N-CSR 1 inspirencsr.htm N-CSR

united states
securities and exchange commission
washington, d.c. 20549

form n-csr

certified shareholder report of registered management
investment companies

Investment Company Act file number 811-23066

 

Northern Lights Fund Trust IV

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

225 Pictoria Drive , Suite 450,Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Wendy Wang, Gemini Fund Services, LLC.

80 Arkay Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 631-470-2600

 

Date of fiscal year end: 11/30

 

Date of reporting period: 11/30/19

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Inspire Global Hope ETF (BLES)
 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF (ISMD)
 
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF (IBD)
 
Inspire 100 ETF (BIBL)
 
Inspire International ESG ETF (WWJD)
 
 
 
 
Annual Report
November 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
1-877-658-9473
www.inspireinvesting.com

 

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Funds’ website www.inspireeft.com, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Funds electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by following the instructions included with paper Fund documents that have been mailed to you.

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INSPIRE ETF ANNUAL REPORT

 

SHAREHOLDER LETTER (unaudited)

 

Dear Shareholders:

 

We are pleased to present you with the Annual Report for the Inspire Investing suite of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) as of November 30, 2019.

 

The past year has gone by so fast and now as 2020 is just around the corner, we are exceedingly grateful to look back at the blessings and miracles that God has given to us in 2019. In the words of Paul “I have not stopped giving thanks for you (our shareholders), remembering you in my prayers”, Ephesians 1:16, for being part of the message of Biblically Responsible Investing through the Inspire ETFs. We could not do what we do without you and we sincerely appreciate the trust you have placed in Inspire by investing in one or more of our ETFs.

 

BLES – Inspire Global Hope ETF

 

Even with the dramatic decline of the stock market in December 2018, BLES had a positive, double digit return over the past twelve months ending 11-30-2019. BLES has a target weight of 50% US Large Cap stocks, 40% International Developed Markets stocks and 10% Emerging Markets stocks. The US exposure was responsible for most of the positive returns for much of the year, but the International and Emerging Markets started to outperform over the past two months. For the twelve months ending 11-30-2019 BLES was up 14.65% on a market price basis and 14.60% on the NAV. Since inception (2-27-2017) BLES has an annualized return of 8.66% on a market price basis and 8.19% on the NAV.

 

ISMD -Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF

 

After the bounce back rally in January from the stock market drop in December 2018, the small cap and mid cap markets entered a sideways and volatile trading pattern for the rest of the year. The positive returns for the Fund were attained by late February and even with the roller coaster ride the Fund came back to that level by 11-30-2019. For the twelve months ending 11-30-2019 ISMD has returned 6.42% on a market price basis and 6.42% on the NAV. Since inception (2-27-2017) ISMD has an annualized return of 5.82% on a market price basis and 5.81% on the NAV.

 

IBD – Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF

 

The three interest rate cuts in 2019 by the Federal Reserve have had a positive effect on the corporate bond market, manifesting in positive total returns for IBD over that past year. It is now widely believed that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates again and will wait to see if the economy slows in 2020 or starts to grow too fast before making another move. We believe that interest rates will remain stable for the next 6 months and could remain unchanged throughout 2020. For the twelve months ending 11-30-2019 IBD has returned 8.75% on a market price basis and 8.91% on the NAV. Since inception (7-10-2017) IBD has an annualized return of 3.46% on a market price basis and 3.36% on the NAV.

 

BIBL – Inspire 100 ETF

 

BIBL has approximately 100 US Large Cap positions that are capitalization weighted. BIBL was designed to give advisors and investors a Biblically Responsible alternative to the popular market cap weighted

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funds that are so prevalent in the marketplace (i.e. SPY or VOO). We are pleased that BIBL has performed as expected and participated in the strong US Large cap market performance in 2019 with a strong, double digit return. For the twelve months ending 11-30-2019 BIBL has returned 14.67% on a market price basis and 14.64% on the NAV. Since inception (10-30-2017) BIBL has an annualized return of 9.78% on a market price basis and 9.76% on the NAV.

 

WWJD – Inspire International ESG ETF

 

The Lord Blessed and we were able to launch our 5th ETF on 9-30-2019. The Inspire International ESG ETF holds approximately 150 stocks with an 80% exposure to International Developed markets and 20% to Emerging markets. Although the Fund has only been in existence for two months, the performance has been positive so far. In addition. we believe that the international and emerging markets should have an opportunity to play a more positive role in portfolios in 2020. Since inception, 9-30-2019, for the NAV and market price, WWJD has returned 6.04% and 6.88% respectively.

 

Closing Comments

 

2019 has been a busy and blessed year for us and we are thankful to God our Father for His provision and wisdom, as well as allowing us to be part of the mission of making a positive impact in the world through our ETFs alongside you our brothers and sisters in Christ and fellow shareholders.

 

The overall stock market has had a good year and a welcome change from this time a year ago. Like last year, and the year before, there are still many economic and geo-political situations that can cause fear to some, as well the election year about to begin in earnest, but God is still Sovereign, and our trust is in Him, not in politicians, economists or the markets.

 

Thank you again for being shareholders, but more importantly thank you for being co-workers with us in making a positive impact in the world by inspiring transformation for God’s Glory.

 

May the Grace and Peace of Jesus Christ our Lord be with you in 2020.

 

Sincerely,

 

Darrell Jayroe, CIO
Inspire Investing

Inspire, the Adviser, provides the indexes for the Inspire ETFs to track. The indexes use software that analyzes publicly available data relating to the primary business activities, products and services, philanthropy, legal activities, policies and practices when assigning Inspire Impact Scores to a company. The securities with the highest Inspire Impact Scores are included in the Indexes and are equally weighted. As the ETF may not fully replicate the Index, it is subject to the risk that investment management strategy may not produce the intended results.

 

The Inspire ETFs are new with a limited history of operations for investors to evaluate. There is no guarantee that the Funds will achieve their objective, generate positive returns, or avoid losses.

 

ETF shares are not redeemable with the issuing fund other than in large Creation Unit aggregations. Instead, investors must buy or sell ETF Shares in the secondary market with the

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assistance of a stockbroker. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying and receive less than net asset value when selling. The Funds may focus their investments in securities of a particular industry to the extent the Index does. This may cause the Funds’ net asset value to fluctuate more than that of a fund that does not focus in a particular industry.

 

The Funds are not actively managed and the Adviser will not sell shares of an equity security due to current or projected underperformance of a security, industry or sector, unless that security is removed from the Index or the selling of shares of that security is otherwise required upon a rebalancing of the Index as addressed in the Index methodology. Tracking error may occur because of imperfect correlation between the Funds’ holdings of portfolio securities and those in the Index. The Funds’ use of a representative sampling approach, if used, could result in its holding a smaller number of securities than are in the Index. To the extent the assets in the Funds are smaller, these risks will be greater.

 

Before investing, consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information, call 877.658.9473, or visit http://www.inspire investing.com. Read it carefully. The Inspire ETFs are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

 

Inspire and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC are not affiliated. 9828-NLD-12/26/2019

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)
November 30, 2019
 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended November 30, 2019, as compared to its benchmarks:

 

    Annualized
    Since Inception** -
  One Year November 30, 2019
Inspire Global Hope ETF - NAV 14.60% 8.19%
Inspire Global Hope ETF - Market Price 14.65% 8.66%
Inspire Global Hope Large Cap Equal Weight Index *** 15.37% 9.15%
S&P Global 1200 Total Return Index **** 14.95% 11.08%
MSCI All Country World Index Net Total Return(USD) ***** 13.68% 9.92%
     
*The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions, if any, or the redemption of the Fund shares. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by visiting www.inspireinvesting.com or by calling 1-877-658-9473.

 

The Fund’s per share net asset value or NAV is the value of one share of the Fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing shares. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is determined by using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the primary stock exchange on which shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. Market Price and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at Market Price and NAV, respectively. The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Fund until at least March 31, 2020 to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement (exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short), acquired fund fees and expenses, fees and expenses associated with investments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including for example option and swap fees and expenses), or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 0.61% of average daily net assets. The fee waiver and expense reimbursements are subject to possible recoupment from the Fund by the adviser in future years (within the three years after the fees have been waived or reimbursed), if such recoupment can be achieved within the lesser of the foregoing expense limits or those in place at the time of recapture. This agreement may be terminated only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees on 60 days’ written notice to the Fund’s adviser. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses (gross) are 0.62% per the April 1, 2019 prospectus, as amended December 23, 2019.

 

**As of the commencement of operations on February 27, 2017.

 

***Inspire Global Hope Large Cap Equal Weight Index (BLESI) tracks the stock performance of 400 of the most inspiring large cap companies from around the globe, as determined by the adviser’s revolutionary Inspire Impact Score4 methodology which measures a company’s positive impact on the world. Under normal circumstances the index will be comprised of 50% US large cap companies, 40% international developed large cap companies and 10% emerging market large cap companies. Inspire defines “large cap” as a market capitalization of $5B or greater. The index is equally weighted, rebalanced quarterly and calculated on a gross total return basis in United States Dollars.

 

****The S&P Global 1200 Total Return Index provides efficient exposure to the global equity market. Capturing approximately 70% of global market capitalization, it is constructed as a composite of 7 headline indices, many of which are accepted leaders in their regions. These include the S&P 500® (US), S&P Europe 350, S&P TOPIX 150 (Japan), S&P/TSX 60 (Canada), S&P/ASX All Australian 50, S&P Asia 50 and S&P Latin America 40.

 

*****The MSCI All Country World Index Net Total Return (USD) (ACWI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI consists of 44 country indexes comprising 23 developed and 21 emerging market country indexes.

 

An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not reflect deductions for fees or expenses. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these deductions. Index returns reflect all items of income, gain and loss and the reinvestment of dividends and other income.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued)
November 30, 2019
 

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

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

The Fund’s Top Sectors are as follows:

 

Sectors     % of Net Assets 
Oil, Gas & Coal   8.0%
Real Estate   6.5%
Chemicals   5.9%
Utilities   5.6%
Banking   4.7%
Medical Equipment & Devices   4.7%
Retail - Discretionary   4.7%
Semiconductors   4.1%
Transportation & Logistics   4.0%
Machinery   3.6%
Insurance   3.2%
Other Sectors   44.0%
Cash & Cash Equivalents   1.0%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

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Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)
November 30, 2019
 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended November 30, 2019, as compared to its benchmarks:

 

    Annualized
    Since Inception** -
  One Year November 30, 2019
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF - NAV 6.42% 5.81%
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF - Market Price 6.42% 5.82%
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact Equal Weight Index *** 6.38% 6.42%
S&P SmallCap 600 Equal Weight Total Return Index **** 2.17% 4.83%
S&P 500 Total Return Index ***** 16.11% 12.98%
     
*The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions, if any, or the redemption of the Fund shares. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by visiting www.inspireinvesting.com or by calling 1-877-658-9473.

 

The Fund’s per share net asset value or NAV is the value of one share of the Fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing shares. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is determined by using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the primary stock exchange on which shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. Market Price and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at Market Price and NAV, respectively. The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Fund until at least March 31, 2020 to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement (exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short), acquired fund fees and expenses, fees and expenses associated with investments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including for example option and swap fees and expenses), or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 0.60% of average daily net assets. The fee waiver and expense reimbursements are subject to possible recoupment from the Fund by the adviser in future years (within the three years after the fees have been waived or reimbursed), if such recoupment can be achieved within the lesser of the foregoing expense limits or those in place at the time of recapture. This agreement may be terminated only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees on 60 days’ written notice to the Fund’s adviser. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses (gross) are 0.72% per the April 1, 2019 prospectus, as amended December 23, 2019.

 

**As of the commencement of operations on February 27, 2017.

 

***InspireSmall/Mid Cap Impact Equal Weight Index (ISMDI) tracks the stock performance of 500 of the most inspiring small and mid cap companies in the U.S., as determined by the adviser’s revolutionary Inspire Impact Score4 methodology which measures a company’s positive impact on the world. Under normal circumstances the index will be comprised of 50% U.S. mid cap companies with market cap between $2B-3.5B, and 50% U.S. small cap companies with market cap between $1B-2B. The adviser believes that companies in this “smid cap” capitalization range have the potential to deliver above average growth. The index is equally weighted, rebalanced quarterly and calculated on a gross total return basis in United States Dollars.

 

****The S&P SmallCap 600 Equal Weight Total Return Index (EWI) is the equal-weight version of the S&P SmallCap 600. The index has the same constituents as the capitalization weighted S&P SmallCap 600, but each company in the S&P SmallCap 600 EWI is allocated a fixed weight.

 

*****The S&P 500 Total Return Index (TR) is an unmanaged market capitalization-weighted index which is comprised of 500 of the largest U.S. domiciled companies and includes the reinvestment of all dividends. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.

 

An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not reflect deductions for fees or expenses. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these deductions. Index returns reflect all items of income, gain and loss and the reinvestment of dividends and other income.

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Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued)
November 30, 2019
 

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

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

The Fund’s Top Sectors are as follows:

 

Sectors    % of Net Assets 
Banking   9.0%
Real Estate   7.1%
Oil, Gas & Coal   5.3%
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical   5.2%
Software   4.3%
Money Market Funds   4.1%
Semiconductors   3.6%
Consumer Products   3.3%
Retail - Discretionary   3.2%
Chemicals   3.1%
Insurance   3.1%
Machinery   3.1%
Other Sectors   48.7%
Liabilities in excess of other assets   (3.1)%
    100.5%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)
November 30, 2019
 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended November 30, 2019, as compared to its benchmarks:

 

    Annualized
    Since Inception** -
  One Year November 30, 2019
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF - NAV 8.91% 3.36%
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF - Market Price 8.75% 3.46%
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact Equal Weight Index *** 10.68% 4.53%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Credit Total Return Index **** 10.29% 4.20%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Total Return Index ***** 10.79% 4.22%
     
*The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions, if any, or the redemption of the Fund shares. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by visiting www.inspireinvesting.com or by calling 1-877-658-9473.

 

The Fund’s per share net asset value or NAV is the value of one share of the Fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing shares. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is determined by using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the primary stock exchange on which shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. Market Price and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at Market Price and NAV, respectively. The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Fund until at least March 31, 2020 to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement (exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short), acquired fund fees and expenses, fees and expenses associated with investments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including for example option and swap fees and expenses), or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 0.61% of average daily net assets. The fee waiver and expense reimbursements are subject to possible recoupment from the Fund by the adviser in future years (within the three years after the fees have been waived or reimbursed), if such recoupment can be achieved within the lesser of the foregoing expense limits or those in place at the time of recapture. This agreement may be terminated only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees on 60 days’ written notice to the Fund’s adviser. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses (gross) are 0.68% per the April 1, 2019 prospectus, as amended December 23, 2019.

 

**As of the commencement of operations on July 10, 2017.

 

***Inspire Corporate Bond Impact Equal Weight Index (INSP BOND) is comprised of 250 investment grade, intermediate term corporate bonds issued by some of the most inspiring large cap “blue chip” companies in the United States, as determined by Inspire’s revolutionary Inspire Impact Score methodology which measures a company’s positive impact on the world. The adviser defines “large cap” as a market capitalization of $5B or greater and “investment grade” as BBB-/Baa3 or higher. The index is equally weighted, rebalanced quarterly and calculated on a total return basis in US Dollars.

 

****The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Credit Total Return Index (LUICRUU) measures the investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market whose maturity ranges between 1 to 9.9999 years. It includes USD denominated securities publicly issued by US and non-US industrial, utility and financial issuers.

 

*****The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Total Return Index (LBUSTRUU) is commonly used as a benchmark by both passive and active investors to measure portfolio performance relative to the U.S. dollar-denominated investment grade fixed-rate taxable bond market. It is also an informational measure of broad market returns commonly applied to fixed income instruments. The index contains approximately 10,100 fixed income issues and is valued at around $20 trillion, representing 43% of the total U.S. bond market.

 

An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not reflect deductions for fees or expenses. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these deductions. Index returns reflect all items of income, gain and loss and the reinvestment of dividends and other income.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued)
November 30, 2019
 

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

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

The Fund’s Top Sectors are as follows:

 

Sectors    % of Net Assets 
Real Estate   15.6%
Retail - Consumer Discretionary   10.8%
Utilities   10.1%
Exploration & Production   7.7%
Railroad   5.4%
Pipeline   4.7%
HealthCare Facilities & Services   4.5%
Financial Services   4.0%
Food & Beverage   4.0%
Retail - Consumer Staples   3.7%
Other Sectors   27.7%
Cash & Cash Equivalents   1.8%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

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Inspire 100 ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)
November 30, 2019
 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended November 30, 2019, as compared to its benchmarks:

 

    Annualized
    Since Inception** -
  One Year November 30, 2019
Inspire 100 ETF - NAV 14.64% 9.76%
Inspire 100 ETF - Market Price 14.67% 9.78%
Inspire 100 Index *** 15.80% 10.70%
S&P 500 Total Return Index **** 16.11% 12.28%
     
*The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions, if any, or the redemption of the Fund shares. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by visiting www.inspireinvesting.com or by calling 1-877-658-9473.

 

The Fund’s per share net asset value or NAV is the value of one share of the Fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing shares. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is determined by using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the primary stock exchange on which shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. Market Price and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at Market Price and NAV, respectively. The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Fund until at least March 31, 2020 to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement (exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short), acquired fund fees and expenses, fees and expenses associated with investments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including for example option and swap fees and expenses), or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 0.35% of average daily net assets. This fee waiver and expense reimbursement is subject to possible recoupment from the Fund if such recoupment does not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed both: (i) the Fund’s expense cap in place at the time such expenses were waived, and (ii) the Fund’s current expense cap at the time of recoupment. This agreement may be terminated only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees on 60 days’ written notice to the Fund’s adviser. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses (gross) are 0.84% per the April 1, 2019 prospectus, as amended December 23, 2019.

 

**As of the commencement of operations on October 30, 2017.

 

***The Inspire 100 Index (INSP100) is a rules based, passive index which tracks the stock performance of the one-hundred highest Inspire Impact Scoring companies in the United States with market capitalizations above $20B. The index is market-cap weighted, rebalanced annually and calculated on a total return basis in U.S. Dollars.

 

****The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged market capitalization-weighted index which is comprised of 500 of the largest U.S. domiciled companies and includes the reinvestment of all dividends. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.

 

An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not reflect deductions for fees or expenses. In comparison, a Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these deductions. Index returns reflect all items of income, gain and loss and the reinvestment of dividends and other income.

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Inspire 100 ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued)
November 30, 2019
 

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

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

The Fund’s Top Sectors are as follows:

 

Sectors    % of Net Assets 
Utilities   11.5%
Electrical Equipment   9.7%
Real Estate   9.4%
Semiconductors   9.2%
Machinery   6.6%
Medical Equipment & Devices   6.4%
Transportation & Logistics   5.1%
Oil, Gas, & Coal   4.9%
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical   4.8%
Technology Services   4.1%
Money Market Funds   1.6%
Other Sectors   27.4%
Liabilities in excess of other assets   (0.7)%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

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Inspire International ESG ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)
November 30, 2019
 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the period ended November 30, 2019, as compared to its benchmarks:

 

  Since Inception** -
  November 30, 2019
Inspire International ESG ETF - NAV 6.04%
Inspire International ESG ETF - Market Price 6.88%
Inspire Global Hope Ex-US GTR Index **** 5.90%
S&P International 700 Total Return Index ***** 4.51%
   
*The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions, if any, or the redemption of the Fund shares. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by visiting www.inspireinvesting.com or by calling 1-877-658-9473.

