0001193125-16-778961.txt : 20161129 0001193125-16-778961.hdr.sgml : 20161129 20161129110135 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-16-778961 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20160930 FILED AS OF DATE: 20161129 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20161129 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20161129 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Natixis Funds Trust II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000052136 IRS NUMBER: 041990692 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-Q SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-00242 FILM NUMBER: 162021714 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 399 BOYLSTON STREET STREET 2: 12TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-283-1155 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 399 BOYLSTON STREET STREET 2: 12TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IXIS Advisor Funds Trust II DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20050502 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CDC NVEST FUNDS TRUST II DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010503 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NVEST FUNDS TRUST II DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000202 0000052136 S000008033 Natixis Oakmark Fund C000021802 Class A NEFOX C000021804 Class C NECOX C000021805 Class Y NEOYX 0000052136 S000023548 ASG Global Alternatives Fund C000069269 Class A GAFAX C000069270 Class C GAFCX C000069271 Class Y GAFYX C000128763 Class N GAFNX 0000052136 S000023783 Vaughan Nelson Value Opportunity Fund C000069913 Class A VNVAX C000069914 Class C VNVCX C000069915 Class Y VNVYX C000128764 Class N VNVNX 0000052136 S000029564 ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund C000090725 Class A AMFAX C000090726 Class C ASFCX C000090727 Class Y ASFYX 0000052136 S000030600 Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund C000094853 Class A LABAX C000094854 Class C LABCX C000094855 Class Y LASYX 0000052136 S000039535 McDonnell Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund C000121922 Class A MIMAX C000121923 Class C MIMCX C000121924 Class Y MIMYX 0000052136 S000042166 ASG Tactical U.S. Market Fund C000130927 Class A USMAX C000130928 Class C USMCX C000130929 Class Y USMYX 0000052136 S000045882 Seeyond Multi-Asset Allocation Fund C000142977 Class A SAFAX C000142978 Class C SAFCX C000142979 Class Y SAFYX 0000052136 S000047434 ASG Global Macro Fund C000148912 Class A GMFAX C000148913 Class C GMFCX C000148914 Class Y GMFYX 0000052136 S000051707 ASG Dynamic Allocation Fund C000162711 Class A DAAFX C000162712 Class C DACFX C000162713 Class Y DAYFX N-Q 1 d244876dnq.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)

 

 

Russell L. Kane, 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) 449-2822

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

Date of reporting period: September 30, 2016

 

 

 


ITEM 1 SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

ASG Dynamic Allocation Fund

 

Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Exchange-Traded Funds – 47.7%

  

11,518    iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF    $ 1,294,853   
6,044    iShares® Edge MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets ETF      326,739   
2,666    iShares® JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF      312,482   
27,244    SPDR® Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF(b)      785,717   
4,422    Vanguard FTSE All World ex-U.S. Small-Cap ETF      440,109   
11,743    Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF      439,306   
8,851    Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF      333,063   
8,967    Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF      436,962   
7,333    Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF      444,233   
14,541    Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF      1,302,583   
8,474    Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF      1,096,875   
13,955    Vanguard Total International Bond ETF      782,038   
9,725    Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF      1,082,684   
12,299    Vanguard Value ETF      1,070,013   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Exchange-Traded Funds

(Identified Cost $9,930,399)

     10,147,657   
     

 

 

 

Principal

Amount

           

Short-Term Investments – 51.8%

  

   Certificates of Deposit – 37.7%   
$    850,000   

Bank of Nova Scotia (TX),

0.843%, 10/03/2016(c)

     850,032   
800,000   

Abbey National Treasury Services PLC (CT),

0.380%, 10/06/2016

     800,000   
800,000   

Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank,

0.400%, 10/06/2016

     800,004   
800,000   

Banco Del Estado de Chile (NY),

0.769%, 10/07/2016(c)

     800,058   
700,000   

Svenska Handelsbanken (NY),

0.835%, 11/02/2016(d)

     700,202   
500,000   

Rabobank Nederland NV,

0.882%, 11/21/2016(c)(d)

     500,202   
800,000   

State Street Bank and Trust Company,

0.869%, 12/07/2016(c)(d)

     800,313   
750,000   

Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (NY),

0.984%, 1/04/2017(c)(d)

     750,290   
800,000   

Dexia Credit Local, (Credit Support: Belgium/France/Luxembourg),

0.893%, 1/09/2017(c)

     800,201   
500,000   

National Australia Bank,

1.100%, 2/08/2017

     500,598   
700,000   

Toronto Dominion Bank,

1.316%, 8/10/2017(c)

     700,421   
     

 

 

 
        8,002,321   
     

 

 

 
  

Time Deposits – 7.3%

  

650,000   

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,

0.260%, 10/03/2016

     650,000   
900,000   

National Bank of Kuwait,

0.330%, 10/03/2016(c)

     900,000   
     

 

 

 
        1,550,000   
     

 

 

 


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  
  

Other Notes – 4.0%

  

$        850,000   

Bank of America N.A.,

0.700%, 11/03/2016(c)

   $ 850,096   
     

 

 

 
  

Treasuries – 2.8%

  

150,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.252%, 10/20/2016(e)(f)

     149,991   
200,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.160%, 11/17/2016(e)(f)

     199,956   
250,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.260%, 12/22/2016(e)(f)

     249,869   
     

 

 

 
        599,816   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $10,999,810)

     11,002,233   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 99.5%

(Identified Cost $20,930,209)(a)

     21,149,890   
   Other assets less liabilities – 0.5%      96,447   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 21,246,337   
     

 

 

 


(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. 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 an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available.

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted 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 the most recent settlement price on the exchange on which the adviser believes that, over time, they are traded most extensively.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

As of September 30, 2016, futures contracts were fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of the contracts, as follows:

 

Notional

Value

 

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation*

    

Unrealized as a

Percentage of

Net Assets

 
$3,504,168   $ 52,140         0.25

 

* Amounts represent gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at absolute 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 that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $20,930,209 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

  $ 221,170   

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

    (1,489
 

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 219,681   
 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $187,294 with no expiration date and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $59,240 with no expiration date. These amounts may be available to offset future realized capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by regulations.


(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2016 is disclosed.
(d) Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts.
(e) Security (or a portion thereof) has been pledged as collateral for open derivative contracts.
(f) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.

ETF       Exchange-Traded Fund

SPDR    Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

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.

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, 2016, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
ASX SPI 200™    12/15/2016      3       $ 312,929       $ 13,141   
CAC 40®    10/21/2016      6         299,740         5,423   
E-mini Dow    12/16/2016      22         2,004,090         (15,895
E-mini NASDAQ 100    12/16/2016      20         1,948,100         77,815   
E-mini S&P 500®    12/16/2016      18         1,944,450         7,878   
EURO STOXX 50®    12/16/2016      10         336,726         743   
FTSE 100 Index    12/16/2016      3         266,771         7,547   
FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index    12/15/2016      13         435,083         (5,030
German Euro Bund    12/08/2016      2         372,278         1,977   
Hang Seng Index®    10/28/2016      2         302,707         389   
Mini-Russell 2000    12/16/2016      16         1,997,280         58,045   
MSCI Singapore    10/28/2016      19         441,154         7,545   
MSCI Taiwan Index    10/28/2016      12         412,212         (3,228
S&P CNX Nifty Futures Index    10/27/2016      25         433,144         (6,918
TOPIX    12/08/2016      2         263,702         2,176   
UK Long Gilt    12/28/2016      2         337,647         (2,592
5 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/30/2016      2         243,031         805   
10 Year Australia Government Bond    12/15/2016      3         314,596         2,870   
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/20/2016      2         262,250         1,297   
30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond    12/20/2016      1         168,156         (1,375
           

 

 

 

Total

  

   $ 152,613   
           

 

 

 


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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Exchange-Traded Funds    $ 10,147,657       $ —         $ —         $ 10,147,657   
Short-Term Investments*      —           11,002,233         —           11,002,233   
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)      150,687         36,964         —           187,651   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ 10,298,344       $ 11,039,197       $ —         $ 21,337,541   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)    $ (19,862    $ (15,176    $ —         $ (35,038
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

For the period ended September 30, 2016, 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 an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include futures contracts.

The Fund tactically allocates its investments across a range of asset classes and global markets. The Fund will typically use a variety of derivative instruments, in particular long positions in futures and forward contracts, to achieve exposures to global equity and fixed income securities. The Fund may also hold short positions in derivatives for hedging purposes. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Fund used long contracts on U.S. and foreign equity market indices and U.S. and foreign government bonds to gain investment exposures in accordance with its objectives.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund, as of September 30, 2016:

 

Assets

   Unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
 

Exchange-traded assets derivatives

  

Equity contracts

   $ 180,702   

Interest rate contracts

     6,949   
  

 

 

 
Total asset derivatives    $ 187,651   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

   Unrealized
depreciation on
futures contracts
 

Exchange-traded liability derivatives

  

Equity contracts

   $ (31,071

Interest rate contracts

     (3,967
  

 

 

 
Total liability derivatives    $ (35,038
  

 

 

 


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. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro rata basis across all of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. The following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of September 30, 2016:

 

    Maximum Amount of
Loss - Gross
    Maximum Amount of
Loss - Net
 
Exchange-traded counterparty credit risk    

Futures contracts

  $ 187,651      $ 187,651   

Margin with brokers

    516,948        516,948   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total exchange-traded counterparty credit risk   $ 704,599      $ 704,599   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Industry Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Exchange-Traded Funds      47.7
Certificates of Deposit      37.7   
Time Deposits      7.3   
Other Notes      4.0   
Treasuries      2.8   
  

 

 

 
Total Investments      99.5   
Other assets less liabilities (including futures contracts)      0.5   
  

 

 

 
Net Assets      100.0
  

 

 

 


CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

ASG Global Alternatives Fund

 

Principal

Amount

           

Short-Term Investments – 97.3%

  

  

Certificates of Deposit – 71.9%

  

$    80,000,000   

Landesbank Hessen (NY),

0.460%, 10/03/2016

     80,000,706   
60,000,000   

Bank of Nova Scotia (TX),

0.843%, 10/03/2016(b)

     60,002,280   
73,000,000   

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (NY),

0.420%, 10/05/2016

     73,000,477   
79,800,000   

Abbey National Treasury Services PLC (CT),

0.380%, 10/06/2016

     79,800,000   
90,000,000   

Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank,

0.400%, 10/06/2016

     90,000,419   
40,000,000   

National Bank of Canada,

0.420%, 10/06/2016

     39,999,600   
50,000,000   

Banco Del Estado de Chile (NY),

0.769%, 10/07/2016(b)

     50,003,600   
50,000,000   

Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank (NY),

0.570%, 10/11/2016

     50,000,253   
85,000,000   

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. (NY),

0.530%, 10/24/2016

     84,999,316   
5,000,000   

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (NY),

0.900%, 10/24/2016

     5,001,457   
10,000,000   

Svenska Handelsbanken (NY),

0.835%, 11/02/2016

     10,002,880   
57,000,000   

Royal Bank of Canada,

0.889%, 11/07/2016(b)(c)

     57,021,546   
90,000,000   

Rabobank Nederland NV,

0.882%, 11/21/2016(b)(c)

     90,036,360   
45,000,000   

Toronto Dominion Bank,

0.850%, 12/01/2016(c)

     45,017,730   
50,000,000   

State Street Bank and Trust Company,

0.869%, 12/07/2016(b)(c)

     50,019,550   
80,000,000   

Credit Industriel et Commercial (NY),

0.830%, 12/15/2016

     80,015,301   
47,000,000   

National Bank of Canada,

0.860%, 1/05/2017

     46,997,954   
50,000,000   

Dexia Credit Local, (Credit Support: Belgium/France/Luxembourg),

0.893%, 1/09/2017(b)(c)

     50,012,600   
5,000,000   

Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (NY),

1.232%, 1/20/2017(b)

     5,004,925   
73,000,000   

Svenska Handelsbanken (NY),

1.096%, 2/03/2017(b)

     73,044,676   
25,000,000   

Westpac Banking Corp. (NY),

1.078%, 2/06/2017(b)

     25,016,600   
60,000,000   

National Australia Bank,

1.100%, 2/08/2017(c)

     60,071,765   
57,000,000   

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (NY),

1.108%, 2/09/2017(b)

     57,035,967   
25,000,000   

Royal Bank of Canada,

1.131%, 2/17/2017(b)

     25,015,000   
50,000,000   

Mizuho Bank Ltd. (NY),

1.231%, 2/17/2017(b)(c)

     50,020,200   
20,000,000   

Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank (NY),

1.150%, 3/09/2017

     19,991,705   


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  
  

Certificates of Deposit – continued

  
$  95,000,000   

Bank of Montreal (IL),

1.218%, 5/12/2017(b)(c)

   $ 95,036,765   
15,000,000   

Toronto Dominion Bank,

1.316%, 8/10/2017(b)

     15,009,030   
     

 

 

 
        1,467,178,662   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Paper – 9.6%

  

25,000,000   

BNP Paribas Fortis S.A. (NY),

0.370%, 10/06/2016(d)

     24,998,425   
46,950,000   

Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Australian & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.),

0.440%, 10/13/2016(d)

     46,941,693   
69,000,000   

ING (U.S.) Funding LLC, (Credit Support: ING Bank NV),

0.752%, 11/02/2016(d)

     68,963,125   
55,000,000   

Swedbank (NY),

0.802%, 12/05/2016(d)

     54,950,390   
     

 

 

 
        195,853,633   
     

 

 

 
  

Time Deposits – 7.6%

  

60,000,000   

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,

0.260%, 10/03/2016

     60,000,000   
95,400,000   

National Bank of Kuwait,

0.330%, 10/03/2016(b)

     95,400,000   
     

 

 

 
        155,400,000   
     

 

 

 
  

Treasuries – 4.8%

  

36,000,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.253%, 10/20/2016(d)(e)

     35,997,696   
30,500,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.160%, 11/17/2016(d)(e)

     30,493,321   
31,500,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.260%, 12/22/2016(d)(e)

     31,483,462   
     

 

 

 
        97,974,479   
     

 

 

 
  

Other Notes – 3.4%

  

50,000,000   

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association,

1.027%, 11/18/2016(b)

     50,001,850   
20,000,000   

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 1,

1.033%, 12/07/2016

     19,999,280   
     

 

 

 
        70,001,130   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $1,985,987,210)

     1,986,407,904   
     

 

 

 

Shares

      

Exchange-Traded Funds – 2.4%

  
556,035   

iShares® iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

(Identified Cost $47,649,851)

     48,519,614   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 99.7%

(Identified Cost $2,033,637,061)(a)

     2,034,927,518   
   Other assets less liabilities – 0.3%      6,089,916   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 2,041,017,434   
     

 

 

 

 


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, 2016, the value of the Fund’s investment in the Subsidiary was $22,079,927, representing 1.1% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. 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 an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available.

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted 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 rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service.

Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price on the exchange on which the adviser or subadviser believes that, over time, they are traded most extensively.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

As of September 30, 2016, futures contracts were fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of the contracts, as follows:

 

Notional

Value

   Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation*
     Unrealized as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
 
$740,249,843    $ 11,042,462         0.54

 

* Amounts represent gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at absolute 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 that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $2,033,637,061 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

  $ 1,304,621   

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

    (14,164
 

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 1,290,457   
 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $57,201,426 with no expiration date. At December 31, 2015, late-year ordinary and post-October capital loss deferrals were $1,007,908. 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, 2016 is disclosed.
(c) Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts.


(d) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
(e) Security (or a portion thereof) has been pledged as collateral for open derivative contracts.

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, 2016, 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    12/21/2016    Australian Dollar      68,500,000       $ 52,335,111       $ 1,036,968   
Sell1    12/21/2016    Canadian Dollar      59,300,000         45,225,747         (74,483
Sell1    12/21/2016    Swedish Krona      164,000,000         19,192,823         210,928   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Swiss Franc      22,250,000         23,011,877         214   
              

 

 

 
Total          $ 1,173,627   
              

 

 

 

 

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, 2016, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
DAX    12/16/2016      612       $ 180,996,152       $ 1,969,394   
E-mini MSCI Emerging Markets Index    12/16/2016      56         2,555,000         (40,880
E-mini S&P 500®    12/16/2016      4,712         509,013,800         2,059,030   
FTSE 100 Index    12/16/2016      3,524         313,366,838         8,544,676   
German Euro Bund    12/08/2016      681         126,760,654         1,210,240   
Hang Seng Index®    10/28/2016      486         73,557,889         100,221   
Japanese Yen    12/19/2016      568         70,222,550         (111,525
Mini-Russell 2000    12/16/2016      809         100,987,470         3,085,475   
TOPIX    12/08/2016      1,307         172,328,964         428,171   
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/20/2016      799         104,768,875         (123,968
           

 

 

 
Total       $ 17,120,834   
           

 

 

 

 


Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Brent Crude Oil    10/31/2016      326       $ 16,361,940       $ 1,287,700   
Copper LME    12/21/2016      315         38,327,625         1,819,125   
Gold    12/28/2016      866         114,060,860         (1,758,430
Nickel LME    12/21/2016      34         2,156,688         (17,136
WTI Crude Oil    10/20/2016      90         4,341,600         248,400   
           

 

 

 
Total       $ 1,579,659   
           

 

 

 

At September 30, 2016, open short futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Euro    12/19/2016      1,390       $ 195,937,875       $ 122,682   
Eurodollar    3/13/2017      6,527         1,616,329,962         39,450   
2 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/30/2016      1,904         415,964,500         89,248   
10 Year Japan Government Bond    12/13/2016      123         184,782,013         (693,753
           

 

 

 
Total       $ (442,373
           

 

 

 

Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Aluminum LME    12/21/2016      37       $ 1,548,913       $ (84,175
Copper LME    12/21/2016      525         63,879,375         (804,594
Nickel LME    12/21/2016      34         2,156,688         (97,818
           

 

 

 
Total       $ (986,587
           

 

 

 

 

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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Exchange-Traded Funds   $ 48,519,614      $ —        $ —        $ 48,519,614   
Short-Term Investments*     —          1,986,407,904        —        $ 1,986,407,904   
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)     —          1,248,110        —          1,248,110   
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)     9,961,350        11,042,462        —          21,003,812   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total   $ 58,480,964      $ 1,998,698,476      $ —        $ 2,057,179,440   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)   $ —        $ (74,483   $ —        $ (74,483
Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)     (3,732,279     —          —          (3,732,279
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total   $ (3,732,279   $ (74,483   $ —        $ (3,806,762
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

For the period ended September 30, 2016, 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 and underlying asset, reference rate or index. 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, 2016, the Fund used long and short contracts on U.S. and foreign government bonds, U.S. and foreign equity market indices, foreign currencies, commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary), and short-term interest rates in accordance with these objectives.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund, as of September 30, 2016:

 

Assets

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

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

     

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 1,248,110       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange-traded asset derivatives

     

Interest rate contracts

   $ —         $ 11,042,462   

Equity contracts

     —           6,606,125   

Commodity contracts

     —           3,355,225   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total exchange-traded asset derivatives    $ —         $ 21,003,812   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total asset derivatives    $ 1,248,110       $ 21,003,812   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

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

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

     

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ ($74,483    $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange-traded liability derivatives

     

Equity contracts

   $ —         $ (970,126

Commodity contracts

     —           (2,762,153
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total exchange-traded liability derivatives    $ —         $ ($3,732,279
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total liability derivatives    $ ($74,483    $ ($3,732,279
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 (“OTC”) 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. 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 NAV of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. As of September 30, 2016, the Fund did not hold any derivative positions subject to these provisions that are in a net liability position by counterparty.

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 Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro rata basis across all of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. The following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of September 30, 2016:

 

    Maximum Amount of
Loss - Gross
    Maximum Amount of
Loss - Net
 

Over-the-counter counterparty credit risk

   

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $ 1,248,110      $ 1,173,627   

Collateral pledged to UBS AG

    2,640,000        2,640,000   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter counterparty credit risk

    3,888,110        3,813,627   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange-traded counterparty credit risk

   

Futures contracts

    21,003,812        21,003,812   

Margin with brokers

    90,329,722        90,329,722   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange-traded counterparty credit risk

    111,333,534        111,333,534   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total counterparty credit risk   $ 115,221,644      $ 115,147,161   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Industry Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Certificates of Deposit     71.9
Commercial Paper     9.6   
Time Deposits     7.6   
Treasuries     4.8   
Other Notes     3.4   
Exchange-Traded Funds     2.4   
 

 

 

 
Total Investments     99.7   

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

    0.3   
 

 

 

 
Net Assets     100.0
 

 

 

 


CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

ASG Global Macro Fund

 

Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Short-Term Investments – 99.2% of Net Assets

  

  

Certificates of Deposit – 73.7%

  

$    750,000   

Bank of Nova Scotia (TX),

0.843%, 10/03/2016(b)

   $ 750,029   
500,000   

Abbey National Treasury Services PLC (CT),

0.380%, 10/06/2016

     500,000   
1,100,000   

Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank,

0.400%, 10/06/2016

     1,100,005   
1,200,000   

Banco Del Estado de Chile (NY),

0.769%, 10/07/2016(b)

     1,200,086   
800,000   

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. (NY),

0.660%, 10/11/2016

     800,044   
1,000,000   

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. (NY),

0.530%, 10/24/2016

     999,992   
1,100,000   

Svenska Handelsbanken (NY),

0.835%, 11/02/2016

     1,100,317   
1,000,000   

Rabobank Nederland NV,

0.882%, 11/21/2016(b)

     1,000,404   
500,000   

Toronto Dominion Bank,

0.850%, 12/01/2016

     500,197   
1,000,000   

Norinchukin Bank (NY),

0.950%, 12/12/2016

     1,000,436   
900,000   

State Street Bank and Trust Company,

0.878%, 12/14/2016(b)

     900,332   
1,200,000   

Credit Industriel et Commercial (NY),

0.830%, 12/15/2016

     1,200,230   
1,000,000   

Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (NY),

0.984%, 1/04/2017(b)

     1,000,387   
1,000,000   

National Bank of Canada,

0.860%, 1/05/2017

     999,957   
800,000   

Dexia Credit Local, (Credit Support: Belgium/France/Luxembourg),

0.893%, 1/09/2017(b)

     800,202   
1,100,000   

Mizuho Bank Ltd. (NY),

1.177%, 1/13/2017(b)

     1,101,113   
1,200,000   

National Australia Bank,

1.100%, 2/08/2017(c)

     1,201,435   
1,200,000   

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (NY),

1.108%, 2/09/2017(b)

     1,200,757   
1,200,000   

Royal Bank of Canada,

1.131%, 2/17/2017(b)(c)

     1,200,720   
1,300,000   

Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank (NY),

1.150%, 3/09/2017(c)

     1,299,461   
1,000,000   

Bank of Montreal (IL),

1.218%, 5/12/2017(b)(c)

     1,000,387   
500,000   

Toronto Dominion Bank,

1.316%, 8/10/2017(b)

     500,301   
     

 

 

 
        21,356,792   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Paper – 11.7%

  

1,200,000   

Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Australian & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.),

0.440%, 10/11/2016(d)

     1,199,824   
1,200,000   

ING (U.S.) Funding LLC, (Credit Support: ING Bank NV),

0.752%, 11/02/2016(d)

     1,199,359   


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  
  

Commercial Paper – continued

  
$    1,000,000   

Swedbank (NY),

0.802%, 12/05/2016(d)

   $ 999,098   
     

 

 

 
        3,398,281   
     

 

 

 
  

Time Deposits – 5.5%

  

600,000   

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,

0.260%, 10/03/2016

     600,000   
1,000,000   

National Bank of Kuwait,

0.330%, 10/03/2016(b)

     1,000,000   
     

 

 

 
        1,600,000   
     

 

 

 
  

Treasuries – 4.5%

  

350,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.248%, 10/20/2016(d)(e)

     349,978   
600,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.163%-0.298%, 11/17/2016(d)(e)(f)

     599,868   
350,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.263%, 12/22/2016(d)(e)

     349,816   
     

 

 

 
        1,299,662   
     

 

 

 
  

Other Notes – 3.8%

  

1,100,000   

Bank of America N.A.,

0.700%, 11/03/2016(b)

     1,100,124   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $28,746,922)

     28,754,859   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 99.2%

(Identified Cost $28,746,922)(a)

     28,754,859   
   Other assets less liabilities – 0.8%      244,712   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 28,999,571   
     

 

 

 

Consolidation

The Fund invests in commodity-related derivatives through its investment in the ASG Global Macro Fund 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, 2016, the value of the Fund’s investment in the Subsidiary was $511,158, representing 1.8% of the Fund’s net assets.


