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 811-22842
 
FORUM FUNDS II
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 600
Portland, Maine 04101
 
 
Zachary Tackett, Principal Executive Officer
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 600
Portland, Maine 04101
207-347-2000
 
 
Date of fiscal year end: July 31
 
Date of reporting period: August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024
 
 

ITEM 1. REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS.
(a)           A copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act, as amended (“Act”), is attached hereto.
 
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ABR Dynamic Blend Equity & Volatility Fund

ABRVX

:  Institutional Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the ABR Dynamic Blend Equity & Volatility Fund for the period of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (855) 422-4518.

 

 

What were the Fund's costs for the last year? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$207
2.00%

How did the Fund perform in the last year? 

During the Fund’s fiscal year that ended July 31, 2024, the S&P 500 increased 22.15% while volatility dropped 48.33% (measured by the SPVIXSTR Index, an index that measures the result of long exposure to VIX Index futures). For the year, the Fund gained 7.01%.

 

There were several interruptions in the trend toward higher equity prices during the year, notably around October and November of 2023 and again in April and July of 2024. In response to these initial moves lower in equities, which were accompanied by jumps in volatility, the Fund’s volatility trend-following model utilized a modestly larger allocation to volatility, in preparation for the possibility of a large upward trend. However, markets quickly turned around – lower in volatility and higher in equities – without ever realizing a large trend higher in volatility.

 

Turning points are generally unfavorable market conditions for a trend-following model, as the model prepared to capture possible large uptrends in volatility assets that did not materialize. The model did, however, shift its allocations back out of the modestly higher exposure to volatility assets rather quickly. The Fund enjoyed gains for the year, preserving positive performance during what was generally a bull market with low volatility.

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
Date
Institutional Class
S&P 500® Index
8/3/15
$10,000
$10,000
10/31/15
$10,100
$9,965
1/31/16
$9,311
$9,349
4/30/16
$9,744
$10,008
7/31/16
$9,744
$10,591
10/31/16
$9,432
$10,414
1/31/17
$9,940
$11,222
4/30/17
$10,175
$11,801
7/31/17
$10,328
$12,290
10/31/17
$10,461
$12,875
1/31/18
$11,391
$14,186
4/30/18
$10,980
$13,367
7/31/18
$11,201
$14,285
10/31/18
$11,149
$13,821
1/31/19
$10,444
$13,857
4/30/19
$11,167
$15,170
7/31/19
$11,167
$15,426
10/31/19
$10,773
$15,801
1/31/20
$11,368
$16,862
4/30/20
$15,849
$15,301
7/31/20
$16,964
$17,271
10/31/20
$16,136
$17,335
1/31/21
$16,814
$19,771
4/30/21
$18,056
$22,337
7/31/21
$18,525
$23,565
10/31/21
$18,911
$24,774
1/31/22
$18,962
$24,375
4/30/22
$17,166
$22,385
7/31/22
$15,759
$22,472
10/31/22
$15,071
$21,155
1/31/23
$14,951
$22,373
4/30/23
$14,846
$22,981
7/31/23
$15,804
$25,397
10/31/23
$14,083
$23,300
1/31/24
$15,699
$27,030
4/30/24
$15,849
$28,189
7/31/24
$16,912
$31,022

The above chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment since inception. The Fund does not seek to replicate the performance of any specific index. The index included in this report is not necessarily representative of the Fund’s investment strategy or objectives. The Fund’s investment decisions are based on its unique investment approach and goals, which may differ significantly from those of the index.  

Average Annual Total Returns 

 
One Year
Five Year
Since Inception 08/3/15
Institutional Class
7.01%
8.66%
6.02%
S&P 500® Index
22.15%
15.00%
13.41%

The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Fund Statistics

Total Net Assets
$98,414,951
# of Portfolio Holdings
-
Portfolio Turnover Rate
0%
Investment Advisory Fees (Net of fees waived)
$1,557,386

Fund Investment Approach

The Fund is model driven, utilizing a primarily volatility trend-following model. In periods of relatively low equity market volatility, the model’s exposure to volatility has tended to decrease (with a corresponding increase in the model’s exposure to stocks). In periods of relatively high equity market volatility, the model’s exposure to volatility has tended to increase. This approach is intended to capture large uptrends in volatility assets while preserving positive performance during extended bull markets with low volatility. In order to meet its investment objective, the Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, that provide exposure to equity securities, including volatility in the equity markets.

Asset Class Weightings 

(% total net investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net
100.0%

ABR Dynamic Blend Equity & Volatility Fund

ABRVX

:  Institutional Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

The Fund is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (dba ACA Group). If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to its prospectus, holdings, financial information, and proxy information, please visit www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/. 

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ABR Dynamic Blend Equity & Volatility Fund

ABRTX

:  Investor Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the ABR Dynamic Blend Equity & Volatility Fund for the period of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (855) 422-4518.

 

 

What were the Fund's costs for the last year? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Class
$233
2.25%

How did the Fund perform in the last year? 

During the Fund’s fiscal year that ended July 31, 2024, the S&P 500 increased 22.15% while volatility dropped 48.33% (measured by the SPVIXSTR Index, an index that measures the result of long exposure to VIX Index futures). For the year, the Fund gained 6.84%.

 

There were several interruptions in the trend toward higher equity prices during the year, notably around October and November of 2023 and again in April and July of 2024. In response to these initial moves lower in equities, which were accompanied by jumps in volatility, the Fund’s volatility trend-following model utilized a modestly larger allocation to volatility, in preparation for the possibility of a large upward trend. However, markets quickly turned around – lower in volatility and higher in equities – without ever realizing a large trend higher in volatility.

 

Turning points are generally unfavorable market conditions for a trend-following model, as the model prepared to capture possible large uptrends in volatility assets that did not materialize. The model did, however, shift its allocations back out of the modestly higher exposure to volatility assets rather quickly. The Fund enjoyed gains for the year, preserving positive performance during what was generally a bull market with low volatility.

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
Date
Investor Class Footnote Reference1
S&P 500® Index
8/3/15
$10,000
$10,000
10/31/15
$10,100
$9,965
1/31/16
$9,298
$9,349
4/30/16
$9,731
$10,008
7/31/16
$9,721
$10,591
10/31/16
$9,398
$10,414
1/31/17
$9,896
$11,222
4/30/17
$10,131
$11,801
7/31/17
$10,284
$12,290
10/31/17
$10,406
$12,875
1/31/18
$11,316
$14,186
4/30/18
$10,863
$13,367
7/31/18
$11,073
$14,285
10/31/18
$11,010
$13,821
1/31/19
$10,305
$13,857
4/30/19
$11,017
$15,170
7/31/19
$11,006
$15,426
10/31/19
$10,623
$15,801
1/31/20
$11,197
$16,862
4/30/20
$15,602
$15,301
7/31/20
$16,685
$17,271
10/31/20
$15,867
$17,335
1/31/21
$16,522
$19,771
4/30/21
$17,727
$22,337
7/31/21
$18,171
$23,565
10/31/21
$18,545
$24,774
1/31/22
$18,582
$24,375
4/30/22
$16,804
$22,385
7/31/22
$15,417
$22,472
10/31/22
$14,739
$21,155
1/31/23
$14,603
$22,373
4/30/23
$14,498
$22,981
7/31/23
$15,417
$25,397
10/31/23
$13,729
$23,300
1/31/24
$15,312
$27,030
4/30/24
$15,447
$28,189
7/31/24
$16,472
$31,022
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Investor Class commenced operations on August 14, 2015. Performance for the periods prior to August 14, 2015 are a blended average annual return which includes the returns of Institutional Class prior to the commencement of operations of Investor Class.

The above chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment since inception. The Fund does not seek to replicate the performance of any specific index. The index included in this report is not necessarily representative of the Fund’s investment strategy or objectives. The Fund’s investment decisions are based on its unique investment approach and goals, which may differ significantly from those of the index.  

Average Annual Total Returns 

 
One Year
Five Year
Since Inception 08/3/15
Investor Class Footnote Reference1
6.84%
8.40%
5.71%
S&P 500® Index
22.15%
15.00%
13.41%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Investor Class commenced operations on August 14, 2015. Performance for the periods prior to August 14, 2015 are a blended average annual return which includes the returns of Institutional Class prior to the commencement of operations of Investor Class.

The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Fund Statistics

Total Net Assets
$98,414,951
# of Portfolio Holdings
-
Portfolio Turnover Rate
0%
Investment Advisory Fees (Net of fees waived)
$1,557,386

Fund Investment Approach

The Fund is model driven, utilizing a primarily volatility trend-following model. In periods of relatively low equity market volatility, the model’s exposure to volatility has tended to decrease (with a corresponding increase in the model’s exposure to stocks). In periods of relatively high equity market volatility, the model’s exposure to volatility has tended to increase. This approach is intended to capture large uptrends in volatility assets while preserving positive performance during extended bull markets with low volatility. In order to meet its investment objective, the Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, that provide exposure to equity securities, including volatility in the equity markets.

Asset Class Weightings 

(% total net investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net
100.0%

ABR Dynamic Blend Equity & Volatility Fund

ABRTX

:  Investor Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

The Fund is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (dba ACA Group). If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to its prospectus, holdings, financial information, and proxy information, please visit www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/. 

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227A-ABRTX-24

ABR 50/50 Volatility Fund

ABRSX

:  Institutional Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the ABR 50/50 Volatility Fund for the period of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (855) 422-4518.

 

 

What were the Fund's costs for the last year? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$269
2.50%

How did the Fund perform in the last year? 

During the Fund’s fiscal year that ended July 31, 2024, the S&P 500 increased 22.15% while volatility dropped 48.33% (measured by the SPVIXSTR Index, an index that measures the result of long exposure to VIX Index futures), and long-dated US Treasuries were down 1.41% (measured by the LT11TRUU Index, an index which measures the result of exposure to 20+ year US Treasuries). For the year, the Fund gained 14.74%.

 

There were several interruptions in the trend toward higher equity prices during the year, notably around October and November of 2023 and again in April and July of 2024. In response to these initial moves lower in equities, which were accompanied by jumps in volatility, the trend-following aspects of the Fund’s models utilized a modestly larger long allocation to volatility, in preparation for the possibility of a large upward trend. However, markets quickly turned around – lower in volatility and higher in equities – without ever realizing a large trend higher in volatility.

 

Turning points are generally unfavorable market conditions for a trend-following model, as the model prepared for possible large uptrends in volatility assets that did not materialize. The model did, however, shift its allocations back out of the modestly higher long exposure to volatility assets rather quickly. Furthermore, the mean reversion aspects of the Adviser’s short volatility model mitigated some of the effect of these turning points and contributed to increased Fund returns, as compared to a portfolio managed entirely according to the long volatility model. As a result, the Fund enjoyed gains for the year, delivering on the objective of long-term capital appreciation.

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
Date
Institutional Class
S&P 500® Index
FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index
10/2/17
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
10/31/17
$10,190
$10,194
$10,008
1/31/18
$10,239
$11,232
$10,038
4/30/18
$7,412
$10,583
$10,076
7/31/18
$7,876
$11,310
$10,123
10/31/18
$6,856
$10,943
$10,175
1/31/19
$6,735
$10,972
$10,235
4/30/19
$7,611
$12,011
$10,296
7/31/19
$8,621
$12,214
$10,359
10/31/19
$9,867
$12,510
$10,414
1/31/20
$10,243
$13,351
$10,458
4/30/20
$8,980
$12,115
$10,493
7/31/20
$8,769
$13,674
$10,500
10/31/20
$7,828
$13,725
$10,503
1/31/21
$9,389
$15,653
$10,506
4/30/21
$12,089
$17,686
$10,507
7/31/21
$13,203
$18,658
$10,508
10/31/21
$14,566
$19,615
$10,509
1/31/22
$13,337
$19,299
$10,510
4/30/22
$10,376
$17,723
$10,516
7/31/22
$9,984
$17,792
$10,539
10/31/22
$9,258
$16,749
$10,601
1/31/23
$11,288
$17,714
$10,707
4/30/23
$11,735
$18,195
$10,830
7/31/23
$12,890
$20,108
$10,972
10/31/23
$11,549
$18,448
$11,125
1/31/24
$13,636
$21,401
$11,281
4/30/24
$13,654
$22,319
$11,434
7/31/24
$14,790
$24,561
$11,592

The above chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment since inception. Effective July 30, 2024, the Fund changed its primary benchmark index from the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index to the S&P 500® Index due to regulatory requirements. The Fund retained the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index as a secondary benchmark because the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index more closely aligns with typical points of comparison for alternative investments. The Fund does not seek to replicate the performance of any specific index. The indices included in this report are not necessarily representative of the Fund’s investment strategy or objectives. The Fund’s investment decisions are based on its unique investment approach and goals, which may differ significantly from those of indices used for comparison. 

Average Annual Total Returns 

 
One Year
Five Year
Since Inception 10/2/17
Institutional Class
14.74%
11.40%
5.90%
S&P 500® Index
22.15%
15.00%
14.07%
FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index
5.65%
2.28%
2.19%

The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Fund Statistics

Total Net Assets
$59,102,708
# of Portfolio Holdings
6
Portfolio Turnover Rate
593%
Investment Advisory Fees (Net of fees waived)
$1,110,818

Fund Investment Approach

The Fund is model driven, utilizing the Adviser’s “long” volatility model for 50% of the net assets and the Adviser’s “short” volatility model for 50% of the net assets.