 

The Fund’s per share net asset value or NAV is the value of one share of the Fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing shares. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is determined by using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the primary stock exchange on which shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. Market Price and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at Market Price and NAV, respectively. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses (gross) are estimated to be 0.80% for the first full year of operations per the September 23, 2019 prospectus, as amended December 23, 2019.

 

**As of the commencement of operations on September 30, 2019.

 

****The Inspire Global Hope Ex-US GTR Index (IGHXUSG) intends to track the price movements of a portfolio of 150 of the most inspiring, biblically aligned large cap companies outside of the United States. The index is comprised of 80% international developed large cap companies and 20% emerging markets large cap companies. The adviser defines “large cap” as a market capitalization of $5B USD or greater. The index is equally weighted, rebalanced quarterly and calculated on a gross total return basis in USD.

 

*****The S&P International 700 Total Return Index measures the non-U.S. component of the global equity market through an index that is designed to be highly liquid and efficient to replicate. The index covers all regions included in the S&P Global 1200 except for the U.S., which is represented by the S&P 500.

 

An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not reflect deductions for fees or expenses. In comparison, a Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these deductions. Index returns reflect all items of income, gain and loss and the reinvestment of dividends and other income.

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Inspire International ESG ETF
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited)(Continued)
November 30, 2019
 

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

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

The Fund’s Top Sectors are as follows:

 

Sectors    % of Net Assets 
Banking   8.5%
Chemicals   7.0%
Real Estate   5.2%
Electrical Equipment   4.8%
Transportation & Logistics   4.7%
Insurance   4.5%
Metals & Mining   3.6%
Commercial Services   3.4%
Retail - Discretionary   3.4%
Oil, Gas, & Coal   3.2%
Other Sectors   40.8%
Cash & Cash Equivalents   10.9%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this Annual Report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%     
     AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 0.3%     
 2,420   Harris Corp.  $486,638 
           
     APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 1.3%     
 14,816   Capri Holdings Ltd.*   550,266 
 6,820   Cie Financiere Richemont SA   519,749 
 1,845   Swatch Group AG   516,936 
 5,830   VF Corp.   516,188 
         2,103,139 
     ASSET MANAGEMENT - 2.0%     
 11,118   E* TRADE Financial Corp.   492,527 
 17,820   Franklin Resources, Inc.   489,872 
 5,192   Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA   527,245 
 30,360   Invesco Ltd.   533,122 
 201,960   Melrose Industries PLC   599,797 
 660   Partners Group Holding AG   556,874 
         3,199,437 
     AUTOMOTIVE - 1.4%     
 13,970   BorgWarner, Inc.   587,439 
 4,620   Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin   554,738 
 18,700   Nokian Renkaat OYJ   506,394 
 16,170   Valeo SA   637,567 
         2,286,138 
     BANKING - 4.7%     
 66,990   Bank Hapoalim   541,117 
 73,068   Bank Leumi Le-Israel   530,833 
 87,780   Commerzbank AG *   509,193 
 9,024   Commonwealth Bank of Australia   493,312 
 42,020   Credit Agricole SA   575,203 
 35,860   Danske Bank A/S   484,526 
 99,000   Investec PLC   562,040 
 8,025   KBC Group NV   585,231 
 5,720   Macquarie Group Ltd.   534,117 
 5,830   mBank SA *   554,819 
 433,608   Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.   565,316 
 123,200   Natixis SA   515,243 
 31,060   People’s United Financial, Inc.   512,490 
 21,890   Raiffeisen Bank International AG   514,337 
         7,477,777 
     BIOTECHNOLOGY & PHARMACEUTICAL - 2.4%     
 5,060   Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *   576,536 
 7,040   BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. *   568,198 
 6,600   Incyte Corp. *   621,456 
 1,760   Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *   649,440 
 6,930   Seattle Genetics, Inc. *   834,026 
 2,970   Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *   658,598 
         3,908,254 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     CHEMICALS - 5.9%     
 1,892,550   AKR Corporindo Tbk PT  $456,198 
 5,504   Akzo Nobel NV   527,493 
 5,596   Arkema SA   580,365 
 4,510   Avery Dennison Corp.   587,969 
 10,445   Brenntag AG   557,522 
 10,340   CF Industries Holdings, Inc.   477,811 
 8,580   Croda International PLC   552,692 
 7,150   Eastman Chemical Co.   560,346 
 5,720   FMC Corp.   560,331 
 220   Givaudan SA   647,001 
 12,650   Imerys SA   502,124 
 104,940   Israel Chemicals Ltd.   492,932 
 13,640   Johnson Matthey PLC   507,070 
 37,510   K+S AG   424,132 
 5,831   LyondellBasell Industries NV   539,601 
 25,300   Mosaic Co.   481,965 
 4,411   PPG Industries, Inc.   568,313 
 880   Sherwin-Williams Co.   513,154 
         9,537,019 
     COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 2.0%     
 20,895   Bureau Veritas SA   547,403 
 1,980   Cintas Corp.   508,979 
 10,220   Edenred   507,650 
 212,630   G4S PLC   575,103 
 7,251   Intertek Group PLC   517,355 
 10,230   Randstad Holding NV   596,240 
         3,252,730 
     CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 1.3%     
 21,384   ACC Ltd.   453,733 
 30,470   James Hardie Industries PLC - ADR   596,863 
 10,124   LafargeHolcim Ltd.   522,333 
 1,870   Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.   501,908 
         2,074,837 
     CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 2.1%     
 16,535   Associated British Foods PLC   549,459 
 4,730   JM Smucker Co.   497,076 
 89,187   Natura Cosmeticos SA   697,119 
 55,330   Orkla ASA   536,262 
 71,060   Pioneer Foods Group Ltd.   522,536 
 417,884   Sime Darby Plantation Berhad *   498,279 
         3,300,731 
     CONSUMER SERVICES - 0.3%     
 175,665   Kroton Educacional SA   431,238 
           
     CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - 1.6%     
 52,360   Amcor Ltd. - ADR   540,099 
 6,820   Ball Corp.   450,529 
 66,220   Brambles Ltd.   562,130 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     CONTAINERS & PACKAGING (continued) - 1.6%     
 11,790   International Paper Co.  $546,349 
 12,318   Sealed Air Corp.   464,758 
         2,563,865 
     DISTRIBUTORS - CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.3%     
 6,490   Sysco Corp.   522,770 
           
     DISTRIBUTORS - DISCRETIONARY - 0.3%     
 19,188   Bunzl PLC   526,922 
           
     ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 3.0%     
 25,656   ABB Ltd.   561,462 
 4,766   Allegion PLC   572,063 
 5,610   AMETEK, Inc.   555,446 
 6,267   Eaton Corp PLC   579,698 
 11,660   Johnson Controls International PLC   499,398 
 8,783   Kone OYJ   550,253 
 23,100   Prysmian SpA   526,976 
 1,406   Roper Technologies, Inc.   506,680 
 2,200   Schindler Holding AG   548,817 
         4,900,793 
     ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - 1.6%     
 22,395   Boskalis Westminster   523,733 
 26,730   Fluor Corp.   466,171 
 5,610   Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.   516,625 
 43,230   LendLease Group   564,639 
 4,620   Vinci SA   504,206 
         2,575,374 
     FOREST & PAPER PRODUCTS - 0.4%     
 17,930   UPM-Kymmene OYJ   599,415 
           
     GAMING, LODGING & RESTAURANTS - 0.3%     
 8,945   Whitbread PLC   532,353 
           
     HARDWARE - 1.5%     
 1,982   Arista Networks, Inc.*   386,748 
 20,900   Juniper Networks, Inc.   523,754 
 9,790   Seagate Technology PLC   584,267 
 60,830   Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson   548,427 
 8,470   Western Digital Corp.   426,295 
         2,469,491 
     HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 1.4%     
 6,083   AmerisourceBergen Corp.   534,757 
 8,800   DaVita, Inc. *   631,576 
 4,180   HCA Healthcare, Inc.   579,599 
 11,440   Ramsay Health Care Ltd.   564,720 
         2,310,652 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     HOME & OFFICE PRODUCTS - 2.9%     
 9,790   DR Horton, Inc.  $541,876 
 1,090   Geberit AG   585,493 
 12,540   Leggett & Platt, Inc.   656,093 
 9,240   Lennar Corp. - Class A   551,166 
 4,180   Mohawk Industries, Inc. *   582,567 
 19,250   Persimmon PLC   636,939 
 3,120   Snap-on, Inc.   500,635 
 3,582   Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.   565,025 
         4,619,794 
     INDUSTRIAL SERVICES - 0.7%     
 16,055   Fastenal Co.   570,274 
 46,530   Rexel SA   568,192 
         1,138,466 
     INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1.0%     
 5,500   Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.   517,935 
 5,600   London Stock Exchange Group PLC   497,781 
 4,950   Nasdaq, Inc.   518,760 
         1,534,476 
     INSURANCE - 3.2%     
 3,960   Assurant, Inc.   526,165 
 4,400   Cincinnati Financial Corp.   471,020 
 136,510   Direct Line Insurance Group PLC   539,263 
 25,157   Gjensidige Forsikring ASA   473,797 
 90,986   Insurance Australia Group Ltd.   485,574 
 165,330   Legal & General Group PLC   600,717 
 59,290   QBE Insurance Group Ltd.   508,516 
 77,660   RSA Insurance Group PLC   553,900 
 12,320   Sampo OYJ   498,534 
 17,160   Unum Group   527,498 
         5,184,984 
     IRON & STEEL - 2.1%     
 22,220   Anglo American PLC   582,448 
 23,760   BHP Billiton PLC   525,544 
 83,724   Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.   551,019 
 10,010   Nucor Corp.   564,164 
 9,790   Rio Tinto PLC   532,052 
 95,256   Tata Steel Ltd.   567,652 
         3,322,879 
     MACHINERY - 3.6%     
 25,850   Alfa Laval AB   636,248 
 3,068   Deere & Co.   515,577 
 5,182   Dover Corp.   577,689 
 10,890   Flowserve Corp.   530,343 
 3,300   Illinois Tool Works, Inc.   575,289 
 42,460   IMI PLC   615,676 
 2,860   Parker-Hannifin Corp.   568,539 
 32,450   Sandvik AB   590,376 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     MACHINERY (continued) - 3.6%     
 86,832   WEG SA  $610,122 
 6,288   Xylem, Inc.   487,383 
         5,707,242 
     MEDIA - 0.6%     
 3,190   Naspers Ltd.   456,061 
 15,950   Trip.com Group Limited   530,178 
         986,239 
     MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 4.7%     
 6,710   Agilent Technologies, Inc.   541,967 
 4,180   Coloplast A/S   494,218 
 18,370   Demant A/S*   562,507 
 9,570   Dentsply Sirona, Inc.   541,088 
 2,310   Edwards Lifesciences Corp. *   565,811 
 3,520   Essilor International SA   547,243 
 1,875   IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. *   471,712 
 1,760   Illumina, Inc. *   564,538 
 975   Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *   578,077 
 770   Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*   553,946 
 20,900   Smith & Nephew PLC   467,962 
 4,290   Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*   573,702 
 2,310   Waters Corp. *   512,982 
 3,630   Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.   527,366 
         7,503,119 
     METALS & MINING - 2.5%     
 45,043   Antofagasta PLC   505,724 
 20,366   Boliden AB   525,525 
 50,600   Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.   575,828 
 54,560   Fresnillo PLC   407,632 
 212,960   Grupo Mexico SAB de CV   559,872 
 19,800   Newcrest Mining Ltd.   411,960 
 12,540   Newmont Mining Corp.   481,536 
 141,053   Norsk Hydro ASA   499,297 
         3,967,374 
     OIL, GAS & COAL - 8.0%     
 5,524,310   Adaro Energy Tbk PT   481,737 
 20,020   Apache Corp.   446,046 
 28,270   Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.   450,624 
 29,590   Caltex Australia Ltd.   691,707 
 8,132   ConocoPhillips   487,432 
 38,772   Cosan SA Industria e Comercio   571,085 
 20,460   Devon Energy Corp.   447,869 
 30,976   Eni SpA   468,390 
 6,490   EOG Resources, Inc.   460,141 
 44,990   EQT Corp.   392,763 
 25,960   Halliburton Co.   544,900 
 12,430   Helmerich & Payne, Inc.   491,358 
 24,036   Kinder Morgan, Inc.   471,346 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     OIL, GAS & COAL (continued) - 8.0%     
 10,010   Koninklijke Vopak NV  $534,082 
 41,470   Marathon Oil Corp.   483,125 
 9,130   Marathon Petroleum Corp.   553,643 
 23,617   National Oilwell Varco, Inc.   532,563 
 22,330   Noble Energy, Inc.   463,571 
 11,110   Occidental Petroleum Corp.   428,513 
 6,820   ONEOK, Inc.   484,561 
 76,032   Petroleo Brasileiro SA   523,627 
 4,840   Phillips 66   555,245 
 3,850   Pioneer Natural Resources Co.   492,184 
 20,678   TechnipFMC PLC   389,574 
 6,003   Valero Energy Corp.   573,226 
 20,900   Williams Cos, Inc.   474,848 
         12,894,160 
     PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION - 1.1%     
 1,150,416   AirAsia Bhd   465,510 
 36,080   easyJet PLC   624,438 
 7,810   Ryanair Holdings PLC - ADR   650,729 
         1,740,677 
     REAL ESTATE - 6.5%     
 2,200   American Tower Corp.   470,866 
 9,900   Apartment Investment & Management Co.   532,323 
 2,453   AvalonBay Communities, Inc.   525,948 
 28,604   Ayala Corp.   453,701 
 506,140   Ayala Land, Inc.   453,200 
 3,778   Boston Properties, Inc.   523,404 
 72,160   British Land Co PLC   537,260 
 4,903   COVIVIO   542,768 
 3,520   Crown Castle International Corp.   470,483 
 880   Equinix, Inc.   498,828 
 5,940   Equity Residential   505,494 
 1,540   Essex Property Trust, Inc.   480,757 
 49,254   Goodman Group   493,734 
 118,360   GPT Group   492,361 
 144,793   Hammerson PLC   556,626 
 14,300   Healthpeak Properties, Inc.   498,784 
 48,433   Land Securities Group PLC   600,420 
 15,225   Macerich Co.   410,009 
 6,050   Prologis, Inc.   553,878 
 2,090   Public Storage   440,321 
 3,133   Simon Property Group, Inc.   473,741 
         10,514,906 
     RENEWABLE ENERGY - 0.4%     
 6,270   Vestas Wind Systems A/S   597,169 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.6%     
 1,760   Costco Wholesale Corp.  $527,666 
 4,578   Dollar Tree, Inc. *   418,704 
 190,740   J Sainsbury PLC   528,726 
 201,342   Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC   516,445 
 19,690   Woolworths Ltd.   529,536 
         2,521,077 
     RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 4.7%     
 3,190   Advance Auto Parts, Inc.   501,085 
 440   AutoZone, Inc. *   518,285 
 5,830   CarMax, Inc. *   567,026 
 5,280   Genuine Parts Co.   551,074 
 16,921   JD.com, Inc. - ADR *   552,471 
 194,197   Kingfisher PLC   527,256 
 10,340   Kohl’s Corp.   486,083 
 4,620   Lowe’s Cos, Inc.   541,972 
 217,800   Marks & Spencer Group PLC   547,532 
 7,039   Next PLC   615,313 
 1,320   O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. *   583,810 
 12,100   Pandora A/S   487,471 
 4,730   Ross Stores, Inc.   549,389 
 5,500   Tractor Supply Co.   519,420 
         7,548,187 
     SEMICONDUCTORS - 4.1%     
 4,619   Analog Devices, Inc.   521,716 
 2,090   ASML Holding NV   569,196 
 1,760   Broadcom Ltd.   556,530 
 3,190   KLA-Tencor Corp.   522,713 
 2,200   Lam Research Corp.   587,026 
 8,642   Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.   489,742 
 5,610   Microchip Technology, Inc.   530,369 
 10,450   Micron Technology, Inc. *   496,479 
 2,970   NVIDIA Corp.   643,718 
 4,840   NXP Semiconductors NV   559,407 
 26,510   STMicroelectronics NV - ADR   646,049 
 5,280   Xilinx, Inc.   489,878 
         6,612,823 
     SOFTWARE - 2.4%     
 3,867   Atlassian Corp. PLC *   491,534 
 7,130   Cerner Corp.   510,437 
 59,400   Sage Group PLC   579,174 
 1,872   ServiceNow, Inc.*   529,851 
 4,290   Splunk, Inc. *   640,154 
 36,072   Totvs SA   542,833 
 3,300   Veeva Systems, Inc.*   492,294 
         3,786,277 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     SPECIALTY FINANCE - 1.7%     
 3,850   Fidelity National Information  $531,877 
 4,840   Fiserv, Inc. *   562,602 
 1,760   FleetCor Technologies, Inc.*   540,179 
 16,274   Housing Development Finance Corp.   521,142 
 23,100   Western Union Co.   620,928 
         2,776,728 
     TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 1.8%     
 7,977   Cognizant Technology Solutions   511,405 
 15,950   Experian PLC   528,781 
 44,496   Infosys Ltd.   431,919 
 5,941   Paychex, Inc.   511,639 
 17,280   Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.   494,583 
 3,190   Verisk Analytics, Inc.   470,461 
         2,948,788 
     TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.6%     
 27,280   Eutelsat Communications SA   447,876 
 61,930   Mobile TeleSystems PJSC - ADR   584,619 
         1,032,495 
     TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 4.0%     
 2,851   Aeroports de Paris   557,974 
 75,020   Babcock International Group PLC   572,915 
 6,115   CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.   469,938 
 6,817   Expeditors International of   509,639 
 5,895   Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport   502,567 
 32,890   Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste   565,363 
 4,510   JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.   521,446 
 3,850   Kansas City Southern   586,817 
 3,410   Kuehne + Nagel International AG   554,827 
 2,608   Norfolk Southern Corp.   504,648 
 194,999   Royal Mail PLC   525,903 
 3,043   Union Pacific Corp.   535,538 
         6,407,575 
     TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT - 0.7%     
 7,205   PACCAR, Inc.   586,271 
 36,080   Volvo AB   557,475 
         1,143,746 
     UTILITIES - 5.6%     
 468,306   Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.   451,118 
 30,661   AES Corp.   579,800 
 39,380   AGL Energy Ltd.   543,654 
 16,610   CenterPoint Energy, Inc.   407,942 
 40,845   Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo*   549,069 
 147,528   Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais   452,531 
 7,920   CMS Energy Corp.   485,496 
 6,270   Dominion Energy, Inc.   521,100 
 4,290   Entergy Corp.   499,313 
 5,940   Eversource Energy   490,882 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     UTILITIES (continued) - 5.6%     
 10,450   FirstEnergy Corp.  $498,361 
 16,940   NiSource, Inc.   448,063 
 306,936   NTPC Ltd.   497,815 
 95,700   Origin Energy Ltd.   563,164 
 5,260   Pinnacle West Capital Corp.   459,671 
 16,176   PPL Corp.   550,469 
 5,390   WEC Energy Group, Inc.   477,823 
 7,805   Xcel Energy, Inc.   479,929 
         8,956,200 
     WASTE & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 0.4%     
 13,750   Pentair PLC   609,812 
           
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $146,305,772)   159,114,766 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.0% (Cost $146,305,772)  $159,114,766 
     OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 1.0%   1,558,214 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $160,672,980 
           
*Non-Income producing security.