(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Debt securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt 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 rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service.

Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price on the exchange on which the adviser or subadviser believes that, over time, they are traded most extensively.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

As of September 30, 2016, futures contracts were fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of the contracts, as follows:

 

Notional

Value

  

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation*

    

Unrealized as a

Percentage of

Net Assets

 
$ 4,404,192    $  62,751         0.22

 

* Amounts represent gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at absolute 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, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $28,746,922 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

   $ 8,557   

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

     (620
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 7,937   
  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015, late-year ordinary loss deferrals were $205,011. This amount 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, 2016 is disclosed.
(c) Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts.
(d) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
(e) Security (or a portion thereof) has been pledged as collateral for open derivative contracts.
(f) 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.


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, 2016, 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    12/21/2016    Australian Dollar      1,400,000       $ 1,069,623       $ 15,223   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Australian Dollar      500,000         382,008         (668
Sell1    12/21/2016    Australian Dollar      1,200,000         916,819         (18,166
Buy1    12/21/2016    Canadian Dollar      700,000         533,862         2,158   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Canadian Dollar      600,000         457,596         (1,277
Buy1    12/21/2016    New Zealand Dollar      1,900,000         1,379,333         (3,432
Sell1    12/21/2016    New Zealand Dollar      1,400,000         1,016,351         (4,165
Buy1    12/21/2016    Norwegian Krone      6,000,000         750,668         3,307   
Sell1    12/21/2016    Norwegian Krone      8,000,000         1,000,890         (27,682
Buy1    12/21/2016    Singapore Dollar      125,000         91,691         13   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Singapore Dollar      250,000         183,383         (1,638
Sell1    12/21/2016    Singapore Dollar      250,000         183,383         (593
Buy1    12/21/2016    South African Rand      1,000,000         71,780         3,182   
Buy1    12/21/2016    South African Rand      1,500,000         107,670         (1,731
Sell1    12/21/2016    South African Rand      1,000,000         71,780         (2,846
Buy1    12/21/2016    Swedish Krona      6,000,000         702,177         (7,717
Sell1    12/21/2016    Swiss Franc      1,250,000         1,292,802         (12
Buy1    12/21/2016    Turkish Lira      2,400,000         787,342         (4,781
Sell1    12/21/2016    Turkish Lira      1,200,000         393,671         1,211   
              

 

 

 
Total          $ (49,614
              

 

 

 

 

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, 2016, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
AEX-Index®    10/21/2016      3       $ 304,356       $ 2,871   
ASX SPI 200™    12/15/2016      5         521,549         20,532   
CAC 40®    10/21/2016      3         149,870         2,633   
E-mini Dow    12/16/2016      7         637,665         (5,865
E-mini NASDAQ 100    12/16/2016      7         681,835         28,352   
E-mini S&P 500®    12/16/2016      5         540,125         2,750   
EURO STOXX 50®    12/16/2016      4         134,690         (336
Euro-BTP    12/08/2016      2         321,480         (2,471
Euro-OAT    12/08/2016      5         899,354         3,224   
FTSE 100 Index    12/16/2016      4         355,694         6,816   
Hang Seng Index®    10/28/2016      5         756,768         973   
IBEX 35    10/21/2016      1         98,457         888   
Japanese Yen    12/19/2016      13         1,607,206         (431
Mini-Russell 2000    12/16/2016      4         499,320         15,255   
MSCI Singapore    10/28/2016      10         232,186         3,921   
MSCI Taiwan Index    10/28/2016      11         377,861         (3,014
OMXS30®    10/21/2016      31         519,926         9,620   
S&P CNX Nifty Futures Index    10/27/2016      30         519,773         (8,442
S&P/TSX 60 Index    12/15/2016      5         651,854         12,080   
TOPIX    12/08/2016      1         131,851         52   
UK Long Gilt    12/28/2016      2         337,647         (1,568
2 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/30/2016      42         9,175,687         3,141   
5 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/30/2016      34         4,131,531         5,109   
10 Year Australia Government Bond    12/15/2016      46         4,823,807         44,003   
30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond    12/20/2016      2         336,313         (2,781
           

 

 

 
Total       $ 137,312   
           

 

 

 

Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Aluminum LME    12/21/2016      13       $ 544,213       $ 16,082   
Coffee    12/19/2016      3         170,494         (75
Copper LME    12/21/2016      4         486,700         8,177   
Cotton    12/07/2016      5         170,200         (3,580
Low Sulfur Gasoil    11/10/2016      1         44,775         75   
Nickel LME    12/21/2016      4         253,728         4,914   


Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Futures Contracts – continued

           
Silver      12/28/2016         1       $ 96,070       $ (2,255
Soybean      11/14/2016         3         143,100         (30,088
Soybean Oil      12/14/2016         10         200,640         (2,052
Sugar      2/28/2017         20         515,200         21,392   
Zinc LME      12/21/2016         10         594,812         17,790   
           

 

 

 
Total       $ 30,380   
           

 

 

 

At September 30, 2016, open short futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index    12/15/2016      9       $ 301,211       $ (2,653
Euro    12/19/2016      23         3,242,137         (2,538
German Euro Bund    12/08/2016      7         1,302,973         (4,595
British Pound    12/19/2016      13         1,056,006         12,213   
3 Year Australia Government Bond    12/15/2016      30         2,601,659         (8,146
10 Year Canada Government Bond    12/19/2016      17         1,903,762         (3,948
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/20/2016      10         1,311,250         (6,047
           

 

 

 
Total       $ (15,714
           

 

 

 

Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Aluminum LME    12/21/2016      13       $ 544,213       $ (30,535
Copper LME    12/21/2016      4         486,700         (23,100
Corn    12/14/2016      3         50,512         (2,625
Live Cattle    12/30/2016      1         40,050         2,800   
Nickel LME    12/21/2016      3         190,296         (5,898
Soybean Meal    12/14/2016      3         89,880         120   
Wheat    12/14/2016      14         281,400         (3,137
Zinc LME    12/21/2016      2         118,963         (7,373
           

 

 

 
Total       $ (69,748
           

 

 

 

 

2  Commodity futures are held by ASG Global Macro 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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Short-Term Investments*    $ —         $ 28,754,859       $ —         $ 28,754,859   
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)      —           25,094         —           25,094   
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)      197,477         48,306         —           245,783   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ 197,477       $ 28,828,259       $ —         $ 29,025,736   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)    $ —         $ (74,708    $ —         $ (74,708
Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)      (149,108      (14,445      —           (163,553
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ (149,108    $ (89,153    $ —         $ (238,261
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

For the period ended September 30, 2016, 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 an underlying asset, reference rate or index. 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. The Fund uses a set of proprietary quantitative models to identify price trends in equity, fixed income, currency and commodity instruments, and may have both short and long exposures within an asset class based on an analysis of asset price trends. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will make extensive use of derivative instruments, in particular futures and forward contracts, to capture the exposures suggested by its absolute return strategy while also adding value through volatility management. These market exposures, which are expected to change over time, may include exposures to global equity and fixed income securities, securities indices, currencies, commodities and other instruments. During the period ended September 30, 2016, the Fund used long and short contracts on U.S. and foreign government bonds, U.S. and foreign equity market indices, foreign currencies and commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary) to capture the exposures suggested by the quantitative investment models.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund, as of September 30, 2016:

 

Assets

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

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

     

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 25,094       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange-traded asset derivatives

     

Interest rate contracts

   $ —         $ 55,477   

Foreign exchange contracts

     —           12,213   

Equity contracts

     —           106,743   

Commodity contracts

     —           71,350   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total exchange-traded asset derivatives    $ 25,094       $ 245,783   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total asset derivatives    $ 25,094       $ 245,783   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

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

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

     

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (74,708    $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange-traded liability derivatives

     

Interest rate contracts

   $ —         $ (29,556

Foreign exchange contracts

     —           (2,969

Equity contracts

     —           (20,310

Commodity contracts

     —           (110,718
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total exchange-traded liability derivatives    $ —         $ (163,553
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total liability derivatives    $ (74,708    $ (163,553
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


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 (“OTC”) 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. 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 NAV of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. As of September 30, 2016, 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    $ (49,614    $ 198,229   

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 Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro rata basis across all of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. The following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of September 30, 2016:

 

    Maximum Amount of
Loss - Gross
    Maximum Amount of
Loss - Net
 

Over-the-counter counterparty credit risk

   

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $ 25,094      $ —     

Collateral pledged to UBS AG

    198,229        198,229   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter counterparty credit risk

    223,323        198,229   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange-traded counterparty credit risk

   

Futures contracts

    245,783        245,783   

Margin with brokers

    1,423,254        1,423,254   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange-traded counterparty credit risk

    1,669,037        1,669,037   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total counterparty credit risk   $ 1,892,360      $ 1,867,266   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Industry Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Certificates of Deposit     73.7
Commercial Paper     11.7   
Time Deposits     5.5   
Treasuries     4.5   
Other Notes     3.8   
 

 

 

 
Total Investments     99.2   

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

    0.8   
 

 

 

 
Net Assets     100.0
 

 

 

 


CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Short-Term Investments – 97.4% of Net Assets

  

  

Certificates of Deposit – 65.2%

  

$    61,000,000   

Landesbank Hessen (NY),

0.460%, 10/03/2016

   $ 61,000,538   
75,000,000   

Bank of Nova Scotia (TX),

0.843%, 10/03/2016(b)

     75,002,850   
16,000,000   

Abbey National Treasury Services PLC (CT),

0.380%, 10/06/2016

     16,000,000   
150,000,000   

Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank,

0.400%, 10/06/2016

     150,000,699   
60,000,000   

National Bank of Canada,

0.420%, 10/06/2016

     59,999,399   
125,000,000   

Banco Del Estado de Chile (NY),

0.769%, 10/07/2016(b)

     125,009,000   
45,000,000   

Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank (NY),

0.570%, 10/11/2016

     45,000,228   
150,000,000   

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. (NY),

0.660%, 10/11/2016

     150,008,250   
35,000,000   

Svenska Handelsbanken (NY),

0.835%, 11/02/2016

     35,010,080   
39,000,000   

Toronto Dominion Bank,

1.000%, 11/07/2016(c)

     39,020,163   
46,000,000   

Dexia Credit Local, (Credit Support: Belgium/France/Luxembourg),

0.870%, 11/14/2016

     46,018,284   
100,000,000   

Rabobank Nederland NV,

0.882%, 11/21/2016(b)

     100,040,400   
50,000,000   

Toronto Dominion Bank,

0.850%, 12/01/2016

     50,019,700   
50,000,000   

State Street Bank and Trust Company,

0.869%, 12/07/2016(b)

     50,019,550   
91,500,000   

Norinchukin Bank (NY),

0.950%, 12/12/2016

     91,539,935   
75,000,000   

State Street Bank and Trust Company,

0.878%, 12/14/2016(b)

     75,027,675   
150,000,000   

Credit Industriel et Commercial (NY),

0.830%, 12/15/2016

     150,028,691   
75,000,000   

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (NY),

1.026%, 1/03/2017(b)(c)

     75,026,025   
150,000,000   

Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (NY),

0.984%, 1/04/2017(b)

     150,058,050   
47,800,000   

National Bank of Canada,

0.860%, 1/05/2017

     47,797,920   
100,000,000   

Dexia Credit Local, (Credit Support: Belgium/France/Luxembourg),

0.893%, 1/09/2017(b)(c)

     100,025,200   
90,000,000   

Mizuho Bank Ltd. (NY),

1.177%, 1/13/2017(b)

     90,091,080   
27,000,000   

Svenska Handelsbanken (NY),

1.096%, 2/03/2017(b)

     27,016,524   
75,000,000   

Westpac Banking Corp. (NY),

1.078%, 2/06/2017(b)(c)

     75,049,800   
75,000,000   

National Australia Bank,

1.100%, 2/08/2017(c)

     75,089,706   
50,000,000   

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (NY),

1.108%, 2/09/2017(b)

     50,031,550   


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  
  

Certificates of Deposit – continued

  
$    50,000,000   

Royal Bank of Canada,

1.131%, 2/17/2017(b)

   $ 50,030,000   
50,000,000   

Mizuho Bank Ltd. (NY),

1.231%, 2/17/2017(b)

     50,020,200   
115,000,000   

Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank (NY),

1.150%, 3/09/2017(c)

     114,952,304   
120,000,000   

Bank of Montreal (IL),

1.218%, 5/12/2017(b)(c)

     120,046,440   
50,000,000   

Toronto Dominion Bank,

1.316%, 8/10/2017(b)

     50,030,100   
     

 

 

 
        2,394,010,341   
     

 

 

 
  

Treasuries – 13.1%

  

90,000,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.338%-0.360%, 10/20/2016(d)(e)(f)

     89,994,240   
114,000,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.290%-0.305%, 11/17/2016(d)(e)(f)

     113,975,034   
77,500,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.315%-0.360%, 12/22/2016(d)(e)(f)

     77,459,312   
101,000,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.245%-0.393%, 1/19/2017(d)(e)(f)

     100,920,109   
79,000,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.450%, 2/16/2017(d)(e)

     78,898,485   
18,500,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.455%, 3/23/2017(d)

     18,462,982   
     

 

 

 
        479,710,162   
     

 

 

 
  

Time Deposits – 9.1%

  

164,850,000   

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,

0.260%, 10/03/2016

     164,850,000   
170,000,000   

National Bank of Kuwait,

0.330%, 10/03/2016(b)

     170,000,000   
     

 

 

 
        334,850,000   
     

 

 

 
  

Other Notes – 5.0%

  

150,000,000   

Bank of America N.A.,

0.700%, 11/03/2016(b)

     150,016,950   
30,000,000   

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association,

1.027%, 11/18/2016(b)

     30,001,110   
5,000,000   

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 1,

1.033%, 12/07/2016(b)

     4,999,820   
     

 

 

 
        185,017,880   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Paper – 5.0%

  

95,000,000   

BNP Paribas Fortis S.A. (NY),

0.370%, 10/06/2016(d)

     94,994,015   
48,250,000   

Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Australian & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.),

0.440%, 10/11/2016(d)

     48,242,923   
40,000,000   

Swedbank (NY),

0.802%, 12/05/2016(d)

     39,963,920   
     

 

 

 
        183,200,858   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $3,575,936,945)

     3,576,789,241   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 97.4%

(Identified Cost $3,575,936,945)(a)

     3,576,789,241   
   Other assets less liabilities – 2.6%      97,363,557   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 3,674,152,798   
     

 

 

 


Consolidation

The Fund invests in commodity-related derivatives through its investment in the ASG Managed Futures Strategy 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, 2016, the value of the Fund’s investment in the Subsidiary was $153,732,773, representing 4.2% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Debt securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt 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 rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service.

Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price on the exchange on which the adviser or subadviser believes that, over time, they are traded most extensively.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

As of September 30, 2016, futures contracts were fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of the contracts, as follows:

 

Notional

Value

   Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation*
     Unrealized as a
Percentage of
Net Assets
 
$1,813,336,650    $ 27,204,061         0.74

 

* Amounts represent gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at absolute 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, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $3,575,936,945 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

  $ 905,135   

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

    (52,839
 

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 852,296   
 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $81,485,916 with no expiration date and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $46,508,902 with no expiration date. At December 31, 2015, late-year ordinary and post-October capital loss deferrals were $17,459,626. 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, 2016 is disclosed.
(c) Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts.


(d) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
(e) Security (or a portion thereof) has been pledged as collateral for open derivative contracts.
(f) 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.

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, 2016, 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    12/21/2016    Australian Dollar      468,100,000       $ 357,635,991       $ 5,254,015   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Australian Dollar      22,100,000         16,884,758         (83,690
Sell1    12/21/2016    Australian Dollar      213,800,000         163,346,667         (3,547,742
Buy1    12/21/2016    Canadian Dollar      150,100,000         114,475,290         260,272   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Canadian Dollar      271,100,000         206,757,169         (1,562,987
Sell1    12/21/2016    Canadian Dollar      504,500,000         384,762,050         (1,567,672
Buy1    12/21/2016    Mexican Peso      1,966,500,000         100,548,496         842,802   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Mexican Peso      1,395,500,000         71,352,874         (775,490
Sell1    12/21/2016    Mexican Peso      3,897,000,000         199,256,287         2,619,283   
Sell1    12/21/2016    Mexican Peso      2,056,500,000         105,150,258         (1,198,379
Buy1    12/21/2016    New Zealand Dollar      76,000,000         55,173,316         112,740   
Buy1    12/21/2016    New Zealand Dollar      534,200,000         387,810,334         (1,631,370
Sell1    12/21/2016    New Zealand Dollar      142,300,000         103,304,774         288,639   
Sell1    12/21/2016    New Zealand Dollar      177,300,000         128,713,538         (436,537
Buy1    12/21/2016    Norwegian Krone      2,766,000,000         346,057,818         7,671,416   
Sell1    12/21/2016    Norwegian Krone      1,662,000,000         207,934,958         (7,051,852
Buy1    12/21/2016    Polish Zloty      257,500,000         67,239,995         649,754   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Polish Zloty      577,000,000         150,669,815         (367,834
Sell1    12/21/2016    Polish Zloty      703,500,000         183,702,279         (2,292,613
Buy1    12/21/2016    Singapore Dollar      107,750,000         79,037,901         11,478   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Singapore Dollar      730,875,000         536,119,037         (2,604,469
Sell1    12/21/2016    Singapore Dollar      605,000,000         443,785,897         (1,344,220
Buy1    12/21/2016    South African Rand      1,350,500,000         96,939,195         4,285,527   
Buy1    12/21/2016    South African Rand      1,596,000,000         114,561,241         (2,013,009
Sell1    12/21/2016    South African Rand      1,795,000,000         128,845,506         (5,118,860
Buy1    12/21/2016    Swedish Krona      210,000,000         24,576,176         53,411   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Swedish Krona      2,344,000,000         274,316,936         (1,908,045
Sell1    12/21/2016    Swedish Krona      4,748,000,000         555,655,637         4,780,040   
Sell1    12/21/2016    Swedish Krona      312,000,000         36,513,176         (94,583
Buy1    12/21/2016    Swiss Franc      105,500,000         109,112,497         265,347   
Buy1    12/21/2016    Swiss Franc      253,625,000         262,309,544         (524,668
Sell1    12/21/2016    Swiss Franc      490,875,000         507,683,381         (1,928,844
Buy1    12/21/2016    Turkish Lira      1,687,500,000         553,600,083         (3,230,299
Sell1    12/21/2016    Turkish Lira      818,400,000         268,483,738         1,188,054   
Sell1    12/21/2016    Turkish Lira      150,000,000         49,208,896         (151,164
              

 

 

 
Total          $ (11,151,549
              

 

 

 

 

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. 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 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, 2016, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
AEX-Index®    10/21/2016      1,566       $ 158,873,614       $ 3,094,430   
ASX SPI 200™    12/15/2016      1,773         184,941,330         7,636,670   
CAC 40®    10/21/2016      788         39,365,877         691,519   
DAX    12/16/2016      302         89,315,095         907,555   
E-mini Dow    12/16/2016      2,481         226,006,695         (1,360,800
E-mini NASDAQ 100    12/16/2016      2,927         285,104,435         11,800,584   
E-mini S&P 500®    12/16/2016      1,644         177,593,100         883,715   
Euribor    3/13/2017      5,957         1,678,217,848         (418,237
Euro Schatz    12/08/2016      10,696         1,347,340,706         800,229   
EURO STOXX 50®    12/16/2016      488         16,432,224         (41,021
Euro-BTP    12/08/2016      2,493         400,724,976         (31,982
Euro-OAT    12/08/2016      3,590         645,735,822         2,948,230   
FTSE 100 Index    12/16/2016      1,735         154,282,481         3,391,463   
German Euro BOBL    12/08/2016      4,491         666,389,038         1,306,927   
German Euro Bund    12/08/2016      2,901         539,989,216         4,226,580   
Hang Seng Index®    10/28/2016      2,004         303,312,775         402,372   
IBEX 35    10/21/2016      33         3,249,066         29,305   
Japanese Yen    12/19/2016      4,734         585,270,338         192,694   
Mini-Russell 2000    12/16/2016      1,774         221,448,420         6,216,075   
MSCI Singapore    10/28/2016      767         17,808,692         288,034   
MSCI Taiwan Index    10/28/2016      5,373         184,567,878         (1,462,047
OMXS30®    10/21/2016      11,018         184,791,843         3,366,521   
S&P CNX Nifty Futures Index    10/27/2016      11,415         197,773,461         (3,158,833
S&P/TSX 60 Index    12/15/2016      2,337         304,676,611         5,646,200   
Sterling    3/15/2017      28,439         4,593,826,149         (1,843,060
TOPIX    12/08/2016      83         10,943,614         (16,545
UK Long Gilt    12/28/2016      2,352         397,072,776         (543,177
Ultra Long U.S. Treasury Bond    12/20/2016      822         151,145,250         (751,719
2 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/30/2016      11,327         2,474,595,531         46,072   
5 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/30/2016      11,317         1,375,192,328         (323,980
10 Year Australia Government Bond    12/15/2016      792         83,053,371         149,606   
10 Year Canada Government Bond    12/19/2016      7,796         873,042,662         (44,361
10 Year Japan Government Bond    12/13/2016      305         458,199,300         1,717,864   
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/20/2016      7,466         978,979,250         (1,670,798
30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond    12/20/2016      1,061         178,413,781         (1,321,906
           

 

 

 
Total       $ 42,754,179   
           

 

 

 


Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Aluminum LME    12/21/2016      3,506       $ 146,769,925       $ 1,117,340   
Coffee    12/19/2016      1,198         68,083,837         (1,198,612
Copper    12/28/2016      376         20,778,700         341,238   
Copper LME    12/21/2016      1,516         184,459,300         3,302,146   
Cotton    12/07/2016      1,757         59,808,280         (2,199,095
Gold    12/28/2016      1,015         133,685,650         (2,972,960
Natural Gas    10/27/2016      21         610,260         (34,540
Nickel LME    12/21/2016      1,527         96,860,664         2,426,109   
Silver    12/28/2016      971         93,283,970         (1,034,500
Soybean    11/14/2016      961         45,839,700         (1,306,350
Soybean Oil    12/14/2016      3,367         67,555,488         (866,592
Sugar    2/28/2017      7,441         191,680,160         (366,946
Zinc LME    12/21/2016      1,323         78,693,694         2,303,744   
           

 

 

