significant change to the value of the investment as follows:
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| Impact to Value if |
| Impact to Value if |
Unobservable Input |
| Input Increases |
| Input Decreases |
Percent Meritorious Claims |
| Decrease |
| Increase |
Discount Rate |
| Decrease |
| Increase |
Time to Recovery |
| Decrease |
| Increase |
The total change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the statement of operations attributable to level 3 investments still held at June 30, 2018 was $45,273,
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
$16,039, and $10,693 for the Defensive Growth Fund, Quantitative Strategies Fund, and Tactical Alpha Fund, respectively.
On April 9, 2018, the Defensive Growth Fund purchased a security from Moneta Ventures Fund II in an offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, originally in the amount of $271,517. As such, the shares are subject to restrictions such as transferability and market quotations that are not readily available for the purpose of valuing this portfolio holding.
On March 26, 2018, the Quantitative Strategies Fund purchased a security from Moneta Ventures Fund II in an offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, originally in the amount of $203,638. As such, the shares are subject to restrictions such as transferability and market quotations that are not readily available for the purpose of valuing this portfolio holding.
On March 26, 2018, the Tactical Alpha Fund purchased a security from Moneta Ventures Fund II in an offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, originally in the amount of $135,758. As such, the shares are subject to restrictions such as transferability and market quotations that are not readily available for the purpose of valuing this portfolio holding.
As of June 30, 2018, the Board valued the shares of Moneta Ventures Fund II having taken into consideration certain pertinent factors. Because there are no market quotations for this security, it is possible that the valuation assigned by the Board may differ significantly from the amount that might be ultimately realized in near term and the difference could be material.
As of June 30, 2018, the percentage of the Defensive Growth Funds total net assets represented by illiquid securities was 2.66%, the percentage of the Quantitative Strategies Funds total net assets represented by illiquid securities was 2.43%, and the percentage of the Tactical Alpha Funds total net assets represented by illiquid securities was 2.01%. No Fund may invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.
The Funds had no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended June 30, 2018. It is the Funds policy to record transfers into or out of Level 1 and Level 2 at the end of the reporting period.
b) Short Sales A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own, but has borrowed in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline. A Fund is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing it on the open market at a later date. If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time a Fund replaces the borrowed security, the Fund will incur a loss, unlimited in size. Conversely, if the price declines, the Fund will realize a gain, limited to the price at which a fund sold the security short.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
c) Federal Income Tax The Funds intend to continue to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and will distribute all of their taxable income, if any, to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes is required in the financial statements. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions on returns filed for open tax years (2015-2017) or expected to be taken in the Funds 2018 tax returns. The Funds identified their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.
d) Distribution to Shareholders - Distributions from investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually and are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are considered either temporary (e.g., deferred losses, mark-to-market on open Section 1256 contracts) or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the composition of net assets based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification.
e) Other Investment and shareholder transactions are recorded on trade date. The Funds determine the gain or loss realized from the investment transactions by comparing the original cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds. Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and Federal income tax purposes. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date or as soon as information is available to the Funds and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis using the effective interest method. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are amortized over their respective lives. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds understanding of the applicable countrys tax rules and rates.
f) Multiple Class Allocations Income, non-class specific expenses and realized/unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class based on average net assets. Distribution fees are charged to each respective share class in accordance with the distribution plan. Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific fund are charged to that fund. Expenses, which are not readily identifiable to a specific fund, are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable, taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the Funds in the Trust.
g) Foreign Currency The accounting records of each Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign
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JUNE 30, 2018
currency, and income receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars using the prevailing exchange rate at the London market close. Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at the contractual currency rates established at the approximate time of the trade. Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from currency realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between income accrued versus income received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.
h) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
i) Commitments and Contingencies In the normal course of business, the Trust may enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and provide general indemnifications. The Funds maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, management considers the risk of loss from such claims to be remote.
j)
ETF and ETN Investments - ETF, Mutual Fund and Exchange Traded Note (ETN) Risk ETFs, mutual funds and ETNs are subject to investment advisory or management and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by each Fund. Each is subject to specific risks, depending on investment strategy. Also, each may be subject to leverage risk, which will magnify losses. ETNs are subject to default risks.