 

AB - Aktiebolag

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipt

 

AG - Aktiengesellschaft

 

ASA - Allmennaksjeselskap

 

A/S - Aktieselskab

 

NV - Naamloze vennootschap

 

OYJ - Osakeyhtiö

 

PLC - Public Limited Company

 

PT - Perseroan Terbatas

 

SA - Société anonyme

 

SAB de CV - Sociedad Anonima Bursatil de Capital Variable

 

SpA - Societa per azioni

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%     
     AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.2%     
 4,392   AAR Corp.  $196,278 
 3,672   Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.*   162,302 
 3,096   Aerovironment, Inc.*   189,909 
 3,024   Axon Enterprise, Inc.*   223,171 
 3,522   Barnes Group, Inc.   208,467 
 2,304   Moog, Inc.   197,844 
         1,177,971 
     APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 0.9%     
 6,840   Crocs, Inc.*   238,716 
 2,736   Oxford Industries, Inc.   203,613 
 5,472   Steven Madden Ltd.   232,396 
 6,696   Wolverine World Wide, Inc.   214,942 
         889,667 
     ASSET MANAGEMENT - 1.6%     
 6,624   Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc.   196,534 
 8,784   Blucora, Inc. *   206,775 
 3,528   Cohen & Steers, Inc.   236,835 
 5,904   Federated Investors, Inc.   197,902 
 8,640   Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.   195,350 
 4,896   Legg Mason, Inc.   191,336 
 3,295   Stifel Financial Corp.   206,003 
 11,088   Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. ^   179,071 
         1,609,806 
     AUTOMOTIVE - 2.0%     
 23,904   American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. *   235,693 
 7,560   Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.   217,879 
 4,536   Cooper-Standard Holdings, Inc. *   128,958 
 13,032   Dana, Inc.   220,892 
 2,376   Dorman Products, Inc. *   176,584 
 4,680   Gentherm, Inc.*   195,858 
 5,616   Methode Electronics, Inc.   208,971 
 4,410   Standard Motor Products, Inc.   222,132 
 14,760   Tenneco, Inc.   182,876 
 2,448   Visteon Corp. *   228,961 
         2,018,804 
     BANKING - 9.0%     
 4,824   Ameris Bancorp   210,568 
 5,040   A tlantic Union Bankshares Corp.   190,512 
 6,840   Axos Financial, Inc.*   201,438 
 6,480   BancorpSouth Bank   201,528 
 2,232   Bank of Hawaii Corp.   201,126 
 3,384   Banner Corp.   184,868 
 13,078   Brookline Bancorp, Inc.   209,902 
 13,608   Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.   192,961 
 5,365   Cathay General Bancorp   197,539 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     BANKING (continued) - 9.0%     
 2,448   City Holding Co.  $194,567 
 5,231   Columbia Banking System, Inc.   204,427 
 3,024   Community Bank System, Inc.   205,178 
 8,856   CVB Financial Corp.   189,164 
 19,224   First BanCorp/Puerto Rico   201,852 
 7,776   First Financial Bancorp   189,112 
 4,714   First Interstate BancSystem, Inc.   198,459 
 9,576   First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.   206,459 
 11,520   Fulton Financial Corp.   197,683 
 4,680   Glacier Bancorp, Inc.   205,218 
 5,832   Great Western Bancorp, Inc.   200,446 
 4,968   Hancock Whitney Corp.   201,750 
 7,776   Hilltop Holdings, Inc.   191,523 
 10,008   Home BancShares, Inc.   188,351 
 13,176   Hope Bancorp, Inc.   191,184 
 4,824   International Bancshares Corp.   204,634 
 5,184   NBT Bancorp, Inc.   207,360 
 11,448   Northwest Bancshares, Inc.   190,495 
 10,872   Old National Bancorp   196,566 
 2,736   Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.   192,204 
 7,632   Provident Financial Services, Inc.   185,610 
 5,400   Renasant Corp.   191,160 
 5,112   S&T Bancorp, Inc.   192,825 
 5,760   ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.   209,434 
 7,488   Simmons First National Corp.   194,014 
 5,544   Southside Bancshares, Inc.   194,650 
 4,824   TCF Financial Corp.   204,972 
 3,384   Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.   195,595 
 2,304   Tompkins Financial Corp.   199,872 
 6,840   Towne Bank/Portsmouth VA   192,546 
 5,616   Trustmark Corp.   192,966 
 6,840   United Community Banks, Inc.   212,040 
 17,424   Valley National Bancorp   201,770 
 5,040   Washington Federal, Inc.   185,522 
 5,040   WesBanco, Inc.   183,859 
 3,024   Westamerica Bancorporation   196,560 
         8,880,469 
     BIOTECHNOLOGY & PHARMACEUTICAL - 5.2%     
 8,136   Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* ^   154,503 
 3,168   Cambrex Corp.*   189,985 
 41,616   Clovis Oncology, Inc.* ^   621,327 
 8,928   Coherus Biosciences, Inc. *   160,615 
 3,672   Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.*   201,446 
 2,664   Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*   169,590 
 11,664   Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*   226,165 
 17,568   Innoviva, Inc.*   236,817 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     BIOTECHNOLOGY & PHARMACEUTICAL (continued) - 5.2%     
 2,808   Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* ^  $304,303 
 20,016   Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*   240,592 
 1,800   Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*   203,400 
 4,032   Medicines Co.* ^   339,494 
 14,256   Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*   239,501 
 5,112   Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*   236,277 
 8,568   Phibro Animal Health Corp.   207,860 
 6,480   Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*   185,004 
 5,472   Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.*   206,677 
 16,056   Puma Biotechnology, Inc.*   152,371 
 6,912   Radius Health, Inc. *   154,829 
 21,600   Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*   193,968 
 6,840   Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*   159,919 
 11,267   Theravance Biopharma, Inc.*   245,170 
 4,320   Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.*   171,288 
         5,201,101 
     CHEMICALS - 3.1%     
 1,944   Balchem Corp.   193,681 
 4,176   Cabot Corp.   196,230 
 9,288   GCP Applied Technologies, Inc. *   207,773 
 4,032   HB Fuller Co.   201,116 
 2,088   Innospec, Inc.   205,459 
 15,336   Kronos Worldwide, Inc.   211,177 
 3,024   Materion Corp.   177,993 
 3,600   Minerals Technologies, Inc.   194,400 
 10,440   Olin Corp.   182,909 
 5,976   PolyOne Corp.   188,423 
 1,152   Quaker Chemical Corp.   171,913 
 2,808   Sensient Technologies Corp.   177,718 
 2,016   Stepan Co.   195,350 
 4,320   Trinseo SA   164,117 
 8,650   Univar, Inc. *   202,583 
 1,080   WD-40 Co.   208,559 
         3,079,401 
           
     COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 2.1%     
 5,256   ABM Industries, Inc.   199,675 
 3,456   AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*   205,528 
 3,600   Brady Corp.   205,200 
 2,376   Corvel Corp.*   196,044 
 1,800   FTI Consulting, Inc. *   196,182 
 7,704   Healthcare Services Group, Inc. ^   193,756 
 5,184   HMS Holdings Corp. *   156,557 
 5,040   Korn/Ferry International   197,971 
 2,952   TriNet Group, Inc. *   161,622 
 1,008   UniFirst Corp.   207,900 
 2,880   Viad Corp.   181,152 
         2,101,587 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 1.3%     
 5,616   Boise Cascade Co  $212,959 
 2,086   Eagle Materials, Inc.   191,975 
 7,704   Louisiana-Pacific Corp.   228,501 
 2,808   Simpson Manufacturing Co,. Inc.   228,010 
 8,568   Summit Materials, Inc.*   204,518 
 4,824   Universal Forest Products, Inc.   239,270 
         1,305,233 
     CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 3.3%     
 9,720   B&G Foods, Inc. ^   160,963 
 4,248   Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.   184,915 
 6,899   Central Garden & Pet Co. *   181,996 
 648   Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated   175,064 
 9,648   Darling Ingredients, Inc. *   229,622 
 5,976   Edgewell Personal Care Co.   186,212 
 4,464   Energizer Holdings, Inc.   222,709 
 6,264   Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.   204,833 
 8,928   Hain Celestial Group, Inc.*   220,700 
 1,224   Helen of Troy Ltd.*   197,578 
 2,808   Inter Parfums, Inc.   197,936 
 1,008   J&J Snack Foods Corp.   186,480 
 4,464   Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.   170,703 
 8,431   Revlon, Inc. * ^   209,173 
 1,224   Sanderson Farms, Inc.   202,670 
 5,256   Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.   180,544 
 3,456   Treehouse Foods, Inc*   168,964 
         3,281,062 
     CONSUMER SERVICES - 1.4%     
 11,088   2U, Inc. * ^   276,535 
 3,168   Aaron’s, Inc.   185,011 
 4,608   Adtalem Global Education, Inc. *   155,428 
 5,544   Matthews International Corp.   212,612 
 1,800   Medifast, Inc.   158,238 
 7,272   Rent-A-Car, Inc.   189,290 
 1,296   Strategic Education, Inc.   183,695 
         1,360,809 
     CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - 0.6%     
 4,968   Greif, Inc.   214,369 
 18,936   Owens-Illinois, Inc.   187,088 
 6,408   Silgan Holdings, Inc.   197,430 
         598,887 
     DESIGN, MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION - 0.7%     
 6,624   Benchmark Electronics, Inc.   228,329 
 3,585   Fabrinet*   216,857 
 3,096   Plexus Corp.*   234,986 
         680,172 
     DISTRIBUTORS - CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.4%     
 7,416   Andersons, Inc.   171,310 
 2,016   Calavo Growers, Inc.   179,807 
         351,117 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     DISTRIBUTORS - DISCRETIONARY - 0.7%     
 2,448   ePlus, Inc.*  $204,579 
 7,704   G-III Apparel Group Ltd. *   228,038 
 3,528   Insight Enterprises, Inc.*   231,402 
         664,019 
     ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.9%     
 3,960   AAON, Inc.   195,505 
 3,312   Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. *   212,664 
 3,528   Badger Meter, Inc.   218,736 
 3,744   Belden, Inc.   201,203 
 2,376   Generac Holdings, Inc. *   234,036 
 2,520   Itron, Inc. *   201,802 
 1,800   OSI Systems, Inc. *   179,082 
 4,752   SPX Corp.   227,051 
 2,016   Watts Water Technologies, Inc.   195,471 
         1,865,550 
     ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - 1.6%     
 4,464   Comfort Systems USA, Inc.   228,110 
 3,816   Dycom Industries, Inc. *   198,623 
 2,736   Exponent, Inc.   173,873 
 5,832   Granite Construction, Inc.   150,232 
 3,240   Installed Building Products, Inc.*   232,308 
 7,547   KBR, Inc.   224,674 
 3,024   MasTec, Inc. *   200,612 
 2,016   TopBuild Corp. *   222,324 
         1,630,756 
     FOREST & PAPER PRODUCTS - 0.2%     
 2,952   Neenah Paper, Inc.   214,847 
           
     GAMING, LODGING & RESTAURANTS - 1.4%     
 4,752   Cheesecake Factory, Inc.   207,235 
 2,664   Dine Brands Global, Inc.   220,792 
 13,248   Extended Stay America, Inc.   195,540 
 2,088   Jack in the Box, Inc.   165,558 
 4,241   Papa John’s International, Inc.   268,370 
 1,872   Shake Shack, Inc.*   116,027 
 2,160   Wingstop, Inc.   172,800 
         1,346,322 
     HARDWARE - 3.0%     
 22,608   3D Systems Corp. *   191,942 
 2,664   Cubic Corp.   158,641 
 46,584   Fitbit, Inc. *   324,225 
 3,528   InterDigital, Inc.   200,390 
 9,360   Knowles Corp. *   204,984 
 3,312   Lumentum Holdings, Inc. *   243,962 
 2,304   Mercury Systems, Inc.*   168,768 
 5,832   NCR Corp.*   191,465 
 6,192   NetGear, Inc. *   155,481 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     HARDWARE (continued) - 3.0%     
 8,064   NetScout Systems, Inc. *  $203,213 
 41,976   Pitney Bowes, Inc.   197,707 
 5,112   Plantronics, Inc.   129,538 
 15,408   TTM Technologies, Inc.*   206,621 
 12,960   Viavi Solutions, Inc. *   194,659 
 6,120   Vicor Corp.*   251,348 
         3,022,944 
     HEALTHCARE FACILITIES - SERVICES - 1.9%     
 5,832   Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. *   187,557 
 24,912   Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. *   177,872 
 3,816   Ensign Group, Inc.   165,729 
 1,584   LHC Group, Inc.*   211,306 
 3,024   Magellan Health, Inc. *   235,056 
 8,208   MEDNAX, Inc.*   214,393 
 11,304   Select Medical Holdings Corp. *   249,931 
 7,992   Tenet Healthcare Corp. *   257,342 
 1,440   US Physical Therapy, Inc.   168,278 
         1,867,464 
     HOME & OFFICE PRODUCTS - 2.6%     
 2,232   American Woodmark Corp.*   229,673 
 2,016   Armstrong World Industries, Inc.   193,576 
 1,008   Cavco Industries, Inc.*   201,610 
 4,176   Herman Miller, Inc.   199,529 
 5,472   HNI Corp.   214,995 
 3,096   iRobot Corp.* ^   134,862 
 6,048   KB Home   209,140 
 2,304   LGI Homes, Inc.*   166,510 
 4,536   MDC Holdings, Inc.   179,490 
 2,736   Meritage Homes Corp.*   182,053 
 7,632   Taylor Morrison Home Corp.*   177,215 
 2,520   Tempur Sealy International, Inc.*   213,898 
 12,816   TRI Pointe Group, Inc.*   199,673 
 11,436   Tupperware Brands Corp.   96,634 
         2,598,858 
     INDUSTRIAL SERVICES - 0.9%     
 2,880   Anixter International, Inc. *   247,219 
 3,456   Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.   220,666 
 3,162   Kaman Corp.   201,103 
 4,104   WESCO International, Inc. *   215,952 
         884,940 
     INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 0.2%     
 4,176   Houlihan Lokey, Inc.   199,070 
           
     INSURANCE - 3.1%     
 7,848   American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.   233,243 
 2,880   Amerisafe, Inc.   194,688 
 2,736   Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.   179,974 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     INSURANCE (continued) - 3.1%     
 11,640   CNO Financial Group, Inc.  $210,917 
 2,376   eHealth, Inc.*   219,210 
 4,362   Employers Holdings, Inc.   187,435 
 3,240   FBL Financial Group   186,527 
 42,912   Genworth Financial, Inc.*   169,932 
 4,176   Horace Mann Educators Corp.   181,280 
 3,456   Mercury General Corp.   169,275 
 7,992   National General Holdings Corp.   170,150 
 4,752   ProAssurance Corp.   178,675 
 2,078   RLI Corp.   189,867 
 1,872   Safety Insurance Group, Inc.   182,801 
 4,104   United Fire Group, Inc.   180,330 
 6,696   Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.   194,854 
         3,029,158 
     IRON & STEEL - 1.0%     
 9,216   Allegheny Technologies, Inc.   212,521 
 3,528   Carpenter Technology Corp.   185,467 
 25,128   Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. * ^   200,773 
 10,656   Commercial Metals Co.   227,612 
 5,112   Worthington Industries, Inc.   195,790 
         1,022,163 
     LEISURE PRODUCTS - 0.6%     
 10,008   Callaway Golf Co.   207,966 
 3,024   Fox Factory Holding Corp.*   199,372 
 3,528   Thor Industries, Inc.   224,981 
         632,319 
     MACHINERY - 3.1%     
 7,777   Actuant Corp.   191,003 
 1,584   Alamo Group, Inc.   181,843 
 2,160   Albany International Corp.   180,749 
 5,976   Federal Signal Corp.   196,849 
 4,104   Franklin Electric Co., Inc.   227,649 
 6,264   Hillenbrand, Inc.   198,068 
 1,872   John Bean Technologies Corp.   205,078 
 6,192   Kennametal, Inc.   215,667 
 17,640   Mueller Water Products, Inc.   198,979 
 2,592   Regal Beloit Corp.   211,844 
 6,840   Rexnord Corp. *   216,076 
 4,896   SPX Flow, Inc.*   232,070 
 2,664   Tennant Co.   198,361 
 6,984   Terex Corp.   196,041 
 11,160   Welbilt, Inc. *   186,260 
         3,036,537 
     MANUFACTURED GOODS - 1.9%     
 4,464   AZZ, Inc.   169,944 
 2,880   Chart Industries, Inc.*   158,976 
 2,736   EnPro Industries, Inc.   181,643 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     MANUFACTURED GOODS (continued) - 1.9%     
 4,176   Gibraltar Industries, Inc. *  $218,071 
 6,624   Mueller Industries, Inc.   207,927 
 1,800   Proto Labs, Inc. *   174,402 
 5,544   Raven Industries, Inc.   190,547 
 1,144   RBC Bearings, Inc. *   189,767 
 4,320   Timken Co.   227,189 
 1,368   Valmont Industries, Inc.   195,816 
         1,914,282 
     MEDIA - 1.0%     
 67,680   Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.*   167,846 
 14,400   EW Scripps Co.   214,848 
 4,176   John Wiley & Sons, Inc.   197,358 
 5,328   Shutterstock, Inc.*   221,538 
 2,592   Stamps.com, Inc. *   226,152 
         1,027,742 
     MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 2.7%     
 5,112   Avanos Medical, Inc. *   177,182 
 4,608   BioTelemetry, Inc.*   213,396 
 2,376   Cantel Medical Corp.   182,714 
 6,624   CryoLife, Inc.   163,812 
 4,032   Inogen, Inc. *   296,796 
 2,448   Integer Holdings Corp.*   185,681 
 8,568   Luminex Corp.   181,042 
 6,120   Merit Medical Systems, Inc. *   171,360 
 6,840   Myriad Genetics, Inc. *   176,062 
 6,120   Natus Medical, Inc. *   195,779 
 2,520   Neogen Corp. *   167,756 
 2,808   NuVasive, Inc. *   202,850 
 2,376   Repligen Corp.*   210,870 
 6,696   Varex Imaging Corp. *   200,478 
         2,725,778 
     METALS & MINING - 1.1%     
 3,312   Compass Minerals International, Inc.   183,054 
 3,384   Encore Wire Corp.   197,423 
 9,648   Harsco Corp.   214,668 
 92,664   Hecla Mining Co.   228,880 
 1,944   Kaiser Aluminum Corp.   213,024 
         1,037,049 
     OIL, GAS & COAL - 5.3%     
 12,096   Alliance Resource Partners LP   127,008 
 18,432   Archrock, Inc.   155,013 
 42,336   Callon Petroleum Co. * ^   154,526 
 21,672   Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. *   138,918 
 4,968   Crestwood Equity Partners LP   157,585 
 25,776   Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. ^   145,634 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     OIL, GAS & COAL (continued) - 5.3%     
 3,456   Dril-Quip, Inc. *  $146,051 
 23,688   Enerplus Corp.   146,629 
 22,320   EnLink Midstream LLC   106,020 
 37,512   Frank’s International NV   191,311 
 60,048   Gulfport Energy Corp. *   142,314 
 7,560   Holly Energy Partners LP   169,042 
 28,512   Kosmos Energy Ltd. *   170,217 
 81,288   McDermott International, Inc. * ^   65,063 
 14,760   MRC Global, Inc. *   196,898 
 2,160   Murphy USA, Inc. *   253,865 
 81,936   Nabors Industries Ltd.   168,788 
 13,680   NGL Energy Partners LP   135,842 
 15,696   NOW, Inc. *   175,952 
 49,464   Oasis Petroleum, Inc. *   115,746 
 13,464   Oceaneering International, Inc.   180,552 
 13,608   Oil States International, Inc.*   216,912 
 19,656   Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.   175,725 
 6,264   PDC Energy, Inc.*   142,381 
 43,776   QEP Resources, Inc.   143,148 
 11,448   SemGroup Corp.   175,956 
 17,712   SM Energy Co.   147,187 
 92,664   Southwestern Energy Co.*   168,648 
 5,982   Sunoco LP   186,339 
 16,560   US Silica Holdings, Inc.   81,641 
 28,440   Valaris PLC* ^   121,154 
 6,336   Viper Energy Partners LP   150,290 
 20,088   Whiting Petroleum Corp. *   92,003 
 4,554   World Fuel Services Corp.   193,090 
         5,237,448 
     PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION - 0.6%     
 1,296   Allegiant Travel Co.   219,970 
 6,984   Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.   211,545 
 3,312   SkyWest, Inc.   207,464 
         638,979 
     REAL ESTATE - 7.1%     
 6,476   Acadia Realty Trust   174,075 
 2,592   Agree Realty Corp.   193,830 
 7,704   Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.   167,023 
 4,104   American Assets Trust, Inc.   195,063 
 12,744   Brandywine Realty Trust   196,640 
 8,208   CareTrust REIT, Inc.   171,383 
 8,928   Columbia Property Trust, Inc.   185,345 
 11,232   CoreCivic, Inc.   170,165 
 6,552   Corporate Office Properties Trust   191,187 
 18,576   DiamondRock Hospitality Co.   191,333 
 6,768   Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.   191,670 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     REAL ESTATE (continued) - 7.1%     
 11,232   GEO Group, Inc.  $155,676 
 6,048   Getty Realty Corp.   202,971 
 13,248   Independence Realty Trust, Inc.   197,925 
 12,096   Kite Realty Group Trust   234,058 
 18,360   Lexington Realty Trust   203,429 
 3,816   LTC Properties, Inc.   178,627 
 8,928   Mack-Cali Realty Corp.   190,970 
 6,480   Office Properties Income Trust   216,174 
 6,912   Outfront Media, Inc.   172,662 
 10,800   Physicians Realty Trust   207,252 
 9,288   Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.   205,451 
 4,608   PotlatchDeltic Corp.   200,125 
 3,816   QTS Realty Trust, Inc.   202,515 
 10,440   Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.   190,426 
 4,320   Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.   206,755 
 11,016   RLJ Lodging Trust   188,263 
 3,528   Saul Centers, Inc.   187,478 
 21,096   Senior Housing Properties Trust   154,423 
 6,336   STAG Industrial, Inc.   196,353 
 16,432   Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.   199,156 
 12,096   Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. ^   184,101 
 4,608   Taubman Centers, Inc.   149,668 
 24,696   Uniti Group, Inc.   165,957 
 9,792   Urban Edge Properties   202,988 
 6,984   Washington Real Estate Investment Trust   216,993 
 8,928   Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.   188,024 
         7,026,134 
     RECREATION FACILITIES & SERVICES - 0.2%     
 6,912   SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.   202,383 
           