 

• The Adviser’s long volatility model is primarily a volatility trend-following model, typically seeking larger exposures to volatility assets when equity market volatility is increasing and smaller exposures to volatility assets when equity market volatility is decreasing.

 

• The Adviser’s short volatility model utilizes both mean reversion and trend-following aspects, seeking to increase short exposure to volatility assets after increases in equity market volatility, when it may be trending back downward. It also generally maintains some short exposure to volatility assets at most times, in order to profit from the “decay,” or long-term downward trend in volatility assets, with the remaining assets in long-dated US Treasuries and/or cash and equivalents.

 

The blend of 50% and 50% to each model is not intended to seek a balance in volatility exposures, and the Fund may have significant short exposure to volatility at times, with an objective of long-term capital appreciation. In order to meet its investment objective, the Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, that provide exposure to equity securities, including volatility in the equity markets.

Asset Class Weightings 

(% total net investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
U.S. Treasury Securities
31.4%
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net
68.6%

ABR 50/50 Volatility Fund

ABRSX

:  Institutional Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

The Fund is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (dba ACA Group). If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to its prospectus, holdings, financial information, and proxy information, please visit www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/.

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227A-ABRSX-24

ABR 50/50 Volatility Fund

ABRJX

:  Investor Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the ABR 50/50 Volatility Fund for the period of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (855) 422-4518.

 

 

What were the Fund's costs for the last year? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Class
$295
2.75%

How did the Fund perform in the last year? 

During the Fund’s fiscal year that ended July 31, 2024, the S&P 500 increased 22.15% while volatility dropped 48.33% (measured by the SPVIXSTR Index, an index that measures the result of long exposure to VIX Index futures), and long-dated US Treasuries were down 1.41% (measured by the LT11TRUU Index, an index which measures the result of exposure to 20+ year US Treasuries). For the year, the Fund gained 14.45%.

 

There were several interruptions in the trend toward higher equity prices during the year, notably around October and November of 2023 and again in April and July of 2024. In response to these initial moves lower in equities, which were accompanied by jumps in volatility, the trend-following aspects of the Fund’s models utilized a modestly larger long allocation to volatility, in preparation for the possibility of a large upward trend. However, markets quickly turned around – lower in volatility and higher in equities – without ever realizing a large trend higher in volatility.

 

Turning points are generally unfavorable market conditions for a trend-following model, as the model prepared for possible large uptrends in volatility assets that did not materialize. The model did, however, shift its allocations back out of the modestly higher long exposure to volatility assets rather quickly. Furthermore, the mean reversion aspects of the Adviser’s short volatility model mitigated some of the effect of these turning points and contributed to increased Fund returns, as compared to a portfolio managed entirely according to the long volatility model. As a result, the Fund enjoyed gains for the year, delivering on the objective of long-term capital appreciation.

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
Date
Investor Class Footnote Reference1
S&P 500® Index
FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index
10/2/17
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
10/31/17
$10,190
$10,194
$10,008
1/31/18
$10,229
$11,232
$10,038
4/30/18
$7,402
$10,583
$10,076
7/31/18
$7,866
$11,310
$10,123
10/31/18
$6,836
$10,943
$10,175
1/31/19
$6,715
$10,972
$10,235
4/30/19
$7,591
$12,011
$10,296
7/31/19
$8,580
$12,214
$10,359
10/31/19
$9,826
$12,510
$10,414
1/31/20
$10,191
$13,351
$10,458
4/30/20
$8,939
$12,115
$10,493
7/31/20
$8,715
$13,674
$10,500
10/31/20
$7,773
$13,725
$10,503
1/31/21
$9,311
$15,653
$10,506
4/30/21
$12,001
$17,686
$10,507
7/31/21
$13,092
$18,658
$10,508
10/31/21
$14,431
$19,615
$10,509
1/31/22
$13,210
$19,299
$10,510
4/30/22
$10,250
$17,723
$10,516
7/31/22
$9,875
$17,792
$10,539
10/31/22
$9,144
$16,749
$10,601
1/31/23
$11,149
$17,714
$10,707
4/30/23
$11,580
$18,195
$10,830
7/31/23
$12,704
$20,108
$10,972
10/31/23
$11,374
$18,448
$11,125
1/31/24
$13,416
$21,401
$11,281
4/30/24
$13,435
$22,319
$11,434
7/31/24
$14,541
$24,561
$11,592
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Investor Class commenced operations on October 11, 2017. Performance for the periods prior to October 11, 2017 are a blended average annual return which includes the returns of Institutional Class prior to the commencement of operations of Investor Class.

The above chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment since inception. Effective July 30, 2024, the Fund changed its primary benchmark index from the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index to the S&P 500® Index due to regulatory requirements. The Fund retained the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index as a secondary benchmark because the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index more closely aligns with typical points of comparison for alternative investments. The Fund does not seek to replicate the performance of any specific index. The indices included in this report are not necessarily representative of the Fund’s investment strategy or objectives. The Fund’s investment decisions are based on its unique investment approach and goals, which may differ significantly from those of indices used for comparison. 

Average Annual Total Returns 

 
One Year
Five Year
Since Inception 10/2/17
Investor Class Footnote Reference1
14.45%
11.13%
5.64%
S&P 500® Index
22.15%
15.00%
14.07%
FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index
5.65%
2.28%
2.19%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Investor Class commenced operations on October 11, 2017. Performance for the periods prior to October 11, 2017 are a blended average annual return which includes the returns of Institutional Class prior to the commencement of operations of Investor Class.

The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Fund Statistics

Total Net Assets
$59,102,708
# of Portfolio Holdings
6
Portfolio Turnover Rate
593%
Investment Advisory Fees (Net of fees waived)
$1,110,818

Fund Investment Approach

The Fund is model driven, utilizing the Adviser’s “long” volatility model for 50% of the net assets and the Adviser’s “short” volatility model for 50% of the net assets.

 

• The Adviser’s long volatility model is primarily a volatility trend-following model, typically seeking larger exposures to volatility assets when equity market volatility is increasing and smaller exposures to volatility assets when equity market volatility is decreasing.

 

• The Adviser’s short volatility model utilizes both mean reversion and trend-following aspects, seeking to increase short exposure to volatility assets after increases in equity market volatility, when it may be trending back downward. It also generally maintains some short exposure to volatility assets at most times, in order to profit from the “decay,” or long-term downward trend in volatility assets, with the remaining assets in long-dated US Treasuries and/or cash and equivalents.

 

The blend of 50% and 50% to each model is not intended to seek a balance in volatility exposures, and the Fund may have significant short exposure to volatility at times, with an objective of long-term capital appreciation. In order to meet its investment objective, the Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, that provide exposure to equity securities, including volatility in the equity markets.

Asset Class Weightings 

(% total net investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
U.S. Treasury Securities
31.4%
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net
68.6%

ABR 50/50 Volatility Fund

ABRJX

:  Investor Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

The Fund is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (dba ACA Group). If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to its prospectus, holdings, financial information, and proxy information, please visit www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/.

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227A-ABRJX-24

ABR 75/25 Volatility Fund

VOLSX

:  Institutional Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the ABR 75/25 Volatility Fund for the period of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (855) 422-4518.

 

 

What were the Fund's costs for the last year? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$186
1.75%

How did the Fund perform in the last year? 

During the Fund’s fiscal year that ended July 31, 2024, the S&P 500 increased 22.15% while volatility dropped 48.33% (measured by the SPVIXSTR Index, an index that measures the result of long exposure to VIX Index futures), and long-dated US Treasuries were down 1.41% (measured by the LT11TRUU Index, an index which measures the result of exposure to 20+ year US Treasuries). For the year, the Fund gained 11.80%.

 

There were several interruptions in the trend toward higher equity prices during the year, notably around October and November of 2023 and again in April and July of 2024. In response to these initial moves lower in equities, which were accompanied by jumps in volatility, the trend-following aspects of the Fund’s models utilized a modestly larger long allocation to volatility, in preparation for the possibility of a large upward trend. However, markets quickly turned around – lower in volatility and higher in equities – without ever realizing a large trend higher in volatility.

 

Turning points are generally unfavorable market conditions for a trend-following model, as the model prepared for possible large uptrends in volatility assets that did not materialize. The model did, however, shift its allocations back out of the modestly higher long exposure to volatility assets rather quickly. Furthermore, the mean reversion aspects of the Adviser’s short volatility model mitigated some of the effect of these turning points and contributed to increased Fund returns, as compared to a portfolio managed entirely according to the long volatility model. As a result, the Fund enjoyed gains for the year, delivering on the objective of long-term capital appreciation.

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
Date
Institutional Class
S&P 500® Index
FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index
8/03/20
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
10/31/20
$9,010
$9,965
$10,003
1/31/21
$9,540
$11,365
$10,005
4/30/21
$11,260
$12,841
$10,007
7/31/21
$11,790
$13,547
$10,007
10/31/21
$12,600
$14,242
$10,008
1/31/22
$12,117
$14,012
$10,010
4/30/22
$10,231
$12,868
$10,015
7/31/22
$9,682
$12,918
$10,037
10/31/22
$9,097
$12,161
$10,096
1/31/23
$10,088
$12,861
$10,197
4/30/23
$10,219
$13,211
$10,314
7/31/23
$11,126
$14,600
$10,449
10/31/23
$9,920
$13,395
$10,595
1/31/24
$11,457
$15,539
$10,744
4/30/24
$11,541
$16,205
$10,889
7/31/24
$12,439
$17,833
$11,040

The above chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment since inception. Effective July 30, 2024, the Fund changed its primary benchmark index from the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index to the S&P 500® Index due to regulatory requirements. The Fund retained the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index as a secondary benchmark because the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index more closely aligns with typical points of comparison for alternative investments. The Fund does not seek to replicate the performance of any specific index. The indices included in this report are not necessarily representative of the Fund’s investment strategy or objectives. The Fund’s investment decisions are based on its unique investment approach and goals, which may differ significantly from those of indices used for comparison. 

Average Annual Total Returns 

 
One Year
Since Inception 08/3/20
Institutional Class
11.80%
5.62%
S&P 500® Index
22.15%
15.59%
FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index
5.65%
2.51%

The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Fund Statistics

Total Net Assets
$285,561,677
# of Portfolio Holdings
6
Portfolio Turnover Rate
681%
Investment Advisory Fees (Net of fees waived)
$3,953,221

Fund Investment Approach

The Fund is model driven, utilizing the Adviser’s “long” volatility model for 75% of the net assets and the Adviser’s “short” volatility model for 25% of the net assets.

 

• The Adviser’s long volatility model is primarily a volatility trend-following model, typically seeking larger exposures to volatility assets when equity market volatility is increasing and smaller exposures to volatility assets when equity market volatility is decreasing.

 

• The Adviser’s short volatility model utilizes both mean reversion and trend-following aspects, seeking to increase short exposure to volatility assets after increases in equity market volatility, when it may be trending back downward. It also generally maintains some short exposure to volatility assets at most times, in order to profit from the “decay,” or long-term downward trend in volatility assets, with the remaining assets in long-dated US Treasuries and/or cash and equivalents.

 

The blend of 75% and 25% is intended to seek favorable long-term risk-adjusted returns, with an objective of long-term capital appreciation. In order to meet its investment objective, the Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, that provide exposure to equity securities, including volatility in the equity markets.

Asset Class Weightings 

(% total net investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
U.S. Treasury Securities
15.6%
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net
84.4%

ABR 75/25 Volatility Fund

VOLSX

:  Institutional Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

The Fund is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (dba ACA Group). If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to its prospectus, holdings, financial information, and proxy information, please visit www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/.

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227A-VOLSX-24

ABR 75/25 Volatility Fund

VOLJX

:  Investor Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the ABR 75/25 Volatility Fund for the period of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.abrdynamicfunds.com/fund-documents/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (855) 422-4518.

 

 

What were the Fund's costs for the last year? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Class
$212
2.00%

How did the Fund perform in the last year? 

During the Fund’s fiscal year that ended July 31, 2024, the S&P 500 increased 22.15% while volatility dropped 48.33% (measured by the SPVIXSTR Index, an index that measures the result of long exposure to VIX Index futures), and long-dated US Treasuries were down 1.41% (measured by the LT11TRUU Index, an index which measures the result of exposure to 20+ year US Treasuries). For the year, the Fund gained 11.62%.

 

There were several interruptions in the trend toward higher equity prices during the year, notably around October and November of 2023 and again in April and July of 2024. In response to these initial moves lower in equities, which were accompanied by jumps in volatility, the trend-following aspects of the Fund’s models utilized a modestly larger long allocation to volatility, in preparation for the possibility of a large upward trend. However, markets quickly turned around – lower in volatility and higher in equities – without ever realizing a large trend higher in volatility.

 

Turning points are generally unfavorable market conditions for a trend-following model, as the model prepared for possible large uptrends in volatility assets that did not materialize. The model did, however, shift its allocations back out of the modestly higher long exposure to volatility assets rather quickly. Furthermore, the mean reversion aspects of the Adviser’s short volatility model mitigated some of the effect of these turning points and contributed to increased Fund returns, as compared to a portfolio managed entirely according to the long volatility model. As a result, the Fund enjoyed gains for the year, delivering on the objective of long-term capital appreciation.