 
Total       $ (489,018
           

 

 

 

At September 30, 2016, open short futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
British Pound    12/19/2016      1,603       $ 130,213,694       $ 1,533,288   
Euro    12/19/2016      2,021         284,885,212         (1,948,775
Eurodollar    3/13/2017      9,714         2,405,550,675         (488,750
FTSE MIB    12/16/2016      631         57,998,148         127,151   
FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index    12/15/2016      5,805         194,281,097         (2,314,851
Nikkei 225™    12/08/2016      94         15,399,455         (275,744
3 Year Australia Government Bond    12/15/2016      17,109         1,483,726,156         (4,871,385
           

 

 

 
Total       $ (8,239,066
           

 

 

 

Commodity Futures2

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Aluminum LME    12/21/2016      2,566       $ 107,419,175       $ (6,067,458
Brent Crude Oil    10/31/2016      303         15,207,570         (951,140
Cocoa    12/14/2016      1,865         51,492,650         1,478,410   
Copper LME    12/21/2016      1,143         139,074,525         (6,065,378
Corn    12/14/2016      5,929         99,829,537         (1,864,500
Gasoline    10/31/2016      374         22,982,375         (1,179,016
Live Cattle    12/30/2016      2,694         107,894,700         7,164,920   
Low Sulfur Gasoil    11/10/2016      483         21,626,325         (1,514,600
New York Harbor ULSD    10/31/2016      512         33,079,603         (2,003,072
Nickel LME    12/21/2016      340         21,566,880         (1,511,232
Soybean Meal    12/14/2016      2,153         64,503,880         (79,490
Wheat    12/14/2016      8,232         165,463,200         1,367,188   
WTI Crude Oil    10/20/2016      499         24,071,760         (1,964,740
Zinc LME    12/21/2016      311         18,498,669         (1,004,697
           

 

 

 
Total       $ (14,194,805
           

 

 

 

 

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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Short-Term Investments*

  $ —        $ 3,576,789,241      $ —        $ 3,576,789,241   

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

    —          28,282,778        —          28,282,778   

Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

    56,969,159        19,935,020        —          76,904,179   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 56,969,159      $ 3,625,007,039      $ —        $ 3,681,976,198   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts(unrealized depreciation)

  $ —        $ (39,434,327   $ —        $ (39,434,327

Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

    (49,803,848     (7,269,041     —          (57,072,889
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (49,803,848   $ (46,703,368   $ —        $ (96,507,216
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

For the period ended September 30, 2016, 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 an underlying asset, reference rate or index. 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. The Fund uses a set of proprietary quantitative models to identify price trends in equity, fixed income, currency and commodity instruments, and may have both short and long exposures within an asset class based on an analysis of asset price trends. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will make extensive use of derivative instruments, in particular futures and forward contracts, to capture the exposures suggested by its absolute return strategy while also adding value through volatility management. These market exposures, which are expected to change over time, may include exposures to global equity and fixed income securities, securities indices, currencies, commodities and other instruments. During the period ended September 30, 2016, the Fund used long and short contracts on U.S. and foreign government bonds, U.S. and foreign equity market indices, foreign currencies, commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary) and short-term interest rates to capture the exposures suggested by the quantitative investment models.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund, as of September 30, 2016:

 

Assets

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

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

     

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 28,282,778       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange-traded asset derivatives

     

Interest rate contracts

   $ —         $ 11,195,508   

Foreign exchange contracts

     —           1,725,982   

Equity contracts

     —           44,481,594   

Commodity contracts

     —           19,501,095   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total exchange-traded asset derivatives    $ —         $ 76,904,179   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total asset derivatives    $ 28,282,778       $ 76,904,179   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


Liabilities

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

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

     

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (39,434,327    $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange-traded liability derivatives

     

Interest rate contracts

   $ —         $ (12,309,355

Foreign exchange contracts

     —           (1,948,775

Equity contracts

     —           (8,629,841

Commodity contracts

     —           (34,184,918
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total exchange-traded liability derivatives    $ —         $ (57,072,889
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total liability derivatives    $ (39,434,327    $ (57,072,889
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 (“OTC”) 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. 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 NAV of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. As of September 30, 2016, 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    $ (11,151,549    $ 79,601,041   

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 Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro rata basis across all of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. The following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of September 30, 2016:

 

    Maximum Amount of
Loss - Gross
    Maximum Amount of
Loss - Net
 

Over-the-counter counterparty credit risk

   

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $ 28,282,778      $ —     

Collateral pledged to UBS AG

    79,601,041        79,601,041   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total over-the-counter counterparty credit risk

    107,883,819        79,601,041   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange-traded counterparty credit risk

   

Futures contracts

    76,904,179        76,904,179   

Margin with brokers

    426,365,449        426,365,449   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange-traded counterparty credit risk

    503,269,628        503,269,628   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total counterparty credit risk   $ 611,153,447      $ 582,870,669   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 


Investment Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Certificates of Deposit

    65.2

Treasuries

    13.1   

Time Deposits

    9.1   

Other Notes

    5.0   

Commercial Paper

    5.0   
 

 

 

 

Total Investments

    97.4   

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

    2.6   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets

    100.0
 

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

ASG Tactical U.S. Market Fund

 

Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – 60.3% of Net Assets

  
  

Aerospace & Defense – 1.6%

  
2,196    Boeing Co. (The)    $ 289,301   
1,078    Northrop Grumman Corp.      230,638   
979    Rockwell Collins, Inc.      82,569   
7,880    United Technologies Corp.      800,608   
     

 

 

 
        1,403,116   
     

 

 

 
  

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.6%

  
1,146    FedEx Corp.      200,183   
2,992    United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B      327,205   
     

 

 

 
        527,388   
     

 

 

 
  

Banks – 3.3%

  
    26,100    Bank of America Corp.      408,465   
7,728    Citigroup, Inc.      364,993   
10,547    Fifth Third Bancorp      215,792   
10,340    JPMorgan Chase & Co.      688,541   
10,833    People’s United Financial, Inc.      171,378   
20,006    Regions Financial Corp.      197,459   
6,762    U.S. Bancorp      290,022   
10,983    Wells Fargo & Co.      486,327   
     

 

 

 
        2,822,977   
     

 

 

 
  

Beverages – 1.5%

  
13,824    Coca-Cola Co. (The)      585,032   
1,790    Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.      163,445   
5,239    PepsiCo, Inc.      569,846   
     

 

 

 
        1,318,323   
     

 

 

 
  

Biotechnology – 1.9%

  
4,699    AbbVie, Inc.      296,366   
3,688    Amgen, Inc.      615,195   
748    Biogen, Inc.(b)      234,147   
1,866    Celgene Corp.(b)      195,053   
3,795    Gilead Sciences, Inc.      300,260   
     

 

 

 
        1,641,021   
     

 

 

 
  

Capital Markets – 1.4%

  
5,844    Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)      233,059   
1,620    BlackRock, Inc.      587,185   
1,863    CME Group, Inc.      194,721   
1,764    S&P Global, Inc.      223,252   
     

 

 

 
        1,238,217   
     

 

 

 
  

Chemicals – 1.2%

  
943    Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.      141,770   
2,396    Dow Chemical Co. (The)      124,185   
2,472    E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.      165,550   
508    Ecolab, Inc.      61,834   
3,277    Monsanto Co.      334,909   
1,333    PPG Industries, Inc.      137,779   


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Chemicals – continued

  
418    Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)    $ 115,644   
     

 

 

 
        1,081,671   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.3%

  
2,259    Cintas Corp.      254,363   
     

 

 

 
  

Communications Equipment – 0.7%

  
12,406    Cisco Systems, Inc.      393,518   
1,972    Harris Corp.      180,655   
     

 

 

 
        574,173   
     

 

 

 
  

Construction & Engineering – 0.1%

  
1,954    Fluor Corp.      100,279   
     

 

 

 
  

Consumer Finance – 0.3%

  
3,314    Capital One Financial Corp.      238,045   
     

 

 

 
  

Containers & Packaging – 0.1%

  
1,305    Sealed Air Corp.      59,795   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Financial Services – 1.1%

  
6,685    Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(b)      965,782   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.7%

  
    20,556    AT&T, Inc.      834,779   
5,315    Frontier Communications Corp.      22,111   
11,797    Verizon Communications, Inc.      613,208   
     

 

 

 
        1,470,098   
     

 

 

 
  

Electric Utilities – 1.2%

  
1,514    American Electric Power Co., Inc.      97,214   
1,583    Duke Energy Corp.      126,703   
6,599    Eversource Energy      357,534   
679    NextEra Energy, Inc.      83,055   
1,585    PG&E Corp.      96,955   
3,945    PPL Corp.      136,379   
2,361    Southern Co. (The)      121,119   
     

 

 

 
        1,018,959   
     

 

 

 
  

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.4%

  
2,773    Halliburton Co.      124,452   
3,295    Schlumberger Ltd.      259,119   
     

 

 

 
        383,571   
     

 

 

 
  

Food & Staples Retailing – 1.2%

  
1,871    Costco Wholesale Corp.      285,346   
3,498    CVS Health Corp.      311,287   
3,861    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.      278,456   
2,586    Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.      208,483   
     

 

 

 
        1,083,572   
     

 

 

 
  

Food Products – 0.6%

  
877    Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.      36,983   
371    Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.      29,313   


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Food Products – continued

  
10,131    Mondelez International, Inc., Class A    $ 444,751   
     

 

 

 
        511,047   
     

 

 

 
  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.0%

  
    10,425    Boston Scientific Corp.(b)      248,115   
2,135    CR Bard, Inc.      478,838   
2,836    Danaher Corp.      222,314   
220    Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)      159,462   
7,015    Medtronic PLC      606,096   
     

 

 

 
        1,714,825   
     

 

 

 
  

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.4%

  
2,334    Aetna, Inc.      269,460   
1,412    Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(b)      194,122   
564    McKesson Corp.      94,047   
4,547    UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      636,580   
     

 

 

 
        1,194,209   
     

 

 

 
  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.9%

  
2,727    Marriott International, Inc., Class A      183,609   
2,914    McDonald’s Corp.      336,159   
5,138    Starbucks Corp.      278,171   
     

 

 

 
        797,939   
     

 

 

 
  

Household Durables – 0.3%

  
3,193    DR Horton, Inc.      96,429   
3,106    Lennar Corp., Class A      131,508   
     

 

 

 
        227,937   
     

 

 

 
  

Household Products – 0.9%

  
8,886    Procter & Gamble Co. (The)      797,519   
     

 

 

 
  

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.8%

  
2,159    3M Co.      380,481   
28,054    General Electric Co.      830,959   
2,675    Honeywell International, Inc.      311,878   
     

 

 

 
        1,523,318   
     

 

 

 
  

Insurance – 1.4%

  
2,233    Aon PLC      251,190   
3,108    Assurant, Inc.      286,713   
2,125    Chubb Ltd.      267,006   
2,487    Lincoln National Corp.      116,839   
2,804    Torchmark Corp.      179,148   
2,256    XL Group Ltd.      75,870   
     

 

 

 
        1,176,766   
     

 

 

 
  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 2.0%

  
1,690    Amazon.com, Inc.(b)      1,415,054   
810    Netflix, Inc.(b)      79,825   
181    Priceline Group, Inc. (The)(b)      266,340   
     

 

 

 
        1,761,219   
     

 

 

 


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Internet Software & Services – 3.4%

  
    1,273    Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b)    $ 1,023,569   
962    Alphabet, Inc., Class C(b)      747,753   
8,240    eBay, Inc.(b)      271,096   
7,268    Facebook, Inc., Class A(b)      932,266   
     

 

 

 
        2,974,684   
     

 

 

 
  

IT Services – 2.4%

  
2,826    Accenture PLC, Class A      345,252   
1,781    Automatic Data Processing, Inc.      157,084   
3,120    International Business Machines Corp.      495,612   
2,662    MasterCard, Inc., Class A      270,912   
3,853    Paychex, Inc.      222,973   
6,747    Visa, Inc., Class A      557,977   
     

 

 

 
        2,049,810   
     

 

 

 
  

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.1%

  
807    Waters Corp.(b)      127,901   
     

 

 

 
  

Machinery – 0.7%

  
2,367    Deere & Co.      202,024   
1,418    Fortive Corp.      72,176   
1,540    Illinois Tool Works, Inc.      184,554   
2,312    PACCAR, Inc.      135,899   
     

 

 

 
        594,653   
     

 

 

 
  

Media – 1.6%

  
2,460    CBS Corp., Class B      134,660   
368    Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(b)      99,349   
7,677    Comcast Corp., Class A      509,292   
3,111    Time Warner, Inc.      247,667   
3,924    Walt Disney Co. (The)      364,383   
     

 

 

 
        1,355,351   
     

 

 

 
  

Metals & Mining – 0.5%

  
10,064    Newmont Mining Corp.      395,415   
     

 

 

 
  

Multi-Utilities – 0.8%

  
1,829    CMS Energy Corp.      76,836   
7,422    Consolidated Edison, Inc.      558,877   
797    Sempra Energy      85,430   
     

 

 

 
        721,143   
     

 

 

 
  

Multiline Retail – 0.2%

  
2,730    Target Corp.      187,496   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.7%

  
7,409    Apache Corp.      473,213   
3,525    Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.      90,945   
4,353    Chevron Corp.      448,011   
3,373    Cimarex Energy Co.      453,230   
729    Concho Resources, Inc.(b)      100,128   
1,813    EOG Resources, Inc.      175,335   
9,226    Exxon Mobil Corp.      805,245   
1,064    Marathon Petroleum Corp.      43,188   


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – continued

  
4,049    Phillips 66    $ 326,147   
2,907    Spectra Energy Corp.      124,274   
3,035    Valero Energy Corp.      160,855   
     

 

 

 
        3,200,571   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 3.1%

  
3,129    Eli Lilly & Co.      251,133   
10,613    Johnson & Johnson      1,253,714   
7,541    Merck & Co., Inc.      470,634   
20,093    Pfizer, Inc.      680,550   
     

 

 

 
        2,656,031   
     

 

 

 
  

Professional Services – 0.5%

  
2,941    Equifax, Inc.      395,800   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Apartments – 0.5%

  
2,394    AvalonBay Communities, Inc.      425,749   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Diversified – 0.8%

  
2,744    American Tower Corp.      310,977   
4,095    Vornado Realty Trust      414,455   
     

 

 

 
        725,432   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Health Care – 0.3%

  
3,348    Ventas, Inc.      236,469   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Regional Malls – 0.8%

  
3,271    Simon Property Group, Inc.      677,130   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Single Tenant – 0.2%

  
3,313    Realty Income Corp.      221,739   
     

 

 

 
  

REITs - Storage – 0.6%

  
2,158    Public Storage      481,536   
     

 

 

 
  

Road & Rail – 0.4%

  
3,375    Union Pacific Corp.      329,164   
     

 

 

 
  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.4%

  
2,616    Analog Devices, Inc.      168,601   
1,600    Broadcom Ltd.      276,032   
    26,699    Intel Corp.      1,007,887   
1,989    Lam Research Corp.      188,378   
2,908    Linear Technology Corp.      172,415   
4,118    NVIDIA Corp.      282,166   
     

 

 

 
        2,095,479   
     

 

 

 
  

Software – 1.9%

  
3,068    Activision Blizzard, Inc.      135,913   
2,663    Adobe Systems, Inc.(b)      289,042   
17,135    Microsoft Corp.      986,976   
3,413    Salesforce.com, Inc.(b)      243,449   
     

 

 

 
        1,655,380   
     

 

 

 
  

Specialty Retail – 1.9%

  
167    AutoZone, Inc.(b)      128,313   


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Specialty Retail – continued

  
5,423    Home Depot, Inc. (The)    $ 697,832   
4,599    Lowe’s Cos., Inc.      332,094   
675    O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(b)      189,074   
2,648    TJX Cos., Inc. (The)      198,017   
495    Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.(b)      117,800   
     

 

 

 
        1,663,130   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.7%

  
11,882    Apple, Inc.      1,343,260   
2,690    Seagate Technology PLC      103,700   
     

 

 

 
        1,446,960   
     

 

 

 
  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.4%

  
4,752    NIKE, Inc., Class B      250,193   
1,106    Under Armour, Inc., Class A(b)      42,780   
1,113    Under Armour, Inc., Class C(b)      37,686   
     

 

 

 
        330,659   
     

 

 

 
  

Tobacco – 1.5%

  
10,730    Philip Morris International, Inc.      1,043,171   
5,017    Reynolds American, Inc.      236,551   
     

 

 

 
        1,279,722   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $45,755,602)

     52,113,533   
     

 

 

 

Exchange-Traded Funds – 9.9%

  
39,551   

SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust

(Identified Cost $8,632,314)

     8,554,881   
     

 

 

 

Principal

Amount

           

Short-Term Investments – 29.1%

  
  

Certificates of Deposit – 15.9%

  
$    1,000,000   

Bank of Nova Scotia (TX),

0.843%, 10/03/2016 (c)

     1,000,038   
1,700,000   

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. (NY),

0.660%, 10/11/2016

     1,700,093   
500,000   

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (NY),

0.900%, 10/24/2016

     500,146   
1,000,000   

State Street Bank and Trust Company,

0.869%, 12/07/2016 (c)(d)

     1,000,391   
2,000,000   

Norinchukin Bank (NY),

0.950%, 12/12/2016

     2,000,873   
1,000,000   

Svenska Handelsbanken (NY),

1.096%, 2/03/2017 (c)(d)

     1,000,612   
1,000,000   

Royal Bank of Canada,

1.131%, 2/17/2017 (c)(d)

     1,000,600   
1,000,000   

Mizuho Bank Ltd. (NY),

1.231%, 2/17/2017 (c)(d)

     1,000,404   
2,500,000   

Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank (NY),

1.150%, 3/09/2017 (d)

     2,498,963   
2,000,000   

Bank of Montreal (IL),

1.218%, 5/12/2017 (c)(d)

     2,000,774   
     

 

 

 
        13,702,894   
     

 

 

 


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  
  

Time Deposits – 8.3%

  
$    1,200,000   

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,

0.260%, 10/03/2016

   $ 1,200,000   
3,000,000   

Credit Agricole,

0.300%, 10/03/2016

     3,000,000   
3,000,000   

National Bank of Kuwait,

0.330%, 10/03/2016 (c)

     3,000,000   
     

 

 

 
        7,200,000   
     

 

 

 
  

Other Notes – 2.3%

  
2,000,000   

Bank of America N.A.,

0.700%, 11/03/2016 (c)(d)

     2,000,226   
     

 

 

 
  

Treasuries – 1.4%

  
300,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.253%, 10/20/2016 (e)(f)

     299,981   
450,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.160%, 11/17/2016 (e)(f)

     449,901   
500,000   

U.S. Treasury Bills,

0.260%, 12/22/2016 (e)(f)

     499,738   
     

 

 

 
        1,249,620   
     

 

 

 
  

Commercial Paper – 1.2%

  
1,000,000   

Swedbank (NY),

0.802%, 12/05/2016

     999,098   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $ 25,148,125)

     25,151,838   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 99.3%

(Identified Cost $79,536,041)(a)

     85,820,252   
   Other assets less liabilities – 0.7%      570,525   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 86,390,777   
     

 

 

 


(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and subadvisers and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser or subadviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. 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 an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available.

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted 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 the most recent settlement price on the exchange on which the adviser or subadviser believes that, over time, they are traded most extensively.

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

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser or subadviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

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 that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $79,536,041 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

   $ 6,880,664   

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

     (596,453
  

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation    $ 6,284,211   
  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $4,351,516 with no expiration date. This amount may be available to offset future realized capital gains, to the extent provided by regulations.

 

(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2016 is disclosed.
(d) Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts.
(e) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
(f) Security (or a portion thereof) has been pledged as collateral for open derivative contracts.

ETF     Exchange-Traded Fund

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 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 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, 2016, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
E-mini S&P 500®      12/16/2016         233       $ 25,169,825       $ 99,913   
           

 

 

 

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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks*    $ 52,113,533       $ —         $ —         $ 52,113,533   
Exchange-Traded Funds      8,554,881         —           —           8,554,881   
Short-Term Investments*      —           25,151,838         —           25,151,838   
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)      99,913         —           —           99,913   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ 60,768,327       $ 25,151,838       $ —         $ 85,920,165   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

For the period ended September 30, 2016, 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 an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include futures contracts.