k)
Distributions from Bitcoin Trust of Bitcoin Gold and Bitcoin Segwit2X On November 22, 2017 and December 29, 2017, Grayscale Investments, LLC the sponsor of the Bitcoin Trust (the Sponsor) announced intended distributions of a portion of the rights to Bitcoin Gold (BTG) coins (or units) that were held in the Trust as a result of a fork on October 24, 2017 and December 28, 2017 in the Bitcoin blockchain for shareholders of record on December 4, 2017 and January 8, 2018, respectively. Each Fund was entitled to 0.09217291 and 0.09183251, respectively, units of BTG per each Bitcoin Trust share held on the record dates. The Quantitative Strategies Fund owned 230 shares of Bitcoin Trust as of the record date, amounting to 21.20 units of BTG, amounting to a distribution of $1,182; and the Tactical Alpha Fund owned 65 shares of Bitcoin Trust as of the record date, amounting to 5.99 units of BTG, amounting to a distribution of $334 for the year ended June 30, 2018. The income from BTG is reflected in Other Income on the Statement of Operations.
l) Restricted securities are generally acquired directly or indirectly from an issuer in a nonpublic offering. Because restricted securities are generally subject to restrictions on transfer, market quotations for such securities are generally not readily available, and
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
they are considered to be illiquid securities. The Board of Trustees (Board) has adopted Portfolio Securities Valuation Procedures that, among other things, provide guidelines for the valuation of portfolio securities for which market quotations are not readily available (Valuation Procedures). The Valuation Procedures delegate the responsibility for determining the fair value of securities for which market quotations are not readily available to a Valuation Committee, subject to review and oversight by the Board of Trustees (Board). Under circumstances where the Adviser determines that the market quotation or the price provided by a pricing service does not accurately reflect the current market value, such securities are also valued as determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee, subject to review and oversight by Board of Trustees. Restricted securities are categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
2. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended June 30, 2018, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments and government securities) for the Funds were as follows:
The Quantitative Strategies Fund purchased and sold $2,675,452 and $2,054,487, respectively, of government securities during the year.
The Seasonal Rotation Fund purchased and sold $5,768,689 and $5,502,655, respectively, of government securities during the year.
3. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC (AFCM or the Manager) acts as investment advisor for the Funds pursuant to the terms of an Investment Management Agreement with the Trust (the Management Agreement). Under the terms of the Management Agreement, AFCM is responsible for formulating the Funds investment policies, making ongoing investment decisions and engaging in portfolio transactions. The Management Agreement provides that the Manager will provide the Funds with investment advice and supervision and will continuously furnish an investment program for the Funds consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Funds. For its services under the Management Agreement, the Manager is paid a bi-monthly (or more frequently) management fee at the annual rate of the average daily net assets were as follows:
Defensive Growth Fund | 1.50% |
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JUNE 30, 2018
Large Cap Buyback Fund | 1.25% |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | 1.00% |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | 1.25% |
Tactical Alpha Fund | 1.25% |
Income Fund | 1.25% |
Prior to October 31, 2016, the Tactical Alpha Fund and the Seasonal Rotation Fund paid an annual management fee of 1.50% of the average daily net assets of each Fund.
For the year ended June 30, 2018, management fees were as follows:
Defensive Growth Fund | $315,020 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | $31,260 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | $108,168 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | $117,678 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | $91,455 |
Income Fund | $165,721 |
AFCM and the Funds have entered into Expense Limitation Agreements (Expense Limits) under which the Manager has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses but only to the extent necessary to maintain total annual operating expenses (exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, legal fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, dividend expense on securities sold short, acquired fund fees and expenses or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) at the ratios to average daily net assets detailed below. Prior to October 31, 2016, legal fees were included in the foregoing expense limits. Below are the ratios, by class, per each contractual agreement for the time period July 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018:
| Class A | Class I | Class U | Class C | Expiration |
Defensive Growth Fund | 2.45% | 1.94% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | 2.45% | 1.74% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | 1.50% | 1.95% | - | 2.25% | October 31, 2018 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | 2.45% | 1.95% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | 2.45% | 1.74% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Income Fund | 2.20% | 1.40% | 2.70% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Below are the ratios, by class, per each contractual agreement for the time period November 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018:
| Class A | Class I | Class U | Class C | Expiration |
Defensive Growth Fund | 2.45% | 1.94% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | 2.45% | 1.50% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | 1.95% | 1.50% | - | 2.25% | October 31, 2018 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | 2.45% | 1.50% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | 2.45% | 1.50% | 2.95% | - | October 31, 2018 |
Income Fund | 2.20% | 1.40% | 2.70% | - | October 31, 2018 |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Each waiver or reimbursement by the Manager is subject to repayment by the Funds within the three fiscal years following the date in which those particular expenses are incurred, if the Funds are able to make the repayments without exceeding the expense limitations in effect at that time and the repayments are approved by the Board of Trustees.