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
Date
Investor Class Footnote Reference1
S&P 500® Index
FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index
8/03/20
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
10/31/20
$9,000
$9,965
$10,003
1/31/21
$9,520
$11,365
$10,005
4/30/21
$11,230
$12,841
$10,007
7/31/21
$11,750
$13,547
$10,007
10/31/21
$12,560
$14,242
$10,008
1/31/22
$12,067
$14,012
$10,010
4/30/22
$10,179
$12,868
$10,015
7/31/22
$9,618
$12,918
$10,037
10/31/22
$9,032
$12,161
$10,096
1/31/23
$10,012
$12,861
$10,197
4/30/23
$10,143
$13,211
$10,314
7/31/23
$11,027
$14,600
$10,449
10/31/23
$9,833
$13,395
$10,595
1/31/24
$11,340
$15,539
$10,744
4/30/24
$11,424
$16,205
$10,889
7/31/24
$12,309
$17,833
$11,040
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Investor Class commenced operations on August 5, 2020. Performance for the periods prior to August 5, 2020 are a blended average annual return which includes the returns of Institutional Class prior to the commencement of operations of Investor Class.

The above chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment since inception. Effective July 30, 2024, the Fund changed its primary benchmark index from the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index to the S&P 500® Index due to regulatory requirements. The Fund retained the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index as a secondary benchmark because the FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index more closely aligns with typical points of comparison for alternative investments. The Fund does not seek to replicate the performance of any specific index. The indices included in this report are not necessarily representative of the Fund’s investment strategy or objectives. The Fund’s investment decisions are based on its unique investment approach and goals, which may differ significantly from those of indices used for comparison. 

Average Annual Total Returns 

 
One Year
Since Inception 08/3/20
Investor Class Footnote Reference1
11.62%
5.34%
S&P 500® Index
22.15%
15.59%
FTSE 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index
5.65%
2.51%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Investor Class commenced operations on August 5, 2020. Performance for the periods prior to August 5, 2020 are a blended average annual return which includes the returns of Institutional Class prior to the commencement of operations of Investor Class.

The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Fund Statistics

Total Net Assets
$285,561,677
# of Portfolio Holdings
6
Portfolio Turnover Rate
681%
Investment Advisory Fees (Net of fees waived)
$3,953,221

Fund Investment Approach

The Fund is model driven, utilizing the Adviser’s “long” volatility model for 75% of the net assets and the Adviser’s “short” volatility model for 25% of the net assets.

 

• The Adviser’s long volatility model is primarily a volatility trend-following model, typically seeking larger exposures to volatility assets when equity market volatility is increasing and smaller exposures to volatility assets when equity market volatility is decreasing.

 

• The Adviser’s short volatility model utilizes both mean reversion and trend-following aspects, seeking to increase short exposure to volatility assets after increases in equity market volatility, when it may be trending back downward. It also generally maintains some short exposure to volatility assets at most times, in order to profit from the “decay,” or long-term downward trend in volatility assets, with the remaining assets in long-dated US Treasuries and/or cash and equivalents.

 

The blend of 75% and 25% is intended to seek favorable long-term risk-adjusted returns, with an objective of long-term capital appreciation. In order to meet its investment objective, the Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, that provide exposure to equity securities, including volatility in the equity markets.

Asset Class Weightings 

(% total net investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
U.S. Treasury Securities
15.6%
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net
84.4%

ABR 75/25 Volatility Fund

VOLJX

:  Investor Class

Annual Shareholder Report - July 31, 2024

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(b)          Not applicable.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a)           As of the end of the period covered by this report, Forum Funds II (the “Registrant”) has adopted a code of ethics, which applies to its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer (the “Code of Ethics”). 
(c)           There have been no amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics during the period covered by this report.
(d)           There have been no waivers to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics during the period covered by this report.
(e)           Not applicable.
(f)(1)   A copy of the Code of Ethics is being filed under Item 19(a)(1) hereto.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
(a)(1)  The Board of Trustees has determined that the Registrant has an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR, serving on its audit committee.
(a)(2)  The audit committee financial expert, Mr. Mark Moyer, is a non-“interested” Trustee (as defined in Item 3(a)(2) of Form N-CSR.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a)       Audit Fees - The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years (the “Reporting Periods”) for professional services rendered by the Registrant’s principal accountant for the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements, or services that are normally provided by the principal accountant in connection with the statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the Reporting Periods, were $52,200 in 2023 and $53,700 in 2024.
(b)       Audit-Related Fees – The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for assurance and related services rendered by the principal accountant that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item 4 were $0 in 2023 and $0 in 2024. 
(c)       Tax Fees - The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for professional services rendered by the principal accountant to the Registrant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning were $9,300 in 2023 and $9,600 in 2024. These services consisted of review or preparation of U.S. federal, state, local and excise tax returns.
(d)       All Other Fees - The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for products and services provided by the principal accountant to the Registrant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item, were $0 in 2023 and $0 in 2024.
(e)(1) The Audit Committee reviews and approves in advance all audit and “permissible non-audit services” (as that term is defined by the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) to be rendered to a series of the Registrant (each, a “Series”). In addition, the Audit Committee reviews and approves in advance all “permissible non-audit services” to be provided to an investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser) of a Series, or an affiliate of such investment adviser, that is controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser and provides on-going services to the Registrant (“Affiliate”), by the Series’ principal accountant if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Series. The Audit Committee considers whether fees paid by a Series’ investment adviser or an Affiliate to the Series’ principal accountant for audit and permissible non-audit services are consistent with the principal accountant’s independence.
(e)(2) No services included in (b) - (d) above were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f)       Not applicable
(g)       The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the principal accountant for services rendered to the Registrant for the Reporting Periods were $0 in 2023 and $0 in 2024. There were no fees billed in either of the Reporting Periods for non-audit services rendered by the principal accountant to the Registrant’s investment adviser or any Affiliate.
(h)       During the Reporting Period, the Registrant's principal accountant provided no non-audit services to the investment advisers or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment advisers to the series of the Registrant to which this report relates.
(i)        Not applicable. The Registrant has not retained, for the preparation of the audit report on the financial statements included in the Form N-CSR, a registered public accounting firm that has a branch or office that is located in a foreign jurisdiction and that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the “PCAOB”) has determined that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in the foreign jurisdiction.
(j)        Not applicable. The Registrant is not a “foreign issuer,” as defined in 17 CFR 240.3b-4.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
(a)           Included as part of financial statements filed under Item 7(a).
(b)          Not applicable.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
(a)      
 