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation, with emphasis on the protection of capital during unfavorable market conditions. The Fund uses long futures contracts on U.S. equity indices to increase exposure to the U.S. equity market to up to130% of the Fund’s total assets and short futures on U.S. equity indices to decrease exposure to the U.S. equity market to as low as 0% of the Fund’s total assets (to limit the effects of extreme market drawdowns). For the period ended September 30, 2016, the Fund used long contracts on U.S. equity market indices to increase exposure to the U.S. equity market and also used short contracts on U.S. equity market indices to decrease exposure to the U.S. equity market in order to limit the effects of market drawdowns.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund, as of September 30, 2016:

 

Assets

   Unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
 
Exchange-traded asset derivatives   

Equity contracts

   $ 99,913   

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. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro rata basis across all of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. The following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of September 30, 2016:

 

     Maximum Amount of
Loss - Gross
     Maximum Amount of
Loss - Net
 
Exchange-traded counterparty credit risk      

Futures contracts

   $ 99,913       $ 99,913   

Margin with brokers

     1,289,488         1,289,488   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total exchange-traded counterparty credit risk

     1,389,401         1,389,401   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Industry Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Exchange-Traded Funds      9.9
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      3.7   
Internet Software & Services      3.4   
Banks      3.3   
Pharmaceuticals      3.1   
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment      2.4   
IT Services      2.4   
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail      2.0   
Health Care Equipment & Supplies      2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each      28.1   
Short-Term Investments      39.0   
  

 

 

 
Total Investments      99.3   
Other assets less liabilities (including futures contracts)      0.7   
  

 

 

 
Net Assets      100.0
  

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund

 

Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – 74.7% of Net Assets

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – 73.2%

  
  

ABS Car Loan – 4.5%

  

$    2,135,000   

Ally Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2016-3, Class A3,

1.440%, 8/17/2020(b)

   $ 2,146,266   
1,455,000   

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2015-4, Class D,

3.720%, 12/08/2021(b)

     1,510,476   
295,000   

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2016-2, Class D,

3.650%, 5/09/2022(b)

     306,144   
600,000   

CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-D, Class C,

4.350%, 11/16/2020, 144A(b)

     607,745   
3,065,000   

CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2016-B, Class E,

8.140%, 5/15/2023, 144A

     3,259,756   
655,000   

DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-3A, Class D,

4.470%, 11/15/2021, 144A(b)

     668,875   
4,075,000   

DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class D,

4.660%, 12/15/2022, 144A(b)

     4,183,504   
3,045,000   

DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class D,

5.430%, 11/15/2022, 144A(b)

     3,196,294   
270,000   

First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class D,

3.280%, 4/15/2021, 144A(b)

     271,869   
440,000   

First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class D,

3.470%, 2/15/2021, 144A(b)

     445,338   
345,000   

First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class D,

3.590%, 1/18/2022, 144A(b)

     349,307   
1,710,000   

First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-2A, Class D,

4.220%, 12/15/2021, 144A(b)

     1,762,632   
220,000   

First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class D,

3.350%, 11/15/2022, 144A

     220,439   
605,000   

Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2015-1, Class C,

3.760%, 6/15/2021, 144A(b)

     601,836   
2,450,000   

Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2015-2, Class D,

5.980%, 8/15/2022, 144A

     2,482,808   
2,610,000   

Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2015-3, Class D,

7.120%, 11/15/2022, 144A

     2,693,947   
650,000   

Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2016-3, Class D,

3.890%, 11/15/2022, 144A(b)

     647,754   
1,135,000   

Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2016-3, Class E,

6.250%, 10/15/2023, 144A

     1,131,172   
1,775,095   

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-C, Class A3,

1.060%, 5/15/2019(b)

     1,776,104   
2,810,000   

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-A, Class A3,

1.280%, 9/15/2019(b)

     2,816,202   
2,020,000   

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-B, Class A3,

1.160%, 11/15/2019(b)

     2,022,957   
3,350,000   

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-C, Class A3,

1.410%, 2/15/2020(b)

     3,359,751   
1,693,582   

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2014-4, Class A3,

0.990%, 9/17/2018(b)

     1,694,107   
3,385,000   

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2015-3, Class A3,

1.270%, 4/18/2019(b)

     3,393,190   
2,135,000   

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2016-2, Class A3,

1.390%, 4/15/2020(b)

     2,144,271   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Car Loan – continued

  

$      970,000   

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2016-C, Class A3,

1.180%, 1/15/2021(b)

   $ 970,103   
3,045,000   

Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class D,

5.150%, 11/15/2021, 144A(b)

     3,138,949   
3,215,000   

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2015-C, Class A3,

1.340%, 6/17/2019(b)

     3,224,598   
795,000   

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2016-C, Class A3,

1.140%, 8/17/2020(b)

     793,555   
1,345,000   

USAA Auto Owner Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A3,

1.200%, 6/15/2020(b)

     1,345,853   
     

 

 

 
        53,165,802   
     

 

 

 
  

ABS Credit Card – 8.0%

  

3,145,000   

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

0.944%, 2/16/2021(b)(c)

     3,155,908   
2,695,000   

American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Series 2014-4, Class A,

1.430%, 6/15/2020(b)

     2,706,866   
2,295,000   

American Express Credit Account Master Trust, Series 2014-5, Class A,

0.814%, 5/15/2020(b)(c)

     2,298,109   
4,050,000   

American Express Credit Account Secured Note Trust, Series 2012-4, Class A,

0.764%, 5/15/2020(b)(c)

     4,053,168   
2,765,000   

American Express Issuance Trust II, Series 2013-2, Class A,

0.954%, 8/15/2019(b)(c)

     2,774,821   
2,050,000   

BA Credit Card Trust, Series 2014-A1, Class A,

0.904%, 6/15/2021(b)(c)

     2,057,292   
5,865,000   

Bank of America Credit Card Trust, Series 2015-A1, Class A,

0.854%, 6/15/2020(b)(c)

     5,875,534   
995,000   

Bank of America Credit Card Trust, Series 2016-A1, Class A,

0.914%, 10/15/2021(b)(c)

     998,197   
3,600,000   

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2004-A7, Class A7,

1.450%, 8/16/2021(b)

     3,619,371   
5,865,000   

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2007-A2, Class A2,

0.604%, 12/16/2019(b)(c)

     5,865,673   
3,075,000   

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2013-A3, Class A3,

0.960%, 9/16/2019(b)

     3,075,264   
3,370,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2007-A12, Class A12,

0.574%, 8/15/2019(b)(c)

     3,368,809   
6,600,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2013-A8, Class A8,

1.010%, 10/15/2018(b)

     6,600,599   
6,640,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2014-A7, Class A,

1.380%, 11/15/2019(b)

     6,664,917   
3,780,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2014-A8, Class A,

0.774%, 11/15/2018(b)(c)

     3,780,740   
3,560,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2015-A1, Class A,

0.844%, 2/18/2020(b)(c)

     3,567,833   
3,500,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2015-A4, Class A,

1.840%, 4/15/2022(b)

     3,553,886   
6,090,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2016-A1, Class A,

0.934%, 5/17/2021(b)(c)

     6,116,108   
3,120,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2016-A2, Class A,

1.370%, 6/15/2021(b)

     3,129,129   
2,900,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Sries 2016-A5, Class A5,

1.270%, 7/15/2021(b)

     2,899,888   
5,825,000   

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2013-A7, Class A7,

0.948%, 9/10/2020(b)(c)

     5,851,785   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Credit Card – continued

  
$    3,000,000   

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2014-A4, Class A4,

1.230%, 4/24/2019(b)

   $ 3,004,937   
3,045,000   

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2014-A8, Class A8,

1.730%, 4/09/2020(b)

     3,073,776   
2,405,000   

Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Series 2013-A1, Class A1,

0.824%, 8/17/2020(b)(c)

     2,410,082   
990,000   

Discover Card Execution Note Trust, Series 2015-A1, Class A1,

0.874%, 8/17/2020(b)(c)

     992,757   
3,600,000   

World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Series 2015-C, Class A,

1.260%, 3/15/2021(b)

     3,601,315   
     

 

 

 
        95,096,764   
     

 

 

 
  

ABS Home Equity – 12.3%

  
770,590   

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-4, Class 3A1,

3.029%, 3/25/2035(b)(c)

     742,699   
2,003,538   

Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-B, Class A,

4.000%, 9/25/2065, 144A(b)(c)

     1,999,206   
4,262,436   

Alliance Bancorp Trust, Series 2007-OA1, Class A1,

0.765%, 7/25/2037(c)

     3,107,916   
764,427   

Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2003-20CB, Class 2A1,

5.750%, 10/25/2033

     787,356   
647,906   

Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2003-9T1, Class A7,

5.500%, 7/25/2033

     643,591   
461,458   

Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-28CB, Class 5A1,

5.750%, 1/25/2035

     464,949   
1,419,495   

Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-J1, Class 2A1,

5.500%, 2/25/2025

     1,447,363   
1,097,392   

American Home Mortgage Investment Trust, Series 2005-2, Class 1A1,

0.825%, 9/25/2045(c)

     904,164   
1,500,000   

American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2014-SFR1, Class E,

3.031%, 6/17/2031, 144A(c)

     1,472,630   
300,000   

American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2014-SFR2, Class D,

5.149%, 10/17/2036, 144A(b)

     331,938   
1,980,000   

American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2014-SFR2, Class E,

6.231%, 10/17/2036, 144A

     2,181,200   
1,200,000   

American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2014-SFR3, Class E,

6.418%, 12/17/2036, 144A

     1,350,963   
912,068   

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2003-8, Class 1CB1,

5.500%, 10/25/2033

     929,908   
3,160,044   

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-6, Class 2A1,

6.000%, 7/25/2034

     3,310,575   
1,168,399   

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-6, Class CB7,

5.250%, 7/25/2035

     1,066,582   
861,133   

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-4, Class 5A1,

5.500%, 11/25/2034

     853,017   
1,678,651   

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

3.638%, 11/20/2034(c)

     1,561,269   
553,166   

Banc of America Funding Trust, Series 2005-5, Class A1,

5.500%, 9/25/2035(b)

     572,776   
1,138,904   

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

5.750%, 11/25/2035

     1,166,833   
682,902   

Bayview Opportunity Master Fund Trust, Series 16-RPL3, Class A1,

3.475%, 7/28/2031, 144A(b)(c)

     682,403   
1,100,000   

Bayview Opportunity Master Fund Trust, Series 2016-RN3, Class A1,

3.598%, 9/28/2031, 144A(c)

     1,100,000   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Home Equity – continued

  
$    1,193,522   

BCAP LLC Trust, Series 2007-AA2, Class 22A1,

6.000%, 3/25/2022

   $ 1,180,487   
2,422,894   

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-6, Class 2A1,

3.276%, 9/25/2034(c)

     2,220,847   
1,255,598   

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-12, Class 11A1,

3.013%, 2/25/2036(c)

     1,073,983   
787,631   

CAM Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A,

4.000%, 1/15/2056, 144A(c)

     783,940   
2,055,000   

CAM Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1, Class M,

5.000%, 1/15/2056, 144A(c)

     1,992,363   
675,866   

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-2, Class 1A4,

2.957%, 5/25/2035(c)

     629,426   
2,663,997   

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-3, Class 2A3,

2.990%, 8/25/2035(c)

     2,468,747   
3,054,625   

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2014-11, Class 2A1,

0.664%, 8/25/2036, 144A(b)(c)

     2,662,227   
2,830,671   

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2015-2, Class 1A1,

0.724%, 6/25/2047, 144A(b)(c)

     2,439,580   
2,095,690   

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A4, Class 1A1,

6.000%, 9/25/2036

     1,865,928   
2,200,000   

Colony American Finance Ltd., Series 2015-1, Class D,

5.649%, 10/15/2047, 144A(b)

     2,249,509   
1,065,000   

Colony American Finance Ltd., Series 2016-1, Class C,

4.638%, 6/15/2048, 144A(b)(c)

     1,092,393   
400,000   

Colony American Homes, Series 2014-2A, Class E,

3.750%, 7/17/2031, 144A(c)

     396,335   
821,459   

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

5.500%, 8/25/2034

     855,914   
1,530,590   

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-J10, Class 2CB1,

6.000%, 9/25/2034

     1,576,241   
854,281   

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

5.500%, 4/25/2034(b)

     867,936   
6,539   

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

5.301%, 8/25/2034(c)(d)

     6,350   
880,920   

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

0.735%, 5/25/2035(c)

     730,745   
835,758   

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 8A1,

3.223%, 8/25/2034(c)

     717,289   
126,247   

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

3.076%, 9/20/2034(b)(c)(d)

     119,328   
331,504   

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

0.795%, 4/25/2035(c)

     260,013   
1,014,823   

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-21, Class A17,

5.500%, 10/25/2035

     914,005   
280,914   

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2003-27, Class 4A4,

5.750%, 11/25/2033

     293,541   
744,941   

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2003-AR26, Class 7A1,

2.898%, 11/25/2033(b)(c)

     715,444   
527,019   

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2003-AR28, Class 4A1,

2.894%, 12/25/2033(b)(c)(d)

     509,347   
1,896,265   

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2004-AR3, Class 3A1,

2.996%, 5/25/2034(b)(c)

     1,779,193   
887,485   

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

5.500%, 11/25/2035

     819,745   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Home Equity – continued

  
$      790,211   

Deutsche Alternative Mortgage Loan Trust Securities, Inc., Series 2005-5, Class 1A4,

5.500%, 11/25/2035(c)

   $ 746,749   
833,936   

DSLA Mortgage Loan, Series 2005-AR5, Class 2A1A,

0.861%, 9/19/2045(c)

     613,942   
500,000   

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Series 2013-DN2, Class M2,

4.775%, 11/25/2023(c)

     529,431   
2,015,000   

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Series 2014-DN1, Class M2,

2.725%, 2/25/2024(b)(c)

     2,069,109   
1,785,000   

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Series 2014-DN2, Class M2,

2.175%, 4/25/2024(b)(c)

     1,801,244   
2,585,000   

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Series 2015-DNA1, Class M2,

2.375%, 10/25/2027(b)(c)

     2,629,584   
541,384   

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

3.558%, 7/19/2035(c)

     487,703   
1,128,289   

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

3.189%, 12/25/2034(b)(c)

     1,118,616   
474,514   

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

3.119%, 7/25/2035(c)

     419,721   
1,432,252   

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-10, Class 2A1A,

0.711%, 11/19/2036(c)

     1,181,508   
1,906,998   

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

1.305%, 12/25/2034(c)

     1,594,380   
2,012,257   

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

1.165%, 7/25/2045(c)

     1,681,621   
4,141,790   

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-AR2, Class 2A1,

0.735%, 2/25/2046(c)

     3,278,084   
860,000   

Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2015-SFR1, Class E,

4.731%, 3/17/2032, 144A(c)

     866,951   
2,405,683   

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A1, Class 3A1,

2.775%, 3/25/2036(c)

     1,989,568   
733,798   

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2003-A2, Class 3A1,

2.503%, 11/25/2033(b)(c)

     695,563   
2,289,350   

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-S1, Class 2A1,

6.000%, 9/25/2034

     2,314,393   
1,712,809   

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

2.752%, 4/25/2035(b)(c)

     1,687,024   
600,860   

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A3, Class 4A1,

2.959%, 6/25/2035(b)(c)

     602,526   
2,233,805   

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

6.000%, 1/25/2036

     1,911,879   
1,315,823   

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-A1, Class 1A2,

2.929%, 2/25/2036(c)

     1,160,300   
2,688,035   

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-A7, Class 2A4,

2.932%, 1/25/2037(c)

     2,391,624   
2,035,651   

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

5.750%, 3/25/2037

     1,666,466   
541,145   

Lehman XS Trust, Series 2005-7N, Class 3A1,

0.805%, 12/25/2035(c)

     406,196   
993   

Lehman XS Trust, Series 2006-12N, Class A2A1,

0.675%, 8/25/2046(c)(d)

     958   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Home Equity – continued

  
$      833,748   

Lehman XS Trust, Series 2006-2N, Class 1A1,

0.785%, 2/25/2046(c)

   $ 614,510   
2,061,924   

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

0.745%, 4/25/2046(c)

     1,646,450   
590,070   

Ludgate Funding PLC, Series 2007-1, Class A2B,

Zero Coupon, 1/01/2061, (EUR)(b)(c)

     603,088   
360,755   

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

3.116%, 5/25/2034(b)(c)(d)

     345,041   
1,697,787   

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-7, Class 3A1,

2.855%, 7/25/2034(c)

     1,639,523   
454,883   

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

3.123%, 4/25/2036(c)

     415,970   
661,337   

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

5.250%, 11/25/2033(b)

     675,283   
697,531   

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

5.500%, 6/25/2034(b)

     715,056   
805,275   

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

6.000%, 6/25/2034(b)

     821,650   
2,049,561   

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

6.000%, 9/25/2034

     2,118,725   
1,523,155   

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

6.000%, 3/25/2037

     1,182,055   
261,922   

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

2.582%, 5/25/2036(b)(c)

     252,373   
744,011   

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

5.500%, 11/25/2035(d)

     712,171   
1,586,023   

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

5.500%, 11/25/2035

     1,630,989   
2,062,280   

National City Mortgage Capital Trust, Series 2008-1, Class 2A1,

6.000%, 3/25/2038

     2,141,877   
874,186   

Newgate Funding, Series 2007-3X, Class A2B,

0.298%, 12/15/2050, (EUR)(b)(c)

     933,643   
892,277   

NYMT Residential LLC, Series 2016-RP1A, Class A,

4.000%, 3/25/2021, 144A(b)(c)

     890,977   
1,475,921   

Oak Hill Advisors Residential Loan Trust, Series 15-NPL2 Class A1,

3.721%, 7/25/2055, 144A(b)(c)

     1,463,271   
2,062,033   

RCO Depositor II LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class A,

4.500%, 11/25/2045, 144A(b)(c)

     2,060,434   
2,700,000   

RCO Depositor II LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class M,

5.000%, 11/25/2045, 144A(c)

     2,584,620   
1,164,267   

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Series 2006-QO4, Class 2A1,

0.715%, 4/25/2046(c)

     939,191   
565,341   

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust, Series 2006-QO7, Class 3A2,

0.730%, 9/25/2046(c)

     416,511   
903,988   

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust, Series 2007-QO4, Class A1A,

0.715%, 5/25/2047(c)

     752,595   
1,800,263   

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

5.375%, 7/25/2035

     1,587,636   
638,980   

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

5.750%, 1/25/2036(d)

     624,217   
273,097   

RMAC PLC, Series 2005-NS3X, Class A2C,

0.056%, 6/12/2043, (EUR)(b)(c)

     284,663   
485,647   

RMAC Securities No. 1 PLC, Series 2006-NS1X, Class A2C,

Zero Coupon, 6/12/2044, (EUR)(b)(c)

     499,069   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Home Equity – continued

  
373,483   

RMAC Securities No. 1 PLC, Series 2007-NS1X, Class A2A,

0.530%, 6/12/2044, (GBP)(b)(c)

   $ 445,023   
678,999   

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

3.039%, 9/25/2034(b)(c)

     668,226   
954,456   

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-6, Class 1A,

2.859%, 6/25/2034(b)(c)

     939,513   
4,093,355   

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

0.835%, 7/25/2035(c)

     3,020,674   
905,613   

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

5.750%, 11/25/2034(b)

     917,662   
468,623   

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Trust, Series 2005-1, Class 7A7,

5.500%, 2/25/2035

     474,211   
934,563   

U.S. Residential Opportunity Fund III Trust, Series 2016-1III, Class A,

3.475%, 7/27/2036, 144A(b)(c)

     936,389   
979,492   

Vericrest Opportunity Loan Transferee, Series 16-NPL8, Class A1,

3.500%, 7/25/2046, 144A(b)(c)

     980,137   
1,565,000   

Vericrest Opportunity Loan Transferee, Series 2015-NP14, Class A2,

4.875%, 11/27/2045, 144A(c)

     1,505,769   
425,984   

Vericrest Opportunity Loan Transferee, Series 2015-NPL7, Class A1,

3.250%, 2/25/2055, 144A(c)

     424,691   
2,506,770   

VOLT XXVI LLC, Series 2014-NPL6, Class A1,

3.125%, 9/25/2043, 144A(b)(c)

     2,499,598   
948,891   

VOLT XXXI LLC, Series 2015-NPL2, Class A1,

3.375%, 2/25/2055, 144A(b)(c)

     948,887   
1,082,601   

VOLT XXXIII LLC, Series 2015-NPL5, Class A1,

3.500%, 3/25/2055, 144A(c)

     1,083,191   
1,360,000   

VOLT XXXV LLC, Series 2016-NPL9, Class A1,

3.500%, 9/25/2046, 144A(b)(c)

     1,359,908   
484,785   

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

5.500%, 7/25/2034(b)

     497,178   
1,212,863   

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

2.193%, 9/25/2046(c)

     1,141,549   
3,072,960   

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

1.943%, 1/25/2047(c)

     2,747,577   
2,016,736   

WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2007-HY5, Class 2A3,

2.259%, 5/25/2037(c)

     1,668,769   
855,000   

Wedgewood Real Estate Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A2,

5.000%, 7/15/2046, 144A(c)

     851,655   
418,735   

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

2.992%, 8/25/2034(b)(c)

     424,382   
281,606   

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

5.500%, 11/25/2035

     290,955   
1,161,847   

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-16, Class A18,

6.000%, 1/25/2036

     1,149,294   
611,016   

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 2A4,

2.956%, 5/01/2035(b)(c)

     632,396   
     

 

 

 
        145,902,556   
     

 

 

 
  

ABS Other – 3.9%

  
4,323,661   

AIM Aviation Finance Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class B1,

5.072%, 2/15/2040, 144A(b)(c)

     4,161,869   
773,810   

AIM Aviation Finance Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class C1,

4.750%, 2/15/2040, 144A

     696,429   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

ABS Other – continued

  
$    2,906,481   

Cronos Containers Program I Ltd.,

3.270%, 11/18/2029, 144A(b)

   $ 2,826,219   
609,284   

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

4.000%, 3/20/2023, 144A(b)

     609,720   
1,920,910   

GCA2014 Holdings Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class C,

6.000%, 1/05/2030, 144A(d)(e)

     1,204,410   
747,901   

GCA2014 Holdings Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class D,

7.500%, 1/05/2030, 144A(d)(e)

     215,545   
3,410,000   

GCA2014 Holdings Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class E,

Zero Coupon, 1/05/2030, 144A(d)(e)(f)

     47,740   
5,700,000   

GE Accounts Receivable Funding,

6.992%, 8/24/2017, 144A(d)(e)

     5,700,000   
1,348,292   

Global Container Assets Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class B,

4.500%, 2/05/2030, 144A(e)(g)

     1,318,546   
3,120,000   

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust,

4.160%, 11/20/2028, 144A(b)

     3,104,104   
895,168   

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A,

2.430%, 6/18/2024, 144A(b)

     895,929   
603,877   

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class A,

2.470%, 9/18/2024, 144A(b)

     605,220   
745,000   

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class B,

3.020%, 9/18/2024, 144A(b)

     743,950   
6,475,000   

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class D,

5.310%, 9/18/2024, 144A

     6,493,822   
1,265,000   

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A,

3.190%, 3/18/2026, 144A(b)

     1,277,886   
3,100,000   

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class C,

6.000%, 2/20/2029, 144A

     3,217,358   
2,685,000   

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class B,

5.940%, 3/20/2028, 144A(b)

     2,817,799   
4,359,096   

Shenton Aircraft Investment I Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class A,

4.750%, 10/15/2042, 144A(b)

     4,244,975   
167,241   

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

2.840%, 11/20/2028, 144A

     167,596   
668,521   

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A,

1.590%, 11/20/2029, 144A(b)

     665,796   
1,341,834   

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2013-3A, Class A,

2.200%, 10/20/2030, 144A(b)

     1,344,877   
970,983   

Springleaf Funding Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A,

2.410%, 12/15/2022, 144A(b)

     972,224   
2,658,833   

TAL Advantage V LLC, Series 2013-2A, Class A,

3.550%, 11/20/2038, 144A(b)

     2,632,435   
     

 

 

 
        45,964,449   
     

 

 

 
  

ABS Student Loan – 0.4%

  
337,358   

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Series 2014-B, Class A1,

1.775%, 8/25/2032, 144A(b)(c)

     340,602   
1,750,649   

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Series 2015-A, Class A1,

1.725%, 3/25/2033, 144A(b)(c)

     1,759,388   
3,110,000   

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Series 2016-A, Class B,

3.570%, 1/26/2038, 144A(b)

     3,159,530   
     

 

 

 
        5,259,520   
     

 

 

 


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Aerospace & Defense – 0.9%

  
$    1,135,000   

Embraer Netherlands Finance BV,

5.050%, 6/15/2025(b)

   $ 1,140,675   
1,195,000   

Embraer Overseas Ltd.,

5.696%, 9/16/2023, 144A(b)

     1,259,231   
1,330,000   

Engility Corp.,

8.875%, 9/01/2024, 144A

     1,346,625   
6,003,000   

Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc.,

6.250%, 1/15/2040, 144A

     5,882,940   
825,000   

Rockwell Collins, Inc.,

1.200%, 12/15/2016(b)(c)

     825,541   
     

 

 

 
        10,455,012   
     

 

 

 
  

Airlines – 1.2%

  
8,490,000   

Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Series 2015-2, Class B,

5.000%, 6/15/2025, 144A(b)

     8,541,195   
5,791,651   

Latam Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2015-1, Class B,

4.500%, 8/15/2025

     5,574,464   
     

 

 

 
        14,115,659   
     

 

 

 
  

Automotive – 2.1%

  
3,700,000   

American Honda Finance Corp., Series MTN,

1.307%, 9/20/2017(b)(c)

     3,710,130   
5,785,000   

BMW U.S. Capital LLC,

1.260%, 9/13/2019, 144A(b)(c)

     5,780,974   
6,100,000   

Hyundai Capital Services, Inc.,

1.657%, 3/18/2017, 144A(b)(c)

     6,103,483   
5,960,000   

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.,

1.385%, 3/03/2017, 144A(b)(c)

     5,971,360   
3,210,000   

Volkswagen International Finance NV,

1.241%, 11/18/2016, 144A(b)(c)

     3,211,005   
     

 

 

 
        24,776,952   
     

 

 

 
  

Banking – 3.3%

  
3,200,000   

Ally Financial, Inc.,

4.250%, 4/15/2021

     3,260,000   
3,200,000   

Ally Financial, Inc.,

5.750%, 11/20/2025

     3,348,000   
1,334,000   

Bank of America NA, Series BKNT,

1.150%, 6/15/2017(b)(c)

