N-CSR 1 quantified_ncsr.htm N-CSR

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 811-22756

 

Advisors Preferred Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

1445 Research Blvd, Suite 530, Rockville, MD 20850

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

The Corporation Trust Company

1209 Orange Street Wilmington, DE 19801

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 631-470-2734

 

Date of fiscal year end: 6/30

 

Date of reporting period: 6/30/23

 

 

(QUANTIFIED LOGO)

 

Annual Report 

June 30, 2023

 

Quantified Managed Income Fund Quantified Market Leaders Fund
Investor Class Shares QBDSX Investor Class Shares QMLFX
Advisor Class Shares QBDAX Advisor Class Shares QMLAX
   
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund Quantified STF Fund
Investor Class Shares QALTX Investor Class Shares QSTFX
Advisor Class Shares QALAX Advisor Class Shares QSTAX
   
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund
Investor Class Share QSPMX Investor Class Shares QFITX
   
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund Quantified Common Ground Fund
Investor Class Shares QEVOX Investor Class Shares QCGDX
   
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund
Investor Class Shares QTSSX Investor Class Shares QRDTX
   
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund
Investor Class Shares QGITX

 

 

 

 

 

1-855-64-QUANT (1-855-647-8268) 

www.advisorspreferred.com

 

 

Distributed by Ceros Financial Services, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 28, 2023

 

Dear Shareholders:

 

This annual report for the Quantified Funds discusses the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The Quantified Funds are sub-advised by Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd., and actively managed using dynamic asset allocation. The Funds offer a three-dimensional approach to diversification that aims to increase the odds that more of our investors’ portfolios are correctly positioned to weather market storms.

 

The Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund returned 35.28% for the year. For the same period, the S&P 500 Total Return Index gained 19.59%, and a blended benchmark of 50% of the S&P 500 Total Return Index and 50% of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index rose 9.18%. The Fund seeks out daily patterns in the stock market that have been found to be determinative of probable future price direction. The Fund was intermittently exposed to the market during the third quarter of 2022. It was more active during the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023 than it had been in years. It frequently maxed out leverage at 2X for short periods, while also often shorting. The Fund captured market patterns in the second quarter of 2023, resulting in very short-term mean-reversion trading following the previous quarter’s long bias. As a result, the Fund maintained a balanced split between long and short positions, with frequent trading. This activity helped the Fund identify current market patterns and outperform its benchmarks. The Fund uses futures to achieve leverage.

 

The Quantified Market Leaders Fund returned 10.86% for the Investor class shares for the period and - 10.25% for the Advisor class shares. For the same period the Fund’s benchmark, the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index, gained 14.24% and the Fund’s former benchmark, the FT Wilshire 5000 Full Cap Total Return Index, rose 19.14%. On August 26, 2022, the Fund was at its maximum equity exposure of 156%. By August 31, it had dropped to just 22%. The Fund started the fourth quarter of 2022 in risk-off mode with a market exposure of 9%, its lowest possible level. In mid-October, equity markets began to rebound. The Fund reacted to the emerging uptrend by raising its equity exposure and, by the start of December, the Fund was back to its maximum exposure of 156%. As the market came under pressure, the Fund lowered its market exposure to 28%. It continued to shift between defensive and offensive postures during the first quarter of 2023. During these three quarters, whipsaw trades caused the Fund to underperform. However, the Fund moved from 100% market exposure to its maximum of 156% at the start of the second quarter and it closed out the period at a new high for 2023. The Fund uses swaps to achieve leverage.

 

The Quantified STF Fund returned 14.84% for the year for the Investor class shares and 14.12% for the Advisor class shares. For the same period, the NASDAQ 100 Total Return Index gained 33.13%. The Fund follows easily identifiable up and down trends in the market based solely on the price action of the NASDAQ 100. The Fund uses futures to achieve leverage and inverse positions. On the first day of the third quarter, the Fund had -1.0X exposure. As a dynamically managed, tactical fund, QSTFX was very responsive during the quarter: On July 6, exposure changed to 0X. On July 12, it decreased back to -1.0X. On July 19, exposure changed to 0X. On July 21, it rose to 1.0X, and on August 29 it fell back to 0X. On September 6, exposure changed to -1.0X, and on September 9 it again rose to 0X. On September 12, exposure increased to 1.0X, and on September 13 changed to 0X. On September 16, exposure decreased again to -1.0X. On November 10, exposure changed to 0X. On November 30, it rose to 1.0X. On December 15, exposure decreased to 0X. On December 23, it changed once again to -1.0X where it remained through year-end. The Fund was highly responsive during the first quarter of 2023, adjusting its exposure multiple times before moving to 2X long on March 23rd where it remained throughout the second quarter of 2023. 

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The Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund returned 14.58% for the year, while the S&P 500 Total Return Index gained 19.59%. Both stocks and bonds fell in the third quarter. On August 26, the Fund was at its maximum equity exposure. By August 31, it had dropped to just 22%. The Fund started the fourth quarter in a risk-off mode with no market exposure. In mid-October, equity markets began to rebound. The Fund reacted to the emerging uptrend by raising its equity exposure. By the start of December, the Fund was back to its maximum exposure of 156%. When the market came under pressure, the Fund reacted by lowering market exposure to 25%. It switched between defensive and offensive postures multiple times during the first quarter of 2023, before it returned to a 56% leveraged stance on April 3rd.

 

The Quantified Common Ground Fund returned 1.39% for the year, while the S&P Composite 1500 Total Return Index gained 19.24%. The Fund invests in securities of issuers that can be considered compliant with both ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and BRI (Biblically Responsible Investing) standards. The Fund favored Utilities for the third quarter of 2022 and Consumer Staples in July and September which detracted from performance. In November and December, the Fund tilted toward the Energy and Materials sectors. About half of the sector positions were a net negative to the Fund in the fourth quarter. In the first quarter of 2023, the Fund continued to focus on the Energy, Industrials and Materials sectors; however, half of the sectors positions negatively impacted the Fund. In the 2nd quarter of 2023, the Fund favored the Financial and Materials sectors, which were generally positive. Despite this positive performance, investment in sectors that underperformed the market led to the Fund underperforming its benchmark for the quarter.

 

The Quantified Evolution Plus Fund returned -6.46% for the period, while the S&P 500 Total Return Index gained 19.59% for the twelve months. The Fund began the third quarter invested in the U.S. dollar, gold, and intermediate Treasurys. By the end of the quarter, it had transitioned to a portfolio largely dominated by the U.S. dollar and commodities futures. During the fourth quarter, the Fund was largely allocated to the U.S. dollar which fell after a significant run-up causing the Fund to underperform. The Fund added international equity exposure during the first quarter of 2023. It started the second quarter of the year with an overweight position in cash and small-capitalization stocks. In May, the Fund shifted its weight towards emerging markets and international equities. By the end of the period, the Fund had moved to overweight emerging markets and international equities, including a significant portion of the S&P 500, essentially eliminating its earlier cash exposure.

 

The Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund returned -7.28% for the year, while the S&P 500 Total Return Index was up 19.59%. The Fund began employing leverage during the third quarter, which it achieves by using swaps. Its move to 140% invested brought brief gains. But those gains were lost as the market moved lower. The Fund started the fourth quarter in a risk-off mode with a market exposure of 40%, its lowest possible level. By the start of December, the Fund was back to its maximum exposure of 146%, anticipating a continuation of the new market rally. However, the market came under pressure, and by late December, the S&P 500 had given up half of its fourth-quarter gains. After starting the first quarter of 2023 fully invested, the Fund moved to a defensive position in mid-March and reentered the market in the second quarter during which it was able to recover some of its losses from the previous period, but it ended the year in a loss.

 

The Quantified Alternative Investment Fund returned -1.71% for the Investor class shares and -2.24% for the Advisor class shares for the year. For the same period, the S&P 500 Total Return Index gained 19.59%. The Fund manages a ranked portfolio of alternative investments consisting of both asset classes and alternative strategies which historically have not been correlated to the broad markets. In the rotational portion of the Fund, Traditional Energy was the biggest contributor to the Fund’s performance during the third quarter of 2022, while Commodities was the biggest detractor. The Fund’s futures hedging exposure negatively affected performance for the quarter. The Fund’s dividend-paying stock sleeve was the best-

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performing component for the fourth quarter, remaining mostly market neutral to reduce volatility. The Fund’s high-yield-bond trading sleeve outperformed the benchmark while the actively traded long-term government-bond futures overlay was negative and underperformed the Fund’s benchmark for the fourth quarter. The Fund’s rotational portion saw Technology with the highest return for the first quarter and second quarters of 2023. The cash position amounted to approximately 12% at the end of the period.

 

The Quantified Managed Income Fund returned -3.53% for the Investor class for the year and -4.02% for the Advisor class shares. For the same period, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index decreased by - 0.94%. The Quantified Managed Income Fund selects income investments from a universe of bond, equity, REIT and MLP investments to create an optimized risk adjusted return portfolio. The Fund’s rotational ETF sleeve was up for the third quarter of 2022 and the first half of 2023 although it was down for the fourth quarter of 2022. The Fund’s dividend-paying stock sleeve was the best-performing component for the fourth quarter. It remained mostly market neutral to minimize volatility in the first half of 2023. The Fund’s high-yield-bond trading sleeve underperformed the benchmark in the third quarter, although it outperformed the benchmark throughout the remainder of the period. The actively traded long-term government-bond futures overlay was negative for the fourth quarter of 2022, and positive for the first two quarters of 2023.

 

The Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund returned -14.59% for the period, while the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index lost -0.94%. The Fund had a long bias for long-term Treasurys for the third quarter and during the first two months of the fourth quarter. Short exposure to Treasurys at critical times, as well as the breakdown of what had been a remarkably consistent pattern-based trade, caused the Fund to underperform its benchmark for the fourth quarter. An algorithm change in late December aimed at making the Fund more interest-rate agnostic negatively impacted the portfolio during the first quarter of 2023. These changes, however, had a positive impact on the Fund’s performance during the second quarter of 2023. The Fund alternated between nearly 100% long and 50% short exposures as market patterns emerged.

 

The Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund returned -13.36% for the period, while the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index lost -0.94%. The Fund’s strategy is to combine numerous computerized strategies to create a multi-strategy, dynamically risk managed methodology for trading government and high yield bond market indexes represented in the ETF and futures markets. Swaps and futures are utilized to achieve leveraged and inverse positions. The Fund had a long bias for long-term Treasurys for the third quarter of 2022, though short positions were achieved in the earlier portions of each month using futures. Apart from a small amount of exposure to high yields in mid-August and mid-September, the Fund had no exposure to the asset class. The Fund’s long bias for long-term Treasurys continued for the first two months of the fourth quarter. An algorithm change in late December aimed at making the Fund more interest-rate agnostic negatively impacted the portfolio during the first quarter of 2023, causing losses. However, this change benefited its performance in the second quarter of 2023. The Fund alternated between nearly 100% long and 50% short exposures as market patterns emerged.

 

Thank you for your confidence in the Quantified Funds. For further information about the Funds, please visit our website at https://www.flexibleplan.com/our-solutions/quantified-funds.

 

Very truly yours,

 

Jerry Wagner Catherine Ayers-Rigsby
Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. Advisors Preferred, LLC
Sub-adviser Adviser

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Quantified Managed Income Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
        Since Inception Since Inception
  One Year Three Year Five Year March 18, 2016 August 9, 2013
Quantified Managed Income Fund - Investor Class (3.53)% (2.12)% (1.01)% N/A 0.14%
Quantified Managed Income Fund - Advisor Class (4.02)% (2.72)% (1.63)% (0.46)% N/A
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ** (0.94)% (3.96)% 0.77% 0.81% 1.50%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment.

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH) 

 

+Inception date is August 9, 2013

 

*The Performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022, was 1.55% for Investor Class and 2.15% for Advisor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of U.S. investment grade, fixed rate bond market securities, including government, government agency, corporate and mortgage-backed securities. Investors cannot invest directly in an index; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
     
Holdings by Type of Investment ^:     % of Net Assets 
Common Stocks   10.5%
Exchange-Traded Funds:     
Fixed Income Funds   37.0%
Equity Fund   3.3%
Money Market Funds   41.5%
Collateral For Securities Loaned   13.4%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (5.7)%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by Type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

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QUANTIFIED MANAGED INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 10.5%     
     AEROSPACE & DEFENSE – 0.7%     
 980   Lockheed Martin Corporation  $451,172 
 1,102   Northrop Grumman Corporation   502,292 
         953,464 
     BEVERAGES - 0.7%     
 8,147   Coca-Cola Company   490,612 
 2,681   PepsiCo, Inc.   496,575 
         987,187 
     BIOTECH & PHARMA - 1.4%     
 3,660   AbbVie, Inc.   493,112 
 2,194   Amgen, Inc.   487,112 
 963   Eli Lilly and Company   451,628 
 13,044   Pfizer, Inc.   478,454 
         1,910,306 
           
     CHEMICALS - 0.3%     
 1,103   NewMarket Corporation   443,538 
           
     CONSUMER SERVICES - 0.3%     
 6,907   Service Corp International(c)   446,123 
           
     ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 0.3%     
 942   Roper Technologies, Inc.   452,914 
           
     FOOD - 1.1%     
 6,150   General Mills, Inc. (c)   471,705 
 1,938   Hershey Company(c)   483,919 
 4,330   Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.   497,733 
         1,453,357 
     HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 0.4%     
 912   Chemed Corporation(c)   494,003 
           
     HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 1.1%     
 6,472   Colgate-Palmolive Company   498,603 
 3,256   Kimberly-Clark Corporation(c)   449,523 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements. 

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QUANTIFIED MANAGED INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 10.5% (Continued)     
     HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 1.1% (Continued)     
 2,994   Procter & Gamble Company  $454,310 
         1,402,436 
           
     LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 0.3%     
 2,700   Darden Restaurants, Inc. (c)   451,116 
           
     MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 0.4%     
 6,137   Hologic, Inc.(a)   496,913 
           
     RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.1%     
 7,185   BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(a)   452,727 
 842   Costco Wholesale Corporation   453,316 
 2,909   Dollar General Corporation   493,890 
         1,399,933 
           
     RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY – 0.7%     
 5,344   TJX Companies, Inc.   453,118 
 959   Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a)   451,301 
         904,419 
           
     TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 0.4%     
 8,731   Cisco Systems, Inc.   451,742 
           
     TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 0.7%     
 1,154   Mastercard, Inc., Class A   453,868 
 1,907   Visa, Inc., Class A(c)   452,874 
         906,742 
           
     TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.3%     
 12,095   Verizon Communications, Inc.   449,813 
           
     WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.3%     
 6,122   Sysco Corporation   454,252 
           
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $14,085,407)   14,058,258 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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QUANTIFIED MANAGED INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 40.3%     
     EQUITY - 3.3%     
 68,257   WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend Fund  $4,341,145 
           
     FIXED INCOME - 37.0%     
 111,289   Invesco Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt ETF(c)   2,169,023 
 434,654   Invesco Senior Loan ETF(c)   9,145,120 
 179,403   iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF   9,117,260 
 415,446   ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury   9,011,024 
 131,402   SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF(c)   9,191,570 
 93,087   SPDR Nuveen Bloomberg Municipal Bond ETF(c)   4,296,896 
 139,873   VanEck Vectors Intermediate Muni ETF(c)   6,443,949 
         49,374,842 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $53,328,952)   53,715,987 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 41.5%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 41.5%     
 27,705,631   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(b)   27,705,631 
 27,705,631   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(b)   27,705,631 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $55,411,262)   55,411,262 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $55,411,262)   55,411,262 
           
Units         
     COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 13.4%     
 17,870,186   Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.28%(b),(d),(e)   17,870,186 
     TOTAL COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED (Cost $17,870,186)     
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 105.7% (Cost $140,695,807)  $141,055,693 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (5.7)%   (7,610,213)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $133,445,480 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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QUANTIFIED MANAGED INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS 
Number of
Contracts
   Open Short Futures Contracts  Expiration  Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
 33   CME E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Futures  09/15/2023   7,405,613   $(165,475)
 147   Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures  09/20/2023   20,024,163    25,828 
     TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS           (139,647)

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
   
SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(c)All or portion of the security is a loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $17,526,884 at June 30, 2023.

 

(d)Security purchased with cash proceeds of securities lending collateral.

 

(e)Investment is valued using net asset value per share as a practical expedient.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Quantified Market Leaders Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmarks:

 

    Annualized
        Since Inception Since Inception
  One Year Three Year Five Year March 18, 2016 August 9, 2013
Quantified Market Leaders Fund - Investor Class 10.86% 8.38% 7.01% N/A 7.51%
Quantified Market Leaders Fund - Advisor Class 10.25% 7.79% 6.42% 9.34% N/A
Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index ** 14.24% 10.36% 7.18% 9.32% 8.04%
FT Wilshire 5000 Full Cap Index-TR *** 19.14% 13.38% 11.05% 12.66% 11.55%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment.

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

 

+Inception date is August 9, 2013

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022, was 1.50% for Investor Class and 2.10% for Advisor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 95% global equity exposure and 5% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Fund management has selected this index as the new primary index because it believes it aligns better with the Fund’s asset composition.

 

The Quantified Market Leaders Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Quantified Market Leaders Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the the Quantified Market Leaders Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

***The FT Wilshire 5000 Full Cap-TR Index seeks to capture 100% of the investible U.S. market. Investors may not invest in an index directly; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
     
Holdings by Type of Investment: ^     % of Net Assets 
Exchange-Traded Funds:     
Equity Funds   76.4%
Money Market Funds   20.8%
Collateral for Securities Loaned   5.1%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (2.3)%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by Type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings. 

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QUANTIFIED MARKET LEADERS FUND 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 

June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 76.4%     
     EQUITY - 76.4%     
 194,315   Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund  $32,996,630 
 181,171   iShares MSCI EAFE ETF(a)   13,134,898 
 74,178   SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust   32,881,624 
 190,499   Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund(a)   33,120,156 
 57,646   Vanguard Information Technology ETF   25,488,755 
         137,622,063 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $129,275,663)   137,622,063 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 20.8%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 20.8%     
 18,758,823   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(b)   18,758,823 
 18,758,824   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(b)   18,758,824 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $37,517,647)   37,517,647 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $37,517,647)   37,517,647 
           
Units         
     COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 5.1%     
 9,223,617   Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.28-%(b),(c),(d)   9,223,617 
     TOTAL COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED (Cost $9,223,617)     
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 102.3% (Cost $176,016,927)  $184,363,327 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS – (2.3)%   (4,231,014)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $180,132,313 

 

EAFE - Europe, Australasia and Far East
   
ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
   
MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International
   
SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a)All or portion of the security is a loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $9,169,810 at June 30, 2023.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(c)Security purchased with cash proceeds of securities lending collateral.

 

(d)Investment is valued using net asset value per share as a practical expedient.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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QUANTIFIED MARKET LEADERS FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS 
  
Number of
Shares
   Reference Entity  Notional Amount at
June 30, 2023
   Interest Rate Payable (1)  Termination
Date
  Counterparty  Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Long Position:               
 190,420   iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF  $52,399,776   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/25/2024  BRC  $1,045,080 
 109,600   iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF   26,595,536   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/25/2024  BRC   895,628 
 74,530   iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF   7,201,834   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  5/2/2024  BRC   335,469 
 213,410   iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF   20,621,808   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/21/2024  BRC   1,376,314 
 37,380   iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF   3,612,029   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/2/2024  BRC   208,851 
 87,660   iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF   8,470,586   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/25/2024  BRC   292,111 
 10,860   Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF   4,801,858   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/10/2024  BRC   563,500 
 6,260   Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF   2,767,922   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/2/2024  BRC   124,044 
               Total:     $4,840,997 

 

BRC - Barclays Capital

 

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate 

 

(1)Interest rate is based upon predetermined notional amounts, which may be a multiple of the number of shares plus a specified spread.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

11

 

Quantified Alternative Investment Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
        Since Inception Since Inception
  One Year Three Year Five Year March 18, 2016 August 9, 2013
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund - Investor Class (1.71)% 6.86% 2.43% N/A 2.43%
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund - Advisor Class (2.24)% 6.30% 1.88% 2.38% N/A
S&P 500 Total Return Index ** 19.59% 14.60% 12.31% 13.29% 12.40%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment.

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH) 

 

+Inception date is August 9, 2013

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022, was 1.94% for Investor Class and 2.55% for Advisor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged composite of 500 large capitalization companies and includes the reinvestment of dividends. This Index is widely used by professional investors as a performance benchmark for Large-Cap stocks. Investors may not invest in an index directly; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
     
Holdings by Type of Investment: ^     % of Net Assets 
Exchange-Traded Funds:     
Equity Funds   55.8%
Fixed Income Funds   1.2%
Open-End Mutual Funds:     
Alternative Funds   29.7%
Mixed Allocation Funds   0.6%
Money Market Funds   11.5%
Collateral for Securities Loaned   4.7%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (3.5)%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by Type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings. 

12

 

QUANTIFIED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 57.0%     
     EQUITY - 55.8%     
 3,636   ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF  $204,925 
 10,996   ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF(a)   167,139 
 2,256   Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF   165,410 
 3,730   Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF   212,125 
 800   First Trust Cloud Computing ETF   60,752 
 1,178   First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund   65,037 
 522   First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX   31,367 
 2,207   Franklin LibertyQ US Mid Cap Equity ETF   99,094 
 8,236   Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF(c)   230,279 
 2,029   Global X FinTech ETF   44,780 
 377   Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF   39,672 
 487   Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF   26,482 
 2,156   Invesco Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment ETF   90,164 
 3,093   Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF   125,359 
 2,187   Invesco S&P 500 Downside Hedge ETF   72,849 
 877   Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF   179,347 
 961   Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF   282,620 
 438   Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF   39,762 
 1,250   Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF   63,063 
 1,741   iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF   272,832 
 1,109   iShares MSCI Chile ETF   32,361 
 7,558   iShares MSCI India ETF(a)   330,285 
 2,149   iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (c)   133,625 
 793   iShares MSCI South Korea ETF   50,260 
 923   iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF(c)   43,399 
 2,487   Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend   140,281 
 717   SPDR FactSet Innovative Technology ETF   94,674 
 327   SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF   26,258 
 836   Vanguard Industrials ETF   171,823 
 4,942   WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend   198,520 
         3,694,544 
     FIXED INCOME - 1.2%     
 510   iShares Convertible Bond ETF   38,944 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements. 

13

 

QUANTIFIED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 57.0% (Continued)     
     FIXED INCOME - 1.2% (Continued)     
 564   SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF  $39,452 
         78,396 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $3,677,825)   3,772,940 
           
     OPEN-END MUTUAL FUNDS — 30.3%     
     ALTERNATIVE - 29.7%     
 3,745   AlphaCentric Premium Opportunity Fund, Class I(a)   96,499 
 39,796   AQR Alternative Risk Premia Fund, Class I(a)   393,183 
 21,293   AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund, Class I   194,831 
 18,667   AQR Macro Opportunities Fund, Class I   197,684 
 22,241   AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Class I   197,055 
 22,521   Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund, Investor Class   329,257 
 20,339   Campbell Systematic Macro Fund, Class I   196,881 
 35,435   Destinations Multi Strategy Alternatives Fund, Class I   360,021 
         1,965,412 
     MIXED ALLOCATION - 0.6%     
 3,011   Glenmede Secured Options Portfolio(a)   39,595 
           
     TOTAL OPEN-END MUTUAL FUNDS (Cost $1,974,117)   2,005,007 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 11.5%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 11.5%     
 378,887   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(b)   378,887 
 378,888   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(b)   378,888 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $757,775)   757,775 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $757,775)   757,775 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

14

 

QUANTIFIED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Units      Fair Value 
     COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 4.7%     
 311,924   Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.28%(b),(d),(e)   311,924 
     TOTAL COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED (Cost $311,924)     
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 103.5% (Cost $6,721,641)  $6,847,646 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS – (3.5)%   (230,077)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $6,617,569 

 

OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS 
Number of
Contracts
   Open Long Futures Contracts    Expiration    Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 2   CME E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index Futures  09/15/2023  $613,480   $14,084 
     TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS             
                   
OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS 
Number of
Contracts
   Open Short Futures Contracts  Expiration  Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 5   Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures  09/20/2023  $681,094   $781 
     TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS             

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
   
MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International
   
SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(c)All or a portion of the security is on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $307,663 at June 30, 2023.

