N-Q 1 d610507dnq.htm NATIXIS FUNDS TRUST II Natixis Funds Trust II

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM N-Q

 

 

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act File Number: 811-00242

 

 

Natixis Funds Trust II

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

399 Boylston Street,

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

Coleen Downs Dinneen, Esq.

NGAM Distribution, L.P.

399 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 449-2810

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

Date of reporting period: September 30, 2013

 

 

 


ITEM 1 SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS


CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund

 

Principal
Amount
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Short-Term Investments – 80.1% of Net Assets

  
  

Certificates of Deposit – 46.0%

  

  $1,300,000      

BNP Paribas,

0.010%, 10/01/2013

   $ 1,300,000   
  2,000,000      

Credit Agricole,

0.030%, 10/01/2013

     2,000,000   
  2,000,000      

Royal Bank of Canada,

0.030%, 10/01/2013

     2,000,000   
  2,000,000      

National Bank of Kuwait,

0.230%, 10/02/2013

     2,000,000   
  1,500,000      

Credit Industriel et Commercial,

0.150%, 10/08/2013

     1,500,000   
  1,000,000      

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China,

0.330%, 10/15/2013

     1,000,000   
  1,500,000      

Agricultural Bank of China,

0.330%, 10/28/2013

     1,500,011   
  1,000,000      

Mizuho Corporate Bank,

0.210%, 12/19/2013

     999,956   
  1,000,000      

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust (NY),

0.270%, 1/10/2014

     1,000,113   
  1,500,000      

Norinchukin Bank,

0.280%, 1/10/2014

     1,500,128   
  2,000,000      

National Australia Bank,

0.220%, 1/16/2014(b)

     2,000,420   
  2,000,000      

Bank of Nova Scotia (TX),

0.320%, 2/13/2014(b)

     2,000,828   
  1,000,000      

Deutsche Bank A.G.,

0.250%, 2/26/2014

     999,917   
  1,500,000      

Bank of Montreal (IL),

0.270%, 7/28/2014(b)(c)

     1,500,256   
  2,000,000      

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (NY),

0.370%, 8/11/2014(c)

     2,000,086   
  2,000,000      

China Construction Bank Corp. (NY),

0.429%, 7/20/2015(c)(d)

     2,000,000   
     

 

 

 
        25,301,715   
     

 

 

 
  

Financial Company Commercial Paper – 20.5%

  

  1,500,000      

Sinochem Co. Ltd., (Credit Support: ANZ Banking),

0.160%, 10/03/2013(e)

     1,499,987   
  2,000,000      

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.,

0.200%, 10/08/2013(b)(e)

     1,999,962   
  2,000,000      

United Overseas Bank Limited,

0.220%, 10/11/2013(b)(e)

     1,999,970   
  2,000,000      

ING (U.S.) Funding LLC,

0.210%, 10/22/2013(e)

     1,999,848   
  800,000      

General Electric Capital Corp.,

0.200%, 12/12/2013(e)

     799,833   
  1,500,000      

Societe Generale North America,

0.405%, 1/09/2014(e)

     1,499,053   
  1,500,000      

Dexia Credit Local S.A. (NY),

0.390%, 2/20/2014(e)

     1,498,016   
     

 

 

 
        11,296,669   
     

 

 

 

 


Principal
Amount
    

Description

   Value (†)  
  

Commercial Paper – 10.0%

  

  $1,500,000      

Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Rabobank),

0.200%, 10/18/2013(e)

   $ 1,499,858   
  2,000,000      

Vermont Economic Development Authority, (Credit Support: JPMorgan Chase),

0.170%, 11/05/2013

     2,000,060   
  2,000,000      

Tennessee School Bond Authority,

0.170%, 11/20/2013

     2,000,060   
     

 

 

 
        5,499,978   
     

 

 

 
  

Other Notes – 3.6%

  

  2,000,000      

Wells Fargo,

0.342%, 10/20/2014(c)

     2,000,136   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $44,095,182)

     44,098,498   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 80.1%

(Identified Cost $44,095,182)(a)

     44,098,498   
  

Other assets less liabilities – 19.9%

     10,954,105   
     

 

 

 
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

   $ 55,052,603   
     

 

 

 

Consolidation

The Fund invests in commodity-related derivatives through its investment in the ASG Diversifying Strategies Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”). Investments of the Subsidiary have been consolidated with those of the Fund for reporting purposes. As of September 30, 2013, the value of the Fund’s investment in the Subsidiary was $4,730,884, representing 8.6% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

(†) Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, recommended by the investment adviser or subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders.

Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service.

Futures contracts are valued at their most recent settlement price.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser or subadviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

The Fund may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued on a daily basis pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Fund calculates its net asset value.

The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(a) Federal Tax Information:

At September 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on short-term investments based on a cost of $44,095,182 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

   $ 3,443   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

     (127
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 3,316   
  

 

 

 

 


Only short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of more than sixty days are valued at other than amortized cost.

At December 31, 2012, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $32,033,613 with no expiration date and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $8,029,367 with no expiration date. At December 31, 2012, late-year ordinary and post-October loss deferrals were $4,066,141. These amounts may be available to offset future realized capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by regulations.

 

(b) All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency and futures contracts.
(c) Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2013 is disclosed.
(d) Security payable on demand at par including accrued interest with thirty days notice.
(e) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies the Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. When the Fund enters into a forward foreign currency contract, it is required to pledge cash or high-quality securities equal to a percentage of the notional amount of the contract to the counterparty as an independent amount of collateral. The Fund may pledge additional collateral to the counterparty to the extent of mark-to-market losses on open contracts.

At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract to
Buy/Sell1

   Delivery
Date
  

Currency

   Units
of
Currency
     Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Buy

   12/18/2013    Australian Dollar      5,200,000       $ 4,826,925       $ 97,769   

Buy

   12/18/2013    Australian Dollar      1,000,000         928,255         (13,207

Sell

   12/18/2013    Australian Dollar      1,600,000         1,485,208         (19,038

Buy

   12/18/2013    British Pound      562,500         910,120         26,575   

Sell

   12/18/2013    British Pound      1,875,000         3,033,732         (96,314

Buy

   12/18/2013    Canadian Dollar      200,000         193,791         (375

Buy

   12/18/2013    Euro      875,000         1,183,982         27,394   

Sell

   12/18/2013    Euro      250,000         338,280         107   

Sell

   12/18/2013    Euro      3,000,000         4,059,366         (101,528

Buy

   12/18/2013    Japanese Yen      112,500,000         1,145,083         17,860   

Sell

   12/18/2013    Japanese Yen      12,500,000         127,231         60   

Sell

   12/18/2013    Japanese Yen      400,000,000         4,071,406         (45,176

Buy

   12/18/2013    New Zealand Dollar      6,500,000         5,370,230         266,982   

Buy

   12/18/2013    New Zealand Dollar      500,000         413,095         (3,740

Sell

   12/18/2013    New Zealand Dollar      1,800,000         1,487,141         (57,539

Buy

   12/18/2013    Norwegian Krone      10,000,000         1,658,239         18,365   

Buy

   12/18/2013    Norwegian Krone      2,000,000         331,648         (5,781

Sell

   12/18/2013    Norwegian Krone      2,000,000         331,648         4,274   

Sell

   12/18/2013    Norwegian Krone      2,000,000         331,648         (4,363

Buy

   12/18/2013    Singapore Dollar      125,000         99,647         842   

Sell

   12/18/2013    Singapore Dollar      125,000         99,647         (2,055

Buy

   12/18/2013    Swiss Franc      1,000,000         1,106,488         38,514   

Sell

   12/18/2013    Swiss Franc      4,250,000         4,702,576         (151,645
              

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (2,019
              

 

 

 

 

1 Counterparty is UBS AG.


Futures Contracts

The Fund and the Subsidiary may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.

When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund or the Subsidiary, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. Realized gain or loss on a futures position is equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, minus brokerage commissions. When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit the Fund’s or the Subsidiary’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities, commodities or interest rates.

Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Fund and the Subsidiary are reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, the Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.

At September 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

AEX-Index®

     10/18/2013         16       $ 1,623,853       $ (4,881

ASX SPI 200™

     12/19/2013         21         2,558,082         (21,340

E-mini Dow

     12/20/2013         105         7,899,150         (64,535

E-mini NASDAQ 100

     12/20/2013         97         6,225,460         48,496   

Euro Schatz

     12/06/2013         147         21,955,140         25,981   

Euro STOXX 50®

     12/20/2013         5         194,743         (68

FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index

     12/19/2013         58         2,296,142         10,522   

German Euro BOBL

     12/06/2013         43         7,238,995         36,189   

German Euro Bund

     12/06/2013         93         17,677,021         304,472   

Mini-Russell 2000

     12/20/2013         165         17,678,100         341,550   

Nikkei 225™

     12/12/2013         7         1,029,757         (1,536

OMXS30®

     10/18/2013         110         2,157,056         (17,196

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     12/19/2013         3         425,513         1,456   

2 Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12/31/2013         169         37,224,891         47,860   

3 Year Australia Government Bond

     12/16/2013         74         7,522,422         22,140   

5 Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12/31/2013         27         3,268,266         32,602   

10 Year Australia Government Bond

     12/16/2013         52         5,705,589         23,414   

10 Year Canada Government Bond

     12/18/2013         21         2,643,017         3,165   

10 Year Japan Government Bond

     12/11/2013         12         17,594,384         (8,749

30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond

     12/19/2013         8         1,067,000         15,344   
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ 794,886   
           

 

 

 

Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Brent Crude Oil

     10/16/2013         18       $ 1,950,660       $ (69,080

Cotton

     12/06/2013         62         2,703,510         57,455   

Gas Oil

     11/12/2013         14         1,276,800         (23,700

Gasoline

     10/31/2013         3         331,153         (2,684

Light Sweet Crude Oil

     10/22/2013         24         2,455,920         (108,040

New York Harbor ULSD

     10/31/2013         6         748,818         (13,847

Nickel

     12/18/2013         1         83,679         (237

Soybean

     11/14/2013         35         2,244,812         (117,500

Soybean Meal

     12/13/2013         75         3,040,500         (113,770
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (391,403
           

 

 

 

 


At September 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

CAC 40®

     10/18/2013         77       $ 4,318,867       $ (11,378

CBOE SPX Volatility Index

     10/15/2013         119         1,927,800         26,990   

DAX

     12/20/2013         3         871,472         2,469   

E-mini S&P 500®

     12/20/2013         246         20,593,890         (210,450

FTSE 100 Index

     12/20/2013         15         1,561,309         21,329   

FTSE MIB

     12/20/2013         16         1,885,116         22,403   

Hang Seng Index®

     10/30/2013         26         3,835,519         60,844   

IBEX 35

     10/18/2013         14         1,730,085         (37,770

MSCI Singapore

     10/30/2013         33         1,903,902         29,987   

MSCI Taiwan Index

     10/30/2013         68         1,952,280         31,960   

S&P CNX Nifty Futures

     10/31/2013         189         2,179,359         80,616   

UK Long Gilt

     12/27/2013         105         18,752,701         12,320   

10 Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12/19/2013         71         8,973,734         (49,594
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (20,274
           

 

 

 

Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Aluminum HG

     12/18/2013         7       $ 321,956       $ (7,139

Cocoa

     12/13/2013         16         422,400         (37,540

Coffee

     12/18/2013         91         3,880,013         252,000   

Copper High Grade

     12/27/2013         3         249,225         2,888   

Copper LME

     12/18/2013         1         182,550         (4,700

Corn

     12/13/2013         129         2,847,675         202,688   

Gold

     12/27/2013         5         663,500         850   

KC Wheat

     12/13/2013         37         1,368,075         (65,963

Natural Gas

     10/29/2013         45         1,602,000         105,750   

Nickel

     12/18/2013         4         334,716         (4,632

Silver

     12/27/2013         4         434,160         56,960   

Soybean Oil

     12/13/2013         103         2,539,980         121,092   

Sugar

     2/28/2014         110         2,234,848         (75,152

Wheat

     12/13/2013         58         1,967,650         (20,338

Zinc

     12/18/2013         6         287,212         (4,012
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ 522,752   
           

 

 

 

 

2 Commodity futures are held by ASG Diversifying Strategies Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary.


Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

    Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

    Level 2 - prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

    Level 3 - prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2013, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Short-Term Investments*

   $ —        $ 44,098,498      $ —         $ 44,098,498   

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     —          498,742        —           498,742   

Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     2,001,792        —          —           2,001,792   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,001,792      $ 44,597,240      $ —         $ 46,599,032   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

         

Description

   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

   $ —        $ (500,761   $ —         $ (500,761

Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

     (1,095,831     —          —           (1,095,831
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (1,095,831   $ (500,761   $ —         $ (1,596,592
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.

For the period ended September 30, 2013, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.


Derivatives

Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.

The Fund seeks to generate positive absolute returns over time rather than track the performance of any particular index. The Fund uses multiple quantitative investment models and strategies, each of which has an absolute return objective and may involve a broad range of market exposures. These market exposures, which are expected to change over time, may include exposures to the returns of equity and fixed income securities, currencies and commodities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will make extensive use of a variety of derivative instruments, in particular futures and forward contracts, to capture the exposures suggested by its absolute return strategies while also adding value through volatility management and correlation management. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund used long and short contracts on short-term interest rates, U.S. and foreign equity market indices, U.S. and foreign government bonds, foreign currencies and commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary), to capture the exposures suggested by the quantitative investment models. The Fund also used short contracts on U.S. and foreign equity market indices to hedge correlation to the global equity markets.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund as of September 30, 2013:

 

 

Assets

   Unrealized
appreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
    Unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
    Total  

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

      

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 498,742      $ —        $ 498,742   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter asset derivatives

   $ 498,742      $ —        $ 498,742   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange traded asset derivatives

      

Interest rate contracts

   $ —        $ 523,487      $ 523,487   

Equity contracts

     —          678,622        678,622   

Commodity contracts

     —          799,683        799,683   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange traded asset derivatives

     —          2,001,792        2,001,792   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total asset derivatives

   $ 498,742      $ 2,001,792      $ 2,500,534   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

   Unrealized
depreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
    Unrealized
depreciation on
futures contracts
    Total  

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

      

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (500,761   $ —        $ (500,761
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter liability derivatives

   $ (500,761   $ —        $ (500,761
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange traded liability derivatives

      

Interest rate contracts

   $ —        $ (58,343   $ (58,343

Equity contracts

     —          (369,154     (369,154

Commodity contracts

     —          (668,334     (668,334
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange traded liability derivatives

     —          (1,095,831     (1,095,831
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liability derivatives

   $ (500,761   $ (1,095,831   $ (1,596,592
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Fund’s derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of this disclosure.

Over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, are entered into pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Fund and its counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by the Fund or the counterparty to the extent of the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Collateral posted by the Fund may be in addition to the independent amount required by the counterparty. Master netting provisions allow the Fund and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Fund or the counterparty. The Fund’s ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of derivative positions subject to these provisions that are in a net liability position by counterparty, and the value of collateral pledged to counterparties for such contracts is as follows:

 

Counterparty

   Derivatives     Collateral Pledged  

UBS AG

   $ (2,019   $ 324,027   


Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by the Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. The risk of loss to the Fund from counterparty default should be limited to the extent the Fund is under collateralized for over-the-counter derivatives; however, final settlement of the Fund’s claim against any collateral received may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. Additionally, cash or securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. As of September 30, 2013, the maximum amount of loss that the Fund would incur if counterparties failed to meet their obligations, including cash held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral that could be subject to the terms of a final settlement in a bankruptcy court proceeding, is $9,198,376 and the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting arrangements is $8,699,634.

Investment Summary at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Certificates of Deposit

     46.0

Financial Company Commercial Paper

     20.5   

Commercial Paper

     10.0   

Other Notes

     3.6   

Total Investments

     80.1   

Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency and futures contracts)

     19.9   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 


CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

ASG Global Alternatives Fund

 

Principal
Amount
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Short-Term Investments – 94.9% of Net Assets

  
  

Certificates of Deposit – 63.9%

  

  $90,000,000      

Credit Agricole,

0.030%, 10/01/2013

   $ 90,000,000   
  40,600,000      

Royal Bank of Canada,

0.030%, 10/01/2013

     40,600,000   
  90,000,000      

Abbey National,

0.030%, 10/01/2013

     90,000,000   
  80,000,000      

National Bank of Kuwait,

0.230%, 10/02/2013

     80,000,000   
  30,000,000      

Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (NY),

0.260%, 10/03/2013

     30,000,000   
  85,000,000      

Credit Industriel et Commercial,

0.150%, 10/08/2013

     85,000,000   
  40,000,000      

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China,

0.330%, 10/15/2013

     40,000,000   
  60,000,000      

Agricultural Bank of China,

0.330%, 10/28/2013

     60,000,450   
  35,000,000      

Mizuho Corporate Bank,

0.210%, 11/05/2013

     35,000,700   
  50,000,000      

Westpac Banking Corp. (NY),

0.312%, 11/06/2013(b)(c)

     50,007,000   
  20,000,000      

Toronto Dominion Bank,

0.330%, 11/07/2013(c)

     20,005,060   
  15,000,000      

China Construction Bank Corp. (NY),

0.350%, 11/12/2013

     15,002,685   
  15,000,000      

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China,

0.550%, 11/18/2013

     15,007,140   
  10,000,000      

China Construction Bank Corp. (NY),

0.550%, 11/19/2013

     10,004,860   
  50,000,000      

Mizuho Corporate Bank,

0.210%, 12/19/2013

     49,997,800   
  50,000,000      

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust (NY),

0.270%, 1/10/2014(c)

     50,005,650   
  50,000,000      

Norinchukin Bank,

0.280%, 1/10/2014(c)

     50,004,250   
  50,000,000      

National Australia Bank,

0.220%, 1/16/2014

     50,010,500   
  25,000,000      

Norinchukin Bank,

0.279%, 1/29/2014(b)

     25,003,425   
  75,000,000      

Credit Suisse (NY),

0.290%, 2/07/2014(b)

     75,010,800   
  40,000,000      

Bank of Nova Scotia (TX),

0.320%, 2/13/2014(c)

     40,016,560   
  80,000,000      

Deutsche Bank A.G.,

0.250%, 2/26/2014

     79,993,360   
  70,000,000      

Bank of Montreal (IL),

0.270%, 7/28/2014(b)

     70,011,970   
  75,000,000      

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (NY),

0.370%, 8/11/2014(b)

     75,003,225   
  25,000,000      

Westpac Banking Corp. (NY),

0.272%, 8/15/2014(b)

     25,002,175   


Principal
Amount
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Certificates of Deposit – continued

  
  $25,000,000      

China Construction Bank Corp. (NY),

0.429%, 7/20/2015(b)(d)

   $ 25,000,000   
     

 

 

 
        1,275,687,610   
     

 

 

 
  

Financial Company Commercial Paper – 24.4%

  

  25,700,000      

Sinochem Co. Ltd., (Credit Support: ANZ Banking),

0.160%, 10/03/2013(e)

     25,699,771   
  40,000,000      

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.,

0.200%, 10/08/2013(e)

     39,999,240   
  20,000,000      

Sinochem Co. Ltd., (Credit Support: ANZ Banking),

0.160%, 10/09/2013(e)

     19,999,289   
  40,000,000      

United Overseas Bank Limited,

0.220%, 10/11/2013(e)

     39,999,400   
  32,650,000      

ING (U.S.) Funding LLC,

0.210%, 10/22/2013(e)

     32,647,519   
  40,000,000      

ICICI Bank Ltd., (Credit Support: Wells Fargo),

0.180%, 10/23/2013(e)

     39,997,080   
  75,000,000      

Barclays U.S. Funding,

0.110%, 11/27/2013(e)

     74,977,425   
  39,200,000      

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.,

0.180%, 12/03/2013(e)

     39,183,340   
  50,000,000      

General Electric Capital Corp.,

0.200%, 12/12/2013(e)

     49,989,550   
  50,000,000      

Societe Generale North America,

0.405%, 1/09/2014(c)(e)

     49,968,450   
  50,000,000      

Dexia Credit Local S.A. (NY),

0.390%, 2/20/2014(c)(e)

     49,933,850   
  25,000,000      

Dexia Credit Local S.A. (NY),

0.360%, 3/05/2014(e)

     24,961,650   
     

 

 

 
        487,356,564   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Paper – 4.4%

  

  25,000,000      

Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Rabobank),

0.200%, 10/10/2013(e)

     24,998,750   
  28,400,000      

Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Rabobank),

0.200%, 10/18/2013(e)

     28,397,317   
  19,500,000      

Vermont Economic Development Authority, (Credit Support: JPMorgan Chase),

0.170%, 11/05/2013

     19,500,585   
  10,000,000      

Tennessee School Bond Authority,

0.170%, 11/14/2013

     10,000,400   
  4,200,000      

Tennessee School Bond Authority,

0.170%, 11/20/2013

     4,200,126   
     

 

 

 
        87,097,178   
     

 

 

 
  

Other Notes – 2.2%

  

  20,000,000      

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 1,

0.338%, 10/07/2014(b)

     20,000,240   
  25,000,000      

Wells Fargo,

0.342%, 10/20/2014(b)

     25,001,700   
     

 

 

 
        45,001,940   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $1,895,019,397)

     1,895,143,292   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 94.9%

(Identified Cost $1,895,019,397)(a)

     1,895,143,292   
  

Other assets less liabilities – 5.1%

     100,921,270   
     

 

 

 
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

   $ 1,996,064,562   
     

 

 

 


Consolidation

The Fund invests in commodity-related derivatives through its investment in the ASG Global Alternatives Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”). Investments of the Subsidiary have been consolidated with those of the Fund for reporting purposes. As of September 30, 2013, the value of the Fund’s investment in the Subsidiary was $25,599,336, representing 1.3% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

(†) Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, recommended by the investment adviser or subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders.

Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service.

Futures contracts are valued at their most recent settlement price.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser or subadviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

The Fund may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued on a daily basis pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Fund calculates its net asset value.

The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(a) Federal Tax Information:

At September 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on short-term investments based on a cost of $1,895,019,397 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

   $ 146,560   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

     (22,665
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 123,895   
  

 

 

 

Only short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of more than sixty days are valued at other than amortized cost.

 

(b) Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2013 is disclosed.
(c) All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency and futures contracts.
(d) Security payable on demand at par including accrued interest with thirty days notice.
(e) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
 


Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies the Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. When the Fund enters into a forward foreign currency contract, it is required to pledge cash or high-quality securities equal to a percentage of the notional amount of the contract to the counterparty as an independent amount of collateral. The Funds may pledge additional collateral to the counterparty to the extent of mark-to-market losses on open contracts.

At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract to
Buy/Sell1

   Delivery
Date
    

Currency

   Units
of
Currency
     Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Sell

     12/18/2013       Australian Dollar      11,500,000       $ 10,674,930       $ (216,221

Sell

     12/18/2013       British Pound      5,437,500         8,797,824         (316,161

Sell

     12/18/2013       Canadian Dollar      5,000,000         4,844,784         (95,490

Buy

     12/18/2013       Euro      55,625,000         75,267,415         1,756,138   

Sell

     12/18/2013       Euro      54,000,000         73,068,592         (1,418,707

Buy

     12/18/2013       Japanese Yen      9,112,500,000         92,751,714         894,296   

Sell

     12/18/2013       Japanese Yen      34,412,500,000         350,268,133         (4,160,464

Buy

     12/18/2013       Swedish Krona      172,000,000         26,716,070         789,474   

Sell

     12/18/2013       Swedish Krona      92,000,000         14,289,991         166,255   

Sell

     12/18/2013       Swiss Franc      30,250,000         33,471,275         (1,168,881
              

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (3,769,761
              

 

 

 

 

1 Counterparty is UBS AG.

Futures Contracts

The Fund and the Subsidiary may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.

When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund or the Subsidiary, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. Realized gain or loss on a futures position is equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, minus brokerage commissions. When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit the Fund’s or the Subsidiary’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities, commodities or interest rates.

Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Fund and the Subsidiary are reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, the Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.

At September 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

DAX

     12/20/2013         827       $ 240,235,903       $ (195,791

E-mini S&P 500®

     12/20/2013         5,661         473,910,615         4,828,642   

Eurodollar

     6/16/2014         1,163         289,688,762         249,288   

FTSE 100 Index

     12/20/2013         1,260         131,149,922         (2,915,115

Hang Seng Index®

     10/30/2013         303         44,698,546         (709,067

TOPIX

     12/12/2013         755         91,902,691         1,219,035   
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ 2,476,992   
           

 

 

 

 


Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Brent Crude Oil

     10/16/2013         43       $ 4,659,910       $ (223,600

Copper LME

     12/18/2013         221         40,343,550         316,859   

Gas Oil

     11/12/2013         57         5,198,400         (118,800

Light Sweet Crude Oil

     10/22/2013         675         69,072,750         (3,658,500

Natural Gas

     10/29/2013         197         7,013,200         (462,950

New York Harbor ULSD

     10/31/2013         4         499,212         (11,760
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (4,158,751
           

 

 

 

At September 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

German Euro Bund

     12/06/2013         607       $ 115,375,822       $ (2,694,580

UK Long Gilt

     12/27/2013         146         26,075,185         (333,267

10 Year Japan Government Bond

     12/11/2013         116         170,079,048         (1,089,374

10 Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12/19/2013         1,045         132,078,203         (1,903,836
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (6,021,057
           

 

 

 

 

Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Aluminum HG

     12/18/2013         5       $ 229,969       $ (5,219

Copper LME

     12/18/2013         250         45,637,500         (1,175,000

Gold

     12/27/2013         233         30,919,100         (116,180

Nickel

     12/18/2013         95         7,949,505         (143,355

Zinc

     12/18/2013         5         239,344         (3,344
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (1,443,098
           

 

 

 

 

2 Commodity futures are held by ASG Global Alternatives Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

    Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

    Level 2 - prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

    Level 3 - prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2013, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Short-Term Investments*

   $ —         $ 1,895,143,293       $ —         $ 1,895,143,293   

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     —           3,606,163         —           3,606,163   

Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     6,613,824         —           —           6,613,824   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 6,613,824       $ 1,898,749,456       $ —         $ 1,905,363,280   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 


Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

   $ —        $ (7,375,924   $ —         $ (7,375,924

Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

     (15,759,738     —          —           (15,759,738
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (15,759,738   $ (7,375,924   $ —         $ (23,135,662
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.