| June 30, 2019 | June 30, 2020 | June 30, 2021 |
Defensive Growth Fund | $218,979 | $26,119 | $53,183 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | - | $38,007 | $49,151 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | $153,271 | $142,273 | $83,203 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | $115,708 | $98,550 | $46,454 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | $129,521 | $106,545 | $55,436 |
Income Fund | $153,552 | $129,104 | $78,474 |
Distributor The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan (Plan), pursuant to rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for each class of shares, other than class I, which allows the Funds to pay to the distributor a monthly fee for distribution and shareholder servicing expenses. Under the Plan, the Funds may pay up to 0.25% for Class A and 1.00% for Class C and Class U per year of its average daily net assets for such distribution and shareholder service activities. The Distribution Plan is a compensation plan, which means that compensation is provided regardless of 12b-1 expenses incurred. During the year ended June 30, 2018, fees incurred under the Plan were as follows:
Defensive Growth Fund | $60,228 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | $5,798 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | $69,290 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | $30,002 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | $39,585 |
Income Fund | $50,242 |
Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC (MSS) serves as the Funds Transfer Agent, Accounting, and Administrator.
Officers of the Trust and Trustees who are interested persons of the Trust or the Manager will receive no salary or fees from the Trust. Trustees, who are not interested persons as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, will be paid $2,500 per meeting attended in-person or $100 per telephonic meeting attended, at the discretion of the Chairman of the Trust. The Trust reimburses each Trustee and officer for his or her travel and other expenses relating to attendance at such meetings.
Alaric Compliance Services (Alaric) provides compliance services and a chief compliance officer to the Funds for which Alaric receives customary fees from the Funds. As of June 2018, Aleric has resigned as the CCO of the Funds.
4. REDEMPTION FEES
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
The Funds may assess a short-term redemption fee of 1.00% of the total redemption amount if a shareholder sells their shares after holding them for less than 90 days. The redemption fee is paid directly to the specific Fund in which the short-term redemption occurs. For the year ended June 30, 2018, redemption fees were assessed as follows:
Defensive Growth Fund | $1,626 |
Large Cap Buyback Fund | $542 |
Quantitative Strategies Fund | $6 |
Seasonal Rotation Fund | $345 |
Tactical Alpha Fund | $18 |
Income Fund | $250 |
5. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL
The tax character of fund distributions paid for the year ended June 30, 2018, and the year ended June 30, 2017 was as follows:
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
As of June 30, 2018, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation), undistributed net investment income/loss and accumulated net realized gains/ (losses) from investments is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and straddles, and adjustments for real estate investment trusts, partnerships, grantor trusts and constructive sales of securities held short. In addition, the amount listed under other book/tax differences is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on straddles and adjustments for constructive sales of securities held short.
Late year losses incurred after December 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Funds incurred and elected to defer such late year losses as follows:
| Late Year | |
| Losses | |
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund | $ | 152,389 |
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund |
| 13,284 |
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| 6,898 |
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| 9,198 |
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
| 50,127 |
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
| |
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
Capital losses incurred after October 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Funds incurred and elected to defer such capital losses as follows:
| Post October | |
| Losses | |
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund | $ | 1,264,435 |
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund |
| |
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| |
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| 238,062 |
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
| 154,633 |
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
| |
At June 30, 2018, the Funds below had capital loss carry forwards with no expiration date for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains as follows:
| Short-Term | Long-Term | Total | |||
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund | $8,108,882 | $ | 571,051 |
| $8,679,933 | |
AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund | |
| |
| | |
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
| 6,271,322 |
| 738,386 |
| 7,009,708 |
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
| 13,656 |
| |
| 13.656 |
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
| 3,468,468 |
| 1,024,372 |
| 4,492,840 |
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
| 8,669,857 |
| |
| 8,669,857 |
Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the book/tax basis treatment of foreign currency gains/(losses), net operating losses, non-deductible expenses, the reclass of Fund distributions and equalization debits, and adjustments for C-corporation return of capital distributions, capitalization in lieu of dividend payments, real estate investment trusts, grantor trusts and partnerships, resulted in reclassifications for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 as follows:
|
| Paid In Capital |
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| Undistributed/ Accumulated Ordinary Income (Loss) |
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| Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) |
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AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund |
| $ | (245,586) |
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| $ | 271,988 |
|
| $ | (26,402) |
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AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund |
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| |
|
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| 27,150 |
|
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| (27,150) |
|
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund |
|
| (5,525) |
|
|
| 789 |
|
|
| 4,736 |
|
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund |
|
| (65,818) |
|
|
| 41,596 |
|
|
| 24,222 |
|
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund |
|
| (50,535) |
|
|
| 22,066 |
|
|
| 28,469 |
|
AmericaFirst Income Fund |
|
| (145,249) |
|
|
| (82,430) |
|
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| 227,679 |
|
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018
6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events after the Statements of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.