 

(d)Security purchased with cash proceeds of securities lending collateral.

 

(e)Investment is valued using net asset value per share as a practical expedient.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

15

 

Quantified STF Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
        Since Inception
  One Year Three Year Five Year November 13, 2015
Quantified STF Fund - Investor Class 14.84% 12.56% 14.78% 14.30%
Quantified STF Fund - Advisor Class 14.12% 11.85% 14.08% 13.66%
Nasdaq 100 Total Return Index ** 33.13% 15.23% 17.66% 18.44%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment. 

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH) 

 

+Inception date is November 13, 2015

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022, was 1.64% for Investor Class and 2.24% for Advisor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The Nasdaq 100 Total Return Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market based on market capitalization. The index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnology. Index composition is reviewed on an annual basis in December. Investors may not invest in an index directly; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
 
Holdings by Type of Investment: ^      % of Net Assets 
Certificate of Deposit:   6.9%
Corporate Bonds   11.5%
Exchange-Traded Fund:     
Equity Fund   0.0%*
U.S. Government & Agencies   1.9%
Money Market Funds   52.0%
Collateral For Securities Loaned   0.5%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   27.2%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by Type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

*Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

16

 

QUANTIFIED STF FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 0.0%(a)     
     EQUITY - 0.0%(a)     
 50   Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1  $18,471 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (Cost $18,185)   18,471 

 

Principal      Coupon Rate       
Amount ($)      (%)  Maturity    
     CORPORATE BONDS — 11.5%           
     AUTOMOTIVE — 0.4%           
 1,000,000   Toyota Motor Credit Corporation  0.5000  06/18/24   953,148 
                 
                 
     BANKING — 1.4%           
 1,000,000   Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce  3.1000  04/02/24   977,695 
 1,000,000   Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.  3.4070  03/07/24   984,136 
 1,000,000   PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.  3.9000  04/29/24   982,068 
               2,943,899 
     DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS — 0.5%           
 1,000,000   General Electric Company  3.4500  05/15/24   976,367 
                 
     ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   Enel Generacion Chile S.A.  4.2500  04/15/24   980,299 
 1,000,000   WEC Energy Group, Inc.  0.8000  03/15/24   965,167 
               1,945,466 
     GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 0.5%           
 1,000,000   Thomson Reuters Corporation  3.8500  09/29/24   970,187 
                 
     INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 1.4%           
 1,000,000   Bank of New York Mellon Corporation  0.5000  04/26/24   959,093 
 1,000,000   Brookfield Finance, Inc.  4.0000  04/01/24   986,284 
 1,000,000   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.  0.8000  03/25/24   963,597 
               2,908,974 
     MACHINERY — 0.5%           
 1,000,000   Parker-Hannifin Corporation  2.7000  06/14/24   971,444 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

17

 

QUANTIFIED STF FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Principal      Coupon Rate       
Amount ($)      (%)  Maturity  Fair Value 
     CORPORATE BONDS — 11.5% (Continued)           
     MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 0.5%           
 1,000,000   Becton Dickinson and Company  3.3630  06/06/24  $978,739 
                 
     OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 0.5%           
 1,000,000   Schlumberger Holdings Corporation(b)  3.7500  05/01/24   984,205 
                 
     REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 0.5%           
 1,000,000   Welltower, Inc.  3.6250  03/15/24   983,489 
                 
     RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 0.4%           
 1,000,000   7-Eleven, Inc.(b)  0.8000  02/10/24   969,388 
                 
     SPECIALTY FINANCE — 1.4%           
 1,000,000   Capital One Financial Corp  3.9000  01/29/24   987,830 
 2,000,000   Federal National Mortgage Association  5.2500  02/17/26   1,979,676 
               2,967,506 
     TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   Apple, Inc.  3.0000  02/09/24   986,201 
 1,000,000   Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (d)  1.4500  04/01/24   968,156 
               1,954,357 
     TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 0.5%           
 1,000,000   International Business Machines Corporation  3.0000  05/15/24   977,579 
                 
     TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 0.4%           
 1,000,000   Verizon Communications, Inc.  0.7500  03/22/24   965,328 
                 
     TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 0.8%           
 1,000,000   Ryder System, Inc.  3.6500  03/18/24   983,557 
 1,000,000   Union Pacific Corporation  3.6460  02/15/24   988,174 
               1,971,731 
                 
     TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $25,307,742)         24,421,807 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

18

 

QUANTIFIED STF FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Principal      Coupon Rate       
Amount ($)      (%)  Maturity    Fair Value 
     U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 1.9%           
     GOVERNMENT OWNED, NO GUARANTEE — 1.0%           
 2,000,000   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation  5.6250  03/13/26  $1,987,600 
                 
     GOVERNMENT SPONSORED — 0.9%           
 2,000,000   Federal Home Loan Banks  5.3000  08/15/25   1,983,736 
                 
     TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $4,000,000)         3,971,336 
                 
     CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT — 6.9%           
     AUTOMOTIVE - 0.5%           
 1,000,000   BMW Bank of North America  0.5500  07/30/24   948,990 
                 
     BANKING - 6.4%           
 1,000,000   Bellco Credit Union  5.1500  02/24/25   995,638 
 1,000,000   Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company  4.6000  02/06/26   978,541 
 1,000,000   Charles Schwab Bank SSB  4.7500  02/02/24   996,150 
 1,000,000   Goldman Sachs Bank USA  0.5500  07/29/24   949,116 
 1,000,000   Greenstate Credit Union  0.5000  07/19/24   949,320 
 1,000,000   Local Government Federal Credit Union  4.9000  02/12/24   997,510 
 1,000,000   Sallie Mae Bank  0.5500  07/22/24   948,966 
 1,000,000   State Bank of India  0.6000  08/30/24   945,300 
 1,000,000   Synchrony Bank  0.6500  09/17/24   944,042 
 1,000,000   Texas Exchange Bank SSB  0.5000  07/09/24   950,605 
 1,000,000   Toyota Financial Savings Bank  0.5500  08/05/24   948,238 
 1,000,000   UBS Bank USA  0.5500  08/12/24   946,920 
 1,000,000   Valley Strong Credit Union  5.1000  02/10/25   994,990 
 1,000,000   Wells Fargo Bank NA  4.7500  02/06/24   996,084 
               13,541,420 
                 
     TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (Cost $14,998,863)         14,490,410 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

19

 

QUANTIFIED STF FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 52.0%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS – 52.0%     
 54,896,763   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(c),(f)  $54,896,763 
 54,896,764   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(c),(f)   54,896,764 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $109,793,527)   109,793,527 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $109,793,527)   109,793,527 
           
Units        
     COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 0.5%     
 1,000,000   Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.28%(c),(e),(g)   1,000,000 
     TOTAL COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED (Cost $1,000,000)     
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 72.8% (Cost $155,118,317)  $153,695,551 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 27.2%   57,311,061 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $211,006,612 

 

OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS 
Number of
Contracts
   Open Long Futures Contracts  Expiration  Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 1,377   CME E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index Futures  09/15/2023  $422,380,980   $8,939,388 
                   
     TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS             

 

(a)Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

(b)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is $1,953,593 or 0.9% of net assets.

 

(c)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(d)All or a portion of the security is on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $968,156 at June 30, 2023.

 

(e)Security purchased with cash proceeds of securities lending collateral.

 

(f)See note 10

 

(g)Investment is valued using net asset value per share as a practical expedient.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

20

 

Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the period ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark:

 

      Since Inception
  One Year Three Year August 30, 2019
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund - Investor Class 35.28% 10.84% 10.82%
S&P 500 Total Return Index ** 19.59% 14.60% 13.42%
50/50 S&P 500/Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond *** 9.18% 5.23% 6.00%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment. 

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

+Inception date is August 30, 2019

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022, was 1.68% for Investor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged composite of 500 large capitalization companies and includes the reinvestment of dividends. This Index is widely used by professional investors as a performance benchmark for Large-Cap stocks. Investors may not invest in an index directly; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

***The S&P 500 is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 widely held common stocks. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged market index representative of the U.S. taxable fixed income securities. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

  

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
     
Holdings by Type of Investment ^:      % of Net Assets 
Certificate of Deposit:   8.1%
Corporate Bond   1.6%
Exchange-Traded Funds:     
Equity Fund   0.1%
U.S. Government & Agencies   3.2%
Money Market Funds   79.8%
Other Assets In Excess of Liabilities   7.2%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

21

 

QUANTIFIED PATTERN RECOGNITION FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.1%     
     EQUITY - 0.1%     
 100   SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust  $44,328 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $43,572)   44,328 

 

Principal      Coupon Rate       
Amount ($)      (%)  Maturity    
     CORPORATE BOND — 1.6%           
     SPECIALTY FINANCE — 1.6%           
 1,000,000   Federal National Mortgage Association  5.2500  02/17/26   989,838 
                 
                 
     TOTAL CORPORATE BOND (Cost $1,000,000)         989,838 
                 
     U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 3.2%           
     GOVERNMENT OWNED, NO GUARANTEE — 1.6%           
 1,000,000   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation  5.3000  02/17/26   990,438 
                 
     GOVERNMENT SPONSORED — 1.6%           
 1,000,000   Federal Home Loan Banks  5.6250  03/09/26   993,816 
                 
     TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $2,000,000)         1,984,254 
                 
     CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT — 8.1%           
     BANKING - 8.1%           
 1,000,000   Charles Schwab Bank SSB  4.7500  02/02/24   996,150 
 1,000,000   Connexus Credit Union  5.5000  06/28/24   1,000,337 
 1,000,000   Local Government Federal Credit Union  4.9000  02/12/24   997,510 
 1,000,000   Valley Strong Credit Union  5.1000  02/10/25   994,990 
 1,000,000   Wells Fargo Bank NA  4.7500  02/06/24   996,084 
               4,985,071 
                 
     TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (Cost $5,000,000)         4,985,071 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

22

 

QUANTIFIED PATTERN RECOGNITION FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 79.8%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS – 79.8%     
 24,494,645   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(a)(b)  $24,494,645 
 24,494,646   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(a)(b)   24,494,646 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $48,989,291)   48,989,291 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $48,989,291)   48,989,291 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 92.8% (Cost $57,032,863)  $56,992,782 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 7.2%   4,408,202 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $61,400,984 

 

OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS 
Number of
Contracts
   Open Short Futures Contracts  Expiration  Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 
 382   CME E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Futures  09/15/2023  $85,725,575   $(505,027)
     TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS             

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
   
SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(b)See note 10.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

23

 

Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark: 

 

      Since Inception
  One Year Three Year September 13, 2019
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund - Investor Class (13.36)% (9.64)% (4.94)%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ** (0.94)% (3.96)% (1.23)%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment.

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH) 

 

 

+Inception date is September 13, 2019.

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022, was 1.67% for Investor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of U.S. investment grade, fixed rate bond market securities, including government, government agency, corporate and mortgage-backed securities. Investors cannot invest directly in an index; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
 
Holdings by Type of Investment: ^      % of Net Assets 
Certificate of Deposit   11.9%
Corporate Bonds   20.7%
Exchange-Traded Fund:     
Fixed Income   0.0%*
U.S. Government & Agencies   3.6%
Money Market Funds   37.0%
Collateral For Securities Loaned   0.8%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   26.0%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by Type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

*Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

24

 

QUANTIFIED TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 0.0%(a)     
     FIXED INCOME - 0.0%(a)     
 300   iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF  $30,882 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (Cost $30,985)   30,882 
           
Principal      Coupon Rate       
Amount ($)      (%)  Maturity    
     CORPORATE BONDS — 20.7%           
     AUTOMOTIVE — 0.8%           
 1,000,000   Toyota Motor Credit Corporation  0.5000  06/18/24   953,148 
                 
     BANKING — 1.7%           
 1,000,000   Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.  3.4070  03/07/24   984,135 
 1,000,000   PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.  3.9000  04/29/24   982,068 
               1,966,203 
     DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   General Electric Company  3.4500  05/15/24   976,367 
                 
     ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 1.7%           
 1,000,000   Enel Generacion Chile S.A.  4.2500  04/15/24   980,299 
 1,000,000   WEC Energy Group, Inc.  0.8000  03/15/24   965,167 
               1,945,466 
     ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   Walt Disney Company  7.7500  01/20/24   1,011,106 
                 
     GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 0.8%           
 1,000,000   Thomson Reuters Corporation  3.8500  09/29/24   970,187 
                 
     INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.8%           
 1,000,000   Bank of New York Mellon Corporation  0.5000  04/26/24   959,093 
                 
     MACHINERY — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   Parker-Hannifin Corporation  2.7000  06/14/24   971,444 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

25

 

QUANTIFIED TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Principal      Coupon Rate       
Amount ($)      (%)  Maturity  Fair Value 
     CORPORATE BONDS — 20.7% (Continued)           
     MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   Becton Dickinson and Company  3.3630  06/06/24  $978,739 
                 
     OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   Schlumberger Holdings Corporate(e)  3.7500  05/01/24   984,205 
                 
     REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 1.7%           
 1,000,000   Ventas Realty, L.P.  3.5000  04/15/24   977,854 
 1,000,000   Welltower, Inc.  3.6250  03/15/24   983,489 
               1,961,343 
     RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   7-Eleven, Inc.(e)  0.8000  02/10/24   969,388 
                 
     SPECIALTY FINANCE — 2.6%           
 1,000,000   Capital One Financial Corp  3.9000  01/29/24   987,830 
 2,000,000   Federal National Mortgage Association  5.2500  02/17/26   1,979,677 
               2,967,507 
     TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 1.7%           
 1,000,000   Apple, Inc.  3.0000  02/09/24   986,202 
 1,000,000   Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company  1.4500  04/01/24   968,156 
               1,954,358 
     TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   International Business Machines Corporation(c)  3.0000  05/15/24   977,579 
                 
     TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 0.9%           
 1,000,000   Verizon Communications, Inc.  0.7500  03/22/24   965,328 
                 
     TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 1.7%           
 1,000,000   Ryder System, Inc.  3.6500  03/18/24   983,557 
 1,000,000   Union Pacific Corporation  3.6460  02/15/24   988,173 
               1,971,730 
                 
     TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $24,331,671)         23,483,191 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

26

 

QUANTIFIED TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Principal      Coupon Rate       
Amount ($)      (%)  Maturity  Fair Value 
     U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 3.6%           
     GOVERNMENT OWNED, NO GUARANTEE — 1.8%           
 2,000,000   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation  5.6250  03/13/26  $1,987,600 
                 
     GOVERNMENT SPONSORED — 1.8%           
 2,000,000   Federal Home Loan Banks  5.3000  08/15/25   1,983,736 
                 
     TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $4,000,000)         3,971,336 
                 
     CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT — 11.9%           
     AUTOMOTIVE - 0.8%           
 1,000,000   BMW Bank of North America  0.5500  07/30/24   948,990 
                 
     BANKING - 11.1%           
 1,000,000   Bellco Credit Union  5.1500  02/24/25   995,638 
 1,000,000   Charles Schwab Bank SSB  4.7500  02/02/24   996,149 
 1,000,000   Goldman Sachs Bank USA  0.5500  07/29/24   949,116 
 1,000,000   Greenstate Credit Union  0.5000  07/19/24   949,320 
 1,000,000   Local Government Federal Credit Union  4.9000  02/12/24   997,509 
 1,000,000   Sallie Mae Bank  0.5500  07/22/24   948,967 
 1,000,000   State Bank of India  0.6000  08/30/24   945,300 
 1,000,000   Synchrony Bank  0.6500  09/17/24   944,042 
 1,000,000   Texas Exchange Bank SSB  0.5000  07/09/24   950,605 
 1,000,000   Toyota Financial Savings Bank  0.5500  08/05/24   948,238 
 1,000,000   UBS Bank USA  0.5500  08/12/24   946,920 
 1,000,000   Valley Strong Credit Union  5.1000  02/10/25   994,990 
 1,000,000   Wells Fargo Bank NA  4.7500  02/06/24   996,084 
               12,562,878 
                 
     TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (Cost $13,998,864)         13,511,868 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

27

 

QUANTIFIED TACTICAL FIXED INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 37.0%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 37.0%     
 20,956,664   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(b)  $20,956,664 
 20,956,663   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(b)   20,956,663 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $41,913,327)   41,913,327 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $41,913,327)   41,913,327 
           
Units        
     COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 0.8%     
 930,320   Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.28%(b),(d),(f)   930,320 
     TOTAL COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED (Cost $930,320)     
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 74.0% (Cost $85,205,167)  $83,840,924 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 26.0%   29,474,545 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $113,315,469 

 

OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS
Number of
Contracts
   Open Short Futures Contracts  Expiration    Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 457   Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures  09/20/2023  $62,251,992   $65,281 
     TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS             

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
   
LP - Limited Partnership
   
S/A - Société Anonyme

 

(a)Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(c)All or a portion of the security is on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $910,520 at June 30, 2023.

 

(d)Security purchased with cash proceeds of securities lending collateral.

 

(e)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is $1,953,593 or 1.7% of net assets.

 

(f)Investment is valued using net asset value per share as a practical expedient.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

28

 

Quantified Evolution Plus Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark:

 

      Since Inception
  One Year Three Year September 30, 2019
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund - Investor Class (6.46)% (0.90)% (3.72)%
S&P 500 Total Return Index ** 19.59% 14.60% 13.18%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment.

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

+Inception date is September 30, 2019.

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022, was 1.69% for Investor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged composite of 500 large capitalization companies and includes the reinvestment of dividends. This index is widely used by professional investors as a performance benchmark for large-cap stocks. Investors may not invest in an index directly; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
 
Holdings by Type of Investment: ^     % of Net Assets 
Certificate of Deposit   8.1%
Corporate Bond   2.0%
Exchange-Traded Fund:     
Equity   0.4%
U.S. Government & Agencies   4.0%
Money Market Funds   59.4%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   26.1%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by Type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

Please refer to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

29

 

QUANTIFIED EVOLUTION PLUS FUND
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 0.4%     
     EQUITY - 0.4%     
 450   SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(a)  $199,476 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (Cost $196,469)   199,476 

 

Principal      Coupon Rate       
Amount ($)      (%)  Maturity    
     CORPORATE BOND — 2.0%           
     SPECIALTY FINANCE — 2.0%           
 1,000,000   Federal National Mortgage Association  5.2500  02/17/26   989,838 
                 
     TOTAL CORPORATE BOND (Cost $1,000,000)         989,838 
                 
     U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 4.0%           
     GOVERNMENT OWNED, NO GUARANTEE — 2.0%           
 1,000,000   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation  5.3000  02/17/26   990,438 
                 
     GOVERNMENT SPONSORED — 2.0%           
 1,000,000   Federal Home Loan Banks  5.6250  03/09/26   993,816 
                 
     TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $2,000,000)         1,984,254 
                 
     CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT — 8.1%           
     BANKING - 8.1%           
 1,000,000   Charles Schwab Bank SSB  4.7500  02/02/24   996,150 
 1,000,000   Local Government Federal Credit Union  4.9000  02/12/24   997,510 
 1,000,000   Valley Strong Credit Union  5.1000  02/10/25   994,990 
 1,000,000   Wells Fargo Bank NA  4.7500  02/06/24   996,084 
               3,984,734 
                 
     TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (Cost $4,000,000)         3,984,734 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

30

 

QUANTIFIED EVOLUTION PLUS FUND
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 59.4%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS – 59.4%     
 11,930,443   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(b)  $11,930,443 
 11,930,442   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(b)   11,930,442 
 5,409,317   First American Government Obligations Fund Class X, 5.01%(b), (c)   5,409,317 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $29,270,202)   29,270,202 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $29,270,202)   29,270,202 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 73.9% (Cost $36,466,671)  $36,428,504 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 26.1%   12,865,353 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $49,293,857 

 

OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS 
Number of
Contracts
   Open Long Futures Contracts  Expiration  Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 87   CME E-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Futures  09/15/2023  $19,523,888   $250,313 
     TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS             

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
   
SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(c)All or a portion of this investment is a holding of the QEPF Fund Limited.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

31

 

QUANTIFIED EVOLUTION PLUS FUND
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS
 
       Notional
Amount at
      Termination     Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Number of Shares   Reference Entity  June 30, 2023   Interest Rate Payable (1)  Date  Counterparty  (Depreciation) 
Long Position:                     
 1,136,800   iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF  $44,971,808   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/18/2024  BRC  $(652,757)
 4,700   iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   185,932   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/19/2024  BRC   (1,939)
 3,900   iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   154,284   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/25/2024  BRC   (228)
 3,000   iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   118,680   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/29/2024  BRC   237 
 24,400   iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   965,264   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  8/1/2024  BRC   635 
 27,600   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   1,702,920   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  5/30/2024  BRC   (29,909)
 93,300   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   5,756,610   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/13/2024  BRC   (45,412)
 800   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   49,360   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/14/2024  BRC   93 
 1,400   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   86,380   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/21/2024  BRC   894 
 2,100   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   129,570   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/24/2024  BRC   3,437 
 1,000   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   61,700   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/27/2024  BRC   1,858 
 1,100   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   67,870   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/28/2024  BRC   2,835 
 400   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   24,680   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/7/2024  BRC   (328)
 16,000   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   987,200   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/11/2024  BRC   14,128 
 292,600   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   18,053,420   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/18/2024  BRC   69,816 
 400   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   24,680   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/19/2024  BRC   115 
 61,400   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   3,788,380   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/2/2024  BRC   98,896 
 2,700   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   166,590   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/25/2024  BRC   3,072 
 5,400   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   333,180   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/3/2024  BRC   5,823 
 600   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   37,020   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  7/5/2024  BRC   773 
 5,800   Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF   357,860   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  8/1/2024  BRC   613 
                   Total:  $(527,348)

 

BRC - Barclays Capital

 

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

 

(1)Interest rate is based upon predetermined notional amounts, which may be a multiple of the number of shares plus a specified spread.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

32

 

Quantified Common Ground Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark:

 

      Since Inception
  One Year Three Year December 27, 2019
Quantified Common Ground Fund - Investor Class 1.39% 14.44% 10.16%
S&P Composite 1500 Total Return Index ** 19.24% 14.67% 11.02%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment. 

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

+Inception date is December 27, 2019.