     1,333,386   
4,603,000   

Citigroup, Inc.,

1.525%, 11/24/2017(b)(c)

     4,615,884   
5,840,000   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), MTN,

1.460%, 6/04/2017(b)(c)

     5,848,526   
5,800,000   

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA,

1.453%, 9/23/2019(b)(c)

     5,807,540   
12,840,000   

Santander Holdings USA, Inc.,

4.500%, 7/17/2025(b)

     13,372,411   
1,330,000   

Wells Fargo & Co., MTN,

1.139%, 6/02/2017(b)(c)

     1,330,141   
     

 

 

 
        38,915,888   
     

 

 

 
  

Building Materials – 0.5%

  
5,500,000   

Cemex SAB de CV,

6.125%, 5/05/2025, 144A

     5,651,250   
     

 

 

 


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Cable Satellite – 1.1%

  
$    1,325,000   

Cablevision S.A.,

6.500%, 6/15/2021, 144A

   $ 1,382,969   
2,865,000   

Cox Communications, Inc.,

4.500%, 6/30/2043, 144A(b)

     2,581,268   
1,575,000   

Cox Communications, Inc.,

4.700%, 12/15/2042, 144A(b)

     1,469,543   
1,740,000   

DISH DBS Corp.,

5.875%, 11/15/2024

     1,718,250   
1,475,000   

DISH DBS Corp.,

7.750%, 7/01/2026, 144A

     1,567,187   
2,065,000   

Time Warner Cable LLC,

4.500%, 9/15/2042(b)

     1,970,545   
2,015,000   

Ziggo Secured Finance BV,

5.500%, 1/15/2027, 144A

     2,012,481   
     

 

 

 
        12,702,243   
     

 

 

 
  

Chemicals – 0.3%

  
899,000   

Albemarle Corp.,

4.150%, 12/01/2024

     969,129   
3,170,000   

Hercules, Inc.,

6.500%, 6/30/2029

     2,853,000   
     

 

 

 
        3,822,129   
     

 

 

 
  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 0.6%

  
57,020,462   

Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-135, Class IO,

0.665%, 1/16/2053(b)(c)(h)

     2,508,244   
1,379,337   

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR5, Class 4A1,

3.241%, 10/25/2035(c)

     1,294,548   
554,914   

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 2A1A,

0.731%, 9/19/2046(c)

     400,527   
3,094,465   

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2006-1, Class 1A,

2.966%, 2/25/2036(c)

     2,848,159   
     

 

 

 
        7,051,478   
     

 

 

 
  

Construction Machinery – 0.5%

  
5,810,000   

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., GMTN,

1.517%, 2/23/2018(b)(c)

     5,851,594   
     

 

 

 
  

Electric – 1.2%

  
12,170,000   

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

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

     14,223,688   
     

 

 

 
  

Finance Companies – 0.9%

  
3,225,000   

Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp.,

5.875%, 8/01/2021, 144A

     3,063,750   
5,813,000   

Quicken Loans, Inc.,

5.750%, 5/01/2025, 144A

     5,769,403   
2,600,000   

Unifin Financiera SAB de CV SOFOM ENR,

7.250%, 9/27/2023, 144A

     2,590,250   
     

 

 

 
        11,423,403   
     

 

 

 
  

Financial Other – 0.6%

  
6,780,000   

Rialto Holdings LLC/Rialto Corp.,

7.000%, 12/01/2018, 144A

     6,881,700   
     

 

 

 


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Food & Beverage – 1.3%

  
$         5,340,000         

BRF GmbH,

4.350%, 9/29/2026, 144A

   $ 5,213,015   
10,800,000         

BRF S.A.,

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

     3,081,776   
3,225,000         

Cosan Luxembourg S.A.,

7.000%, 1/20/2027, 144A

     3,366,094   
2,300,000         

Cosan Luxembourg S.A.,

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

     675,399   
460,000         

JBS Investments GmbH,

7.250%, 4/03/2024, 144A

     468,050   
2,090,000         

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc.,

5.750%, 6/15/2025, 144A

     2,053,425   
145,000         

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc.,

7.250%, 6/01/2021, 144A

     149,894   
     

 

 

 
        15,007,653   
     

 

 

 
  

Government Owned - No Guarantee – 1.9%

  
18,670,000,000         

Financiera de Desarrollo Territorial S.A. Findeter,

7.875%, 8/12/2024, 144A, (COP)(b)

     5,842,593   
9,960,000         

Petrobras Global Finance BV,

5.375%, 1/27/2021

     9,850,440   
1,530,000         

Petrobras Global Finance BV,

8.750%, 5/23/2026

     1,690,650   
700,000(††)   

Petroleos Mexicanos,

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

     3,512,680   
1,930,000         

YPF S.A.,

31.354%, 7/07/2020, 144A(c)

     2,248,450   
     

 

 

 
        23,144,813   
     

 

 

 
  

Healthcare – 1.0%

  
5,665,000         

Aetna, Inc.,

1.491%, 12/08/2017(b)(c)

     5,678,421   
5,840,000         

Becton Dickinson and Co.,

1.750%, 11/08/2016(b)

     5,843,901   
     

 

 

 
        11,522,322   
     

 

 

 
  

Home Construction – 0.3%

  
180,000         

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.,

8.750%, 3/15/2022, 144A

     189,900   
2,920,000         

PulteGroup, Inc.,

5.000%, 1/15/2027

     2,932,848   
     

 

 

 
        3,122,748   
     

 

 

 
  

Independent Energy – 4.9%

  
135,000         

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.,

4.500%, 7/15/2044(b)

     123,862   
150,000         

Baytex Energy Corp.,

5.125%, 6/01/2021, 144A

     124,875   
665,000         

Baytex Energy Corp.,

5.625%, 6/01/2024, 144A

     541,975   
905,000         

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.,

5.750%, 2/01/2023

     411,775   
240,000         

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.,

6.750%, 4/15/2021

     109,200   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Independent Energy – continued

  
$         74,000   

California Resources Corp.,

5.500%, 9/15/2021

   $ 39,220   
448,000   

California Resources Corp.,

6.000%, 11/15/2024

     213,920   
1,095,000   

California Resources Corp.,

8.000%, 12/15/2022, 144A

     728,175   
3,180,000   

Callon Petroleum Co.,

6.125%, 10/01/2024, 144A

     3,291,300   
245,000   

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.,

3.900%, 2/01/2025(b)

     245,994   
326,000   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

4.875%, 4/15/2022

     274,655   
13,000   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

6.125%, 2/15/2021

     11,928   
16,000   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

6.625%, 8/15/2020

     15,060   
800,000   

Concho Resources, Inc.,

5.500%, 10/01/2022

     830,000   
3,105,000   

Concho Resources, Inc.,

5.500%, 4/01/2023

     3,202,031   
3,635,000   

Continental Resources, Inc.,

3.800%, 6/01/2024

     3,326,025   
560,000   

Continental Resources, Inc.,

4.500%, 4/15/2023

     537,600   
11,465,000   

Continental Resources, Inc.,

5.000%, 9/15/2022

     11,436,337   
1,342,000   

Devon Energy Corp.,

5.000%, 6/15/2045(b)

     1,305,545   
2,890,000   

Devon Energy Corp.,

5.850%, 12/15/2025(b)

     3,252,345   
1,195,000   

Halcon Resources Corp.,

8.625%, 2/01/2020, 144A

     1,200,975   
4,519,000   

Matador Resources Co.,

6.875%, 4/15/2023

     4,677,165   
1,265,000   

MEG Energy Corp.,

6.375%, 1/30/2023, 144A

     1,000,931   
180,000   

MEG Energy Corp.,

6.500%, 3/15/2021, 144A

     146,925   
2,055,000   

MEG Energy Corp.,

7.000%, 3/31/2024, 144A

     1,623,450   
1,260,000   

Oasis Petroleum, Inc.,

6.875%, 3/15/2022

     1,206,450   
7,460,000   

OGX Austria GmbH,

8.375%, 4/01/2022, 144A(d)(e)(i)

     —     
4,420,000   

OGX Austria GmbH,

8.500%, 6/01/2018, 144A(d)(e)(i)

     —     
2,015,000   

Parsley Energy LLC/Parsley Finance Corp.,

6.250%, 6/01/2024, 144A

     2,080,488   
495,000   

Parsley Energy LLC/Parsley Finance Corp.,

7.500%, 2/15/2022, 144A

     525,938   
725,000   

PDC Energy, Inc.,

6.125%, 9/15/2024, 144A

     750,375   
7,565,000   

RSP Permian, Inc.,

6.625%, 10/01/2022

     7,924,337   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Independent Energy – continued

  
$      1,055,000   

SM Energy Co.,

5.000%, 1/15/2024

   $ 991,700   
1,750,000   

SM Energy Co.,

6.125%, 11/15/2022

     1,750,000   
700,000   

SM Energy Co.,

6.750%, 9/15/2026

     707,000   
400,000   

Whiting Petroleum Corp.,

5.000%, 3/15/2019

     387,000   
3,255,000   

Whiting Petroleum Corp.,

6.500%, 10/01/2018

     3,206,175   
     

 

 

 
        58,200,731   
     

 

 

 
  

Industrial Other – 0.2%

  
2,200,000   

Alfa SAB de CV,

6.875%, 3/25/2044, 144A(b)

     2,326,500   
     

 

 

 
  

Integrated Energy – 1.8%

  
2,935,000   

BP Capital Markets PLC,

1.208%, 11/07/2016(b)(c)

     2,936,109   
1,225,000   

BP Capital Markets PLC,

1.242%, 2/13/2018(b)(c)

     1,226,582   
6,595,000   

Chevron Corp.,

0.987%, 11/15/2017(b)(c)

     6,602,024   
7,020,000   

Pacific Exploration and Production Corp.,

5.125%, 3/28/2023, 144A(i)

     1,298,700   
2,090,000   

Pacific Exploration and Production Corp.,

5.375%, 1/26/2019, 144A(i)

     386,650   
3,310,000   

Shell International Finance BV,

1.027%, 11/15/2016(b)(c)

     3,311,509   
5,795,000   

Shell International Finance BV,

1.195%, 9/12/2019(b)(c)

     5,791,737   
     

 

 

 
        21,553,311   
     

 

 

 
  

Life Insurance – 0.5%

  
5,785,000   

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I,

1.190%, 9/14/2018, 144A(b)(c)

     5,795,471   
     

 

 

 
  

Lodging – 0.1%

  
1,515,000   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.,

5.100%, 10/01/2025(b)

     1,656,169   
     

 

 

 
  

Media Entertainment – 0.1%

  
27,290,000   

Grupo Televisa SAB, EMTN,

7.250%, 5/14/2043, (MXN)(b)

     1,220,119   
     

 

 

 
  

Midstream – 4.7%

  
2,340,000   

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.,

6.125%, 3/01/2022

     2,363,400   
410,000   

Energy Transfer Partners LP,

5.150%, 3/15/2045(b)

     379,776   
5,595,000   

Energy Transfer Partners LP,

6.125%, 12/15/2045(b)

     5,843,597   
1,290,000   

EnLink Midstream Partners LP,

5.050%, 4/01/2045(b)

     1,141,935   
765,000   

EnLink Midstream Partners LP,

5.600%, 4/01/2044(b)

     707,919   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Midstream – continued

  
$    1,195,000   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP,

4.700%, 11/01/2042(b)

   $ 1,102,350   
2,155,000   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP,

5.000%, 8/15/2042(b)

     2,044,218   
255,000   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP,

5.000%, 3/01/2043(b)

     239,852   
1,750,000   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP,

5.625%, 9/01/2041(b)

     1,735,870   
450,000   

MPLX LP,

4.000%, 2/15/2025(b)

     443,475   
765,000   

MPLX LP,

4.500%, 7/15/2023(b)

     779,860   
5,395,000   

MPLX LP,

4.875%, 12/01/2024(b)

     5,580,189   
475,000   

MPLX LP,

4.875%, 6/01/2025

     490,809   
2,690,000   

NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp.,

5.125%, 7/15/2019

     2,542,050   
415,000   

NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp.,

6.875%, 10/15/2021

     393,212   
1,480,000   

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp.,

4.700%, 6/15/2044(b)

     1,301,318   
2,265,000   

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp.,

4.900%, 2/15/2045(b)

     2,075,408   
1,710,000   

Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp.,

5.750%, 9/01/2020(b)

     1,856,612   
5,055,000   

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC,

5.625%, 3/01/2025

     5,434,125   
180,000   

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

4.250%, 11/15/2023

     173,925   
690,000   

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

5.250%, 5/01/2023

     698,625   
1,120,000   

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

6.375%, 8/01/2022

     1,159,200   
6,015,000   

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

6.750%, 3/15/2024

     6,436,050   
1,310,000   

Western Refining Logistics LP/WNRL Finance Corp.,

7.500%, 2/15/2023

     1,342,750   
2,395,000   

Williams Partners LP,

3.900%, 1/15/2025(b)

     2,390,006   
4,195,000   

Williams Partners LP,

4.000%, 9/15/2025(b)

     4,194,237   
965,000   

Williams Partners LP,

5.100%, 9/15/2045(b)

     941,475   
1,825,000   

Williams Partners LP,

6.300%, 4/15/2040(b)

     2,006,374   
     

 

 

 
        55,798,617   
     

 

 

 
  

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 5.3%

  
1,600,000   

BLCP Hotel Trust, Series 2014-CLRN, Class D,

3.024%, 8/15/2029, 144A(b)(c)

     1,573,895   
1,600,000   

BLCP Hotel Trust, Series 2014-CLRN, Class E,

4.194%, 8/15/2029, 144A(c)

     1,576,908   
3,442,048   

BXHTL Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-DRMZ, Class M,

8.717%, 5/15/2020, 144A(c)(e)(g)

     3,345,871   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – continued

  
$    4,565,000   

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

6.386%, 4/15/2044, 144A(b)(c)

   $ 4,750,012   
2,135,000   

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-FL5, Class SV4,

4.674%, 10/15/2031, 144A(c)(e)(g)

     2,135,600   
449,308   

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-SAVA, Class A,

1.675%, 6/15/2034, 144A(b)(c)

     449,712   
855,000   

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-SAVA, Class B,

2.275%, 6/15/2034, 144A(b)(c)

     847,751   
1,605,000   

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-SAVA, Class C,

2.925%, 6/15/2034, 144A(b)(c)

     1,587,124   
3,700,000   

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2015-TOWN, Class A,

1.774%, 3/15/2017, 144A(b)(c)

     3,698,369   
2,552,340   

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

5.884%, 11/10/2046, 144A(b)(c)

     2,723,509   
6,505,000   

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-GG10, Class AM,

5.988%, 8/10/2045(c)

     6,261,238   
1,915,000   

Hilton USA Trust, Series 2013-HLT, Class CFX,

3.714%, 11/05/2030, 144A(b)

     1,915,424   
1,460,000   

Hilton USA Trust, Series 2013-HLT, Class DFX,

4.407%, 11/05/2030, 144A(b)

     1,460,321   
1,580,000   

Hilton USA Trust, Series 2013-HLT, Class EFX,

5.609%, 11/05/2030, 144A(c)

     1,582,439   
1,520,000   

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

5.464%, 1/15/2049(b)(c)

     1,490,155   
3,090,000   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-SGP, Class D,

5.024%, 7/15/2036, 144A(b)(c)

     3,074,515   
1,325,000   

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

5.902%, 4/12/2049(b)(c)

     1,329,195   
1,570,000   

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2011-C2, Class D,

5.646%, 6/15/2044, 144A(b)(c)

     1,652,861   
2,125,000   

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

5.646%, 6/15/2044, 144A(b)(c)

     2,220,020   
9,844,685   

Motel 6 Trust, Series 2015-M6MZ, Class M,

8.230%, 2/05/2020, 144A(e)(g)

     9,909,291   
2,280,000   

SCG Trust, Series 2013-SRP1, Class B,

3.024%, 11/15/2026, 144A(b)(c)

     2,202,838   
2,200,000   

SCG Trust, Series 2013-SRP1, Class C,

3.774%, 11/15/2026, 144A(b)(c)

     2,130,083   
3,165,000   

SCG Trust, Series 2013-SRP1, Class D,

3.868%, 11/15/2026, 144A(b)(c)

     3,014,106   
2,587,500   

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C2, Class D,

5.788%, 2/15/2044, 144A(b)(c)

     2,727,549   
     

 

 

 
        63,658,786   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil Field Services – 0.2%

  
3,490,000   

Noble Holding International Ltd.,

5.250%, 3/15/2042

     1,971,850   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 1.8%

  
3,070,000   

Johnson & Johnson,

0.899%, 11/28/2016(b)(c)

     3,071,557   
5,570,000   

Merck & Co., Inc.,

0.932%, 2/10/2017(b)(c)

     5,572,016   


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Pharmaceuticals – continued

  
$      3,175,000          

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.,

5.500%, 3/01/2023, 144A

   $ 2,714,625   
9,756,000           

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.,

5.875%, 5/15/2023, 144A

     8,414,550   
1,605,000           

VRX Escrow Corp.,

4.500%, 5/15/2023, 144A, (EUR)

     1,424,351   
     

 

 

 
        21,197,099   
     

 

 

 
  

Property & Casualty Insurance – 0.5%

  
2,370,000           

Old Republic International Corp.,

3.875%, 8/26/2026(b)

     2,365,833   
3,885,000           

Old Republic International Corp.,

4.875%, 10/01/2024(b)

     4,200,804   
     

 

 

 
        6,566,637   
     

 

 

 
  

Refining – 0.2%

  
2,090,000           

Ultrapar International S.A.,

5.250%, 10/06/2026, 144A

     2,074,325   
     

 

 

 
  

Retailers – 0.1%

  
1,080,000           

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.,

7.750%, 11/15/2023(b)

     1,250,100   
     

 

 

 
  

Supermarkets – 0.1%

  
885,000           

Albertsons Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s/Albertson’s LLC,

5.750%, 3/15/2025, 144A

     882,788   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology – 3.5%

  
4,770,000           

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,

6.450%, 3/15/2029

     5,276,812   
1,542,000           

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,

6.500%, 1/15/2028

     1,680,780   
6,955,000           

Cisco Systems, Inc.,

1.197%, 9/20/2019(b)(c)

     6,960,084   
1,375,000           

Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp.,

5.875%, 6/15/2021, 144A

     1,460,899   
11,255,000           

Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp.,

6.020%, 6/15/2026, 144A(b)

     12,338,890   
3,310,000           

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.,

8.250%, 10/15/2024, 144A

     3,351,375   
3,080,000           

Keysight Technologies, Inc.,

4.550%, 10/30/2024(b)

     3,183,741   
6,695,000           

Open Text Corp.,

5.875%, 6/01/2026, 144A

     7,004,644   
     

 

 

 
        41,257,225   
     

 

 

 
  

Treasuries – 1.9%

  
38,000(†††)   

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F,

10.000%, 1/01/2017, (BRL)

     11,584,129   
43,850,000           

Poland Government Bond,

4.750%, 4/25/2017, (PLN)(b)

     11,669,175   
     

 

 

 
        23,253,304   
     

 

 

 


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – continued

  

Non-Convertible Bonds – continued

  
  

Wirelines – 0.5%

  
    10,085,000   

Oi S.A.,

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

   $ 542,679   
5,685,000   

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

2.606%, 9/14/2018(b)(c)

     5,834,311   
     

 

 

 
        6,376,990   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

(Identified Cost $884,877,048)

     869,097,645   
     

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds – 1.5%

  
  

Building Materials – 0.0%

  
335,000   

CalAtlantic Group, Inc.,

0.250%, 6/01/2019

     310,294   
     

 

 

 
  

Diversified Operations – 0.1%

  
775,000   

RWT Holdings, Inc.,

5.625%, 11/15/2019

     784,688   
     

 

 

 
  

Healthcare – 0.1%

  
1,475,000   

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.,

2.750%, 6/15/2018

     1,464,859   
     

 

 

 
  

Media Entertainment – 0.1%

  
885,000   

Liberty Media Corp.,

2.250%, 9/30/2046, 144A

     918,741   
     

 

 

 
  

Midstream – 0.6%

  
7,718,000   

Whiting Petroleum Corp., Series 2,

1.250%, 6/05/2020

     7,409,280   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.3%

  
4,330,000   

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

1.000%, 11/15/2021

     4,029,606   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology – 0.3%

  
200,000   

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,

2.125%, 9/01/2026

     217,500   
55,000   

CalAmp Corp.,

1.625%, 5/15/2020

     50,875   
970,000   

Cypress Semiconductor Corp.,

4.500%, 1/15/2022, 144A

     1,096,706   
1,578,000   

Viavi Solutions, Inc.,

0.625%, 8/15/2033

     1,570,110   
     

 

 

 
        2,935,191   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Convertible Bonds

(Identified Cost $17,809,395)

     17,852,659   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Bonds and Notes

(Identified Cost $902,686,443)

     886,950,304   
     

 

 

 

Senior Loans – 4.7%

  
  

Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%

  
1,206,606   

Engility Corp., Term Loan B2,

5.750%, 8/12/2023(c)

     1,217,538   
     

 

 

 


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Senior Loans – continued

  
  

Automotive – 0.1%

  
$    1,591,657   

Gates Global, Inc., Term Loan B,

4.250%, 7/06/2021(c)

   $ 1,566,334   
     

 

 

 
  

Building Materials – 0.4%

  
1,600,000   

HD Supply, Inc., Incremental Term Loan B,

9/14/2023(j)

     1,602,000   
2,154,545   

Headwaters, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B,

4.000%, 3/24/2022(c)

     2,164,413   
1,205,032   

Ply Gem Industries, Inc., Term Loan,

4.000%, 2/01/2021(c)

     1,211,564   
     

 

 

 
        4,977,977   
     

 

 

 
  

Cable Satellite – 0.0%

  
205,000   

CSC Holdings LLC, 2016 Term Loan B,

10/11/2024(j)

     205,359   
     

 

 

 
  

Environmental – 0.1%

  
755,000   

GFL Environmental, Inc., USD Term Loan B,

9/23/2023(j)

     753,429   
     

 

 

 
  

Gaming – 0.1%

  
743,116   

Boyd Gaming Corp., Term Loan B2,

3.527%, 9/15/2023(c)

     748,318   
     

 

 

 
  

Independent Energy – 0.5%

  
3,385,000   

California Resources Corp., Second Out Term Loan,

11.375%, 12/31/2021(c)

     3,552,151   
2,649,896   

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Term Loan,

8.500%, 8/23/2021(c)

     2,779,900   
     

 

 

 
        6,332,051   
     

 

 

 
  

Industrial Other – 0.4%

  
1,896,100   

Pinnacle Operating Corp., Term Loan,

4.750%, 11/15/2018(c)

     1,725,451   
2,947,725   

USAGM HoldCo LLC, 2015 Term Loan,

4.750%, 7/28/2022(c)

     2,929,302   
     

 

 

 
        4,654,753   
     

 

 

 
  

Media Entertainment – 0.2%

  
1,515,000   

Camelot UK Holdco Ltd., Term Loan B,

9/07/2023(j)

     1,516,136   
1,275,000   

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc., Term Loan B,

9/23/2023(j)

     1,278,188   
     

 

 

 
        2,794,324   
     

 

 

 
  

Midstream – 0.2%

  
1,002,817   

Energy Transfer Equity LP, 2015 Term Loan,

4.042%, 12/02/2019(c)

     1,001,092   
1,598,385   

Energy Transfer Equity LP, New Term Loan,

3.292%, 12/02/2019(c)