For the period ended September 30, 2013, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Derivatives

Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.

The Fund seeks to achieve long and short exposure to global equity, bond, currency and commodity markets through a wide range of derivative instruments and direct investments. These investments are intended to provide the Fund with risk and return characteristics similar to those of a diversified portfolio of hedge funds. The Fund uses quantitative models to estimate the market exposures that drive the aggregate returns of a diverse set of hedge funds, and seeks to use a variety of derivative instruments to capture such exposures in the aggregate. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will make extensive use of derivative instruments, in particular futures and forward contracts on global equity and fixed income securities, securities indices, currencies, commodities and other instruments. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund used long contracts on U.S. and foreign equity market indices and short-term interest rates, and long and short contracts on U.S. and foreign government bonds, commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary) and foreign currencies in accordance with these objectives.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund as of September 30, 2013:

 

Assets

   Unrealized
appreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
    Unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
    Total  

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

      

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 3,606,163      $ —        $ 3,606,163   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter asset derivatives

   $ 3,606,163      $ —        $ 3,606,163   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange traded asset derivatives

      

Interest rate contracts

   $ —        $ 249,288      $ 249,288   

Equity contracts

     —          6,047,677        6,047,677   

Commodity contracts

     —          316,859        316,859   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange traded asset derivatives

     —          6,613,824        6,613,824   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total asset derivatives

   $ 3,606,163      $ 6,613,824      $ 10,219,987   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

   Unrealized
depreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
    Unrealized
depreciation on
futures contracts
    Total  

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

      

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (7,375,924   $ —        $ (7,375,924
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter liability derivatives

   $ (7,375,924   $ —        $ (7,375,924
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange traded liability derivatives

      

Interest rate contracts

   $ —        $ (6,021,057   $ (6,021,057

Equity contracts

     —          (3,819,973     (3,819,973

Commodity contracts

     —          (5,918,708     (5,918,708
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange traded liability derivatives

     —          (15,759,738     (15,759,738
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liability derivatives

   $ (7,375,924   $ (15,759,738   $ (23,135,662
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Fund’s derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of this disclosure.

Over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, are entered into pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Fund and its counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by the Fund or the counterparty to the extent of the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Collateral posted by the Fund may be in addition to the independent amount required by the counterparty. Master netting provisions allow the Fund and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Fund or the counterparty. The Fund’s ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of derivative positions subject to these provisions that are in a net liability position by counterparty, and the value of collateral pledged to counterparties for such contracts is as follows:

 

Counterparty

   Derivatives     Collateral
Pledged
 

UBS AG

   $ (3,769,761   $ 14,390,000   


Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by the Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. The risk of loss to the Fund from counterparty default should be limited to the extent the Fund is under collateralized for over-the-counter derivatives; however, final settlement of the Fund’s claim against any collateral received may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. Additionally, cash or securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. As of September 30, 2013, the maximum amount of loss that the Fund would incur if counterparties failed to meet their obligations, including cash held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral that could be subject to the terms of a final settlement in a bankruptcy court proceeding, is $90,261,337 and the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting arrangements is $86,655,174.

Investment Summary at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Certificates of Deposit

     63.9

Financial Company Commercial Paper

     24.4   

Commercial Paper

     4.4   

Other Notes

     2.2   

Total Investments

     94.9   

Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency and futures contracts)

     5.1   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 


CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Principal
Amount
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Short-Term Investments – 88.7% of Net Assets

  

  

Certificates of Deposit – 54.6%

  

  $22,700,000      

Credit Agricole,

0.030%, 10/01/2013

   $ 22,700,000   
  30,000,000      

National Bank of Kuwait,

0.230%, 10/02/2013

     30,000,000   
  30,000,000      

Credit Industriel et Commericial,

0.150%, 10/08/2013

     30,000,000   
  20,000,000      

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China,

0.330%, 10/15/2013

     20,000,000   
  20,000,000      

Agricultural Bank of China,

0.330%, 10/28/2013

     20,000,150   
  25,050,000      

Westpac Banking Corp. (NY),

0.312%, 11/06/2013(b)(c)

     25,053,507   
  15,000,000      

Toronto Dominion Bank,

0.330%, 11/07/2013(b)

     15,003,795   
  5,000,000      

China Construction Bank Corp. (NY),

0.350%, 11/12/2013

     5,000,895   
  30,000,000      

Mizuho Corporate Bank,

0.210%, 12/19/2013

     29,998,680   
  25,000,000      

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust (NY),

0.270%, 1/10/2014(b)

     25,002,825   
  25,000,000      

Norinchukin Bank,

0.279%, 1/10/2014(c)

     25,002,125   
  25,000,000      

National Australia Bank,

0.220%, 1/16/2014

     25,005,250   
  30,000,000      

Credit Suisse (NY),

0.290%, 2/07/2014(b)(c)

     30,004,320   
  25,000,000      

Bank of Nova Scotia (TX),

0.320%, 2/13/2014(b)

     25,010,350   
  25,000,000      

Deutsche Bank A.G.,

0.250%, 2/26/2014

     24,997,925   
  15,000,000      

Bank of Montreal (IL),

0.270%, 7/28/2014(c)

     15,002,565   
  25,000,000      

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (NY),

0.370%, 8/11/2014(c)

     25,001,075   
  15,000,000      

China Construction Bank Corp. (NY),

0.429%, 7/20/2015(c)(d)

     15,000,000   
     

 

 

 
        407,783,462   
     

 

 

 
  

Financial Company Commercial Paper – 24.4%

  

  22,000,000      

Sinochem Co. Ltd., (Credit Support: ANZ Banking),

0.160%, 10/03/2013(e)

     21,999,804   
  25,000,000      

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.,

0.200%, 10/08/2013(e)

     24,999,525   
  5,000,000      

Sinochem Co. Ltd., (Credit Support: ANZ Banking),

0.160%, 10/09/2013(e)

     4,999,822   
  30,000,000      

United Overseas Bank Limited,

0.220%, 10/11/2013(e)

     29,999,550   
  30,000,000      

Barclays U.S. Funding,

0.110%, 11/27/2013(e)

     29,990,970   
  25,000,000      

General Electric Capital Corp.,

0.200%, 12/12/2013(e)

     24,994,775   
  25,500,000      

Societe Generale North America,

0.405%, 1/09/2014(b)(e)

     25,483,910   


Principal
Amount
    

Description

   Value (†)  
  

Financial Company Commercial Paper – continued

  

  20,000,000      

Dexia Credit Local S.A. (NY),

0.390%, 2/20/2014(e)

   $ 19,973,540   
     

 

 

 
        182,441,896   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Paper – 7.0%

  

  20,000,000      

Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Rabobank),

0.200%, 10/18/2013(e)

     19,998,111   
  20,800,000      

Vermont Economic Development Authority, (Credit Support: JPMorgan Chase),

0.170%, 11/05/2013

     20,800,624   
  11,761,000      

Tennessee School Bond Authority,

0.170%, 11/20/2013

     11,761,353   
     

 

 

 
        52,560,088   
     

 

 

 
  

Other Notes – 2.7%

  

  5,000,000      

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 1,

0.338%, 10/07/2014(c)

     5,000,060   
  15,000,000      

Wells Fargo,

0.342%, 10/20/2014(c)

     15,001,020   
     

 

 

 
        20,001,080   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $662,732,627)

     662,786,526   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 88.7%

(Identified Cost $662,732,627)(a)

     662,786,526   
  

Other assets less liabilities – 11.3%

     84,187,879   
     

 

 

 
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

   $ 746,974,405   
     

 

 

 

Consolidation

The Fund invests in commodity-related derivatives through its investment in the ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund, a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”). Investments of the Subsidiary have been consolidated with those of the Fund for reporting purposes. As of September 30, 2013, the value of the Fund’s investment in the Subsidiary was $31,136,184, representing 4.2% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

(†) Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, recommended by the investment adviser or subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders.

Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service.

Futures contracts are valued at their most recent settlement price.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser or subadviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

The Fund may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued on a daily basis pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Fund calculates its net asset value.

The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(a) Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):


At September 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $662,732,627 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

   $ 61,099   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

     (7,200
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 53,899   
  

 

 

 

Only short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of more than 60 days are valued at other than amortized cost.

 

(b) All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency and futures contracts.
(c) Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2013 is disclosed.
(d) Security payable on demand at par including accrued interest with thirty days notice.
(e) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies the Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. When the Fund enters into a forward foreign currency contract, it is required to pledge cash or high-quality securities equal to a percentage of the notional amount of the contract to the counterparty as an independent amount of collateral. The Fund may pledge additional collateral to the counterparty to the extent of mark-to-market losses on open contracts.

At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract to
Buy/Sell1

   Delivery
Date
    

Currency

   Units
of
Currency
     Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Buy

     12/18/2013       Australian Dollar      15,200,000       $ 14,109,473       $ 203,693   

Buy

     12/18/2013       Australian Dollar      9,400,000         8,725,595         (146,892

Sell

     12/18/2013       Australian Dollar      24,200,000         22,463,766         (455,004

Buy

     12/18/2013       British Pound      17,375,000         28,112,588         541,947   

Sell

     12/18/2013       British Pound      812,500         1,314,617         (47,243

Buy

     12/18/2013       Canadian Dollar      37,000,000         35,851,402         199,005   

Buy

     12/18/2013       Canadian Dollar      11,300,000         10,949,212         (21,206

Sell

     12/18/2013       Canadian Dollar      52,000,000         50,385,754         (993,094

Buy

     12/18/2013       Euro      35,750,000         48,374,114         525,911   

Buy

     12/18/2013       Euro      6,875,000         9,302,714         (6,029

Sell

     12/18/2013       Japanese Yen      2,887,500,000         29,390,461         (243,146

Buy

     12/18/2013       New Zealand Dollar      23,400,000         19,332,829         346,261   

Buy

     12/18/2013       New Zealand Dollar      14,400,000         11,897,125         (107,708

Sell

     12/18/2013       New Zealand Dollar      21,100,000         17,432,594         (911,568

Buy

     12/18/2013       Norwegian Krone      68,000,000         11,276,026         28,794   

Buy

     12/18/2013       Norwegian Krone      176,000,000         29,185,008         (841,709

Sell

     12/18/2013       Norwegian Krone      230,000,000         38,139,499         (422,406

Buy

     12/18/2013       Singapore Dollar      77,250,000         61,581,770         208,359   

Sell

     12/18/2013       Singapore Dollar      44,125,000         35,175,348         (563,243

Buy

     12/18/2013       Swedish Krona      102,000,000         15,843,251         155,218   

Buy

     12/18/2013       Swedish Krona      82,000,000         12,736,731         (154,885

Sell

     12/18/2013       Swedish Krona      82,000,000         12,736,731         (376,377

Buy

     12/18/2013       Swiss Franc      37,375,000         41,355,006         774,948   

Sell

     12/18/2013       Swiss Franc      8,875,000         9,820,085         (347,710

Buy

     12/18/2013       Turkish Lira      17,100,000         8,349,532         133,616   

Buy

     12/18/2013       Turkish Lira      43,500,000         21,240,037         (406,523

Sell

     12/18/2013       Turkish Lira      74,700,000         36,474,271         (931,056
              

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (3,858,047
              

 

 

 

 

1 Counterparty is UBS AG.


Futures Contracts

The Fund and the Subsidiary may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.

When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund or the Subsidiary, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. Realized gain or loss on a futures position is equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, minus brokerage commissions. When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit the Fund’s or the Subsidiary’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities, commodities or interest rates.

Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Fund and the Subsidiary are reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, the Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.

At September 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

AEX-Index®

     10/18/2013         446       $ 45,264,915       $ (580,154

ASX SPI 200™

     12/19/2013         488         59,444,962         (489,399

CAC 40®

     10/18/2013         543         30,456,425         (11,019

DAX

     12/20/2013         140         40,668,714         (120,810

E-mini Dow

     12/20/2013         577         43,407,710         (399,780

E-mini NASDAQ 100

     12/20/2013         737         47,300,660         487,157   

E-mini S&P 500®

     12/20/2013         451         37,755,465         272,303   

Euribor

     6/16/2014         3,446         1,161,168,389         149,879   

Euro Schatz

     12/06/2013         1,357         202,674,315         44,272   

Euro STOXX 50®

     12/20/2013         903         35,170,554         97,730   

Eurodollar

     6/16/2014         5,496         1,368,984,900         1,011,263   

FTSE 100 Index

     12/20/2013         401         41,738,983         (868,459

FTSE MIB

     12/20/2013         213         25,095,606         (312,651

FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index

     12/19/2013         858         33,967,067         335,842   

German Euro BOBL

     12/06/2013         732         123,231,256         662,071   

German Euro Bund

     12/06/2013         225         42,766,985         225,615   

Hang Seng Index®

     10/30/2013         295         43,518,386         (690,345

IBEX 35

     10/18/2013         281         34,725,271         871,075   

Mini-Russell 2000

     12/20/2013         374         40,070,360         748,210   

MSCI Singapore

     10/30/2013         738         42,578,167         (658,850

MSCI Taiwan Index

     10/30/2013         1,442         41,399,820         (677,740

Nikkei 225™

     12/12/2013         233         34,276,209         104,512   

OMXS30®

     10/18/2013         2,149         42,141,025         (499,038

S&P CNX Nifty Futures Index

     10/31/2013         1,374         15,843,594         (613,576

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     12/19/2013         338         47,941,168         (234,292

Sterling

     6/18/2014         145         29,153,321         (1,467

TOPIX

     12/12/2013         313         38,100,056         202,899   

2 Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12/31/2013         2,335         514,320,237         371,315   

3 Year Australia Government Bond

     12/16/2013         546         55,503,275         100,128   

5 Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12/31/2013         370         44,787,344         116,008   

10 Year Japan Government Bond

     12/11/2013         152         222,862,200         1,576,479   

10 Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12/19/2013         229         28,943,453         72,781   

30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond

     12/19/2013         3         400,125         94   
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ 1,292,053   
           

 

 

 

 


Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Brent Crude Oil

     10/16/2013         154       $ 16,688,980       $ (800,800

Cocoa

     12/13/2013         379         10,005,600         321,280   

Cotton

     12/06/2013         17         741,285         —     

Gas Oil

     11/12/2013         9         820,800         (17,775

Gasoline

     10/31/2013         44         4,856,913         (39,362

Light Sweet Crude Oil

     10/22/2013         125         12,791,250         (677,500

Live Cattle

     12/31/2013         77         4,064,830         4,690   

Soybean

     11/14/2013         148         9,492,350         (459,175

Soybean Meal

     12/13/2013         264         10,702,560         (255,140
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (1,923,782
           

 

 

 

At September 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

UK Long Gilt

     12/27/2013         78       $ 13,930,578       $ (168,544

10 Year Australia Government Bond

     12/16/2013         74         8,119,493         (203,758

10 Year Canada Government Bond

     12/18/2013         68         8,558,342         (81,627
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (453,929
           

 

 

 

 

Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Aluminum HG

     12/18/2013         382       $ 17,569,612       $ (398,712

Coffee

     12/18/2013         362         15,434,775         983,288   

Copper High Grade

     12/27/2013         13         1,079,975         (27,525

Copper LME

     12/18/2013         4         730,200         (18,800

Corn

     12/13/2013         845         18,653,375         1,276,325   

Gold

     12/27/2013         72         9,554,400         (59,520

KC Wheat

     12/13/2013         232         8,578,200         (425,900

Natural Gas

     10/29/2013         128         4,556,800         106,760   

Nickel

     12/18/2013         111         9,288,369         (167,499

NY Harbor ULSD

     10/31/2013         1         124,803         (1,235

Silver

     12/27/2013         57         6,186,780         (19,480

Soybean Oil

     12/13/2013         1,110         27,372,600         2,200,314   

Sugar

     2/28/2014         539         10,950,755         (368,245

Wheat

     12/13/2013         473         16,046,525         (56,850

Zinc

     12/18/2013         325         15,557,344         (327,247
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ 2,695,674   
           

 

 

 

 

2 Commodity futures are held by ASG Managed Futures Strategy Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary.


Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

    Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

    Level 2 - prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

    Level 3 - prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2013, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Short-Term Investments*

   $ —         $ 662,786,526       $ —         $ 662,786,526   

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     —           3,117,752         —           3,117,752   

Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     12,342,290         —           —           12,342,290   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 12,342,290       $ 665,904,278       $ —         $ 678,246,568   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

   $ —        $ (6,975,799   $ —         $ (6,975,799

Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

     (10,732,274     —        $ —           (10,732,274
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (10,732,274   $ (6,975,799   $ —         $ (17,708,073
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the period ended September 30, 2013, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.


Derivatives

Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.

The Fund seeks to generate positive absolute returns over time rather than track the performance of any particular index. The Fund uses multiple quantitative investment models and strategies, each of which has an absolute return objective and may involve a broad range of market exposures. These market exposures, which are expected to change over time, may include exposures to the returns of equity and fixed income securities, currencies and commodities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will make extensive use of a variety of derivative instruments, in particular futures and forward contracts, to capture the exposures suggested by its absolute return strategies while also adding value through volatility management and correlation management. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund used long contracts on U.S. equity market indices and long and short contracts on short-term interest rates, foreign equity market indices, U.S. and foreign government bonds, foreign currencies and commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary) in accordance with these objectives.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund as of September 30, 2013:

 

Assets

   Unrealized
appreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
     Unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
     Total  

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

        

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 3,117,752       $ —         $ 3,117,752   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter asset derivatives

   $ 3,117,752       $ —         $ 3,117,752   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange traded asset derivatives

        

Interest rate contracts

   $ —         $ 4,329,905       $ 4,329,905   

Equity contracts

     —           3,119,728         3,119,728   

Commodity contracts

     —           4,892,657         4,892,657   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total exchange traded asset derivatives

     —           12,342,290         12,342,290   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total asset derivatives

   $ 3,117,752       $ 12,342,290       $ 12,342,290   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

   Unrealized
appreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
    Unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
    Total  

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

      

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (6,975,799   $ —        $ (6,975,799
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter asset derivatives

   $ (6,975,799   $ —        $ (6,975,799
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange traded asset derivatives

      

Interest rate contracts

   $ —        $ (455,397   $ (455,397

Equity contracts

     —          (6,156,112     (6,156,112

Commodity contracts

     —          (4,120,765     (4,120,765
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange traded asset derivatives

     —          10,732,274        10,732,274   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total asset derivatives

   $ (6,975,799   $ 10,732,274      $ 10,732,274   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Fund’s derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of this disclosure.

Over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, are entered into pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Fund and its counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by the Fund or the counterparty to the extent of the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Collateral posted by the Fund may be in addition to the independent amount required by the counterparty. Master netting provisions allow the Fund and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Fund or the counterparty. The Fund’s ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of derivative positions subject to these provisions that are in a net liability position by counterparty, and the value of collateral pledged to counterparties for such contracts is as follows:

 

Counterparty

   Derivatives     Collateral Pledged  

UBS AG

   $ (3,858,047   $ 10,114,855   


Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by the Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. The risk of loss to the Fund from counterparty default should be limited to the extent the Fund is under collateralized for over-the-counter derivatives; however, final settlement of the Fund’s claim against any collateral received may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. Additionally, cash or securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. As of September 30, 2013, the maximum amount of loss that the Fund would incur if counterparties failed to meet their obligations, including securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral that could be subject to the terms of a final settlement in a bankruptcy court proceeding, is $92,132,796 and the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting arrangements is $89,015,044.

Investment Summary at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Certificates of Deposit

     54.6

Financial Company Commercial Paper

     24.4   

Commercial Paper

     7.0   

Other Notes

     2.7   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     88.7   

Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency and futures contracts)

     11.3   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

ASG Tactical U.S. Market Fund

 

Shares

    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – 49.0% of Net Assets

  

  

Aerospace & Defense – 1.2%

  

  514      

Boeing Co. (The)

   $ 60,395   
  319      

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     30,388   
  354      

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     24,022   
  603      

United Technologies Corp.

     65,016   
     

 

 

 
     179,821   
     

 

 

 
  

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.8%

  

  405      

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

     24,122   
  321      

FedEx Corp.

     36,629   
  578      

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     52,812   
     

 

 

 
     113,563   
     

 

 

 
  

Auto Components – 0.1%

  

  875      

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(b)

     19,644   
     

 

 

 
  

Automobiles – 0.2%

  

  936      

General Motors Co.(b)

     33,668   
     

 

 

 
  

Beverages – 1.3%

  

  2,440      

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     92,427   
  553      

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

     24,785   
  1,025      

PepsiCo, Inc.

     81,488   
     

 

 

 
     198,700   
     

 

 

 
  

Biotechnology – 1.3%

  

  604      

Amgen, Inc.

     67,612   
  223      

Biogen Idec, Inc.(b)

     53,689   
  1,171      

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(b)

     73,586   
     

 

 

 
     194,887   
     

 

 

 
  

Chemicals – 1.2%

  

  227      

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

     24,191   
  685      

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

     40,114   
  269      

Ecolab, Inc.

     26,566   
  391      

Monsanto Co.

     40,809   
  256      

Praxair, Inc.

     30,774   
  213      

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

     18,169   
     

 

 

 
     180,623   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Banks – 1.0%

  

  2,950      

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     24,367   
  2,924      

Wells Fargo & Co.

     120,820   
     

 

 

 
     145,187   
     

 

 

 
  

Communications Equipment – 1.1%

  

  3,563      

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     83,445   
  1,163      

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     78,340   
     

 

 

 
     161,785   
     

 

 

 
  

Computers & Peripherals – 2.3%

  

  498      

Apple, Inc.

     237,421   


Shares

    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – continued

  

  

Computers & Peripherals – continued

  

  1,826      

EMC Corp.

   $ 46,673   
  1,928      

Hewlett-Packard Co.

     40,449   
  650      

NetApp, Inc.

     27,703   
     

 

 

 
     352,246   
     

 

 

 
  

Construction & Engineering – 0.2%

  

  818      

Quanta Services, Inc.(b)

     22,503   
     

 

 

 
  

Consumer Finance – 0.9%

  

  739      

American Express Co.

     55,809   
  596      

Capital One Financial Corp.

     40,969   
  649      

Discover Financial Services

     32,801   
     

 

 

 
     129,579   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Financial Services – 2.9%

  

  6,886      

Bank of America Corp.

     95,027   
  1,084      

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(b)

     123,045   
  1,951      

Citigroup, Inc.

     94,643   
  2,286      

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     118,163   
     

 

 

 
     430,878   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.1%

  

  2,800      

AT&T, Inc.

     94,696   
  1,533      

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     71,530   
     

 

 

 
     166,226   
     

 

 

 
  

Electric Utilities – 1.0%

  

  513      

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     22,239   
  529      

Duke Energy Corp.

     35,327   
  358      

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     28,697   
  439      

Northeast Utilities

     18,109   
  701      

PPL Corp.

     21,296   
  722      

Southern Co. (The)

     29,732   
     

 

 

 
     155,400   
     

 

 

 
  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.2%

  

  2,119      

Corning, Inc.

     30,916   
     

 

 

 
  

Energy Equipment & Services – 1.1%

  

  440      

Cameron International Corp.(b)

     25,683   
  810      

Halliburton Co.

     39,002   
  624      

Noble Corp.

     23,568   
  873      

Schlumberger Ltd.

     77,138   
     

 

 

 
     165,391   
     

 

 

 
  

Food & Staples Retailing – 0.8%

  

  1,088      

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     80,468   
  807      

Walgreen Co.

     43,417   
     

 

 

 
     123,885   
     

 

 

 
  

Food Products – 0.7%

  

  877      

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

     32,309   
  371      

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     27,550   


Shares

    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – continued

  

  

Food Products – continued

  

  1,530      

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A

   $ 48,073   
     

 

 

 
     107,932   
     

 

 

 
  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.4%

  

  261      

CR Bard, Inc.

     30,067   
  633      

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

     33,954   
     

 

 

 
     64,021   
     

 

 

 
  

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.5%

  

  584      

Aetna, Inc.

     37,388   
  822      

Express Scripts Holding Co.(b)

     50,783   
  351      

Humana, Inc.

     32,759   
  312      

McKesson Corp.

     40,030   
  866      

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     62,014   
     

 

 

 
     222,974   
     

 

 

 
  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.7%

  

  675      

McDonald’s Corp.