ABR
Funds
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
Annual
Report
Financial
Statements
and
Other
Information
For
the
Year
Ended
July
31,
2024
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
SCHEDULE
OF
INVESTMENTS
July
31,
2024
1
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
At
July
31,
2024,
the
Fund
held
the
following
exchange-traded
futures
contracts.
The
following
is
a
summary
of
the
inputs
used
to
value
the
Fund's investments
as
of
July
31,
2024. 
The
inputs
or
methodology
used
for
valuing
securities
are
not
necessarily
an
indication
of
the
risks
associated
with
investing
in
those
securities.
For
more
information
on
valuation
inputs,
and
their
aggregation
into
the
levels
used
in
the
table
below,
please
refer
to
the
Security
Valuation
section
in
Note
2
of
the
accompanying
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
The
Level
1
value
displayed
in
this
table
includes
futures.
Value
Investments,
at
value
-
0.0%
(Cost
$0)
$
0‌
Other
Assets
&
Liabilities,
Net
-
100.0%
98,414,951‌
Net
Assets
-
100.0%
$
98,414,951‌
Contracts
Description
Expiration
Date
Notional
Contract
Value
Value
Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
661‌
CBOE
VIX
Future
08/21/24
$
11,106,705‌
$
10,575,604‌
$
(531,101‌)
504‌
CBOE
VIX
Future
09/18/24
8,545,382‌
8,312,674‌
(232,708‌)
284‌
S&P
500
E-mini
Future
09/20/24
78,645,445‌
78,923,600‌
278,155‌
$
98,297,532‌
$
97,811,878‌
$
(485,654‌)
Valuation
Inputs
Other
Financial
Instruments*
Level
1
-
Quoted
Prices
$
(485,654‌)
Level
2
-
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
–‌
Level
3
-
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
–‌
Total
$
(485,654‌)
*
Other
Financial
Instruments
are
derivatives
not
reflected
in
the
Schedule
of
Investments
,
such
as
futures,
which
are
valued
at
the
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
at
year
end.
PORTFOLIO
HOLDINGS
(Unaudited)
%
of
Total
Net
Assets
Other
Assets
&
Liabilities,
Net
100.0%
100.0%
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
SCHEDULE
OF
INVESTMENTS
July
31,
2024
2
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
At
July
31,
2024,
the
Fund
held
the
following
exchange-traded
futures
contracts:
The
following
is
a
summary
of
the
inputs
used
to
value
the
Fund's investments
as
of
July
31,
2024. 
The
inputs
or
methodology
used
for
valuing
securities
are
not
necessarily
an
indication
of
the
risks
associated
with
investing
in
those
securities.
For
more
information
on
valuation
inputs,
and
their
aggregation
into
the
levels
used
in
the
table
below,
please
refer
to
the
Security
Valuation
section
in
Note
2
of
the
accompanying
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
The
Level
1
value
displayed
in
this
table
includes
futures.
The
Level
2
value
displayed
in
this
table
is
U.S.
Treasury
Securities.
Principal
Security
Description
Rate
Maturity
Value
U.S.
Treasury
Securities
-
31.4%
U.S.
Treasury
Securities
-
31.4%
$
2,973,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.75% 
11/15/43
$
3,105,856‌
3,042,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.50 
02/15/44
3,073,370‌
3,026,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.63 
05/15/44
3,108,033‌
2,907,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.75 
11/15/53
3,103,677‌
3,123,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.25 
02/15/54
3,072,007‌
2,964,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.63 
05/15/54
3,104,327‌
18,567,270‌
Total
U.S.
Treasury
Securities
(Cost
$17,842,529)
18,567,270‌
Investments,
at
value
-
31.4%
(Cost
$17,842,529)
$
18,567,270‌
Other
Assets
&
Liabilities,
Net
-
68.6%
40,535,438‌
Net
Assets
-
100.0%
$
59,102,708‌
Contracts
Description
Expiration
Date
Notional
Contract
Value
Value
Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(235‌)
CBOE
VIX
Future
08/21/24
$
(3,801,068‌)
$
(3,759,859‌)
$
41,209‌
(179‌)
CBOE
VIX
Future
09/18/24
(2,998,416‌)
(2,952,319‌)
46,097‌
91‌
S&P
500
E-mini
Future
09/20/24
25,232,120‌
25,288,900‌
56,780‌
$
18,432,636‌
$
18,576,722‌
$
144,086‌
Valuation
Inputs
Investments
in
Securities
Other
Financial
Instruments*
Level
1
-
Quoted
Prices
$
–‌
$
144,086‌
Level
2
-
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
18,567,270‌
–‌
Level
3
-
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
–‌
–‌
Total
$
18,567,270‌
$
144,086‌
*
Other
Financial
Instruments
are
derivatives
not
reflected
in
the
Schedule
of
Investments
,
such
as
futures,
which
are
valued
at
the
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
at
year
end.
PORTFOLIO
HOLDINGS
(Unaudited)
%
of
Total
Net
Assets
U.S.
Treasury
Securities
31.4%‌
Other
Assets
&
Liabilities,
Net
68.6%
100.0%
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
SCHEDULE
OF
INVESTMENTS
July
31,
2024
3
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
At
July
31,
2024,
the
Fund
held
the
following
exchange-traded
futures
contracts:
The
following
is
a
summary
of
the
inputs
used
to
value
the
Fund's investments
as
of
July
31,
2024. 
The
inputs
or
methodology
used
for
valuing
securities
are
not
necessarily
an
indication
of
the
risks
associated
with
investing
in
those
securities.
For
more
information
on
valuation
inputs,
and
their
aggregation
into
the
levels
used
in
the
table
below,
please
refer
to
the
Security
Valuation
section
in
Note
2
of
the
accompanying
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
The
Level
1
value
displayed
in
this
table
includes
futures.
The
Level
2
value
displayed
in
this
table
is
U.S.
Treasury
Securities.
Principal
Security
Description
Rate
Maturity
Value
U.S.
Treasury
Securities
-
15.6%
U.S.
Treasury
Securities
-
15.6%
$
7,151,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.75% 
11/15/43
$
7,470,560‌
7,317,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.50 
02/15/44
7,392,457‌
7,277,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.63 
05/15/44
7,474,275‌
6,992,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.75 
11/15/53
7,465,052‌
7,510,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.25 
02/15/54
7,387,376‌
7,129,000‌
U.S.
Treasury
Bond
4.63 
05/15/54
7,466,514‌
44,656,234‌
Total
U.S.
Treasury
Securities
(Cost
$42,530,545)
44,656,234‌
Investments,
at
value
-
15.6%
(Cost
$42,530,545)
$
44,656,234‌
Other
Assets
&
Liabilities,
Net
-
84.4%
240,905,443‌
Net
Assets
-
100.0%
$
285,561,677‌
Contracts
Description
Expiration
Date
Notional
Contract
Value
Value
Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
454‌
CBOE
VIX
Future
08/21/24
$
7,202,817‌
$
7,263,728‌
$
60,911‌
346‌
CBOE
VIX
Future
09/18/24
5,660,965‌
5,706,716‌
45,751‌
656‌
S&P
500
E-mini
Future
09/20/24
181,763,564‌
182,302,400‌
538,836‌
$
194,627,346‌
$
195,272,844‌
$
645,498‌
Valuation
Inputs
Investments
in
Securities
Other
Financial
Instruments*
Level
1
-
Quoted
Prices
$
–‌
$
645,498‌
Level
2
-
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
44,656,234‌
–‌
Level
3
-
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
–‌
–‌
Total
$
44,656,234‌
$
645,498‌
*
Other
Financial
Instruments
are
derivatives
not
reflected
in
the
Schedule
of
Investments
,
such
as
futures,
which
are
valued
at
the
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
at
year
end.
PORTFOLIO
HOLDINGS
(Unaudited)
%
of
Total
Net
Assets
U.S.
Treasury
Securities
15.6%‌
Other
Assets
&
Liabilities,
Net
84.4%
100.0%
ABR
Funds
STATEMENTS
OF
ASSETS
AND
LIABILITIES
July
31,
2024
4
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
*
$7,537,799,
$5,514,189,
and
$17,101,599
was
held
at
StoneX
Financial,
Inc.
and
$11,414,922,
$7,006,279
and
$19,322,152
was
held
at
Marex
Capital
Markets,
Inc.
for
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund,
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund,
and
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund,
respectively.
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
ASSETS
Investments,
at
value
(Cost
$0,
$17,842,529
and
$42,530,545,
respectively)
$
–‌
$
18,567,270‌
$
44,656,234‌
Cash
78,338,218‌
26,404,593‌
196,662,743‌
Deposits
with
broker
for
futures*
18,952,721‌
12,520,468‌
36,423,751‌
Receivables:
Fund
shares
sold
301,130‌
701‌
563,357‌
Investment
securities
sold
–‌
913,566‌
3,472,008‌
Interest
346,415‌
338,662‌
1,373,003‌
Variation
margin
1,214,100‌
544,664‌
2,907,372‌
Prepaid
expenses
30,271‌
21,940‌
39,168‌
Total
Assets
99,182,855‌
59,311,864‌
286,097,636‌
LIABILITIES
Payables:
Fund
shares
redeemed
232,347‌
57,154‌
69,194‌
Variation
margin
341,103‌
–‌
–‌
Accrued
Liabilities:
Investment
adviser
fees
128,368‌
94,248‌
372,395‌
Fund
services
fees
12,361‌
9,073‌
20,702‌
Other
expenses
53,725‌
48,681‌
73,668‌
Total
Liabilities
767,904‌
209,156‌
535,959‌
NET
ASSETS
$
98,414,951‌
$
59,102,708‌
$
285,561,677‌
COMPONENTS
OF
NET
ASSETS
Paid-in
capital
$
140,659,624‌
$
67,515,148‌
$
333,023,509‌
Accumulated
loss
(42,244,673‌)
(8,412,440‌)
(47,461,832‌)
NET
ASSETS
$
98,414,951‌
$
59,102,708‌
$
285,561,677‌
SHARES
OF
BENEFICIAL
INTEREST
AT
NO
PAR
VALUE
(UNLIMITED
SHARES
AUTHORIZED)
Institutional
Shares
7,918,068‌
6,782,718‌
24,911,462‌
Investor
Shares
815,766‌
677,755‌
2,592,420‌
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
OFFERING
AND
REDEMPTION
PRICE
PER
SHARE
Institutional
Shares
(based
on
net
assets
of
$89,499,195,
$53,842,879
and
$258,886,073,
respectively)
$
11.30‌
$
7.94‌
$
10.39‌
Investor
Shares
(based
on
net
assets
of
$8,915,756,
$5,259,829
and
$26,675,604,
respectively)
$
10.93‌
$
7.76‌
$
10.29‌
ABR
Funds
STATEMENTS
OF
OPERATIONS
YEAR
ENDED
JULY
31,
2024
5
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
INVESTMENT
INCOME
Interest
income
$
3,581,904‌
$
1,876,623‌
$
9,952,360‌
Total
Investment
Income
3,581,904‌
1,876,623‌
9,952,360‌
EXPENSES
Investment
adviser
fees
1,763,166‌
1,428,014‌
6,632,455‌
Fund
services
fees
121,535‌
84,047‌
258,268‌
Transfer
agent
fees:
Institutional
Shares
33,882‌
22,780‌
50,449‌
Investor
Shares
22,780‌
22,780‌
22,780‌
Distribution
fees:
Investor
Shares
24,271‌
12,494‌
60,327‌
Custodian
fees
8,995‌
5,205‌
23,316‌
Registration
fees:
Institutional
Shares
19,124‌
16,553‌
19,428‌
Investor
Shares
17,644‌
16,520‌
17,866‌
Professional
fees
59,898‌
37,522‌
56,962‌
Trustees'
fees
and
expenses
15,158‌
11,421‌
28,783‌
Brokerage
fees
24,960‌
20,869‌
11,197‌
Other
expenses
161,775‌
101,999‌
289,014‌
Total
Expenses
2,273,188‌
1,780,204‌
7,470,845‌
Fees
waived
(233,870‌)
(339,697‌)
(2,767,804‌)
Net
Expenses
2,039,318‌
1,440,507‌
4,703,041‌
NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
1,542,586‌
436,116‌
5,249,319‌
NET
REALIZED
AND
UNREALIZED
GAIN
(LOSS)
Net
realized
gain
(loss)
on:
Investments
–‌
(2,863,869‌)
(6,227,090‌)
Futures
9,212,727‌
9,832,869‌
34,944,132‌
Net
realized
gain
9,212,727‌
6,969,000‌
28,717,042‌
Net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on:
Investments
–‌
1,407,111‌
3,246,292‌
Futures
(4,793,589‌)
(1,257,351‌)
(7,235,330‌)
Net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
(4,793,589‌)
149,760‌
(3,989,038‌)
NET
REALIZED
AND
UNREALIZED
GAIN
4,419,138‌
7,118,760‌
24,728,004‌
INCREASE
IN
NET
ASSETS
RESULTING
FROM
OPERATIONS
$
5,961,724‌
$
7,554,876‌
$
29,977,323‌
ABR
Funds
STATEMENTS
OF
CHANGES
IN
NET
ASSETS
6
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
For
the
Years
Ended
July
31,
For
the
Years
Ended
July
31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
OPERATIONS
Net
investment
income
(loss)
$
1,542,586‌
$
(678,629‌)
$
436,116‌
$
(608,348‌)
Net
realized
gain
9,212,727‌
7,977,301‌
6,969,000‌
20,058,354‌
Net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
(4,793,589‌)
(10,755,514‌)
149,760‌
(5,217,992‌)
Increase
(Decrease)
in
Net
Assets
Resulting
from
Operations
5,961,724‌
(3,456,842‌)
7,554,876‌
14,232,014‌
DISTRIBUTIONS
TO
SHAREHOLDERS
Institutional
Shares
–‌
–‌
–‌
–‌
Investor
Shares
–‌
–‌
–‌
–‌
Total
Distributions
Paid
–‌
–‌
–‌
–‌
CAPITAL
SHARE
TRANSACTIONS
Sale
of
shares:
Institutional
Shares
17,674,979‌
33,695,265‌
10,058,810‌
22,899,309‌
Investor
Shares
693,421‌
994,667‌
2,192,292‌
2,809,076‌
Reinvestment
of
distributions:
Institutional
Shares
–‌
–‌
–‌
–‌
Investor
Shares
–‌
–‌
–‌
–‌
Redemption
of
shares:
Institutional
Shares
(36,572,653‌)
(88,073,596‌)
(19,364,140‌)
(34,633,279‌)
Investor
Shares
(3,692,723‌)
(12,941,234‌)
(3,905,013‌)
(2,341,096‌)
Decrease
in
Net
Assets
from
Capital
Share
Transactions
(21,896,976‌)
(66,324,898‌)
(11,018,051‌)
(11,265,990‌)
Increase
(Decrease)
in
Net
Assets
(15,935,252‌)
(69,781,740‌)
(3,463,175‌)
2,966,024‌
NET
ASSETS
Beginning
of
Year
114,350,203‌
184,131,943‌
62,565,883‌
59,599,859‌
End
of
Year
$
98,414,951‌
$
114,350,203‌
$
59,102,708‌
$
62,565,883‌
SHARE
TRANSACTIONS
Sale
of
shares:
Institutional
Shares
1,676,254‌
3,405,271‌
1,396,326‌
4,135,213‌
Investor
Shares
70,331‌
104,309‌
308,134‌
468,994‌
Reinvestment
of
distributions:
Institutional
Shares
–‌
–‌
–‌
–‌
Investor
Shares
–‌
–‌
–‌
–‌
Redemption
of
shares:
Institutional
Shares
(3,515,235‌)
(8,888,544‌)
(2,737,237‌)
(6,271,156‌)
Investor
Shares
(363,748‌)
(1,305,738‌)
(564,063‌)
(412,846‌)
Decrease
in
Shares
(2,132,398‌)
(6,684,702‌)
(1,596,840‌)
(2,079,795‌)
ABR
Funds
STATEMENTS
OF
CHANGES
IN
NET
ASSETS
7
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
For
the
Years
Ended
July
31,
2024
2023
$
5,249,319‌
$
(356,980‌)
28,717,042‌
55,301,245‌
(3,989,038‌)
(22,904,564‌)
29,977,323‌
32,039,701‌
(670,378‌)
–‌
(32,573‌)
–‌
(702,951‌)
–‌
45,959,716‌
75,444,546‌
13,463,631‌
5,214,226‌
375,526‌
–‌
32,523‌
–‌
(66,888,680‌)
(159,012,001‌)
(8,001,444‌)
(9,390,047‌)
(15,058,728‌)
(87,743,276‌)
14,215,644‌
(55,703,575‌)
271,346,033‌
327,049,608‌
$
285,561,677‌
$
271,346,033‌
4,816,939‌