     1,584,399   
     

 

 

 
        2,585,491   
     

 

 

 
  

Natural Gas – 0.1%

  
957,852   

Southcross Energy Partners LP, 1st Lien Term Loan,

5.250%, 8/04/2021(c)

     774,423   
     

 

 

 


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Senior Loans – continued

  
  

Other Utility – 0.3%

  
$    3,137,257   

PowerTeam Services LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan,

4.250%, 5/06/2020(c)

   $ 3,125,493   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.5%

  
5,430,000   

inVentiv Health, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B,

9/28/2023(j)

     5,441,294   
     

 

 

 
  

Property & Casualty Insurance – 0.1%

  
1,467,650   

Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd., 2015 Term Loan B,

5.500%, 4/29/2022(c)

     1,433,248   
     

 

 

 
  

Retailers – 0.3%

  
1,357,027   

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B,

4.000%, 8/19/2023(c)

     1,363,595   
1,869,678   

Talbots, Inc. (The), 1st Lien Term Loan,

5.500%, 3/19/2020(c)

     1,822,469   
     

 

 

 
        3,186,064   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology – 0.5%

  
2,817,750   

Aptean, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan,

5.250%, 2/26/2020(c)

     2,814,228   
860,000   

Cavium, Inc., Term Loan B,

3.750%, 8/16/2022(c)

     868,600   
285,000   

NXP BV, Term Loan F,

3.405%, 12/07/2020(c)

     285,998   
2,135,884   

Western Digital Corp., USD 2016 Term Loan B1,

4.500%, 4/29/2023(c)

     2,155,918   
     

 

 

 
        6,124,744   
     

 

 

 
  

Transportation Services – 0.3%

  
431,080   

OSG Bulk Ships, Inc., OBS Term Loan,

5.250%, 8/05/2019(c)

     429,464   
3,000,000   

Uber Technologies, Term Loan B,

5.000%, 7/13/2023(c)

     3,015,000   
     

 

 

 
        3,444,464   
     

 

 

 
  

Wireless – 0.2%

  
2,965,000   

Lonestar Intermediate Super Holdings LLC, PIK Term Loan B,

10.000%, 8/31/2021(c)

     2,939,056   
     

 

 

 
  

Wirelines – 0.3%

  
3,486,900   

Integra Telecom, Inc., 2015 1st Lien Term Loan,

5.250%, 8/14/2020(c)

     3,460,748   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Senior Loans

(Identified Cost $55,665,288)

     55,765,108   
     

 

 

 

Loan Participations – 0.2%

  
  

ABS Other – 0.2%

  
2,339,531   

Rise Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class A,

4.750%, 2/15/2039 (c)(e)(g)(k)

(Identified Cost $2,357,078)

     2,313,211   
     

 

 

 


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Preferred Stocks – 1.0%

  

Convertible Preferred Stocks – 0.6%

  
  

Food & Beverage – 0.2%

  
25,620   

Bunge Ltd.,

4.875%

   $ 2,436,644   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.3%

  
521   

Allergan PLC, Series A,

5.500%

     428,070   
3,322   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.,

7.000%

     2,689,491   
     

 

 

 
        3,117,561   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology – 0.1%

  
16,661   

Belden, Inc.,

6.750%

     1,673,264   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks

(Identified Cost $7,409,059)

     7,227,469   
     

 

 

 

Non-Convertible Preferred Stock – 0.4%

  
  

Cable Satellite – 0.4%

  
4,040,000   

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc.,

5.250%, 144A(b)

(Identified Cost $4,040,000)

     4,312,700   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Preferred Stocks

(Identified Cost $11,449,059)

     11,540,169   
     

 

 

 

Common Stocks – 0.6%

  
  

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.1%

  
35,206    Halliburton Co.      1,580,045   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.3%

  
188,463    OGX Petroleo e Gas S.A., Sponsored ADR      126,270   
356,208    Whiting Petroleum Corp.(f)      3,113,258   
     

 

 

 
        3,239,528   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 0.2%

  
38,880    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.      2,096,410   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $7,717,652)

     6,915,983   
     

 

 

 

Other Investments – 0.7%

  
  

Aircraft ABS – 0.7%

  
900   

ECAF I Blocker Ltd.(d)(e)

(Identified Cost $9,000,000)

     8,870,274   
     

 

 

 

Units of
Currency(††††)

  

Description

   Value(†)  

Purchased Options – 0.0%

  
  

Over-the-Counter Options on Currency – 0.0%

  
39,990,000   

TWD Put expiring January 17, 2017 at 31.7800(f)(l)(m)

(Identified Cost $738,576)

     348,832   
     

 

 

 


Shares (††††)    

Description

   Value(†)  

 

Purchased Options – continued

  
 

Index Options – 0.0%

  
  300,000     

Nikkei 225™, Call expiring October 14, 2016 at 17,500(f)(m)

(Identified Cost $644,594)

     52,666   
    

 

 

 
 

Total Purchased Options

(Identified Cost $1,383,170)

     401,498   
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount (‡)
            

 

Short-Term Investments – 15.7%

  
  22,195,000 (††)    Mexican Federal Treasury Certificates, 4.480%, 1/05/2017, (MXN)(b)      11,297,962   
  $         153,268      Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $153,268 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $154,100 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500% due 8/31/2018 valued at $156,374 including accrued interest(n)      153,268   
  139,363,886      Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $139,364,234 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $131,675,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $ 142,044,406; $100,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 3.500% due 5/15/2020 valued at $110,250 including accrued interest(n)      139,363,886   
  5,400,000      U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.381%, 01/12/2017(o)(p)      5,396,047   
  30,200,000      U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.458%, 11/25/2016(o)      30,192,631   
    

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $186,709,629)

     186,403,794   
    

 

 

 
 

Total Investments – 97.6%

(Identified Cost $1,176,968,319)(a)

     1,159,160,341   
  Other assets less liabilities – 2.4%      28,890,791   
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 1,188,051,132   
    

 

 

 
Shares (††††)             

 

Written Options – (0.0%)

  
 

Index Options – (0.0%)

  
  300,000     

Nikkei 225™, Call expiring October 14, 2016 at 18,500(m)

(Premiums Received $181,658)

   $ (10,979
    

 

 

 
 

Options on Securities – (0.0%)

  
  17,600      Halliburton Co., Call expiring November 18, 2016 at 45(m)    $ (33,088
  160,300      Whiting Petroleum Corp., Call expiring October 28, 2016 at 9.5000(m)      (64,120
  178,100      Whiting Petroleum Corp., Call expiring November 18, 2016 at 10(m)      (89,050
    

 

 

 
       (186,258
    

 

 

 
 

Total Written Options

(Premiums Received $280,951)

   $ (197,237
    

 

 

 


(‡) Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

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

Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. 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 an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available.

In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted 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 rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service.

Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price on the exchange on which the adviser believes that, over time, they are traded most extensively.

Centrally cleared swap agreements are valued at settlement prices of the clearinghouse on which the contracts were traded or prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Bilateral credit default swaps are valued based on mid prices (between the bid price and the ask price) supplied by an independent pricing service.

Bilateral interest rate swaps are valued based on prices supplied by an independent pricing source.

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

Options on futures contracts are valued using the current settlement price on the exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively.

Other exchange-traded options are valued at the average of the closing bid and ask quotations on the exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively.

Over-the-counter (“OTC”) currency options and swaptions are valued at mid prices (between the bid and the ask price) supplied by an independent pricing service, if available.

Other OTC option contracts (including currency options and swaptions not priced through an independent pricing service) are valued based on quotations obtained from broker-dealers.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

Illiquid securities for which market quotations are readily available and have been evaluated by the adviser are considered and classified as fair valued securities.

As of September 30, 2016, securities held by the Fund were fair valued as follows:

 

Securities

classified

as fair valued

   Percentage of
Net Assets
    Securities fair
valued by the
Fund’s adviser
     Percentage of
Net Assets
    Options
contracts1
     Percentage of
Net Assets
 
$19,022,519      1.6   $ 18,355,381         1.5   $ 63,645         Less than 0.1

 

1  Fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of the contracts. Amount represents gross absolute value of purchased and written option contracts.


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.
(†††) Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 1,000.
(††††) Options on currency are expressed as units of currency. Options on securities and indices are expressed as shares.
(a) Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be 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, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $1,177,173,549 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

   $ 26,129,469   

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

     (44,142,677
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (18,013,208
  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $44,704,672 with no expiration date and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $5,507,048 with no expiration date. These amounts may be available to offset future realized capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by regulations.

 

(b) Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts.
(c) Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2016 is disclosed.
(d) Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $18,355,381 or 1.5% of net assets.
(e) Illiquid security.
(f) Non-income producing security.
(g) Securities classified as fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $19,022,519 or 1.6% of net assets.
(h) 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.
(i) The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued.
(j) Position is unsettled. Contract rate was not determined at September 30, 2016 and does not take effect until settlement date. Maturity date is not finalized until settlement date.
(k) The Fund may invest in loans to corporate, governmental or other borrowers. A Fund’s investments in loans may be in the form of participations in loans or assignments of all or a portion of loans. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. When investing in a loan participation, (i) a Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the party from whom the Fund has purchased the participation and only upon receipt by that party of payments from the borrower and (ii) a Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement or to vote on matters arising under the loan agreement. Thus, a Fund may be subject to credit risk both of the party from whom it purchased the loan participation and the borrower and that Fund may have minimal control over the terms of any loan modification. When a Fund purchases assignments from lenders, it acquires direct rights against the borrower on the loan.
(l) Counterparty is JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
(m) The Fund 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 or index 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. OTC options are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the option.
(n) The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which the Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. 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 the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of September 30, 2016, the Fund had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement.


(o) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
(p) Security (or a portion thereof) has been pledged as collateral for open derivative contracts.

 

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, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $351,107,136 or 29.6% of net assets.
ABS    Asset-Backed 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.
EMTN    Euro Medium Term Note
GMTN    Global Medium Term Note
JIBAR    Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
PIK    Payment-in-Kind
PRIBOR    Prague Interbank Offered Rate
SAFEX    South African Futures Exchange
TIIE    Equilibrium Interbank Interest Rate (Tasa de Interes de Equilibrio)
BRL    Brazilian Real
COP    Colombian Peso
CZK    Czech Koruna
EUR    Euro
GBP    British Pound
MXN    Mexican Peso
PLN    Polish Zloty
TWD    New Taiwan Dollar
USD    U.S. Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand

Swap Agreements

The Fund may enter into credit default and interest rate 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.

An interest rate swap is an agreement with another party to receive or pay interest (e.g., an exchange of fixed rate payments for floating rate payments) to protect themselves from interest rate fluctuations. This type of swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to a specified interest rate(s) for a specified notional amount. The payment flows are usually netted against each other, with the difference being paid by one party to the other.

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 OTC 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. The Fund covers its net obligations under outstanding swap agreements by segregating or earmarking cash or securities.


At September 30, 2016, the Fund had the following open bilateral credit default swap agreements:

Buy Protection

 

Counterparty

  

Reference

Obligation

   (Pay)/
Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration
Date
     Notional
Value(‡)
     Unamortized
Up Front
Premium
Paid/(Received)
     Market
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Barclays Bank PLC    Markit iTraxx Asia ex-Japan Index Series 25, 5-Year      (1.00 %)      6/20/2021         4,370,000       $ 80,530       $ 9,436      $ (71,094
Barclays Bank PLC    Republic of Mexico      (1.00 %)      12/20/2021         11,700,000         386,118         373,641        (12,477
Deutsche Bank AG    Republic of China      (1.00 %)      6/20/2021         5,900,000         28,958         (7,447     (36,405

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

   Markit iTraxx Asia ex-Japan Index Series 25, 5-Year      (1.00 %)      6/20/2021         8,910,000         169,949         19,239        (150,710
                

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total       $ 394,869      $ (270,686
                

 

 

   

 

 

 

At September 30, 2016, the Fund had the following open centrally cleared credit default swap agreements:

Buy Protection

 

Reference

Obligation

   (Pay)/
Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration
Date
     Notional
Value(‡)
     Market
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CDX.HY Series 27, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2021         35,600,000       $ (1,563,587   $ (141,080
CDX.HY Series 27, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2021         12,000,000         (527,052     (47,555
CDX.HY Series 27, 5-Year      (5.00 %)      12/20/2021         35,300,000         (1,550,412     (139,892
          

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total       $ (3,641,051   $ (328,527
          

 

 

   

 

 

 

At September 30, 2016, the Fund had the following open bilateral interest rate swap agreements:

 

Counterparty

   Notional
Value
     Currency    Expiration
Date
     Fund Pays   Fund Receives     Market Value1  
Bank of America, N.A.      36,000,000       ZAR      5/8/2025       7.950%     3-month SAFEX-JIBAR      $ 12,717   
Bank of America, N.A.      330,558,000       MXN      7/3/2026       28-day TIIE     6.130     (328,620
Bank of America, N.A.      2,874,300,000       CZK      8/3/2018       6-month PRIBOR     0.300     (23,887
Bank of America, N.A.      862,000,000       CZK      8/3/2021       0.350%     6-month PRIBOR        546   
Bank of America, N.A.      344,900,000       CZK      8/4/2018       6-month PRIBOR     0.305     (1,434
Bank of America, N.A.      143,600,000       CZK      8/4/2021       0.355%     6-month PRIBOR        (1,385
Bank of America, N.A.      1,741,000,000       CZK      7/29/2018       6-month PRIBOR     0.320     11,552   
Bank of America, N.A.      698,000,000       CZK      7/29/2021       0.370%     6-month PRIBOR        (28,165
Barclays Bank PLC      291,000,000       ZAR      5/5/2025       7.950%     3-month SAFEX-JIBAR        101,848   
Deutsche Bank AG      670,000,000       CZK      7/29/2021       0.375%     6-month PRIBOR        (33,832
Deutsche Bank AG      104,000,000       MXN      7/3/2026       28-day TIIE     6.135     (101,410
Deutsche Bank AG      1,710,000,000       CZK      7/29/2018       6-month PRIBOR     0.325     17,922   

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

     57,120,000       ZAR      4/17/2025       7.720%     3-month SAFEX-JIBAR        78,288   
               

 

 

 
Total      $ (295,860
               

 

 

 


At September 30, 2016, the Fund had the following open centrally cleared interest rate swap agreements:

 

Notional

Value

   Currency    Expiration
Date
     Fund Pays   Fund Receives     Market Value1  

76,950,000

   GBP      7/21/2018       6-month LIBOR     0.526   $ 133,373   

76,950,000

   GBP      7/22/2018       6-month LIBOR     0.499     86,728   

130,830,000

   USD      7/18/2021       1.079%     3-month LIBOR        634,151   

19,195,200

   USD      7/18/2026       1.410%     3-month LIBOR        127,658   

25,650,000

   GBP      7/21/2021       0.621%     6-month LIBOR        (206,810

25,650,000

   GBP      7/22/2021       0.594%     6-month LIBOR        (165,243

347,100,000

   USD      7/18/2018       3-month LIBOR     0.855     (881,145
            

 

 

 
Total      $ (271,288
            

 

 

 

 

(‡) Notional value stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
1  There are no up front payments on interest rate swap agreements; therefore unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is equal to market value.

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, 2016, 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)
 
Sell1      10/13/2016       Brazilian Real      23,300,000       $ 7,145,321       $ 3,014   
Sell2      1/05/2017       Brazilian Real      37,900,000         11,338,997         (75,996
Sell2      10/24/2016       Canadian Dollar      31,300,000         23,861,515         (202,447
Sell2      10/31/2016       Canadian Dollar      39,200,000         29,885,596         (282,034
Sell3      10/26/2016       Colombian Peso      18,400,000,000         6,354,297         (46,879
Sell1      10/06/2016       Euro      15,950,000         17,919,063         (120,139
Sell4      10/31/2016       Euro      1,344,000         1,511,676         (5,254
Sell4      11/16/2016       Euro      1,050,000         1,181,819         5,889   
Sell4      11/16/2016       Euro      950,000         1,069,265         (4,315
Buy1      10/06/2016       Hungarian Forint      4,962,600,000         18,099,404         270,450   
Sell3      10/26/2016       Indonesian Rupiah      196,800,000,000         15,030,215         (125,641
Buy2      10/24/2016       Mexican Peso      445,000,000         22,896,870         381,185   
Sell1      10/11/2016       Mexican Peso      92,400,000         4,761,549         219,449   
Sell2      10/31/2016       Mexican Peso      11,230,986         577,403         (3,433
Sell2      1/09/2017       Mexican Peso      219,200,000         11,185,056         157,862   
Sell5      10/11/2016       New Zealand Dollar      28,200,000         20,527,914         495,186   
Buy2      10/31/2016       Norwegian Krone      253,000,000         31,649,693         421,757   
Buy2      12/30/2016       Norwegian Krone      141,000,000         17,641,208         115,273   
Sell4      4/28/2017       Polish Zloty      45,000,000         11,731,426         (49,941
Sell1      10/13/2016       South Korean Won      25,000,000,000         22,698,225         153,694   
Buy2      10/11/2016       Swedish Krona      150,100,000         17,503,250         (373,565
Sell1      9/19/2017       Yuan Renminbi      235,000,000         34,926,279         (697,163
              

 

 

 
Total          $ 236,952   
              

 

 

 

 

1  Counterparty is Bank of America, N.A.
2  Counterparty is Morgan Stanley & Co.
3  Counterparty is Credit Suisse International
4  Counterparty is Deutsche Bank AG
5  Counterparty is Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney


Futures Contracts

The Fund may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular 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, 2016, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CBOE SPX Volatility Index      12/21/2016         381       $ 6,648,450       $ 46,068   
Eurodollar      6/19/2017         2,350         581,713,125         (358,540
           

 

 

 
Total       $ (312,472
           

 

 

 

At September 30, 2016, open short futures contracts were as follows:

  

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Eurodollar      12/17/2018         2,350       $ 580,479,375       $ 530,172   
           

 

 

 


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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3     Total  

Bonds and Notes

          

Non-Convertible Bonds

          

ABS Home Equity

   $ —         $ 141,738,395       $ 4,164,161 (a)    $ 145,902,556   

ABS Other

     —           38,187,034         7,777,415 (b)      45,964,449   

Government Owned—No Guarantee

     —           20,896,363         2,248,450 (c)      23,144,813   

Independent Energy

     —           58,200,731         —   (d)      58,200,731   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     —           58,177,315         5,481,471 (c)      63,658,786   

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds*

     —           532,226,310         —          532,226,310   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

     —           849,426,148         19,671,497        869,097,645   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds*

     —           17,852,659         —          17,852,659   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total Bonds and Notes      —           867,278,807         19,671,497        886,950,304   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
Senior Loans*      —           55,765,108         —          55,765,108   
Loan Participations*      —           —           2,313,211 (c)      2,313,211   

Preferred Stocks

          

Convertible Preferred Stocks

          

Pharmaceuticals

     428,070         2,689,491         —          3,117,561   

All Other Convertible Preferred Stocks*

     4,109,908         —           —          4,109,908   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks

     4,537,978         2,689,491           7,227,469   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks *

     —           4,312,700         —          4,312,700   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total Preferred Stocks      4,537,978         7,002,191         —          11,540,169   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
Common Stocks*      6,915,983         —           —          6,915,983   
Other Investments*      —           —           8,870,274 (e)      8,870,274   
Purchased Options*      —           401,498         —          401,498   
Short-Term Investments      —           186,403,794         —          186,403,794   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total Investments      11,453,961         1,116,851,398         30,854,982        1,159,160,341   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (unrealized appreciation)

     —           981,910         —          981,910   

Bilateral Interest Rate Swap Agreements (unrealized appreciation)

     —           222,873         —          222,873   

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     —           2,223,759         —          2,223,759   

Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

     576,240         —           —          576,240   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total    $ 12,030,201       $ 1,120,279,940       $ 30,854,982      $ 1,163,165,123   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 


Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Written Options*    $ (186,258    $ (10,979    $ —         $ (197,237

Bilateral Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation)

     —           (270,686      —           (270,686

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation)

     —           (1,253,198      —           (1,253,198

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation)

     —           (328,527      —           (328,527

Bilateral Interest Rate Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation)

     —           (518,733      —           (518,733

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

     —           (1,986,807      —           (1,986,807

Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

     (358,540      —           —           (358,540
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ (544,798    $ (4,368,930    $ —         $ (4,913,728
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
(a) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices ($1,846,749) or fair valued by the Fund’s adviser ($2,317,412).
(b) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices ($609,720), fair valued by the Fund’s adviser ($5,700,000) or fair valued by the Fund’s adviser using broker-dealer bid prices for which the inputs are unobservable to the Fund ($1,467,695).
(c) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices.
(d) Fair valued at zero using Level 3 inputs.
(e) Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser using broker-dealer bid prices for which the inputs are unobservable to the Fund.

The Fund’s pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are valued based on 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 adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management and the Board of Trustees. If the 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. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair valued securities may be categorized in Level 3.

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of December 31, 2015 and/or September 30, 2016:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in
Securities

   Balance as of
December 31,
2015
    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,
2016
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
from
Investments
Still Held at
September 30,
2016
 

Bonds and Notes

                       

Non-Convertible Bonds

                       

ABS Home Equity

   $ 1,961,377      $ —         $ 30,182      $ (18,942   $ 1,100,000       $ (700,544   $ 1,792,088       $ —        $ 4,164,161      $ (19,439

ABS Other

     13,438,737        —           1,363        (3,003,766     50,343         (410,839     814,713         (3,113,136     7,777,415        (3,063,189

Government Owned—No Guarantee

     —          —           —          318,450        1,930,000         —          —           —          2,248,450        318,450   

Independent Energy

     —          227,376         —          (227,376     —           —          —           —          —   (a)      (227,376

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     16,593,700        —           (3,250     (86,042     —           (1,300,000     —           (9,722,937     5,481,471        (91,632

Loan Participations

     2,445,609        —           (981     (636     —           (130,781     —           —          2,313,211        (2,924

Common Stocks

                       

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     —   (a)      —           —          —          —           —          —           —          —          —     

Other Investments

                       

Aircraft ABS

     8,820,000        —           —          50,274        —           —          —           —          8,870,274        50,274   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 43,259,423      $ 227,376       $ 27,314      $ (2,968,038   $ 3,080,343       $ (2,542,164   $ 2,606,801       $ (12,836,073   $ 30,854,982      $ (3,035,836
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Fair valued at zero.


Debt securities valued at $925,216 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At December 31, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, these securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.

A debt security valued at $866,872 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At December 31, 2015, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, 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.

Debt securities valued at $12,836,073 were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At December 31, 2015, 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. At September 30, 2016, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.

A debt security valued at $814,713 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At December 31, 2015, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, 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 an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, option contracts, swaptions and swap agreements.

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, 2016, the Fund used futures, forward foreign currency and option contracts, swaptions, interest rate swap agreements 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, interest rate swap agreements 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, 2016, 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, 2016, the Fund engaged in forward foreign currency and option contracts 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 it holds without having to sell the bonds. During the period ended September 30, 2016, 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, 2016, the Fund engaged in futures and option contracts for hedging purposes.