     RENEWABLE ENERGY - 0.2%     
 2,808   EnerSys   197,037 
           
     RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.8%     
 7,848   Big Lots, Inc.   164,023 
 2,664   PriceSmart, Inc.   199,107 
 9,936   Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. *   196,733 
 4,968   Weis Markets, Inc. ^   197,875 
         757,738 
     RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 3.2%     
 1,872   Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.*   207,492 
 9,360   Builders FirstSource, Inc. *   237,838 
 8,280   Caleres, Inc.   181,249 
 2,448   Children’s Place, Inc. ^   176,892 
 11,016   Designer Brands, Inc.   181,764 
 4,968   Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc.   227,584 
 3,240   Dillard’s, Inc. ^   232,632 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY (continued) - 3.2%     
 2,160   Group 1 Automotive, Inc.  $222,674 
 5,688   La-Z Boy, Inc.   179,741 
 1,440   Lithia Motors, Inc.   231,235 
 21,024   Michaels Cos., Inc.* ^   171,976 
 2,448   Monro, Inc.   179,683 
 32,112   Party City Holdco, Inc. * ^   61,976 
 1,152   RH * ^   236,840 
 13,032   Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. *   240,180 
 4,536   Sleep Number Corp.*   218,953 
         3,188,709 
     SEMICONDUCTORS - 3.6%     
 20,808   Amkor Technology, Inc. *   251,570 
 4,968   Brooks Automation, Inc.   222,417 
 1,368   Cabot Microelectronics Corp.   182,505 
 3,456   Cirrus Logic, Inc. *   247,795 
 1,224   Coherent, Inc. *   184,653 
 4,752   Diodes, Inc.*   219,257 
 5,184   II-VI, Inc. *   151,321 
 3,096   Inphi Corp. *   215,574 
 7,848   Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.   196,906 
 8,640   MaxLinear, Inc. *   171,677 
 2,088   Power Integrations, Inc.   191,031 
 14,328   Rambus, Inc. *   186,980 
 4,032   Semtech Corp. *   195,391 
 5,760   Silicon Motion Technology Corp. - ADR   255,168 
 4,896   Synaptics, Inc. *   279,855 
 10,944   Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.   217,676 
 9,288   Xperi Corp.   183,810 
         3,553,586 
     SOFTWARE - 4.3%     
 6,120   ACI Worldwide, Inc. *   229,500 
 17,208   Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. *   185,502 
 2,088   Blackbaud, Inc.   173,053 
 4,752   Bottomline Technologies de, Inc. *   235,176 
 11,160   Box, Inc. *   203,558 
 4,248   CommVault Systems, Inc. *   215,034 
 3,450   Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. *   212,762 
 4,392   Ebix, Inc. ^   152,754 
 3,240   Envestnet, Inc. *   230,720 
 22,968   Evolent Health, Inc. *   165,599 
 13,680   FireEye, Inc. *   229,277 
 11,304   Inovalon Holdings, Inc. *   203,472 
 2,304   Manhattan Associates, Inc.*   192,407 
 1,296   MicroStrategy, Inc. *   194,828 
 11,736   NextGen Healthcare, Inc.*   216,177 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     SOFTWARE (continued) - 4.3%     
 2,592   Omnicell, Inc. *  $207,334 
 4,680   Progress Software Corp.   196,607 
 2,520   Qualys, Inc. *   220,525 
 3,960   SPS commerce, Inc.*   223,067 
 23,688   TiVo Corp.   185,003 
 4,248   Verint Systems, Inc. *   206,495 
         4,278,850 
     SPECIALTY FINANCE - 2.9%     
 8,280   Aircastle Ltd.   264,877 
 9,520   Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.   173,930 
 6,120   Cardtronics PLC *   258,386 
 4,104   Deluxe Corp.   209,632 
 5,112   Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.   190,473 
 2,448   GATX Corp.   197,872 
 6,984   Green Dot Corp. *   165,940 
 11,830   Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.   192,119 
 17,064   Mr. Cooper Group, Inc.*   229,340 
 2,880   Nelnet, Inc.   181,440 
 5,400   PRA Group, Inc. *   197,856 
 5,112   Stewart Information Services Corp.   218,640 
 3,384   Walker & Dunlop, Inc.   222,126 
 1,440   World Acceptance Corp.* ^   136,786 
         2,839,417 
     TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 2.1%     
 4,176   CoreLogic, Inc.*   173,012 
 3,672   CSG Systems International, Inc.   210,002 
 2,952   ExlService Holdings, Inc. *   206,079 
 3,904   LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.*   195,551 
 2,736   ManTech International Corp.   212,259 
 9,360   NIC, Inc.   212,378 
 5,040   Perficient, Inc. *   213,091 
 6,264   Sykes Enterprises, Inc.*   220,117 
 3,888   TTEC Holdings, Inc.   178,576 
 5,040   Virtusa Corp.*   225,238 
         2,046,303 
     TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.1%     
 8,208   8x8, Inc. *   168,428 
 3,169   ATN International, Inc.   177,939 
 3,384   Cogen Communications Holdings, Inc.   212,109 
 8,640   Iridium Communications, Inc.*   201,312 
 7,484   Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.   177,446 
 15,408   Vonage Holdings Corp.*   121,877 
         1,059,111 
     TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 1.6%     
 3,024   Forward Air Corp.   211,771 
 9,000   Heartland Express, Inc.   192,690 
 4,104   Hub Group, Inc. *   209,591 
 9,000   Marten Transport Ltd.   190,170 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS (continued)- 1.6%     
 4,968   Matson, Inc.  $187,492 
 5,688   Mobile Mini, Inc.   215,916 
 2,016   Saia, Inc.*   191,318 
 5,544   Werner Enterprises, Inc.   203,798 
         1,602,746 
     TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT - 0.6%     
 6,336   Greenbrier Co., Inc.   178,295 
 6,624   Navistar International Corp.*   216,274 
 9,648   Trinity Industries, Inc.   202,994 
         597,563 
     UTILITIES - 2.8%     
 2,160   American States Water Co.   184,226 
 3,600   California Water Service Group   185,040 
 10,656   Clearway Energy, Inc.   211,308 
 2,880   El Paso Electric Co.   195,322 
 2,520   MGE Energy, Inc.   195,351 
 3,600   NextEra Energy Partners LP   191,268 
 2,730   Northwest Natural Gas Co.   187,742 
 2,520   NorthWestern Corp.   180,356 
 2,592   Ormat Technologies, Inc.   199,195 
 3,543   Otter Tail Corp.   174,174 
 6,984   Pattern Energy Group, Inc.   192,200 
 3,744   PNM Resources, Inc.   181,397 
 5,832   South Jersey Industries, Inc.   182,192 
 7,920   Suburban Propane Partners LP   177,568 
 10,656   TerraForm Power, Inc.   165,275 
         2,802,614 
           
     WASTE & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 0.9%     
 2,448   Clean Harbors, Inc. *   202,327 
 10,800   Covanta Holding Corp.   158,868 
 2,448   ESCO Technologies, Inc.   215,595 
 2,304   Tetra Tech, Inc.   203,420 
 3,024   US Ecology, Inc.   166,290 
         946,500 
           
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $92,406,436)   98,231,002 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
         
     COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 4.1% ^^     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 4.1%     
 820,800   Fidelity Government Portfolio - Institutional Class, to yield 1.76% +  $820,800 
 3,283,199   Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class, to yield 1.57% +   3,283,199 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $4,103,999)   4,103,999 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 103.1% (Cost $96,510,435)  $102,335,001 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (3.1)%   (3,108,908)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $99,226,093 
           
*Non - Income producing security

 

^All or a portion of this security is segregated as collateral for securities on loan as of November 30, 2019. The total value of securities on loan as of November 30, 2019 is $3,819,092. (Note 8)

 

^^These securities were purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as November 30, 2019 is $4,103,999. (Note 8)

 

+Money market fund; interest rate reflects seven-day effective yield on November 30, 2019.

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipt

 

NV - Naamloze vennootschap

 

LLC - Limited Liability Company

 

LP - Limited Partnership

 

PLC - Public Limited Company

 

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

SA - Société anonyme

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
November 30, 2019

 

Principal Amount ($)      Coupon Rate (%)  Maturity  Value 
     CORPORATE BONDS - 98.2%           
     AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 0.2%           
 20,000   Harris Corp.  3.832  4/27/2025  $21,347 
 100,000   L3 Technologies, Inc.  4.950  2/15/2021   102,304 
 100,000   L3 Technologies, Inc.  3.850  12/15/2026   101,298 
               224,949 
     APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 0.9%           
 1,242,000   VF Corp.  3.500  9/1/2021   1,269,865 
                 
     AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURING - 1.0%           
 1,242,000   Aptiv PLC  4.250  1/15/2026   1,339,982 
                 
     BANKS - 0.3%           
 361,000   People’s United Financial, Inc.  3.650  12/6/2022   373,480 
                 
     BIOTECHNOLOGY - 1.5%           
 943,000   Celgene Corp.  3.950  10/15/2020   959,723 
 876,000   Celgene Corp.  3.625  5/15/2024   928,088 
 125,000   Celgene Corp.  3.875  8/15/2025   135,035 
               2,022,846 
     CHEMICALS - 1.2%           
 250,000   LyondellBasell Industries NV  6.000  11/15/2021   265,758 
 275,000   LyondellBasell Industries NV  5.750  4/15/2024   310,315 
 1,031,000   PPG Industries, Inc.  3.600  11/15/2020   1,046,269 
               1,622,342 
     CONSUMER FINANCE - 1.4%           
 572,000   Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.  4.500  10/15/2022   608,085 
 1,242,000   Fiserv, Inc.  3.500  10/1/2022   1,286,317 
               1,894,402 
     CONSUMER SERVICES - 0.0%           
 58,000   Block Financial LLC  5.500  11/1/2022   62,223 
                 
     CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - 1.1%           
 275,000   International Paper Co.  3.650  6/15/2024   289,546 
 1,222,000   International Paper Co.  3.000  2/15/2027   1,249,157 
               1,538,703 
     DEPARTMENT STORES - 0.1%           
 100,000   Kohl’s Corp.  4.250  7/17/2025   104,815 
                 
     ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING - 1.8%           
 1,127,000   Amphenol Corp.  4.000  2/1/2022   1,162,955 
 1,242,000   Roper Technologies, Inc.  3.800  12/15/2026   1,327,405 
               2,490,360 
                 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Principal Amount ($)      Coupon Rate (%)  Maturity  Value 
     EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION - 7.7%           
 1,218,000   Apache Corp.  4.375  10/15/2028  $1,235,803 
 1,229,000   ConocoPhillips Co.  2.400  12/15/2022   1,239,277 
 1,252,000   ConocoPhillips Co.  3.350  11/15/2024   1,323,503 
 100,000   EOG Resources, Inc.  2.450  4/1/2020   100,119 
 1,152,000   EOG Resources, Inc.  2.625  3/15/2023   1,172,373 
 319,000   EOG Resources, Inc.  4.150  1/15/2026   351,250 
 1,242,000   Noble Energy, Inc.  3.900  11/15/2024   1,302,982 
 1,242,000   Occidental Petroleum Corp.  4.100  2/1/2021   1,263,033 
 100,000   Occidental Petroleum Corp.  2.600  4/15/2022   100,440 
 1,252,000   Occidental Petroleum Corp.  2.700  2/15/2023   1,259,504 
 1,272,000   Occidental Petroleum Corp.  3.400  4/15/2026   1,294,902 
               10,643,186 
     FINANCIAL SERVICES - 4.0%           
 200,000   Brookfield Finance, Inc.  4.850  3/29/2029   228,574 
 1,242,000   Cboe Global Markets, Inc.  3.650  1/12/2027   1,333,803 
 1,242,000   Invesco Finance PLC  4.000  1/30/2024   1,319,315 
 1,239,000   Nasdaq, Inc.  3.850  6/30/2026   1,327,139 
 1,242,000   Nasdaq, Inc.  4.250  6/1/2024   1,340,277 
               5,549,108 
     FOOD & BEVERAGE - 4.0%           
 100,000   JM Smucker Co.  2.500  3/15/2020   100,151 
 1,242,000   JM Smucker Co.  3.500  10/15/2021   1,275,762 
 350,000   JM Smucker Co.  3.500  3/15/2025   367,484 
 1,242,000   Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.  3.400  11/15/2025   1,294,928 
 1,242,000   Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.  3.430  6/15/2027   1,300,125 
 1,129,000   Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.  4.125  11/15/2025   1,234,242 
               5,572,692 
     HEALTHCARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 4.5%           
 1,104,000   AmerisourceBergen Corp.  3.500  11/15/2021   1,130,361 
 1,152,000   AmerisourceBergen Corp.  3.400  5/15/2024   1,196,035 
 1,242,000   AmerisourceBergen Corp.  3.250  3/1/2025   1,289,594 
 1,204,000   Express Scripts Holding Co.  3.900  2/15/2022   1,241,301 
 125,000   Express Scripts Holding Co.  4.500  2/25/2026   135,158 
 1,272,000   Express Scripts Holding Co.  3.400  3/1/2027   1,302,205 
               6,294,654 
     HOME IMPROVEMENT- 0.9%           
 1,242,000   Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.  3.400  12/1/2021   1,274,950 
                 
     INDUSTRIAL OTHER - 0.9%           
 1,242,000   Fluor Corp.  3.500  12/15/2024   1,234,405 
                 
     LIFE INSURANCE - 1.8%           
 1,242,000   Torchmark Corp.  4.550  9/15/2028   1,383,399 
 1,058,000   Unum Group  5.625  9/15/2020   1,086,834 
               2,470,233 
                 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Principal Amount ($)      Coupon Rate (%)  Maturity  Value 
     MACHINERY MANUFACTURING - 3.6%           
 1,127,000   Dover Corp.  4.300  3/1/2021  $1,157,873 
 1,242,000   Illinois Tool Works, Inc.  2.650  11/15/2026   1,278,619 
 1,242,000   John Deere Capital Corp.  3.050  1/6/2028   1,307,233 
 1,152,000   Parker-Hannifin Corp.  3.300  11/21/2024   1,197,904 
 20,000   Pentair Finance SA  2.650  12/1/2019   20,000 
               4,961,629 
     MASS MERCHANTS - 0.1%           
 192,000   Costco Wholesale Corporation  1.700  12/15/2019   191,991 
                 
     MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES MANUFACTURING - 0.8%           
 1,125,000   Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.  3.550  4/1/2025   1,182,137 
                 
     OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 2.8%           
 1,232,000   Baker Hughes  3.337  12/15/2027   1,276,605 
 1,252,000   Halliburton Co.  3.800  11/15/2025   1,320,759 
 1,252,000   National Oilwell Varco, Inc.  2.600  12/1/2022   1,265,741 
               3,863,105 
     PHARMACEUTICALS - 1.0%           
 1,242,000   Zoetis, Inc.  3.900  8/20/2028   1,356,676 
                 