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022, was 1.71% for Investor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The S&P Composite 1500® Total Return Index combines three leading indices, the S&P 500® Total Return Index, the S&P MidCap 400®, and the S&P SmallCap 600®, to cover approximately 90% of U.S. market capitalization. It is designed for investors seeking to replicate the performance of the U.S. equity market or benchmark against a representative universe of tradable stocks. Investors cannot invest directly in an index; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:    
     
Holdings by Type of Investment ^:     % of Net Assets 
Common Stocks   91.9%
Money Market Funds   9.7%
Collateral For Securities Loaned   30.1%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (31.7)%
    100.0%
      
^The Holdings by type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

33

 

QUANTIFIED COMMON GROUND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 91.9%     
     AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.5%     
 7,012   General Dynamics Corporation  $1,508,632 
           
     APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 4.8%     
 9,158   Deckers Outdoor Corporation(a)   4,832,310 
           
     ASSET MANAGEMENT - 1.0%     
 20,771   ODP Corporation(a)   972,498 
           
     BANKING - 3.6%     
 67,960   Bancorp, Inc.(a)   2,218,894 
 33,756   Bank of Hawaii Corporation(c)   1,391,760 
         3,610,654 
     BIOTECH & PHARMA - 5.9%     
 16,986   Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)   5,977,543 
           
     CHEMICALS - 3.5%     
 5,209   Albemarle Corporation   1,162,076 
 67,854   Mosaic Company   2,374,890 
         3,536,966 
     CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 1.1%     
 4,711   Vulcan Materials Company(c)   1,062,048 
           
     CONSUMER SERVICES - 1.6%     
 131,102   Perdoceo Education Corporation(a)   1,608,622 
           
     CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - 3.1%     
 45,216   Greif, Inc., Class A   3,114,930 
           
     FOOD - 9.6%     
 43,125   Ingredion, Inc. (c)   4,569,094 
 59,103   McCormick & Company, Inc. (c)   5,155,554 
         9,724,648 
     HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 12.5%     
 27,192   Cardinal Health, Inc.   2,571,547 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

34

 

QUANTIFIED COMMON GROUND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 91.9% (Continued)     
     HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 12.5% (Continued)     
 34,081   DaVita, Inc.(a)  $3,424,119 
 2,478   Humana, Inc.   1,107,988 
 158,407   Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a)   2,250,963 
 40,594   Tenet Healthcare Corporation(a)   3,303,540 
         12,658,157 
     HOME CONSTRUCTION - 4.1%     
 17,623   KB Home(c)   911,285 
 56,513   Masco Corporation   3,242,716 
         4,154,001 
     INDUSTRIAL INTERMEDIATE PROD - 0.7%     
 4,424   Chart Industries, Inc.(a) (c)   706,911 
           
     INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 4.5%     
 47,634   MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc., Class A   4,538,567 
           
     INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 0.9%     
 8,124   Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.   918,662 
           
     INSURANCE – 12.0%     
 53,345   Aflac, Inc.(c)   3,723,481 
 87,634   Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (c)   8,408,483 
         12,131,964 
     INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 0.5%     
 1,667   Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(a)   478,396 
           
     METALS & MINING - 0.6%     
 39,932   Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(a) (c)   669,260 
           
     OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 0.8%     
 6,735   Marathon Petroleum Corporation   785,301 
           
     OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 2.6%     
 112,071   Core Laboratories, Inc. (c)   2,605,651 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

35

 

QUANTIFIED COMMON GROUND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 91.9% (Continued)     
     RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 3.0%     
 22,376   Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. (c)  $1,209,423 
 107,769   Chico’s FAS, Inc.(a)   576,564 
 44,824   La-Z-Boy, Inc. (c)   1,283,759 
         3,069,746 
     SOFTWARE - 4.6%     
 70,002   Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.(a)   3,187,190 
 6,262   PTC, Inc.(a)   891,083 
 967   ServiceNow, Inc.(a)   543,425 
         4,621,698 
     SPECIALTY FINANCE - 7.6%     
 329,823   MGIC Investment Corporation   5,207,906 
 77,329   PROG Holdings, Inc.(a) (c)   2,483,807 
         7,691,713 
     STEEL - 1.4%     
 13,618   Commercial Metals Company   717,124 
 4,259   Nucor Corporation(c)   698,391 
         1,415,515 
     TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 0.4%     
 2,642   Arista Networks, Inc.(a)   428,163 
           
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $88,272,112)   92,822,556 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.7%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 9.7%     
 4,884,650   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(b)   4,884,650 
 4,884,651   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(b)   4,884,651 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $9,769,301)   9,769,301 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $9,769,301)   9,769,301 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

36

 

QUANTIFIED COMMON GROUND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Units      Fair Value 
     COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 30.1%     
 30,381,715   Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.28%(b),(d),(e)   30,381,715 
     TOTAL COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED (Cost $30,381,715)     
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 131.7% (Cost $128,423,128)  $132,973,572 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (31.7)%   (31,981,832)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $100,991,740 

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(c)All or a portion of the security is on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $29,568,797 at June 30, 2023.

 

(d)Security purchased with cash proceeds of securities lending collateral.

 

(e)Investment is valued using net asset value per share as a practical expedient.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

37

 

Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Since Inception
  One Year March 4, 2021
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund - Investor Class 14.58% (14.70)%
S&P 500 Total Return Index ** 19.59% 9.11%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment.

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

+Inception date is March 4, 2021.

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022 was 1.75% for Investor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged composite of 500 large capitalization companies and includes the reinvestment of dividends. This index is widely used by professional investors as a performance benchmark for large-cap stocks. Investors may not invest in an index directly; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
     
Holdings by Type of Investment ^:     % of Net Assets 
Exchange-Traded Fund     
Equity   80.9%
Money Market Funds   20.7%
Collateral For Securities Loaned   27.8%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (29.4)%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

38

 

QUANTIFIED TACTICAL SECTORS FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 80.9%     
     EQUITY - 80.9%     
 83,705   Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund(a)  $14,213,946 
 31,441   SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(a)   13,937,166 
 81,871   Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund(a)   14,234,092 
 32,173   Vanguard Information Technology ETF(a)   14,225,614 
         56,610,818 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $48,817,661)   56,610,818 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 20.7%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 20.7%     
 7,231,636   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(b)(d)   7,231,636 
 7,231,635   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(b)   7,231,635 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $14,463,271)   14,463,271 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $14,463,271)   14,463,271 
           
Units        
     COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 27.8%     
 19,442,337   Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 5.28%(b),(c),(d),(e)   19,442,337 
     TOTAL COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED (Cost $19,442,337)     
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 129.4% (Cost $82,723,269)  $90,516,426 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (29.4)%   (20,564,812)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $69,951,614 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
   
SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a)All or a portion of the security is on loan. Total loaned securities had a value of $19,342,235 at June 30, 2023.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(c)Security purchased with cash proceeds of securities lending collateral.

 

(d)A portion of the investment is held as collateral for open swap contracts.

 

(e)Investment is valued using net asset value per share as a practical expedient.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

39

 

QUANTIFIED TACTICAL SECTORS FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS
 
Number of
Shares
   Reference Entity  Notional
Amount at
June 30, 2023
   Interest Rate
Payable (1)
  Termination
Date
  Counterparty  Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Long Position:                     
 69,720   Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund   11,839,153   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/21/2024  BRC  $1,360,100 
 5,800   Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund   984,898   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  8/1/2024  BRC   14,734 
 24,470   SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust   10,847,062   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/17/2024  BRC   676,801 
 720   SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust   319,162   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  6/7/2024  BRC   14,696 
 3,690   SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust   1,635,703   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  8/1/2024  BRC   22,219 
 70,610   Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund   12,276,255   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  5/2/2024  BRC   1,529,472 
 27,620   Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF   12,212,459   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  5/2/2024  BRC   1,470,104 
                   Total:  $5,088,126 

 

BRC - Barclays Capital

 

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

 

(1)Interest rate is based upon predetermined notional amounts, which may be a multiple of the number of shares plus a specified spread.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

40

 

Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Since Inception
  One Year April 14, 2021
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund - Investor Class (7.28)% (9.63)%
S&P 500 Total Return Index ** 19.59% 5.13%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment. 

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

+Inception date is April 14, 2021.

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022 was 1.76% for Investor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged composite of 500 large capitalization companies and includes the reinvestment of dividends. This index is widely used by professional investors as a performance benchmark for large-cap stocks. Investors may not invest in an index directly; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
     
Holdings by Type of Investment ^:     % of Net Assets 
Exchange-Traded Funds     
Equity   86.6%
Money Market Funds   11.9%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   1.5%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

41

 

QUANTIFIED RISING DIVIDEND TACTICAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 86.6%     
     EQUITY - 86.6%     
 10,986   Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1  $4,058,448 
 36,542   Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF   5,468,145 
 87,385   Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF   5,488,652 
 39,719   Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF   6,451,557 
 65,385   Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF   4,909,760 
         26,376,562 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $25,226,887)   26,376,562 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 11.9%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 11.9%     
 1,808,484   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(a)   1,808,484 
 1,808,484   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(a)   1,808,484 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $3,616,968)   3,616,968 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,616,968)   3,616,968 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.5% (Cost $28,843,855)  $29,993,530 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 1.5%   452,833 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $30,446,363 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS 
  
Number of
Shares
   Reference Entity  Notional
Amount at
June 30, 2023
   Interest Rate Payable (1)  Termination
Date
  Counterparty  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Long Position:                   
 1,690   Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1  $624,320   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  5/2/2024  BRC  $78,387 
 85,390   Invesco S&P 500 Eql Wght ETF   12,777,760   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  5/2/2024  BRC   313,561 
 12,220   Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF   767,538   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  5/2/2024  BRC   (4,421)
 6,100   Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF   990,823   USD SOFR plus 35 bp  5/2/2024  BRC   37,418 
 10,070   Vanguard Intlernational Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF 756,156       USD SOFR plus 35 bp  5/2/2024  BRC   7,413 
                   Total:  $432,358 

 

BRC - Barclays Capital

 

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

 

(1)Interest rate is based upon predetermined notional amounts, which may be a multiple of the number of shares plus a specified spread.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

42

 

Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended June 30, 2023, as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Since Inception
  One Year April 15, 2021
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund - Investor Class (14.59)% (8.68)%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ** (0.94)% (4.88)%

 

Comparison of Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment. 

Since Inception through June 30, 2023 +

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

+Inception date is April 15, 2021.

 

*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual fund operating expense ratio, as provided in the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2022 was 1.71% for Investor Class shares. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-855-647-8268. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain these as well as other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus may be obtained by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

**The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of U.S. investment grade, fixed rate bond market securities, including government, government agency, corporate and mortgage-backed securities. Investors cannot invest directly in an index; unlike the Fund’s returns, the index does not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

Portfolio holdings by types of investments as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
 
Holdings by Type of Investment ^:      % of Net Assets 
Certificate of Deposit   9.2%
Corporate Bond   2.3%
Exchange-Traded Fund     
Fixed Income   0.3%
U.S. Government & Agencies   4.6%
Money Market Funds   78.2%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   5.4%
    100.0%

 

^The Holdings by type of Investment detail does not include derivative exposure.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this annual report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

43

 

QUANTIFIED GOVERNMENT INCOME TACTICAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2023

 

Shares        Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 0.3%       
     FIXED INCOME - 0.3%         
 1,200   iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF    $123,528 
               
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (Cost $123,698)   123,528 
           
Principal      Coupon Rate       
Amount ($)      (%)  Maturity    
     CORPORATE BOND — 2.3%           
     SPECIALTY FINANCE — 2.3%           
 1,000,000   Federal National Mortgage Association  5.2500  02/17/26   989,838 
                 
     TOTAL CORPORATE BOND (Cost $1,000,000)         989,838 
                 
     U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 4.6%           
     GOVERNMENT OWNED, NO GUARANTEE — 2.3%           
 1,000,000   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation  5.3000  02/17/26   990,438 
                 
     GOVERNMENT SPONSORED — 2.3%           
 1,000,000   Federal Home Loan Banks  5.6250  03/09/26   993,816 
                 
     TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $2,000,000)         1,984,254 
                 
     CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT — 9.2%           
     BANKING - 9.2%           
 1,000,000   Charles Schwab Bank SSB  4.7500  02/02/24   996,150 
 1,000,000   Local Government Federal Credit Union  4.9000  02/12/24   997,510 
 1,000,000   Valley Strong Credit Union  5.1000  02/10/25   994,990 
 1,000,000   Wells Fargo Bank NA  4.7500  02/06/24   996,084 
               3,984,734 
                 
     TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (Cost $4,000,000)         3,984,734 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

44

 

QUANTIFIED GOVERNMENT INCOME TACTICAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 78.2%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 78.2%     
 16,883,843   Fidelity Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.98%(a)(b)  $16,883,843 
 16,883,843   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class Z, 4.97%(a)(b)   16,883,843 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $33,767,686)   33,767,686 
           
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $33,767,686)   33,767,686 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 94.6% (Cost $40,891,384)  $40,850,040 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 5.4%   2,345,396 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $43,195,436 

 

OPEN FUTURES CONTRACTS 
Number of
Contracts
   Open Short Futures Contracts  Expiration  Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 175   Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures  09/20/2023  $23,838,290   $23,363 
     TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS             

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.

 

(b)See note 10.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

45

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2023

 

   Quantified   Quantified   Quantified   Quantified 
   Managed   Market Leaders   Alternative   STF 
   Income Fund   Fund   Investment Fund   Fund 
Assets:                    
Investment securities:                    
At cost  $140,695,807   $176,016,927   $6,721,641   $155,118,317 
At value (a)  $141,055,693   $184,363,327   $6,847,646   $153,695,551 
Cash               25,776,222 
Deposits with brokers for futures   2,062,629        76,945    23,172,094 
Receivable:                    
Securities sold   11,331,841            55,477 
Dividends and Interest   264,690    313,946    2,673    714,629 
Unrealized appreciation on futures   25,828        14,865    8,939,388 
Fund shares sold   697,458    125,813    199    45,568 
Unrealized appreciation on swaps       4,840,997         
Prepaid expenses and other assets   24,924    9,106    8,109    51,772 
Total Assets   155,463,063    189,653,189    6,950,437    212,450,701 
                     
Liabilities:                    
Payables:                    
Collateral on securities loaned   17,870,186    9,223,617    311,924    1,000,000 
Securities purchased   3,545,116             
Fund shares redeemed   248,691    53,061    145    105,676 
Unrealized depreciation on futures   165,475             
Investment advisory fees   81,881    118,939    4,050    161,719 
Payable to related parties   55,284    61,749    13,963    111,898 
Distribution (12b-1) fees   29,484    39,742    1,393    40,566 
Shareholder service fees - Investor Class   17,679    23,768    801    24,230 
Interest payable   3,787             
Due to custodian           592     
Total Liabilities   22,017,583    9,520,876    332,868    1,444,089 
                     
Net Assets  $133,445,480   $180,132,313   $6,617,569   $211,006,612 
                     
Net Assets Consist of:                    
Capital Stock  $152,305,356   $252,525,056   $9,080,152   $243,362,531 
Accumulated losses   (18,859,876)   (72,392,743)   (2,462,583)   (32,355,919)
Net Assets  $133,445,480   $180,132,313   $6,617,569   $211,006,612 
                     
Net Asset Value Per Share                    
Investor Class Shares:                    
Net Assets  $133,422,232   $179,967,448   $6,546,468   $210,777,504 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized)   16,067,704    17,800,666    713,829    15,933,271 
Net asset value, (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering and redemption price per share  $8.30   $10.11   $9.17   $13.23 
Advisor Class Shares:                    
Net Assets  $23,248   $164,865   $71,101   $229,108 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized)   2,785    16,660    7,870    18,285 
Net asset value, (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering and redemption price per share  $8.35   $9.90   $9.03   $12.53 
                     
(a)Includes loaned securities with a value of $17,526,884, $9,169,810, $307,663 and $986,156, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

   Quantified   Quantified   Quantified Evolution   Quantified 
   Pattern   Tactical Fixed   Plus Fund   Common 
   Recognition Fund   Income Fund   (Consolidated)   Ground Fund 
Assets:                    
Investment securities:                    
At cost  $57,032,863   $85,205,167   $36,466,671   $128,423,128 
At value (a)  $56,992,782   $83,840,924   $36,428,504   $132,973,572 
Cash   2,065,950    25,241,015    11,990,248     
Deposits with brokers   2,555,659    4,709,695    1,065,656     
Receivable:                    
Unrealized appreciation on futures       65,281    250,313     
Dividends and Interest   345,681    517,307    257,783    101,018 
Fund shares sold   11,479    42,981    56,603    676,792 
Unrealized appreciation on swaps           203,225     
Securities sold   154,458    30,880         
Prepaid expenses and other assets   17,898    19,001    4,638    7,955 
Total Assets   62,143,907    114,467,084    50,256,970    133,759,337 
                     
Liabilities:                    
Payables:                    
Unrealized depreciation on futures   505,027             
Fund shares redeemed   122,444    55,005    35,120    97,025 
Investment advisory fees   61,080    77,271    41,309    74,578 
Payable to related parties   29,940    58,110    30,059    31,274 
Distribution (12b-1) fees   15,270    19,318    10,327    18,644 
Shareholder service fees - Investor Class   9,162    11,591    6,196    11,187 
Due to custodian               41,748 
Securities purchased           109,529    2,109,758 
Collateral on securities loaned       930,320        30,381,715 
Unrealized depreciation on swaps           730,573     
Interest payable               1,668 
Total Liabilities   742,923    1,151,615    963,113    32,767,597 
                     
Net Assets  $61,400,984   $113,315,469   $49,293,857   $100,991,740 
                     
Net Assets Consist of:                    
Capital Stock  $73,199,166   $158,437,861   $59,314,576   $119,988,230 
Accumulated losses   (11,798,182)   (45,122,392)   (10,020,719)   (18,996,490)
Net Assets  $61,400,984   $113,315,469   $49,293,857   $100,991,740 
                     
Net Asset Value Per Share                    
Investor Class Shares:                    
Net Assets  $61,400,984   $113,315,469   $49,293,857   $100,991,740 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized)   5,465,123    14,331,076    6,614,228    7,707,422 
Net asset value, (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering and redemption price per share  $11.24   $7.91   $7.45   $13.10 
                     
(a)Includes loaned securities with a value of $0, $910,520, $0 and $29,568,797, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

   Quantified   Quantified   Quantified 
   Tactical   Rising Dividend   Government Income 
   Sectors Fund   Tactical Fund   Tactical Fund 
Assets:               
Investment securities:               
At cost  $82,723,269   $28,843,855   $40,891,384 
At value (a)  $90,516,426   $29,993,530   $40,850,040 
Deposits with brokers           2,178,073 
Receivable:               
Dividends and Interest   104,118    48,560    197,641 
Fund shares sold   64,318        24,180 
Unrealized appreciation on futures           23,363 
Unrealized appreciation on swaps   5,088,126    436,779     
Prepaid expenses and other assets   13,115    16,762    15,303 
Total Assets   95,786,103    30,495,631    43,288,600 
                
Liabilities:               
Payables:               
Collateral on securities loaned   19,442,337         
Securities purchased   5,785,539        40,939 
Collateral for swap contract   500,000         
Investment advisory fees   50,634    24,024    27,370 
Payable to related parties   26,927    6,903    8,011 
Distribution (12b-1) fees   12,659    6,006    6,842 
Fund shares redeemed   8,798    4,310    5,895 
Shareholder service fees - Investor Class   7,595    3,604    4,107 
Unrealized depreciation on swaps       4,421     
Total Liabilities   25,834,489    49,268    93,164 
                
Net Assets  $69,951,614   $30,446,363   $43,195,436 
                
Net Assets Consist of:               
Capital Stock  $113,413,865   $39,851,300   $55,163,149 
Accumulated losses   (43,462,251)   (9,404,937)   (11,967,713)
Net Assets  $69,951,614   $30,446,363   $43,195,436 
                
Net Asset Value Per Share               
Investor Class Shares:               
Net Assets  $69,951,614   $30,446,363   $43,195,436 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized)   10,462,462    3,928,663    5,345,678 
Net asset value, (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering and redemption price per share  $6.69   $7.75   $8.08 
                
(a)Includes loaned securities with a value of $19,342,235, $0, and $0, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended June 30, 2023

 

   Quantified   Quantified   Quantified   Quantified 
   Managed   Market Leaders   Alternative   STF 
   Income Fund   Fund   Investment Fund   Fund 
Investment Income                    
Dividends  $2,813,284   $2,289,546   $337,104   $12,345 
Interest   3,280,949    2,483,704    93,224    3,126,348 
Securities lending, net   423,044    86,860    22,790    1,695 
Total Investment Income   6,517,277    4,860,110    453,118    3,140,388 
                     
Expenses                    
Investment advisory fees   1,220,002    1,691,254    87,611    1,355,001 
Administration fees   279,428    382,401    27,733    234,189 
Distribution (12b-1) fees                    
Investor Class   406,615    563,387    29,035    338,173 
Advisor Class   210    1,458    674    2,310 
Shareholder services fees - Investor Class   243,969    338,032    17,421    202,904 
Miscellaneous expenses   9,000    9,000    9,000    9,000 
Interest expense on line of credit   1,672        10,519     
Custody overdraft fees           1,542     
Total Operating Expenses   2,160,896    2,985,532    183,535    2,141,577 
Less: Expenses waived by the Advisor           (9,000)    
Net Expenses   2,160,896    2,985,532    174,535    2,141,577 
Net Operating Expenses   2,160,896    2,985,532    174,535    2,141,577 
                     
Net Investment Income   4,356,381    1,874,578    278,583    998,811 
                     
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures and Swaps                    
Net realized gain (loss) from:                    
Investments   (5,038,432)   4,509,635    (1,172,009)   (318,433)
Futures   (6,696,854)       (244,480)   15,163,494 
Swaps       (3,585,927)        
Capital gain distributions from underlying investment companies           29,371     
    (11,735,286)   923,708    (1,387,118)   14,845,061 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                    
Investments   613,873    11,537,946    342,585    596,581 
Futures   314,077        27,308    7,232,759 
Swaps       4,840,997         
    927,950    16,378,943    369,893    7,829,340 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures and Swaps   (10,807,336)   17,302,651    (1,017,225)   22,674,401 
                     
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations  $(6,450,955)  $19,177,229   $(738,642)  $23,673,212 
                     

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
For the Year Ended June 30, 2023

 

   Quantified   Quantified   Quantified Evolution   Quantified 
   Pattern   Tactical Fixed   Plus Fund   Common 
   Recognition Fund   Income Fund   (Consolidated)   Ground Fund 
Investment Income                    
Dividends  $2,543   $9,664   $8,693   $1,357,222 
Interest   1,170,157    2,676,551    2,351,397    413,550 
Securities lending, net   1,276    4,263    1,611    17,442 
Total Investment Income   1,173,976    2,690,478    2,361,701    1,788,214 
                     
Expenses                    
Investment advisory fees   311,955    1,170,796    749,712    826,238 
Distribution (12b-1) fees - Investor Class   77,989    292,699    187,428    206,559 
Administration fees   59,703    202,741    132,280    138,938 
Shareholder services fees - Investor Class   46,793    175,619    112,457    123,936 
Custody overdraft fees           99,901      
Interest expense on line of credit               61,760 
Miscellaneous expenses   9,000    9,000    9,000    9,000 
Total Operating Expenses   505,440    1,850,855    1,190,877    1,466,332 
Less: Expenses waived by the Advisor   (9,000)            
Net Expenses   496,440    1,850,855    1,190,877    1,466,332 
Net Operating Expenses   496,440    1,850,855    1,190,877    1,466,332 
                     
Net Investment Income   677,536    839,623    1,170,824    321,882 
                     
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures and Swaps                    
Net realized gain (loss) from:                    
Investments   11,361    (194,655)   (95,954)   (12,073,142)
Futures   6,942,595    (17,382,421)   (2,668,593)    
Swaps       (1,707,023)   (286,628)    
    6,953,956    (19,284,099)   (3,051,175)   (12,073,142)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                    
Investments   (26,019)   472,894    35,602    7,111,681 
Futures   (187,589)   (520,205)   (361,790)    
Swaps           (527,348)    
    (213,608)   (47,311)   (853,536)   7,111,681 
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures and Swaps   6,740,348    (19,331,410)   (3,904,711)   (4,961,461)
                     