9,235,283‌
1,517,394‌
641,749‌
39,240‌
–‌
3,427‌
–‌
(7,145,779‌)
(19,928,312‌)
(870,443‌)
(1,158,293‌)
(1,639,222‌)
(11,209,573‌)
ABR
DYNAMIC
BLEND
EQUITY
&
VOLATILITY
FUND
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
8
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
These
financial
highlights
reflect
selected
data
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
each
year
.
For
the
Years
Ended
July
31,
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
INSTITUTIONAL
SHARES
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
Beginning
of
Year
$
10.56‌
$
10.53‌
$
13.43‌
$
15.37‌
$
10.20‌
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
Net
investment
income
(loss)
(a)
0.16‌
(0.05‌)
(0.23‌)
(0.26‌)
(0.16‌)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain
(loss)
0.58‌
0.08‌(b)
(1.57‌)
1.33‌
5.41‌
Total
from
Investment
Operations
0.74‌
0.03‌
(1.80‌)
1.07‌
5.25‌
DISTRIBUTIONS
TO
SHAREHOLDERS
FROM
Net
realized
gain
–‌
–‌
(1.10‌)
(3.01‌)
(0.08‌)
Total
Distributions
to
Shareholders
–‌
–‌
(1.10‌)
(3.01‌)
(0.08‌)
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
End
of
Year
$
11.30‌
$
10.56‌
$
10.53‌
$
13.43‌
$
15.37‌
TOTAL
RETURN
7.01‌%
0.29‌%
(14.93‌)%
9.20‌%
51.91‌%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Net
Assets
at
End
of
Year
(000s
omitted)
$
89,499‌
$
103,000‌
$
160,485‌
$
198,285‌
$
195,398‌
Ratios
to
Average
Net
Assets:
Net
investment
income
(loss)
1.55‌%
(0.47‌)%
(1.86‌)%
(1.93‌)%
(1.28‌)%
Net
expenses
2.00‌%
2.00‌%
2.00‌%
2.00‌%
2.00‌%
Brokerage
fees
0.03‌%
0.02‌%
0.02‌%
0.02‌%
0.01‌%
Net
expenses
without
brokerage
fees
1.97‌%
1.98‌%
1.98‌%
1.98‌%
1.99‌%
Gross
expenses
(c)
2.19‌%
2.24‌%
2.05‌%
2.03‌%
2.20‌%
PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE
0‌%
0‌%
0‌%
0‌%
0‌%
(a)
Calculated
based
on
average
shares
outstanding
during
each
year.
(b)
Per
share
amount
does
not
accord
with
the
amount
reported
in
the
Statement
of
Operations
for
the
year
ended
July
31,
2023
due
to
the
timing
of
Fund
share
sales
and
the
amount
per
share
of
realized
and
unrealized
gains
and
losses
at
such
time.
(c)
Reflects
the
expense
ratio
excluding
any
waivers
and/or
reimbursements.
ABR
DYNAMIC
BLEND
EQUITY
&
VOLATILITY
FUND
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
9
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
These
financial
highlights
reflect
selected
data
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
each
year
.
For
the
Years
Ended
July
31,
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
INVESTOR
SHARES
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
Beginning
of
Year
$
10.23‌
$
10.23‌
$
13.12‌
$
15.11‌
$
10.05‌
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
Net
investment
income
(loss)
(a)
0.13‌
(0.07‌)
(0.26‌)
(0.29‌)
(0.20‌)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain
(loss)
0.57‌
0.07‌(b)
(1.53‌)
1.31‌
5.34‌
Total
from
Investment
Operations
0.70‌
0.00‌
(1.79‌)
1.02‌
5.14‌
DISTRIBUTIONS
TO
SHAREHOLDERS
FROM
Net
realized
gain
–‌
–‌
(1.10‌)
(3.01‌)
(0.08‌)
Total
Distributions
to
Shareholders
–‌
–‌
(1.10‌)
(3.01‌)
(0.08‌)
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
End
of
Year
$
10.93‌
$
10.23‌
$
10.23‌
$
13.12‌
$
15.11‌
TOTAL
RETURN
6.84‌%
0.00‌%
(15.22‌)%
8.99‌%
51.59‌%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Net
Assets
at
End
of
Year
(000s
omitted)
$
8,916‌
$
11,350‌
$
23,646‌
$
41,227‌
$
40,932‌
Ratios
to
Average
Net
Assets:
Net
investment
income
(loss)
1.30‌%
(0.74‌)%
(2.14‌)%
(2.18‌)%
(1.53‌)%
Net
expenses
2.25‌%
2.25‌%
2.25‌%
2.25‌%
2.25‌%
Brokerage
fees
0.03‌%
0.02‌%
0.02‌%
0.02‌%
0.01‌%
Net
expenses
without
brokerage
fees
2.22‌%
2.23‌%
2.23‌%
2.23‌%
2.24‌%
Gross
expenses
(c)
2.86‌%
2.80‌%
2.40‌%
2.44‌%
2.76‌%
PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE
0‌%
0‌%
0‌%
0‌%
0‌%
(a)
Calculated
based
on
average
shares
outstanding
during
each
year.
(b)
Per
share
amount
does
not
accord
with
the
amount
reported
in
the
Statement
of
Operations
for
the
year
ended
July
31,
2023
due
to
the
timing
of
Fund
share
sales
and
the
amount
per
share
of
realized
and
unrealized
gains
and
losses
at
such
time.
(c)
Reflects
the
expense
ratio
excluding
any
waivers
and/or
reimbursements.
ABR
50/50
VOLATILITY
FUND
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
10
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
These
financial
highlights
reflect
selected
data
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
each
year
.
For
the
Years
Ended
July
31,
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
INSTITUTIONAL
SHARES
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
Beginning
of
Year
$
6.92‌
$
5.36‌
$
10.66‌
$
7.08‌
$
7.68‌
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
Net
investment
income
(loss)
(a)
0.06‌
(0.06‌)
(0.17‌)
(0.19‌)
(0.15‌)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain
(loss)
0.96‌
1.62‌
(1.34‌)
3.77‌
0.40‌
Total
from
Investment
Operations
1.02‌
1.56‌
(1.51‌)
3.58‌
0.25‌
DISTRIBUTIONS
TO
SHAREHOLDERS
FROM
Net
realized
gain
–‌
–‌
(3.79‌)
(0.00‌)(b)
(0.85‌)
Total
Distributions
to
Shareholders
–‌
–‌
(3.79‌)
(0.00‌)
(0.85‌)
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
End
of
Year
$
7.94‌
$
6.92‌
$
5.36‌
$
10.66‌
$
7.08‌
TOTAL
RETURN
14.74‌%
29.10‌%
(24.38‌)%
(c)
50.57‌%
1.71‌%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Net
Assets
at
End
of
Year
(000s
omitted)
$
53,843‌
$
56,232‌
$
54,979‌
$
82,498‌
$
45,863‌
Ratios
to
Average
Net
Assets:
Net
investment
income
(loss)
0.78‌%
(1.07‌)%
(2.15‌)%
(2.19‌)%
(2.11‌)%
Net
expenses
2.50‌%
2.50‌%
2.50‌%
2.50‌%
2.50‌%
Brokerage
fees
0.04‌%
0.03‌%
0.02‌%
0.02‌%
0.05‌%
Net
expenses
without
brokerage
fees
2.46‌%
2.47‌%
2.48‌%
2.48‌%
2.45‌%
Gross
expenses
(d)
3.01‌%
3.02‌%
2.90‌%
2.91‌%
3.70‌%
PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE
(e)
593‌%
1,180‌%
2,774‌%
1,782‌%
875‌%
(a)
Calculated
based
on
average
shares
outstanding
during
each
year.
(b)
Less
than
$0.01
per
share.
(c)
Total
return
includes
the
impact
of
the
net
gain
from
reimbursement
by
affiliate.
Absent
this
reimbursement,
total
return
would
have
been
(24.52)%
(d)
Reflects
the
expense
ratio
excluding
any
waivers
and/or
reimbursements.
(e)
Short
term
cash
instruments
and
derivative
instruments
such
as
futures
contracts
are
excluded
from
the
portfolio
turnover
rate
calculation.
ABR
50/50
VOLATILITY
FUND
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
11
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
These
financial
highlights
reflect
selected
data
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
each
year
.
For
the
Years
Ended
July
31,
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
INVESTOR
SHARES
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
Beginning
of
Year
$
6.78‌
$
5.27‌
$
10.56‌
$
7.03‌
$
7.64‌
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
Net
investment
income
(loss)
(a)
0.04‌
(0.07‌)
(0.17‌)
(0.21‌)
(0.17‌)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain
(loss)
0.94‌
1.58‌
(1.33‌)
3.74‌
0.41‌
Total
from
Investment
Operations
0.98‌
1.51‌
(1.50‌)
3.53‌
0.24‌
DISTRIBUTIONS
TO
SHAREHOLDERS
FROM
Net
realized
gain
–‌
–‌
(3.79‌)
(0.00‌)(b)
(0.85‌)
Total
Distributions
to
Shareholders
–‌
–‌
(3.79‌)
(0.00‌)
(0.85‌)
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
End
of
Year
$
7.76‌
$
6.78‌
$
5.27‌
$
10.56‌
$
7.03‌
TOTAL
RETURN
14.45‌%
28.65‌%
(24.57‌)%
(c)
50.21‌%
1.58‌%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Net
Assets
at
End
of
Year
(000s
omitted)
$
5,260‌
$
6,334‌
$
4,621‌
$
2,933‌
$
3,133‌
Ratios
to
Average
Net
Assets:
Net
investment
income
(loss)
0.55‌%
(1.31‌)%
(2.40‌)%
(2.52‌)%
(2.36‌)%
Net
expenses
2.75‌%
2.75‌%
2.75‌%
2.75‌%
2.75‌%
Brokerage
fees
0.04‌%
0.04‌%
0.02‌%
0.02‌%
0.09‌%
Net
expenses
without
brokerage
fees
2.71‌%
2.71‌%
2.73‌%
2.73‌%
2.66‌%
Gross
expenses
(d)
4.12‌%
4.17‌%
4.41‌%
4.74‌%
6.53‌%
PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE
(e)
593‌%
1,180‌%
2,774‌%
1,782‌%
875‌%
(a)
Calculated
based
on
average
shares
outstanding
during
each
year.
(b)
Less
than
$0.01
per
share.
(c)
Total
return
includes
the
impact
of
the
net
gain
from
reimbursement
by
affiliate.
Absent
this
reimbursement,
total
return
would
have
been
(24.71)%.
(d)
Reflects
the
expense
ratio
excluding
any
waivers
and/or
reimbursements.
(e)
Short
term
cash
instruments
and
derivative
instruments
such
as
futures
contracts
are
excluded
from
the
portfolio
turnover
rate
calculation.
ABR
75/25
VOLATILITY
FUND
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
12
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
These
financial
highlights
reflect
selected
data
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
each
period.
For
the
Years
Ended
July
31,
August
3,
2020
(a)
Through
July
31,
2021
2024
2023
2022
INSTITUTIONAL
SHARES
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
Beginning
of
Period
$
9.32‌
$
8.11‌
$
11.79‌
$
10.00‌
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
Net
investment
income
(loss)
(b)
0.19‌
(0.01‌)
(0.15‌)
(0.16‌)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain
(loss)
0.91‌
1.22‌
(1.50‌)
1.95‌
Total
from
Investment
Operations
1.10‌
1.21‌
(1.65‌)
1.79‌
DISTRIBUTIONS
TO
SHAREHOLDERS
FROM
Net
investment
income
(0.03‌)
–‌
–‌
–‌
Net
realized
gain
–‌
–‌
(2.03‌)
–‌
Total
Distributions
to
Shareholders
(0.03‌)
–‌
(2.03‌)
–‌
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
End
of
Period
$
10.39‌
$
9.32‌
$
8.11‌
$
11.79‌
TOTAL
RETURN
11.80‌%
14.92‌%
(17.88‌)%
17.90‌%(c)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Net
Assets
at
End
of
Period
(000s
omitted)
$
258,886‌
$
253,418‌
$
307,247‌
$
314,576‌
Ratios
to
Average
Net
Assets:
Net
investment
income
(loss)
1.99‌%
(0.11‌)%
(1.48‌)%
(1.53‌)%(d)
Net
expenses
1.75‌%
1.75‌%
1.75‌%
1.75‌%(d)
Brokerage
fees
0.00‌%
0.00‌%
0.00‌%
0.00‌%(d)
Net
expenses
without
brokerage
fees
1.75‌%
1.75‌%
1.75‌%
1.75‌%(d)
Gross
expenses
(e)
2.77‌%
2.78‌%
2.74‌%
2.78‌%(d)
PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE
(f)
681‌%
1,286‌%
2,720‌%
1,622‌%(c)
(a)
Commencement
of
operations.
(b)
Calculated
based
on
average
shares
outstanding
during
each
period.
(c)
Not
annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Reflects
the
expense
ratio
excluding
any
waivers
and/or
reimbursements.
(f)
Short
term
cash
instruments
and
derivative
instruments
such
as
futures
contracts
are
excluded
from
the
portfolio
turnover
rate
calculation.
ABR
75/25
VOLATILITY
FUND
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
13
See
Notes
to
Financial
Statements.
These
financial
highlights
reflect
selected
data
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
each
period.
For
the
Years
Ended
July
31,
August
5,
2020
(a)
Through
July
31,
2021
2024
2023
2022
INVESTOR
SHARES
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
Beginning
of
Period
$
9.23‌
$
8.05‌
$
11.75‌
$
10.00‌
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
Net
investment
income
(loss)
(b)
0.17‌
(0.03‌)
(0.18‌)
(0.19‌)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain
(loss)
0.90‌
1.21‌
(1.49‌)
1.94‌
Total
from
Investment
Operations
1.07‌
1.18‌
(1.67‌)
1.75‌
DISTRIBUTIONS
TO
SHAREHOLDERS
FROM
Net
investment
income
(0.01‌)
–‌
–‌
–‌
Net
realized
gain
–‌
–‌
(2.03‌)
–‌
Total
Distributions
to
Shareholders
(0.01‌)
–‌
(2.03‌)
–‌
NET
ASSET
VALUE,
End
of
Period
$
10.29‌
$
9.23‌
$
8.05‌
$
11.75‌
TOTAL
RETURN
11.62‌%
14.66‌%
(18.15‌)%
17.50‌%(c)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Net
Assets
at
End
of
Period
(000s
omitted)
$
26,676‌
$
17,928‌
$
19,802‌
$
23,096‌
Ratios
to
Average
Net
Assets:
Net
investment
income
(loss)
1.84‌%
(0.39‌)%
(1.75‌)%
(1.76‌)%(d)
Net
expenses
2.00‌%
2.00‌%
2.00‌%
2.00‌%(d)
Brokerage
fees
0.00‌%
0.00‌%
0.00‌%
0.00‌%(d)
Net
expenses
without
brokerage
fees
2.00‌%
2.00‌%
2.00‌%
2.00‌%(d)
Gross
expenses
(e)
3.23‌%
3.32‌%
3.18‌%
3.48‌%(d)
PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE
(f)
681‌%
1,286‌%
2,720‌%
1,622‌%(c)
(a)
Commencement
of
operations.
(b)
Calculated
based
on
average
shares
outstanding
during
each
period.
(c)
Not
annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Reflects
the
expense
ratio
excluding
any
waivers
and/or
reimbursements.
(f)
Short
term
cash
instruments
and
derivative
instruments
such
as
futures
contracts
are
excluded
from
the
portfolio
turnover
rate
calculation.
ABR
Funds
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
July
31,
2024
14
Note
1.
Organization
The
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
and
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
are
diversified
portfolios
and
the
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
(individually,
a
“Fund”
and
collectively,
the
“Funds”)
is
a
non-diversified
portfolio
of
Forum
Funds
II
(the
“Trust”).
The
Trust
is
a
Delaware
statutory
trust
that
is
registered
as
an
open-end,
management
investment
company
under
the
Investment
Company
Act
of
1940,
as
amended
(the
“Act”).
Under
its
Trust
Instrument,
the
Trust
is
authorized
to
issue
an
unlimited
number
of
each
Fund’s
shares
of
beneficial
interest
without
par
value.
Each
Fund
currently
offers
two
classes
of
shares:
Institutional
Shares
and
Investor
Shares.
Institutional
Shares
and
Investor
Shares
commenced
operations
on
August
3,
2015,
and
August
14,
2015,
respectively,
for
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund;
October
2,
2017
and
October
11,
2017,
respectively,
for
the
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund;
and
August
3,
2020
and
August
5,
2020,
respectively,
for
the
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund.
The
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund’s