     PIPELINE - 4.7%           
 65,000   Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP  6.850  2/15/2020   65,584 
 140,000   Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP  5.300  9/15/2020   143,389 
 742,000   Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP  3.950  9/1/2022   771,457 
 39,000   Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP  4.300  5/1/2024   41,525 
 125,000   Kinder Morgan, Inc.  4.300  6/1/2025   134,853 
 1,152,000   ONEOK Partners LP  4.900  3/15/2025   1,259,738 
 759,000   Williams Partners LP  5.250  3/15/2020   765,629 
 1,242,000   Williams Partners LP  3.350  8/15/2022   1,273,027 
 375,000   Williams Partners LP  4.300  3/4/2024   396,326 
 1,242,000   Williams Partners LP  3.900  1/15/2025   1,295,353 
 385,000   Williams Partners LP  4.000  9/15/2025   406,040 
               6,552,921 
     RAILROAD - 5.4%           
 360,000   Norfolk Southern Corp.  3.250  12/1/2021   368,062 
 1,242,000   Norfolk Southern Corp.  3.000  4/1/2022   1,268,603 
 117,000   Norfolk Southern Corp.  3.850  1/15/2024   124,376 
 1,242,000   Norfolk Southern Corp.  2.900  6/15/2026   1,282,662 
                 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Principal Amount ($)      Coupon Rate (%)  Maturity  Value 
     RAILROAD (continued) - 5.4%           
 1,227,000   Union Pacific Corp.  4.000  2/1/2021  $1,250,158 
 1,242,000   Union Pacific Corp.  3.646  2/15/2024   1,312,946 
 195,000   Union Pacific Corp.  3.750  3/15/2024   206,897 
 125,000   Union Pacific Corp.  2.750  3/1/2026   128,788 
 183,000   Union Pacific Corp.  3.000  4/15/2027   193,334 
 1,242,000   Union Pacific Corp.  3.950  9/10/2028   1,375,266 
               7,511,092 
     REAL ESTATE - 15.6%           
 480,000   American Tower Corp.  3.125  1/15/2027   490,987 
 1,104,000   AvalonBay Communities, Inc.  2.950  9/15/2022   1,129,316 
 40,000   AvalonBay Communities, Inc.  2.850  3/15/2023   40,971 
 1,227,000   Boston Properties LP  4.125  5/15/2021   1,257,400 
 1,242,000   Boston Properties LP  2.750  10/1/2026   1,255,136 
 1,127,000   CC Holdings GS V LLC / Crown Castle GS III Corp.  3.849  4/15/2023   1,183,317 
 100,000   Crown Castle International Corp.  5.250  1/15/2023   108,969 
 1,039,000   ERP Operating LP  4.625  12/15/2021   1,087,234 
 1,042,000   ERP Operating LP  3.000  4/15/2023   1,072,313 
 1,242,000   Kimco Realty Corp.  3.400  11/1/2022   1,280,770 
 100,000   Kimco Realty Corp.  2.700  3/1/2024   101,421 
 1,127,000   Prologis LP  3.750  11/1/2025   1,222,874 
 1,127,000   Prologis LP  4.250  8/15/2023   1,211,324 
 1,114,000   Realty Income Corp.  3.000  1/15/2027   1,146,046 
 1,242,000   Simon Property Group LP  2.500  7/15/2021   1,252,590 
 230,000   Simon Property Group LP  2.750  2/1/2023   234,838 
 1,242,000   Simon Property Group LP  3.750  2/1/2024   1,321,134 
 1,127,000   Ventas Realty LP  3.750  5/1/2024   1,187,072 
 1,242,000   Ventas Realty LP  3.500  2/1/2025   1,294,336 
 10,000   Ventas Realty LP  4.125  1/15/2026   10,764 
 1,242,000   Ventas Realty LP  3.250  10/15/2026   1,279,034 
 1,127,000   Welltower, Inc.  4.500  1/15/2024   1,218,068 
 1,242,000   Welltower, Inc.  4.000  6/1/2025   1,336,165 
               21,722,079 
     REFINING & MARKETING - 2.7%           
 1,152,000   Marathon Petroleum Corp.  3.625  9/15/2024   1,208,347 
 1,227,000   Phillips 66  4.300  4/1/2022   1,291,258 
 1,242,000   Valero Energy Corp.  3.400  9/15/2026   1,289,812 
               3,789,417 
                 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Principal Amount ($)      Coupon Rate (%)  Maturity  Value 
     RETAIL - CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 10.8%           
 970,000   AutoZone, Inc.  4.000  11/15/2020  $983,381 
 150,000   AutoZone, Inc.  2.500  4/15/2021   150,738 
 1,152,000   AutoZone, Inc.  3.125  7/15/2023   1,185,864 
 1,202,000   AutoZone, Inc.  3.125  4/21/2026   1,239,942 
 1,242,000   AutoZone, Inc.  3.750  6/1/2027   1,329,822 
 1,204,000   Lowe’s Companies, Inc.  4.625  4/15/2020   1,206,095 
 1,242,000   Lowe’s Companies, Inc.  3.750  4/15/2021   1,267,373 
 1,242,000   Lowe’s Companies, Inc.  3.800  11/15/2021   1,279,287 
 1,127,000   Lowe’s Companies, Inc.  3.120  4/15/2022   1,155,543 
 1,242,000   Lowe’s Companies, Inc.  3.125  9/15/2024   1,291,607 
 145,000   Lowe’s Companies, Inc.  3.375  9/15/2025   152,765 
 1,222,000   Lowe’s Companies, Inc.  2.500  4/15/2026   1,227,648 
 1,265,000   Lowe’s Companies, Inc.  3.100  5/3/2027   1,314,519 
 1,242,000   O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.  4.875  1/14/2021   1,271,671 
               15,056,255 
     RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 3.7%           
 1,242,000   Sysco Corp.  2.600  6/12/2022   1,254,712 
 1,127,000   Sysco Corp.  3.750  10/1/2025   1,212,252 
 1,247,000   Sysco Corp.  3.300  7/15/2026   1,313,682 
 1,242,000   Sysco Corp.  3.250  7/15/2027   1,301,774 
               5,082,420 
     SEMICONDUCTORS - 3.6%           
 1,242,000   Analog Devices, Inc.  3.900  12/15/2025   1,340,857 
 1,009,000   Broadcom Corp.  2.375  1/15/2020   1,009,172 
 1,265,000   Broadcom Corp.  3.875  1/15/2027   1,292,441 
 1,242,000   Lam Research Corp.  3.800  3/15/2025   1,325,212 
               4,967,682 
     UTILITIES - 10.1%           
 966,000   CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.  4.500  1/15/2021   986,020 
 618,000   Consolidated Edison Co.  4.000  12/1/2028   690,467 
 1,100,000   Dominion Energy, Inc. +  2.579  7/1/2020   1,102,770 
 1,152,000   Dominion Energy, Inc.  3.900  10/1/2025   1,234,119 
 70,000   Kentucky Utilities Co.  3.300  10/1/2025   73,556 
 1,242,000   NiSource Finance Corp.  3.490  5/15/2027   1,303,178 
 1,204,000   NSTAR Electric Co.  2.375  10/15/2022   1,217,534 
 1,242,000   PPL Capital Funding, Inc.  4.200  6/15/2022   1,295,142 
 1,242,000   PPL Capital Funding, Inc.  3.500  12/1/2022   1,282,241 
 1,012,000   PPL Electric Utilities Corp.  3.000  9/15/2021   1,030,598 
 10,000   PPL Electric Utilities Corp.  2.500  9/1/2022   10,109 
 1,242,000   Public Service Co of Colorado  3.200  11/15/2020   1,249,140 
                 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Principal Amount ($)      Coupon Rate (%)  Maturity  Value 
    UTILITIES (continued) - 10.1%          
 1,242,000   Virginia Electric & Power Co.  2.750  3/15/2023  $1,267,104 
 1,152,000   WEC Energy Group, Inc.  3.550  6/15/2025   1,222,933 
               13,964,911 
                 
     TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $132,244,563)   136,185,510 
                 
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.2% (Cost - $132,244,563)  $136,185,510 
     OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 1.8%   2,537,108 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%        $138,722,618 
                 

NV - Naamloze vennootschap

 

LLC - Limited Liability Company

 

LP - Limited Partnership

 

PLC - Public Limited Company

 

SA - Société Anonyme

 

+Step Coupon; the interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of November 30, 2019.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire 100 ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS - 99.1%     
     AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.1%     
 5,040   Harris Corp.  $1,013,494 
           
     AUTOMOTIVE - 2.1%     
 5,670   Aptiv PLC   532,300 
 4,347   Tesla, Inc. * ^   1,434,249 
         1,966,549 
     BANKING - 0.3%     
 1,197   SVB Financial Group *   277,381 
           
     BIOTECHNOLOGY & PHARMACEUTICAL - 4.8%     
 5,859   Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *   667,574 
 2,520   Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *   929,880 
 6,615   Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *   1,466,876 
 11,466   Zoetis, Inc.   1,381,882 
         4,446,212 
     CHEMICALS - 0.4%     
 2,520   International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. ^   355,900 
           
     COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 2.0%     
 2,331   Cintas Corp.   599,207 
 6,930   Ecolab, Inc.   1,293,623 
         1,892,830 
     CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 0.9%     
 1,386   Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.   372,002 
 3,151   Vulcan Materials Co.   447,032 
         819,034 
     CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 1.8%     
 35,028   Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.   1,083,766 
 3,213   McCormick & Co., Inc.   543,800 
         1,627,566 
     CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - 0.8%     
 9,387   International Paper Co.   434,994 
 6,426   WestRock Co.   259,161 
         694,155 
     DISTRIBUTORS - CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.1%     
 13,104   Sysco Corp.   1,055,527 
           
     ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 9.7%     
 5,670   AMETEK, Inc.   561,387 
 7,711   Amphenol Corp.   801,944 
 10,143   Eaton Corp PLC   938,228 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire 100 ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (continued) - 9.7%     
 15,246   Emerson Electric Co.  $1,126,070 
 8,694   Fortive Corp.   627,446 
 18,333   Honeywell International, Inc.   3,273,357 
 21,231   Johnson Controls International PLC   909,324 
 8,505   TE Connectivity Ltd.   788,499 
         9,026,255 
     HARDWARE - 1.7%     
 4,915   Garmin Ltd.   480,146 
 6,048   NetApp, Inc.   366,448 
 6,867   Seagate Technology PLC   409,823 
 7,245   Western Digital Corp.   364,641 
         1,621,058 
     HEALTHCARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 2.2%     
 5,355   AmerisourceBergen Corp.   470,758 
 10,477   Centene Corp. *   633,544 
 3,843   Henry Schein, Inc. *   264,783 
 4,662   IQVIA Holdings, Inc. *   680,559 
         2,049,644 
     HOME & OFFICE PRODUCTS - 0.6%     
 3,654   Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.   576,382 
           
     INDUSTRIAL SERVICES - 0.3%     
 2,016   United Rentals, Inc. *   308,549 
           
     INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 0.5%     
 4,410   Nasdaq, Inc.   462,168 
           
     INSURANCE - 1.2%     
 19,467   Aflac, Inc.   1,067,570 
           
     IRON & STEEL - 0.4%     
 7,434   Nucor Corp.   418,980 
           
     MACHINERY - 6.6%     
 14,553   Caterpillar, Inc.   2,106,256 
 7,660   Deere & Co.   1,287,263 
 3,654   Dover Corp.   407,348 
 7,812   Illinois Tool Works, Inc.   1,361,866 
 2,961   Parker-Hannifin Corp.   588,617 
 4,473   Xylem, Inc.   346,702 
         6,098,052 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire 100 ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 6.4%     
 7,875   Agilent Technologies, Inc.  $636,064 
 2,646   Align Technology, Inc. *   733,842 
 18,900   Danaher Corp.   2,759,022 
 3,654   Illumina, Inc. *   1,172,057 
 4,410   Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.   640,685 
         5,941,670 
     METALS & MINING - 0.9%     
 21,483   Newmont Goldcorp Corp.   824,947 
           
     OIL, GAS & COAL - 4.9%     
 6,363   Cheniere Energy, Inc. *   385,216 
 28,917   ConocoPhillips   1,733,285 
 21,861   Halliburton Co.   458,862 
 4,284   Pioneer Natural Resources Co.   547,667 
 34,776   Schlumberger Ltd.   1,258,891 
 10,143   TechnipFMC PLC   191,094 
         4,575,015 
     REAL ESTATE - 9.4%     
 10,584   American Tower Corp.   2,265,294 
 10,017   Crown Castle International Corp.   1,338,872 
 2,079   Equinix, Inc.   1,178,481 
 8,946   Equity Residential   761,305 
 15,254   Prologis, Inc.   1,396,504 
 7,812   Realty Income Corp.   598,634 
 7,875   Simon Property Group, Inc.   1,190,779 
         8,729,869 
     RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 2.5%     
 20,215   Lowe’s Cos, Inc.   2,371,422 
           
     SEMICONDUCTORS - 9.2%     
 28,035   Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. *   1,097,570 
 9,000   Analog Devices, Inc.   1,016,550 
 25,326   Applied Materials, Inc.   1,466,375 
 26,271   Micron Technology, Inc. *   1,248,135 
 14,490   NVIDIA Corp.   3,140,562 
 6,300   Xilinx, Inc.   584,514 
         8,553,706 
     SOFTWARE - 2.7%     
 3,465   Citrix Systems, Inc.   390,886 
 2,205   Palo Alto Networks, Inc. *   501,020 
 3,717   Synopsys, Inc. *   524,246 
 6,111   Workday, Inc. *   1,094,602 
         2,510,754 
     SPECIALTY FINANCE - 1.1%     
 8,442   Fiserv, Inc. *   981,298 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

46

 

Inspire 100 ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 4.1%     
 14,238   Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.  $912,798 
 2,898   Equifax, Inc.   404,677 
 2,709   Gartner, Inc. *   434,686 
 9,954   IHS Markit Ltd.*   723,158 
 9,009   Paychex, Inc.   775,855 
 4,032   Verisk Analytics, Inc.   594,639 
         3,845,813 
     TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 5.1%     
 21,861   CSX Corp.   1,563,936 
 2,394   JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.   276,794 
 16,695   Union Pacific Corp.   2,938,153 
         4,778,883 
     TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT - 0.8%     
 8,694   PACCAR, Inc.   707,431 
           
     UTILITIES - 11.5%     
 5,752   Alliant Energy Corp.   304,856 
 12,348   American Electric Power Co., Inc.   1,127,990 
 4,473   American Water Works Co., Inc.   541,367 
 12,222   CenterPoint Energy, Inc.   300,172 
 8,316   Consolidated Edison, Inc.   722,577 
 20,538   Dominion Energy, Inc.   1,706,913 
 4,599   DTE Energy Co.   574,599 
 4,536   Entergy Corp.   527,945 
 8,064   Eversource Energy   666,409 
 11,726   NextEra Energy, Inc.   2,741,773 
 13,041   Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.   773,462 
 7,686   WEC Energy Group, Inc.   681,364 
         10,669,427 
     WASTE & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 2.0%     
 7,686   Republic Services, Inc.   681,364 
 10,458   Waste Management, Inc.   1,180,813 
         1,862,177 
           
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $81,676,946)   92,129,718 
           
     COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 1.6% ^^     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.6%     
 308,792   Fidelity Government Portfolio - Institutional Class, to yield 1.76% +  308,792 
 1,235,167   Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund - Institutional Class, to yield 1.57% +   1,235,167 
     TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $1,543,959)   1,543,959 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.7% (Cost $83,220,905)  $93,673,677 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.7)%   (687,424)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $92,986,253 
           
*Non-Income producing security.

 

^All or a portion of this security is segregated as collateral for securities on loan as of November 30, 2019. The total value of securities on loan as of November 30, 2019 is $1,508,094. (Note 8)

 

^^These securities were purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as November 30, 2019 is $1,543,959. (Note 8)

 

+Money market fund; interest rate reflects seven-day effective yield on November 30, 2019.

 

PLC - Public Limited Company

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire International ESG ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS - 89.1%     
     APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 2.0%     
 2,286   Capri Holdings Ltd. *  $84,902 
 999   Cie Financiere Richemont SA   76,133 
 279   Swatch Group AG   78,171 
         239,206 
     ASSET MANAGEMENT - 2.1%     
 774   Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA   78,599 
 29,556   Melrose Industries PLC   87,778 
 99   Partners Group Holding AG   83,531 
         249,908 
     AUTOMOTIVE - 2.1%     
 675   Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin   81,049 
 2,727   Nokian Renkaat OYJ   73,847 
 2,358   Valeo SA   92,974 
         247,870 
     BANKING - 8.5%     
 9,801   Bank Hapoalim BM   79,168 
 10,575   Bank Leumi Le-Israel   76,827 
 12,843   Commerzbank AG   74,499 
 1,332   Commonwealth Bank of Australia   72,816 
 6,147   Credit Agricole SA   84,145 
 5,247   Danske Bank A/S   70,895 
 14,481   Investec PLC   82,211 
 1,152   KBC Group NV   84,011 
 828   Macquarie Group Ltd.   77,316 
 864   mBank SA *   82,224 
 64,671   Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.   84,315 
 18,027   Natixis SA   75,392 
 3,177   Raiffeisen Bank International AG   74,648 
         1,018,467 
     CHEMICALS - 7.0%     
 277,164   AKR Corporindo Tbk PT   66,810 
 837   AKZO Nobel NV   80,216 
 810   Arkema SA   84,006 
 1,503   Brenntag AG   80,225 
 1,260   Croda International PLC   81,165 
 27   Givaudan SA   79,405 
 1,845   Imerys SA   73,235 
 15,363   I srael Chemicals Ltd.   72,164 
 1,989   Johnson Matthey PLC   73,942 
 5,499   K+S AG   62,178 
 864   LyondellBasell Industries NV   79,955 
         833,301 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

48

 

Inspire International ESG ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     COMMERCIAL SERVICES - 3.4%     
 3,024   Bureau Veritas SA  $79,222 
 1,530   Edenred   75,998 
 31,122   G4S PLC   84,176 
 1,089   Intertek Group PLC   77,700 
 1,494   Randstad Holding NV   87,076 
         404,172 
     CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 1.4%     
 4,437   James Hardie Industries PLC - ADR   86,914 
 1,494   LafargeHolcim Ltd.   77,081 
         163,995 
     CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 2.0%     
 2,565   Associated British Foods PLC   85,235 
 8,091   Orkla ASA   78,418 
 10,440   Pioneer Foods Group Ltd.   76,770 
         240,423 
     CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - 1.4%     
 7,704   AMCOR PLC - ADR   79,468 
 9,666   Brambles Ltd.   82,053 
         161,521 
     DISTRIBUTORS - CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.7%     
 2,862   Bunzl PLC   78,593 
           
     ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 4.8%     
 3,753   ABB Ltd.   82,132 
 729   Allegion PLC   87,502 
 909   Eaton Corp PLC   84,083 
 1,710   Johnson Controls International PLC   73,239 
 1,314   Kone OYJ   82,322 
 3,375   Prysmian SpA   76,993 
 324   Schindler Holding AG   80,826 
         567,097 
     ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - 2.0%     
 3,456   Boskalis Westminster   80,823 
 6,354   LendLease Group   82,991 
 684   Vinci SA   74,649 
         238,463 
     FOREST & PAPER PRODUCTS - 0.7%     
 2,619   UPM-Kymmene OYJ   87,555 
           
     GAMING, LODGING, & RESTAURANTS - 0.7%     
 1,350   Whitbread PLC   80,344 
           
     HARDWARE - 1.4%     
 1,440   Seagate Technology PLC   85,939 
 8,892   Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson   80,168 
         166,107 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

49

 

Inspire International ESG ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     HEALTHCARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 0.7%     
 1,674   Ramsay Health Care Ltd.  $82,635 
           
     HOME & OFFICE PRODUCTS - 1.5%     
 153   Geberit AG   82,184 
 2,817   Persimmon PLC   93,208 
         175,392 
     INDUSTRIAL SERVICES - 0.7%     
 6,804   Rexel SA   83,086 
           
     INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 0.6%     
 810   London Stock Exchange Group PLC   72,000 
           