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations  $7,417,884   $(18,491,787)  $(2,733,887)  $(4,639,579)
                     

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
For the Year Ended June 30, 2023

 

   Quantified   Quantified   Quantified 
   Tactical   Rising Dividend   Government Income 
   Sectors Fund   Tactical Fund   Tactical Fund 
             
Investment Income               
Dividends  $993,458   $391,019   $8,417 
Interest   1,175,966    269,502    1,241,212 
Securities lending, net   49,472         
Total Investment Income   2,218,896    660,521    1,249,629 
                
Expenses               
Investment advisory fees   1,046,164    311,192    406,060 
Distribution (12b-1) fees - Investor Class   261,541    77,798    101,515 
Administration fees   183,823    62,251    77,504 
Shareholder services fees - Investor Class   156,925    46,679    60,909 
Custody overdraft fees       4,887     
Miscellaneous expenses   9,000    9,000    9,000 
Total Operating Expenses   1,657,453    511,807    654,988 
Less: Expenses waived by the Advisor       (9,000)   (9,000)
Net Expenses   1,657,453    502,807    645,988 
Net Operating Expenses   1,657,453    502,807    645,988 
                
Net Investment Income   561,443    157,714    603,641 
                
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures and Swaps               
Net realized loss from:               
Investments   (540,700)   (2,400,518)   (45,136)
Futures           (7,208,223)
Swaps   (7,736,777)   (2,425,592)    
    (8,277,477)   (4,826,110)   (7,253,359)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:               
Investments   8,484,191    2,071,034    (2,239)
Futures           (209,223)
Swaps   5,088,126    432,358     
    13,572,317    2,503,392    (211,462)
                
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures and Swaps   5,294,840    (2,322,718)   (7,464,821)
                
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations  $5,856,283   $(2,165,004)  $(6,861,180)
                

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Quantified Managed Income Fund 
   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:          
Operations          
Net investment income  $4,356,381   $1,204,742 
Net realized loss from investments and futures   (11,735,286)   (1,224,451)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and futures   927,950    (1,835,652)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting From Operations   (6,450,955)   (1,855,361)
           
Distributions to Shareholders from:          
Investor Class   (951,437)   (983,577)
Total Distributions to Shareholders   (951,437)   (983,577)
           
Shares of Beneficial Interest:          
Proceeds from shares sold          
Investor Class   697,460,323    836,454,520 
Advisor Class   6,885    496 
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions          
Investor Class   950,867    983,336 
Payments for shares redeemed          
Investor Class   (765,786,001)   (750,843,259)
Advisor Class   (45)   (9,931)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Shares of Beneficial Interest   (67,367,971)   86,585,162 
           
           
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (74,770,363)   83,746,224 
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of Year   208,215,843    124,469,619 
End of Year  $133,445,480   $208,215,843 
           
Share Activity          
Investor Class:          
Shares Sold   82,938,445    95,972,082 
Shares issued in reinvestments of Distributions   114,150    113,027 
Shares Redeemed   (91,066,805)   (86,165,513)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding   (8,014,210)   9,919,596 
           
Advisor Class:          
Shares Sold   807    57 
Shares Redeemed   (5)   (1,136)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding   802    (1,079)
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Quantified Market Leaders Fund   Quantified Alternative Investment Fund 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:                    
Operations                    
Net investment income (loss)  $1,874,578   $(265,545)  $278,583   $267,362 
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, futures and Swaps   923,708    (87,902,709)   (1,387,118)   (540,485)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures and swaps   16,378,943    (14,877,155)   369,893    (284,041)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations   19,177,229    (103,045,409)   (738,642)   (557,164)
                     
Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Investor Class       (64,830,712)   (230,177)   (1,531,424)
Advisor Class       (35,129)   (588)   (9,541)
Total Distributions to Shareholders       (64,865,841)   (230,765)   (1,540,965)
                     
Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold                    
Investor Class   390,657,527    497,822,075    61,204,277    118,465,890 
Advisor Class   7,115    27,350    4,778    4,302 
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions                    
Investor Class       64,760,056    230,145    1,531,160 
Advisor Class       35,129    588    9,541 
Payments for shares redeemed                    
Investor Class   (464,048,828)   (521,345,505)   (64,378,963)   (116,078,574)
Advisor Class   (8,198)   (9,263)   (1,849)   (14,664)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Shares of Beneficial Interest   (73,392,384)   41,289,842    (2,941,024)   3,917,655 
                     
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (54,215,155)   (126,621,408)   (3,910,431)   1,819,526 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of Year   234,347,468    360,968,876    10,528,000    8,708,474 
End of Year  $180,132,313   $234,347,468   $6,617,569   $10,528,000 
                     
Share Activity                    
Investor Class:                    
Shares Sold   42,620,139    39,795,641    6,533,386    11,515,869 
Shares issued in reinvestments of Distributions       5,437,452    25,543    154,195 
Shares Redeemed   (50,490,563)   (41,834,283)   (6,947,036)   (11,358,409)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding   (7,870,424)   3,398,810    (388,107)   311,655 
                     
Advisor Class:                    
Shares Sold   768    2,529    544    400 
Shares issued in reinvestments of Distributions       2,987    66    977 
Shares Redeemed   (911)   (604)   (205)   (1,516)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding   (143)   4,912    405    (139)
                     

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Quantified STF Fund   Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:                    
Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $998,811   $(2,287,475)  $677,536   $(452,099)
Net realized gain (loss) from investments and futures   14,845,061    (20,101,087)   6,953,956    (15,624,002)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and futures   7,829,340    (12,121,652)   (213,608)   (469,187)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations   23,673,212    (34,510,214)   7,417,884    (16,545,288)
                     
Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Investor Class       (41,993,017)   (33,274)   (6,138,643)
Advisor Class       (209,090)        
Total Distributions to Shareholders       (42,202,107)   (33,274)   (6,138,643)
                     
Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Investor Class   363,192,731    385,548,653    85,543,684    224,056,062 
Advisor Class   18,721    2,187,112         
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions:                    
Investor Class       41,490,496    33,184    6,125,596 
Advisor Class       209,090         
Payments for shares redeemed                    
Investor Class   (316,626,062)   (388,034,300)   (49,850,794)   (260,160,379)
Advisor Class   (112,867)   (2,363,944)        
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Shares of Beneficial Interest   46,472,523    39,037,107    35,726,074    (29,978,721)
                     
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   70,145,735    (37,675,214)   43,110,684    (52,662,652)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of Year   140,860,877    178,536,091    18,290,300    70,952,952 
End of Year  $211,006,612   $140,860,877   $61,400,984   $18,290,300 
                     
Share Activity                    
Investor Class:                    
Shares Sold   35,371,821    24,262,178    7,856,690    20,286,971 
Shares issued in reinvestments of Distributions       2,430,609    3,635    538,278 
Shares Redeemed   (31,634,677)   (24,892,144)   (4,593,153)   (23,913,913)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding   3,737,144    1,800,643    3,267,172    (3,088,664)
                     
Share Activity                    
Advisor Class:                    
Shares Sold   2,094    116,046         
Shares issued in reinvestments of Distributions       12,812         
Shares Redeemed   (11,280)   (135,591)        
Net Decrease in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding   (9,186)   (6,733)        
                     

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   Quantified Evolution Plus Fund (Consolidated) 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:                    
Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $839,623   $(2,074,354)  $1,170,824   $(890,707)
Net realized loss from investments, futures and swaps   (19,284,099)   (11,945,496)   (3,051,175)   (5,770,368)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures and swaps   (47,311)   (1,502,258)   (853,536)   1,912,879 
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting From Operations   (18,491,787)   (15,522,108)   (2,733,887)   (4,748,196)
                     
Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Investor Class           (37,720)   (7,395,650)
Total Distributions to Shareholders           (37,720)   (7,395,650)
                     
Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Investor Class   258,294,218    361,514,669    310,516,288    317,693,703 
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions:                    
Investor Class           37,714    7,392,054 
Payments for shares redeemed                    
Investor Class   (279,349,778)   (365,725,323)   (400,431,534)   (229,743,028)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Shares of Beneficial Interest   (21,055,560)   (4,210,654)   (89,877,532)   95,342,729 
                     
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (39,547,347)   (19,732,762)   (92,649,139)   83,198,883 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of Year   152,862,816    172,595,578    141,942,996    58,744,113 
End of Year  $113,315,469   $152,862,816   $49,293,857   $141,942,996 
                     
Share Activity                    
Investor Class:                    
Shares Sold   30,663,856    36,052,323    40,621,949    35,429,624 
Shares issued in reinvestments of Distributions           5,202    779,752 
Shares Redeemed   (33,078,446)   (36,587,381)   (51,821,391)   (24,352,039)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding   (2,414,590)   (535,058)   (11,194,240)   11,857,337 
                     

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Quantified Common Ground Fund   Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:                    
Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $321,882   $267,604   $561,443   $(550,019)
Net realized loss from investments, futures and swaps   (12,073,142)   (3,781,505)   (8,277,477)   (48,108,545)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (Depreciation) on investments, futures and swaps   7,111,681    (3,239,069)   13,572,317    (785,566)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations   (4,639,579)   (6,752,970)   5,856,283    (49,444,130)
                     
Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Investor Class       (7,158,565)   (310,692)   (2,251,739)
Total Distributions to Shareholders       (7,158,565)   (310,692)   (2,251,739)
                     
Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Investor Class   708,861,991    1,004,571,852    200,338,347    274,066,663 
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions:                    
Investor Class       7,127,372    310,392    2,251,680 
Payments for shares redeemed                    
Investor Class   (646,750,226)   (1,006,249,311)   (211,473,006)   (203,643,453)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Shares of Beneficial Interest   62,111,765    5,449,913    (10,824,267)   72,674,890 
                     
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   57,472,186    (8,461,622)   (5,278,676)   20,979,021 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of Year   43,519,554    51,981,176    75,230,290    54,251,269 
End of Year  $100,991,740   $43,519,554   $69,951,614   $75,230,290 
                     
Share Activity                    
Investor Class:                    
Shares Sold   54,995,527    72,462,133    34,023,504    35,977,491 
Shares issued in reinvestments of Distributions       504,414    53,149    277,301 
Shares Redeemed   (50,657,633)   (73,656,140)   (36,468,200)   (28,539,040)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding   4,337,894    (689,593)   (2,391,547)   7,715,752 
                     

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022   June 30, 2023   June 30, 2022 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:                    
Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $157,714   $32,574   $603,641   $(384,160)
Net realized loss from investments, futures and swaps   (4,826,110)   (4,686,535)   (7,253,359)   (4,274,214)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures and swaps   2,503,392    (1,398,417)   (211,462)   197,792 
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting From Operations   (2,165,004)   (6,052,378)   (6,861,180)   (4,460,582)
                     
Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Investor Class   (668,445)   (163,258)       (728,746)
Total Distributions to Shareholders   (668,445)   (163,258)       (728,746)
                     
Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Investor Class   76,377,941    61,741,858    224,902,030    289,593,640 
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions:                    
Investor Class   667,048    163,258        728,722 
Payments for shares redeemed                    
Investor Class   (71,182,686)   (49,850,308)   (241,033,264)   (225,892,338)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Shares of Beneficial Interest   5,862,303    12,054,808    (16,131,234)   64,430,024 
                     
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   3,028,854    5,839,172    (22,992,414)   59,240,696 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of Year   27,417,509    21,578,337    66,187,850    6,947,154 
End of Year  $30,446,363   $27,417,509   $43,195,436   $66,187,850 
                     
Share Activity                    
Investor Class:                    
Shares Sold   9,805,190    5,960,173    25,806,082    28,662,125 
Shares issued in reinvestments of Distributions   90,631    14,748        68,878 
Shares Redeemed   (9,161,470)   (4,888,392)   (27,458,754)   (22,421,175)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest Outstanding   734,351    1,086,529    (1,652,672)   6,309,828 
                     

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended June 30, 2023

 

   Quantified 
   Alternative 
   Investment Fund 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities     
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations  $(738,642)
Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:     
Purchases of investments   (80,682,268)
Proceeds from sales of investments   80,068,605 
Net sales of short term investments   4,227,761 
Capital gain distributions received   17,054 
Net realized loss on investments   1,387,118 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (369,893)
(Increase)/Decrease in assets:     
Receivable for securities sold   1,091,616 
Dividends and interest   3,848 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   10,833 
Increase/(Decrease) in liabilities:     
Investment advisory fees   (11,725)
Payable to related parties   10,847 
Distribution (12b-1) fees payable   (3,235)
Shareholder service fee - Investor class   (7,006)
Net cash provided by operating activities   5,004,913 
      
Cash Flows from Financing Activities     
Proceeds from shares issued   61,215,781 
Payments for shares redeemed   (66,593,438)
Proceeds from line of credit   7,705,000 
Repayment of borrowings   (7,705,000)
Distributions paid (net of reinvestments)   (32)
Net cash used in financing activities   (5,377,689)
      
Net decrease in cash   (372,776)
Cash and Restricted Cash at beginning of year   449,721 
Cash and Restricted Cash at end of year  $76,945 
      
Cash    
Restricted Cash     
Deposits with brokers for futures   76,945 
Total Cash and Restricted Cash  $76,945 
      
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information     
Non-cash financing activities not included herein consists of reinvestment of dividends  $230,733 
Cash paid for custody overdraft  $1,542 
Cash paid for interest on line of credit  $10,519 
      

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Managed Income Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year.

 

   Investor Class   Advisor Class 
   Year Ended June 30,   Year Ended June 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
                                         
Net asset value, beginning of year  $8.65   $8.79   $9.04   $9.75   $9.31   $8.70   $8.83   $9.07   $9.70   $9.28 
Activity from investment operations:                                                  
Net investment income (loss) (1)   0.23    0.08    0.06    0.15    0.35    0.19    0.04    (0.02)   0.09    0.30 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures and distributions from underlying investment companies   (0.54)   (0.16)   (0.23)   (0.64)   0.28    (0.54)   (0.17)   (0.22)   (0.64)   0.26 
Total from investment operations   (0.31)   (0.08)   (0.17)   (0.49)   0.63    (0.35)   (0.13)   (0.24)   (0.55)   0.56 
Distributions to Shareholders:                                                  
Net investment income   (0.04)   (0.06)   (0.08)   (0.16)   (0.19)               (0.02)   (0.14)
Net realized gains               (0.06)                   (0.06)    
Total distributions   (0.04)   (0.06)   (0.08)   (0.22)   (0.19)               (0.08)   (0.14)
Net asset value, end of year  $8.30   $8.65   $8.79   $9.04   $9.75   $8.35   $8.70   $8.83   $9.07   $9.70 
Total return (2)   (3.53)%   (0.90)%   (1.92)%   (5.19)%   6.89%   (4.02)%   (1.47)%   (2.65)%   (5.76)%   6.16%
Net assets, end of year (in 000s)  $133,422   $208,199   $124,443   $72,543   $59,435   $23   $17   $27   $523   $570 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (3)   1.33%   1.31%   1.41%   1.43%   1.42%   1.93%   1.91%   2.02%   2.03%   2.02%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (3,4)   2.68%   0.88%   0.70%   1.59%   3.72%   2.21%   0.44%   (0.25)%   0.96%   3.24%
Portfolio turnover rate   802%   820%   619%   794%   640%   802%   820%   619%   794%   640%

 

(1)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.

 

(2)Total return shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(3)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(4)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Market Leaders Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year.

 

   Investor Class   Advisor Class 
   Year Ended June 30,   Year Ended June 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
                                         
Net asset value, beginning of year  $9.12   $16.20   $11.02   $9.38   $11.57   $8.98   $15.92   $10.87   $9.30   $11.41 
Activity from investment operations:                                                  
Net investment income (loss) (1)   0.08    (0.01)   (0.01)   0.00 (2)   0.08    0.02    (0.08)   (0.19)   (0.06)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures, swaps and underlying investment companies   0.91    (3.88)   6.46    1.64    (0.96)   0.90    (3.83)   6.48    1.63    (0.91)
Total from investment operations   0.99    (3.89)   6.45    1.64    (0.88)   0.92    (3.91)   6.29    1.57    (0.92)
Distributions to Shareholders:                                                  
Net investment income       (0.19)   (0.03)       (0.12)       (0.03)            
Net realized gains       (3.00)   (1.24)       (1.19)       (3.00)   (1.24)       (1.19)
Total distributions       (3.19)   (1.27)       (1.31)       (3.03)   (1.24)       (1.19)
Net asset value, end of year  $10.11   $9.12   $16.20   $11.02   $9.38   $9.90   $8.98   $15.92   $10.87   $9.30 
Total return (3)   10.86%   (28.64)%   60.94%   17.48%   (6.18)%   10.25%   (29.09)%   60.23%   16.88%   (6.77)%
Net assets, end of year (in 000s)  $179,967   $234,197   $360,780   $139,415   $157,573   $165   $151   $189   $649   $455 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   1.32%   1.30%   1.40%   1.42%   1.42%   1.93%   1.90%   2.00%   2.03%   2.02%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (4,5)   0.83%   (0.08)%   (0.07)%   (0.05)%   0.81%   0.23%   (0.67)%   (1.48)%   (0.65)%   (0.12)%
Portfolio turnover rate   1592%   1058%   568%   727%   797%   1592%   1058%   568%   727%   797%

 

(1)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.

 

(2)Represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

(3)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(4)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year.

 

   Investor Class   Advisor Class 
   Year Ended June 30,   Year Ended June 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
                                         
Net asset value, beginning of year  $9.49   $10.92   $8.62   $9.48   $9.46   $9.32   $10.72   $8.51   $9.35   $9.39 
Activity from investment operations:                                                  
Net investment income (loss) (1)   0.22    0.18    (0.04)   0.07    0.07    0.15    0.16    (0.05)   (0.05)   0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures and underlying investment companies   (0.39)   (0.34)   2.34    (0.79)   (0.04)   (0.36)   (0.37)   2.26    (0.71)   (0.05)
Total from investment operations   (0.17)   (0.16)   2.30    (0.72)   0.03    (0.21)   (0.21)   2.21    (0.76)   (0.04)
Distributions to Shareholders:                                                  
Net investment income   (0.15)   (0.16)       (0.14)   (0.01)   (0.08)   (0.08)       (0.08)    
Net realized gains       (1.11)                   (1.11)            
Total distributions   (0.15)   (1.27)       (0.14)   (0.01)   (0.08)   (1.19)       (0.08)    
Net asset value, end of year  $9.17   $9.49   $10.92   $8.62   $9.48   $9.03   $9.32   $10.72   $8.51   $9.35 
Total return (2)   (1.71)%   (1.99)%   26.68%   (7.76)%   0.28%   (2.24)%   (2.45)%   25.97%   (8.26)%   (0.43)%
Net assets, end of year (in 000s)  $6,546   $10,458   $8,627   $7,533   $8,682   $71   $70   $82   $62   $15 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)   1.57%   1.33%   1.56%   1.46%   1.42%   2.19%   1.94%   2.24%   2.14%   2.02%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (3)   1.49%   1.33%   1.56%   1.46%   1.42%   2.11%   1.94%   2.24%   2.14%   2.02%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (3,4)   2.39%   1.77%   (0.43)%   0.74%   0.71%   1.68%   1.58%   (0.49)%   (0.57)%   0.09%
Portfolio turnover rate   971%   1321%   1031%   570%   595%   971%   1321%   1031%   570%   595%

 

(1)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.

 

(2)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(3)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(4)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified STF Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year.

 

   Investor Class   Advisor Class 
   Year Ended June 30,   Year Ended June 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
                                         
Net asset value, beginning of year  $11.52   $17.12   $13.64   $9.51   $10.05   $10.98   $16.55   $13.34   $9.31   $9.88 
Activity from investment operations:                                                  
Net investment income (loss) (1)   0.08    (0.19)   (0.19)   0.01    0.04    0.01    (0.28)   (0.28)   (0.07)   (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures and underlying investment companies   1.63    (1.74)   6.95    4.18    (0.34)   1.54    (1.62)   6.77    4.10    (0.33)
Total from investment operations   1.71    (1.93)   6.76    4.19    (0.30)   1.55    (1.90)   6.49    4.03    (0.35)
Distributions to Shareholders:                                                  
Net investment income           0.00 (2)   (0.06)   (0.02)                    
Net realized gains       (3.67)   (3.28)       (0.22)       (3.67)   (3.28)       (0.22)
Total distributions       (3.67)   (3.28)   (0.06)   (0.24)       (3.67)   (3.28)       (0.22)
Net asset value, end of year  $13.23   $11.52   $17.12   $13.64   $9.51   $12.53   $10.98   $16.55   $13.34   $9.31 
Total return (3)   14.84%   (18.23)% (6)   51.86%   44.17%   (3.12)%   14.12(6)   (18.72)%   50.87%   43.29%   (3.65)%
Net assets, end of year (in 000s)  $210,778   $140,559   $177,970   $70,861   $70,238   $229   $302   $566   $456   $121 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   1.58%   1.55%   1.66%   1.68%   1.67%   2.18%   2.15%   2.27%   2.28%   2.27%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (4,5)   0.74%   (1.18)%   (1.16)%   0.05%   0.42%   0.10%   (1.79)%   (1.74)%   (0.65)%   (0.20)%
Portfolio turnover rate   102%   168%   238%   91%   41%   102%   168%   238%   91%   41%

 

(1)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.

 

(2)Represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

(3)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(4)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(6)Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and consequently the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

62

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the year or period.

 

   Investor Class 
               Period Ended 
   Year Ended June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020 (1) 
                 
Net asset value, beginning of year or period  $8.32   $13.42   $10.49   $10.00 
Activity from investment operations:                    
Net investment income (loss) (2)   0.21    (0.13)   (0.13)   (0.00(6)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and futures   2.72    (1.94)   3.08    0.90 
Total from investment operations   2.93    (2.07)   2.95    0.90 
Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Net investment income   (0.01)           (0.02)
Net realized gains       (3.03)   (0.02)   (0.39)
Total distributions   (0.01)   (3.03)   (0.02)   (0.41)
Net asset value, end of year or period  $11.24   $8.32   $13.42   $10.49 
Total return (3)   35.28%   (21.49)%   28.21%   8.90(7)
Net assets, end of year or period (in 000s)  $61,401   $18,290   $70,953   $20,138 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (4)   1.62%   1.55%   1.67%   1.69(8)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (4)   1.59%   1.55%   1.67%   1.69(8)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(4,5)   2.17%   (1.17)%   (1.12)%   (0.01)% (8)
Portfolio turnover rate   314%   495%   226%   244(7)

 

(1)The Fund commenced operations on August 30, 2019.

 

(2)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year or period.

 

(3)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(4)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(6)Represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

(7)Not Annualized.

 

(8)Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the year or period.

 

   Investor Class 
               Period Ended 
   Year Ended June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020 (1) 
                 
Net asset value, beginning of year or period  $9.13   $9.99   $10.95   $10.00 
Activity from investment operations:                    
Net investment income (loss) (2)   0.06    (0.12)   (0.14)   (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures and swaps   (1.28)   (0.74)   (0.59)   1.18 
Total from investment operations   (1.22)   (0.86)   (0.73)   1.16 
Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Net investment income               (0.03)
Net realized gains           (0.23)   (0.18)
Return of capital           (0.00(8)    
Total distributions           (0.23)   (0.21)
Net asset value, end of year or period  $7.91   $9.13   $9.99   $10.95 
Total return(3)   (13.36)%   (8.61)%   (6.83)%   11.84(4)
Net assets, end of year or period (in 000s)  $113,315   $152,863   $172,596   $86,168 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(6)   1.58%   1.56%   1.66%   1.67(5)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (6,7)   0.72%   (1.20)%   (1.31)%   (0.23)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   85%   121%   121%   177(4)

 

(1)The Fund commenced operations on September 13, 2019.