     64,942   
  595      

Starbucks Corp.

     45,797   
     

 

 

 
     110,739   
     

 

 

 
  

Household Durables – 0.4%

  

  435      

Garmin Ltd.

     19,657   
  756      

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

     20,790   
  154      

Whirlpool Corp.

     22,552   
     

 

 

 
     62,999   
     

 

 

 
  

Household Products – 0.8%

  

  1,636      

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     123,665   
     

 

 

 
  

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.6%

  

  489      

3M Co.

     58,391   
  581      

Danaher Corp.

     40,275   
  5,929      

General Electric Co.

     141,644   
     

 

 

 
     240,310   
     

 

 

 
  

Insurance – 2.5%

  

  391      

ACE Ltd.

     36,582   
  640      

Allstate Corp. (The)

     32,352   
  1,164      

American International Group, Inc.

     56,605   
  360      

Chubb Corp. (The)

     32,134   
  895      

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     27,852   
  627      

Lincoln National Corp.

     26,328   
  597      

Loews Corp.

     27,904   
  1,003      

MetLife, Inc.

     47,091   
  620      

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     26,548   
  499      

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     38,912   
  332      

Torchmark Corp.

     24,020   
     

 

 

 
     376,328   
     

 

 

 
  

Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.8%

  

  239      

Amazon.com, Inc.(b)

     74,721   
  42      

priceline.com, Inc.(b)

     42,460   
     

 

 

 
     117,181   
     

 

 

 


Shares

    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – continued

  

  

Internet Software & Services – 1.0%

  

  163      

Google, Inc., Class A(b)

   $ 142,773   
     

 

 

 
  

IT Services – 1.4%

  

  625      

International Business Machines Corp.

     115,738   
  669      

Paychex, Inc.

     27,188   
  364      

Visa, Inc., Class A

     69,560   
     

 

 

 
     212,486   
     

 

 

 
  

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.2%

  

  281      

Waters Corp.(b)

     29,845   
     

 

 

 
  

Machinery – 0.5%

  

  553      

Caterpillar, Inc.

     46,104   
  463      

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     35,313   
     

 

 

 
     81,417   
     

 

 

 
  

Media – 2.2%

  

  1,694      

Comcast Corp., Class A

     76,484   
  314      

Discovery Communications, Inc., Class A(b)

     26,508   
  1,196      

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

     20,547   
  293      

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

     32,699   
  717      

Time Warner, Inc.

     47,186   
  1,505      

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class A

     50,417   
  1,093      

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     70,488   
     

 

 

 
     324,329   
     

 

 

 
  

Metals & Mining – 0.3%

  

  911      

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     30,136   
  427      

Nucor Corp.

     20,931   
     

 

 

 
     51,067   
     

 

 

 
  

Multi Utilities – 0.3%

  

  358      

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

     19,740   
  477      

Dominion Resources, Inc.

     29,803   
     

 

 

 
     49,543   
     

 

 

 
  

Multiline Retail – 0.2%

  

  580      

Target Corp.

     37,108   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.1%

  

  449      

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

     41,753   
  714      

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

     26,646   
  1,121      

Chevron Corp.

     136,202   
  878      

ConocoPhillips

     61,030   
  672      

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

     22,613   
  2,422      

ExxonMobil Corp.

     208,389   
  383      

Hess Corp.

     29,621   
  891      

Marathon Oil Corp.

     31,078   
  168      

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

     31,718   
  882      

Spectra Energy Corp.

     30,191   
     

 

 

 
     619,241   
     

 

 

 
  

Personal Products – 0.2%

  

  1,196      

Avon Products, Inc.

     24,638   
     

 

 

 


Shares

    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – continued

  

  

Pharmaceuticals – 3.1%

  

  1,373      

AbbVie, Inc.

   $ 61,414   
  244      

Actavis, Inc.(b)

     35,136   
  1,709      

Johnson & Johnson

     148,153   
  2,005      

Merck & Co., Inc.

     95,458   
  4,209      

Pfizer, Inc.

     120,841   
     

 

 

 
     461,002   
     

 

 

 
  

Professional Services – 0.2%

  

  389      

Equifax, Inc.

     23,282   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Apartments – 0.2%

  

  550      

Equity Residential

     29,464   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Diversified – 0.2%

  

  1,013      

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     29,002   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Office Property – 0.2%

  

  271      

Boston Properties, Inc.

     28,970   
     

 

 

 
  

Road & Rail – 0.6%

  

  1,271      

CSX Corp.

     32,715   
  358      

Union Pacific Corp.

     55,612   
     

 

 

 
     88,327   
     

 

 

 
  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.0%

  

  591      

Analog Devices, Inc.

     27,807   
  3,386      

Intel Corp.

     77,607   
  481      

Lam Research Corp.(b)

     24,622   
  572      

Xilinx, Inc.

     26,804   
     

 

 

 
     156,840   
     

 

 

 
  

Software – 1.9%

  

  626      

Adobe Systems, Inc.(b)

     32,514   
  941      

Electronic Arts, Inc.(b)

     24,042   
  4,418      

Microsoft Corp.

     147,164   
  2,392      

Oracle Corp.

     79,343   
     

 

 

 
     283,063   
     

 

 

 
  

Specialty Retail – 1.2%

  

  327      

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.(b)

     25,297   
  942      

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     71,451   
  881      

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     41,944   
  187      

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(b)

     23,859   
  1,488      

Staples, Inc.

     21,799   
     

 

 

 
     184,350   
     

 

 

 
  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.3%

  

  452      

Coach, Inc.

     24,648   
  183      

PVH Corp.

     21,720   
     

 

 

 
     46,368   
     

 

 

 
  

Tobacco – 1.2%

  

  1,589      

Altria Group, Inc.

     54,582   
  1,043      

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     90,313   


Shares

    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – continued

  

  

Tobacco – continued

  

  570      

Reynolds American, Inc.

   $ 27,805   
     

 

 

 
     172,700   
     

 

 

 
  

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.4%

  

  530      

Fastenal Co.

     26,632   
  105      

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

     27,480   
     

 

 

 
     54,112   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $7,363,088)

     7,360,978   
     

 

 

 

Principal
Amount

             

 

Short-Term Investments – 93.2%

  

  $14,002,000      

Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $14,002,000 on 10/01/2013 collateralized by $8,000,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 0.875% due 7/31/2019 valued at $7,651,600; $6,940,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.125% due 4/30/2020 valued at $6,636,375 including accrued interest(c) (Identified Cost $14,002,000)

     14,002,000   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 142.2%

(Identified Cost $21,365,088)(a)

     21,362,978   
  

Other assets less liabilities – (42.2)%

     (6,340,089
     

 

 

 
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

   $ 15,022,889   
     

 

 

 
     

 

 

 

 

(†) Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by independent pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and subadvisers and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such independent pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market.

Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

Futures contracts are valued at their most recent settlement price.

Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser or subadvisers under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

The Fund may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued on a daily basis pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Fund calculates its net asset value.

The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(a) Federal Tax Information:

At September 30, 2013, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $21,365,088 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

   $ —     

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

     (2,110
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (2,110
  

 

 

 

 

(b) Non-income producing security.


(c) It is the Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.

 

REITs    Real Estate Investment Trusts

Futures Contracts

The Fund may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.

When the Fund enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. Realized gain or loss on a futures position is equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, minus brokerage commissions. When the Fund enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit the Fund’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities or interest rates.

Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized contracts and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Fund are reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, the Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.

At September 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

E-mini S&P 500®

     12/20/2013         142       $ 11,887,530       $ 1,814   
           

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

    Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

    Level 2 - prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

    Level 3 - prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2013, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stocks*

   $ 7,360,978       $ —         $ —         $ 7,360,978   

Short-Term Investments

     —           14,002,000         —           14,002,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     7,360,978         14,002,000         —           21,362,978   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     1,814         —           —           1,814   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 7,362,792       $ 14,002,000       $ —         $ 21,364,792   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the period ended September 30, 2013, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.


Derivatives

Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include futures contracts.

The Fund is subject to the risk of unpredictable declines in the value of individual equity securities and periods of below-average performance in individual securities or in the equity market as a whole. The Fund may use futures contracts to hedge against a decline in value of an equity security that it owns. The Fund may also use futures contracts to increase its exposure to the U.S. equity market or to manage volatility. For the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund engaged in futures transactions to gain investment exposure in accordance with its objectives.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund, as of September 30, 2013.

 

Assets

   Unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
 

Exchange traded asset derivatives

  

Equity contracts

   $ 1,814   

The Fund’s derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of this disclosure.

Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by the Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. Cash or securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. As of September 30, 2013, the maximum amount of loss that the Fund would incur if counterparties failed to meet their obligations, including securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin that could be subject to the terms of a final settlement in a bankruptcy court proceeding, is $1,001,814.

Industry Summary at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     4.1

Pharmaceuticals

     3.1   

Diversified Financial Services

     2.9   

Insurance

     2.5   

Computers & Peripherals

     2.3   

Media

     2.2   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     31.9   

Short-Term Investments

     93.2   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     142.2   

Other assets less liabilities (including open futures contracts)

     (42.2
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund

 

Shares     

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – 93.1% of Net Assets

  

  

Air Freight & Logistics – 3.4%

  

  47,500      

FedEx Corp.

   $ 5,420,225   
     

 

 

 
  

Auto Components – 6.8%

  

  41,600      

Autoliv, Inc.

     3,635,424   
  76,000      

Delphi Automotive PLC

     4,439,920   
  38,800      

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.(b)

     2,766,828   
     

 

 

 
     10,842,172   
     

 

 

 
  

Automobiles – 3.9%

  

  173,800      

General Motors Co.(b)

     6,251,586   
     

 

 

 
  

Capital Markets – 7.9%

  

  11,000      

BlackRock, Inc.

     2,976,820   
  93,400      

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     4,721,370   
  30,500      

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     4,825,405   
     

 

 

 
     12,523,595   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Banks – 6.7%

  

  79,500      

US Bancorp

     2,908,110   
  185,800      

Wells Fargo & Co.

     7,677,256   
     

 

 

 
     10,585,366   
     

 

 

 
  

Consumer Finance – 2.3%

  

  52,000      

Capital One Financial Corp.

     3,574,480   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Financial Services – 3.8%

  

  118,000      

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     6,099,420   
     

 

 

 
  

Electrical Equipment – 1.5%

  

  22,000      

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

     2,352,680   
     

 

 

 
  

Energy Equipment & Services – 3.1%

  

  62,200      

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

     4,858,442   
     

 

 

 
  

Food Products – 1.9%

  

  76,500      

Unilever PLC, Sponsored ADR

     2,951,370   
     

 

 

 
  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.0%

  

  30,500      

Medtronic, Inc.

     1,624,125   
     

 

 

 
  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 5.7%

  

  114,900      

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

     4,832,694   
  21,800      

McDonald’s Corp.

     2,097,378   
  31,300      

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

     2,079,885   
     

 

 

 
     9,009,957   
     

 

 

 
  

Insurance – 3.9%

  

  125,900      

American International Group, Inc.

     6,122,517   
     

 

 

 
  

Internet Software & Services – 0.8%

  

  1,400      

Google, Inc., Class A(b)

     1,226,274   
     

 

 

 


Shares     

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – continued

  

  

IT Services – 5.7%

  

  7,000      

MasterCard, Inc., Class A

   $ 4,709,460   
  22,600      

Visa, Inc., Class A

     4,318,860   
     

 

 

 
        9,028,320   
     

 

 

 
  

Machinery – 6.8%

  

  24,700      

Cummins, Inc.

     3,281,889   
  79,700      

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     6,078,719   
  13,400      

Parker Hannifin Corp.

     1,456,848   
     

 

 

 
        10,817,456   
     

 

 

 
  

Media – 3.6%

  

  75,800      

Comcast Corp., Special Class A

     3,287,446   
  38,500      

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     2,442,440   
     

 

 

 
        5,729,886   
     

 

 

 
  

Multiline Retail – 1.4%

  

  31,100      

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

     2,239,822   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.0%

  

  36,800      

ExxonMobil Corp.

     3,166,272   
     

 

 

 
  

Road & Rail – 1.5%

  

  15,100      

Union Pacific Corp.

     2,345,634   
     

 

 

 
  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 10.9%

  

  325,700      

Applied Materials, Inc.

     5,712,778   
  297,900      

Intel Corp.

     6,827,868   
  59,200      

Lam Research Corp.(b)

     3,030,448   
  41,400      

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     1,667,178   
     

 

 

 
        17,238,272   
     

 

 

 
  

Software – 3.5%

  

  166,200      

Oracle Corp.

     5,512,854   
     

 

 

 
  

Specialty Retail – 3.9%

  

  29,400      

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     2,430,792   
  30,200      

CarMax, Inc.(b)

     1,463,794   
  29,300      

Tiffany & Co.

     2,244,966   
     

 

 

 
        6,139,552   
     

 

 

 
  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.1%

  

  24,600      

NIKE, Inc., Class B

     1,786,944   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $105,458,068)

     147,447,221   
     

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
    

 

      

 

Short-Term Investments – 7.2%

  

  $11,434,536      

Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $11,434,536 on 10/01/2013 collateralized by $11,665,000 Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.120% due 3/28/2014 valued at $11,665,000 including accrued interest(c) (Identified Cost $11,434,536)

     11,434,536   
     

 

 

 

 


Description

   Value (†)  

Total Investments – 100.3%

(Identified Cost $116,892,604)(a)

   $ 158,881,757   

Other assets less liabilities – (0.3)%

     (472,467
  

 

 

 

Net Assets – 100.0%

   $ 158,409,290   
  

 

 

 

 

(†) Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by independent pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such independent pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market.

 

   Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, recommended by the investment adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders.

 

   Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

 

   Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.

 

   Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

 

   Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser or subadviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

 

   The Fund may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued on a daily basis pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Fund calculates its net asset value.

 

   The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(a) Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

 

   At September 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $116,892,604 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

   $ 42,213,037   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

     (223,884
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 41,989,153   
  

 

 

 

 

   At December 31, 2012, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $6,087,105 of which $5,297,011 expires on December 31, 2017 and $790,094 expires on December 31, 2018. This amount may be available to offset future realized capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by regulations.

 

(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) It is the Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.

 

ADR An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.


Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

  Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

  Level 2 - prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

  Level 3 - prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2013, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stocks*

   $ 147,447,221       $ —         $ —         $ 147,447,221   

Short-Term Investments

     —           11,434,536         —           11,434,536   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 147,447,221       $ 11,434,536       $ —         $ 158,881,757   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the period ended September 30, 2013, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Industry Summary at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     10.9

Capital Markets

     7.9   

Auto Components

     6.8   

Machinery

     6.8   

Commercial Banks

     6.7   

IT Services

     5.7   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     5.7   

Automobiles

     3.9   

Specialty Retail

     3.9   

Insurance

     3.9   

Diversified Financial Services

     3.8   

Media

     3.6   

Software

     3.5   

Air Freight & Logistics

     3.4   

Energy Equipment & Services

     3.1   

Consumer Finance

     2.3   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     2.0   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     9.2   

Short-Term Investments

     7.2   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     100.3   

Other assets less liabilities

     (0.3
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – 64.1% of Net Assets

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – 60.4%

  
  

ABS Car Loan – 0.9%

  

  $2,259,000      

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2013-4, Class D,

3.310%, 10/08/2019

   $ 2,266,570   
  5,510,000      

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2013-C, Class A2,

0.550%, 4/15/2016(b)

     5,514,568   
  4,300,000      

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2013-B, Class A2,

0.520%, 4/15/2016(b)

     4,302,098   
     

 

 

 
        12,083,236   
     

 

 

 
  

ABS Credit Card – 0.2%

  

  3,145,000      

American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A,

0.602%, 2/16/2021(b)(c)

     3,145,000   
     

 

 

 
  

ABS Home Equity – 9.4%

  

  2,615,389      

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2003-10, Class 3A1,

5.500%, 12/25/2033

     2,653,901   
  867,527      

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2008-R4, Class 1A4,

0.629%, 7/25/2037, 144A(c)

     531,573   
  2,515,836      

Banc of America Funding Trust, Series 2004-B, Class 4A2,

2.858%, 11/20/2034(c)

     2,320,977   
  2,146,498      

Banc of America Funding Trust, Series 2005-7, Class 3A1,

5.750%, 11/25/2035

     2,151,806   
  946,999      

Bear Stearns ARM Trust, Series 2004-6, Class 2A1,

2.842%, 9/25/2034(c)

     876,410   
  1,486,456      

Bella Vista Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-1, Class 2A,

0.449%, 2/22/2035(c)

     1,266,500   
  788,411      

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust, Series 2007-A1, Class 3A1,

2.842%, 2/25/2037(c)

     766,397   
  2,477,608      

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-10, Class 1A16,

6.000%, 5/25/2036

     2,183,784   
  2,527,733      

Citicorp Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-4, Class 1A2,

6.000%, 8/25/2036

     2,558,668   
  691,267      

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A3, Class 1A7,

6.000%, 7/25/2036

     608,357   
  2,059,085      

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-A6, Class 1A11,

6.000%, 6/25/2037

     1,637,685   
  1,322,295      

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-A6, Class 1A3,

6.000%, 6/25/2037

     1,051,682   
  2,173,897      

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-A8, Class A1,

6.000%, 10/25/2037

     1,908,633   
  3,047,911      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2003-4CB, Class 1A1,

5.750%, 4/25/2033(b)

     3,135,404   
  1,425,196      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-14T2, Class A11,

5.500%, 8/25/2034

     1,410,318   
  4,919,147      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-27CB, Class A1,

6.000%, 12/25/2034

     4,741,281   
  1,394,336      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-J3, Class 1A1,

5.500%, 4/25/2034

     1,423,515   
  580,473      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-J7, Class 1A5,

5.027%, 8/25/2034

     593,595   
  1,308,463      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-14, Class 2A1,

0.389%, 5/25/2035(c)

     1,058,229   


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Home Equity – continued

  

  $1,130,027      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-4CB, Class 2A2,

5.500%, 4/25/2036

   $ 1,019,218   
  891,177      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-J4, Class 1A3,

6.250%, 7/25/2036

     592,825   
  964,068      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-4, Class 1A7,

5.750%, 4/25/2037

     825,704   
  264,434      

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2004-HYB4, Class 2A1,

2.501%, 9/20/2034(c)

     249,749   
  3,851,115      

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-11, Class 3A3,

2.691%, 4/25/2035(c)

     2,671,380   
  533,994      

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-11, Class 4A1,

0.449%, 4/25/2035(c)

     421,603   
  849,669      

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-13, Class A3,

5.500%, 6/25/2035(b)

     838,592   
  3,310,911      

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2006-20, Class 1A35,

6.000%, 2/25/2037

     2,910,728   
  470,881      

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-1, Class 3A4,

5.250%, 5/25/2028

     480,974   
  1,397,112      

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-10, Class 5A4,

5.500%, 11/25/2035

     1,212,186   
  755,707      

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2006-8, Class 4A1,

6.500%, 10/25/2021

     632,978   
  2,448,010      

Fremont Home Loan Trust, Series 2006-D, Class 2A3,

0.334%, 11/25/2036(c)

     1,017,542   
  283,012      

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2003-J7, Class A7,

5.000%, 11/25/2033

     288,002   
  2,290,768      

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 2A1,

3.165%, 6/19/2035(b)(c)

     2,250,904   
  1,050,440      

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR4, Class 3A1,

3.410%, 7/19/2035(c)

     950,930   
  328,113      

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-14, Class 3A1,

3.068%, 12/25/2034(c)

     282,123   
  2,148,201      

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-14, Class 5A1,

2.718%, 12/25/2034(c)

     2,122,526   
  994,648      

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR4, Class 4A1,

2.714%, 7/25/2035(c)

     900,043   
  2,945,000      

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 4A5,

2.663%, 9/25/2035(b)(c)

     2,868,171   
  1,819,871      

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-8F, Class 4A17,

6.000%, 9/25/2036

     1,531,727   
  1,708,483      

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-14, Class 3A1A,

2.783%, 12/19/2035(c)

     1,423,313   
  2,659,638      

Impac Secured Assets CMN Owner Trust, Series 2007-2, Class 1A1A,

0.289%, 5/25/2037(c)

     1,694,383   
  1,302,322      

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR12, Class A1,

0.959%, 12/25/2034(c)

     914,834   
  2,897,842      

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-16IP, Class A1,

0.499%, 7/25/2045(c)

     2,528,657   
  964,376      

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A7, Class 1A1,

0.339%, 12/25/2036(c)

     658,881   
  3,127,667      

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class 3A2,

2.554%, 4/25/2035(b)(c)

     3,094,779   
  1,330,532      

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A5, Class 1A2,

2.881%, 8/25/2035(c)

     1,304,611   


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Home Equity – continued

  

  $3,467,563      

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-S3, Class 1A11,

6.000%, 1/25/2036(b)

   $ 3,015,014   
  3,115,062      

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-S3, Class 1A9,

6.000%, 1/25/2036

     2,708,537   
  3,308,841      

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-S1, Class 2A22,

5.750%, 3/25/2037

     2,689,545   
  2,794,540      

Lehman XS Trust, Series 2006-4N, Class A2A,

0.404%, 4/25/2046(c)

     1,981,541   
  541,400      

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-4, Class 5A1,

5.455%, 5/25/2034(c)

     523,670   
  849,509      

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2006-2, Class 1A1,

2.840%, 4/25/2036(c)

     787,623   
  670,503      

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2007-1, Class I2A1,

0.339%, 1/25/2047(c)

     482,448   
  2,122,207      

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2007-HF1, Class A1,

0.419%, 5/25/2037(c)

     1,426,121   
  1,142,285      

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2003-9, Class 4A1,

5.250%, 11/25/2033

     1,187,765   
  1,224,144      

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-5, Class 1A1,

5.500%, 6/25/2034

     1,251,500   
  1,333,220      

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-5, Class 2A1,

6.000%, 6/25/2034

     1,376,124   
  2,988,247      

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1,

6.000%, 9/25/2034

     2,988,125   
  2,302,090      

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust, Series 2007-F1, Class 2A7,

6.000%, 3/25/2037

     1,629,859   
  2,124,171      

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust, Series 2007-F1, Class 2A8,

6.000%, 3/25/2037

     1,503,894   
  472,002      

MLCC Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2006-2, Class 2A,

2.171%, 5/25/2036(c)

     461,804   
  1,413,416      

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-7, Class 4A2,

5.500%, 11/25/2035

     1,291,797   
  2,800,000      

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-7, Class 7A5,

5.500%, 11/25/2035(b)

     2,796,489   
  308,658      

Provident Funding Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-2, Class 2A1A,

2.654%, 10/25/2035(c)

     312,761   
  2,825,180      

Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2005-A8CB, Class A9,

5.375%, 7/25/2035(b)

     2,376,321   
  949,523      

Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2007-A5, Class 2A5,

6.000%, 5/25/2037

     825,215   
  1,162,867      

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-S1, Class 1A3,

5.750%, 1/25/2036

     1,171,292   
  1,519,649      

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 6A,

2.652%, 9/25/2034(c)

     1,473,604   
  7,515,508      

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-16, Class 2A,

2.510%, 11/25/2034(b)(c)

     7,193,784   
  726,587      

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-14, Class A1,

0.489%, 7/25/2035(c)

     597,647   
  2,253,400      

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-20, Class 8A7,

5.750%, 11/25/2034

     2,381,855   
  2,576,378      

WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR14, Class A1,

2.430%, 1/25/2035(c)

     2,607,629   
  862,147      

WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-CB2, Class 2A,

5.500%, 7/25/2034

     888,965   


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Home Equity – continued

  

  $1,518,344      

WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR11, Class 2A,

2.454%, 9/25/2046(c)

   $ 1,412,818   
  286,136      

WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR17, Class 1A1A,

0.963%, 12/25/2046(c)

     263,612   
  3,329,518      

WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR19, Class 2A,

2.204%, 1/25/2047(c)

     2,939,818   
  460,610      

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2003-J, Class 1A9,

2.649%, 10/25/2033(c)

     462,530   
  1,800,725      

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-A, Class A1,

4.743%, 2/25/2034(c)

     1,815,556   
  698,621      

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-11, Class 2A3,

5.500%, 11/25/2035

     709,420   
  821,937      

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-12, Class 1A2,

5.500%, 11/25/2035

     826,266   
     

 

 

 
        124,927,027   
     

 

 

 
  

ABS Other – 0.3%

  

  1,814,347      

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Series 2011-1, Class A,

4.000%, 3/20/2023, 144A

     1,850,645   
  730,000      

DSC Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2011-1, Class A,

3.910%, 3/15/2016, 144A

     735,136   
  425,000      

DSC Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2011-1, Class B,

8.110%, 3/15/2016, 144A

     424,593   
  648,863      

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2012-1A, Class A,

2.840%, 11/20/2028, 144A

     652,512   
     

 

 

 
        3,662,886   
     

 

 

 
  

Aerospace & Defense – 1.2%

  

  10,003,000      

Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc.,

6.250%, 1/15/2040, 144A(b)

     8,352,505   
  2,335,000      

Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc.,

7.375%, 7/15/2039, 144A

     2,147,413   
  5,905,000      

Textron Financial Corp., (fixed rate to 2/15/2017, variable rate thereafter),

6.000%, 2/15/2067, 144A(b)