investment
objective
is
to
seek
investment
results
that
correspond
generally
to
the
performance,
before
the
Fund’s
fees
and
expenses,
of
a
benchmark
index
that
measures
the
investment
returns
of
a
dynamic
ratio
of
large-capitalization
stocks
and
the
volatility
of
large-capitalization
stocks.
The
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
and
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund’s
investment
objective
is
to
seek
long-term
capital
appreciation.
Prior
to
December
1,
2020,
the
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
was
named
ABR
Dynamic
Short
Volatility
Fund.
Note
2.
Summary
of
Significant
Accounting
Policies
The
Funds
are
investment
companies
and
follow
accounting
and
reporting
guidance
under
Financial
Accounting
Standards
Board
Accounting
Standards
Codification
Topic
946,
“Financial
Services
Investment
Companies.”
These
financial
statements
are
prepared
in
accordance
with
accounting
principles
generally
accepted
in
the
United
States
of
America
(“GAAP”),
which
require
management
to
make
estimates
and
assumptions
that
affect
the
reported
amounts
of
assets
and
liabilities,
the
disclosure
of
contingent
liabilities
at
the
date
of
the
financial
statements,
and
the
reported
amounts
of
increases
and
decreases
in
net
assets
from
operations
during
the
fiscal
year.
Actual
amounts
could
differ
from
those
estimates.
The
following
summarizes
the
significant
accounting
policies
of
each
Fund:
Security
Valuation
Securities
are
valued
at
market
prices
using
the
last
quoted
trade
or
official
closing
price
from
the
principal
exchange
where
the
security
is
traded,
as
provided
by
independent
pricing
services
on
each
Fund
business
day.
In
the
absence
of
a
last
trade,
securities
are
valued
at
the
mean
of
the
last
bid
and
ask
price
provided
by
the
pricing
service.
Debt
securities
may
be
valued
at
prices
supplied
by
a
fund’s
pricing
agent
based
on
broker
or
dealer
supplied
valuations
or
matrix
pricing,
a
method
of
valuing
securities
by
reference
to
the
value
of
other
securities
with
similar
characteristics
such
as
rating,
interest
rate
and
maturity.
Futures
contracts
are
valued
at
the
day’s
settlement
price
on
the
exchange
where
the
contract
is
traded.
Shares
of
non-exchange
traded
open-end
mutual
funds
are
valued
at
net
asset
value
per
share
(“NAV”).
Short-term
investments
that
mature
in
sixty
days
or
less
may
be
valued
at
amortized
cost.
Pursuant
to
Rule
2a-5
under
the
Investment
Company
Act,
the
Trust’s
Board
of
Trustees
(the
“Board”)
has
designated
the
Adviser,
as
defined
in
Note
4,
as
each
Fund’s
valuation
designee
to
perform
any
fair
value
determinations
for
securities
and
other
assets
held
by
each
Fund.
The
Adviser
is
subject
to
the
oversight
of
the
Board
and
certain
reporting
and
other
requirements
intended
to
provide
the
Board
the
information
needed
to
oversee
the
Adviser’s
fair
value
determinations.
The
Adviser
is
responsible
for
determining
the
fair
value
of
investments
for
which
market
quotations
are
not
readily
available
in
accordance
with
policies
and
procedures
that
have
been
approved
by
the
Board.
Under
these
procedures,
the
Adviser
convenes
on
a
regular
and
ad
hoc
basis
to
review
such
investments
and
considers
a
number
of
factors,
including
valuation
methodologies
and
significant
unobservable
inputs,
when
arriving
at
fair
value.
The
Board
has
approved
the
Adviser’s
fair
valuation
procedures
as
a
part
of
each
Fund’s
compliance
program
and
will
review
any
changes
made
to
the
procedures.
The
Adviser
provides
fair
valuation
inputs.
In
determining
fair
valuations,
inputs
may
include
market-based
analytics
that
may
consider
related
or
comparable
assets
or
liabilities,
recent
transactions,
market
multiples,
book
values
and
other
relevant
investment
information.
Adviser
inputs
may
include
an
income-based
approach
in
which
the
anticipated
future
cash
flows
of
the
investment
are
discounted
in
determining
fair
value.
Discounts
may
also
be
applied
based
on
the
nature
or
duration
of
any
restrictions
on
the
disposition
of
the
investments.
The
Adviser
performs
regular
reviews
of
valuation
methodologies,
key
inputs
and
assumptions,
disposition
analysis
and
market
activity.
Fair
valuation
is
based
on
subjective
factors
and,
as
a
result,
the
fair
value
price
of
an
investment
may
differ
from
the
security’s
market
price
and
may
not
be
the
price
at
which
the
asset
may
be
sold.
Fair
valuation
could
result
in
a
different
NAV
than
a
NAV
determined
by
using
market
quotes.
GAAP
has
a
three-tier
fair
value
hierarchy.
The
basis
of
the
tiers
is
dependent
upon
the
various
“inputs”
used
to
determine
the
value
of
each
Fund’s
investments.
These
inputs
are
summarized
in
the
three
broad
levels
listed
below:
ABR
Funds
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
July
31,
2024
15
Level
1
-
Quoted
prices
in
active
markets
for
identical
assets
and
liabilities.
Level
2
-
Prices
determined
using
significant
other
observable
inputs
(including
quoted
prices
for
similar
securities,
interest
rates,
prepayment
speeds,
credit
risk,
etc.).
Short-term
securities
with
maturities
of
sixty
days
or
less
are
valued
at
amortized
cost,
which
approximates
market
value,
and
are
categorized
as
Level
2
in
the
hierarchy.
Municipal
securities,
long-term
U.S.
government
obligations
and
corporate
debt
securities
are
valued
in
accordance
with
the
evaluated
price
supplied
by
a
pricing
service
and
generally
categorized
as
Level
2
in
the
hierarchy.
Other
securities
that
are
categorized
as
Level
2
in
the
hierarchy
include,
but
are
not
limited
to,
warrants
that
do
not
trade
on
an
exchange,
securities
valued
at
the
mean
between
the
last
reported
bid
and
ask
quotation
and
international
equity
securities
valued
by
an
independent
third
party
with
adjustments
for
changes
in
value
between
the
time
of
the
securities’
respective
local
market
closes
and
the
close
of
the
U.S.
market.
Level
3
-
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(including
each
Fund’s
own
assumptions
in
determining
the
fair
value
of
investments).
The
aggregate
value
by
input
level,
as
of
July
31,
2024,
for
each
Fund’s
investments
is
included
in
each
Fund’s
Schedule
of
Investments.
Security
Transactions,
Investment
Income
and
Realized
Gain
and
Loss
Investment
transactions
are
accounted
for
on
the
trade
date.
Dividend
income
is
recorded
on
the
ex-dividend
date.
Foreign
dividend
income
is
recorded
on
the
ex-dividend
date
or
as
soon
as
possible
after
determining
the
existence
of
a
dividend
declaration
after
exercising
reasonable
due
diligence.
Income
and
capital
gains
on
some
foreign
securities
may
be
subject
to
foreign
withholding
taxes,
which
are
accrued
as
applicable.
Interest
income
is
recorded
on
an
accrual
basis.
Premium
is
amortized
to
the
next
call
date
above
par,
and
discount
is
accreted
to
maturity
using
the
effective
interest
method.
Identified
cost
of
investments
sold
is
used
to
determine
the
gain
and
loss
for
both
financial
statement
and
federal
income
tax
purposes.
Futures
Contracts
Each
Fund
may
purchase
futures
contracts
to
gain
exposure
to
market
changes,
which
may
be
more
efficient
or
cost
effective
than
actually
buying
the
securities.
A
futures
contract
is
an
agreement
between
parties
to
buy
or
sell
a
security
at
a
set
price
on
a
future
date.
Upon
entering
into
such
a
contract,
a
fund
is
required
to
pledge
to
the
broker
an
amount
of
cash,
U.S.
Government
obligations
or
other
high-quality
debt
securities
equal
to
the
minimum
“initial
margin”
requirements
of
the
exchange
on
which
the
futures
contract
is
traded.
Pursuant
to
the
contract,
the
Fund
agrees
to
receive
from
or
pay
to
the
broker
an
amount
of
cash
equal
to
the
daily
fluctuation
in
the
value
of
the
contract.
Such
receipts
or
payments
are
known
as
“variation
margin”
and
are
recorded
by
the
Fund
as
unrealized
gains
or
losses.
When
the
contract
is
closed,
the
Fund
records
a
realized
gain
or
loss
equal
to
the
difference
between
the
value
of
the
contract
at
the
time
it
was
opened
and
value
at
the
time
it
was
closed.
Risks
of
entering
into
futures
contracts
include
the
possibility
that
there
may
be
an
illiquid
market
and
that
a
change
in
the
value
of
the
contract
may
not
correlate
with
changes
in
the
value
of
the
underlying
securities.
Notional
amounts
of
each
individual
futures
contract
outstanding
as
of
July
31,
2024,
for
each
Fund,
are
disclosed
in
the
Schedules
of
Investments.
Distributions
to
Shareholders
Each
Fund
declares
any
dividends
from
net
investment
income
and
pays
them
annually.
Any
net
capital
gains
realized
by
the
Funds
are
distributed
at
least
annually.
Distributions
to
shareholders
are
recorded
on
the
ex-dividend
date.
Distributions
are
based
on
amounts
calculated
in
accordance
with
applicable
federal
income
tax
regulations,
which
may
differ
from
GAAP.
These
differences
are
due
primarily
to
differing
treatments
of
income
and
gain
on
various
investment
securities
held
by
each
Fund,
timing
differences
and
differing
characterizations
of
distributions
made
by
each
Fund.
Federal
Taxes
Each
Fund
intends
to
continue
to
qualify
each
year
as
a
regulated
investment
company
under
Subchapter
M
of
Chapter
1,
Subtitle
A,
of
the
Internal
Revenue
Code
of
1986,
as
amended
(“Code”),
and
to
distribute
all
of
its
taxable
income
to
shareholders.
In
addition,
by
distributing
in
each
calendar
year
substantially
all
of
their
net
investment
income
and
capital
gains,
if
any,
the
Funds
will
not
be
subject
to
a
federal
excise
tax.
Therefore,
no
federal
income
or
excise
tax
provision
is
required.
Each
Fund
recognizes
interest
and
penalties,
if
any,
related
to
unrecognized
tax
benefits
as
income
tax
expense
in
the
Statements
of
Operations.
During
the
year,
each
Fund
did
not
incur
any
interest
or
penalties.
Each
Fund
will
file
a
U.S.
federal
income
and
excise
tax
return
as
required.
Each
Fund’s
federal
income
tax
returns
are
subject
to
examination
by
the
Internal
Revenue
Service
for
a
period
of
three
fiscal
years
after
they
are
filed.
As
of
July
31,
2024,
there
are
no
uncertain
tax
positions
that
would
require
financial
statement
recognition,
de-recognition
or
disclosure.
Income
and
Expense
Allocation
The
Trust
accounts
separately
for
the
assets,
liabilities
and
operations
of
each
of
its
investment
portfolios.
Expenses
that
are
directly
attributable
to
more
than
one
investment
portfolio
are
allocated
among
the
respective
investment
portfolios
in
an
equitable
manner.
ABR
Funds
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
July
31,
2024
16
The
Funds'
class-specific
expenses
are
charged
to
the
operations
of
that
class
of
shares.
Income
and
expenses
(other
than
expenses
attributable
to
a
specific
class)
and
realized
and
unrealized
gains
or
losses
on
investments
are
allocated
to
each
class
of
shares
based
on
the
class’
respective
net
assets
to
the
total
net
assets
of
each
Fund.
Commitments
and
Contingencies
In
the
normal
course
of
business,
each
Fund
enters
into
contracts
that
provide
general
indemnifications
by
each
Fund
to
the
counterparty
to
the
contract.
Each
Fund’s
maximum
exposure
under
these
arrangements
is
dependent
on
future
claims
that
may
be
made
against
each
Fund
and,
therefore,
cannot
be
estimated;
however,
based
on
experience,
the
risk
of
loss
from
such
claims
is
considered
remote.
Each
Fund
has
determined
that
none
of
these
arrangements
requires
disclosure
on
each
Fund’s
statement
of
assets
and
liabilities.
Note
3.
Cash
Concentration
in
Uninsured
Account
For
cash
management
purposes,
each
Fund
may
concentrate
cash
with
each
Fund’s
custodian.
This
typically
results
in
cash
balances
exceeding
the
Federal
Deposit
Insurance
Corporation
(“FDIC”)
insurance
limits.
As
of
July
31,
2024,
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund,
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund,
and
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
had
$78,088,218,
$26,154,593,
and
$196,412,743,
respectively,
at
US
Bank
that
exceeded
the
FDIC
insurance
limit.
Note
4.
Fees
and
Expenses
Investment
Adviser
ABR
Dynamic
Funds,
LLC
(the
“Adviser”)
is
the
investment
adviser
to
the
Funds.
Pursuant
to
an
investment
advisory
agreement,
the
Adviser
receives
an
advisory
fee,
payable
monthly,
at
an
annual
rate
of
1.75%,
2.50%,
and
2.50%
of
the
average
daily
net
assets
of
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund,
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund,
and
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund,
respectively.
Distribution
Foreside
Fund
Services,
LLC,
a
wholly
owned
subsidiary
of
Foreside
Financial
Group,
LLC
(d/b/a
ACA
Group)
(the
“Distributor”),
acts
as
the
agent
of
the
Trust
in
connection
with
the
continuous
offering
of
shares
of
the
Funds.
The
Funds
have
adopted
a
Distribution
Plan
(the
“Plan”)
in
accordance
with
Rule
12b-1
of
the
Act.
Under
the
Plan,
each
Fund
may
pay
the
Distributor
and/or
any
other
entity
as
authorized
by
the
Board
a
fee
of
up
to
0.25%
of
each
Fund’s
average
daily
net
assets
of
Investor
Shares
for
providing
distribution
and/or
shareholder
services
to
the
Funds.
The
Distributor
is
not
affiliated
with
the
Adviser
or
Atlantic
Fund
Administration,
LLC,
a
wholly
owned
subsidiary
of
Apex
US
Holdings
LLC
(d/b/a
Apex
Fund
Services)
(“Apex”)
or
their
affiliates.
Other
Service
Providers
Apex
provides
fund
accounting,
fund
administration,
compliance
and
transfer
agency
services
to
each
Fund.
The
fees
related
to
these
services
are
included
in
Fund
services
fees
and
Transfer
agent
fees
within
the
Statements
of
Operations.
Apex
also
provides
certain
shareholder
report
production
and
EDGAR