The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund, as of September 30, 2016:

 

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

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 222,873       $ 222,873   

Foreign exchange contracts

     348,832         2,223,759         —           —           2,572,591   

Credit contracts

     —           —           —           402,316         402,316   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total over-the-counter asset derivatives    $ 348,832       $ 2,223,759       $ —         $ 625,189       $ 3,197,780   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange-traded/cleared asset derivatives

              

Equity contracts

   $ 52,666       $ —         $ 46,068       $ —         $ 98,734   

Interest rate contracts

     —           —           530,172         981,910         1,512,082   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total exchange-traded/cleared asset derivatives    $ 52,666       $ —         $ 576,240       $ 981,910       $ 1,610,816   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total asset derivatives    $ 401,498       $ 2,223,759       $ 576,240       $ 1,607,099       $ 4,808,596   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

   Options
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

          

Credit contracts

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ (7,447   $ (7,447

Interest rate contracts

     —          —          —          (518,733     (518,733

Foreign exchange contracts

     —          (1,986,807     —          —          (1,986,807
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total over-the-counter liability derivatives    $ —        $ (1,986,807   $ —        $ (526,180   $ (2,512,987
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exchange-traded/cleared liability derivatives

          

Credit contracts

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ (3,641,051   $ (3,641,051

Interest rate contracts

     —          —          (358,540     (1,253,198     (1,611,738

Equity contracts

     (197,237     —          —          —          (197,237
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total exchange-traded/cleared liability derivatives

   $ (197,237   $ —        $ (358,540   $ (4,894,249   $ (5,450,026
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total liability derivatives    $ (197,237   $ (1,986,807   $ (358,540   $ (5,420,429   $ (7,963,013
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Represents purchased options, 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.

OTC 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 NAV of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. As of September 30, 2016, 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  
Bank of America, N.A.    $ (529,371    $ —     
Credit Suisse International      (172,520      410,000   
Deutsche Bank AG      (178,388      150,000   

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 Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro rata basis across all of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. The following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of September 30, 2016:


Maximum Amount

of Loss—Gross

   Maximum Amount
of Loss—Net
 
$15,242,335    $ 13,059,266   

These amounts include cash and U.S. government and agency securities received as collateral of $1,947,358.

Industry Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

ABS Home Equity      12.3
ABS Credit Card      8.0   
Midstream      5.5   
Independent Energy      5.4   
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities      5.3   
ABS Car Loan      4.5   
Technology      4.4   
ABS Other      4.1   
Banking      3.3   
Pharmaceuticals      3.1   
Automotive      2.2   
Other Investments, less than 2% each      23.8   
Short-Term Investments      15.7   
  

 

 

 
Total Investments      97.6   

Other assets less liabilities (including open written options, swap agreements, forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts)

     2.4   
  

 

 

 
Net Assets      100.0
  

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

McDonnell Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – 96.0% of Net Assets

  

Municipals – 96.0%

  

  

Arizona – 0.8%

  

$    800,000   

Scottsdale Municipal Property Corp. Excise Tax Revenue, Water & Sewer Development Project, Prerefunded 07/01/2018@100, Series A,

5.000%, 7/01/2019

   $ 857,464   
     

 

 

 
  

Arkansas – 1.4%

  

750,000   

Arizona Board of Regents, State University System Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 7/01/2024

     947,985   
400,000   

Pulaski County Hospital Revenue, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Refunding,

5.000%, 3/01/2024

     492,416   
     

 

 

 
        1,440,401   
     

 

 

 
  

California – 3.5%

  

250,000   

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Revenue, Senior Lien, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2024

     308,410   
380,000   

Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency Revenue, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2024

     469,349   
485,000   

California School Finance Authority Revenue, Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group, Refunding,

5.000%, 8/01/2027

     581,719   
700,000   

Garden Grove Unified School District, 2010 Election, GO, Series C,

5.000%, 8/01/2035

     854,742   
400,000   

Los Angeles Harbor Department Revenue, Refunding, Series A, AMT,

5.000%, 8/01/2036

     472,504   
760,000   

San Gorgonio Memorial Health Care District, GO, Refunding,

5.000%, 8/01/2024

     940,439   
     

 

 

 
        3,627,163   
     

 

 

 
  

Colorado – 3.5%

  

1,000,000   

Adams & Weld Counties School District No. 27J Brighton, GO, (State Aid Withholding),

5.000%, 12/01/2028

     1,260,310   
260,000   

Colorado Springs Utilities System Revenue, Series B-2,

5.000%, 11/15/2033

     318,016   
400,000   

Colorado State Health Facilities Authority Revenue, Craig Hospital Project,

5.000%, 12/01/2028

     462,392   
400,000   

Denver City & County School District No. 1, GO, Series B, (State Aid Withholding),

5.000%, 12/01/2026

     491,260   
500,000   

Regional Transportation District Sales Tax Revenue, Fastracks Project, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 11/01/2028

     651,420   
450,000   

University of Colorado Revenue, Refunding, Series B,

5.000%, 6/01/2019

     497,174   
     

 

 

 
        3,680,572   
     

 

 

 
  

District of Columbia – 0.8%

  

800,000   

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority Public Utility Revenue, Prerefunded 10/01/2018@100, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2024

     864,512   
     

 

 

 

 


Principal

Amount

  

Description

  Value (†)  

Municipals – continued

  

  

Florida – 10.9%

  

$    500,000   

Fernandina Beach Utility System Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 9/01/2027

  $ 602,730   
1,000,000   

Florida Municipal Power Agency, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2028

    1,258,030   
400,000   

Florida State Board of Governors, University System Improvement Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 7/01/2018

    428,444   
1,000,000   

Lee County Transportation Facilities Revenue, Refunding, (AGM insured),

5.000%, 10/01/2022

    1,208,670   
750,000   

Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue, Refunding, Series A, AMT,

5.000%, 10/01/2017

    779,070   
1,000,000   

Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System Revenue, Refunding,

5.000%, 10/01/2023

    1,232,890   
1,000,000   

Orange County School Board, COP, Refunding, Series B,

5.000%, 8/01/2027

    1,276,540   
400,000   

Orlando & Orange County Expressway Authority Revenue, Refunding,

5.000%, 7/01/2023

    479,620   
1,000,000   

Orlando & Orange County Expressway Authority, Refunding, (AGM insured),

5.000%, 7/01/2024

    1,192,350   
1,000,000   

Osceola County Sales Tax Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2033

    1,203,720   
600,000   

Sarasota County Infrastructure Sales Surtax Revenue, Refunding,

5.000%, 10/01/2022

    726,354   
400,000   

Sarasota County Utility System Revenue,

5.000%, 10/01/2023

    498,568   
400,000   

Volusia County Educational Facility Authority Revenue, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc., Series B,

5.000%, 10/15/2025

    493,300   
    

 

 

 
       11,380,286   
    

 

 

 
  

Georgia – 2.6%

  

500,000   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Revenue, Series B,

5.000%, 1/01/2021

    578,960   
1,500,000   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Revenue, Project One Subordinated Bonds, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 1/01/2032

    1,797,360   
250,000   

Savannah Hospital Authority Revenue, St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System Obligated Group, Series A,

5.500%, 7/01/2027

    301,225   
    

 

 

 
       2,677,545   
    

 

 

 
  

Hawaii – 3.3%

  

1,500,000   

Hawaii, Refunding, Series EZ,

5.000%, 10/01/2025

    1,915,305   
1,335,000   

Honolulu City & County, Prerefunded 4/01/2019@100, Series A,

5.000%, 4/01/2026

    1,470,462   
    

 

 

 
       3,385,767   
    

 

 

 
  

Illinois – 7.7%

  

210,000   

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, General Revenue, Refunding, Series C, AMT,

5.000%, 1/01/2022

    245,969   
1,000,000   

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Revenue, Series D,

5.000%, 1/01/2026

    1,227,660   
2,000,000   

DuPage County Community Unit School District No. 200, GO, Refunding,

4.000%, 11/01/2020

    2,205,960   
210,000   

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue, Art Institute of Chicago (The), Refunding,

5.000%, 3/01/2024

    255,904   


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Municipals – continued

  

  

Illinois – continued

  
$    100,000   

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue, Art Institute of Chicago (The), Refunding,

5.000%, 3/01/2025

   $ 123,275   
370,000   

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Series B,

5.500%, 8/15/2028

     400,047   
100,000   

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue, Loyola University Chicago, Series B,

5.000%, 7/01/2021

     116,249   
500,000   

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue, Loyola University Chicago, Series B,

5.000%, 7/01/2020

     567,685   
2,000,000   

Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Power Supply, Prerefunded 2/01/2017@100, Series A,

5.125%, 2/01/2029

     2,028,080   
700,000   

Will County Forest Preservation District, GO, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 12/15/2020

     806,617   
     

 

 

 
        7,977,446   
     

 

 

 
  

Indiana – 2.1%

  

405,000   

Greenfield Middle School Building Corp. Revenue, 1st Mortgage, Refunding,

5.000%, 1/15/2020

     456,545   
1,035,000   

Hobart Building Corp. Revenue, Refunding,

4.000%, 1/15/2021

     1,147,701   
500,000   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank Revenue, Indianapolis Airport Authority, Refunding, Series A1, AMT,

5.000%, 1/01/2023

     598,250   
     

 

 

 
        2,202,496   
     

 

 

 
  

Iowa – 2.3%

  

250,000   

City of Carter Lake Local Option Sales Tax Revenue, Prerefunded 06/01/2018@100,

5.500%, 6/01/2038

     268,983   
1,110,000   

City of Des Moines Stormwater Utility Revenue, Refunding, Series C,

5.000%, 6/01/2017

     1,140,481   
335,000   

Xenia Rural Water District Revenue, Capital Loan Notes, Refunding,

5.000%, 12/01/2022

     393,350   
450,000   

Xenia Rural Water District Revenue, Capital Loan Notes, Refunding,

5.000%, 12/01/2023

     534,955   
     

 

 

 
        2,337,769   
     

 

 

 
  

Kansas – 0.8%

  

720,000   

Sedgwick County Unified School District No. 265 Goddard, GO, Refunding, Series B,

4.000%, 10/01/2022

     828,518   
     

 

 

 
  

Kentucky – 1.8%

  

1,000,000   

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission Revenue, Project No. 112, Refunding, Series B,

5.000%, 11/01/2022

     1,193,430   
325,000   

Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Government Health System Revenue, Norton Healthcare, Inc. Obligated Group, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2020

     371,459   
275,000   

Louisville & Jefferson County, Metropolitan Government Revenue, Jewish Hospital St. Mary’s Healthcare, Prerefunded 02/01/2018@100,

6.125%, 2/01/2037

     293,953   
     

 

 

 
        1,858,842   
     

 

 

 
  

Massachusetts – 0.5%

  

310,000   

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Prerefunded 09/01/2018@100,

5.500%, 9/01/2020

     336,632   


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Municipals – continued

  

  

Massachusetts – continued

  
$    150,000   

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency Revenue, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Allied Health Science, Series F,

4.000%, 7/01/2018

   $ 157,710   
     

 

 

 
        494,342   
     

 

 

 
  

Minnesota – 0.5%

  

250,000   

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission Revenue, Refunding,

5.000%, 1/01/2017

     252,480   
300,000   

Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities Authority Revenue, University of St. Thomas, Series 7-U,

5.000%, 4/01/2017

     305,913   
     

 

 

 
        558,393   
     

 

 

 
  

Missouri – 3.1%

  

735,000   

Clay County Public School District No. 53, Liberty Public School District, GO, Refunding,

4.000%, 3/01/2024

     858,840   
700,000   

Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission Power Project Revenue, Refunding,

5.000%, 1/01/2024

     848,729   
1,250,000   

Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission Power Project Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 12/01/2034

     1,507,038   
     

 

 

 
        3,214,607   
     

 

 

 
  

Nebraska – 2.7%

  

1,000,000   

Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha Revenue, System Improvements, Refunding,

5.000%, 12/01/2022

     1,206,350   
1,000,000   

Nebraska Public Power District Revenue, Prerefunded 1/01/2018@100, Series C,

5.000%, 1/01/2024

     1,051,410   
500,000   

Nebraska Public Power District, General Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 1/01/2028

     590,885   
     

 

 

 
        2,848,645   
     

 

 

 
  

Nevada – 0.6%

  

500,000   

City of Henderson, GO, Various Purpose, Refunding,

5.000%, 6/01/2026

     621,615   
     

 

 

 
  

New Jersey – 3.7%

  

500,000   

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities, Prerefunded 09/01/2017@100, Series U, (AGM insured),

5.000%, 9/01/2022

     518,305   
265,000   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority Revenue, Refunding, Virtual Health, Inc.,

5.000%, 7/01/2023

     323,282   
500,000   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority Revenue, Series A,

5.000%, 1/01/2032

     604,245   
1,500,000   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority Revenue, Series E,

5.000%, 1/01/2032

     1,809,840   
500,000   

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Refunding, Series J,

5.000%, 5/01/2024

     615,815   
     

 

 

 
        3,871,487   
     

 

 

 

 


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Municipals – continued

  
  

New Mexico – 3.2%

  

$    2,500,000   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council Revenue, Presbyterian Healthcare Services Obligated Group, Prerefunded 08/01/2018@100, Series A,

6.000%, 8/01/2023

   $ 2,726,075   
500,000   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council Revenue, Presbyterian Healthcare Services Obligated Group, Refunding,

5.000%, 8/01/2031

     604,115   
     

 

 

 
        3,330,190   
     

 

 

 
  

New York – 4.9%

  

2,000,000   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Sub-Fiscal 2016, Series A-1,

5.000%, 8/01/2032

     2,459,380   
1,025,000   

New York City, Fiscal 2015, GO, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 8/01/2021

     1,208,004   
350,000   

New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue, Mental Health Services Facility Improvements, (State Appropriation),

5.000%, 2/15/2017

     355,362   
1,000,000   

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue, 195th Series, Refunding, AMT,

5.000%, 10/01/2019

     1,111,860   
     

 

 

 
        5,134,606   
     

 

 

 
  

Ohio – 4.5%

  

400,000   

American Municipal Power Revenue, Hydroelectric Projects, Refunding, Series CA, (AGM insured),

5.000%, 2/15/2021

     446,832   
250,000   

American Municipal Power, Inc. Revenue, Greenup Hydroelectric Project, Series A,

5.000%, 2/15/2028

     310,595   
250,000   

American Municipal Power, Inc. Revenue, Meldahl Hydroelectric Project, Green Bond, Series A,

5.000%, 2/15/2022

     296,465   
500,000   

Columbus, GO, Various Purpose, Series A,

5.000%, 8/15/2023

     623,280   
500,000   

Hamilton County Hospital Facilities Revenue, UC Health Obligated Group,

5.000%, 2/01/2024

     606,235   
500,000   

Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission Revenue, University of Dayton,

5.000%, 12/01/2030

     589,950   
1,000,000   

Ohio State Hospital Revenue, University Hospitals Health System, Inc. Obligated Group, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 1/15/2027

     1,239,470   
500,000   

Scioto County Hospital Revenue, Southern Ohio Medical Center Obligated Group, Refunding,

5.000%, 2/15/2030

     602,815   
     

 

 

 
        4,715,642   
     

 

 

 
  

Pennsylvania – 3.0%

  

335,000   

Delaware County Authority Revenue, Villanova University,

5.000%, 8/01/2019

     371,796   
285,000   

Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

4.000%, 7/01/2027

     315,102   
2,000,000   

Pennsylvania State University Revenue, Refunding, Series B,

5.000%, 9/01/2023

     2,476,780   
     

 

 

 
        3,163,678   
     

 

 

 
  

Rhode Island – 1.8%

  

500,000   

Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency Pollution Control Agency Revolving Fund-Pooled Loan, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2024

     624,350   


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Municipals – continued

  

  

Rhode Island – continued

  
$    1,000,000   

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority Motor Fuel Tax Revenue, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 10/01/2033

   $ 1,212,840   
     

 

 

 
        1,837,190   
     

 

 

 
  

South Dakota – 0.5%

  

465,000   

Sioux Falls Sales Tax Revenue, Series A-1,

4.750%, 11/15/2036

     482,265   
     

 

 

 
  

Tennessee – 3.3%

  

500,000   

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board Revenue, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Obligated Group, Series A,

5.000%, 7/01/2030

     612,770   
2,000,000   

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, GO, Refunding, Prerefunded 01/01/2018@100,

5.000%, 1/01/2024

     2,100,260   
615,000   

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (The) Revenue, Series B, AMT,

5.000%, 7/01/2023

     736,327   
     

 

 

 
        3,449,357   
     

 

 

 
  

Texas – 12.1%

  

500,000   

City of Dallas, GO, Prerefunded 2/15/2018@100,

5.000%, 2/15/2024

     527,875   
700,000   

City of Denton, GO, Refunding,

5.000%, 2/15/2024

     872,340   
250,000   

Denton Independent School District, GO, Prerefunded 08/15/2017@100, (PSF-GTD),

5.000%, 8/15/2030

     258,815   
1,500,000   

Fort Worth Independent School District, GO, School Building, Refunding, (PSF-GTD),

5.000%, 2/15/2021

     1,747,020   
1,550,000   

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Medical Facilities Revenue, Baylor College of Medicine, Refunding,

5.000%, 11/15/2027

     1,966,950   
500,000   

Harris County Health Facilities Development Authority Revenue, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Prerefunded 12/01/2018@100, Series B,

7.125%, 12/01/2031

     566,175   
1,000,000   

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp. Revenue, Harmony Public School, Refunding, Series A, (PSF-GTD),

5.000%, 2/15/2024

     1,225,080   
1,000,000   

Lancaster Independent School District, GO, Refunding, (BAM insured),

5.000%, 2/15/2026

     1,253,520   
940,000   

New Caney Independent School District, Refunding, Series A, (PSF-GTD),

5.000%, 2/15/2023

     1,148,455   
350,000   

State of Texas Water Financial Assistance, GO, Series B,

5.000%, 8/01/2022

     415,198   
1,275,000   

State of Texas, Transportation Commission Mobility Fund, GO, Prerefunded 4/01/2018@100,

5.000%, 4/01/2026

     1,352,724   
400,000   

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Revenue, Methodist Hospitals of Dallas,

5.000%, 10/01/2024

     487,520   


Principal

Amount

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Municipals – continued

  

  

Texas – continued

  
$    670,000   

Texas State Technical College System Revenue, Refunding, (AGM Insured),

4.000%, 10/15/2033

   $ 741,100   
     

 

 

 
        12,562,772   
     

 

 

 
  

Utah – 0.3%

  

250,000   

Utah State Transit Authority Sales Tax Revenue, Refunding,

5.000%, 6/15/2024

     303,055   
     

 

 

 
  

Washington – 5.3%

  

1,140,000   

Grant County Public Utility District No. 2, Refunding, Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project, Series B, AMT,

5.000%, 1/01/2025

     1,407,330   
500,000   

King County Public Hospital District No. 2, GO, Evergreen Healthcare, Series B,

5.000%, 12/01/2032

     588,465   
1,500,000   

Pierce County School District No. 10 Tacoma, Refunding,

5.000%, 12/01/2026

     1,913,640   
500,000   

Port of Seattle Revenue, AMT,

5.000%, 7/01/2029

     581,440   
400,000   

Port of Seattle Special Facility Revenue, Refunding, AMT, SEATAC Fuel Facility LLC,

5.000%, 6/01/2020

     446,584   
500,000   

Snohomish County School District No. 15 Edmonds, GO,

5.000%, 12/01/2031

     606,760   
     

 

 

 
        5,544,219   
     

 

 

 
  

Wisconsin – 4.5%

  

450,000   

Public Finance Authority Hospital Revenue, Renown Regional Medical Center Project Obligated Group, Refunding, Series A,

4.000%, 6/01/2020

     493,232   
1,000,000   

Public Finance Authority Lease Development Revenue, Kansas University Development Corp.,

5.000%, 3/01/2030

     1,210,230   
225,000   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue, Aspirus, Inc. Obligated Group, Refunding, Series A,

5.000%, 8/15/2031

     258,410   
2,150,000   

Wisconsin State Transportation Revenue, Series A,

5.000%, 7/01/2024

     2,715,772   
     

 

 

 
        4,677,644   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Bonds and Notes

(Identified Cost $96,853,087)

     99,928,488   
     

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments – 3.1%

  
3,286,230   

Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $3,286,238 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $3,110,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $3,354,913 including accrued interest(b)

(Identified Cost $3,286,230)

     3,286,230   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 99.1%

(Identified Cost $100,139,317)(a)

     103,214,718   
   Other assets less liabilities – 0.9%      924,097   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 104,138,815   
     

 

 

 


(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser or subadviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted 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.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser or subadviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

 

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

At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $100,139,317 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

   $ 3,152,988   

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

     (77,587
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 3,075,401   
  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015, the Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $332,683 with no expiration date and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $44,227 with no expiration date. These amounts may be available to offset future realized capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by regulations.

 

(b) The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which the Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. 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 the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of September 30, 2016, the Fund had an investment in a repurchase agreement for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement.