     INSURANCE - 4.5%     
 19,980   Direct Line Insurance Group PLC   78,928 
 3,609   Gjensidige Forsikring ASA   67,970 
 13,617   Insurance Australia Group Ltd.   72,671 
 24,192   Legal & General Group PLC   87,900 
 8,595   QBE Insurance Group Ltd.   73,717 
 11,376   RSA Insurance Group PLC   81,138 
 1,800   Sampo OYJ   72,838 
         535,162 
     IRON & STEEL - 2.7%     
 3,249   Anglo American PLC   85,165 
 3,474   BHP GROUP PLC   76,841 
 12,492   Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.   82,215 
 1,440   Rio Tinto PLC   78,259 
         322,480 
     MACHINERY - 2.3%     
 3,789   Alfa Laval AB   93,259 
 6,219   IMI PLC   90,176 
 4,752   Sandvik AB   86,455 
         269,890 
     MEDIA - 1.2%     
 468   Naspers Ltd.   66,908 
 2,331   Trip.com Group Ltd. * - ADR   77,482 
         144,390 
     MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 2.5%     
 612   Coloplast A/S   72,359 
 2,691   Demant A/S *   82,401 
 504   EssilorLuxottica SA   78,355 
 3,060   Smith & Nephew PLC   68,515 
         301,630 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire International ESG ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     METALS & MINING - 3.6%     
 6,876   Antofagasta PLC  $77,201 
 3,087   Boliden AB   79,657 
 7,992   Fresnillo PLC   59,710 
 31,122   Grupo Mexico SAB de CV   81,820 
 2,952   Newcrest Mining Ltd.   61,420 
 20,430   Norsk Hydro ASA   72,318 
         432,126 
     OIL, GAS & COAL - 3.2%     
 809,010   Adaro Energy Tbk PT   70,548 
 4,284   Caltex Australia Ltd.   100,144 
 4,815   Eni SpA   72,808 
 1,467   Koninklijke Vopak NV   78,272 
 3,114   TechnipFMC PLC   58,668 
         380,440 
     PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION - 1.5%     
 5,274   easyJet PLC   91,277 
 1,143   Ryanair Holdings PLC - ADR *   95,235 
         186,512 
     REAL ESTATE - 5.2%     
 4,311   Ayala Corp.   68,379 
 79,209   Ayala Land, Inc.   70,924 
 10,566   British Land Co. PLC   78,668 
 711   Covivio   78,709 
 7,668   Goodman Group   76,866 
 17,640   GPT Group   73,380 
 21,807   Hammerson PLC   83,832 
 7,164   Land Securities Group PLC   88,812 
         619,570 
     RENEWABLE ENERGY - 0.7%     
 909   Vestas Wind Systems A/S   86,575 
           
     RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.9%     
 27,918   J Sainsbury PLC   77,388 
 29,889   Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC   76,666 
 2,898   Woolworths Ltd.   77,938 
         231,992 
     RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 3.4%     
 2,502   JD.com, Inc. * - ADR   81,690 
 29,799   Kingfisher PLC   80,906 
 31,887   Marks & Spencer Group PLC   80,161 
 1,017   Next PLC   88,901 
 1,764   Pandora A/S   71,066 
         402,724 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire International ESG ETF
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
November 30, 2019

 

Shares      Value 
     SEMICONDUCTORS - 2.1%     
 297   ASML Holding NV  $80,886 
 711   NXP Semiconductors NV   82,177 
 3,897   STMicroelectronics NV   94,970 
         258,033 
     SOFTWARE - 1.3%     
 567   Atlassian Corp PLC *   72,071 
 8,694   Sage Group PLC   84,770 
         156,841 
     TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 0.6%     
 2,331   Experian PLC   77,278 
           
     TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.3%     
 3,987   Eutelsat Communications SA   65,457 
 9,009   Mobile TeleSystems PJSC - ADR   85,045 
         150,502 
     TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 4.7%     
 423   Aeroports de Paris   82,786 
 10,989   Babcock International Group PLC   83,921 
 882   Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide   75,193 
 4,743   Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV   81,530 
 504   Kuehne + Nagel International AG   82,004 
 28,089   Royal Mail PLC   75,755 
 5,274   Volvo AB   81,489 
         562,678 
     UTILITIES - 1.9%     
 71,082   Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.   68,474 
 5,787   AGL Energy Ltd.   79,891 
 13,788   Origin Energy Ltd.   81,137 
         229,502 
     WASTE & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES & EQUIPMENT - 0.8%     
 2,025   Pentair PLC   89,809 
           
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $9,760,444)   10,628,269 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 89.1% (Cost $9,760,444)  $10,628,269 
     OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES - 10.9%   1,301,779 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $11,930,048 
           
*Non-Income producing security.

 

AB - Aktiebolag

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipt

 

AG - Aktiengesellschaft

 

ASA - Allmennaksjeselskap

 

A/S - Aktieselskab

 

NV - Naamloze vennootschap

 

OYJ - Osakeyhtiö

 

PJSC - Public joint stock company

 

PLC - Public Limited Company

 

PT - Perseroan Terbatas

 

SA - Société anonyme

 

SAB de CV - Sociedad Anonima Bursatil de Capital Variable

 

SpA - Societa per azioni

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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The Inspire ETFs
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
November 30, 2019

 

   Inspire Global Hope   Inspire Small/Mid   Inspire Corporate       Inspire International 
   ETF   Cap Impact ETF   Bond Impact ETF   Inspire 100 ETF   ESG ETF 
ASSETS                         
Investment securities:                         
At cost  $146,305,772   $96,510,435   $132,244,563   $83,220,905   $9,760,444 
At value  $159,114,766   $102,335,001   $136,185,510   $93,673,677   $10,628,269 
Cash   963,571    883,448    1,495,218    706,375    1,301,322 
Foreign currencies (Cost $370,034, $0, $0, $0, and $18,470, respectively)   371,890                18,526 
Dividends and interest receivable   296,646    124,072    1,200,264    162,836    11,104 
Receivable for Fund shares sold   2,469,797                 
Receivable for investments sold           145,284         
Prepaid expenses   6,539    3,409    5,133    2,356     
TOTAL ASSETS   163,223,209    103,345,930    139,031,409    94,545,244    11,959,221 
                          
LIABILITIES                         
Payable for investments purchased   2,469,797                 
Securities lending collateral payable       4,103,999        1,543,959     
Distributions payable           234,360         
Investment advisory fees payable   38,286    1,711    34,187    5,799    4,404 
Payable to related parties   16,668    11,152    14,630    7,016    10,445 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   25,478    2,975    25,614    2,217    14,324 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   2,550,229    4,119,837    308,791    1,558,991    29,173 
NET ASSETS  $160,672,980   $99,226,093   $138,722,618   $92,986,253   $11,930,048 
                          
Net Assets Consist Of:                         
Paid in capital  $148,252,961   $94,208,132   $134,331,611   $84,106,005   $11,081,680 
Accumulated earnings   12,420,019    5,017,961    4,391,007    8,880,248    848,368 
NET ASSETS  $160,672,980   $99,226,093   $138,722,618   $92,986,253   $11,930,048 
                          
Net Asset Value Per Share:                         
Net Assets  $160,672,980   $99,226,093   $138,722,618   $92,986,253   $11,930,048 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)   5,500,000    3,600,000    5,400,000    3,150,000    450,000 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding)  $29.21   $27.56   $25.69   $29.52   $26.51 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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The Inspire ETFs
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year and Period Ended November 30, 2019

 

   Inspire Global Hope   Inspire Small/Mid   Inspire Corporate       Inspire International 
   ETF   Cap Impact ETF   Bond Impact ETF   Inspire 100 ETF   ESG ETF* 
INVESTMENT INCOME                         
Dividends  $4,202,916   $1,389,559   $   $1,176,323   $25,394 
Interest   20,523    16,304    3,223,235         
Securities lending income   2,301    27,478        955     
Less: Foreign withholding taxes   (286,917)   (16,793)           (1,786)
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME   3,938,823    1,416,548    3,223,235    1,177,278    23,608 
                          
EXPENSES                         
Investment advisory fees   397,542    230,387    310,796    181,610    8,154 
Administrative services   91,087    65,825    80,136    34,342    8,188 
Custodian fees   68,503    96,861    17,190    22,914    5,752 
Printing and postage expenses   33,402    17,896    18,184    14,660    3,000 
Transfer agent fees   18,183    13,602    13,657    11,645    2,340 
Professional fees   16,472    14,215    14,833    14,865    2,256 
Legal fees   15,782    14,166    12,703    22,408    12,105 
Audit fees   14,933    15,269    14,857    13,573     
Trustees fees and expenses   9,347    3,816    8,461    7,685    2,507 
Insurance expense   4,099    2,234    1,999    1,402    167 
Other Expenses   23,280    17,506    30,304    18,600    501 
TOTAL EXPENSES   692,630    491,777    523,120    343,704    44,970 
Plus: Recapture of fees waived/expenses reimbursed by the Adviser   29,470        83,103         
Less: Fees waived/expenses reimbursed by the Adviser       (28,449)       (131,308)    
NET EXPENSES   722,100    463,328    606,223    212,396    44,970 
                          
NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS)   3,216,723    953,220    2,617,012    964,882    (21,362)
                          
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS                         
Net realized gain (loss) on:                         
In-kind redemptions   (542,463)   (1,212,022)   132,305         
Investments   (457,531)   (956,681)   320,807    (1,898,818)    
Foreign currency transactions   1,437    16            (7,450)
    (998,557)   (2,168,687)   453,112    (1,898,818)   (7,450)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:                         
Investments   15,158,741    7,293,332    5,123,773    11,262,989    867,825 
Foreign currency translations   1,430                65 
    15,160,171    7,293,332    5,123,773    11,262,989    867,890 
                          
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS   14,161,614    5,124,645    5,576,885    9,364,171    860,440 
                          
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $17,378,337   $6,077,865   $8,193,897   $10,329,053   $839,078 

 

*The Inspire International ESG ETF commenced operations on September 30, 2019.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   November 30, 2019   November 30, 2018 
FROM OPERATIONS          
Net investment income  $3,216,723   $1,274,524 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions   (998,557)   845,407 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations   15,160,171    (6,240,088)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   17,378,337    (4,120,157)
           
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS          
Total distributions paid:   (3,508,625)   (1,603,210)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders   (3,508,625)   (1,603,210)
           
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST          
Proceeds from shares sold   68,599,110    43,458,500 
Cost of shares redeemed   (9,566,081)   (2,894,337)
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest   59,033,029    40,564,163 
           
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS   72,902,741    34,840,796 
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of Year   87,770,239    52,929,443 
End of Year  $160,672,980   $87,770,239 
           
SHARE ACTIVITY          
Shares Sold   2,500,000    1,550,000 
Shares Redeemed   (350,000)   (100,000)
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   2,150,000    1,450,000 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

55

 

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   November 30, 2019   November 30, 2018 
FROM OPERATIONS          
Net investment income  $953,220   $452,751 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions   (2,168,687)   2,124,977 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations   7,293,332    (2,983,608)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   6,077,865    (405,880)
           
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS          
Total distributions paid:   (1,764,670)   (747,845)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders   (1,764,670)   (747,845)
           
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST          
Proceeds from shares sold   60,912,677    31,727,672 
Cost of shares redeemed   (16,788,007)   (9,284,905)
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest   44,124,670    22,442,767 
           
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS   48,437,865    21,289,042 
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of Year   50,788,228    29,499,186 
End of Year  $99,226,093   $50,788,228 
           
SHARE ACTIVITY          
Shares Sold   2,350,000    1,150,000 
Shares Redeemed   (650,000)   (350,000)
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   1,700,000    800,000 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   November 30, 2019   November 30, 2018 
FROM OPERATIONS          
Net investment income  $2,617,012   $904,032 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   453,112    (58,526)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   5,123,773    (1,046,294)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   8,193,897    (200,788)
           
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS          
Total distributions paid:   (2,592,260)   (905,300)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders   (2,592,260)   (905,300)
           
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST          
Proceeds from shares sold   77,661,864    46,465,856 
Cost of shares redeemed   (2,571,518)   (9,782,462)
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest   75,090,346    36,683,394 
           
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS   80,691,983    35,577,306 
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of Year   58,030,635    22,453,329 
End of Year  $138,722,618   $58,030,635 
           
SHARE ACTIVITY          
Shares Sold   3,100,000    1,900,000 
Shares Redeemed   (100,000)   (400,000)
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   3,000,000    1,500,000 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

57

 

Inspire 100 ETF
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   November 30, 2019   November 30, 2018 
FROM OPERATIONS          
Net investment income  $964,882   $546,989 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   (1,898,818)   74,631 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   11,262,989    (941,689)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   10,329,053    (320,069)
           
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS          
From return of capital       (21,298)
Total distributions paid:   (724,530)   (427,227)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders   (724,530)   (448,525)
           
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST          
Proceeds from shares sold   44,297,144    34,755,898 
Cost of shares redeemed       (1,326,126)
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest   44,297,144    33,429,772 
           
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS   53,901,667    32,661,178 
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of Year   39,084,586    6,423,408 
End of Year  $92,986,253   $39,084,586 
           
SHARE ACTIVITY          
Shares Sold   1,650,000    1,300,000 
Shares Redeemed       (50,000)
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   1,650,000    1,250,000 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

58

 

Inspire International ESG ETF
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Period Ended 
   November 30, 2019 (a) 
FROM OPERATIONS     
Net investment loss  $(21,362)
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions   (7,450)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations   867,890 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   839,078 
      
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST     
Proceeds from shares sold   11,090,970 
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest   11,090,970 
      
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS   11,930,048 
      
NET ASSETS     
Beginning of Period    
End of Period  $11,930,048 
      
SHARE ACTIVITY     
Shares Sold   450,000 
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   450,000 

 

(a)The Inspire International ESG ETF commenced operations on September 30, 2019.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Global Hope ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   November 30, 2019   November 30, 2018   November 30, 2017 (1) 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $26.20   $27.86   $25.00 
Activity from investment operations:               
Net investment income (2)   0.67    0.48    0.36 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   3.08    (1.49)   2.78 
Total from investment operations   3.75    (1.01)   3.14 
Less distributions from:               
Net investment income   (0.58)   (0.49)   (0.28)
Net realized gains   (0.16)   (0.16)    
Total distributions   (0.74)   (0.65)   (0.28)
Net asset value, end of period  $29.21   $26.20   $27.86 
Total return (6)   14.60%   (3.74)%   12.63% (4)
Net assets, at end of period (000s)  $160,673   $87,770   $52,929 
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)   0.52% (8)   0.62%   0.75%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (3)   0.54% (7)   0.62%   0.65%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (3)   2.42%   1.71%   1.80%
Portfolio Turnover Rate (5)   22%   22%   15% (4)

 

 

(1)The Inspire Global Hope ETF commenced operations on February 27, 2017.

 

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

 

(3)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(4)Not annualized.

 

(5)Portfolio turnover rate excludes portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of processing capital share transactions in Creation Units.

 

(6)Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares at net asset value on the first day and a sale at net asset value on the last day of the period. Distributions are assumed, for the purpose of this calculation, to be reinvested at the ex-dividend date net asset value per share on their respective payment dates.

 

(7)Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets after adviser recapture of waived/reimbursement fees from prior periods.

 

(8)Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets before adviser recapture of waived/reimbursement fees from prior periods.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   November 30, 2019   November 30, 2018   November 30, 2017 (1) 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $26.73   $26.82   $25.00 
Activity from investment operations:               
Net investment income (2)   0.32    0.30    0.20 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments   1.29    0.20 (7)   1.73 
Total from investment operations   1.61    0.50    1.93 
Less distributions from:               
Net investment income   (0.22)   (0.21)   (0.11)
Net realized gains   (0.56)   (0.38)    
Total distributions   (0.78)   (0.59)   (0.11)
Net asset value, end of period  $27.56   $26.73   $26.82 
Total return (6)   6.42%   1.89%   7.75% (4)
Net assets, at end of period (000s)  $99,226   $50,788   $29,499 
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)   0.64%   0.71%   0.94%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (3)   0.60%   0.62%   0.65%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (3)   1.24%   1.07%   1.06%
Portfolio Turnover Rate (5)   42%   24%   16% (4)

 

 

(1)The Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF commenced operations on February 27, 2017.

 

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

 

(3)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(4)Not annualized.

 

(5)Portfolio turnover rate excludes portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of processing capital share transactions in Creation Units.

 

(6)Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares at net asset value on the first day and a sale at net asset value on the last day of the period. Distributions are assumed, for the purpose of this calculation, to be reinvested at the ex-dividend date net asset value per share on their respective payment dates.

 

(7)The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share does not accord with the amounts in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of shareholder subscriptions and redemptions relative to fluctuating net asset values during the year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   November 30, 2019   November 30, 2018   November 30, 2017 (1) 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $24.18   $24.95   $25.00 
Activity from investment operations:               
Net investment income (2)   0.64    0.56    0.18 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   1.49    (0.81)   (0.09)
Total from investment operations   2.13    (0.25)   0.09 
Less distributions from:               
Net investment income   (0.62)   (0.52)   (0.14)
Net realized gains       (0.00) (7)    
Total distributions   (0.62)   (0.52)   (0.14)
Net asset value, end of period  $25.69   $24.18   $24.95 
Total return (6)   8.91%   (0.99)%   0.37% (4)
Net assets, at end of period (000s)  $138,723   $58,031   $22,453 
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)   0.50% (9)   0.68%   1.51%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (3)   0.58% (8)   0.62%   0.65%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (3)   2.52%   2.27%   1.81%
Portfolio Turnover Rate (5)   18%   5%   6% (4)

 

 

(1)The Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF commenced operations on July 10, 2017.

 

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

 

(3)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(4)Not annualized.

 

(5)Portfolio turnover rate excludes portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of processing capital share transactions in Creation Units.

 

(6)Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares at net asset value on the first day and a sale at net asset value on the last day of the period. Distributions are assumed, for the purpose of this calculation, to be reinvested at the ex-dividend date net asset value per share on their respective payment dates.

 

(7)Represents less than $0.005.

 

(8)Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets after adviser recapture of waived/reimbursement fees from prior periods.

 

(9)Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets before adviser recapture of waived/reimbursement fees from prior periods.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire 100 ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   November 30, 2019   November 30, 2018   November 30, 2017 (1) 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $26.06   $25.69   $25.00 
Activity from investment operations:               
Net investment income (2)   0.43    0.61    0.05 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments   3.35    0.19 (7)   0.64 
Total from investment operations   3.78    0.80    0.69 
Less distributions from:               
Net investment income   (0.31)   (0.42)    
Net realized gains   (0.01)        
Return of capital       (0.01)    
Total distributions   (0.32)   (0.43)    
Net asset value, end of period  $29.52   $26.06   $25.69 
Total return (6)   14.64%   3.09%   2.76% (4)
Net assets, at end of period (000s)  $92,986   $39,085   $6,423 
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (3)   0.57%   0.84%   3.78%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (3)   0.35%   0.35%   0.35%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (3)   1.59%   2.27%   2.41%
Portfolio Turnover Rate (5)   23%   8%   0% (4)

 

 

(1)The Inspire 100 ETF commenced operations on October 30, 2017.

 

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

 

(3)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(4)Not annualized.

 

(5)Portfolio turnover rate excludes portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of processing capital share transactions in Creation Units.

 

(6)Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares at net asset value on the first day and a sale at net asset value on the last day of the period. Distributions are assumed, for the purpose of this calculation, to be reinvested at the ex-dividend date net asset value per share on their respective payment dates.

 

(7)The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share does not accord with the amounts in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of shareholder subscriptions and redemptions relative to fluctuating net asset values during the year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Inspire International ESG ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout The Period

 

   Period Ended 
   November 30, 2019 (1) 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $25.00 
Activity from investment operations:     
Net investment loss (2)   (0.05)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments   1.56 
Total from investment operations   1.51 
Net asset value, end of period  $26.51 
Total return (4)(6)   6.04%
Net assets, at end of period (000s)  $11,930 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (3)   2.44%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (3)   (1.16)%
Portfolio Turnover Rate (4)(5)   0%

 

 

(1)The Inspire International ESG ETF commenced operations on September 30, 2019.

 

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

 

(3)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(4)Not annualized.

 

(5)Portfolio turnover rate excludes portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of processing capital share transactions in Creation Units.