 

(2)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year or period.

 

(3)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(4)Not Annualized.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the

 

(7)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(8)Represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

64

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the year or period.

 

   Investor Class 
               Period Ended 
   Year Ended June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020 (1) 
                 
Net asset value, beginning of year or period  $7.97   $9.87   $8.90   $10.00 
Activity from investment operations:                    
Net investment income (loss) (2)   0.12    (0.12)   (0.13)   (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures and swaps   (0.63)   (0.50)   1.32    (1.05)
Total from investment operations   (0.51)   (0.62)   1.19    (1.09)
Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Net investment income   (0.01)       (0.22)   (0.01)
Net realized gains       (1.28)       (0.00(8)
Total distributions   (0.01)   (1.28)   (0.22)   (0.01)
Net asset value, end of year or period  $7.45   $7.97   $9.87   $8.90 
Total return (3)   (6.46)%   (8.32)%   13.50%   (10.87)% (4)
Net assets, end of year or period (in 000s)  $49,294   $141,943   $58,744   $25,442 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (6)   1.59%   1.56%   1.66%   1.68(5)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (6,7)   1.56%   (1.26)%   (1.37)%   (0.53)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   635%   514%   594%   437(4)

 

(1)The Fund commenced operations on September 30, 2019.

 

(2)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year or period.

 

(3)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(4)Not Annualized.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(7)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(8)Represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

65

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Common Ground Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the year or period.

 

   Investor Class 
       Period Ended 
   Year Ended June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020 (1) 
                 
Net asset value, beginning of year or period  $12.92   $12.81   $9.37   $10.00 
Activity from investment operations:                    
Net investment income (loss) (2)   0.05    0.04    (0.10)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.13 (9)   0.84    3.73    (0.62)
Total from investment operations   0.18    0.88    3.63    (0.63)
Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Net realized gains       (0.77)   (0.19)    
Total distributions       (0.77)   (0.19)    
Net asset value, end of year or period  $13.10   $12.92   $12.81   $9.37 
Total return (3)   1.39%   6.35(6)   38.99%   (6.30)% (4)
Net assets, end of year or period (in 000s)  $100,992   $43,520   $51,981   $19,972 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(7)   1.77%   1.68%   1.78%   1.74(5)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (7,8)   0.39%   0.31%   (0.86)%   (0.12)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   1063%   1382%   1001%   484(4)

 

(1)The Fund commenced operations on December 27, 2019.

 

(2)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year or period.

 

(3)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(4)Not Annualized.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and consequently the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.

 

(7)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(8)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(9)Net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with aggregate gains (losses) in the Statements of Operations due to the share transactions for the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

66

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the year or period.

 

   Investor Class 
           Period Ended 
   Year Ended June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2021 (1) 
             
Net asset value, beginning of year or period  $5.85   $10.56   $10.00 
Activity from investment operations:               
Net investment income (loss) (2)   0.03    (0.05)   (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.82    (4.41)   0.58 
Total from investment operations   0.85    (4.46)   0.56 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Net investment income   (0.01)        
Net realized gains       (0.25)    
Total distributions   (0.01)   (0.25)    
Net asset value, end of year or period  $6.69   $5.85   $10.56 
Total return (3)   14.58%   (42.89)%   5.60(4)
Net assets, end of year or period (in 000s)  $69,952   $75,230   $54,251 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(6)   1.58%   1.56%   1.62(5)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (6,7)   0.54%   (0.70)%   (0.66)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   1223%   1392%   205(4)

 

(1)The Fund commenced operations on March 4, 2021.

 

(2)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year or period.

 

(3)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(4)Not Annualized.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(7)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

67

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the year or period.

 

   Investor Class 
   Year Ended June 30,   Period Ended
June 30,
 
   2023   2022   2021(1) 
             
Net asset value, beginning of year or period  $8.58   $10.24   $10.00 
Activity from investment operations:               
Net investment income (2)   0.04    0.01    0.00 (6)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures and underlying investment companies   (0.67)   (1.62)   0.24 
Total from investment operations   (0.63)   (1.61)   0.24 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Net investment income       (0.05)    
Net realized gains   (0.20)        
Total distributions   (0.20)   (0.05)    
Net asset value, end of year or period  $7.75   $8.58   $10.24 
Total return (3)   (7.28)%   (15.80)%   2.40(4)
Net assets, end of year or period (in 000s)  $30,446   $27,418   $21,578 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:               
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (7)   1.65%   1.59%   1.58(5)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (7)   1.62%   1.59%   1.58(5)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (7,8)   0.51%   0.11%   0.11(5)
Portfolio turnover rate   469%   288%   0(4)

 

(1)The Fund commenced operations on April 14, 2021.

 

(2)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year or period.

 

(3)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(4)Not Annualized.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

(7)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(8)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

68

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund

 

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the year or period.

 

   Investor Class 
   Year Ended June 30,   Period Ended
June 30,
 
   2023   2022   2021(1) 
             
Net asset value, beginning of year or period  $9.46   $10.09   $10.00 
Activity from investment operations:               
Net investment income (loss)(2)   0.13    (0.12)   (0.03)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures and underlying investment companies   (1.51)   (0.37)   0.12 
Total from investment operations   (1.38)   (0.49)   0.09 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Net realized gains       (0.14)    
Total distributions       (0.14)    
Net asset value, end of year or period  $8.08   $9.46   $10.09 
Total return(3)   (14.59)%   (5.05)%   0.90(4)
Net assets, end of year or period (in 000s)  $43,195   $66,188   $6,947 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:               
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (6)   1.61%   1.56%   1.63(5)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(6)   1.59%   1.56%   1.63(5)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (6,7)   1.49%   (1.15)%   (1.28)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   593%   766%   98(4)

 

(1)The Fund commenced operations on April 15, 2021.

 

(2)Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year or period.

 

(3)Total returns shown assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(4)Not Annualized.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(7)Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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1.ORGANIZATION

 

Quantified Managed Income Fund, Quantified Market Leaders Fund, Quantified Alternative Investment Fund, Quantified STF Fund, Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund, Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund, Quantified Evolution Plus Fund, Quantified Common Ground Fund, Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund, Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund and Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) are each a diversified series (except Quantified Common Ground and Quantified Tactical Sectors Funds, which are non-diversified series), of Advisors Preferred Trust (the “Trust”), a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on August 15, 2012 and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Quantified Managed Income Fund, Quantified Market Leaders Fund, Quantified Alternative Investment Fund and Quantified STF Fund currently offer two classes of shares, Investor and Advisor classes of shares each of which are offered at Net Asset Value per share (“NAV”). Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund, Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund, Quantified Evolution Plus Fund, Quantified Common Ground Fund, Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund, Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund and Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund currently offer Investor Class shares, which are offered at NAV.

 

The Funds’ commencement dates and their investment objectives are as follows:

 

Fund Investor Class Advisor Class Investment Objective
Quantified Managed Income Fund August 9, 2013 March 18, 2016 seeks high total return from fixed income investments on an annual basis consistent with a moderate tolerance for risk
Quantified Market Leaders Fund August 9, 2013 March 18, 2016 seeks high appreciation on an annual basis consistent with a high tolerance for risk
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund August 9, 2013 March 18, 2016 seeks high total return from alternative investment vehicles on an annual basis consistent with a high tolerance for risk
Quantified STF Fund November 13, 2015 November 13, 2015 seeks high appreciation on an annual basis consistent with a high tolerance for risk.
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund August 30, 2019 N/A seeks capital appreciation
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund September 13, 2019 N/A seeks total return
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund September 30, 2019 N/A seeks capital appreciation
Quantified Common Ground Fund December 27, 2019 N/A seeks total return
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund March 4, 2021 N/A seeks high appreciation on an annual basis consistent with a high tolerance for risk
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund April 14, 2021 N/A seeks total return consistent with a moderate tolerance for risk
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund April 15, 2021 N/A seeks high total return consistent with a moderate tolerance for risk

 

2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by each Fund in preparation of their financial statements. The policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of the 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 increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies including FASB Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2013-08. Each Fund’s income, expenses (other than class-specific distribution and service fees) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated proportionately each day based upon the relative net assets of each class.

 

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. Futures are valued at the final settled price or, in the absence of a settled price, at

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the last sale price on the day of valuation. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value. 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 with remaining maturities in excess of sixty days are valued at current market prices by an independent pricing service approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. The independent pricing service does not distinguish between smaller-sized bond positions known as “odd lots” and larger institutional-sized bond positions known as “round lots”. The Funds may fair value a particular bond if the advisor does not believe that the round lot value provided by the independent pricing service reflects fair value of the Funds’ holding. Total return swaps on exchange-listed securities shall be valued at the last quoted sales price or, in the absence of a sale, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices. Exchange listed swaps shall be valued at the last quoted sales price or, in the absence of a sale, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices. Investments valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to U.S. dollars using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. Short-term debt obligations having sixty days or less remaining until maturity, at time of purchase, may be valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value.

 

Each Fund may hold securities, such as private investments, interests in commodity pools, other non-traded securities or temporarily illiquid securities, for which market quotations are not readily available or are determined to be unreliable. These securities will be valued at their fair value as determined using the “fair value” procedures approved by the Board. The Board has delegated execution of these procedures to a fair value committee composed of one or more representatives from each of the (i) Trust, (ii) administrator, and (iii) advisor and/or sub-advisor. The committee may also enlist third party consultants such as a valuation specialist at a public accounting firm, valuation consultant or financial officer of a security issuer on an as-needed basis to assist in determining a security specific fair value. The Board reviews and ratifies the execution of this process and the resultant fair value prices at least quarterly to assure the process produces reliable results.

 

Fair Valuation Process – As noted above, the fair value committee is composed of one or more representatives from each of the (i) Trust, (ii) administrator, and (iii) advisor and/or sub-advisor. The applicable investments are valued collectively via inputs from each of these groups. For example, fair value determinations are required for the following securities: (i) securities for which market quotations are insufficient or not readily available on a particular business day (including securities for which there is a short and temporary lapse in the provision of a price by the regular pricing source) and (ii) securities for which, in the judgment of the advisor, the prices or values available do not represent the fair value of the instrument. Factors which may cause the advisor and/or sub-advisor to make such a judgment include, but are not limited to, the following: only a bid price or an asked price is available; the spread between bid and asked prices is substantial; the frequency of sales; the thinness of the market; the size of reported trades; and actions of the securities markets, such as the suspension or limitation of trading; (iii) securities determined to be illiquid; (iv) securities with respect to which an event that will affect the value thereof has occurred (a “significant event”) since the closing prices were established on the principal exchange on which they are traded, but prior to each Fund’s calculation of its net asset value. Specifically, interests in commodity pools or managed futures pools are valued on a daily basis by reference to the closing market prices of each futures contract or other asset held by a pool, as adjusted for pool expenses. Restricted or illiquid securities, such as private investments or non-traded securities are valued via inputs from the advisor based upon the current bid for the security from two or more independent dealers or other parties reasonably familiar with the facts and circumstances of the security (who should take into consideration all relevant factors as may be appropriate under the circumstances). If the advisor and/or sub-advisor is unable to obtain a current bid from such independent dealers or other independent parties, the fair value committee shall determine the fair value of such security using the following factors: (i) the type of security; (ii) the cost at date of purchase; (iii) the size and nature of the Funds’ holdings; (iv) the discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase and subsequent thereto; (v) information as to any transactions or offers with respect to the security; (vi) the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition of the security and the existence of any registration rights; (vii) how the yield of the security compares to similar securities of companies of similar or equal creditworthiness;

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(viii) the level of recent trades of similar or comparable securities; (ix) the liquidity characteristics of the security; (x) current market conditions; and (xi) the market value of any securities into which the security is convertible or exchangeable.

 

Valuation of Fund of Funds – Each Fund invests in portfolios of exchange traded funds and open-end funds or closed-end investment companies (the “Underlying Funds”). 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 based upon the methods established by the board of directors of the Underlying Funds.

 

Open-end mutual funds are valued at their respective net asset values as reported by such investment companies. The shares of many Underlying Funds 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 Underlying Funds purchased by the Funds will not change.

 

Units of Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC are not traded on or exchange and are valued at the investment company’s NAV per unit without further adjustment, as a practical expedient of fair value.

 

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of all of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:

 

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 on 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 in its entirety.

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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, 2023 for each Fund’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value:

 

Quantified Managed Income Fund 
                 
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                    
Common Stocks *  $14,058,258   $   $   $14,058,258 
Exchange-Traded Funds   53,715,987            53,715,987 
Short-Term Investments   55,411,262            55,411,262 
Collateral For Securities Loaned               17,870,186 **
Total Investments  $123,185,507   $   $   $141,055,693 
Derivatives                    
Futures Contracts  $25,828   $   $   $25,828 
Total Assets  $123,211,335   $   $   $141,081,521 
Liabilities                    
Derivatives                    
Futures Contracts  $(165,475)  $   $   $(165,475)
Total Liabilities  $(165,475)  $   $   $(165,475)
                     
Quantified Market Leaders Fund 
                 
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Exchange-Traded Funds  $137,622,063   $   $   $137,622,063 
Short-Term Investments   37,517,647            37,517,647 
Collateral For Securities Loaned               9,223,617 **
Total Investments  $175,139,710   $   $   $184,363,327 
Derivatives                    
Total Return Swaps  $   $4,840,997   $   $4,840,997 
Total Assets  $175,139,710   $4,840,997   $   $189,204,324 
                     
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund 
                 
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Exchange-Traded Funds  $3,772,940   $   $   $3,772,940 
Open-End Mutual Funds   2,005,007            2,005,007 
Short-Term Investments   757,775            757,775 
Collateral For Securities Loaned               311,924 **
Total Investments  $6,535,722   $   $   $6,847,646 
Derivatives                    
Futures Contracts  $14,865   $   $   $14,865 
Total Assets  $6,550,587   $   $   $6,862,511 
                     
Quantified STF Fund 
                 
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Exchange-Traded Funds  $18,471   $   $   $18,471 
Corporate Bonds *       24,421,807        24,421,807 
U.S. Government & Agencies       3,971,336        3,971,336 
Certificate of Deposit *       14,490,410        14,490,410 
Short-Term Investments   109,793,527            109,793,527 
Collateral For Securities Loaned               1,000,000 **
Total Investments  $109,811,998   $42,883,553   $   $153,695,551 
Derivatives                    
Futures Contracts  $8,939,388   $   $   $8,939,388 
Total Assets  $118,751,386   $42,883,553   $   $162,634,939 

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Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund 
                 
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Exchange-Traded Funds  $44,328   $   $   $44,328 
Corporate Bond *       989,838        989,838 
U.S. Government & Agencies       1,984,254        1,984,254 
Certificate of Deposit *       4,985,071        4,985,071 
Short-Term Investments   48,989,291            48,989,291 
Total Investments  $49,033,619   $7,959,163   $   $56,992,782 
Liabilities                    
Derivatives                    
Futures Contracts  $(505,027)  $   $   $(505,027)
Total Liabilities  $(505,027)  $   $   $(505,027)
                     
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund 
  
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Exchange-Traded Fund  $30,882   $   $   $30,882 
Corporate Bonds*       23,483,191        23,483,191 
U.S. Government & Agencies       3,971,336        3,971,336 
Certificate of Deposit *       13,511,868        13,511,868 
Short-Term Investments   41,913,327            41,913,327 
Collateral For Securities Loaned               930,320**
Total Investments  $41,944,209   $40,966,395   $   $83,840,924 
Derivatives                    
Futures Contracts  $65,281   $   $   $65,281 
Total Assets  $42,009,490   $40,966,395   $   $83,906,205 
                     
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund 
                 
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Exchange-Traded Fund  $199,476   $   $   $199,476 
Corporate Bond *       989,838        989,838 
U.S.Government & Agencies       1,984,254        1,984,254 
Certificate of Deposit *       3,984,734        3,984,734 
Short-Term Investments   29,270,202            29,270,202 
Total Investments  $29,469,678   $6,958,826   $   $36,428,504 
Derivatives                    
Futures Contracts  $250,313   $   $   $250,313 
Total Return Swaps       203,225        203,225 
Total Assets  $29,719,991   $7,162,051   $   $36,882,042 
Liabilities                    
Derivatives                    
Total Return Swaps  $   $(730,573)  $   $(730,573)
Total Liabilities  $   $(730,573)  $   $(730,573)

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Quantified Common Ground Fund 
  
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks *  $92,822,556   $   $   $92,822,556 
Short-Term Investments   9,769,301            9,769,301 
Collateral For Securities Loaned               30,381,715**
Total Investments  $102,591,857   $   $   $132,973,572 
                     
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund 
                 
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Exchange-Traded Funds  $56,610,818   $   $   $56,610,818 
Short-Term Investments   14,463,271            14,463,271 
Collateral For Securities Loaned               19,442,337**
Total Investments  $71,074,089   $   $   $90,516,426 
Derivatives                    
Total Return Swaps  $   $5,088,126   $   $5,088,126 
Total Assets  $71,074,089   $5,088,126   $   $95,604,552 
                     
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund 
  
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Exchange-Traded Funds  $26,376,562   $   $   $26,376,562 
Short-Term Investments   3,616,968            3,616,968 
Total Investments  $29,993,530   $   $   $29,993,530 
Derivatives                    
Total Return Swaps  $   $436,779   $   $436,779 
Total Assets  $29,993,530   $436,779   $   $30,430,309 
Liabilities                    
Derivatives                    
Total Return Swaps  $   $(4,421)  $   $(4,421)
Total Liabilities  $   $(4,421)  $   $(4,421)
                     
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund 
                 
Assets  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Exchange-Traded Fund   123,528   $   $   $123,528 
Corporate Bond *       989,838        989,838 
U.S. Government & Agencies       1,984,254        1,984,254 
Certificates of Deposit *       3,984,734        3,984,734 
Short-Term Investments   33,767,686            33,767,686 
Total Investments  $33,891,214   $6,958,826   $   $40,850,040 
Derivatives                    
Futures Contracts  $23,363   $   $   $23,363 
Total Assets  $33,914,577   $6,958,826   $   $40,873,403 

 

*Refer to each of the Schedule of Investments for industry classifications.

 

**Investment valued using the NAV per share practical expedient. In accordance with Topic 820, the investment is excluded from the fair value.

 

The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities during the year ended June 30, 2023.

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Consolidation of Subsidiaries – The consolidated financial statements of the Quantified Evolution Plus Fund include the accounts of QEPF Fund Limited (“QEPF Ltd.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in QEPF Ltd., which acts as an investment vehicle in order to affect certain investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and policies. The subsidiary commenced operations on December 30, 2019 and is an exempted Cayman Islands company with limited liability.

 

A summary of the Fund’s investment in QEPF Ltd. is as follows:

 

  Inception Date QEPF Ltd. Net Assets at % Of Net Assets at
  of QEPF Ltd. June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023
QEPF Ltd. 12/30/19 $5,430,706 11.0%

 

Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”), Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Notes (“ETNs”) Risk – ETFs, mutual funds and ETNs are subject to investment advisory or management and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Funds. 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.

 

Each Fund invests in ETFs. 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. Each Fund may purchase an ETF to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign market. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track, although the lack of liquidity on an ETF could result in it being more volatile. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.

 

Cash Accounts – At times, the Funds may invest cash in a short-term deposit sweep vehicle program. Such deposits are in amounts at any such depositary institution not in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund standard maximum deposit insurance amount such that funds are insured across the various banks or credit unions at which such funds are deposited. StoneCastle Cash Management, LLC (“StoneCastle”) provides ministerial deposit placement assistance to the Funds with respect to the short-term deposit sweep vehicle program. These deposits are not custodied by StoneCastle. These amounts are included as Cash on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities to the extent they are held by the Funds as of June 30, 2023.

 

Foreign Currency Translations – All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rate of exchange of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange quoted on the respective date that such transactions are recorded. The Funds do not isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. These amounts are included with Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on Investments in the Statements of Operations. Each Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.

 

Swap Contracts – Each Fund is subject to equity price risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Each Fund may enter into various swap transactions for investment purposes or to manage interest rate, equity, or credit risk. These would be two-party contracts entered into primarily to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of returns) earned or realized on particular pre-determined investments or instruments.

 

Standard equity swap contracts are between two parties that agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross amount to be exchanged is calculated with respect to a “notional amount” (i.e. the return on or

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increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested in a security or “basket” of securities representing a particular index or industry sector on underlying fund). Most equity swap agreements entered into by a Fund calculate the obligations of the parties on a “net basis”. Consequently, a Fund’s current obligations under a swap agreement generally will be equal to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative value of the positions held by each party. Each Fund’s obligations are accrued daily (offset by any amounts owed to the Fund).

 

Each Fund may enter into swap contracts that provide the opposite return of the particular benchmark or security (“short” the index or security). The operations are similar to that of the swaps disclosed above except that the counterparty pays interest to the Fund on the notional amount outstanding and the dividends on the underlying securities reduce the return of the swap. However, in certain instances, market factors such as the interest rate environment and the demand to borrow the securities underlying the swap agreement can cause a scenario in which the Fund pays the counterparty interest. These amounts are netted with any unrealized appreciation or depreciation to determine the value of the swap. The Funds will typically enter into equity swap agreements in instances where the advisor believes that it may be more cost effective or practical than buying a security or the securities represented by a particular index.

 

Each Fund may enter into credit default swaps (“CDS”). CDS are typically two-party (bilateral) financial contracts that transfer credit exposure between the two parties. One party to a CDS (referred to as the credit protection “buyer”) receives credit protection or sheds credit risk, whereas the other party to a CDS (referred to as the credit protection “seller”) is selling credit protection or taking on credit risk. The seller typically receives pre-determined periodic payments from the other party. These payments are in consideration for agreeing to make compensating specific payments to the buyer should a negative credit event occur, such as (1) bankruptcy or (2) failure to pay interest or principal on a reference debt instrument, with respect to a specified issuer or one of the reference issuers in a CDS portfolio. In general, CDS may be used by a Fund to obtain credit risk exposure similar to that of a direct investment in high yield bonds.

 

The amounts to be exchanged or “swapped” between parties are calculated with respect to the notional amount. Changes in the value of swap agreements are recognized as unrealized gains or losses in the Statements of Operations by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the value of the swap agreement at the end of each trading day. Payments received or paid at the beginning of the agreement are reflected as such on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and may be referred to as upfront payments. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap agreement is recorded as a realized gain or loss on the Statements of Operations. The maximum pay-outs for these contracts are limited to the notional amount of each swap. CDS may involve greater risks than if a Fund had invested in the referenced obligation directly and are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risk.

 

Each Fund may enter into Interest Rate Swaps. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange of commitments to pay and receive interest based on a notional principal amount. Each Fund may elect to pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate, or receive a fixed rate and pay a floating rate on a notional principal amount.

 

Each Fund may enter into Total Return Swaps (“TRS”). Total Return Swaps are typically two-party (bilateral) financial contracts which one party makes payments based on a set rate, either fixed or variable, while the other party makes payments based on the return of an underlying asset, which includes both the income it generates and any capital gains. In total return swaps, the underlying asset, referred to as the reference asset, is usually an equity, equity index, loans, or bonds. This is owned by the party receiving the set rate payment. The TRS allows one party to derive the economic benefit of owning an asset without putting that asset on its balance sheet, and allows the other party, which does retain that asset on its balance sheet, to buy protection against loss in its value.