conversion
and
filing
services.
Pursuant
to
an
Apex
Services
Agreement,
each
Fund
pays
Apex
customary
fees
for
its
services.
Apex
provides
a
Principal
Executive
Officer,
a
Principal
Financial
Officer,
a
Chief
Compliance
Officer
and
an
Anti-Money
Laundering
Officer
to
each
Fund,
as
well
as
certain
additional
compliance
support
functions.
Trustees
and
Officers
Each
Independent
Trustee
receives
an
annual
fee
of
$25,000
($32,500
for
the
Chairman)
for
service
to
the
Trust.
The
Independent
Trustees
and
Chairman
may
receive
additional
fees
for
special
Board
meetings.
The
Independent
Trustees
are
also
reimbursed
for
all
reasonable
out-of-pocket
expenses
incurred
in
connection
with
their
duties
as
Trustees,
including
travel
and
related
expenses
incurred
in
attending
Board
meetings.
The
amount
of
Independent
Trustees’
fees
attributable
to
each
Fund
is
disclosed
in
the
Statements
of
Operations.
Certain
officers
of
the
Trust
are
also
officers
or
employees
of
the
above
named
service
providers,
and
during
their
terms
of
office
received
no
compensation
from
each
Fund.
Note
5.
Expenses
Reimbursed
and
Fees
Waived
The
Adviser has
contractually
agreed
to
waive
its
fee
and/or
reimburse
Fund
expenses
to
limit
Total
Annual
Fund
Operating
Expenses
After
Fee
Waiver
and/or
Expense
Reimbursement
(excluding
all
taxes,
interest,
portfolio
transaction
expenses,
proxy
expenses
and
extraordinary
expenses)
to
2.00%
for
Institutional
Shares
and
2.25%
for
Investor
Shares
of
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund;
2.50%
for
Institutional
Shares
and
2.75%
for
Investor
Shares
of
the
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund;
and
1.75%
for
Institutional
Shares
and
2.00%
for
Investor
Shares
of
the
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund,
through
at
least
at
least
November
30,
2025
(“Expense
Cap”).
The
Expense
Cap
may
only
be
raised
or
eliminated
with
the
consent
of
the
Board
of
Trustees.
Other
fund
service
providers
have
agreed
to
waive
a
portion
of
their
fees
and
such
waivers
may
be
changed
or
eliminated
with
the
approval
of
the
Board
of
Trustees
of
the
Trust.
For
the
year
ended
July
31,
2024,
fees
waived
and
expenses
reimbursed
were
as
follows:
ABR
Funds
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
July
31,
2024
17
The
Adviser
may
recoup
from
each
Fund
for
fees
waived
and
expenses
reimbursed
by
the
Adviser
pursuant
to
the
Expense
Cap
if
such
recoupment
is
made
within
three
years
of
the
fee
waiver
or
expense
reimbursement,
and
does
not
cause
the
Total
Annual
Fund
Operating
Expenses
After
Fee
Waiver
and/or
Expense
Reimbursement
of
the
Fund
(after
the
recoupment
has
been
taken
into
account)
to
exceed
the
lesser
of
(i)
the
then-current
expense
cap,
or
(ii)
the
expense
cap
in
place
at
the
time
the
fees/expenses
were
waived/reimbursed.
As
of
July
31,
2024,
$634,448,
$980,078
and
$9,269,745
is
subject
to
recapture
by
the
Adviser
for
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund,
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund,
and
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund,
respectively.
Other
Waivers
are
not
eligible
for
recoupment.
Note
6.
Security
Transactions
The
cost
of
purchases
and
proceeds
from
sales
of
investment
securities
(including
maturities),
other
than
short-term
investments,
during
the
year
ended
July
31,
2024,
were
as
follows:
Note
7.
Summary
of
Derivative
Activity
The
volume
of
open
derivative
positions
may
vary
on
a
daily
basis
as
each
Fund
transacts
derivative
contracts
in
order
to
achieve
the
exposure
desired
by
the
Adviser.
The
total
notional
value
of
transactions
for
the
year
ended
July
31,
2024,
for
any
derivative
type
that
was
held
is
as
follows:
Each
Fund’s
use
of
derivatives
during
the
year
ended
July
31,
2024,
was
limited
to
futures
contracts.
Following
is
a
summary
of
the
effect
of
derivatives
on
the
Statements
of
Assets
and
Liabilities
as
of
July
31,
2024.
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
Investment
Adviser
Fees
Waived
Other
Waivers
Total
Fees
Waived
and
Expenses
Reimbursed
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
$
205,780‌
$
28,090‌
$
233,870‌
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
317,196‌
22,501‌
339,697‌
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
2,679,234‌
88,570‌
2,767,804‌
U.S.
Government
Obligations
Purchases
Sales
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
$
–‌
$
–‌
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
132,025,797‌
138,215,455‌
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
361,058,608‌
369,832,522‌
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
Futures
Contracts
$
946,633,820‌
$
85,080,608‌
$
1,288,557,389‌
Location:
Equity
Contracts
Asset
derivatives:
Unrealized
depreciation
on
futures*
$
(485,654‌)
Receivable
variation
margin
1,214,100‌
Total
asset
derivatives
$
728,446‌
Liability
derivatives:
Payable
variation
margin
$
(341,103‌)
Total
liability
derivatives
$
(341,103‌)
Location:
Equity
Contracts
Futures
contracts:
Unrealized
appreciation
on
futures*
$
144,086‌
Receivable
variation
margin
544,664‌
Total
futures
contracts
$
688,750‌
ABR
Funds
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
July
31,
2024
18
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
*
Balance
is
included
in
the
deposits
with
broker
for
futures
on
the
Statements
of
Assets
and
Liabilities.
Realized
and
unrealized
gains
and
losses
on
derivatives
contracts
during
the
year
ended
July
31,
2024,
by
each
Fund
are
recorded
in
the
following
locations
on
the
Statements
of
Operations:
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
Note
8.
Federal
Income
Tax
As
of
July
31,
2024,
the
cost
and
components
of
net
unrealized
appreciation
on
a
tax
basis
were
as
follows:
Location:
Equity
Contracts
Futures
contracts:
Unrealized
appreciation
on
futures*
$
645,498‌
Receivable
variation
margin
2,907,372‌
Total
futures
contracts
$
3,552,870‌
Location:
Equity
Contracts
Net
realized
gain
(loss)
on:
Futures
$
9,212,727‌
Total
net
realized
gain
(loss)
$
9,212,727‌
Net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on:
Futures
$
(4,793,589‌)
Total
net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
$
(4,793,589‌)
Location:
Equity
Contracts
Net
realized
gain
(loss)
on:
Futures
$
9,832,869‌
Total
net
realized
gain
(loss)
$
9,832,869‌
Net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on:
Futures
$
(1,257,351‌)
Total
net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
$
(1,257,351‌)
Location:
Equity
Contracts
Net
realized
gain
(loss)
on:
Futures
$
34,944,132‌
Total
net
realized
gain
(loss)
$
34,944,132‌
Net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on:
Futures
$
(7,235,330‌)
Total
net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
$
(7,235,330‌)
Tax
Cost
of
Investments
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
$
–‌
$
–‌
$
–‌
$
–‌
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
18,260,315‌
306,955‌
–‌
306,955‌
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
43,676,209‌
980,025‌
–‌
980,025‌
ABR
Funds
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
July
31,
2024
19
Distributions
paid
during
the
fiscal
years
ended
as
noted
were
characterized
for
tax
purposes
as
follows:
As
of
July
31,
2024,
distributable
earnings
(accumulated
loss)
on
a
tax
basis
for
the
Funds
were
as
follows:
As
of
July
31,
2024,
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund,
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund,
and
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
had
$25,877,080,
$3,056,828,
and
$26,652,618,
respectively,
of
available
long-term
capital
loss
carryforwards
and
$17,251,386,
$5,733,244,
and
$25,682,765,
respectively,
of
available
short-term
capital
loss
carryforwards
that
have
no
expiration
date.
During
the
year
ended
July
31,
2024,
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund,
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund,
and
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
utilized
$4,419,138,
$5,793,574,
and
$21,489,661,
respectively,
of
capital
loss
carryforwards
to
offset
capital
gains.
Note
9.
Subsequent
Events
Subsequent
events
occurring
after
the
date
of
this
report
through
the
date
these
financial
statements
were
issued
have
been
evaluated
for
potential
impact,
and
each
Fund
has
had
no
such
events.
Ordinary
Income
Total
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
2024
$
–‌
$
–‌
2023
–‌
–‌
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
2024
–‌
–‌
2023
–‌
–‌
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
2024
702,951‌
702,951‌
2023
–‌
–‌
Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
Capital
and
Other
Losses
Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
Total
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
$
883,793‌
$
(43,128,466‌)
$
–‌
$
(42,244,673‌)
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
70,677‌
(8,790,072‌)
306,955‌
(8,412,440‌)
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
3,893,526‌
(52,335,383‌)
980,025‌
(47,461,832‌)
REPORT
OF
INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED
PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING
FIRM
20
To
the
Shareholders
of
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund,
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund,
and
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
and
the
Board
of
Trustees
of
Forum
Funds
II
Opinion
on
the
Financial
Statements
We
have
audited
the
accompanying
statements
of
assets
and
liabilities,
including
the
schedules
of
investments,
of
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund,
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund,
and
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
(the
“Funds”),
each
a
series
of
Forum
Funds
II,
as
of
July
31,
2024,
the
related
statements
of
operations
for
the
year
then
ended,
the
statements
of
changes
in
net
assets
and
the
financial
highlights
for
each
of
the
two
years
in
the
period
then
ended,
and
the
related
notes
(collectively
referred
to
as
the
“financial
statements”).
In
our
opinion,
the
financial
statements
present
fairly,
in
all
material
respects,
the
financial
position
of
the
Funds
as
of
July
31,
2024,
the
results
of
their
operations
for
the
year
then
ended,
and
the
changes
in
net
assets
and
the
financial
highlights
for
each
of
the
two
years
in
the
period
then
ended,
in
conformity
with
accounting
principles
generally
accepted
in
the
United
States
of
America.
The
Funds’
financial
highlights
for
the
years
ended
July
31,
2022,
and
prior,
were
audited
by
other
auditors
whose
report
dated
September
27,
2022,
expressed
an
unqualified
opinion
on
those
financial
highlights.
Basis
for
Opinion
These
financial
statements
are
the
responsibility
of
the
Funds’
management.
Our
responsibility
is
to
express
an
opinion
on
the
Funds’
financial
statements
based
on
our
audits.
We
are
a
public
accounting
firm
registered
with
the
Public
Company
Accounting
Oversight
Board
(United
States)
(“PCAOB”)
and
are
required
to
be
independent
with
respect
to
the
Funds
in
accordance
with
the
U.S.
federal
securities
laws
and
the
applicable
rules
and
regulations
of
the
Securities
and
Exchange
Commission
and
the
PCAOB.
We
conducted
our
audits
in
accordance
with
the
standards
of
the
PCAOB.
Those
standards
require
that
we
plan
and
perform
the
audit
to
obtain
reasonable
assurance
about
whether
the
financial
statements
are
free
of
material
misstatement
whether
due
to
error
or
fraud.
Our
audits
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
July
31,2024,
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
2023.
COHEN
&
COMPANY,
LTD.
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
September
20,
2024
ABR
Funds
IMPORTANT
TAX
INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
July
31,
2024
21
Federal
Tax
Status
of
Dividends
Declared
during
the
Fiscal
Year
For
federal
income
tax
purposes,
dividends
from
short-term
capital
gains
are
classified
as
ordinary
income.
The
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
designates
100.00%
as
qualified
interest
income
exempt
from
U.S.
tax
for
foreign
shareholders
(QII).
ABR
Funds
OTHER
INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
July
31,
2024
22
Changes
in
and
Disagreements
with
Accountants
(Item
8
of
Form
N-CSR)
N/A
Proxy
Disclosure
(Item
9
of
Form
N-CSR)
N/A
Remuneration
Paid
to
Directors,
Officers,
and
Others
(Item
10
of
Form
N-CSR)
Please
see
financial
statements
in
Item
7.
Statement
Regarding
the
Basis
for
the
Board’s
Approval
of
Investment
Advisory
Contract
(Item
11
of
Form
N-CSR)
At
the
June
13,
2024
Board
meeting
(the
“June
meeting”),
the
Board
of
Trustees
of
Forum
Funds
II
(the
“Board”),
including
the
Trustees
who
are
not
“interested
persons”
of
the
Trust
(“Independent
Trustees”),
met
and
considered
the
approval
of
the
continuance
of
the
investment
advisory
agreement
between
the
Adviser
and
the
Trust
pertaining
to
the
Funds
(the
“Advisory
Agreement”).
In
preparation
for
the
June
meeting,
the
Board
was
presented
with
a
range
of
information
to
assist
in
its
deliberations.
The
Board
requested
and
reviewed
written
responses
from
the
Adviser
to
a
letter
circulated
on
the
Board's
behalf
concerning
the
Adviser’s
personnel,
operations,
financial
condition,
performance,
compensation
and
services
provided
to
the
Funds
by
the
Adviser.
During
its
deliberations,
the
Board
received
an
oral
presentation
from
the
Adviser
and
discussed
the
materials
with
the
Adviser,
independent
legal
counsel
to
the
Independent
Trustees
(“Independent
Legal
Counsel”),
and,