 

(6)Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares at net asset value on the first day and a sale at net asset value on the last day of the period. Distributions are assumed, for the purpose of this calculation, to be reinvested at the ex-dividend date net asset value per share on their respective payment dates.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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1.ORGANIZATION

 

The Inspire Global Hope ETF (“BLES”), Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF (“ISMD”), Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF (“IBD”), Inspire 100 ETF (“BIBL”), and Inspire International ESG ETF (“WWJD”) (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) are each diversified series of Northern Lights Fund Trust IV (the “Trust”), a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on June 2, 2015, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. BLES’s investment objective seeks to replicate investment results that generally correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Inspire Global Hope Large Cap Equal Weight Index. ISMD’s investment objective seeks to replicate investment results that generally correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact Equal Weight Index. IBD’s investment objective seeks to replicate investment results that generally correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Inspire Corporate Bond Impact Equal Weight Index. BIBL’s investment objective seeks to replicate investment results that generally correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Inspire 100 Market Cap Weight Index. WWJD’s investment objective seeks to replicate the investment results that generally correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Inspire Global Hope ex-US Index. The investment objectives are non-fundamental. BLES and ISMD commenced operations on February 27, 2017. IBD commenced operations on July 10, 2017. BIBL commenced operations on October 30, 2017. WWJD commenced operations on September 30, 2019.

 

2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Funds are each investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies” including FASB Accounting Standards Update “ASU” 2013-08.

 

Securities valuation – Securities listed on an exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the regular trading session of the primary exchange on the business day the value is being determined or, in the case of securities listed on NASDAQ at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). In the absence of a sale, such securities shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the primary exchange on the day of valuation. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) are valued each day by an independent pricing service approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) based on methods which include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type, indications as to values from dealers, and general market conditions or market quotations from a major market maker in the securities. Investments valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to U.S. dollars using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. Short-term debt obligations having 60 days or less remaining until maturity, at time of

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purchase, may be valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

 

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

 

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

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Securities Lending Risk – Securities lending involves exposure to certain risks, including operational risk (i.e., the risk of losses resulting from problems in the settlement and accounting process), “gap” risk (i.e., the risk of a mismatch between the return on cash collateral reinvestments and the fees a Fund has agreed to pay a borrower), and credit, legal, counterparty and market risk. In the event a borrower does not return a Fund’s securities as agreed, the Fund may experience losses if the proceeds received from liquidating the collateral do not at least equal the value of the loaned security at the time the collateral is liquidated plus the transaction costs incurred in purchasing replacement securities.

 

Fixed Income Risk – When a Fund invests in fixed income securities, the value of your investment in the Fund will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the value of fixed income securities owned by the Fund. In general, the market price of fixed income securities with longer maturities will increase or decrease more in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term securities. Other risk factors include credit risk (the debtor may default), extension risk (an issuer may exercise its right to repay principal on a fixed rate obligation held by the Fund later than expected), and prepayment risk (the debtor may pay its obligation early, reducing the amount of interest payments). These risks could affect the value of a particular investment by each Fund, possibly causing the Fund’s share price and total return to be reduced and fluctuate more than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Securities Risk – Foreign companies are generally not subject to the same regulatory requirements of U.S. companies thereby resulting in less publicly available information about these companies. The lack of readily available public information may lead to inaccurate Inspire Impact Scores. Not all countries and jurisdictions monitor or regulate all environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors so that there may be no relevant information available for certain factors. In addition, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally differ from those applicable to U.S. companies.

 

Time Deposits – Time deposits are issued by a depository institution in exchange for the deposit of funds. The issuer agrees to pay the amount deposited plus interest to the depositor on the date specified with respect to the deposit. Time deposits do not trade in the secondary market prior to maturity. However, some time deposits may be redeemable prior to maturity and may be subject to withdrawal penalties.

 

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

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

The inputs used to measure value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of November 30, 2019 for the Funds’ assets measured at value:

 

Inspire Global Hope ETF 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Common Stocks  $159,114,766   $   $   $159,114,766 
Total  $159,114,766   $   $   $159,114,766 
                     
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Common Stocks  $98,231,002   $   $   $98,231,002 
Money Market Funds   4,103,999            4,103,999 
Total  $102,335,001   $   $   $102,335,001 
                     
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Corporate Bonds  $   $136,185,510   $   $136,185,510 
Total  $   $136,185,510   $   $136,185,510 

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Inspire 100 ETF 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Common Stocks  $92,129,718   $   $   $92,129,718 
Money Market Funds   1,543,959            1,543,959 
Total  $93,673,677   $   $   $93,673,677 
                     
Inspire International ESG ETF 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Common Stocks  $10,628,269   $   $   $10,628,269 
Total  $10,628,269   $   $   $10,628,269 

 

The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities during the period.

 

*See Portfolio of Investments for industry classification.

 

Security transactions and related income – Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized on securities purchased over the lives of the respective securities. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains or losses from sales of securities are determined by comparing the identified cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds.

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders – Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly for BLES, ISMD, BIBL, and WWJD, and monthly for IBD. Distributable net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed annually. Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (e.g., deferred losses) or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the composition of net assets based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on ex-dividend date.

 

Federal Income Taxes – The Funds comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of their taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income tax is required.

 

The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax position and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years ended November 30, 2017 – November 30, 2018, or expected to be taken in each Fund’s November 30, 2019 year-end tax returns. Each Fund identified its major tax jurisdictions as U.S. federal, Ohio (Nebraska in prior years) and foreign jurisdictions where the Fund makes significant investments. Each Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expenses, in the Statements of Operations. The Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

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Expenses – Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific Fund are charged to that Fund. Expenses, which are not readily identifiable to a specific Fund, are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable (as determined by the Board), taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the Funds in the Trust.

 

Cash – The Funds consider their investments in an FDIC insured interest bearing savings account to be cash. The Funds maintain cash balances, which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Funds maintain these balances with a high quality financial institution.

 

Foreign Currency – The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency, and income receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars using the prevailing exchange rate at the London market close. Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at the contractual currency rates established at the approximate time of the trade. Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from currency realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains and losses on the purchase and sale of foreign currencies and the difference between income accrued versus income received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.

 

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

 

3.INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the year or period ended November 30, 2019, cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding in-kind transactions and short-term investments) for the Funds were as follows:

 

   Purchases   Sales 
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $32,285,965   $28,083,353 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF  $34,777,664   $32,235,173 
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF  $28,111,475   $16,382,169 
Inspire 100 ETF  $14,389,972   $13,874,090 
Inspire International ESG ETF  $3,060,981   $ 

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For the year or period ended November 30, 2019, cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities for in-kind transactions for the Funds were as follows:

 

   Purchases   Sales 
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $63,814,543   $8,855,671 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF  $60,231,624   $16,643,380 
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF  $71,854,628   $2,397,874 
Inspire 100 ETF  $43,825,524   $ 
Inspire International ESG ETF  $6,699,463   $ 

 

4.INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

The business activities of the Funds are overseen by the Board. CWM Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) serves as the Funds’ Investment Adviser pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). The Trust has entered into a Global Custody Agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (the “Custodian”) to serve as custodian and to act as transfer and shareholder services agent. The Trust has also entered into an Underwriting Agreement with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”) to serve as the principal underwriter and distributor for the Trust.

 

Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, directs the daily operations of the Funds and supervises the performance of administrative and professional services provided by others. As compensation for its services and the related expenses borne by the Adviser, the Funds pay the Adviser a fee, computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.30% of each Fund’s average daily net assets for BLES, ISMD, IBD, and BIBL, and at an annual rate of 0.45% for WWJD. For the fiscal year or period ended November 30, 2019, the Adviser earned $397,542, $230,387, $310,796, $181,610, and $8,154 in advisory fees for BLES, ISMD, IBD, BIBL, and WWJD, respectively.

 

Pursuant to a written contract (the “Waiver Agreement”), the Adviser has agreed for BLES, ISMD, IBD and BIBL, at least until March 31, 2020, to waive a portion of its advisory fee and has agreed to reimburse the Funds for other expenses to the extent necessary so that total expenses incurred (exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short), acquired fund fees and expenses, fees and expenses associated with investments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including for example option and swap fees and expenses), or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 0.61%, 0.60%, 0.61%, and 0.35% of average daily net assets for BLES, ISMD, IBD, and BIBL, respectively. WWJD currently does not have a Waiver Agreement in place.

 

If the Adviser waives any fee or reimburses any expenses pursuant to the Waiver Agreement, and a Fund’s operating expenses are subsequently lower than its Expense Limitation, or limitation in place at time of waiver, the Adviser, on a rolling three year period, shall be entitled to reimbursement by the Fund provided that such reimbursement does not cause that Fund’s operating expense to exceed the Expense Limitation. If a Fund’s operating expenses subsequently exceed the Expense Limitation, the reimbursements for the Fund shall be suspended. For the year ended November 30, 2019, the Adviser waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses in the amount of $28,449 for ISMD and $131,308 for BIBL pursuant to the Waiver Agreement. For the year ended November 30, 2019, the Adviser recaptured $29,470 and $83,103 of previously waived fees for BLES and IBD, respectively.

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The following amounts previously waived by the Adviser are subject to recapture by the Funds by the following dates:

 

   11/30/2020   11/30/2021   11/30/2022 
ISMD  $51,103   $39,292   $28,449 
BIBL  $16,256   $117,184   $131,308 

 

The Adviser may seek reimbursement only for expenses waived or paid by it during the three years prior to such reimbursement; provided, however, that such expenses may only be reimbursed to the extent they were waived or paid after the effective date of the Waiver Agreement (or any similar agreement). The Board may terminate this expense reimbursement arrangement at any time.

 

The Trust, with respect to the Funds, has adopted a distribution and service plan (“Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay distribution fees to the distributor and other firms that provide distribution and shareholder services (“Service Providers”). If a Service Provider provides these services, the Funds may pay fees at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of average daily net assets, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act.

 

No distribution or service fees are currently paid by the Funds and there are no current plans to impose these fees. In the event Rule 12b-1 fees were charged, over time they would increase the cost of an investment in the Funds.

 

Gemini Fund Services, LLC (“GFS”) – GFS, provides administration and fund accounting services to the Trust. Pursuant to separate servicing agreements with GFS, the Funds pay GFS customary fees for providing administration and fund accounting services to the Funds. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of GFS, and are not paid any fees directly by the Funds for serving in such capacities.

 

Northern Lights Compliance Services, LLC (“NLCS”) – NLCS, an affiliate of GFS and the Distributor, provides a Chief Compliance Officer to the Trust, as well as related compliance services, pursuant to a consulting agreement between NLCS and the Trust. Under the terms of such agreement, NLCS receives customary fees from each Fund.

 

Blu Giant, LLC (“Blu Giant”) – Blu Giant, an affiliate of GFS, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as print management services for the Funds on an ad-hoc basis. For the provision of these services, Blu Giant receives customary fees from the Funds.

 

Effective February 1, 2019, NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC, the parent company of GFS and its affiliated companies including Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (“NLD”) and Northern Lights Compliance Services, LLC (“NLCS”)(collectively, the “Gemini Companies”), sold its interest in the Gemini Companies to a third party private equity firm that contemporaneously acquired Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (an independent mutual fund administration firm) and its affiliates (collectively, the “Ultimus Companies”). As a result of these separate transactions, the Gemini Companies and the Ultimus Companies are now indirectly owned through a common parent entity, The Ultimus Group, LLC.

 

5.CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Shares are not individually redeemable and may be redeemed by the Funds at the net asset value (“NAV”) only in large blocks known as “Creation Units.” Shares are created and redeemed by the Funds only in Creation Unit size aggregations of 50,000 shares for BLES, ISMD, BIBL, and WWJD, and 100,000 shares for IBD. Only Authorized Participants or transactions done through an Authorized Participant are permitted to purchase or redeem Creation Units from the Funds. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a DTC participant and, in each case, must

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have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Such transactions are generally permitted on an in-kind basis, with a balancing cash component to equate the transaction to the NAV per share of the Funds on the transaction date. Cash may be substituted equivalent to the value of certain securities generally when they are not available in sufficient quantity for delivery, not eligible for trading by the Authorized Participant or as a result of other market circumstances. In addition, the Funds may impose transaction fees on purchases and redemptions of Fund shares to cover the custodial and other costs incurred by the Funds in effecting trades. A fixed fee may be imposed on each creation and redemption transaction regardless of the number of Creation Units involved in the transaction (“Fixed Fee”). Purchases and redemptions of Creation Units for cash or involving cash-in-lieu are required to pay an additional variable charge to compensate the Funds and its ongoing shareholders for brokerage and market impact expenses relating to Creation Unit transactions (“Variable Charge,” and together with the Fixed Fee, the “Transaction Fees”). Transactions in capital shares for the Funds are disclosed in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

The Transaction Fees for the Funds’ are listed in the table below:

 

       Fee for In-Kind and Cash    Maximum Additional Variable  
  ETFs    Purchases    Charge for Cash Purchases*  
  Inspire Global Hope ETF    $5,000    2.00%*  
  Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF    $2,500    2.00%*  
  Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF    $750    2.00%*  
  Inspire 100 ETF    $750    2.00%*  
  Inspire International ESG ETF    $4,500    2.00%*  

 

*The maximum Transaction Fee may be up to 2.00% of the amount invested.

 

6.DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL

 

The tax character of fund distributions paid for the year or period ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018 was as follows:

 

For the Year and Period Ended November 30, 2019:
 
   Ordinary   Long-Term   Return     
Portfolio  Income   Capital Gains   Of Capital   Total 
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $3,219,187   $289,438   $   $3,508,625 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF   1,468,473    296,197        1,764,670 
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF   2,592,260            2,592,260 
Inspire 100 ETF   724,530            724,530 
Inspire International ESG ETF                

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For the Year Ended November 30, 2018:
 
   Ordinary   Long-Term   Return     
Portfolio  Income   Capital Gains   Of Capital   Total 
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $1,595,990   $7,220   $   $1,603,210 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF   742,015    5,830        747,845 
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF   905,300            905,300 
Inspire 100 ETF   422,936    4,291    21,298    448,525 
                     

As of November 30, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings/ (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   Undistributed   Undistributed   Post October Loss   Capital Loss   Other   Unrealized   Total 
   Ordinary   Long-Term   and   Carry   Book/Tax   Appreciation/   Accumulated 
Portfolio  Income   Capital Gains   Late Year Loss   Forwards   Differences   (Depreciation)   Earnings/(Deficits) 
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $529,628   $   $   $   $   $11,890,391   $12,420,019 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF   157,412            (238,571)       5,099,120    5,017,961 
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF   342,818    107,242                3,940,947    4,391,007 
Inspire 100 ETF   195,274            (1,137,456)       9,822,430    8,880,248 
Inspire International ESG ETF   243        (10,683)           858,808    848,368 

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis undistributed net investment income/(loss), accumulated net realized gain/(loss), and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, real estate investment trusts, passive foreign investment companies, adjustments for partnerships, and C-Corporation return of capital distributions.

 

Late year losses incurred after December 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Inspire International ESG ETF incurred and elected to defer such late year losses of $10,683.

 

At November 30, 2019, the Funds had capital loss carry forwards for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains, utilized capital loss carryforwards as follows:

 

   Non-Expiring         
Portfolio  Short-Term   Long-Term   Total   Utilized 
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $   $   $   $ 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF       238,571    238,571     
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF               4,192 
Inspire 100 ETF   310,462    826,994    1,137,456     
Inspire International ESG ETF                

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Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to realized gain (loss) on in-kind redemptions, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) adjustments and non-deductible expenses, resulted in reclassifications for the Funds for the period ended November 30, 2019 as follows:

 

   Paid     
   In   Accumulated 
Portfolio  Capital   Earnings (Losses) 
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $(556,581)  $556,581 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF   (1,369,194)   1,369,194 
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF        
Inspire 100 ETF   (3,689)   3,689 
Inspire International ESG ETF   (9,290)   9,290 

 

7.AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS

 

       Gross   Gross   Net Unrealized 
       Unrealized   Unrealized   Appreciation/ 
Portfolio  Tax Cost   Appreciation   Depreciation   (Depreciation) 
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $147,222,229   $21,314,194   $(9,421,657)  $11,892,537 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF   97,235,881    12,085,345    (6,986,225)   5,099,120 
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF   132,244,563    3,946,141    (5,194)   3,940,947 
Inspire 100 ETF   83,851,247    11,717,117    (1,894,687)   9,822,430 
Inspire International ESG ETF   9,769,526    981,293    (122,550)   858,743 

 

8.SECURITIES LENDING

 

Each Fund may lend up to 33 1/3% of the value of the securities in their portfolio to brokers, dealers and financial institutions (but not individuals) under terms of participation in a securities lending program administered by the Custodian. The securities lending agreement requires that loans are collateralized at all times in an amount equal to at least 100% of the value of any loaned securities at the time of the loan. Each Fund receives compensation in the form of fees. The amount of fees depends on a number of factors including the type of security and length of the loan. Each Fund continues to receive interest payments or dividends on the securities loaned during the borrowing period. Gain or loss in the fair value of securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan will be for the account of each Fund. Each Fund has the right under the terms of the securities lending agreement to recall the securities from the borrower on demand. The cash collateral is held by the Custodian in accordance with the custody agreement. Each Fund could experience delays in recovering their securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the borrowed securities, although the Funds are indemnified from this risk by contract with the securities lending agent.

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As of November 30, 2019, the value of the securities on loan and payable for collateral due to broker were as follows:

 

   Market Value of   Collateral Value 
   Securities on   of Securities on 
   Loan   Loan 
Inspire Small/MidCap Impact ETF   3,819,092    4,103,999 
Inspire 100 ETF   1,508,094    1,543,959 

 

The following table is a summary of the Funds’ securities loaned and related collateral, which are subject to a netting agreement as of November 30, 2019:

 

               Gross Amount Not     
               Offset in the Statement     
               of Assets and Liabilities     
       Gross Amounts   Net Amounts of             
   Gross   Offset in the   Assets Presented             
   Amounts of   Statement of   in the Statement             
   Recognized   Assets and   of Assets and   Financial   Collateral   Net 
Fund  Assets   Liabilities   Liabilities   Instruments   Received   Amount 
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF                              
Securities Lending  $4,103,999   $   $4,103,999   $   $4,103,999   $ 
Inspire 100 ETF                              
Securities Lending  $1,543,959   $   $1,543,959   $   $1,543,959   $ 

 

It is each Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from, or return excess collateral to, the borrower by the end of the next business day following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than that required under the lending contract. As of November 30, 2019 the collateral consisted of an institutional government money market funds.

 

9.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTING UPDATES

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, which changed certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removed the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. For investment companies, the amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is allowed. These amendments have been adopted with these financial statements.

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10.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued.

 

Management has determined that no other events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements other than the following.

 

The Board of Trustees declared the following distributions after November 30, 2019:

 

   Dividend Per Share   Short Term Capital Gain   Long Term Capital Gain   Ex Date  Record Date  Payable Date
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $0.0982   $0.0304   $   12/13/2019  12/16/2019  12/23/2019
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF  $0.0393   $0.0011   $0.0100   12/13/2019  12/16/2019  12/23/2019
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF  $0.0405   $0.0559   $0.0199   12/13/2019  12/16/2019  12/23/2019
Inspire 100 ETF  $0.1037   $   $   12/13/2019  12/16/2019  12/23/2019

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Trustees of Northern Lights Fund Trust IV

and the Shareholders of Inspire Global Hope ETF, Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF, Inspire Corporate
Bond Impact ETF, Inspire 100 ETF, and Inspire International ESG ETF

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Inspire Global Hope ETF, Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF, Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF, Inspire 100 ETF, and Inspire International ESG ETF, each a series of shares of beneficial interest in Northern Lights Fund Trust IV (the “Funds”), including the portfolios of investments, as of November 30, 2019, and the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights as noted in the table below, 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 November 30, 2019, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets and their financial highlights as noted in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

   
Fund Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets and the Financial Highlights Presented
   
Inspire Global Hope ETF The statement of operations for the year ended November 30, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the two-year period then ended and for the period from February 27, 2017 (commencement of operations) to November 30, 2017
   
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF The statement of operations for the year ended November 30, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the two-year period then ended and for the period from February 27, 2017 (commencement of operations) to November 30, 2017
   
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF The statement of operations for the year ended November 30, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the two-year period then ended and for the period from July 10, 2017 (commencement of operations) to November 30, 2017
   
Inspire 100 ETF The statement of operations for the year ended November 30, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the two-year period then ended and for the period from October 30, 2017 (commencement of operations) to November 30, 2017
   
Inspire International ESG ETF The statements of operations, changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from September 30, 2019 (commencement of operations) to November 30, 2019

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Basis for Opinion

 

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

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risk 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 November 30, 2019 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.