During the period subsequent to year-end, the Income Fund paid the following distributions per share:
Class A
| Pay Date | Rate |
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Ordinary Income | 7/30/2018 | 0.03695 |
Class I
| Pay Date | Rate |
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Ordinary Income | 7/30/2018 | 0.03840 |
Class U
| Pay Date | Rate |
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Ordinary Income | 7/30/2018 | 0.03270 |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Trustees of AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds
and the Shareholders of AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund, AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund, AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund, and AmericaFirst Income Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund, AmericaFirst Large Cap Share Buyback Fund, AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund, AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund, AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund, and AmericaFirst Income Fund, each a series of shares of beneficial interest in AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds (the Funds), including the schedules of investments, as of June 30, 2018, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years or period in the two-year period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the respective years or periods presented, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of June 30, 2018, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years or period in the two-year period then ended and their financial highlights for each of the respective years or periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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 law 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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
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Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risk of material misstatement of those financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2018 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers, and an other appropriate party. 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.
BBD, LLP
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Funds in the AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds since 2013.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 3, 2018
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. The example below is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period January 1, 2018 and held for the entire period through June 30, 2018.
Actual Expenses
The first section of each table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled Expenses Paid During the Period to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period/year.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second section of each table provides information about the hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. For more information on transactional costs, please refer to the Funds prospectus.
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund - Class A |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $931.07 | $11.92 | |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,012.45 | $12.42 | |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.49%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | ||||
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AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund - Class I |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $932.90 | $9.59 | |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,014.88 | $9.99 | |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.00%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | ||||
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AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund - Class U |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $928.28 | $14.34 | |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,009.92 | $14.95 | |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 3.00%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | ||||
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst LargeCap Buyback Fund - Class A |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,026.01 | $12.46 | |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,012.50 | $12.37 | |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.48%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | ||||
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AmericaFirst LargeCap Buyback Fund - Class I |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,032.06 | $6.60 | |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.30 | $6.56 | |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.31%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | ||||
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AmericaFirst LargeCap Buyback Fund - Class U |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,023.42 | $14.30 | |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,010.66 | $14.21 | |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 2.85%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | ||||
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EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund - Class A |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $971.74 | $9.78 | |
Hypothetical |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,014.88 | $9.99 | |
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AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund - Class I |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $971.25 | $7.58 | |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.11 | $7.75 | |
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AmericaFirst Quantitative Strategies Fund - Class C |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $970.36 | $12.07 | |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,012.55 | $12.33 | |
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund - Class A |
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| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $939.97 | $12.03 | |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,012.40 | $12.47 | |
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AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund - Class I |
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| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $944.67 | $7.47 | |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.11 | $7.75 | |
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AmericaFirst Seasonal Rotation Fund - Class U |
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| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $937.24 | $14.46 | |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,009.87 | $15.00 | |
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund - Class A |
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| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,051.40 | $12.77 | |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,012.35 | $12.52 | |
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AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund - Class I |
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| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,056.13 | $7.75 | |
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AmericaFirst Tactical Alpha Fund - Class U |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,048.47 | $15.34 | |
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
EXPENSE ILLUSTRATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
AmericaFirst Income Fund - Class A |
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| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $977.78 | $11.08 | |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,013.59 | $11.28 | |
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AmericaFirst Income Fund - Class I |
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| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.60 | $7.25 | |
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AmericaFirst Income Fund - Class U |
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| January 1, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 | |
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
TRUSTEES & OFFICERS
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
The following table provides information regarding each Trustee who is not an interested person of the Trust, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each Trustee serves as a trustee until the termination of the Trust unless the Trustee dies, resigns, retires or is removed.