 

Each Fund collateralizes swap agreements with cash and certain securities as indicated on the Schedule of Investments of the Fund and Statements of Assets and Liabilities, respectively. Such collateral is held for the benefit of the counterparty in a segregated account at the Custodian to protect the counterparty

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against non-payment by the Fund. Each Fund does not net collateral. In addition, the parties have mutually agreed to settle significant unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the swap contracts as they occur, resulting in an advance or prepayment on such swaps. Such amounts, if any, would be offset against the applicable contract upon final settlement. In the event of a default by the counterparty, a Fund will seek return of this collateral and may incur certain costs exercising its rights with respect to the collateral. Amounts expected to be owed to a Fund may be collateralized either directly with the Fund or in a segregated account at the custodian.

 

Each Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a swap agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of a swap agreement counterparty to the extent that posted collateral is insufficient. Each Fund will enter into swap agreements only with large, well-capitalized and established financial institutions. The creditworthiness of each of the firms that is counterparty to a swap agreement is monitored by the Advisor. The financial statements of these counterparties may be available by accessing the SEC’s website, at www.sec.gov.

 

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern OTC financial derivative transactions entered into by the Funds and their counterparties. The ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreements. Any election to early terminate could be material to the financial statements. For the year ended June 30, 2023, Quantified Market Leaders Fund, Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund, Quantified Evolution Plus Fund, Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund and Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund entered into total return swaps and are subject to applicable master netting arrangements.

 

Futures Contracts – Each Fund may be subject to the change in value of equity and interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Each Fund may purchase or sell futures contracts to gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in the value of equities and interest rates. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral for the account of the broker (each Fund’s agent in acquiring the futures position). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the market value of the contracts at the end of each day’s trading. When the contracts are closed, each Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and each Fund’s basis in the contract. If the Funds are unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, each Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Each Fund segregates cash having a value at least equal to the amount of the current obligation under any open futures contract. Risks may exceed amounts recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to each Fund since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.

 

During the normal course of business, each Fund purchases and sells various financial instruments, which may result in risks, the amount of which is not apparent from the financial statements.

 

Security Transactions and Related Income – Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized on securities purchased over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains or losses from sales of securities are determined by comparing the identified cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds. Foreign withholding tax is recorded as incurred or known, in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.

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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders – Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Distributable net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed annually in December. Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains are recorded on ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (i.e., deferred losses, capital loss carry forwards) 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. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets, results from operations or net asset value per share of the Funds.

 

Federal Income Tax – It is each Fund’s policy to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for the open tax years (June 30, 2020 – June 30, 2022) or expected to be taken in the Funds’ June 30, 2023 tax returns. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, and foreign jurisdictions where each Fund makes 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.

 

For tax purposes, QEPF Ltd. is an exempted Cayman Islands investment company. QEPF has received an undertaking from the Government of the Cayman Islands exempting it from all local income, profits, and capital gains taxes. No such taxes are levied in the Cayman Islands at the present time. For U.S. income tax purposes, QEPF is a controlled foreign corporation (“CFC”) and as such is not subject to U.S. income tax. However, as a wholly-owned CFC, the net income and capital gain of the CFC, to the extent of its earnings and profits, will be included each year in Quantified Evolution Plus Fund’s investment company taxable income.

 

Expenses – Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific fund are charged to that fund. Expenses that 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.

 

Indemnification – The Trust indemnifies its officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities appears to be remote.

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3.INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sale of securities, other than short-term investments, swaps and futures contracts, for the year ended June 30, 2023 for the Funds were as follows:

 

Fund  Purchases   Sales 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $538,821,769   $485,490,960 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   2,315,432,536    2,291,202,125 
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   80,682,268    80,068,605 
Quantified STF Fund   40,000,965    61,556,117 
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   17,745,481    12,533,385 
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   31,173,359    43,122,116 
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   30,437,915    44,311,181 
Quantified Common Ground Fund   837,270,329    772,043,122 
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   781,685,248    771,276,696 
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   110,552,955    110,137,345 
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   23,888,658    33,495,946 

 

4.IMPACT OF DERIVATIVES ON THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following is a summary of the location of derivative investments on the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2023:

 

Derivative Investment Type Location on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Futures Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures
Swaps Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps

 

     Asset derivatives    
  Quantified Managed Income Fund  Futures - Interest Rate Contracts  $25,828 
  Quantified Market Leaders Fund  Swaps - Equity Contracts   4,840,997 
  Quantified Alternative Investment Fund  Futures - Equity Contracts   14,084 
     Futures - Interest Rate Contracts   781 
  Quantified STF Fund  Futures - Equity Contracts   8,939,388 
  Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund  Futures - Interest Rate Contracts   65,281 
  Quantified Evolution Plus Fund  Futures - Equity Contracts   250,313 
     Swaps - Equity Contracts   203,225 
  Quantified Tactical Sector Fund  Swaps - Equity Contracts   5,088,126 
  Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund  Swaps - Equity Contracts   436,779 
  Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund  Futures - Interest Rate Contracts   23,363 
           
     Liability derivatives     
  Quantified Managed Income Fund  Futures - Equity Contracts  $(165,475)
  Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund  Futures - Equity Contracts   (505,027)
  Quantified Evolution Plus Fund  Swaps - Equity Contracts   (730,573)
  Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund  Swaps - Equity Contracts   (4,421)

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Transactions in derivative instruments during the year ended June 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

     Statements of Operations location  Equity/Interest
Rate/Credit/Commodity/
Currency Contracts
 
  Quantified Managed Income Fund  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures  $(5,408,981)
  Equity Risk  Futures   (1,287,873)
         (6,696,854)
     Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures  $379,167 
  Equity Risk  Futures   (65,090)
         314,077 
  Quantified Market Leaders Fund  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Equity Risk  Swaps  $(3,585,927)
     Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Equity Risk  Swaps  $4,840,997 
           
  Quantified Alternative Investment Fund  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Equity Risk  Futures  $75,104 
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures   (319,584)
         (244,480)
     Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Equity Risk  Futures  $10,494 
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures   16,814 
         27,308 
  Quantified STF Fund  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Equity Risk  Futures  $15,163,494 
     Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Equity Risk  Futures  $7,232,759 
           
  Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Equity Risk  Futures  $6,942,595 
     Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Equity Risk  Futures  $(187,589)
           
  Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures  $(17,382,421)
  Credit Risk  Swaps   (1,707,023)
     Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures  $(520,205)
           
  Quantified Evolution Plus Fund (Consolidated)  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Commodity Risk  Futures  $1,759,713 
  Currency Risk  Futures   (1,312,867)
  Equity Risk  Futures   (2,103,153)
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures   (1,012,286)
         (2,668,593)
  Commodity Risk  Swaps   (286,628)
  Quantified Evolution Plus Fund  Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Commodity Risk  Futures  $174,191 
  Equity Risk  Futures   (534,559)
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures   (1,422)
         (361,790)
  Equity Risk  Swaps   (527,348)
           
  Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Equity Risk  Swaps  $(7,736,777)
     Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Equity Risk  Swaps  $5,088,126 
           
  Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Equity Risk  Swaps  $(2,425,592)
     Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Equity Risk  Swaps  $432,358 
           
  Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund  Net Realized gain (loss) from: (1)     
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures  $(7,208,223)
     Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: (2)     
  Interest Rate Risk  Futures  $(209,223)

 

(1)Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) from futures, Net realized gain (loss) from swaps.

 

(2)Statement of Operations location: Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures, Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps.

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The derivative instruments outstanding as of June 30, 2023 as disclosed in the Schedules of Investments and the amounts of realized and changes in unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments during the period as disclosed in the Statements of Operations serve as indicators of the volume of derivative activity for each Fund.

 

Associated Risk

 

Market Risk: Market risk is the risk that changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates or equity prices will affect the positions held by each Fund. The Funds are exposed to market risk on financial instruments that are valued at market prices as disclosed in the Schedules of Investments. The prices of derivative instruments, including swaps and futures prices, can be highly volatile. Price movements of derivative contracts in which each Fund’s assets may be invested are influenced by, among other things, interest rates, changing supply and demand relationships, trade, fiscal, monetary and exchange control programs and policies of governments, and national and international political and economic events and policies. Each Fund may be exposed to market risk on derivative contracts in that each Fund may not be able to readily dispose of its holdings when it chooses and also that the price obtained on disposal is below that at which the investment is included in the Funds’ financial statements. All financial instruments are recognized at fair value, and all changes in market conditions directly affect net income. The Funds’ investments in derivative instruments are exposed to market risk and are disclosed in the schedules of investments.

 

Unexpected local, regional or global events, such as war; acts of terrorism; financial, political or social disruptions; natural, environmental or man-made disasters; the spread of infectious illnesses or other public health issues; and recessions and depressions could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments and may impair market liquidity. Such events can cause investor fear, which can adversely affect the economies of nations, regions and the market in general, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen. An outbreak of infectious respiratory illness known as COVID-19, which is caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), was first detected in China in December 2019 and subsequently spread globally. This coronavirus has resulted in, among other things, travel restrictions, closed international borders, enhanced health screenings at ports of entry and elsewhere, disruption of and delays in healthcare service preparation and delivery, prolonged quarantines, significant disruptions to business operations, market closures, cancellations and restrictions, supply chain disruptions, lower consumer demand, and significant volatility and declines in global financial markets, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of COVID-19 has adversely affected, and other infectious illness outbreaks that may arise in the future could adversely affect, the economies of many nations and the entire global economy, individual issuers and capital markets in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen. Public health crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks in certain countries or globally. The duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

 

Counterparty Risk: Each Fund may invest in swap contracts (the “Product”) with Credit Suisse, Barclays or CIBC as the counterparty. If Credit Suisse, Barclays or CIBC becomes insolvent, Credit Suisse, Barclays or CIBC may not be able to make any payments under the Product and investors may lose their capital invested in the Product. A decline in Credit Suisse’s, Barclays’s or CIBC’s standing is likely to reduce the market value of the Product and therefore the price an investor may receive for the Product if they sell it in the market.

 

Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that a Fund will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments. Liquidity risk may result in an inability to sell investments quickly at close to fair value. Each Fund’s financial instruments may include investments in securities which are not traded on organized public exchanges and which generally may be illiquid. As a result, a Fund may not be able to quickly liquidate its investments in these instruments at an amount close to its fair value in order to meet its liquidity requirements. The Funds’ do not anticipate any material losses as a result of liquidity risk.

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5.OFFSETTING OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND DERIVATIVE ASSETS

 

Each Fund’s policy is to recognize a gross asset or liability equal to the unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and swap contracts. The following table shows additional information regarding the offsetting of assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2023.

 

Quantified Managed Income Fund:

 

               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the     
Assets:              Statements of Assets & Liabilities     
   Gross Amounts   Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Presented in the   Offset in the   Assets Presented in   Financial         
   Statements of Assets   Statements of Assets   the Statements of   Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  & Liabilities   & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Received   Net Amount 
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures  $25,828   $   $25,828   $(25,828)  $   $ 
Total  $25,828   $   $25,828   $(25,828)  $   $ 
                               
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the     
Liabilities:              Statement of Assets & Liabilities     
       Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Gross Amounts of   Offset in the   Liabilities Presented   Financial         
   Recognized   Statement of Assets   in the Statement of   Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  Liabilities   & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Pledged(1)   Net Amount 
Unrealized Depreciation on Futures  $165,475   $   $165,475   $25,828   $139,647   $ 
Total  $165,475   $   $165,475   $25,828   $139,647   $ 
                               
Quantified Market Leaders Fund:
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the     
Assets:              Statements of Assets & Liabilities     
   Gross Amounts   Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of Assets             
   Presented in the   Offset in the   Presented in the   Financial         
   Statements of Assets   Statements of Assets   Statements of Assets &   Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  & Liabilities   & Liabilities   Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Received   Net Amount 
Swaps  $4,840,997   $   $4,840,997   $   $   $4,840,997 
Total  $4,840,997   $   $4,840,997   $   $   $4,840,997 
                               
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund:
 
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements     
Assets:              of Assets & Liabilities     
   Gross Amounts   Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Presented in the   Offset in the   Assets Presented in   Financial         
   Statements of   Statement of Assets   the Statement of   Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  Assets & Liabilities   & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged(2)   Received   Net Amount 
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures  $14,865   $   $14,865   $   $   $14,865 
Total  $14,865   $   $14,865   $   $   $14,865 

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Quantified STF Fund:

 

               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the     
Assets:              Statements of Assets & Liabilities     
   Gross Amounts                     
   Presented in the   Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Statements of   Offset in the   Assets Presented   Financial         
   Assets &   Statement of Assets   in the Statement of   Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  Liabilities   & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Received   Net Amount 
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures  $8,939,388   $   $8,939,388   $   $   $8,939,388 
Total  $8,939,388   $   $8,939,388   $   $   $8,939,388 
                               
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund:
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of     
Liabilities:              Assets & Liabilities     
           Net Amounts of             
   Gross Amounts of   Gross Amounts Offset   Liabilities Presented             
   Recognized   in the Statement of   in the Statement of   Financial Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged(2)   Pledged(1)   Net Amount 
Unrealized Depreciation on Futures  $(505,027)  $   $(505,027)  $   $505,027   $ 
Total  $(505,027)  $   $(505,027)  $   $505,027   $ 
                               
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund:
 
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements     
Assets:              of Assets & Liabilities     
   Gross Amounts   Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Presented in the   Offset in the   Assets Presented in   Financial         
   Statements of   Statement of   the Statement of   Instruments         
Description  Assets & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Cash Collateral Received   Net Amount 
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures  $65,281   $   $65,281   $   $   $65,281 
Total  $65,281   $   $65,281   $   $   $65,281 
                               
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund:
 
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the     
Assets:              Statements of Assets & Liabilities     
   Gross Amounts   Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of Assets             
   Presented in the   Offset in the   Presented in the   Financial         
   Statements of Assets   Statements of Assets   Statements of Assets &   Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  & Liabilities   & Liabilities   Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Received   Net Amount 
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures  $250,313   $   $250,313   $   $   $250,313 
Swaps   203,225        203,225    (203,225)        
Total  $453,538   $   $453,538   $(203,225)  $   $250,313 
                               
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the     
Liabilities:              Statement of Assets & Liabilities     
       Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
       Offset in the   Liabilities Presented in   Financial         
   Gross Amounts of   Statement of Assets   the Statement of   Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  Recognized Liabilities   & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Pledged (1)   Net Amount 
Swaps  $(730,573)-  $(730,573)  $203,225   $527,348          
Total  $(730,573)  $   $(730,573)  $203,225   $527,348   $ 

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Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund:
 
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the     
Assets:              Statements of Assets & Liabilities     
   Gross Amounts   Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Presented in the   Offset in the   Assets Presented   Financial         
   Statements of   Statement of   in the Statement of   Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  Assets & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Received   Net Amount 
Swaps  $5,088,126   $   $5,088,126   $   $   $5,088,126 
Total  $5,088,126   $   $5,088,126   $   $   $5,088,126 
                               
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund:
 
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements     
Assets:              of Assets & Liabilities     
   Gross Amounts   Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Presented in the   Offset in the   Assets Presented in   Financial         
   Statements of   Statement of   the Statement of   Instruments         
Description  Assets & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Cash Collateral Received   Net Amount 
Swaps  $436,779   $   $436,779   $(4,421)  $   $432,358 
Total  $436,779   $   $436,779   $(4,421)  $   $432,358 
                               
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of     
Liabilities:              Assets & Liabilities     
       Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Gross Amounts of   Offset in the   Liabilities Presented in   Financial         
   Recognized   Statement of   the Statement of   Instruments         
Description  Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged (2)   Collateral Pledged(1)   Net Amount 
Swaps Contracts  $(4,421)  $   $(4,421)  $4,421   $   $ 
Total  $(4,421)  $   $(4,421)  $4,421   $   $ 
                               
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund:
 
               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the     
Assets:              Statements of Assets & Liabilities     
   Gross Amounts   Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Presented in the   Offset in the   Assets Presented in   Financial         
   Statements of   Statements of Assets   the Statements of   Instruments   Cash Collateral     
Description  Assets & Liabilities   & Liabilities   Assets & Liabilities   Pledged(2)   Received   Net Amount 
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures  $23,363   $   $23,363   $   $   $23,363 
Total  $23,363   $   $23,363   $   $   $23,363 

 

(1)The amount is limited to the derivative liability balance and accordingly does not include excess collateral pledged.

 

(2)The amount does not include excess collateral pledged by the counterparty. Detailed collateral amounts are presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

6.INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

The business activities of each Fund are overseen by the Board, which is responsible for the overall management of the Funds. Advisors Preferred LLC (“Advisor”), serves as investment advisor to the Funds. The Advisor has engaged Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. (the “Sub-Advisor”) to serve as the sub-advisor to the Funds.

 

Pursuant to an advisory agreement with the Funds, the Advisor, under the oversight of the Board, directs the daily operations of each Fund and supervises the performance of administrative and professional services provided by others. As compensation for its services and the related expenses borne by the

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Advisor, each Fund pays advisory fees accrued daily and paid monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets at an annual rate of 1.00%, except for Quantified Alternative Investment Fund, Quantified Managed Income Fund and Quantified Market Leaders Fund which pay 0.75%. For the year ended June 30, 2023, each Fund accrued the following advisory fees:

 

Quantified Managed Income Fund  $1,220,002 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   1,691,254 
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   87,611 
Quantified STF Fund   1,355,001 
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   311,955 
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   1,170,796 
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   749,712 
Quantified Common Ground Fund   826,238 
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   1,046,164 
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   311,192 
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   406,060 

 

Pursuant to a liquidity program administrator agreement with the Funds, the Adviser, provides a liquidity program administrator who, directs the operations of the Funds’ liquidity risk management program. As compensation for its services and the related expenses borne by the Adviser, the Funds pay the Adviser out of pocket expenses and an annual fee of $9,000 per Fund. The liquidity program administrator agreement became effective June 1, 2021. Pursuant to the liquidity program administrator agreement, the Adviser earned (net of voluntary waivers) the following fees in the Statements of Operation (miscellaneous expenses) for the year ended June 30, 2023:

 

Fund  Fees   Waived 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $9,000   $ 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   9,000     
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   9,000    (9,000)
Quantified STF Fund   9,000     
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   9,000    (9,000)
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   9,000     
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   9,000     
Quantified Common Ground Fund   9,000     
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   9,000     
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   9,000    (9,000)
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   9,000    (9,000)

 

Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“UFS”), UFS, provides administration, fund accounting, and transfer agent services to the Trust. Pursuant to the servicing agreement with UFS, each Fund pays UFS customary fees for providing administration, fund accounting and transfer agency services to the Funds. Under the terms of the Funds’ agreement with UFS, UFS pays for certain operating expenses of the Funds. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of UFS, and are not paid any fees directly by the Funds for serving in such capacities.

 

In addition, certain affiliates of UFS provide services to each Fund as follows:

 

Blu Giant, LLC (“Blu Giant”), an affiliate of UFS, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as print management services for each Fund on an ad-hoc basis. These expenses are the responsibility of UFS.

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The Trust has adopted Distribution Plans and Agreements pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for the Funds’ Investor Class and Advisor Class shares (each a “Plan” and together, the “Plans”) pursuant to which the Funds pay fees to the Ceros Financial Services, Inc. (“Ceros” or “Distributor”) for providing distribution and/or shareholder services to the Funds. Under the Plans, Investor Class shares of a Funds may pay an account maintenance fee for account maintenance services and/or distribution fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Funds’ average net assets attributable to Investor Class shares as compensation for the Distributor providing account maintenance and distribution services to shareholders; and up to 1.00% for Advisor Class shares of a Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to the Advisor Class shares. The 12b-1 Plan is a compensation plan, which means that compensation is provided regardless of 12b-1 expenses incurred.

 

For the year ended June 30, 2023, pursuant to the Rule 12b-1 Plan, each Fund accrued:

 

   Investor Class   Advisor Class   Total 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $406,615   $210   $406,825 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   563,387    1,458    564,845 
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   29,035    674    29,709 
Quantified STF Fund   338,173    2,310    340,483 
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   77,989        77,989 
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   292,699        292,699 
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   187,428        187,428 
Quantified Common Ground Fund   206,559        206,559 
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   261,541        261,541 
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   77,798        77,798 
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   101,515        101,515 

 

The Board has adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan (the “Servicing Plan”) with respect to the Investor Class of each Fund. The Servicing Plan provides that a monthly service fee is calculated by each Fund at an annual rate of up to 0.15% (currently set at 0.15%), of its average daily net assets of the Investor Class and is paid to Ceros to provide compensation for ongoing shareholder servicing activities or service and/or maintenance of accounts, not otherwise required to be provided by the Advisor. Ceros is an affiliate of the Advisor.

 

For the year ended June 30, 2023, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Agreement, each Fund paid:

 

Quantified Managed Income Fund  $243,969 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   338,032 
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   17,421 
Quantified STF Fund   202,904 
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   46,793 
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   175,619 
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   112,457 
Quantified Common Ground Fund   123,936 
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   156,925 
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   46,679 
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   60,909 

 

During the year ended June 30, 2023, Ceros, a registered broker/dealer, executed trades on behalf of Quantified Managed Income Fund, Quantified Market Leaders Fund, Quantified Alternative Investment

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Fund, Quantified STF Fund, Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund, Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund, Quantified Evolution Plus Fund, Quantified Common Ground Fund, Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund, Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund and Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund and received $208,585, $315,078, $20,973, $11,923, $1,285, $8,895, $10,197, $289,763, $105,972, $16,151 and $6,751 in trade commissions, respectively.

 

Each Trustee who is not an “interested person” of the Trust or Advisor is compensated at a rate of $72,000 per year plus $2,500 minimum per meeting for certain special meetings, which varies based on the matters submitted, as well as for reimbursement for any reasonable expenses incurred attending the meetings, paid quarterly. The “interested persons” who serve as Trustees of the Trust receive no compensation for their services as Trustees. None of the executive officers receive compensation from the Trust. Interested trustees of the Trust are also officers or employees of the Advisor and its affiliates.