     5,218,544   
     

 

 

 
        15,718,462   
     

 

 

 
  

Airlines – 2.5%

  

  2,180,000      

Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A,

4.125%, 11/15/2026, 144A

     2,051,925   
  2,900,000      

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A,

4.000%, 1/15/2027, 144A

     2,718,750   
  3,800,000      

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-2, Class A,

4.950%, 7/15/2024, 144A(b)

     3,819,000   
  2,890,000      

British Airways PLC,

4.625%, 6/20/2024, 144A(b)

     2,902,282   
  2,890,000      

British Airways PLC,

5.625%, 12/20/2021, 144A(b)

     2,986,353   
  680,000      

Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-2, Class A,

4.000%, 4/29/2026

     657,900   
  505,000      

Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-2, Class B,

5.500%, 4/29/2022

     506,894   
  965,000      

Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-3, Class C,

6.125%, 4/29/2018

     981,888   
  2,289,043      

Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class A,

6.545%, 8/02/2020

     2,489,335   


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Airlines – continued

  

  $105,023      

Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B,

6.795%, 2/02/2020

   $ 109,092   
  1,940,883      

Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A,

6.821%, 2/10/2024

     2,159,232   
  5,003,535      

Doric Nimrod Air Finance Alpha Ltd., Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class A,

5.125%, 11/30/2024, 144A(b)

     5,016,044   
  1,802,827      

US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2011-1A, Class A,

7.125%, 4/22/2025

     1,978,603   
  1,612,090      

US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1A, Class A,

5.900%, 4/01/2026

     1,684,634   
  3,055,000      

US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class 1A,

3.950%, 5/15/2027(b)

     2,825,875   
     

 

 

 
        32,887,807   
     

 

 

 
  

Automotive – 4.4%

  

  6,590,000      

Daimler Finance North America LLC,

0.945%, 8/01/2016, 144A(b)(c)

     6,604,827   
  3,000,000      

Ford Credit Canada Ltd.,

4.875%, 3/17/2014, (CAD)(b)

     2,951,915   
  5,250,000      

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

1.516%, 5/09/2016(b)(c)

     5,321,521   
  4,220,000      

General Motors Co.,

4.875%, 10/02/2023, 144A

     4,125,050   
  8,750,000      

General Motors Co.,

6.250%, 10/02/2043, 144A

     8,618,750   
  4,590,000      

Hyundai Capital America,

2.875%, 8/09/2018, 144A(b)

     4,628,359   
  6,640,000      

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.,

0.950%, 9/26/2016, 144A(b)(c)

     6,650,850   
  10,650,000      

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.,

0.553%, 5/17/2016(b)(c)

     10,677,945   
  8,500,000      

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., MTN,

0.406%, 3/10/2015(b)(c)

     8,504,182   
     

 

 

 
        58,083,399   
     

 

 

 
  

Banking – 7.0%

  

  15,025,000      

Banco Santander Brasil S.A./Cayman Islands,

8.000%, 3/18/2016, 144A, (BRL)(b)

     6,270,868   
  2,484,000,000      

Banco Santander Chile,

6.500%, 9/22/2020, 144A, (CLP)(b)

     4,859,732   
  3,950,000      

Barclays Bank PLC, EMTN,

6.000%, 1/14/2021, (EUR)(b)

     5,926,699   
  6,545,000      

ING Bank NV,

5.800%, 9/25/2023, 144A(b)

     6,610,424   
  9,320,000      

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.,

6.500%, 2/24/2021, 144A(b)

     9,694,571   
  9,280,000      

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

4.250%, 11/02/2018, (NZD)(b)

     7,286,615   
  5,285,000      

Lloyds Bank PLC, EMTN,

6.500%, 3/24/2020, (EUR)(b)

     8,115,326   
  6,455,000      

Morgan Stanley, MTN,

4.100%, 5/22/2023(b)

     6,020,695   
  11,135,000      

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC,

6.125%, 12/15/2022(b)

     11,217,622   


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Banking – continued

  

  $6,600,000      

Standard Chartered PLC,

3.950%, 1/11/2023, 144A(b)

   $ 6,208,283   
  9,975,000      

Standard Chartered PLC,

5.200%, 1/26/2024, 144A(b)

     10,022,082   
  7,420,000      

UniCredit S.p.A., EMTN,

6.950%, 10/31/2022, (EUR)(b)

     10,330,341   
     

 

 

 
        92,563,258   
     

 

 

 
  

Building Materials – 0.9%

  

  155,000      

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.,

5.625%, 4/15/2021, 144A

     152,481   
  3,030,000      

Builders FirstSource, Inc.,

7.625%, 6/01/2021, 144A(b)

     3,030,000   
  2,590,000      

CPG Merger Sub LLC,

8.000%, 10/01/2021, 144A

     2,632,088   
  5,800,000      

Odebrecht Finance Ltd.,

4.375%, 4/25/2025, 144A(b)

     5,031,500   
  3,900,000      

Odebrecht Finance Ltd.,

8.250%, 4/25/2018, 144A, (BRL)

     1,460,102   
     

 

 

 
        12,306,171   
     

 

 

 
  

Chemicals – 1.0%

  

  6,640,000      

Alpek S.A. de CV,

5.375%, 8/08/2023, 144A(b)

     6,573,600   
  3,170,000      

Hercules, Inc.,

6.500%, 6/30/2029(b)

     2,821,300   
  3,200,000      

Hexion US Finance Corp./Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC,

8.875%, 2/01/2018

     3,312,000   
     

 

 

 
        12,706,900   
     

 

 

 
  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 0.1%

  

  33,246,112      

Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2010-83, Class IO,

0.522%, 7/16/2050(c)(d)

     1,160,921   
  629,063      

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2006-2, Class 3A1,

2.827%, 1/25/2036(c)

     591,383   
     

 

 

 
        1,752,304   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 3.1%

  

  950,000      

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2003-PWR2, Class E,

6.466%, 5/11/2039, 144A(c)

     961,997   
  4,565,000      

CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C1, Class D,

5.731%, 4/15/2044, 144A(b)(c)

     4,667,037   
  2,765,000      

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust,

3.634%, 5/10/2035, 144A

     2,345,702   
  2,376,607      

CW Capital Cobalt Ltd., Series 2006-C1, Class AM,

5.254%, 8/15/2048(b)

     2,430,449   
  5,109,000      

DBUBS Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-LC1A, Class E,

5.729%, 11/10/2046, 144A(b)(c)

     4,930,655   
  1,300,000      

Del Coronado Trust, Series 2013-HDMZ, Class M,

5.183%, 3/15/2018, 144A(c)

     1,305,720   
  7,430,000      

Extended Stay America Trust, Series 2013-ESH7, Class D7,

5.521%, 12/05/2031, 144A(b)(c)

     7,436,858   
  4,340,000      

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2007-GG10, Class AM,

5.993%, 8/10/2045(b)(c)

     4,242,606   


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – continued

  

  $1,520,000      

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-LDPX, Class AM,

5.464%, 1/15/2049

   $ 1,527,749   
  984,112      

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2013-JWMZ, Class M,

6.182%, 4/15/2018, 144A(c)

     995,036   
  1,300,000      

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2011-C1, Class E,

5.420%, 9/15/2047, 144A(c)

     1,236,673   
  2,125,000      

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2011-C2, Class E,

5.493%, 6/15/2044, 144A(c)

     1,997,557   
  1,325,000      

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2007-HQ12, Class AM,

5.760%, 4/12/2049(c)

     1,406,743   
  5,175,000      

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C2, Class D,

5.647%, 2/15/2044, 144A(b)(c)

     5,073,839   
     

 

 

 
        40,558,621   
     

 

 

 
  

Construction Machinery – 1.3%

  

  17,660,000      

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., MTN,

0.502%, 2/26/2016(b)(c)

     17,669,536   
     

 

 

 
  

Consumer Cyclical Services – 0.2%

  

  3,025,000      

ServiceMaster Co. (The),

7.000%, 8/15/2020(b)

     2,858,625   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Manufacturing – 0.7%

  

  3,000,000      

Mcron Finance Sub LLC/Mcron Finance Corp.,

8.375%, 5/15/2019, 144A(b)

     3,277,500   
  7,860,000      

Ottawa Holdings Pte Ltd.,

5.875%, 5/16/2018, 144A(b)

     6,170,100   
     

 

 

 
        9,447,600   
     

 

 

 
  

Electric – 0.5%

  

  4,205,000      

Cia de Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia,

11.750%, 4/27/2016, 144A, (BRL)

     1,769,238   
  5,150,000      

Enel SpA, (fixed rate to 9/24/2023, variable rate thereafter),

8.750%, 9/24/2073, 144A(b)

     5,210,842   
     

 

 

 
        6,980,080   
     

 

 

 
  

Entertainment – 0.0%

  

  611,000      

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.,

6.875%, 8/15/2020, 144A

     633,913   
     

 

 

 
  

Financial Other – 0.4%

  

  1,625,000      

Aviation Capital Group Corp.,

4.625%, 1/31/2018, 144A

     1,615,833   
  2,390,000      

Aviation Capital Group Corp.,

6.750%, 4/06/2021, 144A

     2,522,796   
  1,200,000      

Cielo S.A./Cielo USA, Inc.,

3.750%, 11/16/2022, 144A

     1,032,000   
     

 

 

 
        5,170,629   
     

 

 

 
  

Food & Beverage – 1.8%

  

  800,000      

Alicorp SAA,

3.875%, 3/20/2023, 144A

     708,000   


Principal
Amount (‡)
   

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
 

Food & Beverage – continued

  

  $3,520,000     

BRF S.A.,

3.950%, 5/22/2023, 144A(b)

   $ 3,027,200   
  2,945,000     

BRF S.A.,

5.875%, 6/06/2022, 144A(b)

     2,930,275   
  10,800,000     

BRF S.A.,

7.750%, 5/22/2018, 144A, (BRL)(b)

     3,861,842   
  2,300,000     

Cosan Luxembourg S.A.,

9.500%, 3/14/2018, 144A, (BRL)

     910,640   
  2,336,000     

Crestview DS Merger Sub II, Inc.,

10.000%, 9/01/2021, 144A

     2,406,080   
  3,500,000     

General Mills, Inc., Series FRN,

0.564%, 1/29/2016(b)(c)

     3,502,562   
  4,435,000     

Hawk Acquisition Sub, Inc.,

4.250%, 10/15/2020, 144A(b)

     4,229,881   
  810,000     

KeHE Distributors LLC/KeHE Finance Corp.,

7.625%, 8/15/2021, 144A

     822,150   
  960,000     

Sun Merger Sub, Inc.,

5.250%, 8/01/2018, 144A

     984,000   
    

 

 

 
       23,382,630   
    

 

 

 
 

Gaming – 0.2%

  

  3,251,000     

PNK Finance Corp.,

6.375%, 8/01/2021, 144A(b)

     3,316,020   
    

 

 

 
 

Government Owned - No Guarantee – 1.7%

  

  8,000,000     

Gazprom Neft OAO Via GPN Capital S.A.,

4.375%, 9/19/2022, 144A(b)

     7,360,000   
  700,000 (††)   

Petroleos Mexicanos,

7.650%, 11/24/2021, 144A, (MXN)(b)

     5,593,775   
  9,715,000     

Rosneft Oil Co. via Rosneft International Finance Ltd.,

4.199%, 3/06/2022, 144A(b)

     8,962,088   
    

 

 

 
       21,915,863   
    

 

 

 
 

Government Sponsored – 0.3%

  

  1,410,000     

EDP Finance BV, EMTN,

2.250%, 2/11/2021, (CHF)

     1,330,562   
  2,275,000     

Eksportfinans ASA,

2.000%, 9/15/2015

     2,218,125   
  55,000     

Eksportfinans ASA,

2.375%, 5/25/2016

     53,213   
    

 

 

 
       3,601,900   
    

 

 

 
 

Healthcare – 0.9%

  

  10,900,000     

Baxter International, Inc.,

0.426%, 12/11/2014(b)(c)

     10,904,327   
  450,000     

Owens & Minor, Inc.,

6.350%, 4/15/2016

     487,378   
    

 

 

 
       11,391,705   
    

 

 

 
 

Home Construction – 0.0%

  

  1,920,000     

Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV,

9.750%, 3/25/2020, 144A(e)

     460,800   
    

 

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Independent Energy – 1.1%

  

  $670,000      

Halcon Resources Corp.,

8.875%, 5/15/2021

   $ 686,750   
  1,575,000      

Halcon Resources Corp.,

9.250%, 2/15/2022, 144A

     1,638,000   
  2,660,000      

Halcon Resources Corp.,

9.750%, 7/15/2020(b)

     2,812,950   
  7,460,000      

OGX Austria GmbH,

8.375%, 4/01/2022, 144A(f)

     1,193,600   
  5,575,000      

OGX Austria GmbH,

8.500%, 6/01/2018, 144A(b)

     892,000   
  4,670,000      

SandRidge Energy, Inc.,

7.500%, 2/15/2023(b)

     4,623,300   
  3,080,000      

Whiting Petroleum Corp.,

5.000%, 3/15/2019

     3,087,700   
     

 

 

 
        14,934,300   
     

 

 

 
  

Life Insurance – 1.9%

  

  8,600,000      

Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., EMTN, (fixed rate to 12/12/2022, variable rate thereafter),

7.750%, 12/12/2042, (EUR)(b)

     12,565,275   
  9,263,000      

AXA S.A., (fixed rate to 12/14/2036, variable rate thereafter),

6.379%, 144A(b)(p)

     8,904,059   
  3,300,000      

MetLife Capital Trust IV,

7.875%, 12/15/2067, 144A(b)

     3,712,500   
     

 

 

 
        25,181,834   
     

 

 

 
  

Local Authorities – 1.1%

  

  11,978,000      

Autonomous Community of Madrid Spain,

4.300%, 9/15/2026, 144A, (EUR)(b)

     14,294,150   
     

 

 

 
  

Lodging – 0.2%

  

  2,105,000      

Host Hotels & Resorts LP,

5.250%, 3/15/2022

     2,184,938   
  1,050,000      

Host Hotels & Resorts LP, Series D,

3.750%, 10/15/2023

     971,928   
     

 

 

 
        3,156,866   
     

 

 

 
  

Media Non-Cable – 1.3%

  

  8,095,000      

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,

5.500%, 9/15/2014(b)

     7,953,337   
  3,695,000      

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.,

5.500%, 8/01/2023, 144A(b)

     3,454,825   
  745,000      

Intelsat Luxembourg S.A.,

6.750%, 6/01/2018, 144A

     772,938   
  5,355,000      

Intelsat Luxembourg S.A.,

7.750%, 6/01/2021, 144A(b)

     5,542,425   
     

 

 

 
        17,723,525   
     

 

 

 
  

Metals & Mining – 2.3%

  

  5,700,000      

Anglo American Capital PLC,

4.125%, 9/27/2022, 144A(b)

     5,300,589   


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Metals & Mining – continued

  

  $2,940,000      

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC,

5.125%, 8/01/2022(b)

   $ 2,478,320   
  11,100,000      

Glencore Funding LLC,

4.125%, 5/30/2023, 144A(b)

     10,268,244   
  5,455,000      

Newcrest Finance Pty Ltd.,

4.200%, 10/01/2022, 144A(b)

     4,522,866   
  2,020,000      

Plains Exploration & Production Co.,

6.750%, 2/01/2022

     2,161,982   
  6,815,000      

Samarco Mineracao S.A.,

4.125%, 11/01/2022, 144A(b)

     5,929,050   
     

 

 

 
        30,661,051   
     

 

 

 
  

Non-Captive Consumer – 0.6%

  

  6,415,000      

Springleaf Finance Corp.,

6.000%, 6/01/2020, 144A(b)

     6,158,400   
  1,834,000      

Stearns Holdings, Inc.,

9.375%, 8/15/2020, 144A

     1,870,680   
     

 

 

 
        8,029,080   
     

 

 

 
  

Non-Captive Diversified – 0.4%

  

  4,700,000      

General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, (fixed rate to 6/15/2022, variable rate thereafter),

7.125%(b)(p)

     5,111,250   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil Field Services – 1.3%

  

  1,465,000      

Hercules Offshore, Inc.,

7.500%, 10/01/2021, 144A

     1,465,000   
  2,900,000      

Hercules Offshore, Inc.,

8.750%, 7/15/2021, 144A(b)

     3,074,000   
  10,200,000      

Lukoil International Finance BV,

4.563%, 4/24/2023, 144A(b)

     9,488,550   
  3,544,600      

Schahin II Finance Co. SPV Ltd.,

5.875%, 9/25/2023, 144A(b)

     3,385,093   
     

 

 

 
        17,412,643   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.8%

  

  9,125,000      

Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A.,

4.750%, 4/15/2023, 144A(b)

     8,676,096   
  2,085,000      

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,

6.375%, 10/15/2020, 144A

     2,168,400   
     

 

 

 
        10,844,496   
     

 

 

 
  

Pipelines – 0.3%

  

  3,825,000      

IFM US Colonial Pipeline 2 LLC,

6.450%, 5/01/2021, 144A(b)

     4,019,176   
     

 

 

 
  

Retailers – 0.6%

  

  5,530,000      

Toys R Us Property Co. II LLC,

8.500%, 12/01/2017(b)

     5,792,675   
  1,697,000      

William Carter Co. (The),

5.250%, 8/15/2021, 144A

     1,697,000   
     

 

 

 
        7,489,675   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
   

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
 

Sovereigns – 0.2%

  

  7,091,000     

Republic of Brazil,

8.500%, 1/05/2024, (BRL)

   $ 2,890,727   
    

 

 

 
 

Supermarkets – 0.4%

  

  5,073,000     

SUPERVALU, Inc.,

6.750%, 6/01/2021, 144A(b)

     4,819,350   
    

 

 

 
 

Technology – 0.9%

  

  3,840,000     

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,

6.450%, 3/15/2029(b)

     3,244,800   
  1,805,000     

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.,

3.950%, 9/01/2020

     1,822,640   
  4,900,000     

Jabil Circuit, Inc.,

4.700%, 9/15/2022(b)

     4,691,750   
  2,650,000     

VeriSign, Inc.,

4.625%, 5/01/2023, 144A

     2,491,000   
    

 

 

 
     12,250,190   
    

 

 

 
 

Textile – 0.1%

  

  1,080,000     

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.,

7.750%, 11/15/2023

     1,251,300   
    

 

 

 
 

Treasuries – 5.4%

  

  4,150,000,000     

Chile Government International Bond,

5.500%, 8/05/2020, (CLP)(b)

     8,324,666   
  696,000 (††)   

Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M,

6.500%, 6/10/2021, (MXN)(b)

     5,561,497   
  465,000 (††)   

Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M,

6.500%, 6/09/2022, (MXN)(b)

     3,678,162   
  4,043,800 (††)   

Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M,

7.750%, 11/13/2042, (MXN)(b)

     32,830,701   
  325,500 (††)   

Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10,

8.500%, 12/13/2018, (MXN)(b)

     2,881,145   
  130,000 (††)   

Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20,

8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN)

     1,135,308   
  2,890,000     

Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT,

3.850%, 4/15/2021, 144A, (EUR)(b)

     3,257,875   
  5,460,000     

Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT,

5.650%, 2/15/2024, 144A, (EUR)(b)

     6,655,294   
  72,280,523     

Uruguay Government International Bond,

4.250%, 4/05/2027, (UYU)(b)

     3,472,556   
  70,212,063     

Uruguay Government International Bond,

4.375%, 12/15/2028, (UYU)(b)

     3,423,837   
    

 

 

 
     71,221,041   
    

 

 

 
 

Wireless – 0.3%

  

  3,440,000     

Sprint Corp.,

7.250%, 9/15/2021, 144A(b)

     3,474,400   
    

 

 

 
 

Wirelines – 2.2%

  

  3,000,000     

Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV,

5.125%, 3/11/2023, 144A(b)

     2,685,000   
  2,315,000     

Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A., E.S.P.,

5.375%, 9/27/2022, 144A

     2,129,800   
  2,430,000     

Eircom Finance Ltd.,

9.250%, 5/15/2020, 144A, (EUR)(b)

     3,287,427   


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Wirelines – continued

  

  7,800,000      

Oi S.A.,

9.750%, 9/15/2016, 144A, (BRL)(b)

   $ 3,082,272   
  7,594,000      

Qwest Corp.,

7.200%, 11/10/2026(b)

     7,597,987   
  2,800,000      

Telecom Italia Capital S.A.,

6.000%, 9/30/2034

     2,302,868   
  850,000      

Telecom Italia Capital S.A.,

7.200%, 7/18/2036

     789,789   
  2,237,000      

Telecom Italia Capital S.A.,

7.721%, 6/04/2038

     2,153,171   
  250,000      

Telefonica Emisiones SAU,

5.134%, 4/27/2020

     255,958   
  525,000      

Telefonica Emisiones SAU,

5.462%, 2/16/2021

     537,580   
  2,000,000      

Telefonica Emisiones SAU,

7.045%, 6/20/2036

     2,122,794   
  1,500,000      

Telefonica Emisiones SAU, EMTN,

5.597%, 3/12/2020, (GBP)(b)

     2,547,953   
     

 

 

 
     29,492,599   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

(Identified Cost $820,547,559)

     801,482,025   
     

 

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds – 3.7%

  
  

Automotive – 0.4%

  

  1,610,000      

Ford Motor Co.,

4.250%, 11/15/2016(b)

     3,180,756   
  755,000      

TRW Automotive, Inc.,

3.500%, 12/01/2015

     1,843,144   
     

 

 

 
     5,023,900   
     

 

 

 
  

Independent Energy – 0.4%

  

  425,000      

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

2.750%, 11/15/2035

     438,812   
  4,060,000      

Cobalt International Energy, Inc.,

2.625%, 12/01/2019(b)

     4,293,450   
     

 

 

 
     4,732,262   
     

 

 

 
  

Metals & Mining – 0.3%

  

  2,515,000      

Peabody Energy Corp.,

4.750%, 12/15/2066

     2,018,288   
  1,840,000      

United States Steel Corp.,

2.750%, 4/01/2019

     2,036,650   
     

 

 

 
     4,054,938   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil Field Services – 0.2%

  

  2,210,000      

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.,

1.500%, 9/01/2019

     2,856,425   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.6%

  

  2,210,000      

Gilead Sciences, Inc., Series D,

1.625%, 5/01/2016(b)

     6,118,937   
  750,000      

Mylan, Inc.,

3.750%, 9/15/2015

     2,173,594   
     

 

 

 
     8,292,531   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Retailers – 0.5%

  

  $4,430,000      

priceline.com, Inc.,

0.350%, 6/15/2020, 144A

   $ 4,637,656   
  1,603,000      

priceline.com, Inc.,

1.000%, 3/15/2018

     2,059,855   
     

 

 

 
        6,697,511   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology – 1.3%

  

  1,330,000      

Ciena Corp.,

3.750%, 10/15/2018, 144A

     1,959,256   
  1,440,000      

EMC Corp., Series B,

1.750%, 12/01/2013

     2,301,300   
  2,085,000      

Intel Corp.,

3.250%, 8/01/2039

     2,581,491   
  2,320,000      

Micron Technology, Inc., Series D,

3.125%, 5/01/2032(b)

     4,399,300   
  1,825,000      

Nuance Communications, Inc.,

2.750%, 11/01/2031

     1,844,391   
  1,675,000      

SanDisk Corp.,

1.500%, 8/15/2017

     2,215,187   
  1,015,000      

Xilinx, Inc.,

2.625%, 6/15/2017

     1,646,838   
     

 

 

 
        16,947,763   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Convertible Bonds

(Identified Cost $43,454,287)

     48,605,330   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Bonds and Notes

(Identified Cost $864,001,846)

     850,087,355   
     

 

 

 

 

Senior Loans – 15.4%

  
  

Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%

  

  645,125      

Sequa Corporation, New Term Loan B,

5.250%, 12/19/2017(c)

     646,738   
  582,598      

Six3 Systems, Inc., Term Loan B,

7.000%, 10/04/2019(c)

     591,336   
  697,244      

Transdigm, Inc., Term Loan C,

3.750%, 2/28/2020(c)

     693,646   
     

 

 

 
        1,931,720   
     

 

 

 
  

Airlines – 0.2%

  

  2,846,000      

US Airways Group, Inc., Term Loan B1,

4.250%, 5/23/2019(c)

     2,825,680   
     

 

 

 
  

Automotive – 0.7%

  

  667,600      

Affinia Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B2,

4.750%, 4/27/2020(c)

     667,600   
  4,099,033      

Chrysler Group LLC, New Term Loan B,

4.250%, 5/24/2017(c)

     4,123,627   
  1,163,000      

Navistar International Corporation, Term Loan B,

5.750%, 8/17/2017(c)

     1,176,444   
  2,577,050      

TI Group Automotive Systems LLC, Term Loan B,

5.500%, 3/27/2019(c)

     2,601,223   
  230,670      

Transtar Holding Company, 1st Lien Term Loan,

5.500%, 10/09/2018(c)

     231,438   
     

 

 

 
        8,800,332   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Senior Loans – continued

  
  

Banking – 0.1%

  

  $1,925,089      

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., Extended Term Loan B2,

5.429%, 6/30/2017(c)

   $ 1,897,021   
     

 

 

 
  

Building Materials – 0.4%

  