Disinterested Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth | Position(s) Held with AmericaFirst Term of Office Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in AmericaFirst Overseen by AmericaFirst Trustee | Other Directorships Held by AmericaFirst Trustee During the Past Five Years |
DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES | ||||
Michael G. Dencavage Year of Birth: 1954 | Trustee 2012 to present | Retired, formerly Chief Financial Officer, San Juan Unified School District, (2004 to 2011) | 6 | None |
Michael A. Gunning Year of Birth: 1958 | Trustee Feb. 2015 to present
| Vice President, Personal Insurance Federation of California (legislative and regulatory advisory firm representing members to California State Legislature and Governors Office), 2001 to present | 6 | None |
Interested Trustees and Officers of the Trust
Name, Address and Year of Birth | Position(s) Held with AmericaFirst Term of Office Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in AmericaFirst Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years |
Rick A. Gonsalves 300 Harding Boulevard, Ste. 215 Roseville, CA 95678 Year of Birth: 1968 | Trustee 2012 to present; President May 2017 to present
| President & Chief Executive Officer, AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC (2007 present) (investment adviser to the Funds; President & Chief Executive Officer, Renaissance Investment Services (2005 to 2008); Registered Broker Representative for various Broker/Dealers from 1994 to 2007 | 6 | None |
OFFICERS OF THE TRUST | ||||
Ann Marie Swanson Year of Birth: 1965 | Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust 2016 to present | Director, Alaric Compliance Services, LLC (June 2015 to present); V.P. and Chief Compliance Officer, Thomas Partners Investment Management (May 2013 to March 2015); S.V.P. and Chief Compliance Officer, Aletheia Research and Management, Inc. (August 2010 to January 2013) | n/a | n/a |
Umberto Anastasi Year of Birth: 1974 | Treasurer August 2017 to present | From 1999 to present, Vice President, Mutual Shareholder Services LLC | n/a | n/a |
Brandon Pokersnik Year of Birth: 1978 | Secretary August 2017 to present | Accountant, Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC, since 2008; Attorney Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC, since June 2016; Owner/President, Empirical Administration, LLC, since September 2012 | n/a | n/a |
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
TRUSTEES & OFFICERS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
Compensation of the Board of Trustees
Trustees who are not interested persons (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds, will be paid a fee of $2,500 per in-person meeting and $100 per telephonic meeting attended at the discretion of the Chairman. The interested persons of the Trust receive no Board member compensation from the Funds. The table below details the amount of compensation received by the Trustees from the Trust for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. The Trust does not have a bonus, profit sharing, pension or retirement plan.
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Michael Dencavage | $7,250 | None | None | $7,250 |
Michael Gunning | $7,250 | None | None | $7,250 |
The Trusts Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the trustees an Officers and is available, without charge, upon request by calling toll-free 1-877-217-8363.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
Reference is made to the Prospectus and the Statements of Additional Information for descriptions of the Management Agreements, Services Agreements and Distribution (12b-1) Plans, tax aspects of the Funds and the calculations of the net asset value of shares of the Funds.
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds Forms N-Q are available on the Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds Form N-Qs may be reviewed and copied at the Commissions Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Commissions Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC -0330.
PROXY VOTE
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-217 -8363; and on the Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov.
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-217-8363; and on the Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov.