 

7.AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS

 

The identified cost of investments in securities owned by each Fund for federal income tax purposes excluding futures and swaps, and its respective gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation at June 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

       Gross   Gross   Net Unrealized 
   Tax   Unrealized   Unrealized   Appreciation/ 
   Cost   Appreciation   Depreciation   (Depreciation) 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $142,201,842   $1,091,447   $(2,237,596)  $(1,146,149)
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   176,016,927    134,817,748    (126,471,348)   8,346,400 
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   6,757,560    129,300    (39,214)   90,086 
Quantified STF Fund   155,129,085    8,939,675    (10,373,209)   (1,433,534)
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   57,035,944    506,120    (549,282)   (43,162)
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   85,270,840        (1,429,916)   (1,429,916)
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   36,468,084    81,201,738    (81,241,318)   (39,580)
Quantified Common Ground Fund   130,709,703    4,966,449    (2,702,580)   2,263,869 
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   82,723,271    57,907,848    (50,114,693)   7,793,155 
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   30,218,628    17,066,272    (17,291,370)   (225,098)
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   40,923,069        (73,029)   (73,029)

 

8.DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL

 

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 was as follows:

 

For the period ended June 30, 2023:
   Ordinary   Long-Term     
Portfolio  Income   Capital Gains   Total 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $951,437   $   $951,437 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund            
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   230,765        230,765 
Quantified STF Fund            
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   33,274        33,274 
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund            
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   37,720        37,720 
Quantified Common Ground Fund            
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   310,692        310,692 
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   668,445        668,445 
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund            

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For the period ended June 30, 2022:
   Ordinary   Long-Term     
Portfolio  Income   Capital Gains   Total 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $983,577   $   $983,577 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   64,865,841        64,865,841 
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   1,367,116    173,849    1,540,965 
Quantified STF Fund   21,941,283    20,260,824    42,202,107 
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   4,417,288    1,721,355    6,138,643 
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund            
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   2,958,074    4,437,576    7,395,650 
Quantified Common Ground Fund   7,158,565        7,158,565 
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   2,251,739        2,251,739 
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   163,258        163,258 
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   226,553    502,193    728,746 

 

As of June 30, 2023, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   Undistributed   Undistributed   Post October Loss   Capital Loss   Other   Unrealized   Total 
   Ordinary   Long-Term   and   Carry   Book/Tax   Appreciation/   Accumulated 
   Income   Capital Gains   Late Year Loss   Forwards   Differences   (Depreciation)   Earnings/(Deficits) 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $2,958,938   $   $(7,612,049)  $(13,060,616)  $   $(1,146,149)  $(18,859,876)
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   4,603,212            (85,342,355)       8,346,400    (72,392,743)
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   48,143        (798,197)   (1,802,615)       90,086    (2,462,583)
Quantified STF Fund   169,505            (31,091,890)       (1,433,534)   (32,355,919)
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   403,254            (12,158,274)       (43,162)   (11,798,182)
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   45,234        (8,560,955)   (35,176,755)       (1,429,916)   (45,122,392)
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   2,198,119        (5,612,969)   (6,566,289)       (39,580)   (10,020,719)
Quantified Common Ground Fund   306,174        (8,421,766)   (13,144,767)       2,263,869    (18,996,490)
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   4,253,725        (5,870,542)   (49,638,589)       7,793,155    (43,462,251)
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   283,836        (2,959,439)   (6,504,236)       (225,098)   (9,404,937)
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   352,685        (2,099,515)   (10,147,854)       (73,029)   (11,967,713)

 

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, the mark-to-market on open Section 1256, and tax adjustments related to the Quantified Evolution Plus Fund’s wholly owned subsidiary.

 

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 did not incur any late year losses.

 

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 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $7,612,049 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund    
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   798,197 
Quantified STF Fund    
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund    
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   8,560,955 
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   5,612,969 
Quantified Common Ground Fund   8,421,766 
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   5,870,542 
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   2,959,439 
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   2,099,515 

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At June 30, 2023, the Funds below had capital loss carry forwards for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains as follows:

 

   Short-Term   Long-Term   Total 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $11,359,288   $1,701,328   $13,060,616 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   83,816,622    1,525,733    85,342,355 
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   1,802,615        1,802,615 
Quantified STF Fund   12,473,847    18,618,043    31,091,890 
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund   4,807,207    7,351,067    12,158,274 
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   15,658,716    19,518,039    35,176,755 
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund   5,065,215    1,501,074    6,566,289 
Quantified Common Ground Fund   13,002,697    142,070    13,144,767 
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   49,638,589        49,638,589 
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund   5,030,406    1,473,830    6,504,236 
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund   4,174,623    5,973,231    10,147,854 

 

Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to adjustments related to the Quantified Evolution Plus Fund’s wholly owned subsidiary, resulted in reclassification for the period ended June 30, 2023 as follows:

 

   Paid     
   In   Accumulated 
   Capital   Earnings (Losses) 
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund  $(174,180)  $174,180 

 

9.CONTROL OWNERSHIP

 

The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a fund creates presumption of control of the fund pursuant to Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. As of June 30, 2023, Axos Clearing LLC held 84.30% of the Quantified Managed Income Fund, 81.07% of the Quantified Market Leaders Fund, 71.93% of the Quantified Alternative Investment Fund, 72.80% of the Quantified STF Fund, 70.25% of the Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund, 85.05% of the Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund, 81.79% of the Quantified Evolution Plus Fund, 71.88% of the Quantified Common Ground Fund, 67.80% of the Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund, 96.22% of the Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund and 80.98% of the Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund.

 

10.UNDERLYING INVESTMENT IN OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

The following Funds currently invest greater than 25% of their assets in the corresponding investments. The Funds may redeem these investments at any time if the Advisor or Subadvisor determines that it is in the best interest of the Funds and their shareholders to do so. The performance of the Fund will be directly affected by the performance of the investments. The financial statements of the investments, including their schedule of investments, can be found at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website www.sec.gov and should be read in conjunction with the Funds’ financial statements.

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      Percentage of Net
Fund  Investment  Assets
Quantified STF Fund  Fidelity Government Portfolio Class I  26.0%
   First American Government Obligations Fund Class Z  26.0%
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund  Fidelity Government Portfolio Class I  39.9%
   First American Government Obligations Fund Class Z  39.9%
Quantified Common Ground Fund  Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC  30.1%
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund  Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC  27.8%
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund  Fidelity Government Portfolio Class I  39.1%
   First American Government Obligations Fund Class Z  39.1%

 

11.SECURITIES LENDING

 

The Funds have entered into a securities lending arrangement (the “Agreement”) with U.S. Bank (the “Lending Agent”). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Funds are authorized to loan securities to the Lending Agent. In exchange, at the time of the loan, the Funds receive cash and “non-cash” or “securities” collateral in the amount of at least 105% of the value of any loaned securities that are foreign securities or 102% of the value of any other loaned securities marked-to-market daily. Loans shall be marked to market daily and the margin restored in the event collateralization is below 100% of the value of securities loaned. The value of securities loaned is disclosed in a footnote on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and on the Schedules of Investments. Securities lending income is disclosed in the Funds’ Statements of Operations. Although risk is mitigated by the collateral, the Funds could experience a delay in recovering their securities and possible loss of income or value if the Lending Agent fails to return the securities on loan. The Funds’ cash collateral received in securities lending transactions is invested in the Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, a privately offered liquidity fund, as presented below. The investment objective is to seek to maximize current income to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity and maintain a stable NAV of $1.00 per unit.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the following Funds loaned securities which were collateralized by cash. The value of securities on loan and the value of the related collateral were as follows:

 

       Overnight and Continuous 
Fund  Value of Securities Loaned   Value of Collateral* 
Quantified Managed Income Fund  $17,526,884   $17,526,884 
Quantified Market Leaders Fund   9,169,810    9,169,810 
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund   307,663    307,663 
Quantified STF Fund   968,156    968,156 
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund   910,520    910,520 
Quantified Common Ground Fund   29,568,797    29,568,797 
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund   19,342,235    19,342,235 

 

*The above Funds received cash collateral, which was subsequently invested in the Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC as reported in the Schedules of Investments. Limited to the value of securities loaned, excess collateral not shown. See excess amount of collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

12.LINE OF CREDIT

 

The Quantified Alternative Investment Fund, Quantified Common Ground Fund, and the Quantified Managed Income Fund (“Borrowing Funds”) have each entered into a line of credit agreement with U.S. Bank N.A. for investment purposes subject to the limitations of the 1940 Act for borrowings. The maximum amount a Borrowing Fund is allowed to borrow under its agreement is lesser of $15,000,000, 20% of the gross market value of the Borrowing Fund or 33 1/3% of the gross market value (as determined solely by the Bank using consistently applied valuation methods disclosed to the Borrower) of

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the unencumbered assets of the Borrowing Fund. Borrowings under each agreement bear interest at the Prime Rate, per annum, on the principal balance outstanding. The maturity date of the line of credit is November 2, 2023. During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Borrowing Funds accessed the line of credit as follows:

 

   Average Amount          Outstanding 
   Borrowings   Interest   Average  Borrowings 
   Outstanding   Expense   Interest Rate  6/30/2023 
Quantified Alternative Investment Fund  $2,861,500   $10,519   6.93%  $ 
Quantified Common Ground Fund   8,646,622    61,760   6.60%    
Quantified Managed Income Fund              

 

13.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

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(COHEN & CO LOGO)

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders of Quantified Funds and Board of Trustees of Advisors Preferred Trust

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

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

 

Fund Name Statements of
Operations
Statements of
Cash Flows
Statements
of Changes in
Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Quantified Managed Income Fund, Quantified Market Leaders Fund, Quantified Alternative Investment Fund, and Quantified STF Fund For the year ended June 30, 2023 For the year ended June 30, 2023 for Quantified Alternative Investment Fund For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended June 30, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019
Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund For the year ended June 30, 2023 N/A For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended June 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021, and the period from August 30, 2019 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2020
Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund For the year ended June 30, 2023 N/A For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended June 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021, and the period from September 13, 2019 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2020
Quantified Evolution Plus Fund* For the year ended June 30, 2023 N/A For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended June 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021, and the period from September 30, 2019 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2020

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

800.229.1099 | 866.818.4538 fax | cohencpa.com

 

Registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

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Quantified Common Ground Fund For the year ended June 30, 2023 N/A For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended June 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021, and the period from December 27, 2019 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2020
Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund For the year ended June 30, 2023 N/A For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and the period from March 4, 2021 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2021
Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund For the year ended June 30, 2023 N/A For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and the period from April 14, 2021 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2021
Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund For the year ended June 30, 2023 N/A For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and the period from April 15, 2021 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2021

 

*The financial statements referred to throughout are Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

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

 

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

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Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We have served as the Funds’ auditor since 2012.

 

(SIGNATURE)

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

August 29, 2023

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QUANTIFIED FUNDS
EXPENSE EXAMPLES (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

Example

 

As a shareholder of a Fund you will pay ongoing expenses, such as advisory fees, distribution and service fees (12b-1), and other fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. Please note, the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions which may be assessed by mutual funds. This Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The columns under the heading entitled “Actual” help you estimate the actual expenses you paid over the period. The “Actual Ending Account Value” shown is derived from the Fund’s actual return, and the “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this 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 column under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period”.

 

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

 

The columns under the heading entitled “Hypothetical” provide information about hypothetical account value and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table on the next page are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs which may be applicable to your account. Therefore, the last column of the table (Hypothetical Expenses Paid During Period) 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.

 

                    
                 Hypothetical  
           Actual  (5% return before expenses)  
                    
     Fund’s           Ending     
     Annualized  Beginning  Ending  Expenses  Account  Expenses  
     Expense  Account Value  Account Value  Paid During  Value  Paid During  
     Ratio  1/1/23  6/30/23  Period*  6/30/23  Period*  
  Quantified Managed Income Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.34%  $1,000.00  $1,000.00  $6.64  $1,018.15  $6.71  
  Advisor Class  1.93%  $1,000.00  $997.60  $9.56  $1,015.22  $9.64  
  Quantified Market Leaders Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.33%  $1,000.00  $1,114.70  $6.97  $1,018.20  $6.66  
  Advisor Class  1.93%  $1,000.00  $1,112.40  $10.11  $1,015.22  $9.64  
  Quantified Alternative Investment Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.49%  $1,000.00  $1.023.40  $7.48  $1,017.41  $7.45  
  Advisor Class  2.11%  $1,000.00  $1.020.30  $10.57  $1,014.33  $10.54  
  Quantified STF Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.59%  $1,000.00  $1,466.70  $9.72  $1,016.91  $7.95  
  Advisor Class  2.18%  $1,000.00  $1,462.10  $13.31  $1,013.98  $10.89  
  Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.59%  $1,000.00  $1,223.10  $8.76  $1,016.91  $7.95  
  Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.59%  $1,000.00  $987.50  $7.84  $1,016.91  $7.95  
  Quantified Evolution Plus Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.60%  $1,000.00  $1,036.20  $8.08  $1,016.86  $8.00  
  Quantified Common Ground Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.73%  $1,000.00  $1,054.80  $8.81  $1,016.22  $8.65  
  Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.59%  $1,000.00  $1,143.60  $8.45  $1,016.91  $7.95  
  Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.63%  $1,000.00  $1,055.90  $8.31  $1,016.71  $8.15  
  Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund                    
  Investor Class  1.61%  $1,000.00  $974.70  $7.88  $1,016.81  $8.05  

 

*Expenses are equal to the average account value over the period, multiplied by each Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the number of days in the period (181) divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (365).

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LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

 

The Funds have adopted and implemented a written liquidity risk management program as required by Rule 22e-4 (the “Liquidity Rule”) under the Investment Company Act. The program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Funds’ liquidity risk, taking into consideration, among other factors, each Fund’s investment strategies and the liquidity of portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; short and long-term cash flow projections; and cash holdings and access to other funding sources.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Trust’s Liquidity Program Administrator (“LPA”) and the Board reviewed the then-active Funds’ investments and they determined that, generally, the Funds held adequate levels of cash and highly liquid investments to meet shareholder redemption activities in accordance with applicable requirements. Accordingly, the Board and the LPA concluded that (i) the Funds’ liquidity risk management program is reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Liquidity Rule and (ii) the Funds’ liquidity risk management program has been effectively implemented.

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Approval of the Renewal of the Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements for Quantified Managed Income Fund, Quantified Market Leaders Fund; Quantified Alternative Investment Fund, Quantified STF Fund, Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund, Quantified Evolution Plus Fund, Quantified Common Ground Fund, Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund, Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund, Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund and Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund (all together the “Quantified Funds”)

 

At an in-person Board meeting held on May 23, 2023 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Advisors Preferred Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of Trustees who are not “interested persons” (the “Independent Trustees”), as such term is defined under Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, considered the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Advisors Preferred, LLC (the “Adviser”) and the Trust, on behalf of Quantified Managed Income Fund, Quantified Market Leaders Fund, Quantified Alternative Investment Fund (and its subsidiary) (“Alternative Investment” and “QAIF Fund Limited”), respectively; Quantified STF Fund, Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund, Quantified Evolution Plus Plan and its subsidiary, (“Evolution Plus” and “QEPF Limited”), Quantified Common Ground Fund, Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund, Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund, Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund, and Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund. and the renewal of each sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreements”) between the Adviser and Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. (the “Sub-Adviser” or “Flexible Plan”). The Directors of the QAIF Fund Limited and QEPF Fund Limited, each a wholly owned foreign subsidiary of Alternative and Evolution Plus respective, approved an investment advisory agreement between QAIF Fund Limited and QEPF Fund Limited and the Adviser (the “Subsidiary Advisory Agreement”) as well as the sub-advisory agreements (the “Subsidiary Sub-Advisory Agreements”) between the Adviser and Flexible Plan with respect to the QAIF Fund Limited and QEPF Fund Limited. The Fund level agreements and subsidiary agreements are referred to collectively for convenience and references to a Fund include the subsidiary as the context indicates. The Trustees’ and Directors’ deliberations are presented as collective deliberations as they were conducted concurrently and refences to the Board also include the Directors.

 

In connection with the Board’s consideration, deliberation and approval of the renewal of the Advisory Agreements and Sub-Advisory Agreements, (together the “Advisory Agreements”) the Adviser and Sub-Adviser provided the Board in advance of the Meeting with written materials, which included information regarding: (a) a description of the investment management personnel of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser; (b) the Adviser’s and Sub-Adviser’s operations and the Adviser’s financial condition; (c) the Adviser’s proposed brokerage practices (including any soft dollar arrangements); (d) the level of the advisory fees proposed to be charged compared with the fees charged to comparable mutual funds or accounts; (e) each Quantified Fund’s anticipated level of profitability to the Adviser and Sub-Adviser from related operations; (f) the Adviser’s and Sub-Adviser’s compliance policies and procedures; and (g) information regarding the performance of each Quantified Fund as compared to their respective benchmarks and Morningstar categories. The Trustees reviewed the quality of work and abilities of the Adviser and its relationship with the Sub-Adviser and the performance of the Quantified Funds. The Trustees conducted some of their deliberations on a joint Adviser and Sub-Adviser basis given the close working relationship of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser. The Board’s review of the materials and deliberations are presented contemporaneously given the overlapping considerations, paralleled issues and conclusions drawn by the Board. The Board conducted some of its deliberations on a joint basis for the Adviser and Flexible Plan given the close working relationship of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser and conducted their deliberations on a consolidated basis for each Quantified Fund and any subsidiary, as applicable.

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Nature, Extent and Quality of Services: With respect to the nature, extent and quality of services provided, the Board reviewed the Adviser’s Form ADV, and the Sub-Adviser’s Form ADV, a description of the manner in which investment decisions, including asset allocation, sector selection, trade execution and compliance, will be made for each Quantified Fund by the Sub-Adviser, a description of the services provided by the Adviser and those services provided by the Sub-Adviser and those executed by the Adviser. The Board reviewed the experience of professional personnel from both the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser performing services for each Quantified Fund, including the team of individuals that primarily monitor and execute the investment and administration process, and the respective portfolio managers. Further the Board reviewed a certification from each of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser certifying that each has adopted a Code of Ethics containing provisions reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons, as that term is defined in Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act, from engaging in conduct prohibited by Rule 17j-1(b) and noted that each of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser have adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from violating such Code of Ethics.

 

Advisors Preferred:

 

The Board reviewed the balance sheet of the Adviser as of March 31, 2023, and considered the change in net income for the month of March as compared to January through March 2023 period. The Board also reviewed the audited financials of the Adviser as of December 31, 2022. The Adviser reported $1.7 billion in total assets under management in active mutual funds and Ms. Ayers-Rigsby noted the commitment from Advisors Preferred to grow the mutual fund business.

 

The Board discussed the Adviser’s compliance program with the CCO of the Trust. The Board considered that the CCO of the Trust also serves as CCO of the Adviser and were confident in her abilities with respect to both positions. The Trustees were comfortable that if a conflict of interest were to arise, counsel would be called upon for a solution. The Board noted that the Adviser continues to have in place procedures which are currently working to prevent violations of applicable securities laws. The CCO confirmed that she has the support and resources to ensure the compliance procedures of the Trust are updated in accordance with current SEC rules. The Board considered that the cybersecurity risk of the Adviser is managed by Sikich LLP with no data breached reported. The Board discussed the overall technology of the Adviser with the CCO. The Adviser confirmed adequate Professional Liability Insurance is in place, including $2 million for the Independent Directors. Legal counsel noted the Board had previously reviewed the business continuity plan for Advisors Preferred Trust. The Board concluded that the Adviser has qualified professionals, resources, and compliance policies essential to performing its duties under the Advisory Agreements.

 

Flexible Plan: The Board reviewed the balance sheet and income state of the Sub-Adviser as of December 31, 2022 and confirmed there were no changes in its financial condition since then. The Board noted there were no liabilities other than current trade accounts payable. The Board recalled the presentation by the sub-adviser and earlier discussions concerning reverse fee splits, and the financial stability of Flexible Plan. The Board noted that over 60% of the assets managed by the Sub-Adviser are directed into purchases of the Gold Portfolio, Gold Fund and Quantified Funds. The Board saw that the Sub-Adviser remains dedicated to growing the Quantified Funds as investment vehicles under the various strategies for their clients, and determined Flexible Plan is financially equipped to continue to serve the Quantified Funds as sub-adviser.

 

The Board confirmed with the CCO that she works well with the CCO of the Sub-Adviser, and she had reviewed the policies and procedures manual of Flexible Plan, including their latest revisions and business

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continuity plans. The Board confirmed that cybersecurity risk management is the responsibility of the Chief Information Office/Chief Insurance Security Officer of Flexible Plan and that there were no reported breaches. They also noted that the Sub-Adviser Directors & Officers Liability insurance.

 

The Board determined that Flexible Plan has a compliance program in place that is reasonably designed to prevents violation of the applicable federal securities laws. The Board noted they are familiar with the portfolio managers of Flexible Plan and their qualifications in managing the respective Quantified Fund.

 

Performance. The Board considered that the Adviser delegates day-to-day investment decisions to the Sub-Adviser and, therefore, does not directly control the performance of the Quantified Funds. The Board considered the Adviser’s other responsibilities under the Advisory Agreements, including with respect to trade oversight, reviewing daily positions and balance reports for the Quantified Funds, obtaining derivative agreements for the Quantified Funds and reporting to the Board. The Trustees concluded that the Adviser appears to be properly and reasonably monitoring the Sub-Adviser’s adherence to each Quantified Fund’s investment objectives and appears to be carrying out its functions appropriately.

 

With respect to the performance, the Board reviewed the Sub-Adviser’s daily management and investment strategies and considered the updated performance of each Quantified Fund through March 31, 2023, compared to their primary benchmark and Morningstar category for various periods provided by the Adviser. The Board recalled the earlier presentations by Flexible Plan, with respect to strategy and each Quantified Fund’s performance for various periods with explanations for over/under performance.

 

Quantified Managed Income Fund: With respect to Managed Income, (as measured by Investor Class shares) the Board noted the Fund outperformed the Morningstar Allocation 15%-30% Equity category for the one-year period ended March 31, 2023, but lagged for longer periods. With respect to the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index benchmark the Fund outperformed for the one-year and three-year periods ended March 31, 2023 while lagging for longer range periods. The Board reviewed the Fund’s positive return for the five- year and since-inception periods. The Board reflected on the Fund’s total return seeking strategy and observed that the Fund does not follow an index-tracking strategy and, therefore, swings in performance are expected. The Board recalled the Sub-Adviser’s earlier discussion on the strategy, and how Flexible Plan uses the Fund as a diversifying investment without purely focusing on the specific performance of the Fund. The Board concluded that Fund performance was acceptable in light of the previous factors and noted it expects the Fund will continue to grow as part of the Sub-Adviser’s rebalancing of clients’ accounts.

 

Quantified Market Leaders Fund: The Board acknowledged the Fund’s change in benchmark, away from the Wilshire 5000 Index and to the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk. The Board noted that Market Leaders (as measured by Investor Class shares) underperformed the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk category for the periods reviewed. However, the Fund outperformed the Morningstar Tactical Allocation category for the three- and five-year periods, while lagging for the one-year period. The Board noted that recent performance was somewhat concerning. However, the Board recalled the changes to sector allocation that the sub-adviser had earlier described, and how the strategy changes for certain Quantified Funds will add value. They acknowledged the nature of the Fund’s strategy had led to periods of underperformance. The Board noted that the Sub-Adviser’s refinements are designed to improve performance and that this was a mitigating factor. The Board concluded that in spite of recent lags, and because of the Fund’s novel nature and strategy, performance was acceptable.

 

Quantified Alternative Investment Fund (and subsidiary): For Alternative Investment, the Board noted the Fund (as measured by Investor Class shares) underperformed the S&P 500 Index for the one-, three-, five-

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year and since inceptions periods ended March 31, 2023. The Sub-Adviser had reported the losses were spread across many holdings, not a single position. The Board discussed how the Fund’s strategy can lead to investment in ultra-long futures, thus making it difficult to benchmark. The Trustees further noted the Fund outperformed the Morningstar Macro Trading category for the three-year period but lagged for others. The Board acknowledged that the S&P 500 Index does not directly correspond to the Fund’s investment strategy and noted that the Marco Trading category better follows the alternative investment strategy of the Fund. The Board concluded the Fund’s performance was nonetheless acceptable.

 

Quantified STF Fund: The Board acknowledged the Fund (as measured by Investor Class shares) lagged its benchmark, Nasdaq 100 Index, and the Morningstar Tactical Allocation category for the one- three-, and five-year periods ended March 31, 2023. The Board noted that the Fund’s strategy includes a risk management element, and that the magnitude and frequency of bear market rallies result in a whipsaw effect to the Fund, the main cause of its underperformance. It was acknowledged by the Board that the signals utilized in the STF Strategy are not always correct in identifying and amplifying trending markets with such high volatility. The Board discussed how the Morningstar Tactical Sector is not a perfect index for comparison, yet somewhat informative. The Board concluded performance was acceptable when viewed from a long-term perspective, in spite of underperformance.