  1,822,000      

ABC Supply Co., Inc., Term Loan,

3.500%, 4/16/2020(c)

     1,806,513   
  1,123,000      

Quikrete Holdings, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan,

9/25/2020(g)

     1,122,001   
  2,825,765      

Wilsonart International Holdings LLC, Term Loan B,

4.000%, 10/31/2019(c)

     2,790,443   
     

 

 

 
        5,718,957   
     

 

 

 
  

Chemicals – 1.0%

  

  577,280      

Allnex USA, Inc., USD Term Loan B1,

4.500%, 10/03/2019(c)

     576,922   
  299,523      

Allnex USA, Inc., USD Term Loan B2,

4.500%, 10/03/2019(c)

     299,337   
  1,623,930      

Arysta LifeScience Corporation, 1st Lien Term Loan,

4.500%, 5/29/2020(c)

     1,619,188   
  3,272,419      

Ascend Performance Materials LLC, Term Loan B,

6.750%, 4/10/2018(c)

     3,096,527   
  1,197,000      

MacDermid, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan,

4.000%, 6/08/2020(c)

     1,191,015   
  656,582      

Nexeo Solutions LLC, Term Loan B,

5.000%, 9/08/2017(c)

     641,809   
  396,271      

OCI Beaumont LLC, Term Loan B1,

6.250%, 8/20/2019(c)

     396,271   
  744,990      

OCI Beaumont LLC, Term Loan B2,

6.250%, 8/20/2019(c)

     744,990   
  1,238,640      

Taminco Global Chemical Corporation, USD Term Loan B2,

4.250%, 2/15/2019(c)

     1,242,765   
  735,158      

Tata Chemicals North America, Inc., Term Loan B,

3.750%, 8/07/2020(c)

     732,400   
  3,336,438      

Univar, Inc., Term Loan B,

5.000%, 6/30/2017(c)

     3,212,156   
     

 

 

 
        13,753,380   
     

 

 

 
  

Consumer Cyclical Services – 0.1%

  

  92,239      

Instant Web, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan,

3.554%, 8/07/2014(c)

     73,791   
  879,342      

Instant Web, Inc., Term Loan B,

3.554%, 8/07/2014(c)

     703,474   
  623,000      

Spin Holdco, Inc., New Term Loan B,

4.253%, 11/14/2019(h)

     620,664   
     

 

 

 
        1,397,929   
     

 

 

 
  

Consumer Products – 0.5%

  

  1,070,000      

Jarden Corporation, Add-On Term Loan B1,

9/30/2020(g)

     1,068,138   
  961,733      

Serta/Simmons Holdings LLC, Term Loan,

5.000%, 10/01/2019(c)

     962,588   
  2,296,944      

SRAM LLC, New Term Loan B,

4.024%, 4/10/2020(h)

     2,256,748   
  2,831,292      

Tempur-Pedic International, Inc., Refi Term Loan B,

3.500%, 3/18/2020(c)

     2,802,272   
     

 

 

 
        7,089,746   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Senior Loans – continued

  
  

Diversified Manufacturing – 0.3%

  

  $598,478      

Ameriforge Group, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan,

5.000%, 12/19/2019(c)

   $ 598,478   
  1,208,925      

Doncasters Finance US LLC, USD Term Loan,

5.500%, 4/09/2020(c)

     1,211,947   
  2,093,330      

Edwards (Cayman Islands II) Limited, New Term Loan B,

4.750%, 3/26/2020(c)

     2,091,760   
     

 

 

 
        3,902,185   
     

 

 

 
  

Electric – 0.5%

  

  1,846,373      

Calpine Construction Finance Company LP, Original Term Loan B1,

3.000%, 5/04/2020(c)

     1,802,983   
  618,750      

Calpine Corporation, Term Loan B3,

4.000%, 10/09/2019(c)

     618,286   
  1,183,879      

Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B2,

4.000%, 4/23/2020(c)

     1,180,031   
  2,800,925      

NRG Energy, Inc., Refi Term Loan B,

2.750%, 7/02/2018(c)

     2,780,142   
     

 

 

 
        6,381,442   
     

 

 

 
  

Entertainment – 0.2%

  

  1,925,000      

Kasima LLC, New Term Loan B,

3.250%, 5/17/2021(c)

     1,906,963   
  881,321      

WMG Acquisition Corp., New Term Loan,

3.750%, 7/01/2020(c)

     876,640   
     

 

 

 
        2,783,603   
     

 

 

 
  

Environmental – 0.1%

  

  977,000      

Allflex Holdings III, Inc., New 1st Lien Term Loan,

4.250%, 7/20/2020(c)

     978,837   
     

 

 

 
  

Financial Other – 0.3%

  

  1,091,265      

Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., Term Loan B,

4.500%, 4/23/2020(c)

     1,093,993   
  704,685      

Harbourvest Partners LLC, Term Loan B,

4.750%, 11/21/2017(c)

     709,089   
  2,535,000      

Triple Point Technology, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan,

9.250%, 7/09/2021(c)

     2,395,575   
     

 

 

 
        4,198,657   
     

 

 

 
  

Food & Beverage – 1.4%

  

  6,575,000      

Del Monte Foods Company, Term Loan,

4.000%, 3/08/2018(c)

     6,543,769   
  797,990      

Dole Food Company, Inc., New Term Loan,

3.753%, 4/01/2020(h)

     796,849   
  2,840,000      

DS Waters of America, Inc., New Term Loan,

5.250%, 8/19/2020(c)

     2,859,539   
  2,622,428      

H.J. Heinz Company, Term Loan B2,

3.500%, 6/05/2020(c)

     2,628,092   
  1,628,000      

New HB Acquisition LLC, Term Loan,

6.750%, 4/09/2020(c)

     1,667,349   
  723,365      

Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC, Term Loan G,

3.250%, 4/29/2020(c)

     716,312   
  2,844,870      

US Foods, Inc., Refi Term Loan,

4.500%, 3/29/2019(c)

     2,825,325   
     

 

 

 
        18,037,235   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Senior Loans – continued

  
  

Gaming – 0.1%

  

  $1,350,000      

Boyd Gaming Corporation, Term Loan B,

4.000%, 8/14/2020(c)

   $ 1,346,288   
     

 

 

 
  

Healthcare – 0.6%

  

  2,438,888      

Apria Healthcare Group I, Term Loan,

6.750%, 4/05/2020(c)

     2,455,106   
  3,185,000      

Springer Science & Business Media Deutschland GmbH, USD Term Loan B2,

5.000%, 8/14/2020(c)

     3,161,112   
  265,000      

TriZetto Group, Inc. (The), 2nd Lien Term Loan D,

8.500%, 3/28/2019(c)

     229,225   
  1,282,023      

TriZetto Group, Inc. (The), Term Loan B,

4.750%, 5/02/2018(c)

     1,187,153   
  396,010      

United Surgical Partners International, Inc., Incremental Term Loan,

4.750%, 4/03/2019(c)

     397,250   
     

 

 

 
        7,429,846   
     

 

 

 
  

Independent Energy – 0.1%

  

  1,221,000      

Fieldwood Energy LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan,

9/28/2018(g)

     1,218,460   
     

 

 

 
  

Industrial Other – 1.7%

  

  1,104,450      

Apex Tool Group LLC, Term Loan B,

4.500%, 1/31/2020(c)

     1,105,146   
  276,755      

Belden, Inc., Term Loan B,

10/02/2020(g)

     276,755   
  239,516      

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., Term Loan 1 Canadian,

6.250%, 10/23/2018(c)

     240,115   
  997,984      

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., USD Term Loan B1,

6.250%, 10/23/2018(c)

     1,000,479   
  39,383      

CeramTec Acquisition Corporation, USD Term Loan B2,

4.250%, 8/28/2020(c)

     39,448   
  399,963      

Faenza Acquisition GmbH, USD Term Loan B1,

4.250%, 8/31/2020(c)

     400,630   
  121,655      

Faenza Acquisition GmbH, USD Term Loan B3,

4.250%, 8/28/2020(c)

     121,858   
  4,000,000      

Gardner Denver, Inc., USD Term Loan,

4.250%, 7/30/2020(c)

     3,957,280   
  2,840,000      

Generac Power Systems, Inc., Term Loan B,

3.500%, 5/29/2020(c)

     2,823,670   
  1,617,000      

MEI Conlux Holdings (US), Inc., Term Loan B,

5.000%, 8/21/2020(c)

     1,616,321   
  550,838      

Mirror Bidco Corp., USD Term Loan,

5.250%, 12/27/2019(c)

     552,672   
  1,990,000      

Pacific Industrial Services US Finco LLC, USD 1st Lien Term Loan,

9/24/2018(g)

     1,993,323   
  1,955,046      

Pinnacle Operating Corp., Term Loan,

4.750%, 11/06/2018(c)

     1,957,490   
  6,563,467      

Silver II US Holdings LLC, Term Loan,

4.000%, 12/13/2019(c)

     6,497,833   
  361,939      

WESCO Distribution, Inc., Term Loan B,

4.500%, 12/12/2019(c)

     362,663   
     

 

 

 
        22,945,683   
     

 

 

 
  

Lodging – 0.3%

  

  3,423,902      

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC, USD Term Loan B2,

10/26/2020(g)

     3,417,670   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Senior Loans – continued

  
  

Media Cable – 0.8%

  

  $1,963,080      

Charter Communications Operating LLC, Term Loan E,

3.000%, 7/01/2020(c)

   $ 1,939,601   
  1,305,728      

Charter Communications Operating LLC, Term Loan F,

3.000%, 1/04/2021(c)

     1,290,490   
  2,847,863      

CSC Holdings, Inc., New Term Loan B,

2.679%, 4/17/2020(c)

     2,812,663   
  671,000      

TWCC Holding Corp., 2nd Lien Term Loan,

7.000%, 6/26/2020(c)

     687,775   
  3,295,000      

Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited, USD Term Loan B,

3.500%, 6/08/2020(c)

     3,273,484   
     

 

 

 
        10,004,013   
     

 

 

 
  

Media Non-Cable – 0.2%

  

  1,255,000      

Activision Blizzard, Inc., Term Loan B,

9/11/2020(g)

     1,252,904   
  1,132,443      

Getty Images, Inc., Term Loan B,

4.750%, 10/18/2019(c)

     1,013,253   
     

 

 

 
        2,266,157   
     

 

 

 
  

Metals & Mining – 1.0%

  

  2,804,670      

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty Ltd., Term Loan,

5.250%, 10/18/2017(c)

     2,811,177   
  1,358,733      

Metal Services LLC, Term Loan,

7.750%, 6/30/2017(c)

     1,365,526   
  116,708      

Murray Energy Corporation, New Term Loan B,

4.750%, 5/24/2019(c)

     116,374   
  5,793,750      

Patriot Coal Corporation, DIP First-Out Term Loan,

9.250%, 12/31/2013(c)

     5,822,719   
  2,290,000      

Peabody Energy Corporation, Term Loan B,

4.250%, 9/24/2020(c)

     2,263,757   
  558,777      

Tube City IMS Corporation, Term Loan,

6.000%, 3/20/2019(c)

     558,777   
     

 

 

 
        12,938,330   
     

 

 

 
  

Non-Captive Consumer – 0.1%

  

  785,111      

Springleaf Financial Funding Company, Term Loan,

5.500%, 5/10/2017(c)

     785,276   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil Field Services – 0.2%

  

  1,450,365      

Pacific Drilling S.A., Term Loan B,

4.500%, 6/04/2018(c)

     1,455,078   
  340,000      

Pinnacle Holdco S.A.R.L., 2nd Lien Term Loan,

10.500%, 7/24/2020(c)

     341,700   
  648,375      

Stallion Oilfield Services Ltd., Term Loan B,

8.000%, 6/19/2018(c)

     653,238   
     

 

 

 
        2,450,016   
     

 

 

 
  

Other Utility – 0.0%

  

  459,848      

Power Team Services LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan,

4.250%, 5/06/2020(c)

     452,375   
  55,000      

Power Team Services LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan(i)

     54,106   
     

 

 

 
        506,481   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Senior Loans – continued

  
  

Packaging – 0.2%

  

  $1,720,000      

Berlin Packaging LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan,

4.750%, 4/02/2019(c)

   $ 1,719,278   
  1,077,300      

Pact Group (USA), Inc., USD Term Loan B,

3.750%, 5/29/2020(c)

     1,058,447   
     

 

 

 
        2,777,725   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.4%

  

  2,378,933      

inVentiv Health, Inc., Combined Term Loan,

7.500%, 8/04/2016(c)

     2,289,723   
  1,526,612      

Quintiles Transnational Corp., New Term Loan B,

4.000%, 6/08/2018(c)

     1,527,086   
  2,024,700      

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Term Loan E,

4.500%, 8/05/2020(c)

     2,034,540   
     

 

 

 
        5,851,349   
     

 

 

 
  

Property & Casualty Insurance – 0.2%

  

  1,161,225      

AmWINS Group, Inc., New Term Loan,

5.000%, 9/06/2019(c)

     1,165,580   
  330,000      

Applied Systems, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan,

8.250%, 6/08/2017(c)

     331,376   
  1,115,000      

Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Ltd., 2nd Lien Term Loan,

8.250%, 10/16/2020(c)

     1,098,275   
     

 

 

 
        2,595,231   
     

 

 

 
  

Restaurants – 0.1%

  

  443,571      

Brasa Holdings, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan,

11.000%, 1/20/2020(c)

     445,789   
  536,655      

Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B,

3.500%, 5/14/2020(c)

     534,643   
     

 

 

 
        980,432   
     

 

 

 
  

Retailers – 0.1%

  

  710,000      

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., New 1st Lien Term Loan,

4.750%, 7/26/2019(c)

     714,139   
     

 

 

 
  

Supermarkets – 0.4%

  

  635,000      

Acosta, Inc., Term Loan D,

5.000%, 3/02/2018(c)

     634,682   
  1,102,898      

Sprouts Farmers Markets Holdings LLC, New Term Loan,

4.000%, 4/23/2020(c)

     1,101,520   
  3,336,980      

Supervalu, Inc., Refi Term Loan B,

5.000%, 3/21/2019(c)

     3,324,466   
     

 

 

 
        5,060,668   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology – 1.9%

  

  3,096,600      

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., Euro Term Loan D,

6.250%, 1/30/2019, (EUR)(c)

     4,208,298   
  7,903,751      

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., USD Term Loan C,

5.750%, 1/30/2019(c)

     7,955,125   
  1,868,094      

Blackboard, Inc., Term Loan B2,

6.250%, 10/04/2018(c)

     1,875,099   
  1,534,661      

BMC Software Finance, Inc., Term Loan,

5.000%, 8/07/2020(c)

     1,532,743   
  3,074,454      

BMC Software Finance, Inc., USD Term Loan,

5.000%, 8/07/2020(c)

     3,072,917   
  2,900,000      

Dell, Inc., USD Term Loan B,

4/29/2020(g)

     2,846,524   


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Senior Loans – continued

  

 

Technology – continued

  
  $470,445      

Deltek, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan,

5.000%, 10/10/2018(c)

   $ 470,798   
  1,006,395      

NXP B.V., Term Loan C,

4.750%, 1/11/2020(c)

     1,014,698   
  850,000      

Rocket Software, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan,

10.250%, 2/08/2019(c)

     847,875   
  452,580      

SunGard Data Systems, Inc., Term Loan D,

4.500%, 1/31/2020(c)

     457,097   
  950,225      

SunGard Data Systems, Inc., Term Loan E,

4.000%, 3/09/2020(c)

     951,812   
  323,375      

Verint Systems, Inc., New Term Loan B,

4.000%, 9/06/2019(c)

     324,102   
     

 

 

 
        25,557,088   
     

 

 

 
  

Transportation Services – 0.0%

  

  514,115      

FleetPride Corporation, 1st Lien Term Loan,

5.250%, 11/19/2019(c)

     494,836   
     

 

 

 
  

Utility Other – 0.0%

  

  380,000      

Sensus USA, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan,

8.500%, 5/09/2018(c)

     370,975   
     

 

 

 
  

Wireless – 0.6%

  

  1,718,018      

Asurion LLC, New Term Loan B1,

5/24/2019(g)

     1,700,562   
  1,424,043      

Asurion LLC, New Term Loan B1,

4.500%, 5/24/2019(c)

     1,409,575   
  932,663      

Asurion LLC, New Term Loan B2,

3.500%, 7/08/2020(c)

     900,411   
  3,381,511      

Crown Castle International Corporation, New Term Loan,

3.250%, 1/31/2019(c)

     3,337,146   
     

 

 

 
        7,347,694   
     

 

 

 
  

Wirelines – 0.5%

  

  477,600      

Integra Telecom, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan,

5.250%, 2/22/2019(c)

     479,988   
  542,007      

Level 3 Financing, Inc., New 2019 Term Loan,

4.000%, 8/01/2019(c)

     540,923   
  2,140,810      

Level 3 Financing, Inc., New Term Loan B2,

1/15/2020(g)

     2,136,357   
  1,440,000      

Level 3 Financing, Inc., Term Loan,

4.750%, 8/01/2019(c)

     1,437,293   
  1,696,748      

Light Tower Fiber LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan,

4.500%, 4/13/2020(c)

     1,701,515   
  814,749      

Zayo Group LLC, Term Loan B,

4.500%, 7/02/2019(c)

     814,285   
     

 

 

 
        7,110,361   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Senior Loans

(Identified Cost $204,143,227)

     203,865,442   
     

 

 

 


Shares     

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Preferred Stocks – 4.7%

  

 

Convertible Preferred Stocks – 2.7%

  
  

Automotive – 0.3%

  

  72,200      

General Motors Co., Series B,

4.750%(b)

   $ 3,620,830   
     

 

 

 
  

Banking – 0.2%

  

  2,240      

Wells Fargo & Co., Series L, Class A,

7.500%(b)

     2,548,022   
     

 

 

 
  

Independent Energy – 0.2%

  

  1,500      

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Series A,

5.750%, 144A

     1,654,688   
  5,963      

SandRidge Energy, Inc.,

7.000%

     594,809   
     

 

 

 
     2,249,497   
     

 

 

 
  

Metals & Mining – 0.6%

  

  128,475      

ArcelorMittal,

6.000%

     2,760,928   
  282,067      

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.,

7.000%(b)

     5,576,464   
     

 

 

 
     8,337,392   
     

 

 

 
  

Non-Captive Diversified – 0.1%

  

  1,388      

Bank of America Corp., Series L,

7.250%

     1,499,040   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Diversified – 0.8%

  

  213,072      

Weyerhaeuser Co., Series A,

6.375%(b)

     11,288,555   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Healthcare – 0.0%

  

  8,000      

Health Care REIT, Inc., Series I,

6.500%

     460,400   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Mortgage – 0.2%

  

  56,286      

iStar Financial, Inc., Series J,

4.500%(b)

     3,117,119   
     

 

 

 
  

Utility Other – 0.3%

  

  34,648      

Dominion Resources, Inc., Series B,

6.000%

     1,851,935   
  28,391      

Dominion Resources, Inc., Series A,

6.125%

     1,514,376   
     

 

 

 
     3,366,311   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks

(Identified Cost $34,835,578)

     36,487,166   
     

 

 

 

 

Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks – 2.0%

  
  

Banking – 1.5%

  

  11,660      

Ally Financial, Inc., Series G,

7.000%, 144A(b)

     11,141,130   
  148,056      

Capital One Financial Corp., Series B,

6.000%(b)

     3,240,946   
  247,273      

SunTrust Banks, Inc.,

5.875%(b)

     5,355,933   
     

 

 

 
     19,738,009   
     

 

 

 


Shares     

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Preferred Stocks – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks – continued

  
  

Media Cable – 0.3%

  

  4,040,000      

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc.,

5.250%, 144A(b)

   $ 3,999,600   
     

 

 

 
  

Non-Captive Diversified – 0.2%

  

  102,000      

Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd.,

8.875%(b)

     2,652,000   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks

(Identified Cost $27,537,054)

     26,389,609   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Preferred Stocks

(Identified Cost $62,372,632)

     62,876,775   
     

 

 

 

 

Common Stocks – 3.7%

  
  

Chemicals – 0.5%

  

  82,634      

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

     3,173,146   
  24,216      

Rockwood Holdings, Inc.

     1,620,050   
  54,452      

Tronox Ltd., Class A

     1,332,440   
     

 

 

 
     6,125,636   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Banks – 0.1%

  

  18,731      

HSBC Holdings PLC, Sponsored ADR

     1,016,344   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Financial Services – 0.2%

  

  39,821      

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     2,058,348   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.5%

  

  58,003      

AT&T, Inc.

     1,961,661   
  87,030      

Deutsche Telekom AG, Sponsored ADR

     1,270,638   
  35,730      

Orange S.A., Sponsored ADR

     446,982   
  83,776      

Telefonica S.A., Sponsored ADR(f)

     1,296,853   
  43,618      

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     2,035,216   
     

 

 

 
     7,011,350   
     

 

 

 
  

Food & Staples Retailing – 0.2%

  

  32,945      

CVS Caremark Corp.

     1,869,629   
  13,873      

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     1,026,047   
     

 

 

 
     2,895,676   
     

 

 

 
  

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.1%

  

  5,425      

Siemens AG, Sponsored ADR

     653,767   
     

 

 

 
  

Machinery – 0.1%

  

  76,802      

Komatsu Ltd., Sponsored ADR

     1,925,426   
     

 

 

 
  

Office Electronics – 0.0%

  

  12,269      

Canon, Inc., Sponsored ADR

     392,608   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.6%

  

  16,420      

Chevron Corp.

     1,995,030   
  17,200      

ExxonMobil Corp.

     1,479,888   
  21,700      

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, ADR

     1,425,256   
  39,804      

Statoil ASA, Sponsored ADR

     902,755   
  40,268      

Total S.A., Sponsored ADR

     2,332,322   
     

 

 

 
     8,135,251   
     

 

 

 


Shares     

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.5%

  

  28,438      

Bayer AG, Sponsored ADR

   $ 3,353,978   
  10,500      

GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sponsored ADR

     526,785   
  48,626      

Pfizer, Inc.

     1,396,052   
  36,223      

Sanofi, ADR

     1,833,971   
     

 

 

 
     7,110,786   
     

 

 

 
  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.3%

  

  19,771      

KLA-Tencor Corp.

     1,203,065   
  65,920      

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     2,654,599   
     

 

 

 
     3,857,664   
     

 

 

 
  

Software – 0.0%

  

  16,290      

Microsoft Corp.

     542,620   
     

 

 

 
  

Tobacco – 0.2%

  

  29,055      

Altria Group, Inc.

     998,039   
  9,290      

British American Tobacco PLC, Sponsored ADR

     976,843   
  5,330      

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     461,525   
     

 

 

 
     2,436,407   
     

 

 

 
  

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.2%

  

  26,589      

Mitsubishi Corp., Sponsored ADR

     1,074,196   
  3,235      

Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Sponsored ADR

     943,002   
     

 

 

 
     2,017,198   
     

 

 

 
  

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.2%

  

  75,054      

Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR

     2,640,400   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $45,791,509)

     48,819,481   
     

 

 

 
Notional
Amount/
Shares (†††)
             

 

Purchased Swaptions – 0.4%

  
  

Interest Rate Swaptions – 0.4%

  

  $125,000,000      

1-year Interest Rate Swap Put, expiring 9/15/2014, Pay 3-month LIBOR, Receive 0.843%(j)(k)

     451,375   
  83,500,000      

5-year Interest Rate Swap Put, expiring 10/03/2013, Pay 3-month LIBOR, Receive 1.171%(j)(k)

     —     
  114,500,000      

10-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 6/22/2015, Pay 3.518%, Receive 3-month LIBOR(j)(k)

     5,069,373   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Purchased Swaptions

(Identified Cost $6,711,835)

     5,520,748   
     

 

 

 

 

Purchased Options – 0.0%

  
  

Options on Securities – 0.0%

  

  474,700      

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, Put expiring October 19, 2013 at 60(l)

     94,940   
  355,000      

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Put expiring October 19, 2013 at 39(l)

     106,500   
  97,200      

SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust, Put expiring October 19, 2013 at 165(l)

     118,098   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Purchased Options

(Identified Cost $1,385,975)

     319,538   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Short-Term Investments – 10.2%

  
  $2,870,578      

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 9/30/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $2,870,578 on 10/01/2013 collateralized by $3,245,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.080% due 11/02/2022 valued at $3,015,176 including accrued interest(m)

   $ 2,870,578   
  70,014,881      

Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $70,014,881 on 10/01/2013 collateralized by $68,420,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.125% due 12/31/2015 valued at $71,418,712 including accrued interest(m)

     70,014,881   
  9,800,000      

U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.021% - 0.053%, 2/27/2014(n)(o)

     9,799,598   
  52,600,000      

U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.106%, 8/21/2014(b)(o)

     52,564,495   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $135,234,351)

     135,249,552   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 98.5%

(Identified Cost $1,319,641,375)(a)

     1,306,738,891   
  

Other assets less liabilities – 1.5%

     20,121,687   
     

 

 

 
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

   $ 1,326,860,578   
     

 

 

 
Notional
Amount/
Shares (†††)
             

 

Written Swaptions – (0.2%)

  
  

Interest Rate Swaptions – (0.2%)

  

  $83,500,000      

5-year Interest Rate Swap Put, expiring 10/03/2013, Pay 0.880%, Receive 3-month LIBOR(j)(k)

   $ —     
  114,500,000      

10-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 6/22/2015, Pay 3-month LIBOR, Receive 4.018%(j)(k)

     (3,229,244
     

 

 

 
  

Total Written Swaptions

(Premiums Received $3,965,333)

   $ (3,229,244
     

 

 

 

 


(‡) Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(†) Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders.