ADVISORY AGREEMENT RENEWAL
At an in person meeting held on September 28, 2017, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) including the Trustees who are not interested persons, as such term is defined under Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the Independent Trustees), considered the renewal of an investment advisory agreement (the Advisory Agreement) between the AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds (the Trust or AFQF) and AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC (the Adviser or AFCM), with respect to the Funds in the Trust. In its consideration of the Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as all-important or controlling, and the following summarizes matters considered.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board examined the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser to the Funds. The Trustees reviewed materials provided by the Adviser related to the Advisory Agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Funds, a description of the manner in which investment decisions are to be made and executed, the Advisers Form ADV Parts I and II, a profitability analysis and current and projected assessments of financial condition, an overview of the personnel that will perform services for the Funds, the compliance policies and procedures of the Adviser, including a certification that the Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics containing provisions reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons, as that
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
term is defined in Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act, from engaging in conduct prohibited by Rule 17j-1(b), historical and comparative performance information, and other policies and procedures of the Adviser. The Trustees considered a presentation given by the Adviser regarding the Funds investment strategy, and considered their past experience with the Adviser as adviser to the funds in the Trust. The Trustees discussed the nature of the Advisers operations, the quality of the Advisers compliance infrastructure, and both the experience of and recent changes to its fund management personnel. The Trustees discussed that while the Adviser no longer receives compliance exception notification from Gemini Fund Services, LLC, the Trusts prior administrator, the Adviser had recently begun receiving similar notifications from Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC. AFCM and AFQF jointly participate in a $2 million E&O policy with a $50,000 deductible. After further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the Adviser has sufficient quality and depth of personnel, resources, investment methods and compliance policies and procedures essential to performing its duties under the Advisory Agreement and that the nature, overall quality and extent of the management services provided by the Adviser would likely meet the Boards expectations.
Performance. Next, the Board compared the performance of each Fund against its respective benchmark and peer group over the 1, 3, 5, and since inception periods, as applicable.
The Quantitative Strategies Fund underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, for all time periods shown, and underperformed the Peer Group, Lipper Alt Multi-Strategy, for three year period, but outperformed the peer group for the once year period.
The Tactical Alpha Fund underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, for all the time periods shown, and underperformed the Peer Group, Lipper Absolute Return, for the one year period. The Tactical Alpha Fund outperformed the peer group for the three year, five year, and since inception periods.
The Income Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, for the one year period, and outperformed the Peer Group, Lipper Flexible Income, for the one year period. The Income Fund underperformed its benchmark and peer group for all other periods.
The Defensive Growth Fund underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, for all the time periods shown, and the Peer Group, Lipper Long Short Equity, for the one year, three year, and five year periods. The Defensive Growth Fund outperformed the peer group for the since inception period.
The Seasonal Rotation Fund outperformed its benchmark, the DJ Moderate US Portfolio Index, for the one year period and since inception period, and outperformed the Peer Group, Lipper Absolute Return for the one year, three year, and since inception periods.
The Large Cap Share Buyback Fund underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, for the since inception period, and the Peer Group, Lipper Large Cap Core.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
The Board deemed the performance of each Fund satisfactory.
Fees and Expenses. The Trustees reviewed information regarding comparative fees charged by the Adviser to fees charged by advisers to a peer group of funds. The Board noted that the advisory fee for the Quantitative Strategies Fund was below the average for the peer group and that for each of the other Funds, the advisory fee was above the average advisory fee but within the range of advisory fees charged by the respective peer group. They also noted that the Defensive Growth Fund and the Buyback Fund each had net expense ratios that were below the average for their respective peer groups and that each of the other Funds had expense ratios that were above the average but within the range of net expense ratios for the respective peer group.
The Trustees considered that the level of sophistication to be utilized by the Adviser in executing its investment strategies and concluded that the proposed contractual advisory fee to be paid to the Adviser was not unreasonable in light of the quality of the services expected to be received from the Adviser. It was also noted that the Adviser continues to waive expenses for each Fund. The Trustees noted that their conclusions with respect to the reasonableness of the advisory fee were based on their knowledge of the Adviser and the Advisers representation that the comparative fee data was unlikely to have materially changed since last year and subject to their review of updated comparative fee information at the next Meeting.
Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there will be economies of scale in respect of the management of the Funds. The Board considered the Advisers expectation for growth and the current level of assets of each Fund, and agreed that the absence of breakpoints was acceptable at this time. However, the Board noted they would revisit the matter as assets in the Funds grow.
Profitability. The Trustees considered the Advisers historic profitability and whether these profits are reasonable in light of the services provided to the Funds and in light of the Funds projected growth. The Trustees reviewed a per-Fund profitability analysis provided by the Adviser. The Trustees noted that the fees are reasonable and not excessively profitable to the Adviser as the gross margins are reasonable and net margins, taking into account the totality of the relationship with each Fund are lower than gross margins. The Trustees concluded that based on current and projected asset levels, that they were satisfied that the Advisers level of profitability from its relationship with each of the Funds is not excessive..
Conclusion. During the Boards deliberations, it was noted that the Board did not identify any single piece of information that was all-important or controlling with respect to the Advisory Agreement for each Fund. Based on the Boards deliberations and its evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Advisory Agreement on behalf of each Fund.