 

Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund: Tactical Fixed Income (as measured by Investor Class shares) lagged both its benchmark, Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index, and the Morningstar Nontraditional Bond category for the one- and three-year periods ended March 31, 2023. The Board acknowledged the tough 2022 market for fixed income securities. The Board concluded that a longer time period is warranted to genuinely assess the Fund’s performance, but concluded performance is considered acceptable.

 

Quantified Evolution Plus Fund (and Subsidiary): The Board reviewed the Fund’s performance (as measured by Investor Class shares) for the one-, three and five-year periods ended March 31, 2023, and noted the Fund lagged the S&P 500 Index, and the Morningstar Tactical Allocation category. The Trustees discussed the Fund’s overweight in the U.S. dollar causing the Fund’s underperformance during the 2022 market. The Board realized the wide-ranging and novel nature of the Fund’s capital appreciation seeking strategy and observed that the Fund does not follow an index-tracking strategy and, therefore, swings in performance are to be expected. The Board concluded with adjustments to the Fund’s allocation, and the addition of commodities investments, the Fund’s performance may improve. The Board concluded performance is considered acceptable.

 

Quantified Common Ground Fund: For the one-year and three-year periods ended March 31, 2023, the Common Ground Fund (as measured by Investor Class shares) underperformed its benchmarks, the S&P 1500 Index, and the Morningstar Mid-Cap Blend category. The Board noted that since inception the Fund was slightly ahead of the S&P 1500 Index. The Board noted the drawdowns for the Fund were lower than those for the S&P 1500 Index, and the Fund performed as expected, reducing market exposure during the 2022 market downturn. The Board determined it will take a long-term perspective on performance and deemed performance acceptable. The Board agreed to continue to monitor performance.

 

Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund: For the one-year period ended March 31, 2023, the Board noted the Fund (as measured by Investor Class shares) outperformed its benchmark S&P 500 Index, and the Morningstar Allocation 70% to 85% Equity category. With respect to the three year period ended March 31, 2023, the Fund underperformed both its benchmark and Morningstar category. The Board discussed and took into consideration the Sub-Adviser’s ongoing refinement of the Fund’s strategy in an attempt to “buy the dip” and short-term up moves to capture returns during various market cycles. The Board

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determined a longer time period of performance is helpful to genuinely assess the Fund’s performance and agreed to monitor the Fund’s performance, and concluded performance was nonetheless acceptable.

 

Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund: The Board reviewed the Fund’s performance (as measured by Investor Class shares) for the one-year period ended March 31, 2023, and found the Fund trailed both the S&P 500 Index and the Morningstar Large Blend category. They noted the Fund managed a small gain in the fourth quarter 2022. The Sub-Adviser had earlier reported that it was making adjustments to the industry sectors to broaden the universe of investments and adding an S&P 500 Index ETF (the SPY) as a backup sector, which research had shown would add value. The Board determined it would see how the Fund will perform in the longer term and agreed to reassess the Fund’s performance at a later date, but concluded performance was acceptable.

 

Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund: The Board reviewed the Fund’s performance (as measured by Investor Class shares) for the one-year and since inception periods and found it had underperformed the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index and the Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond category for the one-year period. The Board noted a longer term Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond category comparison was unavailable, due in part to the short time period. The Sub-Adviser had discussed plans to adjust the section signals and to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates to enhance optimization of the strategy. The Board decided to see how the Fund will perform in the longer term. The Board agreed to reassess the Fund’s performance at a later date, and concluded it was acceptable.

 

Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund: The Board reviewed the Fund’s performance (as measured by Investor Class shares) for the one year period ended March 31, 2023 and found it had lagged both the S&P 500 Index and the Morningstar Large Blend Category. The Sub-Adviser had discussed the ability to add 40% to the portfolio in an equally weighted S&P 500 Index fund, and belief that the high volatility years are losing years, but it is confident that they are usually followed by lengthy periods of low volatility and rising prices. The Trustees also noted the Fund is not an index fund. The Board determined to watch how the Fund will perform in the longer term and to reassess the Fund’s performance at a later date, but concluded it was acceptable.

 

Fees and Expenses: As to the costs of the services provided to the Quantified Funds by the Adviser and Sub-Adviser, respectively, the Board reviewed and discussed the advisory fee and total operating expenses of each Quantified Fund compared to its peer group and Morningstar category as presented in the Meeting Materials. The Board acknowledged that the Adviser pays the sub-adviser directly consistent with agreements and any breakpoints in effect.

 

Quantified Managed Income Fund: The Board noted the advisory fee of 0.75% for Managed Income was within range of the Morningstar Allocation 15%-30% Equity Category, and above average and well below the maximum management fee. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.55% for Investor Class shares and found it was slightly above average of the net expenses for the Morningstar Allocation 15%-30% Equity A Class category. With regards to Adviser Class shares, the Trustees noted the net expense ratio of 2.15% was within range and well below the maximum net expenses for the Morningstar Allocation 15%-30% Equity C Class category range of expenses.

 

Quantified Market Leaders Fund: The Board noted the advisory fee of 0.75% for Market Leaders was below average for the Morningstar Tactical Allocation Category, and well below the average and the maximum management fee. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.50% for Investor Class shares and found it was below average for the net expenses for the Morningstar Tactical Allocation A Class

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category. With regards to Adviser Class shares, the Trustees noted the net expense ratio of 2.10% was below the average of the net expense ratio for the Morningstar Tactical Allocation C Class Category.

 

Quantified Alternative Investment Fund (and subsidiary): The Board noted the advisory fee of 0.75% for Alternative Investment was below the average for the Morningstar Macro Trading Category. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.94% for Investor Class shares and found it above the average and within range for net expenses for the Morningstar Macro Trading A Class category. With regards to Adviser Class shares, the Board noted the net expense ratio of 2.55% was within range and well below the maximum net expense ratio for the Macro Trading C Class category.

 

Quantified STF Fund: The Board noted the advisory fee of 1.00% for STF was within range and well below the maximum for the Morningstar Tactical Allocation Category. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.64% for Investor Class shares and found it slightly below the average and well below the maximum net expense for the Morningstar Tactical Allocation A Class category. With regards to Adviser Class shares, the Board noted the net expense ratio of 2.24% was slightly below the average and well below the maximum net expense ratio for the Morningstar Tactical Allocation C Class category.

 

Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund: The Board noted the advisory fee of 1.00% for Tactical Fixed was within range and well below the maximum management fee for the Morningstar Nontraditional Bond Category. The Board discussed the net expenses of 1.67% for Investor Class shares and found it within range of net expenses for the Morningstar Nontraditional Bond A Class category. With regards to Adviser Class shares, the Board noted the net expense ratio of 2.27% was above the average and well below the maximum net expense ratio for the Morningstar Nontraditional Bond C Class category.

 

Quantified Evolution Plus Fund (and subsidiary): The Board noted the advisory fee of 1.00% for Evolution Plus was within range of the Morningstar Tactical Allocation Category. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.69% for Investor Class shares and found it at the average net expense for the Morningstar Tactical Allocation A Class category. With regards to Adviser Class shares, the Board noted the net expense ratio of 2.29% was at the average net expense ratio for the Morningstar Tactical Allocation Class C Class category.

 

Quantified Common Ground Fund: The Board noted the advisory fee of 1.00% for Common Ground was within range of the management fee for the Morningstar Mid-Cap Blend Category. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.71% for Investor Class shares and found them below the maximum and within range of the net expense for the Mid Cap Blend A Class category. With regards to Adviser Class shares, the Board noted the net expense ratio of 2.31% was within range of net expense ratio for the Morningstar Mid Cap Blend C Class category and below the maximum net expenses.

 

Quantified Pattern Recognition Fund: The Board noted the advisory fee of 1.00% for Pattern Recognition was within range for the Morningstar Allocation 75%-80% Equity category and below the maximum management fee. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.68% for Investor Class shares and found it within the range of the Morningstar Allocation 75%-80% Equity A Class category. With regards to Adviser Class shares, the Board noted the net expense ratio of 2.28% was within the range of the Allocation 75%-80% Equity Morningstar C Class category and below maximum net expenses.

 

Quantified Tactical Sectors Fund: The Board noted the advisory fee of 1.00% for the Fund was within range of the Morningstar Large Blend Category and well below the maximum management fee. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.75% for Investor Class shares and found it within range of the net expense ratios, and well below the maximum net expenses for the Large Blend A Class. With regards

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to Adviser Class shares, the Board noted the net expense ratio of 2.35% was within range of the net expense ratio, and well below the maximum net expenses for the Morningstar Large Blend C Class category.

 

Quantified Government Income Tactical Fund: The Board noted the advisory fee of 1.00% for the Fund was at the upper end of the range of the Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.71% for Investor Class shares and found it was above range of the net expense ratios for the Intermediate Core Bond A Class category. With regards to Adviser Class shares, The Board noted the net expense ratio of 2.31% was above range of the net expense ratio for the Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond C Class category. The Board also considered the wider mandate of the Fund and noted that when compared to the ranges for the Nontraditional Bond category, the respective class expenses would be within range. The Board noted the narrow strategy of the Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond C Class category constituents.

 

Quantified Rising Dividend Tactical Fund: The Board noted the advisory fee of 1.00% for the Fund was within range of the Morningstar Large Blend Category and below the maximum management fee. The Trustees discussed the net expenses of 1.76% for Investor Class shares and found it within range of the net expense ratios for the Large Blend A Class. With regards to Adviser Class shares, the Board noted the net expense ratio of 2.36% was within range of the net expense ratio for the Morningstar Large Blend C Class category.

 

Profitability of Adviser. The Board reviewed the levels of profits to the Adviser for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 from each Quantified Fund with respect to advisory fees and from the total relationship with each Quantified Fund. They considered whether profits from each Quantified Fund were reasonable in light of services provided, including the assets levels and payments to the respective sub-adviser, and any breakpoints in fee structures for the Quantified Funds. The. Board referred to the reverse breakpoint split fees applicable to the Quantified Funds. The Board, in consultation with counsel noted that current court rulings with respect to profitability suggest up to or even over a 50% profit margin for any adviser or sub-adviser could be acceptable and not considered excessive.

 

Quantified Managed Income, Market Leaders, Alternative Investment STF, Common Ground, Evolution Plus, Tactical Fixed Fund, Tactical Sectors, Rising Dividend, and Government Income Funds:

 

With respect to the Quantified Funds identified above, the Board noted that after fees paid to the Sub-Adviser, the Adviser operated these Funds at a loss when taking into account the totality of the relationship with the Funds. The Board considered the split between the Sub-Adviser to be reasonable for services provided. The Board discussed the reverse breakpoint split in advisory fees, and the Adviser’s ability to continue to operate the Funds at a loss. Ms. Ayers-Rigsby stated Flexible PIan has a strong sales team to assist with marketing. She also noted that with the addition of Global Fund, the adviser’s profits should increase (or losses diminish). The Board concluded that based on the assets levels and services provided the profit levels for the Adviser are not a concern at this time.

 

Quantified, Pattern Recognition: In discussing the Adviser’s profits with respect to the Pattern Recognition the Board acknowledged the Adviser was operating the Fund at a slight profit. The Board concluded that any excess profit to the Adviser was currently not a concern, and they would continue to monitor the Adviser’s profitability as assets of the Fund grow.

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June 30, 2023

 

Profitability of Sub-Adviser: The Board reviewed the levels of profits to Flexible Plan for the year ended December 31, 2022 with respect to each Quantified Fund. They noted the situation for each Quantified Fund with respect to sub-advisory fees and from the total relationship with each Quantified Fund.

 

Quantified Managed Income Fund: With respect to the Sub-Adviser’s profitability review, the Board noted Flexible Plan operated the Fund at a loss when reviewing sub-advisory fees. However, when reviewing the total relationship with the Fund, the Sub-Adviser operated at a slight profit of 7%. The Board concluded that based on the assets levels and services provided, the Sub-Adviser having excess profits is not of current concern.

 

Quantified Market Leaders Fund: With respect to the Sub-Adviser’s profitability review, the Board noted Flexible Plan operated the Fund at a loss when reviewing sub-advisory fees. However, when reviewing the total relationship with the Fund, and other fees earned, the Sub-Adviser made a slight profit of 7%. The Board concluded that based on the assets levels and services provided, the Sub-Adviser having excess profits is not of current concern.

 

Quantified Alternative Investment Fund: With respect to the Sub-Adviser’s profitability review, the Board noted Flexible Plan operated the Fund at a loss when reviewing sub-advisory fees. However, the Board found that from the total relationship with the Fund, the Sub-Adviser made a slight profit of 5%. The Board concluded that based on the assets levels and services provided, the Sub-Adviser having excess profits is not of current concern.

 

STF Fund: The Board reviewed the profitability of Flexible Plan with respect to the Fund and noted the Sub-Adviser made a modest profit of 21% from managing the Fund. The Board found that that the Sub-Adviser’s profit increased to 30% when including other income earned from their relationship with the Fund. The Board concluded that based on the asset levels and services provided, the Sub-Adviser having excess profits from the Fund is not of current concern.

 

Quantified Common Ground, Evolution Plus, Pattern Recognition, Tactical Fixed Income, Tactical Sectors, Rising Dividend, and Government Income Funds:

 

In discussing the Sub-Adviser’s profits with respect to the above-mentioned Quantified Funds, the Board acknowledged Flexible Plan was managing each Fund at a modest profit, (20% to 21%) from the sub-advisory fees. When taking into account other fees earned, the Board acknowledged the Sub-Adviser’s profits increased to 30%, 31%, 30%, 31%, 31%, 32% and 31%, respectively, for Common Ground, Evolution Plus, Pattern Recognition, Tactical Fixed, Tactical Sectors, Rising Dividend, and Government Income. The Board determined that these profits for the services provided to each Fund by the Sub-Adviser were below the threshold of concern.

 

With the fees based on average assets of combined Quantified Funds, taking into account the reverse breakpoint fee schedule, the Board acknowledged it unlikely that the Sub-Adviser will, with respect to sub-advisory fees, or when taking into account the totality of the relationship, experience excess profits from its relationship with the any of the Flex Funds. The Board stated they will monitor profit levels from each Quantified Fund as Flexible Plan continues to build assets of the Quantified Funds.

 

Economies of Scale. As to the extent to which each Quantified Fund will realize economies of scale, the Adviser reported an estimate of $500 million to be the minimum asset level required to reach such economies of scale and that each Quantified Fund may not achieve economies of scale as it may face capacity issues under certain investment strategies. The Board discussed the Adviser’s expectations for

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The Quantified Funds
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)(Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

the growth in net assets of each Quantified Fund and concluded that any material economies of scale were not a concern at present assets levels. The Trustees noted economies of scale is an advisory agreement concern and is not a consideration for approval of any sub-advisory agreements. The Board agreed to revisit economies of scale as assets of the Quantified Funds continue to grow.

 

Conclusion. Legal counsel assisted the Board throughout the Advisory Agreements review process. The Board members relied upon the advice of counsel, and their own business judgment, in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating each. In considering the approval, the Board noted that each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to the Advisory Agreements, Subsidiary Advisory Agreements; and the Sub-Advisory Agreements and Subsidiary Subadvisory Agreements.

 

Accordingly, having requested and received such information from the Adviser and Sub-Adviser as the Board believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of each of the Advisory Agreements as appropriate; the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined that, with respect to each of the Advisory Agreements, separately that (a) the terms of the Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable; (b) the advisory fee for each Quantified Fund was not unreasonable; and (c) each Advisory Agreement, Subsidiary Advisory Agreement, Sub-Advisory Agreement and Subsidiary Subadvisory Agreement is in the best interests of the respective Quantified Fund and its shareholders.

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Quantified Funds
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023

 

The following table provides information regarding each Trustee who is not an “interested person” of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act.

 

Name, Address 1
and Year of Birth
Position(s)
Held with
the Trust
Term of
Office/Length of
Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee 2
Other
Directorships
Held by Trustee
Charles R. Ranson
Born: 1947
Trustee Indefinite, since November 2012 Principal, Ranson & Associates (business consultancy) (since 2003); 22 Northern Lights Fund Trust IV (31 series) (since July 2015)
Felix Rivera
Born: 1963
Trustee Indefinite, since November 2012 Managing Partner, Independent Channel Advisors, LLC (Consultancy Practice), (since January 2011) 22 Centerstone Investors Trust (since 2016). Alpha Alternative Assets Fund
David Feldman
Born: 1963
Trustee Indefinite, Since September 2017 Independent Consultant (since January 2015); 22 None

 

1Unless otherwise specified, the mailing address of each Trustee is c/o Advisors Preferred Trust, 1445 Research Blvd., Suite 530, Rockville, MD 20850.

 

2The “Fund Complex” consists of the series of the Trust.

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Quantified Funds
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
June 30, 2023

 

The following table provides information regarding each Trustee who is an “interested person” of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act, and each officer of the Trust.

 

Name, Address 1
And Year of Birth
Position(s)
Held with
the Fund
Term of Office/
Length of Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee 2
Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee
During Last
Five Years
Catherine Ayers-Rigsby(3)
Born: 1948
Trustee, Chairman, President Indefinite; since November 2012 CEO, Advisors Preferred, LLC (since June 2011); President, Ceros Financial Services, Inc., (broker/dealer) (since August 2009); President AtCap Partners, LLC (investment adviser) (since July 2011) 22 None
Brian S. Humphrey(4)
Born: 1972
Trustee Indefinite; since November 2012 Managing Director, Ceros Financial Services, Inc., (since January 2011) 22 None
Christine Casares
Born: 1975
Treasurer One Year; since May 2019 Vice President, Tax Administration, Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (since January) N/A N/A
Angela Holland
Born 1970
Chief Compliance Officer One Year; since July 1, 2020 Chief Compliance Officer, Advisors Preferred, LLC (since March 2022); Chief Compliance Officer, Ceros Financial Services, Inc. (since January 2016); Chief Compliance Officer, AtCap Partners, LLC (investment adviser) (Since March 2022); Chief Compliance Office Innovational X Advisors, Inc. (investment adviser) (Since July 2022); Compliance Manager, Advisors Preferred, LLC (April 2012 March 2022); Compliance Manager, AtCap (investment adviser) (April 2012-March 2022) N/A N/A
Jimmy Chao
Born: 1971
Assistant Treasurer One Year; Since November 2017 Assistant Vice President, Fund Administration Ultimus (since April 2012) N/A N/A
Jeff Meacham
Born: 1976
Assistant Treasurer One Year; Since November 2021 Senior Trader, Ceros Financial Services, Inc. N/A N/A
Daniel Gibson
Born: 1984
Assistant Treasurer Secretary One Year; Since November 2021 One Year; Since October 2022 Trader/Dealers & Commissions Specialist, Ceros Financial Services, Inc. N/A N/A
Teresa M. Ritchie
Born: 1959
Assistant Secretary One Year; since August 2022 Legal Administration, Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (since May 2012) N/A N/A

 

1Unless otherwise specified, the address of each Trustee and officer is Advisors Preferred Trust, 1445 Research Blvd., Suite 530, Rockville, MD 20850. The address of C. Casares, J. Chao, and T. Ritchie is Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, 80 Arkay Drive, Suite 110, Hauppauge, NY 11788

 

2The “Fund Complex” consists of the series of the Trust.

 

3Ms. Ayers-Rigsby is an interested person Trustee because she is an officer of the Trust, an officer of the Trust’s investment adviser, and an officer of the Trust’s principal underwriter.

 

4Mr. Humphrey is an interested person Trustee because he is an officer of the Trust’s principal underwriter.

 

The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available free of charge by calling toll- free 1-855-647-8268.

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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

Rev. May 2014

 

FACTS WHAT DOES ADVISORS PREFERRED TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
     
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.
     
What? The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:
  ■    Social Security number ■    Purchase History
  ■    Assets ■    Account Balances
  ■    Retirement Assets ■    Account Transactions
  ■    Transaction History ■    Wire Transfer Instructions
  ■    Checking Account Information  
  When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.
     
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 Advisors Preferred Trust chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

 

  Does Advisors  
  Preferred Trust Can you limit this
Reasons we can share your personal information share? sharing?
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 don’t share
For joint marketing with other financial companies No We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –
information about your transactions and experiences
No We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –
information about your creditworthiness
No We don’t share
For nonaffiliates to market to you No We don’t share

 

Questions? Call 1-866-862-9686

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Who we are  
Who is providing this notice? Advisors Preferred Trust
What we do  
How does Advisors
Preferred Trust
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 Advisors
Preferred Trust 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.

 

■    Advisors Preferred Trust does not share with our affiliates.

Nonaffiliates

Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

 

■    Advisors Preferred Trust does not 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.

 

■    Advisors Preferred Trust doesn’t jointly market.

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PROXY VOTING POLICY

 

Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve month period ended June 30 as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-855-647-8268 or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

 

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, within sixty days after the end of the period. Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The information on Form N-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-855-647-8268.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Advisors Preferred LLC
1445 Research Blvd., Suite 530
Rockville, MD 20850
 
SUB-ADVISOR
Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd.
3883 Telegraph Road, Suite 100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
 
ADMINISTRATOR
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, OH 45246
 
 
 
 
QUANT-AR23

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

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

 

(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, the registrant has not granted any express or implicit waivers from the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

(e) The Code of Ethics is not posted on Registrant’ website.

 

(f) A copy of the Code of Ethics is attached as an exhibit.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a)The Registrant’s board of trustees has determined that Felix Rivera is the audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.  Mr. Rivera is independent for purposes of this Item 3.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a)Audit Fees

2023 - $140,250

2022 - $134,750

 

(b)Audit-Related Fees

2023 - None

2022 - None

 

(c)Tax Fees

2023 - $27,500

2022 - $27,500

 

Preparation of Federal & State income tax returns, assistance with calculation of required income, capital gain and excise distributions and preparation of Federal excise tax returns.

 

(d)All Other Fees

2023 - None

2022 - None

 

(e)(1) Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies

 

The registrant’s Audit Committee is required to pre-approve all audit services and, when appropriate, any non-audit services (including audit-related, tax and all other services) to the registrant. The registrant’s Audit Committee also is required to pre-approve, when appropriate, any non-audit services (including audit-related, tax and all other services) to its adviser, or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, to the extent that the services may be determined to have an impact on the operations or financial reporting of the registrant. Services are reviewed on an engagement by engagement basis by the Audit Committee.

 

(2)Percentages of Services Approved by the Audit Committee

2023 2022

Audit-Related Fees:             100% 100%

Tax Fees:                                100% 100%

All Other Fees:                      100% 100%

 

(f)During the 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:

 

2023 - $27,500

2022 - $27,500

 

(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 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.

 

(i) Not applicable.

 

(j) Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments. Schedule of investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included under Item 1.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Vote of security holders is included under item 1.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)       Based on an evaluation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of filing date of this Form N-CSR, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Registrant are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported by the filing date, including that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)       There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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

Not applicable.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of Ethics filed herewith.

 

(a)(2) Certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(a)(2) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable for open-end investment companies.

 

(b)       Certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(b) of Form N-CSR) are 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.

 

(Registrant) Advisors Preferred Trust

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Catherine Ayers-Rigsby

Catherine Ayer-Rigsby, President/Principal Executive Officer

 

Date 9/5/23

 

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 (Signature and Title)

/s/Catherine Ayers-Rigsby

Catherine Ayers-Rigsby, President/Principal Executive Officer

 

 

Date ___9/5/23

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Christine Casares

Christine Casares, Treasurer/Principal Financial Officer

 

Date 9/5/23