 

   Senior loans are priced at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available.

 

   Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by independent pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such independent pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price.

 

   Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market.

 

   Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

 

   Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service.

 

   Futures contracts and centrally cleared credit default swap agreements are valued at their most recent settlement price.

 

   Bilateral credit default swap agreements and options on interest rate swaps (“interest rate swaptions”) are valued at mid prices (between the bid and ask price) supplied by an independent pricing service, if available, or prices obtained from broker-dealers.

 

   Credit default swap agreements are valued based on mid prices (between the bid and ask price) supplied by an independent pricing service, if available, or prices obtained from broker-dealers.

 

   Domestic exchange-traded single equity option contracts are valued at the mean of the National Best Bid and Offer quotations.

 

   Other exchange-traded options are valued at the average of the closing bid and asked quotations.

 

   Options on futures contracts are valued using the current settlement price.

 

   Currency options are priced at the mid price (between the ask price and the bid price) supplied by an independent pricing service, if available.

 

   Over-the-counter option contracts (including currency options not priced through an independent pricing service) are valued based on prices obtained from broker-dealers. These prices will be either the bid for a long transaction or the ask for a short transaction. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.

 

   Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

 

   Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

 

   The Fund may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Fund calculates its net asset value.

 

   The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(††) Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.
(†††) Interest rate swaptions are expressed as notional amount. Options on securities are expressed as shares.
(a) Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):

 

   At September 30, 2013, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $1,322,404,727 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

   $ 30,509,171   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

     (46,175,007
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (15,665,836
  

 

 

 

 

   At December 31, 2012, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $10,720,475 with no expiration date and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $8,325,319 with no expiration date. At December 31, 2012, post-October capital loss deferrals were $2,564,877. These amounts may be available to offset future realized capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by regulations.

 

(b) All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements or interest rate swaptions.
(c) Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2013 is disclosed.
(d) Security represents right to receive monthly interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages. Principal shown is the outstanding par amount of the pool held as of the end of the period.
(e) The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued.
(f) Non-income producing security.


(g) Position is unsettled. Contract rate was not determined at September 30, 2013 and does not take effect until settlement date.
(h) Variable rate security. Rate shown represents the weighted average rate of underlying contracts at September 30, 2013.
(i) Unfunded loan commitment. Represents a contractual obligation for future funding at the option of the Borrower.
(j) The Fund may enter into interest rate swaptions. An interest rate swaption gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to enter into or cancel an interest rate swap agreement at a future date. Interest rate swaptions may be either purchased or written. The buyer of an interest rate swaption may purchase either the right to receive a fixed rate in the underlying swap (known as a “receiver swaption”) or to pay a fixed rate (known as a “payer swaption”), based on the notional amount of the swap agreement, in exchange for a floating rate.

 

   When the Fund purchases an interest rate swaption, it pays a premium and the swaption is subsequently marked to market to reflect current value. Premiums paid for purchasing interest rate swaptions which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing interest rate swaptions which are exercised are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds on the underlying swap to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, the difference between the premium paid and the proceeds of the closing sale transaction is treated as a realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing interest rate swaptions is limited to the premium paid.

 

   When the Fund writes an interest rate swaption, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value. Premiums received for written interest rate swaptions which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received for written interest rate swaptions which are exercised are deducted from the cost or added to the proceeds on the underlying swap to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the premium received and any amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including commission, is treated as a realized gain or, if the premium received is less than the amount paid, as a realized loss. The Fund, as writer of a written interest rate swaption, bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the swap underlying the written interest rate swaption.

 

   Over- the- counter interest rate swaptions are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the swaption.

 

(k) Counterparty is Citibank, N.A.
(l) The Fund may enter into option contracts. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and the option is subsequently marked to market to reflect current value. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enter into a closing sale transaction, the difference between the premium paid and the proceeds of the closing sale transaction is treated as a realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium paid.

 

   When the Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value. Net premiums received for written options which expire are treated as realized gains. Net premiums received for written options which are exercised are deducted from the cost or added to the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the net premium received and any amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including commissions, is treated as a realized gain or, if the net premium received is less than the amount paid, as a realized loss. The Fund, as writer of a written option, bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument underlying the written option.

 

   Exchange-traded options contracts are standardized contracts and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Fund are reduced. Over-the-counter options are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the option.

 

(m) It is the Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.
(n) A portion of this security has been pledged as collateral for open forward foreign currency contracts or swap agreements, and as initial margin for open futures contracts.
(o) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
(p) Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date.

 

144A All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2013, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $395,039,278 or 29.8% of net assets.
ADR An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.
ABS Asset-Backed Securities
ARMs Adjustable Rate Mortgages
EMTN Euro Medium Term Note
ETF Exchange Traded Fund
GMTN Global Medium Term Note
MTN Medium Term Note
REITs Real Estate Investment Trusts
SPDR Standard &Poor’s Depositary Receipt
BRL Brazilian Real
CAD Canadian Dollar
CHF Swiss Franc


CLP Chilean Peso
EUR Euro
GBP British Pound
MXN Mexican Peso
NZD New Zealand Dollar
UYU Uruguayan Peso

Swap Agreements

The Fund and the Subsidiary may enter into credit default swaps. A credit default swap is an agreement between two parties (the “protection buyer” and “protection seller”) to exchange the credit risk of an issuer (“reference obligation”) for a specified time period. The reference obligation may be one or more debt securities or an index of such securities. The Fund may be either the protection buyer or the protection seller. As a protection buyer, the Fund has the ability to hedge the downside risk of an issuer or group of issuers. As a protection seller, the Fund has the ability to gain exposure to an issuer or group of issuers whose bonds are unavailable or in short supply in the cash bond market, as well as realize additional income in the form of fees paid by the protection buyer. The protection buyer is obligated to pay the protection seller a stream of payments (“fees”) over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event, such as a default or a downgrade in credit rating, occurs on the reference obligation. The Fund may also pay or receive upfront premiums. If a credit event occurs, the protection seller must pay the protection buyer the difference between the agreed upon notional value and market value of the reference obligation. Market value in this case is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the value. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments that a Fund as the protection seller could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement.

Swap agreements are valued daily and fluctuations in the value are recorded as change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Fees are accrued in accordance with the terms of the agreement and are recorded as receivable or payable. When received or paid, fees are recorded as realized gain or loss. Upfront premiums paid or received by the Fund are recorded as an asset or liability, respectively, and are amortized or accreted over the term of the agreement and recorded as realized gain or loss. Payments made or received by the Fund as a result of a credit event or termination of the agreement are recorded as realized gain or loss.

Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (“centrally cleared swaps”). Bilateral swap agreements are traded between counterparties and, as such, are subject to the risk that a party to the agreement will not be able to meet its obligations. In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap agreement, the swap agreement is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Fund faces the CCP through a broker. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, the Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund based on the daily change in the value of the centrally cleared swap agreement. For centrally cleared swaps, the Fund’s counterparty credit risk is reduced as the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, the Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court. The Fund covers its net obligations under outstanding swap agreements by segregating or earmarking cash or securities.

At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open bilateral credit default swap agreements:

 

Counterparty

  

Reference
Obligation

   (Pay)/
Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration
Date
     Notional
Value(‡)
     Unamortized
Up Front
Premium
Paid/(Received)
    Market
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Fees
Receivable/
(Payable)
 

Buy Protection

                   

Bank of America, N.A.

   CDX.NA.EM Series 20, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2018       $ 33,875,000       $ (3,150,375   $ (3,255,245   $ (104,870   $ (51,753

Bank of America, N.A.

   CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year      (1.00 %)      12/20/2017         3,000,000         (14,338     (45,806     (31,468     (917

Bank of America, N.A.

   CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year      (1.00 %)      12/20/2017         5,075,000         (33,962     (77,490     (43,528     (1,551

Bank of America, N.A.

   CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year      (1.00 %)      12/20/2017         1,000,000         (8,165     (15,269     (7,104     (306

Bank of America, N.A.

   CDX.NA.IG Series 20, 5-Year      (1.00 %)      6/20/2018         3,100,000         (14,023     (38,022     (23,999     (947

Bank of America, N.A.

   CDX.NA.IG Series 20, 5-Year      (1.00 %)      6/20/2018         7,000,000         (85,940     (85,856     84        (2,139


Bank of America, N.A.

   Electricite de France      (1.00 %)      12/20/2017         3,700,000     10,112        (79,381     (89,493     (1,528

Bank of America, N.A.

   Iberdrola Finanzas SAU      (1.00 %)      9/20/2018         4,500,000     318,838        182,238        (136,600     (1,858

Bank of America, N.A.

   iTraxx Europe Crossover Series 18, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2017         3,875,000     82,893        (340,022     (422,915     (8,000

Bank of America, N.A.

   iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2017         550,000     (57,194     (96,911     (39,717     (1,135

Bank of America, N.A.

   iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2017         500,000     (51,361     (88,101     (36,740     (1,032

Bank of America, N.A.

   iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2017         450,000     (49,301     (79,291     (29,990     (929

Bank of America, N.A.

   iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2017         1,500,000     (145,562     (264,302     (118,740     (3,097

Bank of America, N.A.

   iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2017         1,180,000     (157,622     (207,917     (50,295     (2,436

Bank of America, N.A.

   iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2017         5,000,000     (717,687     (881,007     (163,320     (10,322

Bank of America, N.A.

   iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 19, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      6/20/2018         6,500,000     (893,551     (1,186,808     (293,257     (13,419

Bank of America, N.A.

   Russian Foreign Bond      (1.00 %)      12/20/2018         11,000,000        352,804        411,540        58,736        (3,667

Bank of America, N.A.

   Textron Financial Corp.      (1.00 %)      3/20/2017         975,000        (20,772     (22,842     (2,070     (298

Bank of America, N.A.

   Textron Financial Corp.      (1.00 %)      6/20/2017         1,250,000        (27,480     (29,455     (1,975     (382

Credit Suisse International

   CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year      (1.00 %)      12/20/2017         9,000,000        (74,630     (137,420     (62,790     (2,750

Credit Suisse International

   CDX.NA.IG Series 20, 5-Year      (1.00 %)      6/20/2018         3,300,000        (13,426     (40,475     (27,049     (1,008

Credit Suisse International

   HJ Heinz Co.      (1.00 %)      3/20/2018         7,650,000        222,119        64,825        (157,294     (2,338

Credit Suisse International

   Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., GMTN      (3.00 %)      12/20/2018         3,450,000     (25,594     (33,660     (8,066     (4,278

Credit Suisse International

   iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2017         4,400,000     (384,482     (775,286     (390,804     (9,084

Credit Suisse International

   UniCredit S.p.A., EMTN      (5.00 %)      12/20/2018         3,700,000     (118,875     (157,481     (38,606     (7,647

Deutsche Bank AG

   Russian Foreign Bond      (1.00 %)      12/20/2018         16,900,000        542,034        632,275        90,241        (5,633

Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc.

   Textron Financial Corp.      (1.00 %)      3/20/2017         2,000,000        (40,492     (46,856     (6,364     (611

Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc.

   Textron Financial Corp.      (1.00 %)      3/20/2017         1,300,000        (26,383     (30,456     (4,073     (397
              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

               $ (6,724,481   $ (2,142,066   $ (139,462
              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Counterparty

  

Reference
Obligation

   (Pay)/
Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration
Date
     Implied
Credit
Spread^
    Notional
Value(‡)
     Unamortized
Up Front
Premium
Paid/(Received)
    Market
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Fees
Receivable/
(Payable)
 

Sell Protection

                     

Bank of America, N.A.

   International Lease Finance Corp.      5.00     9/20/2018         3.20   $ 3,275,000       $ 222,788      $ 258,801      $ 36,013      $ 5,003   

Credit Suisse International

   Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC/EFIH Finance, Inc.      5.00     6/20/2015         41.63     3,900,000         (318,398     (1,440,502     (1,122,104     5,958   

Credit Suisse International

   Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC/EFIH Finance, Inc.      5.00     6/20/2015         56.55     5,300,000         (459,717     (1,620,575     (1,160,858     8,097   
                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

                  $ (2,802,276   $ (2,246,949   $ 19,058   
                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open centrally cleared credit default swap agreements:

 

Reference

Obligation

   (Pay)/
Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration
Date
     Notional
Value(‡)
     Market
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Fees
Receivable/
(Payable)
 

Buy Protection

              

CDX.NA.HY Series 21, 5-Year

     (5.00 %)      12/20/2018       $ 65,375,000       $ (2,916,379   $ (137,941   $ (99,878

CDX.NA.IG Series 20, 5-Year

     (1.00 %)      6/20/2018         4,900,000         (59,374     (22,784     (1,497

CDX.NA.IG Series 20, 5-Year

     (1.00 %)      6/20/2018         12,000,000         (145,405     (20,306     (3,667

CDX.NA.IG Series 20, 5-Year

     (1.00 %)      6/20/2018         92,500,000         (1,120,833     (580,265     (28,264

CDX.NA.HY Series 21, 5-Year

     (5.00 %)      12/20/2018         25,000,000         (1,115,235     (52,735     (38,194
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

           $ (5,357,226   $ (814,031   $ (171,500
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


(‡) Notional value stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
* Notional value denominated in euros.
^ Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular reference entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the reference entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies the Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Fund’s or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.

At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract to
Buy/Sell

   Delivery
Date
     Currency    Units
of
Currency
     Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Buy1

     10/15/2013       Australian Dollar      14,200,000       $ 13,235,869       $ 59,873   

Sell1

     10/15/2013       Australian Dollar      14,200,000         13,235,868         49,297   

Sell1

     10/28/2013       Brazilian Real      47,600,000         21,345,204         136,879   

Sell1

     12/04/2013       British Pound      1,495,000         2,419,119         (107,206

Buy2

     10/07/2013       Chilean Peso      4,000,000,000         7,919,438         (40,761

Sell2

     10/07/2013       Chilean Peso      3,900,000,000         7,721,452         15,108   

Sell2

     10/07/2013       Chilean Peso      6,750,000,000         13,364,051         (152,072

Buy1

     10/01/2013       Euro      8,930,000         12,080,955         (5,800

Buy3

     10/16/2013       Euro      1,380,000         1,866,998         23,293   

Buy2

     10/18/2013       Euro      685,000         926,739         (415

Sell1

     10/01/2013       Euro      8,930,000         12,080,955         (178,158

Sell1

     10/08/2013       Euro      3,155,000         4,268,306         (98,532

Sell1

     10/09/2013       Euro      9,845,000         13,319,042         (393,367

Sell1

     10/15/2013       Euro      4,265,000         5,770,092         (115,585

Sell3

     10/16/2013       Euro      6,895,000         9,328,226         (149,353

Sell1

     10/16/2013       Euro      7,380,000         9,984,381         (159,874

Sell1

     10/17/2013       Euro      6,270,000         8,482,686         (133,949

Sell2

     10/18/2013       Euro      3,160,000         4,275,176         (71,997

Sell2

     10/30/2013       Euro      8,100,000         10,958,845         (19,795

Sell1

     11/01/2013       Euro      8,930,000         12,081,848         5,774   

Buy1

     10/15/2013       Japanese Yen      2,600,000,000         26,452,908         (9,334

Sell1

     10/15/2013       Japanese Yen      2,600,000,000         26,452,908         (531,580

Buy2

     10/03/2013       Malaysian Ringgit      43,300,000         13,283,363         7,263   

Sell2

     10/03/2013       Malaysian Ringgit      43,300,000         13,283,363         (193,883

Sell1

     10/28/2013       Mexican Peso      173,700,000         13,241,247         194,706   

Sell3

     10/03/2013       New Zealand Dollar      8,860,000         7,358,175         (499,029

Buy2

     10/03/2013       Philippine Peso      580,000,000         13,321,327         308,089   

Buy2

     11/04/2013       Philippine Peso      580,000,000         13,325,216         (8,118

Sell2

     10/03/2013       Philippine Peso      580,000,000         13,321,327         (21,625

Buy1

     10/09/2013       Polish Zloty      42,200,000         13,507,654         328,392   

Sell1

     10/09/2013       Polish Zloty      42,200,000         13,507,654         (643,958

Sell1

     12/13/2013       Swiss Franc      990,000         1,095,367         (31,007

Buy1

     10/01/2013       Turkish Lira      13,200,000         6,534,492         45,135   

Sell1

     10/01/2013       Turkish Lira      13,200,000         6,534,492         (131,387
              

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (2,522,976
              

 

 

 

 


At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign cross currency contracts:

 

Settlement Date

   Deliver/Units of Currency      Receive/Units of Currency1      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

10/28/2013

   Euro 9,833,204       Norwegian Krone      80,000,000       $ (12,553
           

 

 

 

 

1 Counterparty is Credit Suisse International.
2 Counterparty is Deutsche Bank AG.
3 Counterparty is Citibank, N.A.

Futures Contracts

The Fund may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.

When the Fund enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. The aggregate principal amounts of the contracts are not recorded in the financial statements. Realized gain or loss on a futures position is equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, minus brokerage commissions. When the Fund enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit the Fund’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities or interest rates.

Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Fund is reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, the Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.

At September 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Nikkei 225™

     12/12/2013         13       $ 1,912,407       $ (47,678
           

 

 

 

At September 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

E-mini S&P 500®

     12/20/2013         575       $ 48,136,125       $ 214,239   

Euro STOXX 50®

     12/20/2013         175         6,815,999         (12,233

Ultra Long U.S. Treasury Bond

     12/19/2013         145         20,603,594         (137,336

10 Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12/19/2013         794         100,354,156         (2,248,359

30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond

     12/19/2013         32         4,268,000         (51,308
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (2,234,997
           

 

 

 


Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

  Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

  Level 2 - prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

  Level 3 - prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2013, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3     Total  

Bonds and Notes

          

Non-Convertible Bonds

          

ABS Other

   $ —         $ 1,812,241       $ 1,850,645 (a)    $ 3,662,886   

Airlines

     —           6,395,529         26,492,278 (a)      32,887,807   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     —           38,257,865         2,300,756 (a)      40,558,621   

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds*

     —           724,372,711         —          724,372,711   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

     —           770,838,346         30,643,679        801,482,025   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds*

     —           48,605,330         —          48,605,330   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Bonds and Notes

     —           819,443,676         30,643,679        850,087,355   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Senior Loans*

     —           203,865,442         —          203,865,442   

Preferred Stocks

          

Convertible Preferred Stocks*

     36,487,166         —           —          36,487,166   

Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks*

     22,390,009         3,999,600         —          26,389,609   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

     58,877,175         3,999,600         —          62,876,775   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Stocks*

     48,819,481         —           —          48,819,481   

Purchased Swaptions*

     —           5,520,748         —          5,520,748   

Purchased Options*

     319,538         —           —          319,538   

Short-Term Investments

     —           135,249,552         —          135,249,552   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

     108,016,194         1,168,079,018         30,643,679        1,306,738,891   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bilateral Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized appreciation)

     —           185,074         —          185,074   

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     —           1,173,809         —          1,173,809   

Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     214,239         —           —          214,239   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 108,230,433       $ 1,169,437,901       $ 30,643,679      $ 1,308,312,013   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
          

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Written Swaptions*

   $ —        $ (3,229,244   $ —         $ (3,229,244

Bilateral Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation)

     —          (4,574,089     —           (4,574,089

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation)

     —          (814,031     —           (814,031

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

     —          (3,709,338     —           (3,709,338

Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

     (2,496,914     —          —           (2,496,914
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (2,496,914   $ (12,326,702   $ —         $ (14,823,616
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
(a) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices.

Preferred stocks valued at $3,875,972 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 during the period ended September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2013, these securities were valued at the last sale price in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.

All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.


The Fund’s pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used if an independent pricing service either is unable to price a security or does not provide a reliable price for a security. Broker-dealer bid prices for which the Fund does not have knowledge of the inputs used by the broker-dealer are categorized in Level 3. All security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, are reviewed on a daily basis by the investment adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If the investment adviser, in good faith, believes that the price provided by an independent pricing service is unreliable, broker-dealer bid prices may be used until the price provided by the independent pricing service is considered to be reliable. Reliability of all security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, is tested in a variety of ways, including comparison to recent transaction prices and daily fluctuations, amongst other validation procedures in place.

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of December 31, 2012 and/or September 30, 2013:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

  Balance as
of
December
31, 2012
    Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Purchases     Sales     Transfers
into Level 3
    Transfers
out of
Level 3
    Balance as of
September 30,
2013
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
from
Investments
Still Held at
September 30,
2013
 

Bonds and Notes

                   

Non-Convertible Bonds

                   

ABS Other

  $ —        $ —        $ 4,474      $ (39,631   $ —        $ (647,580   $ 2,533,382      $ —        $ 1,850,645      $ (39,631

Airlines

    —          1,090        (31,667     (807,242     11,807,737        (598,124     16,120,484        —          26,492,278        (807,242

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    —          —          (136     1,092        2,310,688        (10,888     —          —          2,300,756        1,092   

Treasuries

    6,211,796        —          (187,627     (31,634     —          (5,992,535     —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 6,211,796      $ 1,090      $ (214,956   $ (877,415   $ 14,118,425      $ (7,249,127   $ 18,653,866      $ —        $ 30,643,679      $ (845,781
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt securities valued at $18,653,866 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2013, these securities were valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the securities.

All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.

Derivatives

Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, option contracts, swaptions and swap agreements (including credit default swaps).

The Fund seeks to achieve positive total returns over a full market cycle. The Fund pursues its objective by utilizing a flexible investment approach that allocates investments across a global range of investment opportunities related to credit, currencies and interest rates, while employing risk management techniques to mitigate downside risk. At times, the Fund expects to gain its investment exposure substantially through the use of derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, futures and option contracts, interest rate swaptions and swap agreements. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund used forward foreign currency, futures and options contracts, swaptions and credit default swap agreements (as a protection seller) to gain investment exposures in accordance with its objective.

The Fund is subject to the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the value of the Fund’s investments in fixed income securities. The Fund will be subject to increased interest rate risk to the extent that it invests in fixed-income securities with longer maturities or durations, as compared to investing in fixed-income securities with shorter maturities or durations. The Fund may use futures contracts and interest rate swaptions to hedge against changes in interest rates and to manage duration without having to buy or sell portfolio securities. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund engaged in futures contracts for hedging purposes.

The Fund is subject to the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will have an unfavorable effect on the value of Fund assets denominated in foreign currencies. The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and option contracts for hedging purposes to protect the value of the Fund’s holdings of foreign securities. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund engaged in forward foreign currency and option transactions for hedging purposes.


The Fund is subject to the risk that companies in which the Fund invests will fail financially or otherwise be unwilling or unable to meet their obligations to the Fund. The Fund may use credit default swaps, as a protection buyer, to hedge its credit exposure to issuers of bonds they hold without having to sell the bonds. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund engaged in credit default swap transactions as a protection buyer to hedge its credit exposure.

The Fund is subject to the risk of unpredictable declines in the value of individual equity securities and periods of below-average performance in individual securities or in the equity market as a whole. The Fund may use futures contracts, purchased put options and written call options to hedge against a decline in value of an equity security that it owns. The Fund may also write put options to offset the cost of options used for hedging purposes. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund engaged in futures and option transactions for hedging purposes.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund as of September 30, 2013:

 

Assets

   Investments
at value1
    Unrealized
appreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
    Unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
    Swap Agreements
at value
    Total  

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

          

Interest rate contracts

   $ 5,520,748      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 5,520,748   

Foreign exchange contracts

     —          1,173,809        —          —          1,173,809   

Credit contracts

     —          —          —          1,549,679        1,549,679   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter asset derivatives

   $ 5,520,748      $ 1,173,809      $ —        $ 1,549,679      $ 8,244,236   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange traded/centrally cleared asset derivatives

          

Equity contracts

   $ 319,538      $ —        $ 214,239      $ —        $ 533,777   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange traded/centrally cleared asset derivatives

     319,538        —          214,239        —          533,777   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total asset derivatives

   $ 5,840,286      $ 1,173,809      $ 214,239      $ 1,549,679      $ 8,778,013   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

   Options/swaptions
written at value
    Unrealized
depreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
    Unrealized
depreciation on
futures contracts
    Swap Agreements
at value
    Total  

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

          

Interest rate contracts

   $ (3,229,244   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ (3,229,244

Foreign exchange contracts

     —          (3,709,338     —          —          (3,709,338

Credit contracts

     —          —          —          (11,076,436     (11,076,436
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter liability derivatives

   $ (3,229,244   $ (3,709,338   $ —        $ (11,076,436   $ (18,015,018
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange traded/centrally cleared liability derivatives

          

Interest rate contracts

   $ —        $ —        $ (2,437,003   $ —        $ (2,437,003

Credit contracts

     —          —          —          (5,357,225     (5,357,225

Equity contracts

     —          —          (59,911     —          (59,911
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange traded/centrally cleared liability derivatives

   $ —        $ —        $ (2,496,914   $ (5,357,225   $ (7,854,139
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liability derivatives

   $ (3,229,244   $ (3,709,338   $ (2,496,914   $ (16,433,661   $ (25,869,157
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Represents purchased options/swaptions, at value.