as
necessary,
with
the
Trust's
administrator.
The
Independent
Trustees
also
met
in
executive
session
with
Independent
Legal
Counsel
while
deliberating.
At
the
June
meeting,
the
Board
reviewed,
among
other
matters,
the
topics
discussed
below.
Nature,
Extent
&
Quality
of
Services
Based
on
written
materials
received
and
the
presentation
from
senior
representatives
of
the
Adviser
regarding
the
personnel,
operations,
and
financial
condition
of
the
Adviser,
the
Board
considered
the
quality
of
services
provided
by
the
Adviser
under
the
Advisory
Agreement.
In
this
regard,
the
Board
considered
information
regarding
the
experience,
qualifications
and
professional
background
of
the
portfolio
managers
and
other
personnel
at
the
Adviser
with
principal
responsibility
for
the
Funds,
as
well
as
the
investment
philosophy
and
decision-making
process
of
those
professionals
and
the
capability
and
integrity
of
the
Adviser’s
senior
management
and
staff.
The
Board
also
considered
the
adequacy
of
the
Adviser’s
resources
and
noted
the
Adviser’s
representations
that
the
firm
is
financially
stable,
has
the
operational
capability
and
the
necessary
staffing
and
experience
to
continue
providing
quality
investment
advisory
services
to
the
Funds,
and
continued
to
devote
resources
to
reinvestment
in
the
Adviser’s
business
operations.
Based
on
the
presentation
and
the
materials
provided
by
the
Adviser
in
connection
with
the
Board’s
consideration
of
the
renewal
of
the
Advisory
Agreement,
among
other
relevant
factors,
the
Board
concluded
that,
overall,
it
was
satisfied
with
the
nature,
extent
and
quality
of
services
provided
to
the
Funds
under
the
Advisory
Agreement.
Performance
In
connection
with
a
presentation
by
the
Adviser
regarding
its
approach
to
managing
the
Funds,
including
the
investment
objective
and
strategy
of
each
Fund,
the
Board
reviewed
the
performance
of
each
Fund
compared
to
their
respective
benchmarks
and
compared
to
independent
peer
groups
of
funds
identified
by
Strategic
Insight,
Inc.
(“Strategic
Insight”)
as
having
characteristics
similar
to
those
of
the
Funds.
The
Board
observed
that
the
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
outperformed
the
FTSE
3-Month
U.S.
T-Bill
Index,
the
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund’s
primary
benchmark
index,
for
the
one-,
and
three-year
periods
ended
March
31,
2024
and
for
the
period
since
the
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund’s
inception
on
August
3,
2020.
The
Board
also
observed
that
the
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
outperformed
the
average
of
its
Strategic
Insight
peers
for
the
one-year
period
ended
March
31,
2024
and
underperformed
the
average
of
its
Strategic
Insight
peers
for
the
three-year
period
ended
March
31,
2024.
The
Board
also
noted
the
Adviser’s
representation
that
the
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund
performed
in
line
with
the
Adviser’s
expectations
during
the
recent
periods
of
market
volatility,
which
demonstrated
the
effectiveness
of
the
ABR
75/25
Volatility
Fund’s
investment
strategy.
ABR
Funds
OTHER
INFORMATION
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31,
2024
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The
Board
observed
that
the
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
outperformed
the
FTSE
3-Month
U.S.
T-Bill
Index,
the
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund’s
primary
benchmark
index,
for
the
one-,
three-,
and
five-year
periods
ended
March
31,
2024
and
for
the
period
since
the
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund’s
inception
on
October
2,
2017.
The
Board
also
observed
that
the
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
outperformed
the
average
of
its
Strategic
Insight
peers
for
the
one-,
three-,
and
five-year
periods
ended
March
31,
2024.
The
Board
also
noted
the
Adviser’s
representation
that
the
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund
performed
in
line
with
the
Adviser’s
expectations
during
the
recent
periods
of
heightened
market
volatility,
which
demonstrated
the
effectiveness
of
the
ABR
50/50
Volatility
Fund’s
investment
strategy.
The
Board
observed
that
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
underperformed
its
primary
benchmark
index,
the
S&P
500
Index,
for
the
one-,
three-,
and
five-year
periods
ended
March
31,
2024,
and
for
the
period
since
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund’s
inception
on
August
3,
2015.
The
Board
noted
the
Adviser’s
representation
that
the
S&P
500
Index
is
not
believed
to
provide
the
most
representative
comparison
of
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund’s
performance
due
to
the
unique
nature
of
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund’s
investment
strategy,
including
the
fact
that
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund,
unlike
the
S&P
500
Index,
invests
in
securities
other
than
equity
securities,
such
as
volatility
instruments.
The
Board
also
observed
that
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund
underperformed
the
average
of
its
Strategic
Insight
peers
for
the
one-
and
three-year
periods
ended
March
31,
2024
and
outperformed
the
average
of
the
Strategic
Insight
peers
for
the
five-
year
period
ended
March
31,
2024.
The
Board
noted,
however,
the
Adviser’s
representation
that
the
Long
Volatility
Fund
performed
in
line
with
the
Adviser’s
expectations
during
recent
periods
of
market
volatility,
which
demonstrated
the
effectiveness
of
the
ABR
Dynamic
Blend
Equity
&
Volatility
Fund’s
investment
strategy.
The
Board
noted
the
Adviser’s
representation
that
the
unique
nature
of
each
Fund’s
investment
strategy
resulted
in
a
limited
universe
of
peer
funds
and
that
the
peer
funds
identified
by
Strategic
Insight
were
not
believed
to
provide
the
most
representative
comparisons
for
the
Funds
due
to
the
peer
funds’
low
correlation
to
the
holdings
in
the
respective
Fund
portfolios
and
the
differences
in
the
peer
funds’
approaches
to
managing
volatility
relative
to
the
Funds’
own
investment
strategies,
including
the
Adviser’s
active
and
systematic
approach
to
implementing
the
strategies.
The
Board
also
noted
the
Adviser’s
representations
that
there
were
more
peers
in
the
hedge
fund
space
due
to
the
hedge
fund-like
nature
of
the
Funds’
investment
strategies.
In
that
regard,
the
Board
considered
the
Adviser’s
assessment
of
the
Funds’
performance
relative
to
certain
hedge
fund
index
performance.
In
consideration
of
the
Funds’
investment
strategies
and
the
foregoing
performance
information,
among
other
relevant
considerations,
the
Board
determined
that
the
Funds
could
benefit
from
the
Adviser’s
continued
management
of
each
Fund.
Compensation
The
Board
evaluated
the
Adviser’s
compensation
for
providing
advisory
services
to
the
Funds
and
analyzed
comparative
information
on
net
advisory
fee
rates
and
net
total
expense
ratios
of
the
Funds’
respective
Strategic
Insight
peer
groups.
The
Board
observed
that,
among
other
things,
the
net
advisory
fee
rates
and
net
total
expense
ratios
for
each
of
the
Funds
were
higher
than
the
median
of
their
respective
Strategic
Insight
peer
groups.
The
Board
noted
that
the
Adviser
had
imposed
contractual
expense
caps,
which
required
the
Adviser
to
waive
its
advisory
fees
as
necessary
to
ensure
that
each
Fund’s
expenses
did
not
exceed
the
contractual
cap,
and
that
the
Adviser
had
waived
a
portion
of
its
advisory
fees
for
each
Fund
during
the
period.
The
Board
also
noted
the
Adviser’s
representation
that
the
actual
advisory
fee
rates
charged
to
each
Fund
were
commensurate
with
the
services
rendered
to
each
Fund
and
that
the
advisory
fee
arrangements
were
believed
by
the
Adviser
to
be
competitive
and
consistent
with
expectations
within
the
marketplace
for
the
strategies.
Further,
with
respect
to
all
of
the
Funds,
the
Board
considered
the
structure
of
each
Fund’s
advisory
fees,
which
do
not
include
performance
fees
that
can
be
charged
by
hedge
funds
and
other
vehicles
with
which
the
Funds
may
compete
given
the
nature
of
the
Funds’
investment
strategies.
Under
these
circumstances,
the
Board
concluded
that
it
was
difficult
to
make
meaningful
comparisons
between
the
Funds’
actual
advisory
fee
rates
and
net
expense
ratios
and
those
of
the
Funds’
respective
Strategic
Insight
peers
due
to,
among
other
things,
variations
between
the
strategies
of
the
Funds
and
those
provided
to
the
Strategic
Insight
peer
funds
by
their
advisers.
Based
on
the
foregoing
and
other
applicable
considerations,
the
Board
concluded
that
the
advisory
fee
rates
to
be
charged
to
the
Funds
under
the
Advisory
Agreement
appeared
to
be
reasonable
under
all
of
the
facts
and
circumstances.
ABR
Funds
OTHER
INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
July
31,
2024
24
Cost
of
Services
and
Profitability
The
Board
considered
information
provided
by
the
Adviser
regarding
the
costs
of
services
and
its
profitability
with
respect
to
the
Funds.
In
this
regard,
the
Board
considered
the
Adviser’s
resources
devoted
to
the
Funds,
as
well
as
the
Adviser’s
discussion
of
the
aggregate
costs
and
profitability
of
its
mutual
fund
activities.
The
Board
noted
the
Adviser’s
representation
that
it
continued
to
waive
its
advisory
fee
as
necessary
to
ensure
each
Fund’s
expenses
did
not
exceed
the
contractual
expense
cap.
Based
on
these
and
other
applicable
considerations,
the
Board
concluded
that
the
Adviser’s
profits
attributable
to
management
of
the
Funds
appeared
to
be
reasonable
in
light
of
the
nature,
extent
and
quality
of
the
services
provided
by
the
Adviser.
Economies
of
Scale
The
Board
considered
whether
the
Funds
were
benefiting,
or
may
benefit
in
the
future,
from
any
economies
of
scale.
In
this
regard,
the
Board
considered
each
Fund’s
fee
structure,
asset
size,
net
expense
ratio,
and
the
fees
of
comparable
advisers,
recognizing
that
an
analysis
of
economies
of
scale
is
generally
most
relevant
when
assets
are
increasing
or
a
fund
has
achieved
a
substantial
size.
The
Board
reviewed
relevant
materials,
including
information
and
representations
from
the
Adviser,
in
considering
whether
the
use
of
breakpoints
would
be
appropriate
at
this
time,
and
the
Board
noted
the
existence
of
the
Adviser’s
ongoing
expense
limitation
agreement
obligations.
The
Board
considered
the
Adviser’s
representation
that
the
Adviser
did
not
believe
that
any
of
the
Funds
had
achieved
scale
to
a
degree
warranting
breakpoints
in
the
advisory
fees
or
reductions
in
the
expense
limitation
agreements.
Based
on
the
foregoing
and
other
relevant
considerations,
the
Board
concluded
that
the
information
presented
generally
supported
the
renewal
of
the
Advisory
Agreement
at
current
fee
levels.
Other
Benefits
The
Board
noted
the
Adviser’s
representation
that,
aside
from
its
contractual
advisory
fees,
it
does
not
benefit
in
a
material
way
from
its
relationship
with
the
Funds.
Based
on
the
foregoing
representation
and
other
applicable
considerations,
the
Board
concluded
that
other
benefits
received
by
the
Adviser
from
its
relationship
with
the
Funds
were
not
a
material
factor
in
approving
the
continuation
of
the
Advisory
Agreement.
Conclusion
The
Board
did
not
identify
any
single
factor
as
being
of
paramount
importance,
and
different
Trustees
may
have
given
different
weight
to
different
factors.
The
Board
reviewed
a
memorandum
from
Independent
Trustee
Counsel
discussing
the
legal
standards
applicable
to
its
consideration
of
the
Advisory
Agreement.
Based
on
its
review,
including
consideration
of
each
of
the
factors
referenced
above,
the
Board
determined,
in
the
exercise
of
its
reasonable
business
judgment,
that
the
advisory
arrangement,
as
outlined
in
the
Advisory
Agreement,
was
fair
and
reasonable
in
light
of
the
services
performed
or
to
be
performed,
expenses
incurred
or
to
be
incurred
and
such
other
matters
as
the
Board
considered
relevant.
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Funds
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It
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distribution
to
prospective
investors
unless
preceded
or
accompanied
by
an
effective
prospectus,
which
includes
information
regarding
the
Funds’
risks,
objectives,
fees
and
expenses,
experience
of
its
management,
and
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information.
For
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
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ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
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ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 13.  PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 14. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 15. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Registrant does not accept nominees to the Board of Trustees from shareholders.
ITEM 16. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act are effective, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
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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              Forum Funds II
By:
/s/ Zachary Tackett
 
 
Zachary Tackett, Principal Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Date:
September 20, 2024
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By:
/s/ Zachary Tackett
 
 
Zachary Tackett, Principal Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Date:
September 20, 2024
 
 
By:
/s/ Karen Shaw
 
 
Karen Shaw, Principal Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
Date:
September 20, 2024