 

(-s- BBD, LLP)

 

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Funds in the Northern Lights Fund Trust IV since 2015.

 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

January 28, 2020

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November 30, 2019

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of Fund shares; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from June 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The “Actual” expenses lines in the table below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information below, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The “Hypothetical” lines in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balances or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

             
   Beginning  Ending  Expenses Paid  Expenses Paid
   Account Value  Account Value  During Period*  During Period**
Actual  6/1/2019  11/30/2019  6/1/19 - 11/30/19  6/1/19 - 11/30/19
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $1,000.00  $1,114.30  $2.92  0.55%
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF  $1,000.00  $1,113.60  $3.18  0.60%
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF  $1,000.00  $1,031.80  $2.90  0.57%
Inspire 100 ETF  $1,000.00  $1,142.80  $1.88  0.35%
Inspire International ESG ETF***  $1,000.00  $1,060.40  $4.20  2.44%
             
Hypothetical            
(5% return before expenses)            
Inspire Global Hope ETF  $1,000.00  $1,022.31  $2.79  0.55%
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF  $1,000.00  $1,022.06  $3.04  0.60%
Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF  $1,000.00  $1,022.21  $2.89  0.57%
Inspire 100 ETF  $1,000.00  $1,023.31  $1.78  0.35%
Inspire International ESG ETF***  $1,000.00  $1,004.28  $4.09  2.44%

 

*Expenses are equal to the average account value over the period, multiplied by the Fund’s annualized expense ratio net of waived/reimbursed fees, multiplied by the number of days in the period (183) divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (365).

 

“Hypothetical” expense information is presented on the basis of the full one-half year period to enable a comparison to other funds. It is based on assuming the same net expense ratio and average account value over the period, but is multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the full half-year period).

 

**Annualized.

 

***Inspire International ESG ETF commenced operations on September 30, 2019 therefore their “Actual” expenses are equal to the average account value over the period, multiplied by the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the number of days in the period (61) divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (365).

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Approval of the Investment Advisor Agreement – CWM Advisors, LLC dba Inspire

 

In connection with the Meeting of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Northern Lights Fund Trust IV (the “Trust”), held on January 17, 2019, the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, discussed the approval of an investment advisory agreement (the “Inspire Advisory Agreement”) between CWM Advisors, LLC dba Inspire (the “Adviser”) and the Trust, with respect to the Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF (“Inspire Corporate”), Inspire Global Hope ETF (“Inspire Global Hope”), Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact (“Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact”) and Inspire 100 ETF (“Inspire 100”), (together the “Inspire ETFs” or the “Funds”). In considering the approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Trustees received materials specifically relating to the Advisory Agreement.

 

The Trustees reviewed and discussed the 15(c) materials that were provided in advance of the Meeting and deliberated on the approval of the Inspire Advisory Agreement. The Trustees relied upon the advice of independent legal counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating the advisory agreement and the weight to be given to each factor considered. The conclusions reached by the Trustees were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all of the information provided and were not the result of any one factor. Moreover, each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to the approval of the Inspire Advisory Agreement.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Trustees noted that the adviser had reached its three year mark and managed approximately $253 million in assets. They reviewed the background of the key investment personnel responsible for servicing the Fund. The Trustees discussed the adviser’s adherence to the Inspire Impact Score© investment methodology. The Trustees reviewed the adviser’s practices for monitoring compliance as set forth in the investment adviser questionnaire responses. The Trust CCO noted the adequacy of the adviser’s compliance program. After further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the adviser continues to have the ability to provide a level of service consistent with their expectations.

 

Performance. The Trustees discussed the reports prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) and reviewed the performance of each Inspire ETF as compared to its Broadridge peer group and Morningstar category for the one year and since inception periods as of October 31, 2018. The Trustees considered each Fund’s respective investment objectives and each of the Fund’s peer group and Morningstar category, noting the shortage of direct comparison because none were passively managed biblically responsible ETFs:

 

Inspire 100: The Trustees considered the Fund’s performance over the one year and since inception periods and noted it underperformed its Morningstar category median and the Broadridge peer group median for both periods. However, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in-line with the Index the Fund tracks. The Trustees concluded Inspire 100’s performance was not unreasonable.

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Inspire Corporate Bond: The Trustees considered the Fund’s performance over the one year and since inception periods and noted it outperformed its Morningstar category median and Broadridge peer group median for the both periods. The Trustees noted that the Fund was the best performing Fund in its Broadridge peer group for the one-year period. The Trustees concluded Inspire Corporate Bond’s performance was not unreasonable.

 

Inspire Global Hope: The Trustees considered the Fund’s performance over the one year and since inception periods and noted it underperformed its Morningstar category median and the Broadridge peer group median for the one-year period and the period since inception. The Trustees concluded Inspire Global Hope’s performance was not unreasonable.

 

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact: The Trustees considered the Fund’s performance over the one year and since inception periods. The Trustees noted the Fund outperformed its Morningstar category median and its peer group median for the one-year period and underperformed its Morningstar category median and the Broadridge peer group median for the period since inception. The Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in line with the Index the Fund tracks for the one -year period and underperformed the Index for the period since inception. The Trustees concluded Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact’s performance was not unreasonable.

 

Fees and Expenses.

 

Inspire 100: The Trustees evaluated the Fund’s advisory fee, noting that the advisory fee of 0.30% was lower than the Broadridge peer group average and median. The Trustees discussed the Fund’s net expense ratio and noted that it was lower that its peer group average and median. They further noted that the Fund’s net expense ratio was higher than its assigned Morningstar category median but in line with its Morningstar category average. The Trustees considered that the adviser had an expense limitation in place with respect to the Fund. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s advisory fee was not unreasonable.

 

Inspire Corporate Bond: The Trustees evaluated the Fund’s advisory fee, noting that the advisory fee of 0.30% was higher than the Broadridge peer group median, and higher than the Morningstar category average and median, but within the range of the Morningstar category. The Trustees discussed the Fund’s net expense ratio and noted that it was higher than its peer group average. They further noted that the Fund’s net expense ratio was higher than its assigned Morningstar category median and average but within the range of the category. The Trustees considered that the adviser had an expense limitation in place with respect to the Fund. The Board further considered the adviser’s assertion that non-advisory fee related expenses were a driver of total operating expenses. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s advisory fee was not unreasonable.

 

Inspire Global Hope: The Trustees evaluated the Fund’s advisory fee, noting that the advisory fee of 0.30% was lower than the Broadridge peer group average and median and the Morningstar category average and median. The Trustees discussed the Fund’s net expense ratio and noted that it was higher than its peer group average. They further noted that the Fund’s net expense ratio was higher than its assigned Morningstar category median and average but within the range

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of the category. The Trustees considered that the adviser had an expense limitation in place with respect to the Fund. The Board further considered the adviser’s assertion that non-advisory fee related expenses were a driver of total operating expenses. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s advisory fee was not unreasonable.

 

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact: The Trustees evaluated the Fund’s advisory fee, noting that the advisory fee of 0.30% was lower than the Broadridge peer group median and average, and in line with the Morningstar category average and median. The Trustees discussed the Fund’s net expense ratio and noted that it was higher than its peer group average. They further noted that the Fund’s net expense ratio was higher that its assigned Morningstar category median and average but within the range of the category. The Trustees considered that the adviser had an expense limitation in place with respect to the Fund. The Board further considered the adviser’s assertion that non-advisory fee related expenses were a driver of total operating expenses and Fund size. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s advisory fee was not unreasonable.

 

Profitability. The Trustees reviewed Inspire’s profitability analysis in connection with the advisory services it provides to each of the Inspire ETFs, noting that Inspire was providing such services to each Fund at a loss. The Trustees concluded, therefore, that Inspire’s profitability with respect to each Fund was not excessive.

 

Economies of Scale. The Trustees noted that economies of scale had not yet been reached. The Trustees noted that consideration of economies of scale would be revisited if Fund assets grow significantly.

 

Conclusion. The Trustees relied upon the advice of counsel, and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating the Advisory Agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. Accordingly, having requested and received such information from Inspire as the Trustees believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Advisory Agreement, and as assisted by the advice of independent counsel, the Trustees including all of the Independent Trustees, determined that, with respect to the reapproval of the Advisory Agreement, (a) the terms of the Advisory Agreement were reasonable; (b) the advisory fee paid by each Inspire Fund was not un reasonable; and (c) the profitability of the adviser earned under the Advisory Agreement was not excessive with respect to each of the Inspire ETFs and its respective shareholders. In considering the renewal of the Advisory Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one factor as all important, but rather considered these factors collectively and determined that approval of the renewal of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of each Inspire ETF and its respective shareholders, as appropriate. Moreover, the Trustees noted that each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to each Advisory Agreement.

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November 30, 2019

 

Approval of the Investment Advisor Agreement Inspire – Inspire International ESG ETF

 

In connection with the meeting of the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or “Trustees”) of Northern Lights Fund Trust IV (the “Trust”), held on July 18, 2019, the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, discussed the approval of an investment advisory agreement (the “Inspire Advisory Agreement”) between Inspire and the Trust, with respect to Inspire International ESG ETF (the “Fund”). In considering the approval of the Inspire Advisory Agreement, the Trustees received materials specifically relating to the Inspire Advisory Agreement.

 

The Trustees reviewed and discussed the materials that were provided in advance of the Meeting and deliberated on the approval of the Inspire Advisory Agreement. The Trustees relied upon the advice of independent legal counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating the Inspire Advisory Agreement and the weight to be given to each factor considered. The conclusions reached by the Trustees were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all of the information provided and were not the result of any one factor. Moreover, each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to the approval of the Inspire Advisory Agreement.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Trustees noted that Inspire has approximately $530 million in assets under management and has been in operation since August 2015. The Trustees further noted that the adviser currently advises four Biblically Responsible Investing ETFs in the Trust and separately managed accounts using its proprietary selection methodology, Inspire Impact Score©. After further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the adviser has the ability to provide a level of service consistent with the Board’s expectations.

 

Performance. The Trustees considered the performance of the Inspire Global Hope ex-US Index that the Fund will track and the benchmark index, Vanguard FTSE All World EX-US for the one year and since inception periods. After further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the adviser has the potential to deliver positive returns to shareholders in line with the Board’s expectations.

 

Fees and Expenses. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s proposed advisory fee of 0.45% of the Fund’s average net daily assets was higher than the advisory fee for the other Inspire ETFs but was in line with the peer group average and lower than the Morningstar category average of 0.47%. They further noted that the Fund’s net expense ratio was higher than its assigned Morningstar category median and category average. The Trustees acknowledged the adviser’s assertion that advising a fund with a portfolio of investments in mostly foreign securities including emerging market securities could be more costly and complex than managing a fund with a portfolio of international and domestic securities. The Trustees noted that Inspire will not implement an expense limitation. After further discussion, the Trustees concluded that the proposed advisory fee was not unreasonable.

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Profitability. The Trustees reviewed a profitability analysis provided by the adviser and considered whether the level of anticipated profit is reasonable. They noted the adviser anticipated realizing a profit in connection with its relationship with the Fund, but agreed that such profit was not excessive, both in actual dollars and as a percentage of revenue, particularly when the adviser’s reinvestment of legitimate profits into the Fund. The Trustees concluded, after further discussion, that excessive profit is not a concern at this time.

 

Economies of Scale. The Trustees noted that economies of scale had not yet been reached as the Fund has not yet launched. The Trustees noted that consideration of economies of scale would be revisited as assets grow for the Fund.

 

Conclusion. Having requested and received such information from Inspire as the Board believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Inspire Advisory Agreement, and as assisted by the advice of independent counsel, the Board determined that approval of the Inspire Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of the Fund and its future shareholders.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
November 30, 2019

 

The business address of each Trustee and Officer is 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246. All correspondence to the Trustees and Officers should be directed to c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC, P.O. Box 541150, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

 

Independent Trustees

 

Name, Address
and Year of
Birth
Position/Term
of Office*
Principal Occupation During the Past
Five Years
Number of
Funds in
Fund
Complex**
Overseen by
Trustee
Other Directorships held
by Trustee During the Past
Five Years
Joseph Breslin
Year of Birth: 1953
Independent Trustee and Chairman of the Board since 2015 President and Consultant, Adviser Counsel, Inc. (formerly J.E. Breslin & Co.) (management consulting firm to investment advisers), (since 2009); Senior Counsel, White Oak Global Advisors, LLC. (since 2016). 5 Northern Lights Fund Trust IV (for series not affiliated with the Fund since 2015); Director, Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. (since 2000); Trustee, Kinetics Portfolios Trust (since 2000); Trustee, Forethought Variable Insurance Trust (since 2013); Trustee, BlueArc Multi-Strategy Fund (2014-2017); Hatteras Trust (2004-2016)
Thomas Sarkany
Year of Birth: 1946
Independent Trustee since 2015 Founder and President, TTS Consultants, LLC (financial services) (since 2010). 5 Northern Lights Fund Trust IV (for series not affiliated with the Fund since 2015); Arrow Investments Trust (since 2014), Arrow ETF Trust (since 2012), Trustee, Northern Lights Fund Trust II (since 2011); Director, Aquila Distributors (since 1981)
Charles Ranson
Year of Birth: 1947
Independent Trustee since 2015 Principal,Ranson & Associates (strategic analysis and planning, including risk assessment and capital formation for entrepreneurial ventures) (since 2003); 5 Northern Lights Fund Trust IV (for series not affiliated with the Fund since 2015); Advisors Preferred Trust (since November 2012)

 

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November 30, 2019

 

Officers

 

Name and Year of
Birth
Position/Term
of Office*
Principal Occupation During the Past
Five Years
Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex**
Overseen by
Trustee
Other Directorships held by
Trustee During the Past
Five Years
Wendy Wang
Year of Birth: 1970
President since 2015 Senior Vice President, Director of Tax and Compliance Administration, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (since 2012). N/A N/A
Sam Singh
Year of Birth: 1976
Treasurer since 2015 Vice President, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (since 2015); Assistant Vice President, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2011-2014). N/A N/A
Jennifer Farrell
Year of Birth: 1969
Secretary since 2017 Manager, Legal Administration, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (since 2018); Senior Paralegal, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (since 2015); Legal Trainer, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2013-2015); Senior Paralegal, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2006-2012). N/A N/A
James Ash
Year of Birth: 1976
Chief Compliance Officer since 2019 Senior Compliance Officer, Northern Lights Compliance, LLC (since 2019); Senior Vice President, National Sales Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2017-2019); Senior Vice President and Director of Legal Administration, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2012 - 2017). N/A N/A

 

*The term of office for each Trustee and officer listed above will continue indefinitely until the individual resigns or is removed.

 

**As of November 30, 2019, the Trust was comprised of 18 other active portfolios managed by unaffiliated investment advisers. The term “Fund Complex” applies only to the Fund and the five Funds managed by the same investment adviser. The Funds do not hold themselves out as related to any other series within the Trust for investment purposes, nor do they share the same investment adviser with any other series.

 

The Funds’ SAI includes additional information about the Trustees and is available free of charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-877-658-9473.

 

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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

Northern Lights Fund Trust IV

 

Rev. August 2015

 

FACTS WHAT DOES NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST IV DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

 

Why? Financial companies choose how they share your personal information.  Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some, but not all sharing.  Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.  Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.

 

What?

The types of personal information we collect and share depends on the product or service that you have with us. This information can include:

 

●         Social Security number and wire transfer instructions

 

●         account transactions and transaction history

 

●         investment experience and purchase history

 

When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.

 

How? All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business.  In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons Northern Lights Fund Trust IV chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

 

Reasons we can share
your personal
information:
Does Northern Lights Fund
Trust IV share information?
Can you limit this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes - such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus. YES NO
For our marketing purposes - to offer our products and services to you. NO We don’t share
For joint marketing with other financial companies. NO We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your transactions and records. NO We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your credit worthiness. NO We don’t share
For nonaffiliates to market to you NO We don’t share

 

QUESTIONS?   Call 1-402-493-4603

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What we do:

 

How does Northern Lights Fund Trust IV protect my personal information?

To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.

 

Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information.

 

How does Northern Lights Fund Trust IV collect my personal information?

We collect your personal information, for example, when you

●     open an account or deposit money

 

●     direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities

 

●     seek advice about your investments

 

We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies.

 

Why can’t I limit all sharing?

Federal law gives you the right to limit only:

●     sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness.

 

●     affiliates from using your information to market to you.

 

●     sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you.

 

State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.

 

Definitions
Affiliates

Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

 

●     Northern Lights Fund Trust IV has no affiliates.

Nonaffiliates

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

 

●     Northern Lights Fund Trust IV does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.

Joint marketing

A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.

 

●     Northern Lights Fund Trust IV does not jointly market.

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PROXY VOTING POLICY

 

Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-658-9473 or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

 

The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (1-800-SEC-0330). The information on Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-658-9473.

 

PREMIUM/DISCOUNT INFORMATION

 

Information regarding how often the Shares of each Fund traded on the exchange at a price above (i.e. at a premium) or below (i.e. at a discount) the NAV of the Fund during the past calendar year can be found at www.inspireinvesting.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Inspire (CWM Advisors, LLC)
650 San Benito Street
Suite 130
Hollister, CA 95023
 
ADMINISTRATOR
Gemini Fund Services, LLC
80 Arkay Drive, Suite 110
Hauppauge, NY 11788

 

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

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

 

(b)        For purposes of this item, “code of ethics” means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

 

(1)Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
(2)Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3)Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;
(4)The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5)Accountability for adherence to the code.

 

(c)        Amendments: During the period covered by the report, there have not been any amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

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

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a)Audit Fees

2019 – $58,300

2018 – $50,800

 

(b)Audit-Related Fees

2019 – None

2018 – None

 

(c)Tax Fees

2019 – $11,000

2018 – $8,800

 

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

 

(d)All Other Fees

2019 - None

2018 - None

 

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

 

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

 

(2)Percentages of Services Approved by the Audit Committee
   2019  2018
Audit-Related Fees:   0.00%   0.00%
Tax Fees:   0.00%   0.00%
All Other Fees:   0.00%   0.00%

 

(f)During the audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.

 

(g)The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant:

 

2019 - $11,000

 

(h)        The registrant's audit committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. None

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

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

 

(b)       There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Not applicable.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant) Northern Lights Fund Trust IV

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Wendy Wang

Wendy Wang, Principal Executive Officer/President

 

 

Date 2/7/20

 

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

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Wendy Wang

Wendy Wang, Principal Executive Officer/President

 

 

Date 2/7/20

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Sam Singh

Sam Singh, Principal Financial Officer/Treasurer

 

Date 2/7/20