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AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
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PRIVACY NOTICE
Rev. Jan 2013
FACTS | WHAT DOES AMERICAFIRST QUANTITATIVE FUNDS DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
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Why? | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
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What? | The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include: |
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How? | All financial companies need to share customers personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers personal information; the reasons AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
Reasons we can share your personal information | Does AmericaFirst | Can you limit | ||
For our everyday business purposes such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | Yes | No | ||
For our marketing purposes to offer our products and services to you | No | We dont share | ||
For joint marketing with other financial companies | No | We dont share | ||
For our affiliates everyday business purposes information about your transactions and experiences | No | We dont share | ||
For our affiliates everyday business purposes information about your creditworthiness | No | We dont share | ||
For nonaffiliates to market to you | No | We dont share | ||
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| PRIVACY NOTICE (Continued) | |||
Questions? | Call 1-877-217-8363 | |||
Who we are | ||||
Who is providing this notice? | AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds | |||
What we do | ||||
How does AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds protect my personal information? | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information. | |||
How does AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds collect my personal information? | We collect your personal information, for example, when you
■ Open an account
■ Provide account information
■ Give us your contact information
■ Make deposits or withdrawals from your account
■ Make a wire transfer
■ Tell us where to send the money
■ Tells us who receives the money
■ Show your government-issued ID
■ Show your driver’s license
We also collect your personal information from other companies. | |||
Why can’t I limit all sharing? | Federal law gives you the right to limit only
■ Sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness
■ Affiliates from using your information to market to you
■ Sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. | |||
Definitions | ||||
Affiliates | Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
■ AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds doesn’t share with our affiliates. | |||
Nonaffiliates | Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies
■ AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds doesn’t share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you. | |||
Joint marketing | A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.
■ AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds doesn’t jointly market. |
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AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds
MANAGER
AmericaFirst Capital Management, LLC
300 Harding Blvd.
Suite 215
Roseville, CA 95678
ADMINISTRATOR
Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC
8000 Town Centre Drive, Suite 400
Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding the Funds' risks, objectives, fees and expenses, experience of its managements and other information.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a)
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.
(b)
For purposes of this item, code of ethics means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
(1)
Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
(2)
Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3)
Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;
(4)
The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5)
Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c)
Amendments:
During the period covered by the report, there have not been any amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics.
(d)
Waivers:
During the period covered by the report, there have not been any waivers to the provisions of the waivers.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrants board of trustees has determined that each of the independent board members together consist as the audit committee financial expert based on their combined knowledge and experience.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a)
Audit Fees
FY 2018
$ 70,500
FY 2017
$ 65,250
(b)
Audit-Related Fees
Registrant
FY 2018
$ 0
FY 2017
$ 0
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Nature of the fees:
N/A
(c)
Tax Fees
Registrant
FY 2018
$15,000
FY 2017
$15,000
Nature of the fees:
Review of the 1120-RICS and Excise Returns.
(d)
All Other Fees
Registrant
FY 2018
$ 0
FY 2017
$ 0
Nature of the fees:
N/A
(e)
(1)
Audit Committees Pre-Approval Policies
The audit committee has not adopted pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(2)
Percentages of Services Approved by the Audit Committee
None of the services described in paragraph (b) through (d) of this Item were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f)
During audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
(g)
The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant:
Registrant
FY 2018
$15,000
FY 2017
$15,000
(h)
The registrant's audit committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
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adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments. Not applicable schedule filed with Item 1.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable applies to closed-end funds only.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable applies to closed-end funds only.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable applies to closed-end funds only.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Not applicable the registrant has not adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrants board of trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The registrants president and chief financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Act)) were effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act.
(b) There were no changes in the registrants internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the registrants second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1)
EX-99.CODE ETH. Filed herewith.
(a)(2)
EX-99.CERT. Filed herewith.
(a)(3)
Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.
(b)
EX-99.906CERT. Filed herewith.
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.
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AmericaFirst QuantitativeFunds
By /s/ Rick Gonsalves
*Rick Gonsalves
Chief Executive Officer
Date October 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/ Rick Gonsalves
Rick Gonsalves
Chief Executive Officer
Date: October 9, 2018
By: /s/ Bob Anastasi
Bob Anastasi
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date: October 9, 2018
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.
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