 

AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM    Build America Mutual
COP    Certificate of Participation
GO    General Obligation
PSF-GTD    Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program


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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Bonds and Notes*    $ —         $ 99,928,488       $ —         $ 99,928,488   
Short-Term Investments      —           3,286,230         —           3,286,230   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ —         $ 103,214,718       $ —         $ 103,214,718   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

For the period ended September 30, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Holdings Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

General Obligation      12.9
School District      12.9   
Higher Education      12.2   
Transportation      11.5   
Medical      11.1   
Power      9.8   
General      8.8   
Water      7.2   
Education      3.8   
Airport      3.0   
Utilities      2.2   
Bond Bank      0.6   
Short-Term Investments      3.1   
  

 

 

 
Total Investments      99.1   
Other assets less liabilities      0.9   
  

 

 

 
Net Assets      100.0
  

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

Natixis Oakmark Fund

 

Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – 96.3% of Net Assets

  
  

Air Freight & Logistics – 2.3%

  

29,840    FedEx Corp.    $ 5,212,451   
     

 

 

 
  

Automobiles – 3.8%

  

364,300    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV      2,331,520   
117,800    General Motors Co.      3,742,506   
45,800    Harley-Davidson, Inc.      2,408,622   
     

 

 

 
     8,482,648   
     

 

 

 
  

Banks – 11.3%

  

534,400    Bank of America Corp.      8,363,360   
149,100    Citigroup, Inc.      7,041,993   
98,200    JPMorgan Chase & Co.      6,539,138   
79,500    Wells Fargo & Co.      3,520,260   
     

 

 

 
     25,464,751   
     

 

 

 
  

Beverages – 1.5%

  

29,700    Diageo PLC, Sponsored ADR      3,446,388   
     

 

 

 
  

Capital Markets – 6.6%

  
93,900    Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)      3,744,732   
26,110    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)      4,210,760   
71,100    State Street Corp.      4,950,693   
30,100    T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.      2,001,650   
     

 

 

 
     14,907,835   
     

 

 

 
  

Consumer Finance – 4.2%

  

233,100    Ally Financial, Inc.      4,538,457   
70,000    Capital One Financial Corp.      5,028,100   
     

 

 

 
        9,566,557   
     

 

 

 
   Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 2.1%   
73,500    TE Connectivity Ltd.      4,731,930   
     

 

 

 
  

Energy Equipment & Services – 2.0%

  
54,100    Halliburton Co.      2,428,008   
55,500    National Oilwell Varco, Inc.      2,039,070   
     

 

 

 
        4,467,078   
     

 

 

 
  

Food Products – 0.8%

  
23,190    Nestle S.A., Sponsored ADR      1,832,474   
     

 

 

 
  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.7%

  
18,580    Medtronic PLC      1,605,312   
     

 

 

 
  

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.0%

  
32,650    UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      4,571,000   
     

 

 

 
  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.1%

  
95,900    MGM Resorts International(b)      2,496,277   
     

 

 

 

 


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – continued

  
   Household Durables – 1.9%   
26,500    Whirlpool Corp.    $ 4,297,240   
     

 

 

 
   Industrial Conglomerates – 2.8%   
214,800    General Electric Co.      6,362,376   
     

 

 

 
   Insurance – 9.3%   
73,800    Aflac, Inc.      5,304,006   
106,700    American International Group, Inc.      6,331,578   
44,850    Aon PLC      5,045,176   
84,000    Principal Financial Group, Inc.      4,326,840   
     

 

 

 
     21,007,600   
     

 

 

 
  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 1.5%

  

172,300    Liberty Interactive Corp./QVC Group, Class A(b)      3,447,723   
     

 

 

 
  

Internet Software & Services – 3.6%

  

9,970    Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b)      8,016,478   
     

 

 

 
  

IT Services – 7.2%

  

50,300    Automatic Data Processing, Inc.      4,436,460   
61,300    MasterCard, Inc., Class A      6,238,501   
68,720    Visa, Inc., Class A      5,683,144   
     

 

 

 
     16,358,105   
     

 

 

 
  

Machinery – 6.7%

  

60,600    Caterpillar, Inc.      5,379,462   
41,500    Cummins, Inc.      5,318,225   
36,200    Parker Hannifin Corp.      4,544,186   
     

 

 

 
     15,241,873   
     

 

 

 
  

Media – 2.9%

  

43,700    Comcast Corp., Class A      2,899,058   
262,800    News Corp., Class A      3,673,944   
     

 

 

 
     6,573,002   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 5.4%

  

76,000    Anadarko Petroleum Corp.      4,815,360   
115,400    Apache Corp.      7,370,598   
     

 

 

 
     12,185,958   
     

 

 

 
  

Personal Products – 0.8%

  

38,700    Unilever PLC, Sponsored ADR      1,834,380   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 1.4%

  

83,800    Sanofi, Sponsored ADR      3,200,322   
     

 

 

 
  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 7.7%

  

26,500    Applied Materials, Inc.      798,975   
157,800    Intel Corp.      5,956,950   
72,700    QUALCOMM, Inc.      4,979,950   
79,700    Texas Instruments, Inc.      5,593,346   
     

 

 

 
     17,329,221   
     

 

 

 
  

Software – 4.3%

  

78,300    Microsoft Corp.      4,510,080   


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Software – continued

  

132,000    Oracle Corp.    $ 5,184,960   
     

 

 

 
        9,695,040   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 2.4%

  

48,350    Apple, Inc.      5,465,968   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $189,969,570)

     217,799,987   
     

 

 

 

Principal

Amount

           

Short-Term Investments – 4.0%

  
$    9,002,661   

Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $9,002,684 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $8,515,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $9,185,556 including accrued interest(c)

(Identified Cost $9,002,661)

     9,002,661   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 100.3%

(Identified Cost $198,972,231)(a)

     226,802,648   
   Other assets less liabilities – (0.3)%      (695,491
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 226,107,157   
     

 

 

 

 

(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser or subadviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. 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 an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available.

In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used.

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted 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.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser or subadviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

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 that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $198,972,231 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

   $ 34,518,278   

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

     (6,687,861
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 27,830,417   
  

 

 

 

 

(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which the Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. 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 the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of September 30, 2016, the Fund had an investment in a repurchase agreement for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement.

 

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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks*    $ 217,799,987       $ —         $ —         $ 217,799,987   
Short-Term Investments      —           9,002,661         —           9,002,661   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ 217,799,987       $ 9,002,661       $ —         $ 226,802,648   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

For the period ended September 30, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.


Industry Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Banks      11.3
Insurance      9.3   
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment      7.7   
IT Services      7.2   
Machinery      6.7   
Capital Markets      6.6   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      5.4   
Software      4.3   
Consumer Finance      4.2   
Automobiles      3.8   
Internet Software & Services      3.6   
Media      2.9   
Industrial Conglomerates      2.8   
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals      2.4   
Air Freight & Logistics      2.3   
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components      2.1   
Health Care Providers & Services      2.0   
Energy Equipment & Services      2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each      9.7   
Short-Term Investments      4.0   
  

 

 

 
Total Investments      100.3   
Other assets less liabilities      (0.3
  

 

 

 
Net Assets      100.0
  

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

SeeyondSM Multi-Asset Allocation Fund

 

Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Bonds and Notes – 14.1% of Net Assets

  

  

France – 2.8%

  
900,000   

France Government Bond OAT,

3.500%, 4/25/2020, (EUR)(b)

   $ 1,158,528   
     

 

 

 
  

Germany – 3.0%

  
390,000   

Bundesrepublik Deutschland,

1.500%, 2/15/2023, (EUR)(b)

     495,124   
600,000   

Bundesrepublik Deutschland,

3.250%, 1/04/2020, (EUR)(b)

     761,989   
     

 

 

 
        1,257,113   
     

 

 

 
  

United Kingdom – 0.7%

  
200,000   

United Kingdom Gilt,

2.250%, 9/07/2023, (GBP)(b)

     291,499   
     

 

 

 
  

United States – 7.6%

  
    3,038,490   

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note,

0.625%, 1/15/2026(c)

     3,195,610   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Bonds and Notes

(Identified Cost $6,211,431)

     5,902,750   
     

 

 

 

Shares

           

Exchange-Traded Funds – 4.8%

  

  

United States – 4.8%

  
2,910    iShares® MSCI China ETF(d)      141,135   
13,710    iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF(b)(d)      513,440   
2,500    iShares® MSCI India ETF(d)      73,525   
4,025    iShares® MSCI South Korea Capped ETF(b)(d)      233,973   
25,600    iShares® MSCI Switzerland Capped ETF(b)(d)      782,080   
13,030    iShares® MSCI Taiwan ETF(b)(d)      204,571   
700    iShares® MSCI Thailand Capped ETF(b)(d)      51,457   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Exchange-Traded Funds

(Identified Cost $2,083,423)

     2,000,181   
     

 

 

 

Contracts

           

Purchased Options – 1.1%

  

  

Index Options – 0.9%

  
332    EURO STOXX 50®,Call expiring December 16, 2016 at 3100(e)(f)      219,713   
133    EURO STOXX 50®,Call expiring December 16, 2016 at 3150(e)(f)      59,799   
556    EURO STOXX 50®,Put expiring December 16, 2016 at 2500(e)(f)      86,612   
     

 

 

 
        366,124   
     

 

 

 
  

Options on Futures Contracts – 0.2%

  
68    E-mini S&P 500® expiring December 16, 2016 at 2200(e)(f)      100,300   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Purchased Options

(Identified Cost $1,203,101)

     466,424   
     

 

 

 

 


Principal

Amount (‡)

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Short-Term Investments – 52.9%

  

$    6,970,000    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $6,970,017 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $5,695,000 U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.375% due 5/15/2044 valued at $7,111,631 including accrued interest(b)(g)    $ 6,970,000   
6,635,483    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $6,635,500 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $6,275,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $6,769,156 including accrued interest(g)      6,635,483   
8,500,000    U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.340%, 12/08/2016(h)(i)      8,497,161   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $22,100,032)

     22,102,644   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 72.9%

(Identified Cost $31,597,987)(a)

     30,471,999   
   Other assets less liabilities – 27.1%      11,314,935   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 41,786,934   
     

 

 

 

Contracts

           

Written Options – (1.8%)

  

  

Index Options – (1.8%)

  
112    EURO STOXX 50®, Call expiring December 15, 2017 at 3100(f)    $ (211,896
34    EURO STOXX 50®, Put expiring December 16, 2016 at 3100(f)      (61,624
112    EURO STOXX 50®, Put expiring December 15, 2017 at 3100(f)      (482,770
     

 

 

 
   (Premiums Received $932,030)    $ (756,290
     

 

 

 


(‡) Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. 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 an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available.

In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted 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.

Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price on the exchange on which the adviser believes that, over time, they are traded most extensively.

Option contracts on domestic indices are valued at the average of the closing bid and ask quotations as of the close of trading on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (“CBOE”).

Option contracts on foreign indices are priced at the most recent settlement price.

Options on futures contracts are valued using the current settlement price on the exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

As of September 30, 2016, option and futures contracts of the Fund were fair valued, as follows:

 

Option contracts1

   Percentage of
Net Assets
  Futures contracts2    Percentage of
Net Assets
$1,122,414    2.7%   $46,580    0.1%

 

1  Certain foreign options contracts were fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of those contracts. Amount shown represents market value of open contracts (purchased and written), at absolute value.
2  Certain foreign index futures contracts were fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of those contracts. Amount shown represents gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of open contracts, at absolute 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 that will be 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, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $31,708,544 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

  $ 133,307   

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

    (1,369,852
 

 

 

 
Net unrealized depreciation   $ (1,236,545
 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015, late- year ordinary and post-October capital loss deferrals were $1,081,274. This amount may be available to offset future realized capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by regulations.

 

(b) Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts.
(c) Treasury Inflation Protected Security (TIPS).
(d) iShares® is a registered trademark of BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. Neither BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. nor the iShares® Funds make any representations regarding the advisability of investing in the SeeyondSM Multi-Asset Allocation Fund.
(e) Non-income producing security.
(f) The Fund 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 or index 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.
(g) The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which the Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. 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 the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of September 30, 2016, the Fund had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement.
(h) Security (or a portion thereof) has been pledged as collateral for open derivative contracts.
(i) Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.

 

ETF  Exchange-Traded Fund
EUR  Euro
GBP  British Pound


Futures Contracts

The Fund may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular 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 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, 2016, open long futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
   Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
10 Year Australia Government Bond    12/15/2016      6       $ 629,192       $ 7,845   
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note    12/20/2016      13         1,704,625         2,281   
ASX SPI 200™    12/15/2016      6         625,859         4,969   
British Pound    12/19/2016      23         1,868,319         (37,950
CBOE SPX Volatility Index    10/19/2016      40         631,000         (45,230
E-mini NASDAQ 100    12/16/2016      3         292,215         8,733   
E-mini S&P 500®    12/16/2016      70         7,561,750         87,307   
Euro    12/19/2016      9         1,268,663         (2,925
Euro-BTP    12/08/2016      5         803,700         (5,561
Euro-Buxl® 30 Year Bond    12/08/2016      1         215,885         1,707   
FTSE 100 Index    12/16/2016      5         444,618         13,908   
German Euro Bund    12/08/2016      9         1,675,251         2,730   
Japanese Yen    12/19/2016      14         1,730,838         11,025   
Nikkei 225™    12/08/2016      13         1,078,675         (32,500
S&P/TSX 60 Index    12/15/2016      4         521,483         7,476   
Ultra Long U.S. Treasury Bond    12/20/2016      6         1,103,250         (11,109
           

 

 

 
Total       $ 12,706   
           

 

 

 

At September 30, 2016, open short futures contracts were as follows:

 

Financial Futures

   Expiration
Date
     Contracts      Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Canadian Dollar      12/20/2016         22       $ 1,678,270       $ (5,170
Australian Dollar      12/19/2016         33         2,524,170         (49,995
Swiss Franc      12/19/2016         6         776,250         (487
EURO STOXX 50®      12/16/2016         122         4,108,056         (27,703
           

 

 

 
Total       $ (83,355
           

 

 

 

 


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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Bonds and Notes*    $ —         $ 5,902,750       $ —         $ 5,902,750   
Exchange-Traded Funds*      2,000,181         —           —           2,000,181   
Purchased Options *      100,300         366,124         —           466,424   
Short-Term Investments      —           22,102,644         —           22,102,644   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ 2,100,481       $ 28,371,518       $ —         $ 30,471,999   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)      129,104         18,877         —           147,981   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ 2,229,585       $ 28,390,395       $ —         $ 30,619,980   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Written Options*    $       $ (756,290    $       $ (756,290
Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)      (190,927      (27,703              (218,630
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ (190,927    $ (783,993    $       $ (974,920
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

For the period ended September 30, 2016, 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 an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include futures contracts and option contracts.

The Fund seeks to gain exposure to a combination of four asset classes: equity, fixed income, currency and volatility. The Fund pursues its objective by utilizing a variety of listed and other liquid derivative instruments. The Fund’s equity exposure typically will be obtained through investments in broad, equity index listed futures, equity index options, options on futures and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund’s fixed income exposure may consist of, but is not limited to, U.S. and non-U.S. government bonds, listed bond futures, options on futures and fixed income ETFs. The Fund’s currency exposure typically will be obtained through investments in non-dollar denominated investments and futures contracts. The Fund’s exposure to volatility assets will result from both “long” and “short” positions in futures and options, such as futures contracts based on the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (the “VIX”), listed equity index options, options on futures and equity index futures. During the period ended September 30, 2016, the Fund used futures, equity index options and options on futures contracts to gain investment exposure in accordance with its objective.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Fund, as of September 30, 2016:

 

Assets

   Investments
at value1
     Unrealized
appreciation on
futures
contracts
     Total  

Exchange traded/cleared asset derivatives

        

Interest rate contracts

   $ —         $ 14,563       $ 14,563   

Foreign exchange contracts

     —           11,025         11,025   

Equity contracts

     466,424         122,393         588,817   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total asset derivatives    $ 466,424       $ 147,981       $ 614,405   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 


Liabilities

   Options
written
at value
     Unrealized
depreciation on
futures
contracts
     Total  

Exchange traded/cleared liability derivatives

        

Interest rate contracts

   $ —         $ (16,670    $ (16,670

Foreign exchange contracts

     —           (96,527      (96,527

Equity contracts

     (756,290      (105,433      (861,723
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total liability derivatives    $ (756,290    $ (218,630    $ (974,920
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1 Represents purchased options, 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.

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. With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro rata basis across all of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. The following table shows the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the Fund would incur if parties (including brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund as of September 30, 2016:

 

Maximum Amount

of Loss - Gross

   Maximum Amount
of Loss - Net
 
$147,981    $ 147,981   

Industry Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries     14.1
Exchange-Traded Funds     4.8   
Purchased Options     1.1   
Short-Term Investments     52.9   
 

 

 

 
Total Investments     72.9   

Other assets less liabilities (including open written options and futures contracts)

    27.1   
 

 

 

 
Net Assets     100.0
 

 

 

 


PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

Vaughan Nelson Value Opportunity Fund

 

Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – 96.3% of Net Assets

  

   Banks – 5.2%   
539,775    Chemical Financial Corp.    $ 23,820,271   
    1,941,800    Investors Bancorp, Inc.      23,321,018   
480,900    PacWest Bancorp      20,635,419   
     

 

 

 
        67,776,708   
     

 

 

 
   Building Products – 1.8%   
618,300    Caesarstone Ltd.(b)      23,316,093   
     

 

 

 
   Capital Markets – 2.8%   
364,525    Nasdaq, Inc.      24,620,018   
257,975    SEI Investments Co.      11,766,240   
     

 

 

 
        36,386,258   
     

 

 

 
   Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.4%   
405,175    KAR Auction Services, Inc.      17,487,353   
     

 

 

 
   Communications Equipment – 0.8%   
340,700    CommScope Holding Co., Inc.(b)      10,258,477   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Finance – 1.9%   
897,300    Synchrony Financial      25,124,400   
     

 

 

 
   Containers & Packaging – 6.7%   
243,950    Avery Dennison Corp.      18,976,871   
577,625    Crown Holdings, Inc.(b)      32,976,611   
279,000    Packaging Corp. of America      22,671,540   
253,775    WestRock Co.      12,303,012   
     

 

 

 
        86,928,034   
     

 

 

 
   Diversified Consumer Services – 5.2%   
790,725    Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(b)      31,937,383   
890,275    H&R Block, Inc.      20,609,866   
426,200    ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.(b)      14,354,416   
     

 

 

 
        66,901,665   
     

 

 

 
   Health Care Providers & Services – 9.9%   
312,650    Amsurg Corp.(b)      20,963,182   
295,825    Centene Corp.(b)      19,808,442   
433,225    Community Health Systems, Inc.(b)      4,999,417   
419,200    HCA Holdings, Inc.(b)      31,704,096   
419,200    MEDNAX, Inc.(b)      27,772,000   
684,175    Premier, Inc., Class A(b)      22,126,219   
     

 

 

 
        127,373,356   
     

 

 

 
   Health Care Technology – 2.0%   
807,125    IMS Health Holdings, Inc.(b)      25,295,297   
     

 

 

 
  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.1%

  
360,325    Aramark      13,703,160   
     

 

 

 

 


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

Household Durables – 4.4%

  
457,050    Lennar Corp., Class A    $ 19,351,497   
701,460    Newell Brands, Inc.      36,938,884   
     

 

 

 
        56,290,381   
     

 

 

 
  

Household Products – 2.0%

  
192,075    Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.      26,446,807   
     

 

 

 
  

Insurance – 8.6%

  
701,000    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.      35,659,870   
663,150    First American Financial Corp.      26,048,532   
405,175    Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)      17,349,594   
291,625    Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., Class A      31,478,002   
     

 

 

 
        110,535,998   
     

 

 

 
  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 0.4%

  
143,000    HSN, Inc.      5,691,400   
     

 

 

 
  

IT Services – 12.2%

  
103,750    Alliance Data Systems Corp.(b)      22,257,487   
190,675    Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.      12,925,858   
189,275    CACI International, Inc., Class A(b)      19,097,848   
473,875    Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.      36,502,591   
    1,382,375    First Data Corp., Class A(b)      18,192,055   
137,400    Fiserv, Inc.(b)      13,667,178   
257,975    Global Payments, Inc.      19,802,161   
560,800    Sabre Corp.      15,803,344   
     

 

 

 
        158,248,522   
     

 

 

 
  

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 2.4%

  
1,093,575    VWR Corp.(b)      31,013,787   
     

 

 

 
  

Machinery – 2.3%

  
911,675    Milacron Holdings Corp.(b)      14,550,333   
99,550    Snap-on, Inc.      15,127,618   
     

 

 

 
        29,677,951   
     

 

 

 
  

Metals & Mining – 3.0%

  
182,250    Carpenter Technology Corp.      7,519,635   
2,593,725    Constellium NV, Class A(b)      18,674,820   
175,250    Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.      12,623,257   
     

 

 

 
        38,817,712   
     

 

 

 
  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 6.2%

  
542,575    Continental Resources, Inc.(b)      28,192,197   
257,975    Gulfport Energy Corp.(b)      7,287,794   
1,306,675    QEP Resources, Inc.      25,519,362   
1,466,500    WPX Energy, Inc.(b)      19,343,135   
     

 

 

 
        80,342,488   
     

 

 

 
  

Pharmaceuticals – 3.1%

  
977,200    Catalent, Inc.(b)      25,250,848   
708,025    Endo International PLC(b)      14,266,704   
     

 

 

 
        39,517,552   
     

 

 

 

 


Shares

  

Description

   Value (†)  

Common Stocks – continued

  
  

REITs—Diversified – 2.9%

  

2,746,550    New Residential Investment Corp.    $ 37,929,855   
     

 

 

 
  

Road & Rail – 0.7%

  

217,885    Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(b)      8,750,262   
     

 

 

 
  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.2%

  

862,250    Micron Technology, Inc.(b)      15,330,805   
     

 

 

 
  

Software – 2.4%

  

248,150    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(b)      19,258,921   
504,725    RingCentral, Inc., Class A(b)      11,941,794   
     

 

 

 
        31,200,715   
     

 

 

 
  

Specialty Retail – 0.9%

  

82,725    Signet Jewelers Ltd.      6,165,494   
364,525    Tailored Brands, Inc.      5,723,043   
     

 

 

 
        11,888,537   
     

 

 

 
  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.1%

  

433,225    NCR Corp.(b)      13,945,513   
     

 

 

 
  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.8%

  

454,250    Gildan Activewear, Inc.      12,696,288   
99,550    PVH Corp.      11,000,275   
     

 

 

 
        23,696,563   
     

 

 

 
  

Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.9%

  

440,225    HD Supply Holdings, Inc.(b)      14,078,395   
71,670    Herc Holdings, Inc.(b)      2,415,279   
103,750    United Rentals, Inc.(b)      8,143,338   
     

 

 

 
        24,637,012   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $1,197,354,535)

     1,244,512,661   
     

 

 

 

Closed-End Investment Companies – 2.7%

  
2,223,600   

Ares Capital Corp.

(Identified Cost $35,065,888)

     34,465,800   
     

 

 

 

Principal

Amount

           

Short-Term Investments – 0.8%

  
$    10,510,428   

Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $10,510,454 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $9,940,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $10,722,775 including accrued interest(c)

(Identified Cost $10,510,428)

     10,510,428   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Investments – 99.8%

(Identified Cost $1,242,930,851)(a)

     1,289,488,889   
   Other assets less liabilities – 0.2%      2,958,984   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets – 100.0%    $ 1,292,447,873   
     

 

 

 


(†) Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser or subadviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. 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 an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available.

In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used.

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers.

Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted 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.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser or subadviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

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 that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $1,242,930,851 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

  $ 112,494,333   

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

    (65,936,295
 

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 46,558,038   
 

 

 

 

 

(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which the Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. 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 the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of September 30, 2016, the Fund had an investment in a repurchase agreement for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement.

 

REITs  Real Estate Investment Trusts


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, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks*    $ 1,244,512,661       $ —         $ —         $ 1,244,512,661   
Closed-End Investment Companies      34,465,800         —           —           34,465,800   
Short-Term Investments      —           10,510,428         —           10,510,428   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ 1,278,978,461       $ 10,510,428       $ —         $ 1,289,488,889   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

For the period ended September 30, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Industry Summary at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

IT Services

     12.2
Health Care Providers & Services      9.9   
Insurance      8.6   
Containers & Packaging      6.7   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      6.2   
Capital Markets      5.5   
Banks      5.2   
Diversified Consumer Services      5.2   
Household Durables      4.4   
Pharmaceuticals      3.1   
Metals & Mining      3.0   
REITs - Diversified      2.9   
Closed-End Investment Companies      2.7   
Software      2.4   
Life Sciences Tools & Services      2.4   
Machinery      2.3   
Household Products      2.0   
Health Care Technology      2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each      12.3   
Short-Term Investments      0.8   
  

 

 

 
Total Investments      99.8   
Other assets less liabilities      0.2   
  

 

 

 
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, 2016

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, 2016
By:  

/s/ Michael C. Kardok

Name:   Michael C. Kardok
Title:   Treasurer
Date:   November 21, 2016
EX-99.CERT 2 d244876dex99cert.htm SECTION 302 CERTIFICATIONS Section 302 Certifications

Exhibit (a)(1)

Natixis Funds Trust II

Exhibit to SEC Form N-Q

Section 302 Certification

I, David L. Giunta, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Natixis Funds Trust II;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the schedules of investments included in this report fairly present in all material respects the investments of the registrant as of the end of the fiscal quarter for which the report is filed;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of such disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing of this report, based on such evaluation; and

 

  d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

 


  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 21, 2016

 

/s/ David L. Giunta

David L. Giunta
President and Chief Executive Officer

 


Exhibit (a)(2)

Natixis Funds Trust II

Exhibit to SEC Form N-Q

Section 302 Certification

I, Michael C. Kardok, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Natixis Funds Trust II;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the schedules of investments included in this report fairly present in all material respects the investments of the registrant as of the end of the fiscal quarter for which the report is filed;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of such disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing of this report, based on such evaluation; and

 

  d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and


  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 21, 2016

 

/s/ Michael C. Kardok

Michael C. Kardok
Treasurer