The Fund’s derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of this disclosure.

Over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, options, interest rate swaptions, and swap agreements, are entered into pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Fund and its counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by the Fund or the counterparty to the extent of the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Master netting provisions allow the Fund and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Fund or the counterparty. The Fund’s ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of derivative positions subject to these provisions that are in a net liability position by counterparty, and the value of collateral pledged to counterparties for such contracts is as follows:

 

Counterparty

   Derivatives     Collateral Pledged  

Credit Suisse International

   $ (5,872,808   $ 6,025,887   

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

     (77,312     —     

Bank of America, N.A.

     (5,941,146     9,881,925   


Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by the Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. The risk of loss to the Fund from counterparty default should be limited to the extent the Fund is under collateralized for over-the-counter derivatives; however, final settlement of the Fund’s claim against any collateral received may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. Additionally, cash or securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. As of September 30, 2013, the maximum amount of loss that the Fund would incur if counterparties failed to meet their obligations, including cash and/or securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral that could be subject to the terms of a final settlement in a bankruptcy court proceeding is $34,557,350 and the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting arrangements is $28,433,598. These amounts do not take into account collateral received by the Fund in the amount of $1,334,110.

Industry Summary at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ABS Home Equity

     9.4

Banking

     8.8   

Automotive

     5.8   

Treasuries

     5.4   

Metals & Mining

     4.2   

Technology

     4.1   

Food & Beverage

     3.2   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     3.1   

Wirelines

     2.7   

Airlines

     2.7   

Chemicals

     2.5   

Pharmaceuticals

     2.3   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     34.1   

Short-Term Investments

     10.2   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     98.5   

Other assets less liabilities (including open written swaptions, swap agreements, forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts)

     1.5   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

McDonnell Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

Principal
Amount
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – 90.1% of Net Assets

  

 

Municipals – 90.1%

  
  

Alaska – 2.3%

  

  $400,000      

Anchorage, GO, Schools, Refunding, Series B, (NATL-RE insured, FGIC insured),

5.000%, 9/01/2018

   $ 464,392   
     

 

 

 
  

Arizona – 4.0%

  

  300,000      

Phoenix Civic Improvement, Corporate Excise Tax Revenue, Series A,

5.000%, 7/01/2024

     341,874   
  400,000      

Pima County Sewer System Revenue, Series A,

5.000%, 7/01/2022

     463,784   
     

 

 

 
        805,658   
     

 

 

 
  

California – 10.6%

  

  250,000      

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Revenue, Senior Lien, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2024

     283,880   
  400,000      

Bay Area Toll Authority, Toll Bridge Revenue, San Francisco Bay Area,

4.000%, 4/01/2030(b)

     397,132   
  380,000      

Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency Revenue, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2024

     444,782   
  500,000      

Kern High School District, GO, Refunding,

5.000%, 8/01/2023

     580,390   
  400,000      

Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District, GO,

5.000%, 11/01/2025

     449,488   
     

 

 

 
        2,155,672   
     

 

 

 
  

Colorado – 10.4%

  

  260,000      

Colorado Springs Utilities System Revenue, Series B-2,

5.000%, 11/15/2033(c)

     278,985   
  400,000      

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Revenue, Craig Hospital Project,

5.000%, 12/01/2028

     418,220   
  400,000      

Denver City & County School District No. 1, GO, Series B, (State Aid Withholding),

5.000%, 12/01/2026

     452,016   
  400,000      

Denver City & County, Airport System Revenue, Series B,

5.000%, 11/15/2029(b)

     423,700   
  450,000      

University of Colorado Revenue, Refunding, Series B,

5.000%, 6/01/2019

     527,958   
     

 

 

 
        2,100,879   
     

 

 

 
  

Connecticut – 4.1%

  

  375,000      

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority Revenue, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Series N,

5.000%, 7/01/2024

     426,731   
  375,000      

State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Second Lien, Transportation Infrastructure, Refunding, Series 1,

5.000%, 2/01/2016

     413,359   
     

 

 

 
        840,090   
     

 

 

 
  

Florida – 8.5%

  

  500,000      

Fernandina Beach Utility System Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 9/01/2027

     540,990   
  250,000      

Florida State Board of Education, GO, Capital Outlay 2011, Refunding, Series B,

5.000%, 6/01/2015

     269,322   


Principal
Amount

    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Municipals – continued

  
  

Florida – continued

  
  $400,000      

Florida State Board of Governors, University System Improvement Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 7/01/2018

   $ 461,888   
  400,000      

Orlando & Orange County Expressway Authority Revenue, Refunding,

5.000%, 7/01/2023

     450,944   
     

 

 

 
        1,723,144   
     

 

 

 
  

Georgia – 2.9%

  
  500,000      

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Revenue, Series B,

5.000%, 1/01/2021

     577,325   
     

 

 

 
  

Hawaii – 2.2%

  
  400,000      

Honolulu City and County, GO, Series B,

5.000%, 8/01/2016

     446,756   
     

 

 

 
  

Illinois – 4.2%

  
  370,000      

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Series B,

5.500%, 8/15/2028(b)

     401,283   
  100,000      

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue, Loyola University Chicago, Series B,

5.000%, 7/01/2021

     113,799   
  320,000      

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Revenue, Senior Priority, Series A, (AGM insured),

5.000%, 1/01/2017

     346,029   
     

 

 

 
        861,111   
     

 

 

 
  

Kentucky – 1.6%

  
  275,000      

Louisville & Jefferson County, Metropolitan Government Revenue, Jewish Hospital St. Mary’s Healthcare, Prerefunded 2/01/2018@100,

6.125%, 2/01/2037

     332,335   
  

Massachusetts – 0.8%

  
  150,000      

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Allied Health Science, Series F,

4.000%, 7/01/2018

     165,443   
  

Michigan – 2.9%

  
  545,000      

State of Michigan, GO, Prerefunded 11/01/2015@100, Series A, (NATL-RE insured),

5.000%, 11/01/2018

     597,178   
     

 

 

 
  

Minnesota – 3.0%

  
  250,000      

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission Revenue, Refunding,

5.000%, 1/01/2017

     279,458   
  300,000      

Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities Authority Revenue, University of St. Thomas, Series 7-U,

5.000%, 4/01/2017

     335,724   
     

 

 

 
        615,182   
     

 

 

 
  

Missouri – 2.7%

  
  500,000      

Southeast Missouri State University Revenue, Series A,

5.000%, 4/01/2016

     548,240   
     

 

 

 
  

New Jersey – 3.1%

  
  580,000      

New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority Revenue, Prerefunded 06/15/2015@100, Series D, (AGM Insured),

5.000%, 6/15/2019

     625,466   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Municipals – continued

  
  

New York – 2.0%

  
  $350,000      

New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue, Mental Health Services Facility Improvements, (State Appropriation),

5.000%, 2/15/2017

   $ 395,112   
  

Ohio – 7.7%

  
  400,000      

American Municipal Power Revenue, Hydroelectric Projects, Refunding, Series CA, (AGM insured),

5.000%, 2/15/2021

     449,240   
  500,000      

Columbus, GO, Various Purpose, Series A,

5.000%, 8/15/2023

     597,575   
  500,000      

Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission Revenue, University of Dayton,

5.000%, 12/01/2030

     522,775   
     

 

 

 
        1,569,590   
     

 

 

 
  

Pennsylvania – 5.8%

  
  335,000      

Delaware County Authority Revenue, Villanova University,

5.000%, 8/01/2019

     386,034   
  285,000      

Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

4.000%, 7/01/2027

     286,661   
  450,000      

Philadelphia Airport Revenue, Refunding, Series D, AMT,

5.000%, 6/15/2016

     494,532   
     

 

 

 
        1,167,227   
     

 

 

 
  

Texas – 6.4%

  
  400,000      

Garland, GO, Refunding, (AGM insured),

5.000%, 2/15/2016

     440,396   
  350,000      

State of Texas Water Financial Assistance, GO, Series B,

5.000%, 8/01/2022

     411,576   
  400,000      

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Revenue, Methodist Hospitals of Dallas,

5.000%, 10/01/2024

     447,012   
     

 

 

 
        1,298,984   
     

 

 

 
  

Utah – 1.4%

  
  250,000      

Utah State Transit Authority Sales Tax Revenue, Refunding,

5.000%, 6/15/2024

     280,695   
  

Washington – 3.5%

  
  400,000      

Port of Seattle Special Facility Revenue, Refunding, AMT, SEATAC Fuel Facility LLC,

5.000%, 6/01/2020

     447,960   
  250,000      

Spokane County, GO, Limited Tax, Refunding,

4.000%, 12/01/2014

     260,713   
     

 

 

 
        708,673   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Bonds and Notes

(Identified Cost $18,771,178)

     18,279,152   
     

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments – 10.4%

  
  2,108,249      

Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $2,108,249 on 10/01/2013 collateralized by $2,155,000 Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.120% due 3/28/2014 valued at $2,155,000 including accrued interest(d) (Identified Cost $2,108,249)

     2,108,249   
     

 

 

 

 


Description

   Value (†)  

Total Investments – 100.5%

(Identified Cost $20,879,427)(a)

   $ 20,387,401   

Other assets less liabilities – (0.5)%

     (105,860
  

 

 

 

Net Assets – 100.0%

   $ 20,281,541   
  

 

 

 

 

(†) Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, recommended by the investment adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders.

 

   Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

 

   Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

 

   Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser or subadviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

 

(a) Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

 

   At September 30, 2013, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $20,879,427 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

   $ 61,622   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

     (553,648
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (492,026
  

 

 

 

 

(b) All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under delayed delivery securities.
(c) Delayed delivery. The Fund may purchase securities for which delivery or payment will occur at a later date, beyond the normal settlement period. The price of the security and the date when the security will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The security and the obligation to pay for it are recorded by the Fund at the time the commitment is entered into. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations during the time before the Fund takes delivery of the security. When the Fund enters into such a transaction, collateral consisting of liquid securities or cash and cash equivalents is required to be segregated or earmarked at the custodian in an amount at least equal to the amount of the Fund’s commitment. No interest accrues to the Fund until the transaction settles. Purchases of delayed delivery securities may have a similar effect on the Fund’s net asset value as if the Fund had created a degree of leverage in the portfolio. Risks may arise upon entering into such transactions from the potential inability of counterparties to meet their obligations under the transactions. Additionally, losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities.
(d) It is the Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.

 

AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

 

AMT Alternative Minimum Tax

 

FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

 

GO General Obligation

 

NATL-RE  National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation


Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

  Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

  Level 2 - prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

  Level 3 - prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2013, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Bonds and Notes*

   $ —         $ 18,279,152       $ —         $ 18,279,152   

Short-Term Investments

     —           2,108,249         —           2,108,249   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ —         $ 20,387,401       $ —         $ 20,387,401   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the period ended September 30, 2013, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Holdings Summary at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

General Obligation

     17.2

Higher Education

     15.1   

Medical

     14.1   

Transportation

     10.9   

General

     8.2   

Water

     7.1   

Airport

     5.9   

School District

     5.1   

Power

     5.1   

Utilities

     1.4   

Short-Term Investments

     10.4   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     100.5   

Other assets less liabilities

     (0.5
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 


CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – 34.0% of Net Assets

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – 32.4%

  
  

ABS Home Equity – 0.9%

  

$ 396,669      

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR6, Class 2A,

1.123%, 8/25/2046(b)(c)

   $ 247,156   
     

 

 

 
  

Airlines – 0.2%

  

  55,000      

US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-2A, Class A,

4.625%, 12/03/2026(c)

     53,075   
     

 

 

 
  

Automotive – 2.9%

  

  500,000      

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

4.375%, 8/06/2023(c)

     500,282   
  275,000      

General Motors Co.,

4.875%, 10/02/2023, 144A

     268,813   
     

 

 

 
        769,095   
     

 

 

 
  

Banking – 0.8%

  

  250,000      

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series Q, (fixed rate to 5/01/2023, variable rate thereafter),

5.150%(c)(o)

     218,750   
     

 

 

 
  

Chemicals – 2.6%

  

  200,000      

INEOS Group Holdings S.A.,

6.125%, 8/15/2018, 144A(c)

     195,500   
  500,000      

PetroLogistics LP/PetroLogistics Finance Corp.,

6.250%, 4/01/2020, 144A(c)

     490,000   
     

 

 

 
        685,500   
     

 

 

 
  

Construction Machinery – 1.2%

  

  300,000      

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

7.625%, 4/15/2022(c)

     326,250   
     

 

 

 
  

Government Owned - No Guarantee – 4.0%

  

  500,000      

Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital S.A.,

4.950%, 7/19/2022, 144A(c)

     483,125   
  250,000      

Petrobras Global Finance BV,

4.375%, 5/20/2023(c)

     228,696   
  370,000      

Petroleos Mexicanos,

4.875%, 1/18/2024(c)

     370,000   
     

 

 

 
        1,081,821   
     

 

 

 
  

Independent Energy – 0.0%

  

  5,000      

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.,

6.750%, 4/15/2021(c)

     5,050   
     

 

 

 
  

Life Insurance – 4.2%

  

  250,000      

AXA S.A., EMTN, (fixed rate to 10/16/2019, variable rate thereafter),

6.772%, (GBP)(c)(o)

     411,808   
  55,000      

ING U.S., Inc.,

5.700%, 7/15/2043, 144A(c)

     54,591   
  625,000      

MetLife, Inc., Series D,

4.368%, 9/15/2023(c)

     653,378   
     

 

 

 
        1,119,777   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Media Non-Cable – 2.8%

  

$ 500,000      

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.,

5.500%, 8/01/2023, 144A(c)

   $ 467,500   
  175,000      

Intelsat Luxembourg S.A.,

7.750%, 6/01/2021, 144A(c)

     181,125   
  100,000      

Intelsat Luxembourg S.A.,

8.125%, 6/01/2023, 144A(c)

     105,500   
     

 

 

 
        754,125   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil Field Services – 1.6%

  

  75,000      

Hercules Offshore, Inc.,

7.125%, 4/01/2017, 144A(c)

     79,781   
  350,000      

Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance Ltd.,

6.750%, 10/01/2022, 144A(c)

     358,750   
     

 

 

 
        438,531   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.5%

  

  135,000      

Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A.,

4.750%, 4/15/2023, 144A(c)

     128,359   
     

 

 

 
  

Property & Casualty Insurance – 0.6%

  

  175,000      

Trinity Acquisition PLC,

6.125%, 8/15/2043(c)

     171,071   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology – 1.3%

  

  325,000      

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,

8.875%, 1/01/2020, 144A(c)

     342,875   
     

 

 

 
  

Wireless – 6.1%

  

  905,000      

Sprint Corp.,

7.875%, 9/15/2023, 144A(c)

     923,100   
  420,000      

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

6.400%, 9/15/2033

     466,415   
  250,000      

VimpelCom Holdings BV,

5.950%, 2/13/2023, 144A(c)

     236,415   
     

 

 

 
        1,625,930   
     

 

 

 
  

Wirelines – 2.7%

  

  235,000      

Frontier Communications Corp.,

9.000%, 8/15/2031(c)

     230,300   
  300,000      

Telefonica Emisiones SAU, EMTN,

5.289%, 12/09/2022, (GBP)(c)

     487,526   
     

 

 

 
        717,826   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

(Identified Cost $8,564,108)

     8,685,191   
     

 

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds – 1.6%

  
  

Independent Energy – 0.8%

  

  190,000      

Cobalt International Energy, Inc.,

2.625%, 12/01/2019 (c)

     200,925   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology – 0.8%

  

  195,000      

Intel Corp.,

2.950%, 12/15/2035 (c)

     211,088   
     

 

 

 


Principal
Amount (‡)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

 

Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Total Convertible Bonds

(Identified Cost $405,461)

   $ 412,013   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Bonds and Notes

(Identified Cost $8,969,569)

     9,097,204   
     

 

 

 

 

Senior Loans – 4.7%

  
  

Airlines – 1.6%

  

$ 423,798      

Delta Air Lines, Inc., New Term Loan B1,

4.000%, 10/18/2018(b)

     424,484   
     

 

 

 
  

Chemicals – 2.2%

  

  180,000      

Houghton International, Inc., New 2nd Lien Term Loan,

9.500%, 12/18/2020(b)

     180,225   
  422,074      

Houghton International, Inc., Term Loan B,

4.000%, 12/20/2019(b)

     419,259   
     

 

 

 
        599,484   
     

 

 

 
  

Financial Other – 0.4%

  

  102,624      

Harbourvest Partners LLC, Term Loan B,

4.750%, 11/21/2017(b)

     103,265   
     

 

 

 
  

Food & Beverage – 0.5%

  

  129,675      

H.J. Heinz Company, Term Loan B2,

3.500%, 6/05/2020(b)

     129,955   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Senior Loans

(Identified Cost $1,254,171)

     1,257,188   
     

 

 

 
Shares              

 

Common Stocks – 5.9%

  
  

Automobiles – 1.1%

  

  8,000      

General Motors Co.(c)(d)

     287,760   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Banks – 0.7%

  

  168,702      

Lloyds Banking Group PLC(d)

     200,865   
     

 

 

 
  

Computers & Peripherals – 0.3%

  

  156      

Apple, Inc.(c)

     74,373   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Financial Services – 0.4%

  

  2,000      

Citigroup, Inc.

     97,020   
     

 

 

 
  

Energy Equipment & Services – 1.2%

  

  3,640      

Halliburton Co.

     175,266   
  1,600      

Schlumberger Ltd.

     141,376   
     

 

 

 
        316,642   
     

 

 

 
  

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.1%

  

  12,000      

General Electric Co.

     286,680   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.1%

  

  12,404      

Cobalt International Energy, Inc.(c)(d)

     308,363   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $1,583,542)

     1,571,703   
     

 

 

 


Shares     

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Exchange Traded Funds – 1.7%

  
  7,700      

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR® Fund(c)

(Identified Cost $453,785)

   $ 466,851   
     

 

 

 
Units of
Currency/Notional
Amount (††)
             

 

Purchased Options – 0.1%

  
  

Over-the-Counter Options on Currency – 0.1%

  

  1,300,000      

EUR Put, expiring April 25, 2014 at 1.3053(e)(f)

     15,972   
  630,000      

JPY Call, expiring January 14, 2015 at 88.3000(e)(f)

     12,043   
  315,000      

JPY Call, expiring March 12, 2015 at 94.8000(e)(g)

     13,149   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Purchased Options

(Identified Cost $106,334)

     41,164   
     

 

 

 

 

Purchased Swaptions – 0.2%

  
  

Interest Rate Swaptions – 0.2%

  

  230,000,000      

7-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 2/08/2016, Pay 1.078%, Receive 6-month LIBOR(JPY)(f)(h)

     34,478   
  190,000,000      

10-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 2/10/2014, Pay 1.01%, Receive 6-month LIBOR(JPY)(h)(i)

     10,280   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Purchased Swaptions

(Identified Cost $97,229)

     44,758   
     

 

 

 
Principal
Amount (‡)
             

 

Short-Term Investments – 51.6%

  
$ 1,659,589      

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 9/30/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $1,659,589 on 10/01/2013 collateralized by $5,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.080% due 11/02/2022 valued at $4,646; $1,680,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750% due 3/31/2014 valued at $1,694,043 including accrued interest(c)(j)(k)

     1,659,589   
  7,212,612      

Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $7,212,612 on 10/01/2013 collateralized by $7,180,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.625% due 7/31/2014 valued at $7,359,500 including accrued interest(k)

     7,212,612   
  4,950,000      

U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.010%-0.021%, 2/27/2014(c)(j)(l)(m)(n)

     4,949,797   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $13,821,966)

     13,821,998   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 98.2%

(Identified Cost $26,286,596)(a)

     26,300,866   
  

Other assets less liabilities – 1.8%

     480,468   
     

 

 

 
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

   $ 26,781,334   
     

 

 

 
Units of
Currency/Notional
Amount (††)
             

 

Written Options – (0.1%)

  
  

Over-the-Counter Options on Currency – (0.1%)

  

  630,000      

JPY Call, expiring January 14, 2015 at 84(e)(f)

     (7,597
  315,000      

JPY Call, expiring March 12, 2015 at 90(e)(g)

     (8,270
     

 

 

 
  

Total Written Options

(Premiums Received $36,426)

   $ (15,867
     

 

 

 

 


Units of
Currency/Notional
Amount (††)
    

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Written Swaptions – (0.0%)

  
  

Interest Rate Swaptions – (0.0%)

  

  230,000,000      

7-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 2/08/2016, Pay 6-month LIBOR, Receive

1.828% (JPY)(f)(h)

   $ (15,432
  190,000,000      

10-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 2/10/2014, Pay 6-month LIBOR, Receive

1.760% (JPY)(h)(i)

     (415
     

 

 

 
  

Total Written Swaptions

(Premiums Received $43,966)

   $ (15,847
     

 

 

 

Consolidation

The Fund invests in commodity-related derivatives through its investment in the Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”). Investments of the Subsidiary have been consolidated with those of the Fund for reporting purposes. As of September 30, 2013, the value of the Fund’s investment in the Subsidiary was $3,745,524, representing 14.0% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

(‡) Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(†) Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders.

Senior loans are priced at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available.

Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by independent pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such independent pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price.

Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market.

Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service.

Futures contracts and centrally cleared credit default swap agreements are valued at their most recent settlement price.

Bilateral credit default swap agreements and options on interest rate swaps (“interest rate swaptions”) are valued at on mid prices (between the bid and ask price) supplied by an independent pricing service, if available, or prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Commodity index total return swaps are priced based on the closing price of the reference asset that is supplied by an independent pricing service, if available, or prices from a broker-dealer.

Domestic exchange-traded single equity option contracts are valued at the mean of the National Best Bid and Offer quotations.

Other exchange-traded options are valued at the average of the closing bid and ask quotations.

Options on futures contracts are valued using the current settlement price.

Currency options are priced at the mid price (between the ask price and the bid price) supplied by an independent pricing service, if available.

Over-the-counter option contracts (including currency options not priced through an independent pricing service) are valued based on prices obtained from broker-dealers. These prices will be either the bid for a long transaction or the ask for a short transaction.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.

Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

The Fund may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued on a daily basis pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Fund calculates its net asset value.

The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(††) Options on currency are expressed as units of currency. Interest rate swaptions are expressed as notional amount.


(a) Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):

 

   At September 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $26,288,639 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

   $ 284,883   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

     (272,656
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 12,227   
  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2012, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $3,284,533 with no expiration date and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $256,137 with no expiration date. At December 31, 2012, late-year ordinary and post-October capital loss deferrals were $23,103. These amounts may be available to offset future realized capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by regulations.

 

(b) Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2013 is disclosed.
(c) All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, options or interest rate swaptions.
(d) Non-income producing security.
(e) The Fund and the Subsidiary may enter into option contracts. When a Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and the option is subsequently marked to market to reflect current value. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, the difference between the premium paid and the proceeds of the closing sale transaction is treated as a realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium paid.

When the Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value. Net premiums received for written options which expire are treated as realized gains. Net premiums received for written options which are exercised are deducted from the cost or added to the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the net premium received and any amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including commissions, is treated as a realized gain or, if the net premium received is less than the amount paid, as a realized loss. The Fund, as writer of a written option, bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument underlying the written option.

Exchange-traded options contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Fund are reduced. Over-the-counter options are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the option.

 

(f) Counterparty is Citibank, N.A.
(g) Counterparty is Credit Suisse AG.
(h) The Fund may enter into interest rate swaptions. An interest rate swaption gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to enter into or cancel an interest rate swap agreement at a future date. Interest rate swaptions may be either purchased or written. The buyer of an interest rate swaption may purchase either the right to receive a fixed rate in the underlying swap (known as a “receiver swaption”) or to pay a fixed rate (known as a “payer swaption”), based on the notional amount of the swap agreement, in exchange for a floating rate.

When the Fund purchases an interest rate swaption, it pays a premium and the swaption is subsequently marked to market to reflect current value. Premiums paid for purchasing interest rate swaptions which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing interest rate swaptions which are exercised are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds on the underlying swap to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, the difference between the premium paid and the proceeds of the closing sale transaction is treated as a realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing interest rate swaptions is limited to the premium paid.

When the Fund writes an interest rate swaption, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value. Premiums received for written interest rate swaptions which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received for written interest rate swaptions which are exercised are deducted from the cost or added to the proceeds on the underlying swap to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the premium received and any amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including commission, is treated as a realized gain or, if the premium received is less than the amount paid, as a realized loss. The Fund, as writer of a written interest rate swaption, bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the swap underlying the written interest rate swaption.

Over-the-counter interest rate swaptions are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the swaption.

 

(i) Counterparty is Bank of America, N.A.
(j) A portion of this security is held by Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Cayman Fund, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary.


  (k)       It is the Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.
  (l)       A portion of this security has been pledged as collateral for outstanding options, interest rate swaptions or as initial margin for open futures contracts.
  (m)       Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
  (n)       The Fund’s investment in U.S. Treasury Bills is comprised of various lots with differing discount rates. These separate investments, which have the same maturity date, have been aggregated for the purpose of presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.
  (o)       Perpetual bond with no specific maturity date.
  144A       All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2013, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $4,315,434 or 16.1% of net assets.
  ABS       Asset-Backed Securities
  EMTN       Euro Medium Term Note
  SPDR       Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt
  EUR       Euro
  GBP       British Pound
  JPY       Japanese Yen

Swap Agreements

The Fund and the Subsidiary may enter into credit default swaps. A credit default swap is an agreement between two parties (the “protection buyer” and “protection seller”) to exchange the credit risk of an issuer (“reference obligation”) for a specified time period. The reference obligation may be one or more debt securities or an index of such securities. The Fund may be either the protection buyer or the protection seller. As a protection buyer, the Fund has the ability to hedge the downside risk of an issuer or group of issuers. As a protection seller, the Fund has the ability to gain exposure to an issuer or group of issuers whose bonds are unavailable or in short supply in the cash bond market, as well as realize additional income in the form of fees paid by the protection buyer. The protection buyer is obligated to pay the protection seller a stream of payments (“fees”) over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event, such as a default or a downgrade in credit rating, occurs on the reference obligation. The Fund may also pay or receive upfront premiums. If a credit event occurs, the protection seller must pay the protection buyer the difference between the agreed upon notional value and market value of the reference obligation. Market value in this case is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the value. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments that a Fund as the protection seller could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement.

Swap agreements are valued daily and fluctuations in the value are recorded as change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Fees are accrued in accordance with the terms of the agreement and are recorded as receivable or payable. When received or paid, fees are recorded as realized gain or loss. Upfront premiums paid or received by the Fund are recorded as an asset or liability, respectively, and are amortized or accreted over the term of the agreement and recorded as realized gain or loss. Payments made or received by the Fund as a result of a credit event or termination of the agreement are recorded as realized gain or loss.

Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (“centrally cleared swaps”). Bilateral swap agreements are traded between counterparties and, as such, are subject to the risk that a party to the agreement will not be able to meet its obligations. In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap agreement, the swap agreement is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Fund faces the CCP through a broker. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, the Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund based on the daily change in the value of the centrally cleared swap agreement. For centrally cleared swaps, the Fund’s counterparty credit risk is reduced as the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, the Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court. The Fund covers its net obligations under outstanding swap agreements by segregating or earmarking cash or securities.


At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open bilateral credit default swap agreements:

 

Counterparty

  

Reference

Obligation

   (Pay)/
Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration
Date
     Notional
Value(‡)
    Unamortized
Up Front
Premium
Paid/(Received)
    Market
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Fees
Receivable/
(Payable)
 

Buy Protection

                     

Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc.

   France Telecom      (1.00 %)      6/20/2017            500,000     11,814      $ (6,845   $ (18,659   $ (206

UBS AG

   Japan Government      (1.00 %)      6/20/2017            1,000,000        (1,323     (19,941     (18,618     (306

UBS AG

   State of Israel      (1.00 %)      9/20/2017            1,000,000        20,699        (2,159     (22,858     (306
                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  

  $ (28,945   $ (60,135   $ (818
                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open centrally cleared credit default swap agreements:

 

    

Reference

Obligation

   (Pay)/
Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration
Date
     Notional
Value(‡)
     Market
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Fees
Receivable/
(Payable)
 

Buy Protection

                  
  

CDX.NA.HY Series 21,

5-Year

     (5.00 %)      12/20/2018       $ 1,000,000       $ (41,410   $ —         $ (1,528
             

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(‡) Notional value stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
* Notional value denominated in euros.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies the Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Fund’s or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.

At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract to

Buy/Sell

   Delivery
Date
    

Currency

   Units
of
Currency
     Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Buy2

     10/15/2013       Australian Dollar      900,000       $ 838,893       $ 3,918   

Buy1

     10/17/2013       Australian Dollar      1,040,000         969,260         (8,852

Sell2

     10/15/2013       Australian Dollar      900,000         838,893         (8,193

Buy1

     10/21/2013       Brazilian Real      915,000         410,992         (3,035

Sell1

     10/21/2013       Brazilian Real      915,000         410,992         (679

Buy1

     10/22/2013       British Pound      665,000         1,076,400         4,554   

Sell4

     10/07/2013       British Pound      300,000         485,651         (18,992

Sell1

     10/21/2013       British Pound      380,000         615,091         (5,840

Buy2

     10/07/2013       Chilean Peso      280,300,000         554,955         3,996   

Sell2

     10/07/2013       Chilean Peso      280,300,000         554,955         (9,624


Buy1

     10/15/2013       Colombian Peso      1,060,000,000         555,458         3,949   

Sell1

     10/15/2013       Colombian Peso      1,060,000,000         555,458         3,260   

Sell1

     10/25/2013       Euro      200,000         270,585         147   

Sell1

     10/25/2013       Euro      330,000         446,466         (1,100

Buy1

     2/04/2014       Indian Rupee      14,400,000         222,875         (32,444

Sell1

     2/04/2014       Indian Rupee      14,400,000         222,875         23,362   

Buy4

     10/15/2013       Japanese Yen      54,800,000         557,546         5,655   

Sell4

     10/15/2013       Japanese Yen      54,800,000         557,546         (10,951

Sell3

     10/21/2013       Japanese Yen      4,940,750         50,270         51   

Buy1

     10/17/2013       Malaysian Ringgit      3,140,000         962,378         (15,851

Sell1

     10/17/2013       Malaysian Ringgit      3,140,000         962,378         31,922   

Buy1

     10/15/2013       Mexican Peso      3,600,000         274,729         (48

Sell1

     10/15/2013       Mexican Peso      3,600,000         274,729         4,226   

Buy1

     10/21/2013       New Zealand Dollar      845,000         700,909         (2,688

Sell1

     10/21/2013       New Zealand Dollar      845,000         700,909         (6,953

Buy1

     10/15/2013       Philippine Peso      30,500,000         700,595         1,855   

Buy1

     10/16/2013       Philippine Peso      24,200,000         555,887         76   

Buy1

     10/21/2013       Philippine Peso      24,200,000         555,912         (7,534

Sell1

     10/15/2013       Philippine Peso      30,500,000         700,595         1,847   

Sell1

     10/21/2013       Philippine Peso      24,200,000         555,912         4,273   

Buy1

     10/21/2013       South African Rand      5,440,000         540,349         (18,038

Sell1

     10/21/2013       South African Rand      5,440,000         540,349         12,177   

Sell1

     10/28/2013       South African Rand      5,325,000         528,397         5,202   

Sell1

     10/16/2013       South Korean Won      600,000,000         557,802         (5,010

Buy1

     10/21/2013       Turkish Lira      1,100,000         542,636         (13,678

Sell1

     10/21/2013       Turkish Lira      1,100,000         542,636         11,035   
              

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (48,005
              

 

 

 

At September 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign cross currency contracts:

 

Settlement Date

  

Deliver/Units of Currency

    

Receive1/Units of Currency

     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

10/16/2013

   British Pound      699,845       Euro      833,000       $ (5,892

10/16/2013

   Euro      415,000       British Pound      348,792         3,145   

10/16/2013

   Euro      418,000       British Pound      349,721         590   

10/07/2013

   Mexican Peso      9,000,000       Polish Zloty      2,174,717         8,896   

10/07/2013

   Polish Zloty      2,187,934       Mexican Peso      9,000,000         (13,127
              

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (6,388
              

 

 

 

 

1 Counterparty is Credit Suisse International.
2 Counterparty is Deutsche Bank AG.
3 Counterparty is Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc.
4 Counterparty is UBS AG.


Futures Contracts

The Fund and the Subsidiary may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.

When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund or the Subsidiary, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. Realized gain or loss on a futures position is equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, minus brokerage commissions. When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit the Fund’s or the Subsidiary’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities, commodities or interest rates.

Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Fund and the Subsidiary are reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, the Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.

At September 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Commodity Futures5

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Brent Crude Oil

     10/16/2013         3       $ 325,110       $ 82   

Cotton

     12/06/2013         4         174,420         443   

Lead

     10/16/2013         8         419,450         (1,800

Lead

     12/18/2013         10         528,813         6,250   

Nickel

     10/16/2013         12         1,000,476         (41,241

Nickel

     12/18/2013         3         251,037         638   

Palladium

     12/27/2013         3         218,145         3,520   
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (32,108
           

 

 

 

At September 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

ASX SPI 200 ™

     12/19/2013         6       $ 730,881       $ 2,086   

S&P CNX Nifty Futures Index

     10/31/2013         23         265,213         8,625   

UK Long Gilt

     12/27/2013         1         178,597         (1,880

10 Year U.S. Treasury Note

     12/19/2013         21         2,654,203         (77,757

30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond

     12/19/2013         5         666,875         (19,447
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ (88,373
           

 

 

 

Commodity Futures5

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Gold

     12/27/2013         3       $ 398,100       $ (1,255

Lead

     10/16/2013         8         419,450         17,300   

Nickel

     10/16/2013         12         1,000,476         28,041   
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ 44,086   
           

 

 

 

 

5 Commodity futures are held by Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary.


Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

  Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

  Level 2 - prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

  Level 3 - prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2013, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

Airlines

   $ —        $ —        $ 53,075       $ 53,075   

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds*

     —          8,632,116        —           8,632,116   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

     —          8,632,116        53,075         8,685,191   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds*

     —          412,013        —           412,013   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Bonds and Notes

     —          9,044,129        53,075         9,097,204   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Senior Loans*

     —          1,257,188        —           1,257,188   

Common Stocks

         

Commercial Banks

     —          200,865        —           200,865   

All Other Common Stocks*

     1,370,838        —          —           1,370,838   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     1,370,838        200,865        —           1,571,703   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange Traded Funds

     466,851        —          —           466,851   

Purchased Options*

     —          41,164        —           41,164   

Purchased Swaptions*

     —          44,758        —           44,758   

Short-Term Investments

     —          13,821,998        —           13,821,998   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     1,837,689        24,410,102        53,075         26,300,866   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     —          134,136        —           134,136   

Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     66,985        —          —           66,985   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,904,674      $ 24,544,238      $ 53,075       $ 26,501,987   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

         

Description

   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Written Options*

   $ —        $ (15,867   $ —         $ (15,867

Written Swaptions*

     —          (15,847     —           (15,847

Bilateral Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation)

     —          (60,135     —           (60,135

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

     —          (188,529     —           (188,529

Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

     (143,380     —          —           (143,380
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (143,380   $ (280,378   $ —         $ (423,758
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of December 31, 2012 and/or September 30, 2013:


Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in
Securities

   Balance as of
December 31,
2012
     Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
     Realized
Gain
(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Purchases      Sales      Transfers
into
Level 3
     Transfers
out of
Level 3
     Balance as
of
September 30,
2013
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
from Investments
Still Held at
September 30,
2013
 

Bonds and Notes

                            

Non-Convertible Bonds

                            

Airlines

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ (2,888   $ —         $ —         $ 55,963       $ —         $ 53,075       $ (2,888
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

A debt security valued at $55,963 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2013, this security was valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the security.

All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.

Derivatives

Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, option contracts, swaptions and swap agreements (including credit default swaps).

The Fund seeks to maximize real returns through exposure to investments in fixed-income securities, equity securities, currencies, and commodity linked instruments (through investments in the Subsidiary). The Fund expects that its exposure to these asset classes will often be obtained substantially through the use of derivative instruments, including forward foreign currency, futures and option contracts, interest rate swaptions and swap agreements. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund used forward foreign currency, futures and options contracts, swaptions and credit default swap agreements (as a protection seller) to gain investment exposures in accordance with its objective.

The Fund is subject to the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the value of the Fund’s investments in fixed income securities. The Fund will be subject to increased interest rate risk to the extent that it invests in fixed-income securities with longer maturities or durations, as compared to investing in fixed-income securities with shorter maturities or durations. The Funds may use futures contracts and interest rate swaptions to hedge against changes in interest rates and to manage duration without having to buy or sell portfolio securities. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund engaged in futures contracts for hedging purposes and to manage duration and in interest rate swaptions to manage duration.

The Fund is subject to the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will have an unfavorable effect on the value of Fund assets denominated in foreign currencies. The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and option contracts for hedging purposes to protect the value of the Fund’s holdings of foreign securities. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund engaged in forward foreign currency and option transactions for hedging purposes.

The Fund is subject to the risk that companies in which the Fund invests will fail financially or otherwise be unwilling or unable to meet their obligations to the Fund. The Fund may use credit default swaps, as a protection buyer, to hedge its credit exposure to issuers of bonds they hold without having to sell the bonds. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund engaged in credit default swap transactions as a protection buyer to hedge its credit exposure.

The Fund is subject to the risk of unpredictable declines in the value of individual equity securities and periods of below-average performance in individual securities or in the equity market as a whole. The Fund may use futures contracts, purchased put options and written call options to hedge against a decline in value of an equity security that it owns. The Fund may also write put options to offset the cost of options used for hedging purposes. During the period ended September 30, 2013, the Fund engaged in futures and option transactions for hedging purposes.


The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund as of September 30, 2013:

 

Assets

   Investments
at value1
    Unrealized
appreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
    Unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
    Swap Agreements
at value
    Total  

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

          

Interest rate contracts

   $ 44,758      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 44,758   

Foreign exchange contracts

     41,164        134,136        —          —          175,300   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter asset derivatives

   $ 85,922      $ 134,136      $ —        $ —        $ 220,058   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange traded/cleared asset derivatives

          

Equity contracts

   $ —        $ —        $ 10,711      $ —        $ 10,711   

Commodity contracts

     —          —          56,274        —          56,274   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange traded/cleared asset derivatives

   $ —        $ —        $ 66,985      $ —        $ 66,985   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total asset derivatives

   $ 85,922      $ 134,136      $ 66,985      $ —        $ 287,043   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

   Options/swaptions
written at value
    Unrealized
depreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts
    Unrealized
depreciation on
futures contracts
    Swap Agreements
at value
    Total  

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

          

Interest rate contracts

   $ (15,847   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ (15,847

Foreign exchange contracts

     (15,867     (188,529     —          —          (204,396

Credit contracts

     —          —          —          (28,945     (28,945
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter liability derivatives

   $ (31,714   $ (188,529   $ —        $ (28,945   $ (249,188
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange traded/cleared liability derivatives

          

Interest rate contracts

   $ —        $ —        $ (99,084   $ —        $ (99,084

Credit contracts

     —          —          —          (41,410     (41,410

Commodity contracts

     —          —          (44,296     —          (44,296
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange traded/cleared liability derivatives

   $ —        $ —        $ (143,380   $ (41,410   $ (184,790
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liability derivatives

   $ (31,714   $ (188,529   $ (143,380   $ (70,355   $ (433,978
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Represents purchased options/swaptions, at value.

The Fund’s derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of this disclosure.

Over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, options, interest rate swaptions, and swap agreements, are entered into pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Fund and its counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by the Fund or the counterparty to the extent of the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Master netting provisions allow the Fund and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Fund or the counterparty. The Fund’s ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of derivative positions subject to these provisions that are in a net liability position by counterparty, and the value of collateral pledged to counterparties for such contracts is as follows:

 

Counterparty

   Derivatives     Collateral
Pledged
 

Credit Suisse International

   $ (15,374   $ —     

Deutsche Bank AG

     (9,903     —     

Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc.

     (6,794     75,000   

UBS AG

     (46,388     —     

Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by the Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. The risk of loss to the Fund from counterparty default should be limited to the extent the Fund is under collateralized for over-the-counter derivatives; however, final settlement of the Fund’s claim against any collateral received may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. Additionally, cash or securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. As of September 30, 2013, the maximum amount of loss that the Fund would incur if counterparties failed to meet their obligations, including cash and securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral that could be subject to the terms of a final settlement in a bankruptcy court proceeding, is $1,026,060 and the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting arrangements is $855,331.


Industry Summary at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Wireless

     6.1

Chemicals

     4.8   

Life Insurance

     4.2   

Government Owned - No Guarantee

     4.0   

Automotive

     2.9   

Media Non-Cable

     2.8   

Wirelines

     2.7   

Technology

     2.1   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     17.0   

Short-Term Investments

     51.6   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     98.2   

Other assets less liabilities (including open written options, written swaptions, swap agreements, forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts)

     1.8   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

Vaughan Nelson Value Opportunity Fund

 

Shares     

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – 95.5% of Net Assets

  
  

Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%

  

  56,250      

B/E Aerospace, Inc.(b)

   $ 4,152,375   
     

 

 

 
  

Auto Components – 2.4%

  

  88,075      

Delphi Automotive PLC

     5,145,341   
  72,175      

Tenneco, Inc.(b)

     3,644,838   
     

 

 

 
     8,790,179   
     

 

 

 
  

Capital Markets – 1.3%

  

  148,325      

SEI Investments Co.

     4,584,726   
     

 

 

 
  

Chemicals – 4.1%

  

  37,500      

Airgas, Inc.

     3,976,875   
  81,825      

FMC Corp.

     5,868,489   
  78,975      

Rockwood Holdings, Inc.

     5,283,427   
     

 

 

 
     15,128,791   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Banks – 6.8%

  

  103,425      

CIT Group, Inc.(b)

     5,044,037   
  293,800      

Fifth Third Bancorp

     5,300,152   
  495,525      

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

     5,138,594   
  638,725      

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     5,275,868   
  489,275      

Regions Financial Corp.

     4,530,687   
     

 

 

 
     25,289,338   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.9%

  

  117,050      

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

     3,301,981   
     

 

 

 
  

Computers & Peripherals – 2.3%

  

  217,075      

NCR Corp.(b)

     8,598,341   
     

 

 

 
  

Construction & Engineering – 1.4%

  

  190,375      

Quanta Services, Inc.(b)

     5,237,216   
     

 

 

 
  

Containers & Packaging – 4.0%

  

  172,750      

Crown Holdings, Inc.(b)

     7,303,870   
  151,150      

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(b)

     4,537,523   
  52,275      

Packaging Corp. of America

     2,984,380   
     

 

 

 
     14,825,773   
     

 

 

 
  

Distributors – 0.9%

  

  102,275      

LKQ Corp.(b)

     3,258,482   
     

 

 

 
  

Energy Equipment & Services – 3.8%

  

  107,400      

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.(b)

     5,911,296   
  45,450      

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

     3,133,777   
  200,025      

Superior Energy Services, Inc.(b)

     5,008,626   
     

 

 

 
     14,053,699   
     

 

 

 
  

Food & Staples Retailing – 1.6%

  

  1,259,250      

Rite Aid Corp.(b)

     5,994,030   
     

 

 

 

 


Shares     

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Food Products – 1.1%

  

  63,650      

Ingredion, Inc.

   $ 4,211,721   
     

 

 

 
  

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.0%

  

  174,450      

HCA Holdings, Inc.

     7,457,737   
     

 

 

 
  

Health Care Technology – 1.3%

  

  188,100      

MedAssets, Inc.(b)

     4,781,502   
     

 

 

 
  

Household Durables – 3.1%

  

  102,275      

Harman International Industries, Inc.

     6,773,673   
  127,850      

Lennar Corp., Class A

     4,525,890   
     

 

 

 
     11,299,563   
     

 

 

 
  

Household Products – 0.5%

  

  28,975      

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

     1,907,714   
     

 

 

 
  

Insurance – 8.3%

  

  107,400      

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.

     5,769,528   
  152,400      

First American Financial Corp.

     3,710,940   
  208,550      

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     6,490,076   
  75,575      

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., Class A

     5,062,769   
  49,450      

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

     4,476,709   
  136,375      

Validus Holdings Ltd.

     5,043,147   
     

 

 

 
     30,553,169   
     

 

 

 
  

Internet Software & Services – 1.5%

  

  103,425      

IAC/InterActiveCorp

     5,654,245   
     

 

 

 
  

IT Services – 3.8%

  

  57,400      

Fiserv, Inc.(b)

     5,800,270   
  102,275      

Global Payments, Inc.

     5,224,207   
  67,050      

MAXIMUS, Inc.

     3,019,932   
     

 

 

 
     14,044,409   
     

 

 

 
  

Machinery – 5.7%

  

  92,625      

AGCO Corp.

     5,596,402   
  52,275      

Flowserve Corp.

     3,261,437   
  92,050      

Navistar International Corp.(b)

     3,357,984   
  77,850      

Pentair Ltd. (Registered)

     5,055,579   
  36,375      

Snap-on, Inc.

     3,619,313   
     

 

 

 
     20,890,715   
     

 

 

 
  

Media – 1.6%

  

  85,250      

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A(b)

     5,837,920   
     

 

 

 
  

Metals & Mining – 4.9%

  

  111,950      

Carpenter Technology Corp.

     6,505,415   
  316,050      

Constellium NV, Class A(b)

     6,131,370   
  75,575      

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

     5,537,380   
     

 

 

 
     18,174,165   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.0%

  

  81,825      

Noble Energy, Inc.

     5,483,093   
  29,550      

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

     5,579,040   
     

 

 

 
     11,062,133   
     

 

 

 

 


Shares     

Description

   Value (†)  

 

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Personal Products – 1.3%

  

  131,825      

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.(b)

   $ 4,866,979   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 4.0%

  

  62,561      

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.(b)

     6,526,989   
  365,950      

Warner Chilcott PLC, Class A

     8,361,958   
     

 

 

 
        14,888,947   
     

 

 

 
  

Professional Services – 0.9%

  

  30,675      

Towers Watson & Co., Class A

     3,280,998   
     

 

 

 
  

Road & Rail – 3.0%

  

  106,275      

Con-way, Inc.

     4,579,390   
  297,350      

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(b)

     6,589,276   
     

 

 

 
        11,168,666   
     

 

 

 
  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.4%

  

  132,975      

Avago Technologies Ltd.

     5,733,882   
  276,750      

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.(b)

     6,874,470   
     

 

 

 
        12,608,352   
     

 

 

 
  

Software – 4.3%

  

  93,750      

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(b)

     5,302,500   
  264,250      

Nuance Communications, Inc.(b)

     4,940,154   
  295,500      

Rovi Corp.(b)

     5,664,735   
     

 

 

 
        15,907,389   
     

 

 

 
  

Specialty Retail – 5.3%

  

  126,725      

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A

     4,482,263   
  134,100      

GNC Holdings, Inc., Class A

     7,325,883   
  119,325      

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

     4,546,283   
  46,025      

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

     3,297,691   
     

 

 

 
        19,652,120   
     

 

 

 
  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.3%

  

  41,475      

PVH Corp.

     4,922,668   
     

 

 

 
  

Trading Companies & Distributors – 4.6%

  

  192,075      

MRC Global, Inc.(b)

     5,147,610   
  109,675      

United Rentals, Inc.(b)

     6,392,955   
  70,475      

WESCO International, Inc.(b)

     5,393,452   
     

 

 

 
        16,934,017   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $288,775,950)

     353,320,060   
     

 

 

 

 

Closed End Investment Companies – 1.7%

  
  350,025      

Ares Capital Corp.

(Identified Cost $5,741,200)

     6,051,932   
     

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
             

 

Short-Term Investments – 2.1%

  
  $7,855,022      

Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $7,855,022 on 10/01/2013 collateralized by $8,015,000 Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.120% due 03/28/2014 valued at $8,015,000 including accrued interest(c)

(Identified Cost $7,855,022)

     7,855,022   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 99.3%

(Identified Cost $302,372,172)(a)

     367,227,014   
  

Other assets less liabilities – 0.7%

     2,646,243   
     

 

 

 
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

   $ 369,873,257   
     

 

 

 

 


(†) Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by independent pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such independent pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market.

Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, recommended by the investment adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders.

Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.

Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser or subadviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

The Fund may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued on a daily basis pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Fund calculates its net asset value.

The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(a) Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

At September 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $302,372,172 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

   $ 68,063,569   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

     (3,208,727
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 64,854,842   
  

 

 

 

 

(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) It is the Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.


Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

    Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

    Level 2 - prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

    Level 3 - prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2013, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stocks*

   $ 353,320,060       $ —         $ —         $ 353,320,060   

Closed End Investment Companies

     6,051,932         —           —           6,051,932   

Short-Term Investments

     —           7,855,022         —           7,855,022   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 359,371,992       $ 7,855,022       $ —         $ 367,227,014   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the period ended September 30, 2013, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Industry Summary at September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Insurance

     8.3

Commercial Banks

     6.8   

Machinery

     5.7   

Specialty Retail

     5.3   

Metals & Mining

     4.9   

Trading Companies & Distributors

     4.6   

Software

     4.3   

Chemicals

     4.1   

Pharmaceuticals

     4.0   

Containers & Packaging

     4.0   

Energy Equipment & Services

     3.8   

IT Services

     3.8   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     3.4   

Household Durables

     3.1   

Road & Rail

     3.0   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     3.0   

Auto Components

     2.4   

Computers & Peripherals

     2.3   

Health Care Providers & Services

     2.0   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     18.4   

Short-Term Investments

     2.1   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     99.3   

Other assets less liabilities

     0.7   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 


ITEM 2. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in this Form N-Q was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, based upon such officers’ evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report.

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 3. EXHIBITS

 

(a)(1)   Certification for the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), filed herewith.
(a)(2)   Certification for the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), 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.

 

Natixis Funds Trust II
By:   /s/ David L. Giunta
Name:   David L. Giunta
Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:   November 21, 2013

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

 

By:   /s/ David L. Giunta
Name:   David L. Giunta
Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:   November 21, 2013
By:   /s/ Michael C. Kardok
Name:   Michael C. Kardok
Title:   Treasurer
Date:   November 21, 2013